yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Skipjacks:
No, this makes sense. I've have the same thing happen. Sometimes whatever app what used to download the file will only download the file structure information and not the file itself. So it creates a tiny file with the file name, some info on the original file, but not the meat of the file itself.

For example ES File Explorer is a great file explorer app that I love, but I can't use it to download anything because its download manager will do this every single time. I'll get a 10kb file with the correct name instead of a 10MB file with a valid apk. (Other people use ES File Explorer's download manager all the time without issue. So I'm not saying the app is bad. It's just somehow incompatible with my set up)

The lesson to be learned is that downloading files can get wonky sometimes. And different apps behave differently on different roms. So find a downloading option that works for you and use it every single time for every download.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] melqui2004:
But it have kit kat now :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] dtptampa:
When I tried to manually boot into recovery, my phone often does not do so and will reboot again and then get stuck on the Samsung boot splash screen. I'm using CWM 6.0.4.4, downloaded via ROM Manager. Is an incorrect install causing this error? Should I download and reinstall CWM or another recovery?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Skipjacks:
No, this is not normal. Something similar happened with an older version of TWRP recovery, but not exactly what you are describing.

Does it every get into recovery? Or is this every time? If it's not every time I'd guess the install is okay.

Do the blue BOOTING RECOVERY words appear in the upper left hand corner during the Samsung splash screen? If not, it's possible you are either releasing the Volume Up button too early or holding the power button down too long. But even then it should just boot like normal if you do either one of those...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] dtptampa:
I can get into recovery via Reboot to Recovery option on AOKP/CM11. However, when I turn off the phone and try the power + home + volume up it hangs on the blue BOOTING RECOVERY words. It will then shut off again. However, when I release the buttons it will boot back to the splash screen without the blue letters and just hang there. Sometimes it will boot normally, sometimes I have to pull the battery.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Skipjacks:
Okay, when the blue words appear then you need to let go of both buttons.

If you continue to hold them after the blue words appear then you'll get exactly the problem you are describing. That doesn't mean that is what's causing your problem, just that your problem will be caused by that.

If you are releasing the buttons when teh blue words appear then something else it screwy.

I'd say switch to a different recovery and see if you get different results. You don't need to stay with a new recovery, but it'll help prove or disprove that something is wrong with your current install.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] NGH97:
New Touchwiz update through Kies...

So I just updated my previously rooted Galaxy S4 to Touchwiz 4.3 through Kies. After the update, it will no longer let me turn on wifi and cellular service frequently is searching. Anyone have any ideas how to fix this? I already did a factory restore, which was no help. A friend on Sprint said he had the same issue after the update and he solved it by flashing the update manually, however I couldn't find a download for the T-Mobile version of the recent update.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Skipjacks:
Look at other threads in the q and a and general forums. There are a couple threads about the update. I know I saw the answer to this in one of them bit I cant recall which. It IS here sonewhere though

Sent from your phone. You should be more careful where you leave that thing.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] NGH97:
So I see. I found the thread ( http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2544994) and I think it'll work, but can you explain what's going on in noob terms? I have Odin and the baseband downloaded but I'm not sure how to "odin" it onto my phone. I checked and my phone does have the wrong baseband on it
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] matan129:
Unlock

Hey, i have an SGH M919. I've tried the method explained here, but no luck. I have even tried two online unlocking services (paid), but they replied that they don't have the unlock code for my IMEI.

What can I do?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Skipjacks:
Call t mobile. If the phone is paid for in full they HAVE to give it to you

Sent from your phone. You should be more careful where you leave that thing.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] roote223:
GS4 4.3 Root w/ Knox reset

Are there any root methods for the tmo s4 that doesn't set off the knox counter? Or is there any way to reset it? Would TriangleAway work to reset the knox flash counter?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] xdapowerapps:
No such thing as Triangle Away for the KNOX flag although people are working on the issue. No official word yet.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] geccekusu:
Flashing 4.3 int. update to my s4 tmh

Hello everyone. Do you think that it is ok to flash 4.3 international JB update to my T-Mobile Hungary S4 (I9505)? Can anyone please help me? If I wait official update, I guess that I have to wait two more months.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Skipjacks:
Yes.

Flash a t mobile kernel made for your device though.

Sent from your phone. You should be more careful where you leave that thing.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] geccekusu:
Thank you very much.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] 95gsrturbo:
Hi everyone, I made another thread but I think here is a better place to post a question. (TMOBILE GS4- stock)

I have not yet rooted my phone as I havent had the need or desire to. But I may in the future.

ESPECIALLY if kitkat is better than jellybean.

I have not updated to 4.3 as it was released 2 days ago for me. I do see that android services is draining my battery a bit 60% use vs 25% screen!)

So I think the phone is pinging the server.

Anyhow

Questions is should I root and go to 4.4 kitkat or hold off and just go with a stock 4.3 and look for issues.

I know there seems to be a modem and baseband lock due to KNOX.

Im sure someone will figure out the lock issue in due time ..... maybe??

Galaxy s4 on Tapatalk
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] roote223:
Is it possible to downgrade from 4.3 to 4.2?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] jcannon27:
Power issue sgh-m919

I am using VirginROM 2.5.1 (GPe android 4.4).

Anybody experiencing an issue where after turning off your phone then plugging in power to charge, that the phone powers back up?

jcannon27
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ebahena:
What is the latest modem to get HSPA+ working on 4.4 on virgin ROM I am currently on MDL.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] zgjbeta:
Google Play Edition S4

Hello! Im fairly new to the samsung community ive had a HTC One S for a while just got the S4 today. I was actually ready to buy the Nexus 4 because i am tired of the touchwiz, htc sense garbage. Ever since the G1 ive been on Android and have always used AOSP roms until the functionality of the phones started to die out (camera, battery drains, etc) due to drivers issues, source code unavailable and whatever others there may be i dont know. But i like vanilla and althought Samsung & HTC make great phones the whole software they should of let Google handle it.

Anyways my question(s) are as follows:

Is there a current port available from the Google Play Edition that is 100% Google and untouched (other than being rooted & having the need for a custom recovery if even that)? Do these ports auto update from Google & is that even possible? If yes, i assume all functionality will work minus the whole smart scroll and samsung added - software based features?

Whats the deal with 4.3? Ive been reading up on this on the s4 tmo forum section and no-one seems to know whether its Google or a TW version of it that has been baked with aosp like apps, can someone shed some light on this?

It boils down to this, I basically just wanted to know if i can have all of the Google Play Edition features including the rom & updates on my TMO version? I think it would be nice if we can have an ODIN type of flash done to this phone from the google play edition and not have worry about updates etc obviously also rooted :).

Any information is greatly appreciate thanks in advance!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] crawler9:
MDL does not refer to the download mode. MDL is the end of the latest T-Mobile baseband. M919UVUA

MDL

if I remember correctly, but I don't have my phone on me to double check that.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] stefan2305:
This is a coincidence then. MDL is indeed the name of the download mode.

I just double-checked.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ilogik:
Is there an "disable exchange pin" mod for this phone, or perhaps a rom with this built in?

**Edit Found the APK here http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=42316474&postcount=7
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Skipjacks:
You can freeze exchange with root
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ilogik:
Oops, I meant to say disable exchange pin, as it won't ask you for a pin. It's a common mod on other phones.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] k186:
lockscreen widgets

edit: Sorry should have read the series of posts directly above mine. Wow, I feel dumb.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] tas608:
Galaxy s4 beats audio not installing

okay well i got my gs4 a couple weeks back i rooted it and in the first week i installed beats audio but later i removed it for some editing but when i tried to install it again (awesome beats, beast by motion coding etc) it will say application not installed ive gone to my settings and looking at all the installed and downloaded applications and its not there... i need some help
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] jameslee2:
Is it possible to change PRL with S4 so we can raise the possiblity of using ATT towe

Is it possible to change PRL with S4 so we can raise the possiblity of using ATT tower?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] corkythetard:
The boot loop you got stuck in happened to me on my first try back in May. Did you try manually booting back to recovery(volume up, home button, then power button)? If you can get back to recovery, then do a factory wipe, re-flash cm zip and gapps zip. Might have had a bad flash. Also, did you check the md5sum of the zip files you downloaded? HTH! :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Lexx Diamond:
Thanks again for the information. Also your SIG is right on the money. I am in NYC and I am mortified about what is going on.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Biker1:
I'm glad the info was of help.

Yes, people have had their head in the sand for years, oblivious to what has been slowly but steadily creeping up on them, until low & behold.

And it's far from over.

But I digress ;)

Btw, you Need to use your vpn or wife tether will register.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] abimael08:
Considering the GooglEdition ROM isnt AOSP and still has Samsungs mess under the hood, would it be possible to kinda port or somehow incorporate the features such as MW, and gestures and such since it isnt a completely different framework or no??
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] amuront:
Hello, does anyone know if there is Chinese language interface built-in on a T-Mobile S4. Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] sgs22012:
cant get cwm or trwp to hold via odin3.04 or 3.07

running m919 had an issue with mobile odin flashing last night and lost recovery batt will not seem to hold charge nor can I get cwm or trwp to stick, trwp will load but instead of going to main screen it stay on team win splash..

thanks in advance
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] angelr429:
i have a rooted s4

everything stock

but my question is can i use aosp mms.apk (messaging app) on touchwiz?

and if i can how do i do it :S ive been trying everywhere and i just cant find it :( any help would be very appreciated
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Biker1:
I lost recovery once.

My S4 froze on splash screen.

I pulled battery, and reinserted battery.

I didn't power up, and plugged S4 into charger.

I had a large battery icon with a small white circle in the center, but it didn't fill with green so I didn't know if it was charging.

But when I removed usb from device and plugged back in, the short vibrate got stronger so I knew it was charging.

I did the above to insure I had juice in the battery before:

Placing the S4 into ODIN mode.

Using ODIN on my pc to install the original Samsung ROM.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Lexx Diamond:
I also have a Samsung Galaxy S 4 - SGH-M919. I have been here tinkering with it for over and hour and can't figure out how to get it into USB debugging mode. Would you please enlightening me as to how I can achieve that? Thanks in advance.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Biker1:
Press Build number in About device under More , 7 times ;)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Lexx Diamond:
That was awesome. As soon as I pressed it I was prompted to press it four more times as I had previously pressed it twice to no avail. Thanks again. I never would've guessed to keep pressing it. :good: You rock!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] a103:
It's a boot loader issue and won't likely be fixed :(
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] jcannon27:
bootloader

I don't see it as a big deal, just noticing. The room is awesome none the less.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mynlal:
A NOOB Question:

I have researched alot but cant find a solid answer, I just moved to Samsung S4 and I dont have the ability to do threaded group messaging. I have the stock ROM, can someone please shed any light on it.

Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] MrBaron8:
Galaxy S4 From Tmobile with kitkat

so what is the diference between the gs4 from tmobile and the google play edition?, hardware wise. how come i cant just install kitkat image from gpe directly on the m919.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] lpiratel:
My dad just got the tmobile s4 today and dam it came in bloated. I want to root his phone, and install twrp or cwm so that I can removed the bloatwares.

anyway, I read around and I just want to make sure the following steps.

if i want to root and install custom recovery:

First of, I have to dl the samsung driver? dl Odin ? us CF-SU to flash via odin. ? dl rom manager or goo manager to install custom recovery?

or 2nd method: dl samsung driver? dl Odin? dl cwm or twrp tar file and flash via odin? gain root once boot into recovery?

now the biggest question that I have. the current version of the phone is 4.2.2. if I want to flash a custom rom that is 4.3, do I need to flash the kernel or bootloader to update it to 4.3? or I can just simply flash a 4.3 version rom & gapps? If I do that any problems that I will see down the road? like I can't use data plan on my phone? I would greatly appreciate any helps and if not, please show me the thread so I can read further into it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Skee_J:
I have not found an answer to this anywhere, and I can't post on the rom's direct forum (new user), so I'll ask it here. I started using the Dandroid rom (4.4), and I lose my signal every time I turn off my screen. I tried re flashing the modem.bin from the stock MDL tar file, but it has not helped. Is there any idea on how I can fix this? Besides just getting a new rom?

Thanks!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Skipjacks:
Nothing.

And you can.

Look here.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2539361

This one should work right away. But it's a slightly modified Google Play edtion ROM. It's not pure stock out of hte box Android. However, the modifications are probably good for you and it's easier to install.

Or there is this one that is more stock Android but you'll need to flash a kernel afterwards because it's made for the international version of the S4

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2544474

After you flash that you'll need a T Mobile kernel. I think you might need a TouchWiz T mobile Kernel even though the Google Edition looks and feels like AOSP. If not you need an AOSP T Mobile Kernel. Just try them both. One wiill work. One will not.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Skipjacks:
The steps for rooting you outlines are both correct. Either will work.

As for upgrading to 4.3 you do not need the 4.3 bootloader and you don't want it. It has a way to show that you've previously rooted the device that cannot (as of yet) be reset.

Just flash 4.3 ROMs in recovery. Anything you find in the development section will work fine. But if you want Wifi Calling you HAVE to use a T Mobile specific Touch Wiz ROM. You cannot use just any Touch Wiz ROM or any AOSP ROM at all.

If you want the T Mobile Wifi CAlling on the stock 4.3 rom and don't want all the other BS that comes with it, use this guide...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2546024
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Skipjacks:
First off, the reason you can't ask a question like that in teh development thread with a low post count is because no one should ever ask a question like that in a development thread. Development threads are for development, not tech support. So ever after you get a highe rpost count, please don't ever ask a question like that in a development thread.

That being said, flashing just the modem.bin isn't a thing. That's not a thing that does anything. If you think you need to redo the modem you'll need to flash the entire modem. The MDL modem has been extracted and can be flashed via Odin.

Look here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2282342

If that doesnt' work, it may be an issue that 4.4 ROMs are still new and buggy. You may have to either wait it out or flash a working 4.3 ROM.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] dtptampa:
Okay, thanks for your help! Would installing a new recovery just be as simple as booting into CWM, flashing the zip, and then rebooting into recovery again?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Skipjacks:
If you have a flashabile .zip for the new recovery, yes. Not all of them have that available though. Like TWRP doesn't (unless someone made up a flashable zip for it)

It can also be as simple as using the Goo Manager to install TWRP or the ROM Manager app to install CWM
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] GhostSamuraiX:
GS4

Hello, GhostSamuraiX here​

Sad to say I dropped my rooted SGH-M919 :crying: an had to get a new one. The new GS4 T-Mobile gave me is on 4.3 -_-

In download mode it says the following:

Product Name SGH-M919

Current Binary: Samsung Official

System Status: Official

Knox Kernel Lock: 0x0

Know Warranty Void: 0x0

CSB-Config-LSB: 0x30------ Shouldn't this be 0x0 also??????:confused:

Write protection: Enabled

eMMC Burst Mode: Enabled

So what I want to do is get root back an install my choice of rom without tripping anything that may void my warranty. I have been searching on here and on google to solve my problem myself but i am a little confused now on how to go about this whole knox thing :silly: Do i just use the ChainFire method an root my phone again or do i follow this Universal Root de la Vega method? My Baseband version is on MK2 now so i assume i have to change that right??? I am new to XDA but very experienced in rooting, roms, etc... I just need to get pointed in the right direction an i can take it from there. Thanks in advance. :cowboy:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Skipjacks:
As of right now there is nothing you can do to avoid tripping the Knox counter which will likely void the warrenty.

There is no way, yet, to revert it back to 4.2 and root the normal ways without tripping the Knox counter.

I don't think Chainfire works with 4.3 but I'm not sure. I'd read the CHainfrie thread and see what the updates are. I'm SURE it's been discussed recently.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] GhostSamuraiX:
What about this link?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2507931 and http://www.theandroidsoul.com/universal-root-de-la-vega-script/

I could care less about voiding warranty's right now. I just want root to get rid of CIQ an Knox.

Thanks for the quick reply bro:p
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Skee_J:
Alright, sorry for being confusing on flashing the modem, I read somewhere that you could extract the modem.bin from the stock rom and just flash it with the phone button on Odin. Odin said it actually did it, but I got no result. So I will try the steps on the link you gave me. I will come back with results! Thanks!

Edit: So I successfully flashed the correct modem with Odin, but it didn't help at all. I decided to try and go back to a CM 10.2 Nightly I had on my SD card just in case, and it is working now. Looks like most KitKat roms are like this (I tried 3 different ones). Thank you for your help!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] MarkSV:
I'm on T-Mobile and my model number just changed from m919 to GT-i9505G. Can I flash both m919 and GT-i9505G ROM's now?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Misterjunky:
re: rom flashing

Yes both roms will work fine as long as you don't flash any modems.

None of the custom zip file roms here in xda include modems so your all set.

Good luck!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] lpiratel:
First off, Thank you, I forgot to include this in the first post but I don't need to flash Modem or Radio either right? My dad won't be using Wifi Calling, he is only concern with the data plan or getting 4g LTE on his phone. Still have a lot to read, in the mean time, off to root and custom recovery so that I can debloat his phone in the time being I do my research. Thanks

**edit: I guess I'm still confuse between, bootloader, modem, and radio. Wicked rom seems to be a safe rom to flash for now :D Thank you
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] nubianone:
tmobile galaxy s4 says no service after unlocking

I unlocked my tmobile galaxy s4 m919 per your instructions. I wanted to use Walmarts family mobile, which is powered by tmobile, everything was fine until a week ago. They blocked my ime# and I can't use my phone. Were they only able to do that because I was using a network that they power? Or is my phone not unlocked? I wanna exhaust all avenues before buying another phone. A phone call to tmobile will not get this phone unlocked. ..trust me.

thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] lpiratel:
From my personal experience, looks like IMEI is blocked so you won't be able to use it on Tmobile's services or any of its affiliate. might want to try out a At&T sim?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Skipjacks:
The ONLY reasons the IMEI would be blocked is if the phone was reported stolen by its original owner or was exchanged as a warrenty device.

Using it on a different network than intended would never cause the IMEI to be blocked.

And there is nothing you can do to get T Mobile to unblock it. They simple won't ever do it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] DigitalJedi:
Man I hate asking questions, but I am not sure that I'm properly interpreting what I've read in my research.

I'm a T-Mobile user. I've read that the MK2 bootloader and modem will lock your device down to only TW ROMs because the bootloader is locked. I don't want that. Has that been 100% confirmed and is there a way around it yet?

Next, I am running a GPE 4.4 ROM atm and I am missing an APN that I am used to seeing. I get fast.t-mobile.com which is LTE but I used to see epc.tmobile.com that my phone would switch to for hspa+ when the LTE signal was non-existent. Is there a build prop mod or something else I can do to get that APN back?

EDIT: I manually entered and saved the info for the epc.tmobile.com APN and it works now so I guess my only remaining question is whether the modem can be upgraded without the new MK2 bootloader. Also, is there a build.prop tweak to get my phone to show up as a M919 rather than the GPE S4? That would give me the H+ icon back once again and the Play Store would recognize my device correctly as well.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Skipjacks:
No I think you can still run custom roms with the Knox bootloader. There is now no way to hide that you've done it and restore the phone to stock with a 0 flash counter anymore.

However if you are already rooted, don't worry about it. Keep the baseband you've got and the bootloader you've got. Flash any ROM you want to. There is as of right now, no reason to update to the latest baseband and locked bootloader if you are already rooted and using custom ROMs anyway.