yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] scootersauce:
What happens if I have a hard time reading instructions and answer yes to the disable boot flash question after coming out of clockwork and flashing this new rom? The ROM appears to be functioning.

On the op I see now where it says to always answer no.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] rivas741:
I dirty flashed over 4.4.2. I haven't had any problems so far. Great work Mr.V!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
from my experience, i lost root

good to hear. if you run into any, try a full wipe
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] SalTNutz:
MrVirginia, is there a way to get the stock ATT or TMO data icons rather than the AOSP ones? I don't think they are in the rom, so editing the buildprop won't do it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
i believe so. you would need to decompile SystemUI and navigate to SystemUI\res\values and modify the bools.xml

going off of the MotoX SystemUI that i modded, you need to change the following:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<resources>
<bool name="config_recents_interface_for_tablets">false</bool>
<bool name="config_recents_thumbnail_image_fits_to_xy">false</bool>
<bool name="config_hspa_data_distinguishable">[COLOR="Red"]false[/COLOR]</bool>
<bool name="config_statusBarShowNumber">false</bool>
<bool name="config_showPhoneRSSIForData">false</bool>
<bool name="config_showMin3G">false</bool>
<bool name="config_showRotationLock">true</bool>
<bool name="config_dead_zone_flash">false</bool>
<bool name="quick_settings_show_rotation_lock">false</bool>
<bool name="quick_settings_rssi_tile_capitalization">true</bool>
<bool name="config_hasSettingsPanel">true</bool>
<bool name="config_hasFlipSettingsPanel">true</bool>
<bool name="config_show4GForLTE">[COLOR="red"]true[/COLOR]</bool>
<bool name="config_cdma_femto_icon_display">false</bool>
<bool name="config_hspap_data_distinguishable">[COLOR="red"]false[/COLOR]</bool>
<bool name="show_data_disabled_icon">false</bool>
<bool name="config_show_signal_bars_when_data_only_service">true</bool>
<bool name="config_show_network_type_when_voice_only_service">true</bool>
<bool name="config_show_emergency_calls_only_icon">false</bool>
<bool name="config_enable_carrier_custom_icons">[COLOR="red"]true[/COLOR]</bool>
<bool name="config_enable_carrier_custom_mappings">false</bool>
<bool name="config_enable_carrier_wide_icons">false</bool>
<bool name="config_enable_carrier_wide_icons_are_blue">false</bool>
<bool name="config_enable_narrow_colored_statusbar_icons">false</bool>
<bool name="config_disable_wide_colored_statusbar_icons">true</bool>
<bool name="config_disable_wide_activity_statusbar_icons">true</bool>
<bool name="config_allow_differentiated_inet_condition">false</bool>
<bool name="show_brazil_settings">false</bool>
</resources>

when you do this, be sure to delete the SystemUI.odex file for the changes to appear. this is a MotoX bools.xml so it might not look exactly like this, but those are the things that you do need to change
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Sherrillface:
What plays better with this ktoonez or the stock kernel in terms of snappyness and volume thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] MrNIGHTLIFE:
Does this ROM have the tmobile/kitkat tethering fix included? Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
maybe someone here that has tried both kernels can answer this for you

no. flash GPE CSC and it should work.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] gregorina:
what is this fix?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] nnorton44:
Sometimes my signal goes to 'No Service'; airplane mode on then off doesn't fix it but rebooting the phone does; when rebooted normal bars. Any ideas?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] nivekx9:
Upgrade modem.

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Stock works fine. But ktoonsez can be tweaked...A LOT. Ktoonsez can be really snappy. It depends on preference. Do you like to have things ready to go? Or would you like to tweak?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] nnorton44:
I have baseband M919UVUFNB4; is there a better one?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] a103:
Nop that's the latest.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Sherrillface:
Mostly what im concerned with is out of the box 4.4.3 speed and balance but also volume that is a bit above stock without to much extra going on cause i tend to mess slow my device down after to much tweeking i have ktoonz now much props to him by the way i just really would love to feel stock if you know what i mean im sure you do but need to be able to use fauxsound or something of that nature to amplify and enhance stock audio preference i use caustic and cross dj on a regular and have about 20 gigs of beat bustin music

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By the way my thanks arent processing at the moment for some reason probably my dish network internet will thank az soon as possible
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] The Illest 619:
My reception has gone up from a constant 3 bar to a constant 4 bar and I've read similar results from people all over. Speeds SEEM a little faster than usual too. I'm getting nearly 40mb down, 15mb up with a ping of 40ms with speed test.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] scootersauce:
Before going to nb4 were you running the hybrid modem setup?

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If there is any sort of wish list of mods in existence I'd like to throw in disabling the home button long hold google search pop up.

Awesome rom though, no surprise.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] nivekx9:
It's long hold recent apps and that's it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] scootersauce:
I'm running 4.4.3 ge from Mr Virginia here and when I do a long hold of the home button it pulls up google search. I believe its causing a studder on my phone when I double hit the home button to pull up recent apps.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
working as intended by Google/Samsung.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] scootersauce:
No I understand that is how it is supposed to work. The other person said that long hold was for recent apps and that is not how mine is operating so I was explaining. Just didn't know if that might make the mod list if there was one for requests for tweaks. If not that's cool. Not inferring any issue with the ROM or being picky.

As I said before this ROM is awesome!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] cswroe:
You can reassign what the long press and double tap do in Gravity Box. Works fine.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] HKSpeed:
I just installed this ROM for the first time a few days ago, and I love it. I have a few questions, that probably applies to any AOSP rom:

1. How can I give the messaging and dailer/people app a dark background? does it required a custom apk or is it available via Xposed (I couldnt find one)?

2. How can I answer phone calls by pressing the home button? That is one TW feature I really miss.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] nivekx9:
1. I don't know about this ROM but the features available in Danvdh's Google Play Edition.

2. I think there's an Xposed module for that.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] HKSpeed:
Thanks.

I found a xposed module that can customize physical buttons to do whatever you want. i'll test it out.

http://xdaforums.com/xposed/modules/mod-xposed-additions-t2294274
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] gregorina:
Anyone know where I can get a flashable stock kernel?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
as another poster said, this is something in Dan's ROM. you can pull the apks from his ROM or you can just use his ROM altogether. his is super customized whereas mine is stock with a few tweaks meant for T-Mobile and some various other things I've done that he hasn't.

i'll get one up tomorrow in the GPE Kernel thread i created
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] wtang:
Error while flashing

Can this rom be flashed with CWM? Or do I need to use TWRP? I am using CWM and I get this error message while flashing:

format() expects 5 args. got 4

E: Error in /storage/sdcard1/VirginROM_v4.1.zip

(Status 7)

Installation aborted.

I've checked the MD5 so I know I didn't get a bad download.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
you need either a newer or older version of CWM.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] wtang:
I am using the newest version of CWM for the M919 T-Mobile Galaxy S4. It's CWM version 6.0.4.7. What version of CWM should I be using? Do you know which version works?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] nivekx9:
Well then try TWRP.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] wtang:
I installed TWRP 2.7.1 and then I was able to flash this rom with no problems. I guess CWM was the issue. Thanks.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
I can't remember off the top of my head but the current version of CWM has been known to throw flash errors. the previous version did not. I don't use cwm currently but will see if I can locate the previous one.

I have not forgotten about the Kernel package. ran out of time today [MENTION=4307349]gregorina[/MENTION]
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] GoreTan:
Just updated to this ROM :P and its running great!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] vlad2277:
Guys,

Is it blaster working on this rom?

How about watchon app?

Or it doesn't work on 4.4.3 at all?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] furbyx92:
Yes, latest kt kernel

No, it doesn't work yet, Samsung blame

Works, only tested app is smart ir remote.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] kurpaige:
I just flashed this rom but before I set it up I want to know if it's installed correct. Basically looking at space available it says 9+ gb. Just wondering if that's correct. I read somewhere the gpe had 12+ gb free. Install went without any issues just checking to see if when I flashed I didn't wipe something I was supposed to in storage. Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] nivekx9:
That's right. You'll have the same amount of free storage just like on TW because you can't repartition. 9 GB is right.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] kurpaige:
Ok thanks. Didn't want to set up everything and had to start over. One other thing is there and negative to using nova launcher? Tw was bloated to using it speeded things up but with this being fast already would nova slow things up? Only want to use it for the 5x4 layout.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] nivekx9:
Nova has 5x4 layout...you can customize it anyway you want. And nova is super fast. You're good.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] kurpaige:
Thanks. Got it set up the way I want and loving it. Finally found the perfect combo in gpe and s4 hardware ans size. This ROM sealed the deal
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] winco209:
I Just got a system update on ur ROM I'm on ur newest ROM
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] jkoenig00:
Is there a way to hide the system update notification in the status bar?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] gregorina:
Is anyone else not getting app update notifications from the play store besides when the phone boots up?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] jtgasper3:
Android 4.4.4 was just released. Feel free to ignore the notification until our guru, I mean ROM dev, has a chance to release an update that incorporates the release.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
I have the update. will get to work shortly
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
updated 4.4.4

06.26.14

-v4.2

-re-based off of I9505GUEUCNF3 KTU84P.S001 4.4.4

-a few updates to apps

i apologize for being about a day behind or so. i no longer have an S4 so i have to use a friends in order to apply the OTA, test, etc and this usually takes a bit of extra time. hopefully this is the last update until Android L.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mralexander006:
Thanks for the update -- you move on to the Moto X recently? How do you like it compared to the S4?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
no problem.

i was carrying both devices for a few months but finally had to let the S4 go. i like that it's more compact and some of the features Moto threw in. all in all, i wouldn't say it's a better or worse device. both have their pros/cons versus each other. i've had some bluetooth issues with it but otherwise it's been a great little device. currently trying to wait for S5 GPE, if it ever gets released.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] jtgasper3:
Not to hi-jack the thread, but like you said this might the last update until L. :) What's your new weapon of choice? An S5? Either way what are your thoughts on it?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
i'm currently running an unlocked Moto X XT1053. next up, maybe S5. i was considering G3 but the battery life isn't looking good on that device. i really don't want another AMOLED device, either. nothing announced or coming out this year has piqued my interest honestly.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mralexander006:
I dirty flashed (wiped cache and dalvik) 4.4.4 over VirginROM 4.4.3 and it seems to have worked smoothly with no issues so far. Great ROM. I get antsy to upgrade phones after about a year, but so far nothing else has been really compelling for me either. Maybe once L and a new Nexus is announced...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
yeah, you should be able to dirty flash coming from 4.4.3 to 4.4.4. there seriously wasn't many changes.

i never had a problem with any Android phone really until bluetooth with MotoX. i've heard my particular issue tends to happen with AOSP-type devices. the Alliance family tends to speak up about all sorts of issues regarding Nexus devices so i steer clear. i guess it really depends on what you use it for.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] B. Dre:
Can someone upload 4.4.4 to an alternate server, please and thank you.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] nivekx9:
Delete please.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
keep trying, mate. i pay for my space, unlike most of the other devs...

edit: i can ftp it and put it on mega maybe.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
here's a mirror

https://mega.co.nz/#!joxCmaZB!-gWTzRfTjr2vPoYwVWVXu9Xmc0F6jVyFBJPb52X_YAs
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Drizzythebiker:
So what are the big differences between this rom and Dan's. Like battery and performance for example.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
the differences are his is themed and comes with xposed. mine is almost stock, tailored specifically for T-Mobile users. there are no performance or battery differences. we both use the same kernel.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] GoreTan:
Just tried both, and I prefer Mr.V's. Stock experience is good.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Drizzythebiker:
Thank you for this explanation. With this said I'll probably switch to this rom for a while. I want as close to Google Play experience as possible . But I don't want to sacrifice battery or performance for this.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] gregorina:
Is anyone else not getting notifications from youtube and the play store? Specifically new uploaded videos from subscriptions and updates to apps. I only get a play store notification when I reboot the phone.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
check the settings of your play store.

I've never gotten notifications from youtube

on my motoX I also don't get youtube notifications other than via email. could be because I greenify youtube.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mralexander006:
My play store notifications work just fine.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] id4rox:
Mahalo for the Mega mirror upload. The OP download link downloads at 50-60KB/sec whereas the mega was at 1.3MB/sec
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] scootersauce:
4.4.4 seems to have resolved a few quirks with the dialer for me. On 4.4.3 I'd have to hit the dial pad twice to get it to come up. And I'd get YouTube force close messages even though I never opened it. And the phone would vibrate randomly like I hit a button. Could have just been a bad install of the ROM though since no one else reported such issues. 4.4.4 is awesome. As always Mr Virginia, you da man.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
glad to hear it's a good mirror. guess I might need to change hosts
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mralexander006:
For what it's worth, I've always had good speed off your host.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] GoreTan:
No need to change. Downloaded on your host without any problems.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
thanks. it must've just been congested or something
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
incremental update

06.26.14

-v4.2.1

-made sure lockring was centered

-more app updates

here's a mirror for those that have trouble with my host

https://mega.co.nz/#!e55C3SQT!spj356rbe7z1dQjzO01znjRmdHigZr5j9MXSjhvbqPc
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
Happy 1st Birthday

Yesterday marked the 1 year birth for VirginROM. I have continued to support something that I put together over a year ago. I never imagined it would turn into a project that so many people would come to love and appreciate. I want to thank everyone for their continued support also. You have helped to keep this going just as much as I have. I look forward to keeping this up to date as long as I'm able. Thanks again.

[IMG="Happy Birthday!"]http://apollyon-dev.com/happybirthday.jpg[/IMG]​
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Prodrive789:
Much thanks for making the best ROM for the S4!!

Quick question, can I flash 4.4.4 over 4.4.2?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] chrisb22:
I installed 4.4.3 over 4.4.2 with no issues. I now installed 4.4.4 over 4.4.3 with no issues but only been using for 2 hours. If I have issues I'm prepared to wipe & re-install.

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Has anyone tried to get the gear or gear 2 to work with the ROM?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
no problem.

i personally wouldn't recommend a dirty flash there, but according to [MENTION=395998]chrisb22[/MENTION] he's not having any issues at the moment
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] stratoario:
Hey, I am in love with this rom, its a work of art, thx for all your hard work.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] breals:
Anyone try tethering on Tmobile with this new ROM? I'm going to upgrade anyway but I'm hoping it addresses the intermittent issue I have with using my phone as a hotspot.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] jbm0329:
I wanted to try this ROM (latest version) but when I loaded it, it didn't give me a data signal. I didn't think it was missing a kernel, right? Should I have tried to reflash the ROM? I was coming from another GPE ROM and I did a full wipe before installing this one. Any ideas?

Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Danvdh:
Update you're modem and double check apns. Data is fine on virginROM
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] jbm0329:
My modem is the NB4. Is that not the latest version? If not, kindly point me to the correct one. If it is, maybe it's just a bad flash.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
if you still have issues, flash the GPE CSC located in the OP

that is the latest. of course there's a kernel included with the ROM. which S4 variant are you using??

quite a few people are using this ROM and are having no issues. with that being said, there's nothing wrong with what i have provided here.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] jbm0329:
I will just reflash it. I am using the T-mobile variant on AT&T. I appreciate the response.

On another note, is there a way to add a new reboot option (recovery, download, off, etc) through an app

Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] a103:
Use xposed with Gravitybox. It'll give you lot of customization options.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
you might need to flash the GPE CSC located in the OP. i have this ROM loaded with the T-Mobile APNs. i built this ROM tailored for them specifically.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] jbm0329:
Would I flash the CSC in recovery right after flashing the ROM?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
it doesn't matter when you flash it, as long as it's after you've installed the ROM. but yes in recovery
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] fawkiPhone:
ROM is running flawlessly! 2 Thumbs up!

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For the battery percent mod is that just for 4.3?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
yep. i made it specifically for when i used it. when i moved over to 4.4, i stopped using it. Xposed can do this for you so it's no longer needed.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] nivekx9:
Can you make a battery percentage and reboot menu mod for users who run art? If no, that's okay.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
possibly, yeah. because of the holiday coming up, it wouldn't happen until next week though.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] nivekx9:
Thanks mate.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Chlose:
I have a problem with this rom. It runs great, and you're already addressing the reboot option and battery percent which is also great. However, I found that I can no longer turn my phone off and charge it, as it turns back on after being connected to power. I would love it if you could fix this as well.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] nivekx9:
Upgrade to the NB4 bootloader
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Chlose:
Would that be this? It shows 4.4.2, would that actually affect anything, since I'm using the 4.4.4 rom? Or would it just override the number displayed and not actually do anything?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] nivekx9:
I wouldn't downgrade w/o a clean flash
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Chlose:
So I backup my stuff, flash that, then reflash the 4.4.4 rom?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] merchant2112:
this is a great ROM, only thing not working is wifi calling and i understand it is coming.

mobil data no issues, checked and it works

wifi hotspot checked works..

was able to install walkman v1.2 found here (install walkman and build prop) http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2730431

album installed and working found here http://xdaforums.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/app-sony-media-extracted-android-4-4-4-t2802733

xbmc installed and working XBMC-13.0-armeabi-v7a.apk , found here http://mirrors.xbmc.org/releases/android/arm/xbmc-13.0-armeabi-v7a.apk

didnt try any other version this one works.

hope this helps....

if only wifi comes soon this would be the perfect fast stable rom.... (and the Bluetooth sounds good.)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] a103:
It's a Google Play Edition ROM, Wi-Fi calling is a feature of TW based ROMs. I haven't seen any GPE or AOSP ROM with Wi-Fi calling feature.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] HKSpeed:
for anyone using Ktoonez's kernel with ROM: which one are you using? It is the file name KT-SGS4-KK4.4-TWGE-INTL-06.19.2014? last year I was on Dandvh's ROM and I flashed the wrong Ktoonez kernel (which F'd up my phone). I don't want to make the same mistake.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] norml:
Going to flash the latest version today or tomorrow when I get some free time, but every time I ever flashed VirginROM, I always used Ktoonsez TMO not INTL, Google Edition here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2289140
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] HKSpeed:
thanks for the info. the Google Edition KK 44 kernal in your link has the file name KT-SGS4-KK4.4-TWGE-INTL-06.19.2014.zip. The INTL implies its the international version? Back on Danvdh's ROM I flashed the TMO version of KT's kernel, which F'd my phone. Later Danvdh recommended using the international verson, which fixed everything. I don't want to go through that again.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] norml:
I haven't flashed Vrom since 4.4.2 and don't recall INTL. If it's in the TMO thread then it will work, unless it's a mistake, but someone would've corrected it by now.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] boilerkim:
Is there anyway to set up call recording in this rom?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] id4rox:
there are countless free apps to handle just this
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] boilerkim:
That is true but it does not utilize the TW kernel which allows true call recording.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
thanks for the generous donation [MENTION=2836398]Emoral[/MENTION] :highfive:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] breals:
Love the update. However, I still can't get tethering to work. I flashed the GPE CSC and it didn't address the issues. I can connect just fine to the hotspot but any data request just sort of hangs, almost like it's being blocked. I have a valid hotspot account as part of my plan. Thankfully, Wi--fi is omni-present but the few times I've needed it, it won't work.