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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] JaimeZX:
Question from an S4 n00b:

My wife and I have both had the Galaxy S 4G (SGH-T959V). We have added a new S4 recently.

With the SGS4G, you could use Odin, but you could also just save a ZIP to the SD Card and then flash that Zip.

Now from reading here, for the S4 I need to use Odin for everything.

1) I am aware that the Odin drivers are not the same as the regular Google drivers... or at least for the SGS4G... would Odin on the computer preclude one from just being able to connect via USB to access the SD card from the computer? I think not, or I would have read a lot more about that in this thread...

2) Can I use the same Odin with the SGS4G and the S4?

3) Can I Odin the two phones from the same computer? Or will I need to use a different machine for each?

4) Right now I am completely stock. Sometimes when I have an incoming call, upon answering there is nothing I can do to the screen; it just goes black. No pressing of any button will "wake" the screen. Is this a "feature" or something? When I answer the phone and then decide I want it on speaker, it would be nice if I could push that softkey...

5) I see the eye icon in the notification bar. I think this is supposed to be for the eye-tracking scroll feature, but I have not experienced anything like auto-scrolling in any app... so I dunno. Thoughts?

Thanks much in advance!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Skipjacks:
You should be able to use 1 PC and 1 Odin version to flash both phones.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] its_Khal:
Need Some Help!!!

I earlier complained of my IMEI going Null last morning which would not let my phone register my SIM on the Network. Was battling this when i found another problem.

Was on a Costom ROM when i noticed my device would not get Signal, I reflashed Stock via Odin and when my phone boots to the Homescreen. I noticed a few lags in some apps and decided to do a factory reset... I got into the Stock (3e) Recovery to wipe data/factory reset.

It gave an error E:Cannot zeroization, resetSB for MDFPP(/dev/block/Platform/msm_sdcc. 1/by-name/userdata)!

Please, what was that? Could the IMEI blocking result to that? How can it be fixed?

Thanks.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] meatcandy89:
Soft Brick?

Hi,

I have just aquired a i9505 from a family member locked to T-MOBILE, so as with all my other phones i thought i'd quickly root it and put a rom on so that it was no longer locked.

I flashed across auto root, no problems.

I then got twrp and installed Xenon HD Rom,

All worked hunky doory, untill i rebooted phone. and now im stuck at the samsung logo with the "kernel is not seaandroid"

It flits between that and saying that i need to plug into keis.

When i can boot into recovery, TWRP has gone?? and its just stock recovery screen.

So i cant even re-flash a new ROM because I have no recovery mod loaded?

So, ive tried flashing back to I9505XXUEMK9_I9505EVREMK1_EVR - but odin errors due to the bootloader (i think this is right from the research ive done)

SO, now im downloading BTU-I9505XXUGNG8 - 20140828142516 - which im led to believe is the most uptodate stock rom? and SHOULD work with the bootloader that ive got?

Could you point me in the right direction if im wrong, as im a little bit stuck at the moment!

Ive never experienced any problems flashing previous phones, and im gutted i still cant use my new phone! grrrrg.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Skipjacks:
You can't sim unlock a phone just by rooting it and flashing a custom rom. There are other steps you need to take.

The seandroid enforcing thing means you tripped the knox counter by flashing a custom rom/kernel. You cant fix that. Its permanent. But it shouldn't have any impact on day to day use of the device.

And you are trying to flash the wrong firmware. Use the t mobile (m919) firmware, not the i9505 firmware and it will work in Odin just fine. You have to be REALLY careful when picking stock firmwares. You need the right one, not just a close to the eight one.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] meatcandy89:
Thanks for the help.

So rooting and loading a rom wont sim unlock the phone? I was under the impression it would! doh!

Just after i sent this thismorning, i flashed across a twrp recovery and managed to get it into recovery mode, and installed the Xenon HD mod again. this time it seems to have worked. The rom is on, ive rebooted and it loads up fine.

Maybe i dont need to go back to stock after all!

now just to figure out how to sim unlock it!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Frankenscript:
There are lots of unlock how-to threads. Being on stock kernel generally is required.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] meatcandy89:
is the m919 stock firmware the right one for UK T-mobile/ee?

my "baseband version" is I9505XXUFNC4
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] a103:
I would suggest you to check www.sammobile.com for the firmware.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Skipjacks:
Wait wait wait...

I saw you had a t mobile S4 and just assumed you meant t mobile usa. I didn't realize you were in the uk.

I dont know what model number t mobile uses in europe.

Go to sammobile.com to make sure you are getting the correct firmware.

However...with working twrp you can probably just flash a stock or stock based rom in recovery to get the stock kernel back that will let you sim unlock it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] its_Khal:
HELP!!!

Hello Please...

My IMEI went Null/Null and Baseband "Unknown" few days ago.

I met a Phone Repairer who can fix my IMEI with the Z3X BOX but he's complaining the Command *#9090# is not working and the phone cant connect to the Z3X Software. Anyone with idea on how to fix that?

I'm having the 4.4.4 NH7 Firmware and when the *#9090# is dialed, it gets to ServiceMode but with NOTHING displayed.

Anyone with help?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Skipjacks:
We cannot assist you with imei hacking. (What you are describing is hacking, even if you have a legit reason to do it)

The only imei help we can suggest here is to restore your efs partition backup in recovery if you made one prior to the imei being corrupted, or use Odin to flash back to full stock. The efs thing WILL work. The Odin thing is a big maybe.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] its_Khal:
I didnt ask for IMEI hacking, I knew XDA doesnt support that. ReRead my post and tell me where i mentioned needing help to Hack or Replace my IMEI.

Now let me state it clear to you...

I have seen a Local engineer who has the Z3X BOX which can be used to Fix my IMEI issue (Local Engineer, not XDA Member)

He complained my phone can not connect to the Z3X BOX because if he Dials *#9090#, it doesnt show the DIAG SETTINGS.

Now i need XDA Members to help me on how to get the DIAG SETTINGS showing (Which i dont think is illegal on XDA)

Hope this version is clear enough?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ShinySide:
Restoring and "hacking " are 2 different things. He's trying to restore/repair his original imei. Which is 100% legal. If he was trying to clone or change his imei that'd be a different story
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Skipjacks:
The way I read it before it sounded like you were using illegal methods to restore the imei because the method you described can also be used to change an imei. That is why XDA rules prohibit the discussion of it regardless of your reasons.

Even if your post is only asking how to make the dialer settings work, you have been clear that you intend to use that help to work with an imei changing method. (Changing from null to a number is the same method as changing from a blacklisted number to a doner phone number)

It doesn't matter if you have a legit reason to do it nor does it matter if you are changing the null imei to the legitimate original imei. Discussion of methods that can be used to change an imei is prohibited here.

I gave you two other very good options that may have been useful to you that are quick and easy and don't involve additional hardware. You shod always have an efs backup handy before modding your device. And half the time imei null errors are a rom error when it can't read it, but the number is still there. So an odin restore fixes the rom error and solves the problem.

A "thank you" and feedback on the results of trying those methods would probably have been in order.

But you felt like snapping at me like my suggestions weren't good enough for you, so figure it out yourself. I do not wish to assist you.

You broke your phone. That isn't XDA's problem. Be nice when asking for help and maybe XDA will try to help out.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Skipjacks:
Yup. But the methods to do both are often the same. That is why just about all discussion of imei modding is prohibited here aside from restoring the efs partition in recovery and restores in odin. Neither of those methods should work to change an imei (at least not without a lot more steps) so those are okay for discussion.

When you talk about hooking the phone up to external devices that can modify imei numbers you get into a grey area real quick.

Then the conversations morph into clearly illegal areas when other people chime in with their thoughts (usually just trying to be helpful) then the mods have to come in and spend time cleaning a thread and handing out warnings to people discussing imei changing.

So its just easier to squash amd and all talk about imei that foes beyond efs and odin restore before things get out of hand.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] jfernandezv:
Is there a way to extract from a nandroid Backup the data and obb files?. I have my boom beach game on insane 4.4.2 and I didn't use titanium backup thinking that nandroid manager can do the job but didn't work. Any Idea will be good for me Thanks.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] its_Khal:
Oh, Sorry!!! And thanks for the bla bla bla...

So if i had posted that i need help to get the Service Mode working for fixing Network or LTE, you would have helped faster?

But because i mentioned it being for Fixing IMEI, It turned illegal?

You know what, you're just ONE of thousands of XDA Members. Calculate this >1000 - 1 = >999.

Still got hope in >999 ways. Swallow your help, it'll do you more good.

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Enough of those...

What about couple of threads talking about the Z3X BOX to Unlock Devices (Which can also be used to Manipulate IMEIs)

What do have to say about that.?

Just move on!!!

For the fact that you created this Help Thread doesnt state you helped everyone who got a Solution here.

When i ask questions and you got the solution, do me a favour and swerve... ion need it!!! Someone who got more info would come to aid.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Skipjacks:
To state this a third time.....I gave you TWO very helpful pieces of advice on how you might fix this problem because st the time I wanted to assist you. Then I simply explained why further discussion of imei issues is not permitted here. Those are XDA rules, not mine.

You didn't want to try either of my suggestions and just flew off the handle yelling like a child. You will not find this community is very responsive to anyone with that attitude. Good luck in getting your problem fixed.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Skipjacks:
Yes. The nandroid backup is basically just a zip file containing all your stuff. You can unzip it or view it with a zip viewer and you will see the same file directory structure that everything was in on the phone.

You can do this on your computer or on the phone with something like es file explorer.

You have to know where the data files are. They might be in multiple locations (probably not)

Once you extract the data and save it to the same place on your new ROM it still might not work. The game MIGHT authenticate your device and think you are moving it to a new phone and not let it work. That is more and more rare....but I have seen than.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] JaimeZX:
Question: Right now I am completely stock. Sometimes when I have an incoming call, upon answering there is nothing I can do to the screen; it just goes black. No pressing of any button will "wake" the screen. Is this a "feature" or something? When I answer the phone and then decide I want it on speaker, it would be nice if I could push that softkey...

Also: I see the eye icon in the notification bar. I think this is supposed to be for the eye-tracking scroll feature, but I have not experienced anything like auto-scrolling in any app... so I dunno. Thoughts?

Thanks much in advance!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Skipjacks:
It sounds like you have a fouled proximity sensor. That would make the screen go black. Basically the sensor thinks the phone is next to your face so it turns the screen off.

The reason is because of a design flaw in the device. Its a known problem. Dust gets into the speaker grill which is right next to the proximity sensor.

Its easy to clean though. You just open up the phone and clean it out. I have a detailed guide that I cant link right now from my phone. But go look at my profile for threads started by me and you will find it. That thread aslo has instructions on how to confirm the sensor is busted.

You can also adjust the sensor with a software fix to compensate for the dust around it. Results are mixed. It all depends on how dirty the sensor is. Do a search to find that thread. I think it is in the i9505 Q&A if I recall.

Your third option is to root the phone and install the XPosed Framework. There is a module for it that completely disables the sensor.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] jfernandezv:
Thanks!!!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] CRAZEDSOB:
Sorry if this is a dumb question. I just got my M919 GS4, updated to 4.4.4, then rooted. I now have root access, but I want to put a stock rom on here, such as the Google Experience on I saw in the forums.

My question is, how do I flash a custom recovery? I know the details for the rom said they only support a certain recovery (TWRP I think it said). Does it matter that I'm on 4.4.4, as long as I have root access? Could you provide me a link?

Also will that rom work for my phone no problem? I want to get away from Touchwiz and have better battery life as well.

Thanks in advance!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] a103:
It's not a dumb question. We all are here to help each other.

Download Flashify from play store and then flash a custom recovery using Flashify application. I'm using TWRP and it's good. All the best. [emoji106]
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Skipjacks:
Abd if Flashify gives you problems you can install TRWP recovery via Odin as well.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] CRAZEDSOB:
Worked great! Thank you.

Now my next question. Would that good edition rom work good, the one last updated on 8-30-14? Or could I do cyanogenmod 10.2.1? Which would be better and more stable?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] a103:
The GPE and CM M9 are both stable. It's your preference. Try then both and sick to the one you like[emoji6]
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] febzz88:
Hi guys,

I have a Galaxy S4 T-mobile SGH-M919 and it's Android 4.4.4 right now. I also have a Moto 360 Running the latest Android Wear 4.4w.2.

I encountered a serious bug.

So when my S4 is paired to my Android Wear, and if I am in a phone call, after a few mins, the sound would suddenly disappear. The other party whom I'm talking to can still hear me but I hear nothing. Complete silence.

When the sound goes off, I can just hang up and redial and then the call would be fine for a few mins before the same issue happens again. This is annoying.

I'm not sure if anyone has ever encountered this. I tried googling this and it seems no one has experienced the same issue with the same devices (Galaxy S4 T-mo and Moto 360). I've read that some people had similar issues with other bluetooth devices and their phones (or cars) and some say that it has something to do with my phone being connected with another device (in my case, the Moto 360) via bluetooth. I think when my Bluetooth is off, there is no issue at all.

If any of you has the same devices (Galaxy S4 T-mobile and Moto 360) and preferably the same firmware versions installed in both devices, give this a try. Simply connect your phone to your smartwatch and make a phone call. Try to wait for about 5-7mins into the call and see if if you experience this issue as well.

Is there a fix or workaround for this? This is ridiculously stupid. I should be able to make calls while my phone is connected to my Moto 360 as well.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] theeagerbeaver:
gs4 t-mobile on android 4.4.4

Hello my name is Gerard my question is iam getting ready to root my gs4 t-mobile and dont know if the root for 4.4.2 will work for my phone with 4.4.4 is there another method what recovery is better cwm or twrp thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] JaimeZX:
Thanks, that's interesting. I'd be surprised if it were dirty as it's a brand new phone, but I suppose it's possible. :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] a103:
Use Chainfire SuperSu method to root. It'll work. I'm prefer TWRP over cwm.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] killaprodigy:
Stuck in a bootloop, USB Not Recognized, Can't wipe Dalvik cache, data won't mount

My phone is: Samsung Galaxy S4 SGH-M919 (T-Mobile) I have JUMP, but don't think they can cover this... My phone got detected by the USB before, now it doesn't anymore.

Recovery: ClockworkMod

Hey, so about two days ago I tried wiping my entire rom off as I wanted to give my phone back to T-Mobile to get the Note 4, but then when I tried fixing the rom, in which I booted up into recovery and did the following steps.

- Wipe Data/Factory Reset (Got an error that my data couldn't be mounted)

- Wipe Cache Partition (Worked fine)

- Wipe Dalvik Cache (The CWM screen just flashed once and nothing happened, I believe this is the thing causing all the boot errors)

And then I tried installing a new ROM, from this topic located here

I made sure it was compatible with my device, then it installed flawlessly, but yet still stuck on a boot loop, I repeated this procedure 5 - 8 times, same result.

After that failed I went ahead and went to the more advanced things and did format /boot, /system/, /cache, /preload, /data (Didn't work as it said data couldn't mount)

Now I believed that I can fix this via Odin but doing a regular stock install... but my USB is not recognized, I have tried 4 different windows computers and two Macs, diff USB ports, nothing got recognized, I installed the correct drivers, removed Kies 3 then put it back to see if that would help, but didn't. I have tried different USB cables, same result, and I was in download mode as well.

Any idea's? I need to have a working phone by tomorrow as I'm going to be away from home for a while, and I really need this fixed ASAP, any input will help and would be greatly appreciated, thank you so much!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] a103:
Are you using the USB cable that came with the phone? Also try TWRP to flash the ROM.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] killaprodigy:
The USB which came with my phone broke, so I'm using multiple 3rd party ones... And is it possible to flash TWRP with CWM?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Skipjacks:
Yes its very possible.

You will need to search around the TWRP thread but somewhere in there (last month or so) there are flashable TWRP zips.

Just down load one and flash it in cwm recovery like any other zip file you flash. Cwm will remain there until you reboot to recovery again, at which time you will find you have trwp.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] a103:
It's possible that the phone isn't detected because you're using third party USB. I've seen people complaining about it in various threads and the problem was fine once they used the original Samsung USB.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] helpmeroot1022:
SuperSU stuck in a loop? help please.

I have just finished rooting my device- a T-mobile Samsung Galaxy S4. I used Odin and followed the steps provided to root the variant of my phone but whenever I open SuperSU the apps and logs sections are constantly stuck in loading. No matter what I do- reboot or removing the battery- it is stuck in a loop. I don't have any ROM flashed to my device and nor is it debloated. It's still as it was before I rooted it. The Android version is 4.3; I just want to unroot my device and reclaim warranty so I can update and remove the "not registered on network" error when I attempt to use my device without wifi. Please help, thanks.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] a103:
Flash the 4.3 tar from this thread.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2816508

Since you are on 4.3 I suspect that you've Knox boot loader; if that's the case you can not reset the Knox flag.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] helpmeroot1022:
Thanks for the reply. I'm assuming that it's just better to stay with the root at this point. While we're on the subject can you help guide me through patching my device to the latest software so I can use my S4 on the cellular network?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Dirtylarry11:
I have a tmobile s4...i just updated to 4.4.4 since the last push update..it now takes FOREVER to charge...anyone else have this problem or a fix??? Im using the stock cable and plug..didnt start til after update..i rooted it and installed Hybrid rom...but same issue...Thank you!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ShinySide:
Look in my hispasian thread, last page, I just posted a kernel with fast charge enabled
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mamdroid:
http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-tmobile/help/nb4-to-nh7-firmware-upgrade-via-odin-t2880284

Here is a link to the newest T-Mobile firmware. you will need to odin twice for bootloader to stick.

Uncheck auto reboot in Odin first. Then odin firmware in when done do not reboot!!! Instead Pull the battery out. Now power your device back on in download mode. Odin the firmware a second time it is ok to let odin reboot your device this time. Thats it you are on the last firmware for the T-Mobile S4. You will now have reroot and install custom recovery again though. When you odin firmware it take you back to stock which stock is very boring lol!!! Everything you will need is in that link. Hope it helps and Happy flashing to ya!!!!

To answer first question, staying with a root device is up to you if it is better for you or not. I happen to think root is better than stock:cowboy:

once your back up and running with a rooted device here are two great roms to choose from

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-tmobile/development/rom-4-4-4-nh7-insane-kit-kat-v1-9-14-14-t2876946

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-tmobile/development/rom-hispasianblackoutv0-1-t2879397

and then some themeing and apps and stuff lol in link below

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-tmobile/themes-apps/theme-sickness-modz-4-4-4-v1-9-27-14-t2889438

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Hey buddy how would i install a twrp img file?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ShinySide:
Android terminal emulator

su

dd if=/sdcard/recoveryfilename.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p21

Or put it in a zip file that extracts to mmcblk0p21
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] dhangejr:
signal

I have factory reset. Talked to tmobile had them resend tower infor....

spent hours on this stupid phone.

I just bought it yesterday.

Already putting off some proofreading for history class.

Any way....I have no signal.

The IMED is clean.

It had signal when I put the sim in when purchased. Then I quickly lost it.

The only place I regained signal was the tmobile store...

my unlocked iphone 4s gets signal everywher and this legit tmo s4 gets signal no where?

I don't think so!

( live in city of millions of people AKA STROGN SIGNAL!)

Is there a kernal for signal on 4.4.4 or base band? something I am not finding?

I am damn annoyed with this phone so I post here.

Thanks!

D