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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ShinySide:
Reflash firmware or you just hit the no cid info problem just as the posts above your first post
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] dosek15:
can downgrade 4.4.4 to 4.4.2?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ShinySide:
No
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] dosek15:
now my m919 no have sound :crying:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ShinySide:
Power off phone, reboot to download mode, uncheck auto reboot, load firmware, flash, pull battery, download mode, reflash, and win
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] dosek15:
the problem continues

when I press the screen normal sound is heard but no songs
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] HamburgerxDDD:
Hello I'm trying to root my phone. But I have a problem when going to download mode, when I get into Odin mode,

4.4.2 / SGH-M919

It also says

eMC burst mode enabled

Write protection enabled

My phone freezes.

Any suggestions?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Skipjacks:
I think its supposed to say that. So if your phone is freezing at that point its unrelated to those lines.

Anything else look out of whack?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] navcty850:
I guess i was trying to enter the bootloader?

I tried to enter the boot loader on my GS4 and it gave me an option to download a custom OS or cancel and restart.I chose download a custom OS. so i am now at a screen that says downloading... do not turn off target!! So can somone tell me what this phone is doing?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] malybru:
Hi,

You are in download mode.

This is for installation via ODIN

:)

EDIT:

Didn't I just see you in the Sensation Help Thread?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] phrotac:
The first thing I suggest is to boot into Recovery and wipe your cache and Dalvic cache. Don't wipe anything else, and please let me know if that cures the problem or not :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] seaninc:
That was my first action after I found out the wifi wasn't working. Thanks for the advice though.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Biker1:
When you ODINd the Samsung Stock Firmware, did you Wipe;

System

Data

Cache

Dalvik cache

?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] richardlibeau:
Flash this MDL tar for modem/radio using odin https://www.dropbox.com/s/xn88x3906guomfw/Modem_UVUAMDL.tar.md5
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] seaninc:
Yep! No Davlik cache as it's on stock recovery now. Gonna give the radio/modem files a shot.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] beriously:
how to go back to stock firmware :(

So I downloaded Rom Manager and I just decided to download the cyanogen mod nightlies, I didn't know what I was doing I was just hoping something cool would happen. anyways I now have this glitchy new theme and I absolutely hate it. I want to go back to the stock theme but keep the root, is this possible? How would I do this?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] epsix:
How can I backup my IMEI #? On SG4?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] malybru:
Hi,

THIS worked for me.

:)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] epsix:
Thank you, works grest. :D
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Blue_Churo:
Hello,

I'm having issues turning the screen off after flashing a kernel and rom.

Rom: Wicked v4:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2265998

Kernel:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2273437

I can hold the power button down to bring up the "power off" menu, however...the thing just won't turn the screen off!

Any help?

Edit 1: This app locks it, however the screen still doesn't turn off:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.katecca.screenofflock&hl=en

Edit 2: Reflashed the rom after going to stock, appears to be working now! I think it's because I clicked "yes" to the "samsung update" popup..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tonypker14:
ok so i just fixed my galaxy s4 from a soft brick. Firstly it's not rooted and im trying to update the software but i can't it says your device has been modified but it's not rooted also wifi doesn't work and i keep getting this thing in my notifications that says i need to restart so i do but it still stays there. Someone plesae help me

screenshots

http://tinypic.com/r/15fhkyh/5

http://tinypic.com/r/2q39mqq/5
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] jpjipperwong:
Emoji Keyboard

Ok so the GS 4 doesn't have and Emoji keyboard (like the one on the nexus 4 running stock android 4.2.2) I was wondering if there an apk file that i can just install to make it easier because i don't have a rooted phone and I'm not really for rooting. I am looking for maybe the apk of the nexus 4 because i like that one and I've used it before. If not are there any alternative keyboards like the nexus 4 keyboard. i want to use the emoji on everything that uses keyboard i don't want any messaging apps like Handcent and stuff like that. I'm looking for something exatly like or similar to the Nexus 4 stock emoji keyboard iWnn IME:fingers-crossed
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Soldier 2.0:
OMG, the zero lemon extended battery is just amazing! 14 hours screen on time and it is still going!

Sent from my SGH-M919 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Skipjacks:
There are like a thousand keyboards on the Play store. Im sure one of them is perfect for you
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] epsix:
Question is S4 qualcom chip quadcore s 600 soc is A8 or A9?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] r3xx3r:
idk what ws is, but this problem seems to happen randomly even on stock rom, rooted. how long should the phone stay at the initial boot screen?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Toleraen:
Do you mean Cortex? Because it's neither, it's based from Krait.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Chronos3k:
Infamous_S4_v3.0.1 boot loop

I have flashed this rom three times with no luck. I have wiped the data, system, divk cache and the cache but no luck. I have looked for the answer for hours with not luck. So I am asking if anyone knows how to fix this problem. It boots to the Samsung logo and after approximately 2 minutes it reboots and the same thing over and over again. Oh and the black screen glitches before it reboots maybe that'll help in some way idk. Sorry I am a noob.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ShinySide:
That's normal and your phone isn't frozen, it's supposed to do "nothing " in download mode
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Corwinder:
It's not actually frozen but you can't really do much with it at this point except maybe hold the power button long enough. At this point the phone doesn't expect you to push any buttons it just expects to hooked up to usb and have something flashed.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] kevans5885:
screen rotation not working after update

Hey guys,

I am a long time follower of the site, best site for droid users hands down. I usually never post help questions here but I've been stuck for about 2 days trying to fix a problem. I've upgraded my gs4 sgh-m919 to 4.4.4 nh7. Rooted afterward. Deleted some bloatware and now I've lost my screen rotationv and other air gestures. All searching I've done on this site says it's a file in samsung hub called "ling..." I forget the exact spelling of the filename. Anyway I placed it in system/lib with rw-r-r permissions like the threads say, no luck. Wondering are there any other methods of restoring my screen rotation? Sucks not having it. Any help would be much appreciated.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Skipjacks:
If you somehow deleted the APK's that run those features you probably took out the associated libs as well. That means you can't just copy the APK file to the system partition and have it work. They generally need to be compiled with the rom.

If all else fails to restore those features you can always use odin to return to full stock, which will fix those issues (as long that the hardware that controls them isn't damaged). You can then reroot it and restore all your app data and such (make a back up of all app data with Titanium or an backup app like it first)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] kevans5885:
I was hoping there was a way without wiping clean and starting fresh. Oh well now I know. Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] HamburgerxDDD:
What I meant with frozen is my computer can't even detect it (Odin)

Anyway, I have tried using towelroot and looks like I'm already rooted.

Is that the final step to get themes etc?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] BricklayerBill:
Crossing my "t's" and dotting my lower-case "j's."

Just so we're 100% sure here, I'm going to be as clear as possible:

1) I have a T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S4 SGH-M919 running Android 4.4.2, baseband version M919UVUFNB4

2) In the case of a warranty claim, Knox 0x1 may or may not mean much, but assume your warranty to be void.

3) If I don't care about the warranty, I don't care about Knox.

4) Assuming the above to be true, is it as easy as updating PC drivers, putting my phone into download mode, hooking up Odin and installing a ROM?

I repeat: I don't care about my warranty. Ain't nothin' gonna happen *knock on wood* and I need root on my phone more than I need that security blanket.

Am I clear to go in and just have a party on this phone if I so desire?

Please and thank you for any replies! :cyclops:

I ask this because, honestly, there seems to be so much conflicting information on what is working and what isn't, and I'd rather not resort to any even remotely exotic methods of obtaining control over my phone if the only difference is the warranty.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Skipjacks:
All of that looks right
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] lalec:
All of that is correct with some additional thoughts:

1) the most reliable method for rooting the T-Mobile variant is Chainfire's CF-Auto-Root.

2) Odin is used primarily for installing a complete stock ROM image and for updating radio firmware separately, etc. If you want to install a custom ROM those are installed while in recovery so you will need to choose a custom recovery (I use Philz Touch but he recently stopped support so one day soon there could be some newer ROMs that his recovery does not work on; other choices are CWM and TWRP). Just be aware that after you choose a custom recovery the nandroid backup formats made from them are not always directly compatible with other types of recoveries - it takes some effort to restore a nandroid backup that was made with CWM on a phone now using TWRP and vice versa - it can be done but could easily take hours).

3) learn to make a Nandroid backup (i.e., something you do from within recovery) and make one prior to installing any new ROM. For additional "insurance" also use an independent backup app such as Titanium Backup (Pro version is well worth the money since it lets you batch restore all of your missing apps and data immediately after installing a new ROM). Titanium Backup also lets you make a flashable zip file that you can install from within recovery right after you install a new ROM so you don't even have to go download it from the play store to get started).

4) Make sure your USB drivers are fully and correctly installed. You definitely do not want to find out that your drivers aren't working after you've wiped your phone. Easiest way to install USB drivers on the T-Mobile S4 is to install Samsung Kies software because it does it for you. Then, reboot your phone into download/bootloader mode and confirm your PC recognizes it on your USB port (don't install anything yet, just test it). Hopefully you won't have any trouble with drivers at all but if you've ever tinkered with other brands of phones (e.g., Motorola, LG) you may have other drivers already installed and conflicts are possible.

5) download rescue files ahead of time (e.g., stock ROM, stock kernel) in case you need them. And verify the MD5 checksum on all downloads. Corrupted downloads occur more often than you might think.

6) learn how to do a full wipe prior to installing a different ROM. Exact steps vary depending on which recovery you are using but the steps will involve formatting system, cache, data and dalvik cache partitions from within recovery. You do not need to wipe or format your internal or external SD card unless you've used a tool that installs or moves apps to SD.

7) read all instructions carefully (although from the way you worded your question, I don't expect this will be a problem for you).

Good luck!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] BricklayerBill:
I think I'm solid now, but Chainfire's site only lists a 4.4.4 version for the SGH-M919; my phone is still on 4.4.2. Searching the forums here turns up a lot of confusing links that don't seem to address my problem, otherwise I'd just flash the damn phone and stop bothering you guys about it. :silly:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] lalec:
Chainfire's website shows the latest version that his tool is known to work with. It should work fine on 4.4.2 since you have the T-Mobile version which has an unlocked bootloader.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] BricklayerBill:
Thanks for clearing that up! :highfive:

Alright. Now just wanting to make absolutely sure... again...

1) cf-auto-root is for getting a rooted version of my stock phone OS, which I can (hopefully) use TriangleAway to reset Knox 0x1

2) Installing a custom recovery for the purposes of installing a custom ROM will trip Knox, and I will need to reflash a stock image if I need Knox 0x0

3) if i don't care about Knox, I really can just drop CWM on there and start playing with ROMs (assuming i properly clear my phone between ROMs). I will have root without using Chainfire's method.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ShinySide:
Can't reset knox. You trip it you're SOL. Triangle away is for the flash counter which is completely different.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] its_Khal:
Chip Compatible???

Hello,

Firstly, i want to thank ShinySide for the Help and Support he gave on my Wifi/Bluetooth issue.

I still have the issue but trying to try the Hardware Solution. Now, my problem is. I had searched some online stores to order for the WiFi/Bluetooth Module/Chip (IC) but only I9500/I9505 is mentioned. I would like to know if these devices has the same PCB like my M919 and can the Chip/Module (IC) for I9500/I9505 work on m919?

Thanks.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] KatThePenguin:
I have a S4 GT-I9500 that I'm trying to take back to stock. My husband had it previously, and it is currently running CyanogenMod 11. I live in the USA and have MetroPCS. I was wondering if I could flash the stock T-Mobile firmware to it so I could use it with my SIM card. I'm just worried that it won't take because it's not the quad core version that the TMobile S4 is. Would I be better off putting the phone's native stock firmware on it instead? Or is this a question that's better suited for the i9500 forum? Thanks in advance.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] a103:
Since you mentioned you have GT-I9500 you can't flash stock T-Mobile firmware. It's not compatible. Check on Sammobile.com for the firmware for your device.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ShinySide:
Ready for a wtf?. Been in the same boat as you for about 2 months now. Went to swap batteries yesterday and when it booted up, guess what turned on and connected? Wifi. And has been working ever since. O_o
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] its_Khal:
WTF!

ShinnySide, you mean you changed battery? With what Battery? What Model? Explain better please. Let me give that a try.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ShinySide:
Same zero lemon batteries I've had for over a year and swapped out a kazillion times. Just randomly started working. And still is. I was hesitant about turning it off, but I ended up doing so and soon as I tapped the tile it came right back on. I don't know why the hell it started working since I gave up on it 2 days after it broke. I'll give you the files it generated because I checked them and the firmware date is June 2014 which is way newer than the ones I got from another user. Post them with a screen shot of the permissions in a sec

Try these: https://copy.com/jkGSaeUwMft0

Here's the wifiver.info file I had given you before

DHD_ver: 1.88.54 (RC2_1223)

Firm_ver: wl0: Nov 13 2013 14:49:59 version 6.30.171.24.55.2 (B0 Station/P2P)

Nv_info: #SEMCO B62_G2_VID:3333 (4335B0) - FW171.24.23_2013/04/29

Now since it started working it generated this version

DHD_ver: 1.88.64 (r)

Firm_ver: wl0: Jun 12 2014 21:43:56 version 6.30.171.24.59 (B0 Station/P2P)

Nv_info: #SEMCO B62_G2_VID:3333 (4335B0) - FW171.24.23_2013/04/29
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] vanomania:
permissive_NH7

I've installed ShinySide's stock rooted, knoxless 4.4.4 ROM and the stock permissive_NH7 kernel. TWRP reported that it was successful, but is there a way to verify? Perhaps someone could give what the kernel version in 'About Device' should read after successful install. I'm using an app called ARLiberator that is failing the diagnostics tests. From reading their forums, I suspect it's related to the kernel.

The ARliberator diagnostics test fails for "Virtual device permissions - Permissions set as readable, unwritable" and "Virtual Device creation"

My Kernel version reads

3.4.0-2437203

dpi@SWDD5915 #1

Wed Aug 27 21:44:08 KST 2014
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] iHelper:
I need help...

OK so this is what happened...

I was running Wicked Rom (v1 and it was 4.2.2 and Baseband MDB) and everything was fine. But it started getting slow so I decided I wanted to upgrade.

So I chose to upgrade to [Stock/Base] 4.4.4 NH7 Rooted-Deodexed-Knoxless [Flashable]

I wiped everything and then flashed the ROM and then flashed the Stock NH7 kernel using TWRP 2.5.0.0

Then when it said "Swipe to Fix Root", I did that and then rebooted.

It never got past the Boot Animation so I thought it was because I did the swipe to fix root thing.

So I rewiped and reflashed the NH7 Rom and Kernel, but it still would not get past the boot animation.

So I figured that it didn't boot up because of my modem and I tried flashing these using different versions of Odin.

However every time I tried flashing them, Odin would tell me that "There is no PIT partition" and it would fail every time.

So then I tried flashing different Tars to get me back to stock, but Odin would still say that there was no pit partition.

So I just gave up I guess and ended up flashing [ROM]【4.4.4】Google Play Edition 【KTU84P】 - 08-30-2014 in TWRP

It finally booted this time, and I thought everything was fine again: my WiFi was working and so was my signal...

However, I went into an area that had 4G/LTE and my phone just lost signal so I figured that it was an issue with my modem.

Since my EDGE was working fine earlier, I switched the preferred network type to "GSM only" and my signal was working again, but I only had EDGE and every time I tried to switch it to LTE, I would lose the signal.

So pretty much I just want a way on how to get to the Stock 4.4.4 NH7 ROM that I originally tried to install, and with working 4G.

I would appreciate it if someone could explain how to do that please.

Other info:

Android Version: 4.4.4

Baseband Version: M919UVUAMDB

Build Number: KTU84P.S001.083014

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

EDIT: So it turned out that the PIT problem was because of the cable I was using.... -_- I just used a different one and Odin started working again.

Now I'm back on stock 4.2.2 MDB, but I was wondering if someone could still help me get to stock 4.4 ( Doesn't have to be 4.4.4, 4.4.2 is fine and it doesn't have to be rooted, whichever one is easier) with working WiFi and Signal because I have been reading that 4.4.4 is causing both of those to break...thanks.

And I really don't care if I trip Knox or not.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ShinySide:
If you don't care about Knox flash nh7 tar found in my post in general section. Then all those issues you hear about will never happen to you. Then stay stock. Or rootit. Or flash the stock rooted base of mine. Or flash Sickness or HispAsian.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] its_Khal:
Yes!!! But!!!

Thank You ShinySide.... I swap dos files and after rebooting. I tapped on Bluetooth, it switched on, also the wifi, as i was about to test sending a file to my phone, it switched off. I tried switching on again, it did, then tried to search a device from it, the SCAN button is greyed out unclickable.

*** UPDATE ***

The WIFI and BLUETOOTH Now switches on. Atimes, the bluetooth switches off itself but swicthes back on after like 5 seconds. Devices cant find the device but it finds other devices but cant send files to the devices.

And for the wifi... It connected to my HotSpot MiFi and Worked!!!

Very Glad SHINYSIDE helped me to this point.

The problem is the Bluetooth that would find other devices or share files... But i'm sure it would still come up.

Would give update on what happens next.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] iHelper:
OK will try. Thanks! :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] lalec:
Yes, CF-Auto-Root will "root" your phone but you will still have the stock OS. Rooting your phone is analogous to having admin rights on a Windows machine. Without admin rights you are restricted from many system level activities. In my opinion, having root is far more important than having a custom ROM. Being able to use xPrivacy, AFWall+, System Tuner, BetterBatteryStats and Titanium Backup features such as being able to freeze even system apps, etc. gives you full control over your phone. Otherwise you can let Google (and others) wake up your phone several hundred times per day and unnecessarily use battery and network bandwidth. Having said all that, any custom ROM will give you root access but you can also do a lot with simply having root access on a stock ROM. Chainfire's SuperSU also makes it easy to unroot if you ever need to do so. The other advantage of having a custom recovery is ability to make and restore nandroid (binary) backups. Some recoveries (e.g., PhilzTouch) even let you back up radio firmware and EFS (IMEI type information).

Triangle Away does what it says but IMHO you don't really need it Android 4.3 or later on this phone. It used to be a great way to reset the flash counter and gave you the ability to make your phone show as "official" so you could return it or download OTA updates without anyone needing to know you had ever customized it. Since Knox bootloaders were introduced with 4.3 you have that additional way for them to know you have customized your device and resetting the flash counter alone doesn't hide that.

If you are not concerned about manufacturer support the Knox flag doesn't really hurt you. You still have the ability to install a full stock ROM at any time although you have to be careful to keep the LTE radio version matched with it's correct bootloader version or you will have problems.

Good luck.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] BricklayerBill:
Thank you! This clears up a lot of questions I had. I understand the parts, but was having some trouble getting it all working together in my head.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] its_Khal:
Like I said earlier to give update on my Wifi and Bluetooth Fix battle.

Seems i can not get the Wifi to work without keeping the Bluetooth Toggle ON! It would keep going epileptic itself.

Bluetooth would only find and be found unexpectedly. It would work when you're not expecting. Meaning might not work when you really need it to.

I think i can manage the device this way and hope it gets better when i start switching kernels and roms.

Thanks ShinySide, You really did everything here.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] jrhack:
Noob Trying to Unlock my Phone

I am trying to remove the carrier restriction on my AT&T Samsung Galaxy S4 Model SGH-I337 that is currently running stock Android 4.4.2. The build Number is KOT49H.I337UCUFNI1.

I was unable to unlock via the phones Service Menu's because of Android 4.4.2.

I read and read and read and thought I might be able to use Odin to take the phone back to previous version of Android (like 4.2.2) to see if I can remove the carrier lock then.

WHen I try to use Odin, everything starts fine, but after trying to load the Modem File, it give a Fail.

I guess my questions (I have several) is:

1. Can I drop down to Android 4.2.2 from Android 4.4.2?

2. If so, What do I need to do that?

3. My carrier of choice is T-Mobile. Can I load the T-Mobile Galaxy S4 Stock Firmware SGH-M919 instead so all the functions and Bloatware are T-Mobile?

Thanks for all the help.