yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] The Sickness:
You know the old saying, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it".

Haters Made Me Famous

Deviant Team Member
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] somedudeouthere:
Wise advice!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Duffmanx:
Need help unbricking my M919

Hey guys I need some help. I was messing around with my galaxy s4 M919 (tmobile) phone and screwed it up bad. I had already rooted the phone and was trying to unroot the phone to send it in for warranty (I used triangle away to reset the counter). Unfortunately I bricked the phone thinking I could just reformat and install the android system I checked the re-partition box. Now I cant get the phone to boot up, Long story short I need help getting my phone up. And I've already tried different usb cables/ports on both my pc and laptop. I havent been able to find a good forum post reading on what to do if I reformatted my s4 and I'm not to familiar with droid os in general so i was hoping someone here could help because I dont even know what to do at this moment. Using Odin 3 v3.07 this is the error I get at the moment.

<ID:0/004> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> M919UVUAMDL_M919TMBAMDL_M919UVUAMDL_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..

<ID:0/004> File analysis..

<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/004> Initialzation..

<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/004> sbl2.mbn

<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.

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

<ID:0/004> Removed!!

<ID:0/004> Added!!

<ID:0/004> Removed!!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] lalec:
Selecting repartition was definitely not good. It has been known to break phones so I wouldn't spend any more time testing different cables or USB ports.

Your post seems to indicate you are otherwise following the correct steps (i.e.; http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2258628 )

Hopefully someone else who knows how to repartition can step in and help. Good luck.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] The Sickness:
Can you get into Download Mode?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Rizky_Cassanova:
i need helpp

please,, :( i would be very thankful if you can help me solve the problems of my samsung GS4, it keeps turning itself off every 10 minutes

even when i just let it be, or put it in my pocket, after it turn itself off, its stuck on samsung logo screen,

i have to take the battery off to turn it back on, its so frustrating:( i been using this Phone for almost 1 year tho, no complain

this is the first problem i ever encountered, please help mee:(
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] a103:
[MENTION=5939906]Rizky_Cassanova[/MENTION]

Please don't quote OP. Secondly give more information about your phone so that people can help you. Info like if you are using stock or custom rom, rooted or not, bootloader etc. Also any changes you made to the device prior to this started happening. Once you have that info people will definitely help.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] cupC4KE:
Signal restored, Sound lost after ROM and MK2 flash

I've been running Nameless ROM nightlies for a about a month as my DD with no problems, however, I was looking for a change. Made a full backup , flashed this ROM (full wipe, clean install), http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2539361) , rebooted and immediately lost signal (but had sound and ability to make calls).

Read through countless threads extensively and tried to restore signal through flashing this modem/radio combo http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2544612, and finally restored my signal but then lost all sound and ability to make/receive calls. Got frustrated, restored my previous Nameless backup and now still have my LTE signal (wifi works, everything else is good), but no sound/call ability. Also tried a fresh install of Nameless, full wipe, data/cache/dalvik in all cases. Same situation.

Tried numerous fixes and flashes via Odin... Still no luck. :/ Current phone info attached, please let me know if you need more info! I'm hoping there's a fix short of unrooting and starting from scratch. Any ideas/help would be much appreciated!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] a103:
Your baseband is Mk2. Which bootloader you are on?

I would go back to TW stock, re root and flash ROM again. I know it's a hassle but that should work for sure.

If you are on MDL bootloader try to flash newest NB4 modem and see if that helps.

You'll get that here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2678774

Note that is only for MDL bootloader.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Duffmanx:
Ya I can get my phone into download mode. And odin does pick it up. But when I try to flash the rom I get the error I linked. Like I said I think the major problem is that I hit the re-format option. But I'm not sure where to go from here.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] OriginalGabriel:
From what I was told by a Dev, it's only for the MDL bootloader as otherwise you'd trip KNOX; if KNOX is already tripped, it doesn't really matter.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] lalec:
It is not just about knox and it does matter. Your bootloader has to be compatible with your radio. You need to say what bootloader version you are on for us to tell you what your best options are. If you are on MDL bootloader his advice is exactly what you need to do. But I have a hunch you are no longer on that one.

---------- Post added at 06:51 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:42 AM ----------

Looks like there is hope:

http://androidforums.com/indulge-al...do-i-do-if-i-checked-repartition-in-odin.html
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Somebody Poor:
Issue with notifications.

Ok I am having issues with notifications. I had my phone rooted with stock everything for about 5 months. Then I got bored with it and decided to try a new rom. Which is totally new to me. So I looked up on google for some decent ones. Well I found WanamLite Rom. I used that for about a month and I wanted to try something newer with android 4.4.4 So I tried CM11 and everything was fine for about 2 weeks. Then all of a sudden my app notifications stopped coming in. So I searched for it as much as I could and tried all the suggestions. Well it didn't help me at all. So I decided to look for a more stable CM11 as the one I used was a nightly build. The one I found was a snapshot. So I used it and still had the same issue with the notifications for games and apps and such. I couldn't find any settings or anything to fix it.

Ultimately I decided to try one last rom. Mahdi ROM with Android 4.4.4/Stable. I wiped my phone and caches and stuff, and the same issue happened just last night after installing. I don't know what is happening And I have no where else to turn. I like the Mahdi rom so farm and I don't want to go back to stock. Can someone please help me out?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] OriginalGabriel:
When flashing between different versions of Android, you often have to do a full wipe. Even going from a CM11 nightly to the most recent snapshot, you have to do a full wipe depending on what nightly you were on because there were too many system level changes.

Do a full wipe/factory reset and flash the latest CM11 snapshot and you should be good to go. I've been running the CM11 snapshots since I got my S4 and haven't had any notification issues.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Somebody Poor:
I did do the full wipe factory reset when I went from CM11.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] a103:
If you are using TWRP and have a external SD card do a full wipe including internal storage. You shouldn't have aby issue after that. Note that you should have the CM 115 snapshot on your external SD card while wiping internal storage. Even I've used cm 11 nightly and snapshot and haven't had issues you mentioned. Good luck. Let me know if you need step by step instructions and I'll be happy to send those as well.

Sent from my Galaxy S4
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] EdMN:
Questions re: Wifi and battery

I have a couple questions and I hope I am not committing a faux pas by putting them all in the same post.

My phone is a rooted S4 M919 running stock T-Mobile Android 4.4.2.

1. I am experiencing a problem where my wifi connection frequently drops with the message 'disabled because the connection was too slow'. this is not an issue with my router as it occurs in different places. Usually rebooting the phone solves the issue for at least awhile before it returns. I have seen similar issues talked about on various forums (Google was my friend) and the work around was to disable the 'auto-switch' in the advanced wifi settings. is there a more permanent fix? If a factory reset is required is there a way to preserve my apps and settings (groups, personal ring tones, sync settings, etc) that is somewhat easy to use? (I have the paid versions of both ROM Toolbox and Titanium Backup).

2. My battery seems to be running hot. I have heard various theories about this. I have used ROM Toolbox to 'freeze' most bloatware but I am not sure of other solutions to try. Does using an SD card have anything to do with this?

3. I used to have a HTC/T-mobile G4 (?) running Cyanogen mod and I really liked that. I am only using the stock ROM because I want the T-Mobile Wifi Calling feature. All the threads I've seen about this are very technical and about compiling and other complex things. Has anyone figured out how to use the TM Wifi Calling feature on a non-stock or unbranded ROM?

Thanks again for your help. This forum is amazingly helpful to people like me who know somethings (benefits of rooting, etc) but are not coders.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Somebody Poor:
Well I have the latest TWRP, and I would love to have someone tell me exactly what to do as far at wiping and such. Also will you please link me to the correct download of cyanogenmod? I have been using the JFLTE because it has the latest updates, should I just stick with the JFLTETMO? Either way, if you send me the correct link that would be awesome.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] a103:
Let me grab my laptop and send you all the instructions with the CM link

Here you go:

Make sure you have TWRP 2.7.0.1 recovery

Make sure you have a nandroid back up on external sd card

Make sure that you have the ROM zip and GAAPs zip on external sd card

1.Enter recovery mode

2.Select Wipe -> factory reset

3.Select Advanced wipe -> select cache, dalvik cache, system, internal storage (DO NOT select external SD card)

4.Select reboot -> recovery

5.If you get no OS installed prompt don't worry go ahead and swipe

6.If you get no super user prompt select NO

7. Select Install and select the ROM zip and GAAPs zip.

Once the ROM is installed, reboot and ENjoy

All the best

CM 11 Link:https://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=jflte

Sent from my Galaxy S4
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] pmlbird:
unroofing issues

I tried to unroot my phone using a guide I found. It did work up until it told me to use Odin. I have used it before, but this time, it failed and my phone won't turn on. I just get "please connect to kies and enter recovery mode" that didn't recognize it (how long am I supposed to wait? ) I looked around in how to do it using odin, and none of them worked. I tried using kies firmware initiate and upgrade tool, no luck. I would Extremely appreciate it if anyone can tell me a way that worked for them if they ever got themselves into my situation (or maybe I am the only one.)

Thank you so much

Pmlbird
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Skipjacks:
Do you have the full stock firmware tar file for use in Odin?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] pmlbird:
I thought I do, tried it from sam mobile and another one (csant remember the website) I have insurance on it, so I may just use that, or play extremely dumb at the tmo store.:fingers-crossed:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] theman1111:
Hi I'm running an i9505 rom on my tmobile s4 and I want to flash kt kernel but I'm wondering if I have to flash the tmobile or i9505 variant of the kernel?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] a103:
Flash T-Mobile one. I've used it without any issues on I9505 ROM.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] theman1111:
Thanks for the info it worked perfectly.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Moeeee:
Poor wifi connection

Hey I am running Ktoonsez Custom rom kitkat 4.4.4 on the I9505 for Tmobile but the wifi is lacking strength, I will be next to my router with 40% network strength. I have looked in multiple forums, flashing modems trying to figure out what the problem is but no luck. Any suggestions?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Skipjacks:
What are you basing the wifi strength on? Actual signal numbers or the number of bars? If its bars, that is misleading and can be affected by the theme you are using or the way the rom displays the icon.

Do you get the same results, using actual numerical readings, on other roms? Other kernels? Hoe bout other devices?

Also move back from the router. You wont get the best signal 2 inches away from it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Moeeee:
Based on the actual signal decibels, I am only getting about -22 dBm being in the same room as the router. I've tried different roms besides that one and the problem still persists. I had another S4 that worked flawlessly with the same rom no problems whatsoever. I got a replacement S4 a few days back and the only problem is the wifi.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] NinjaTale:
When you flash a rom, does it automatically flash a kernal that's built into the flashed file, or are those never compiled into the same package?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] The Sickness:
Kernels are included unless the dev states otherwise.

Haters Make Me Famous

Deviant Team Member
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] sugarbelle7:
I just want to SIM unlock my phone

I bought a phone on eBay that said it was unlocked but they meant it had a unlocked bootloader it was rooted with Insane KitKat ROM. The seller referred me to XDA developers to find the unlocking process. The unlock code would only work if the phone was on a stock ROM, so I had my son to flash it to a stock ROM - M919UVUEMK2. However, none of the unlock methods will work. Did we install the wrong ROM? What can I do?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] darklime:
S4 camera won't focus in close shots

I was wondering if anyone ever had this issue with their S4. Close-up shots cannot be taken because my camera won't focus and even if it finishes focusing it's still blurry.

I've tried all the macro modes and tested every possible option. I tried other apps and Camera FV-5 worked for a second but now it doesn't focus anymore.

I'm on CyanogenMod 11 from the official site but I've also tried this on a Custom Touchwiz rom and stock rom as well to no avail.

I think my camera might be damaged but I never dropped it and I have a good bumped case and screen protector.

Do you guys think my camera needs to be looked at or do all S4s have this blurry issue with close up shots?

P.S. I bought the phone new and any other shot is fine.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Skipjacks:
What you did should have worked. I will need a lot more detail to determine what went wrong.

Like how did you flash the stock rom? Did you use Odin to do a full restore?

Also, please don't ever quote the entire first post like that again.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Skipjacks:
I have the same issue with another AOSP rom and ultra close up shots. I find that if I take a blurry picture first, it will focus on the next shot.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] darklime:
It just seems ridiculous how you have to do that on a high-end phone. =S I tried that to no avail as well. There are guides on how to get the S5 camera on the S4 and that looks promising but only for touchwiz based roms. Kinda sucks because I've been away from touchwiz for a few months now but I can see if the lag is worth keeping with the better cam.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] a103:
No if you have stock 4.4 with Knox you can't downgrade.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] a103:
Yes it might brick however I'm not sure. You could Google it. Why do you want to downgrade anyway?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] sugarbelle7:
Sorry about the quoting, I am new to this and it did it by default.

Yes, he used Odin 1.85 to flash the rom,
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] likemyg2:
So I recently rooted my s4 I'm currently on 4.4.2 stock with cwm recovery I want to switch to twrp what would be the easiest way to do that
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] a103:
Install flashify from play store and download the .img file for TMobile Galaxy S4 from here:

http://teamw.in/twrp_view_all_devices

Then flash the img file using flashify. Easy [emoji6]
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] FARSLAYER:
or just search for RashR on the google play store, you can switch recoveries with ease...totally noob friendly :)

Sent from a fellow phone noob. :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] XBlackChaosX:
Ever since i wiped my phone to install hyperdrive and flashed back to stock t-mobile rom i have not been able to write to internal storage. When i attempt to creat a folder or download something on the internal storage it says either it cant download to the directory or it can't create the folder. What's wrong?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] driodman98:
I have a few questions, is there a link that shows all the 4.4 roms that has wifi calling? I know in some of the other forums they sometimes have a thread that consolidates all the useful links to highlight some of the better roms so you don't have to read thru 200+ pages to find what your looking for.

My second question is there a stylus that works with the Galaxy S4 specifically the S Notes app. I have tried a few but for some reason it does not work with the stylus but it does with my finger. I thought most styluses were the same.

What are some of the better note taking apps. I find that I am getting old in age and my short term memory which used to feel like a 1TB drive is now like a floppy. I have to write everything down now or I forget it. Which is why now note taking is a huge priority for me. Its almost to the point where I was thinking of getting a Galaxy Note 3 just to make sure I can write down everything.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] a103:
Try this one http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2683507

Evernote is a good note taking app.

Sent from my "Personalized Galaxy S4"
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Jaimesco12:
No audio in calls

Hello guys im running the google edition rom with mk2 baseband when i make calls the other person in the line cant hear me ? Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] OriginalGabriel:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2544612
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Jaimesco12:
Tried that still on mk2 after flashing on odin
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] rlichtefeld:
The easiest way may be to use TWRP Manager. It will download and install the version of TWRP you need for your phone.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jmz.soft.twrpmanager&hl=en

Rob
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] BlazinThat:
So whats in my phone takes up 6 GB that i cant see? I have a 16gb phone but only 10 usable gigs, is that normal? this is my first time on with a m919.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] The Sickness:
It's normal
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] BlazinThat:
Cool beans, I thought I screwed something up. Thanks.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] The Sickness:
Your welcome:silly:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] petros8391:
SGH-M919 S4 GPS Issue

Hello, first of all thank you very much for this effort.......I need your help please....i have a problem with finding a Gps signal to you use my navigation i have tried to flash different roms and restored my phone to so many different options but still cant get signal. it used to work but for some reason it sopped. i never dropped the phone at all. i flashed Slimkat 4.4.4 on my T-mobile sgh-m919 s4 the gps is was working fine but now nothing at all im really in need to fix this issue.... im a noob so please be patient with me. thanks again in advance.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] darklime:
Possible to install the GS5 camera on the GS4?

Basically, I'm running a GS5 ROM on my GS4 and I'm wondering if I could install a physical GS5 camera onto my GS4 for the better auto-focus so I won't get blurry shots up close.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] The Sickness:
Nope. Requires lib files from S5 besides just the apk. And permissions to go with it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] darklime:
Alright, ty. With that said, do you think my S4 camera has issues where it doesn't auto focus well up-close? (even in good lighting). My concern is if other GS4s have this issue and I should install a new physical camera or if it's just the hardware that Samsung has installed is not the best for up-close shots.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] a103:
If you're referring to using GS5 camera hardware on GS4 I think it would be very very difficult even impossible given the difference in dimensions, s/w etc

Sent from my "Personalized Galaxy S4"

---------- Post added at 09:28 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:19 PM ----------

First of all we all are here to help each other [emoji2]

Coming to your issue - You may need to go back to Stock TW ROM and get a GPS lock on that ROM. once you get a lock on stock ROM you can flash a rom of your choice and see if it's working.

Quite a few people had reported having success with this. I know flashing ROMs take time but it'll be worth trying if it succeeds. All the best [emoji106]

Sent from my "Personalized Galaxy S4"
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] petros8391:
Thank you so much but i tried that for 2 days and still no luck i just dont know what to do anymore :(
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] candysht:
SGH-M919V

I've tried searching for help in regards to the Wind variant of the Samsung Galaxy s4(SGH-M919V), but nothing has answered my question(s) so far.

First off, let me apologize if i've posted in the wrong section, as this is my first time(cannot be excused i know).

I'm rooted running 4.4.2 Kit Kat, on a Canadian mobile network called Wind Mobile(no LTE)

My problem: i've tried to use the dial code *#0011#, and it sends me to

ServiceMode

GSM850 :Limited

MCC-MNC

Tra:

Rx Pwr:

etc. etc.

and when i press Menu > back, stays on the same screen. When i press Menu> Key Input > 1, all that shows up is the number 1 in it's own line along with everything else listed above. I'm not sure how to access the UMTS menu so i can unlock my phone, IF i can even unlock my phone. I don't want to try any programs like regionunlock until i know that i cannot unlock my phone via code.

Searching other sites have not helped either, because by the looks of it i might be the only one having the problem(otherwise why wouldn't google be able to match me >.>)

But yeah, i have a few more questions to follow up unless answered before i say anything.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] a103:
How do I go back to Stock T-Mobile 4.4.2 firmware? I'm rooted with 4.4.2 bootloader running a custom ROM. any help is appreciated. Thanks.

Sent from my "Personalized Galaxy S4"
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] phrotac:
If you take that update you will not only lose root but you will also lose the ability to root. The new update for Verizon contains that patch and devs are saying to stay away from it for now.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Biker1:
Flash the Samsung Stock Firmware, and you'll get back to stock.

The link is in one of my posts above.

*Edit*

You'll get stock recovery, etc.

If the flash counter is not changing after using TA, I don't have an answer for you other than you have to follow Chainfire's instructions to the letter ;)

If it's not set to zero, you'll still be able to get an OTA, But if true what the poster said above me, I wouldn't accept the OTA.

---------- Post added at 06:30 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:15 PM ----------

Thanks ;)

I never accept an OTA anyway, but this is good info.

I posted the link to the thread below:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2356717

---------- Post added at 06:34 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:30 PM ----------

Thanks for that info.

I don't accept OTAs, but this is something we should be aware of.

The link is below explaining the issue with the new ME7 OTA.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2356717