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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] gmolds:
Best option for test driving roms...???

Hi.

I've got the TMO S4 and it's running ShinySide's 4.4.4 rooted stock firmware that's CarrierIQ-less, knoxless, deoexed, etc... It's running fine and I've restored my 15,000+ SMS/texts and all of my apps are up and running. This was after the better part of a week of research and trial and error and upgrading to 5.1 only to downgrade to stock 4.4 to put that back on... so I'm pretty clear on the basics with this phone. I'm running the latest (as of today) TWRP.

What I'm wondering is what the bext method would be for trying out more customized ROMs. I know that most of them are no longer updated and my need for WiFi calling really limits what I'd even try, but I still want less bloat and more speed/battery life if possible. I'm also hoping something with WiFi Calling that's >= 5 appears in my search results.

What I don't want to do, is re-import 15000+ SMS messages every time I try a new ROM for a week. Most ROMs say to full wipe so I guess I need a method that allows me to backup my current rom in full to SD and then do the wipe + ROM dance for a trial and then I would only lose texts during the test drive.

What is my best option? TWRP backups either are taking an infinite amount of time... or hanging up... not sure which.

Thanks for any pointers,

gmO
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] a103:
You can use Titanium Back up or similar app back up apps. That way you can back up your existing apps with data, flash new ROM with full wipe and restore your apps again.

The downside is if you encounter any issues on new ROM no one will be able to help you unless you do a full wipe without restoring apps which includes call history and SMS.

Keep in mind that you'll definitely encounter issues (force closures, apps keeping your device awake, battery drain etc) moving back and forth between AOSP and TW ROMs especially if you keep restoring data between then.

Hope this helps.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] gmolds:
Yeah... I'm not so worried about sharing from SS's ROM I'm running and the trial apps as I am about getting easily right back to what I have setup now if a ROM doesn't work out. The main app I'm interested in is the SMS messages through. All other apps can wait until I decide on a ROM for a daily driver. So are you saying I can use Titanium to backup my SMS now, install a test rom, restore it so my SMS's append... and then if I want to go back to my "safe ROM" I just back them up from the test ROM and restore them once I'm back?

Wait... that's no better than SMS backup though... it must be just as time consuming. So maybe I'm asking the wrong question... I want a method to get back to point A if a rom test doesn't workout. I'm willing to lose the new SMS messages that have come in but I don't want to setup my 15 other apps every time I go back to point A.

Does that make sense?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] a103:
Make a nandroid back up at point A. Flash another ROM, if you want to go back to point A again, restore the back up you created. That way you'll have all the SMS at point A + the apps with data.

What's a nandroid back up -> You will find tonnes of videos explaining that. Use twrp as custom recovery.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] pr1nc3ssbytchfac3:
You can backup ur sms with your Samsung acct and restore after u flash a rom.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] gmolds:
My goal is less accounts and less information sharing. I'll give the nandroid via twrp another shot and see if it hangs up again.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ororomstorm:
GPS Oddness

So I have weird issues with my GPS.

Disclosure: I'm on Pac-Rom. I was on Insane before that, Infamous before that, and I have no recollection of ones before that.

I also occasionally use a GPS Location Setter, like FakeGPS Pro.

My GPS will work just fine and connect some days, and not others. Sometimes, it'll connect just fine after I disable the Fake Location, and other times it won't. Disabling mock locations doesn't seem to do a thing either. Sometimes it won't connect after it was connected just fine all day the previous day. -- The issue seems to happen without rhyme or reason.

So I've tried GPS cleaner apps like GPS Locker and GPS Data+ -- these let me clear AGPS Data and download new data, and they don't seem to help.

Can anyone explain to me how exactly the Fake Location apps set the fake location-- I assume with mock locations. Is it a temporary or cached file that the GPS picks up, and how could that relate to a GPS cleaner?

Is it possible that I have a weird GPS radio installed?

Alternatively, it could just be a hardware issue...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] serendipityguy:
Are there any TW 4.4.4 roms being developed or maintained?

Are there any TW 4.4.4 roms being developed or maintained?

My present rom iB4STiD MDv1.3 UVUFNK2 is starting to become buggi and random crashes.

Can anyone one recommend a decent TW4.4.4 rom, thanks a bunch .
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ShinySide:
S4 TouchWiz development is pretty much dead. Just like the s5
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] serendipityguy:
With that said, which smartphone would you recommend such that I could position myself enough life to sample some great roms that are being developed before the smartphone itself becomes dead.

Kinda like a shame that these smartphone are dropping every pre holiday season so that the smartphone manufactures are pushing out these puppies on a scheduled time release.

The S4 smartphone still performs well with great usability, however the custom roms from time to time do tend to bugger up.

Such a shame that there are no Kernels being developed as well . . . (correct me if I am wrong)...

Once again, thanks for taking the time to read this reply ... :good:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ezman10:
MMS not downloading on Resurrection Lollipop v5.4.5

I just flashed Resurrection Remix v5.4.5 on my T-Mobile Galaxy S4. I have not been able to receive or send MMS in the default messenger app or hangouts. Does anyone have any advice on how to fix this issue?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] TJSteveMX:
Why did you flashed such outdated rom?

5.5.9 it's already out with that and other things fixed.

Check on main thread
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ezman10:
Sorry, I have the most up to date resurrection Rom 5.5.9
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] TJSteveMX:
You shouldn't have those issues... Dos you reported on main tread to see if others are having same issue?

I will check with my phone when I get home
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] reilus:
How can I restore Google Play Services???

How can I put Google Play Services back on my phone? I'm not sure why it's gone and I can't restore it with Titanium Backup and I can't install it via APK.

Does anyone have any idea why this is happening?

I'm on CM12, my ROM version is 5.1.1
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] a103:
Flash compatible gaaps and you'll have the Google Play Services back.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] adrhodes:
help

I'm running a and. 4.4.4 insane rom on my s4 tmobile

baseband m919uvufnh7 model sgh m919

I would like to know how I am able to go to the lastest firmware and flash the newest roms.

I ask because I don't really want to screw up my device so help is much appreciated.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] itrustno1:
Sorry its waaaay late. i ended up just flashing the orig rom and returned it as undoable by me.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] reilus:
I need help; I tried to flash my modem using this thread: http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-tmobile/general/foh3-modem-bin-mdl-bootloader-t3191094

My phone says I'm on the MDL bootloader. I got the Odin version called for in this thread 3.04 and I did what it said and the flash failed. I tried to reboot my phone as instructed when the flash failed and now it's telling me there is a firmware problem and I need to use kies. The guy in that thread told me to get the firmware from the dev section. I don't know where the dev section is. I don't know how to flash the firmware.

I want my phone to be rooted, on the latest modem, and preferably I want my old rom backup restored. How can I do this?

Please help.

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I can't even use Odin now. Everytime I try to boot my phone it tells me to do recovery in Kies. What the hell is going on with this piece of **** phone?

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It won't connect to Kies either. It just spins in a circle....

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Can someone please help me? My phone is totally bricked. I can't figure out how the hell to fix this.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] a103:
Here you go, please read and follow the instructions carefully. You can find multiple videos on YouTube with step be step instructions. Make sure that you've everything you need before you start.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2258628
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] reilus:
What do I do now? It's still saying "Failed"....

<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/003> sbl1.mbn

<ID:0/003> sbl2.mbn

<ID:0/003> sbl3.mbn

<ID:0/003> rpm.mbn

<ID:0/003> tz.mbn

<ID:0/003> boot.img

<ID:0/003> recovery.img

<ID:0/003> system.img.ext4

<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

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OH THANK THE GODS! I ran it again for reasons that aren't clear to me; I just figured my luck would pan out and WOW it did! I ended up flashing the latest firmware that you offered in another thread; thank you so much!

Now I guess I'll try CF ROOT? =)

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Okay, my phone will not boot past the T-Mobile 4G LTE screen. It just hangs.. What can I do now?

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Alright, so I went into the crappy new recovery -- I miss my old one -- and did a factory reset and that seems to have fixed the boot issue.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Frankenscript:
Do a double flash in odin:... Flash latest... Don't let it auto reboot. Pull battery. Put in battery and go straight back to download mode. Flash again. Then reboot normally. Give it plenty of time. Mine took 15 minutes first boot.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] a103:
Looks like you are all set. Enjoy your new phone [emoji6]
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] reilus:
Ah, thanx guys; I finally was able to flash this thing and get past the boot issue. Then I had to keep clicking start to root it, over and over again. After many fails, I got root! Now I'm going to see if I can do recovery, etc. =)

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So far so good, but I noticed a couple things I don't understand:

1. SuperSu asks to disable KNOX, which I heard sucks so I went ahead and did it but it didn't tell me if it was able to finish this or not. How can I verify?

2. When I boot into recovery now, instead of the blue, I get a blue message, a red message, and a yellow message. What does this mean? Can I get rid of those messages and just have it like it was before?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] a103:
1. If you've selected yes then don't bother about it.

2. No you can't remove those messages. They're harmless [emoji12] . even I see them on my phone every time I restart my phone.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] reilus:
I'm limited to 8 thanks per day or I would have hit the button. =) Thanx
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] a103:
Doesn't matter mate, I'm glad it worked out for you. Happy to help [emoji2]
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] wkpaul2000:
How do I root my unlocked galaxy s4 sch-i545
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] a103:
This thread is for M919. Check in appropriate thread or Google it, you'll find something that works.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] rlichtefeld:
Here is a link to the Verizon S4 Forum, that is for the SCH-i545:

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-verizon

There are threads there that will help you rooting that version.

Rob
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] wkpaul2000:
Will this work on lollipop 5.0.1 and baseband i545vrugof1
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] lalec:
You're going to have to go read the other threads to find your answer. Verizon phones have locked bootloaders which require methods that are different than this version of the phone.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] gd2246:
I want to flash this rom: [ROM] Albe95 S6 FULL PORT 4.7 [S6/Edge FEATURE PORT] (UPDT 02/12/15) to an m919 currently running the latest stock 4.4.4. Throughout that thread are people reporting connectivity issues when using the tmobile variant, but only a few days ago in that thread post #'s 8632 & 8634 say there is a fix for it. So my question is, does that replace step 2 in the installation instructions of the OP (Update your Modem & Bootloader) or is it in addition to it?

If it's in addition then I must have done something wrong because Odin failed to flash modem.bin when I got to that part, which I'm thinking was a good thing because I suspect it was for the international variant. No harm done to the phone, it is currently rooted with TWRP installed & a backup made (also saved on my computer) but that's as far as I got.

Thanks in advance to all of you that take the time to respond in this thread, means a lot to newbies like me!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] a103:
You can flash the ROM. There's no issue there but I can't say for sure about the fixes you mentioned in the 2 posts. That's something you'll need to research.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] gd2246:
Ok, thank you for the reply. I will check into it some more in the m919 fix thread.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] illistration:
When I power on my phone, as normal it goes on the Galaxy S4 logo, but after around 2 seconds of it, the phone just powers off.

The phone is detected by odin, and when it resets after flashing a rom, it restarts normally, but powers off quickly, and thats it.

Please help, I was flashing a custom rom by ALBE95 (s6 4.7 port), but it did the same problem, so I wanted to reflash the normal rom, and the problem just happened again.

I can also go into download mode, but I can't go to recovery
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] a103:
I'm sure you must've checked it before but double check if you've enough charge in battery. Discharged battery gives such behavior.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] gd2246:
I want to flash this rom which is 5.1 LP & it says to make sure I'm using the latest modem & recovery for my variant before installation. I've searched through the forum and as far as I can tell this is the latest for the m919 but it is 4.4.4 KK which from what I've read will not work with LP. Can you please tell me which modem & recovery for the m919 I should be using that will work with LP?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] a103:
Go ahead and flash the ROM, you should be fine. I'm also in SGH-M 919 with KK boot loader and modem & have used that ROM without any issue.

Don't flash any other modern in your device unless it's meant for that variant.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Sim02:
Haven't updated my phone in a while and not sure if I need to update bootloader/baseband or anything else before flashing recent ROMS. Believe I was using what is listed below to avoid KNOX voiding, but at this point I'm assuming that really doesn't matter anymore, unless it causes any issues with rooting/ROM installs.

Bootloader: M919UVUAMDL

Baseband: M9191UVUFNK2

PDA/CSC: I9505GUEUDNL3

Model: Currently GT-I9505G, but it is a M919 originally

Would like to flash this I9505 6.0 ROM which lists M919 as being supported but as Search appears to be down for me (everyone else?) can't check if there are any issues with modem/bootloader and what not.

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4/i9505-orig-develop/jdcteam-android-source-project-mra58v-t3251663

Thanks for any help. :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] aashishtheaasik:
Weird boot loop - Black Screen of Death

In my T-Mobile Galaxy S4, I am getting weird loot loop. When I power on the device, It shows Samsung logo, and then go black. When I connect to charger, It shows "charging" for one second and go black. When I try boot into recovery menu, it shows it for a split second and go black. The Only place where I can see the display is "downloading" mode. I managed to put in downloading mode and flash stock ROM twice using Odin, and it was completed successfully, but then when I try boot device, it shows Samsung logo and go black, the whole cycle repeats.

I couldn't understand what is the problem at all. The Display looks fine in "Odin" downloading mode, and since I reflashed firmware, I am going nuts trying to understand.

Please help.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] a103:
Do a factory reset in stock recovery mode and then reboot the device. It should reboot.

Please make sure you are on stock firmware before you do a factory reset.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] aashishtheaasik:
I cannot even get into stock recovery. When I try to go in recovery mode, It says something like "booting in recovery" for a split second, and then the whole screen goes black. Only mode I can put phone is "downloading" mode, and no matter how many time I flash stock firmware, I won't fix it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] gd2246:
Did you use the latest OK3 firmware for the m919?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] aashishtheaasik:
I found M919UVUFNH7 as newest, so thats what I used. Lemme this one update.

Update: After flashing M919UVUFNH7 for few more time, it seems to be working. Thanks though.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] preacherjoe123:
Does anyone know why the jfltexx version of cm13 won't work with jfltetmo? Since they are both Qualcomm based they should work on each device. Yet when I tried to flash on my device (using TWRP v2.8.6.0) I get an error basically telling me this is a rom for jfletexx (i950) this device is jfltetmo (m919) Thanks to anyone who can help. Also if you know of a marshmallow rom for m919 that supports wifi calling let me know.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Yborcityfl:
I have a T-Mobile SGH-M919 that I had Towelrooted last year, currently Android 4.4.2 I am SuperNoob, but updates for the OS have come up on the phone but it won't let me install. I have searched on xda for the file to download to update my phone but the link appears to go to the wrong place. Can someone help me with the file I will need to update my S4 along with any instructions. It will be my 1st time installing a OS. Thank you
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mswal2846:
Read through this thread: http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-tmobile/development/odin-firmware-kernel-modem-recovery-tw-t3276231

It will help explain what you'll need to do.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] a103:
You'll need to have jfltexx recovery on jfltemo to flash any jfltexx ROM including CM 13.

There are no Lollipop based ROM with WiFi calling support for T-Mobile Galaxy s4, so let alone MM.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] preacherjoe123:
Android 6.0 comes with wifi calling support that's how cm13 supports it. I was wondering if any rom had the settings available.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] linuxfirebird:
T-Mobile SGH-M919 Calling voice issue

Respected xda members,

Detail about Issue =

I got T-Mobile sgh-m919 phone unlocked condition from US to INDIA. I put my indian sim in phone and got network and all.

When I call to any numbers, Voice from speaker not getting and also in speaker phone mode too. Also other end user cannot get my voice too. I tested with code and checked both speakers and mic is working.

I googled it for this issue and i got that Wipe Cache partition will fix issue. I did that and surprise its working in both speaker and mic also working. But Now when i turn off phone and start or turn off phone and remove battery and put again to power on. Issue is rise again.

I tried to install I9505 firmware on SGH-M919 but failed to install. As i am not good in custom rom installing may be.

Now at last i am writing here because you guys are awesome and i am sure you have some solution in it.

Your suggestions, help would be really appreciated.

Thanks a lot guys and sorry for bad english.... :(
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] a103:
You can't flash I9505 firmware on Sgh-M919.

Try flashing latest OK3 firmware and see if it resolves the issue.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] linuxfirebird:
Thanks for response... I googled OK3 firmware but didn't find any proper download.

Can you please give a xda forum link or any links related to OK3 firmware?

I founded on Sam Mobile. Is this correct firmware?

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/62425/M919UVUFOK3_M919TMBFOK3_TMB/

Your help would really appreciated.

Again Thanks..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] gd2246:
This is the latest official OK3 firmware for the m919:

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-tmobile/development/odin-firmware-kernel-modem-recovery-tw-t3276231
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] linuxfirebird:
Big Big Thanks a lot for quick reply..

I will download and give updates..

Regards..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mswal2846:
I updated to OK3 a few weeks ago (via ODIN) and it applied just fine. Realize, though, that you will need to re-root (if you want to be rooted) and reinstall TWRP (if you want to do custom ROMS, etc.).
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] linuxfirebird:
Dear..

I installed OK3 firmware via Odin.

First time it failed and ask for PIT file etc. But with XDA helps, I successfully installed OK3 and now its up and running.

But Issue is still same. No AUDIO and MIC works while calling. :(:(:(:(

I boot in recovery and WIPE cache partition and reboot. Now its working Audio and mic etc. But later when I reboot , Its again off Audio and Mic while calling.. :( :( :(

Please help.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] HamburgerxDDD:
Hello, may i ask what is the latest modem variant for sgh m919?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mswal2846:
OK3 is the latest.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] linuxfirebird:
Dear,

Please reply... is there any other firmware / modem need to try for this issue?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] juan_carlos__007:
What is the best website for buying low cost screen/displays for the samsung s4 within the U.S.? I've used ebay several times but the lowest cost for complete display replacement is $75 not that cheap if compared to getting a used good condition s4.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] preacherjoe123:
Try going to newegg or Amazon. Newegg is most likely cheaper but you'll have to wait longer.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] juan_carlos__007:
Thanks I'll check it out.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] onelif2live85:
I don't know why I cannot start a new thread....

I just rooted my T-Mobile s4 with 4.4.4 and I'm trying to get multiwindow to work and wants me to install xposed and frame work.

Tells me Android sdk 19 is not supported and the install button is greyed out
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Scarface47:
Hi all,

Is it possible to install stock LL ROM of S4 GT-i9500 into S4 T-Mobile?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] a103:
No you can't. You can use the custom LL GT-I9505 ROMs
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Scarface47:
Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ronaldalexander067:
Please help

My T-Mobile Galaxy S4 is stuck on the Samsung boot I have TWRP recovery but everything has been deleted is there any way to fix this without a computer
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] erroukheireddine:
Problem wiffi et reseau

Envoyé de mon LG-D100 en utilisant Tapatalk
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ronaldalexander067:
right but it doesn't go past the Samsung boot screen unless I go into TWRP recovery and everything's been erased so what do I do from there
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Scarface47:
Hi,

Recently flashed GT-i9505 based ROM on my S4 M919. Now mobile not reading sim card.

Question is, can I solve this problem by flashing modem?

My knowledge about flashing modem is zero.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] lalec:
This is only an educated guess but I would think that if the ROM you flashed did not contain an appropriate modem is definitely worth trying. Flashing a modem is not any harder than flashing a ROM but as always its a good idea to have a complete backup and recovery files available before you start.