yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] andrewbat:
Do I flash the kernel first ... or the rom...if the rom should I let it reboot before flashing the kernel?

Also, I'm on old MG4 bootloader...but running VirginRom 4.3, do I need to update bootloader, modem etc
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
if you flashed kernel first and then ROM, the ROM would overwrite the kernel you flashed since there is one included. so, flash the kernel after the ROM. you don't have to let it reboot before flashing, but i usually do. i don't think updating bootloader would change anything in regards to GPE ROMs. you might need to update modem. try running it without updating modem and see if you have any signal issues. if you do, then update modem.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] andrewbat:
Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] pinoycrusader:
So you use kt kernel or you stick with the included kernel? Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
i use ktoonsez's stock GPE kernel. i don't think he released it on his thread.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] pinoycrusader:
Do you mind sharing it? Is it the the same kernel baked in danvdh ROM? Thank you!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
i will shoot you a PM
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] fyaajster:
mrvirginia,

Can you post your stock kernel for VirginROM I'm looking to go back, I have tried other kernel and it didn't work well.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] GoreTan:
Here you go. It's already posted. Try searching next time!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Sauron@Mordor:
I've searched around and see conflicting replies. What's the forum wisdom on the best modem/radio rev to use with the the Kitkat iteration of VirginRom on my TMO S4?

I haven't updated mine since last spring sometime and I'm wondering if there's any real benefit to upgrading. I'm currently on VirginRom 3.1.1.

Best,
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] nivekx9:
It was noticeable for me. I pulled a couple hours more without it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] fyaajster:
Thanks for the link, yes did I did use search button first.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mralexander006:
Not sure if you changed something or I had some error on my end (perfectly possible) before on the earlier version, but I can confirm native wifi tethering is working for me on this latest build! I didn't touch the csc folder, so maybe it's more likely to have been my issue. Either way -- Awesome.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
if you aren't having any signal issues then i wouldn't worry about updating the modem.

I did tweak some things so maybe that did the trick. glad it's working for you now
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] The Apostle:
I'll give it a try too. Anybody have the latest gravity box?

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] andrewbat:
Hey [MENTION=2651267]mrvirginia[/MENTION] ,

It's it ok to flash with Phil's recovery

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In in fact it's Philz Touch 5 to be precise... :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] chocodough:
Would it be possible to get a list of the Google Apps that you deleted from the 4.4.2 ROM?

I use some of them and would prefer to put them back in before flashing.

Also, being that I am going to be trying this on an AT&T i337, I am currently using the MF3 baseband on a GE 4.3 based ROM, but was considering going back to the MDL baseband. But I was wondering if I have to use a baseband that is 4.3 compatible, like MJ9 or MK2? I personally get more data drops down to 1 bar LTE on those as I do on MF3 when I tried out KangaKat's 4.4.2 ROM. I was curious to try MDL again to see how that performs.

Also was curious why the 3.1.1 4.4.2 ROM isn't de-odexed?

Thanks.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] nivekx9:
If you use them, just back up from the current ROM or download from the Play Store after flashing.

I'm using mk2, no data drops for me. And it's odexed so you can run ART on it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] andrewbat:
Anyone....

[MENTION=2651267]mrvirginia[/MENTION] ??
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
I've gone over why the apps were removed.

sure, use an old baseband. if you get data drops, that's why.

we're not theming here. that's the only reason we deodex.

I have never used that recovery, but it shouldn't matter
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] The Apostle:
Philz works just fine. Its all I use.

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] chocodough:
Thanks for the reply.

Yes I understand why you removed them, I was just curious to which ones they were. I just figured looked at a list was easier than me going through my current ROM and comparing the APPS folder with this one to see what's missing.

Also were you suggesting that I would get more data drops with an older baseband over a new one? I've actually found the newer ones gives more data drops than the older ones. I think that AT&T has their load balancing all messed up in my area. I am guessing my phone keeps being bounced between towers, that might be why my signal meter bounces around.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] The Apostle:
Just go to the play store, type in "Google" and install the ones you need.

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
no, that's not what i was suggesting. because you're on ATT, it may be different. as i've mentioned before, in order for the ROM to work as intended on an SGH-M919, we use a hybrid modem. this is noted in the Q/A section of this thread, post #3.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] kelmar13:
[MENTION=2651267]mrvirginia[/MENTION] - Said it before and I'll say it again. LOVE the ROM. However, I'm still can't get a decent photo. :( Do you know if there is any way to get any other camera working on the ROM?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] guyute74:
What issues getting a decent photo?

For me it seems there's a little delay in focusing/shooting? Then again, I'm always trying to get a shot of my four year old and he is constantly in motion.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] laureanop:
Really?? These were taken Monday under different light conditions. Keep in mind tapatalk reduces quality a bit.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
in GPE, no not at this time. I have to agree with others, though, I haven't had any issues taking any good photos. if you're looking for a bunch of modes, I'd try TouchWiz. if you're looking for a better camera, I'd upgrade to a device that has one.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] The Apostle:
2 great cams are Camera Zoom FX and Snap Camera HDR.

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] kelmar13:
I'll check them out, thanks!

I love the simple interface of the GPE without the bells and whistles but find that the quality the photos just isn't that good (pending certain situations where should fine).
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] joshuaadude:
I use Camera FV-5 and it gives me DSLR-like settings on my phone. I can produce better images with this camera, and theres nothing a little editing can't fix afterwards.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] chocodough:
Ya I'll give a thumbs up to Camera FV-5 also.

I've been using GE ROMs since they came out, and always loved the clean, no bloat feel to them, but Google just can't make a good camera app if their stock depended on it.

I just don't understand why Camera APP developers can't make a zero shutter lag app? Obviously HTC, Samsung and LG can, so why can't the APP devs? It's strange.

I still have not found a good camera app which has a fast shutter like the Samsung TW camera or the LG camera. LG has a zero lag shutter, which is great when you take pictures of kids.

Camera FV-5 has minimal shutter lag and not as fast as Samsung or LG, but it is still faster than all the other camera apps I have tried, and is acceptable for now. The only real gripe I have about it, is there isn't a gallery box on the screen where you can quickly go into your gallery to see the pictures like the other camera apps have.

[MENTION=2651267]mrvirginia[/MENTION]

Great ROM bra. This ROM is a lot cleaner than other 4.4.2 ROMs. I actually didn't have to do any modding to it like other ROMs. All I did was replace the CSCs with AT&T's CSC files in the ROM before flashing and added my custom ringtones and notifications so they are burned in the ROM. I've used your ROMs before and always thought you did a great JOB.

One question though. Do you think it really makes any difference to use AT&T's CSC files as opposed to the default Google ones the 4.4.2 GE ROMs comes with?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] polo79:
Have you tried Fast Burst camera? Not as good quality but my god is it fast.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] chocodough:
Ya I did try that, and I will admit it is lightening fast, but the picture quality isn't very good.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] polo79:
It's not bad if you play with the settings of the app. Not as good as stock but man, for the never-stop-moving babies and little kids in my family it is awesome.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] larva_pro:
Thanks for this awesome ROM, I was really jealous with the members of my family who has the Nexus 5, with this rom my cellphone feels like back to life. xD

At the beginning i was having connection Lost, both flashed the BIN file from post number 3 and worked great.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=43085299&postcount=3
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] chocodough:
Unfortunately this ROM is giving me the same issues I had with KangaKat's 4.4.2 ROM, whereas the signal for LTE drops to 1 bar, then bounces around. One minute it will show 1 or 2 bars at -85 dBm, yet later on at a different location I was getting a solid 4 bars at -93 dBm. The signal meter is not accurate on 4.4.2 at all.

It is defiantly a problem with 4.4.2 in general, not specifically with this ROM. I've seen a few others with this problem as well. I am talking about AT&T i337s though. I tried using the AT&T CSC files here and also tried the stock GE ROM CSC files and same thing.

This seems to only happen with LTE, I switched to HSPA only to test it out and so far the signal is a sold 5 bars at my house, whereas the LTE would drop down to 1 or 2 bars and then back up again. I know it's not the LTE coverage cause my wife's iPhone 5 doesn't do that.

Guess it's back to the GE 4.3 ROM I was using for awhile.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] The Apostle:
Are you on the MDL or MK2 modem?

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
thanks!

yes, i do think it makes a difference. i have looked into some of the code contained within the CSC folder and compared against GPE Stock CSC's and there are definitely network lock numbers in there that are specific to ATT just like the T-Mob one has ones specific for T-Mob. GPE is just more generic so it'll work with a wider variety of GSM carriers, but not as well imo. some have had no issues but i experienced some in my area on stock GPE. as soon as i switched to T-Mob, those issues went away with the network.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
the CSC zips are specifically for holding a call; they're supposed to help keep you from getting a dropped call basically. it's not meant to help your LTE coverage.

are you running an ATT modem since you have an ATT device?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] andrewbat:
Kernel

Hey [MENTION=2651267]mrvirginia[/MENTION] ,

Are you able to pass on the link for that kernel....want to make sure I have evrything i need before flashing your 4.4.2 rom.

Thanks :fingers-crossed:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
yeah. there's a new one. I'll post it in the OP in a few hours. out at the moment
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
[MENTION=1377976]andrewbat[/MENTION] and others, there's now a Kernel in OP under mods for 4.4.2. this is not the same Kernel that ktoonsez has in his Kernel thread. it was created to more closely resemble the stock Kernel. it has performance enhancements such as kernel d_mesg spam reduced for a faster system and better battery life and trinity colors enabled and set to cool on default to name a few. enjoy.

thanks [MENTION=4325945]ktoonsez[/MENTION]

thanks [MENTION=4830253]Danvdh[/MENTION]
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] chocodough:
Yes I am running an AT&T modem. I've actually tried everything from MDL all the way up to MK2 and all the same results.

I've tried to do some research on Google about CSC files and still haven't really got a good answer about them. The GE 4.3 ROM I have been running came from the i9505 forum and was a clean untouched rom except for the kernel was slightly tweaked by faux.

So far that ROM runs the best for me and I have zero problems with it. And on that ROM I'm using the stock GE CSC files which it comes with. So Im not really sure about all this CSC stuff. Who knows.

I guess for now I'm going to go back my GE 4.3 ROM. I will try KK again when a new version comes out.

I came close yesterday to throwing this GS4 of mine out the window and almost bought an iPhone 5s I was so disgusted. But I calmed down and decided to stick with Android. But when the larger screen iPhone comes out, I will seriously take a look at it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] madman604:
Getting insane battery life compared to my last ROM. Compact and works well. Loving this ROM so far!

Edit: 12 hrs light use today and still at 60% battery left.

Sent from M919V Galaxy S4 via XDA Premium HD app.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] nivekx9:
Latest stats. Little tweak, not much.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
glad to hear this, guys! :highfive:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] chocodough:
So I went back to my GE 4.3 rom and all the signal problems are gone. And my -dBm doesn't even fluctuate as much either.

So there is definitely a problem with 4.4.2 in general. I know it doesn't effect everyone, but I have seen more than a few people with the same problem with different 4.4.2 ROMs for different versions of the GS4.

And I was also having bad battery drain on 4.4.2 also. Personally I don't think it's ready for prime time yet. For the most part it is a good ROM from Google, but still has kinks to be worked out. Surprisingly though I wouldn't have expected the 3rd KK release to still have bugs.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
in regards to signal issues, everyone needs to understand that we are attempting to use software on a device that it was not specifically designed for. whenever you do this, whether it be AOSP or in this case GPE, you should expect that things won't run 100% perfectly. i'm pretty glad i don't have any issues on 4.4. no battery drain either and there have been a number of members who've echoed the same.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] chocodough:
Yes I do agree. And I do want to give you props for making an excellent ROM.

As far as the signal issues, I've seen reports in various Nexus 5 forums that some people are also having signal issues, especially when LTE is concerned. So I am more inclined to think it is a problem with 4.4.2. I have not had any issues if I turn off LTE and work strictly on HSPA+.

As I have said, I have been using a stock GE 4.3 rom on my AT&T i337 for quite some time, and this ROM came from the international GS4 forums, and it runs almost perfect.

I'm sure Google with eventually get this sorted out.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] scorpio_bpl86:
how can i remove the " remove vol up/down" mod ?

figured it does not silent the phone completely ( cant go beyond vibration mode )
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
that's how it works regardless. the only thing that mod does is remove the sound you hear as you are increasing/decreasing the volume; it removes the beep sound. if you'd like to see for yourself, though, just pull the framework-res.apk from the ROM zip and replace it in the mod zip and flash.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] scorpio_bpl86:
[MENTION=2651267]mrvirginia[/MENTION] just to be clear ... if the mod just removes the sound when we increase or decrease the volume ... why will it stop the phone from being complete silent ?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
it doesn't stop the phone from being completely silent. you are not able to go from sound to silent via the volume rocker. you can go from sound to vibrate. i'm not 100% sure if this has always been the case, ie 4.2.2, 4.3 and now 4.4+ or if it changed in 4.4. if i'm remembering correctly, though, this is how it's always worked.

if you want to enable silent mode, long press the power button or use a GravityBox mod to put it in your status bar.

edit: according to a relative, this is not the case in 4.3. so, you're looking at another KitKat change.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] scorpio_bpl86:
thanks [MENTION=2651267]mrvirginia[/MENTION] ... i'll install gravity box
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
np. sometimes it's unfortunate that with a new OS version comes unwanted changes by some.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Closed Source Project:
This + GravityBox = one of the best experiences I've had on my S4 in a while. No issues so far! Awesome work man.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Atrix2destroyer:
didnt work on Safestrap

I am using the newest Safestrap and this does install but wont run the ROM i just get a boot loop then it goes to the stock ROM. is this the case for all GPE ROMS? I tried another and got the same result
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] chocodough:
From what I've read, you cannot install GE ROMs with Safestrap.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] dylanear:
OK, forgive me if this is not related enough to this ROM, but from comments I've read it seems to be a general Galaxy S4 GPe issue? I can't get Futuremark's 3Dmark to run on my M919 running 4.3 Virgin ROM, freezes on "Loading" after selecting a benchmark. Anyone else got this to run? Seems like I did run it on my S4, but perhaps that was in the few hours I owned it before putting VR on it.

And anyone running 4.4 version of the rom have it working perhaps?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] scorpio_bpl86:
[MENTION=2651267]mrvirginia[/MENTION]

i am on the latest build v3.1.1 with ktoonsez stock GPE kernel ..

when i am on a call and if someone else calls me its starts to ring even though i am on another call

the other person whom i am calling to also hears a ring

it used to be just two beep sound if you are on a call and if some else is calling you at the moment

also the person who is calling hears the ring (even though i am on a call , it should direct them to the voicemail ) ??? correct ?

i am sure this was not happening in the previous build

can you assist please ?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
if you have call waiting, it shouldn't direct them to voicemail by default. Dan and I have discussed the ringing while a call was waiting and determined it was intentional, at least for GPE 4.4 by Google/Samsung.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] proyectomx:
Awesome results!

I just installed this rom with awesome results! it works blazing fast and I haven't had any issues yet.

The only thing I notice that I would prefer not to have it, is that when you select the "About" option in the cell phone, it shows a model number: GT-I9505G

I think maybe because this rom was intended for this model number and somehow it works (or it was adapted) to M919.

One other thing is that there is no way (that I know of) to launch the task manager, where you swipe to the sides applications to close it. If I long press the home button it launches google now, long pressing menu or back doesn't launch anything.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] toucan:
To pull up the running programs, double-tap the home button and everything shows. :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
you can change the build.prop if you'd like to modify the model number
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] nivekx9:
Anyone have any idea if the WatchOn apps works for 4.4.2 yet? Or maybe a rough ETA of when it'll update if not.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mhajii210:
Google Now and SMS

Hi guys. Whenever I use Google Now to send a text message by my voice command, the message is listed twice (duplicate) in the stock messaging app. I am using the stock messaging app. Is there a way to fix this? I checked with the recipient and the message was received once but it is listed as sent twice for some reason. Can you guys test it out with your phone to see if you're seeing the same thing?

mhajii210
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] a103:
No it doesn't work yet. Samsung needs to update it, I'm guessing it'll be updated once Samsung releases 4.2.2 for GS4-TW.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
Bereavement Leave

Due to a passing in my family I shall be on bereavement leave for the next few days. Take care.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] LoopDoGG79:
Sorry to hear of your loss buddy, take care.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] The Apostle:
My condolences, Mr. V.

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] lotzakritters:
Sorry to hear that. Take all the time you need. God bless you and your family
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Danvdh:
I will look after any questions in this thread until you get back bro. Take your time and best wishes
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mhajii210:
Clean install

Hi guys. I just did a clean install of VirginROM v3.1.1 and tested Google Now / Voice Search and when sending a text message via a voice command the message is listed twice (duplicated) in the stock messaging app. Would you guys please test this and see if you're getting the same bug???

mhajii210
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] AnthonyAldrete:
anyone having issues with no service ? Not saying its this rom but its been the 3rd rom ive installed on my girlfriends phone and she still gets no service most of time on 4.4.2.

anyone got anything ?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] a103:
My condolences Mr.V, Take care.

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Try to update your baseband to MK2 if you haven't done it yet. The procedure is in Q&A.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] jonquaker:
Hey yeah I've noticed this on hangouts also so I guess it is a bug. But good thing it actually only sends it once
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] andrewbat:
I had exactly the same thing...I flashed a modern fur my carrier in my country... And BINGO .. all working and back to normal.

Flashed through ODIN
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] chocodough:
I never understood why people flash basebands in Odin. If you are running a custom rom then obviously you have a custom recovery on the phone. Why don't people just use that? That's what I do.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] AGunz82:
I searched but couldn't find it. Is there a way to change the H icon to 4G?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] melqui2004:
I tried cm11 carbon ROM 4.4 and a bunch of others with no problems but camera everything else is running good maybe your flash or download was not good :(
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Danvdh:
yes, look in systemui.apk

drawable-xhdpi
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] AGunz82:
Cheers ?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Sauron@Mordor:
Bluetooth audio has died

I'm not sure what I did, but I've noticed that I no longer have the ability to play bluetooth audio. So any music app or google maps/nav no longer works with my bluetooth headphones or in my car's head unit. Previously, it worked fine. Oddly enough, plain vanilla phone calls DO work.

Any idea what I'm doing wrong? This happens with both the latest 4.3 and 4.4 VirginROMs. I'm on TMO and using the MDL baseband. Everything else seems to work just fine.