yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] laureanop:
Coming from a gnex, the Google camera tends to appear out of focus right before it snaps the pic, but when you actually look at the pic it is perfectly in focus. I've noticed the same behavior on this Rom as well. (Sometimes)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] polo79:
Same here. I finally used the camera a ton recently and that happens a lot. Also, the camera takes the photo fine and somewhat fast but sometimes takes FOREVER to actually save and get ready for next photo. Anyone else? Using HDR by the way......
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hotbread:
I ended up installing this MotoX camera and quite like it. HDR and slo-mo doesn't work, but its focus function works well and I quite like the one tap focus and take the shot action.

Another side note..... As I was playing with the wallpaper, I realize that the blue wallpaper that Virgin ROM defaults me to cannot be selected! So once I change the background, I cannot go back. Anyone have the original blue background? See attached.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Black SER:
Concerning the CSC files....I flashed the T-mobile CSC files thinking because since this is a T-mobile phone I needed to flash the T-Mo version .I'm on an unlocked Tmobile S4 with a ATT sim (Net10). I read earlier that you must use the ATT CSC files if using ATT sim. I inputted my APNs correctly and i am getting my txts and call service ok. Will i have an issue if I don't flash the ATT CSC files?

If I have to flash the ATT CSC file what are the benefits? I am getting my LTE speeds 15/3 up in So Cal which is usual for net10 before the flash/root

Thanks loving the rom and seems faster..Thxs OP!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] deadenz:
how do I stop the 4.3 update on this rom? I'm using safestrap and it doesn't support 4.3 roms
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] nivekx9:
It doesn't do anything.

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Doesn't do anything*
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] deadenz:
How do I stop the notification from popping up?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] dt@yahoo:
Just want to say with this Rom teamed with faux latest kernel.......battery is crazy! Good work!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
sorry for late reply, was out all day today

is this only happening with HDR? haven't had this issue but i don't use HDR

flash the ATT CSC for a better network lock. this is mostly helpful for voice calls i've noticed.

it's in the thread in regards to how to do this (i don't specifically remember). a google search would prob give you similar results on how to disable it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hotbread:
I think you are right. I just quickly tested focusing using HDR and non-HDR.

With HDR, the focus bug is present. I.e. the reticle turns green but the image is blurry...and tapping elsewhere on the screen to focus has no effect: reticle stays green with blurry image.

Without HDR, I get proper response red reticle when blurry and green reticle with image shifting to sharpen. Also, when its low light, it would turn on the flash led to focus and then turn off flash led after image is sharpened.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] roblxskye:
Here's the thing with HDR focus it works just don't touch to focus when you turn the camera on let it auto focus. Try it trust me it works just not it you try touch to focus, even with macro shots.

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Looks like you recharged your battery
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] nivekx9:
Hold it and click info and uncheck notifications but you'll have to do it again at every reboot.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] labrea:
I am not sure if it has anything to do with rom, could be hardware issue too but my wife and I have S4 m919 running latest virginrom, my wife almost not able to use dropdown menu which brings down notifications because of proximity sensor, screen shuts when sensor recognizes a move even when she is not on call, mine works fine.

Any idea?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] polo79:
Yeah issue seems to only happen when HDR is on. By the way, with stills at least, HDR is awesome. I get it now. It Is just slow on this Rom. FWIW I haven't used any other GE roms so don't know about them but cyanogen's HDR is faster than this one. Not complaining or comparing of course, just giving info.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
sounds software related. try a full wipe and re-install. before she installs anything at all, see if it's working correctly.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] igotlostintampa:
So..about dem hover controls >.> <.<

I searched the thread and couldnt find anything about the hover controls being implemented past Page 1... though you did mention it may be possible..

And someone mentioned the Hover Test was functional and reading correctly

any current plans to re-implement these into the rom?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
add the functionality to this ROM? no, not currently
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] a103:
Excellent MOD looks really great and minimalistic... Thanks...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] RBalber:
Any chance there's a add in for the name search by dialer or quick tiles editor? Searched around, not sure what's compatible and what's not. Thanks guys :)

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BTW mrvirginia, I'm usually quiet on the boards but I must say.... Thank you for the hard work you put I for this outstanding well put together ROM. I work in an area where WiFi calling almost a must until I got time to play on VirginROM. I can now live without... :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] polo79:
The Rom has the t9 dialer.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] RBalber:
Disregard the stupid question... The second you said it has t9 dialer I forgot you have yo enable it in the phone dialer settings *slaps head* thank you sir
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] a103:
Is there a way to change the Model Number to "SGH M 919 (Tmobile Model number)"?

I know it has to do with the build prop but I'm not entirely sure :confused:. I've seen a flashable build prop zip for T-Mobile in another XDA forum but didn't want to mess as it was meant for different GPE ROM. I'll post the link to that thread once I get a chance.

Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] jzero88:
Anyone know what kernels work with this ROM?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
yeah. use root explorer or similar app with root permissions. navigate to system/build.prop. open that file for editing.

change ro.product.model=GT-I9505G to whatever you want. be advised, this will prob kill Wallet functioning 100%

pretty much any Kernel that's labeled to work with Google Play Edition/TouchWiz 4.3. if you experience issues after flashing another Kernel, be sure to post them there and not here.

please visit the Original Android Development section for these Kernels.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
go to manage apps, find SystemUI and force stop it. it will reset your wallpaper back to the blue one

[MENTION=4612970]dt@yahoo[/MENTION] looked into what you requested and am getting nowhere right now...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] jzero88:
Thank you. I did try a few for TW and GE but had bootloops. I think it was attributed to TWRP since I tried wiping and reinstalling this ROM but it saved all my apps and setting etc. And would freeze after rebooting. A lot of issues with TREP really so now on Phillz CWM and working perfectly. Will try some kernels with this recovery.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] hovax615@hotmail.com:
I'm having really bad android system battery drains. It drains at least 1% a min. I used betterbattery stats but it's hard to pinpoint the culprit of the battery drain.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
good to hear you got it solved. some recoveries work with some things, and some recoveries don't work with some things. i've had the best experience with CWM personally.

download and install Greenify. you have a wakelock...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] htcclay:
Stable

Hey,

I'm giving my wife my S4.

Looking for the most stable ROM I can find.

Is 4.2.2 the best bet or 4.3?

Thanks guys!!

Clay
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] laureanop:
Virgin for GE(the most stable Rom, period)4.3

Wicked for TW 4.2.2

Slim for aosp 4.3
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] NATA8986:
What does "Remove Gradient Background" mod do exactly.

What is it?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] a103:
It makes the background dark (black ) in settings.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] htcclay:
I would imagine it changes this to all black instead of the fade.

http://www.stunningmesh.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/stunning-mesh-tut21-2.jpg
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] NATA8986:
Thanks guys.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hotbread:
I don't think that's correct.

I think the mod removes the black shadows near the top and bottom of the homescreens.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] NATA8986:
Oh, okay. Thanks.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] th3h0ff:
I ran across this bug about a week ago and thought it was my hardware. Thing say my phone wasn't in HDR. The "bug " isn't just present using that function... The camera won't touch to focus using any "scene" mode in the stock camera app settings. Just an FYI for those to consider. However this rom is by far the best thing that's happened to my GS4 thanks Mr Virginia!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] laureanop:
I always take pics without effects. There's excellent pic editing apps like photo wonder that will do all the effects you want (including hdr) while keeping the original
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
[MENTION=2836664]a103[/MENTION] was correct. it removes the fading grey gradient background and makes it black. this is present in settings, between transition animations with opening an app, and in various apps like root explorer

you are finding a bug with Google/Samsung's software, then. there was no tweaking done to the Camera or it's modules. it was simply deodexed and zipaligned.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Hotbread:
Wow... I did not know that. Sorry, I thought wrong.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] H3adru5H:
My god.. smoothest ROM on the S4 for me so far! Awesome job! One thing, how come I can't play with any CPU settings trickster mod? They're all blanked out.

I got 22 hours with 3.15 hours screen on time for my first run. I wanna downclock to 1.3 GHz and see how much more life I can squeeze out of the battery.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
because the Kernel is stock, with the exception of it being hacked so it works with any baseband, exFat support, and some thermal tweaks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] H3adru5H:
Cool. Thanks for the explanation dude.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] gizmoscoop:
Don't get Wicked, a bit buggy.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] therourke:
I have been using Android Tuner, which let's you mess about with clock speeds etc. Seems to work perfectly, no need for trickster
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
very interesting that this works :cyclops:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] a103:
Thanks for the clarification Mr.V, one more question if I may ask. I also modified the "ro.product.device=jgedlte" to " ro.product.device=jfltetmo" in build.prop. Do you think it will adversely affect any of the Android functionality? I also want to mention that I do not use Google wallet.

BTW I haven't seen any issues so far after modifying it 2 hours back.

And "THANK YOU" again for this awesome ROM.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
not that i'm aware of. it's not going to bork your phone or anything.

some ROMs use an assert check before it modifies your device to make sure the ROM is compatible. i know some over in the i9505 threads have this in place. this really has nothing to do with this particular device mod, though, because with jgedlte it still wouldn't work with those ROMs.

if you try to flash a ROM and you get an "assert failed" blah blah, then you'll know why ;) but that shouldn't happen if you're flashing ones in our section
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] a103:
Thanks for the quick turn around... As always I must say ;)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] therourke:
I've still not been able to install custom kernels, so this has to do. I use it to change to 'powersave' mode when the screen is off. A great great feature
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
faux's mainline works. i haven't tried any of the others. was looking at ChronicKernel. i personally am happy with battery life and performance in general.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] DevinQuigley:
Is there any way to update to 4.3.1? I love this ROM, just wondering.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] laureanop:
Not until Sammy releases it, which I doubt they will. My guess is that it'll be straight to 4.4
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
yeah i'm pretty confident that it'll just go straight to 4.4 as well
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] matthewdavis:
Been using 4.3 on my device for a while. And it's solid. Using standard kernel. Even put it on my wife's phone who has been complaining about tmo bloat. One Saturday, I barely used the thing. it just sat at home. I'd occasionally use it to check the weather or send a text. But after ~10 hours off charge, battery was @ 88%.

Most days I use it as GPS for just over an hour listening to podcasts at the same time. Take a call or two during the day. Then podcasts for ~1hr during lunch. And usually get home with just over half battery left.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] markhameggs:
Great Rom. Loving the battery life and how damn smooth it is. I have a couple questions you might be able to direct me to the right answer or solution.

1. When i restart my phone, Gmail Sync turns off and i have to remember to turn it back on. Do you know any way of stopping that from happening?

2. Is there any mod that you know of that will add the toggles to the drop down/notification bar? (like in stock TW)

3. How do you take screenshots?

4. How do you remove unwanted screens?

Thanks for everything you are doing here Mr. V
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] NATA8986:
I have Virgin 2.4.2 and I don't remember at which point exactly but after I installed xposed and gravity box the root has a problem. The problem is every time I try to reboot from recovery it says that the root might be lost and asks if I want to fix it. I choose "no" and when phone boots up there is no problem with the root. I chose "yes" once but it did not make any difference.

Is there a solution for that bug?

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Try GravityBox xPosed mod for the toggles

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2316070

Volume down+power for screenshot
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ArgentSun:
2. No mod that I know of. Play Store app Power Toggles (among others) sites a really nice job at emulating then though.

3. Hold PowerButton and VolumeDown.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] NATA8986:
I have Virgin 2.4.2 and I don't remember at which point exactly but after I installed xposed and gravity box the root has a problem. The problem is every time I try to reboot from recovery it says that the root might be lost and asks if I want to fix it. I choose "no" and when phone boots up there is no problem with the root. I chose "yes" once but it did not make any difference.

Is there a solution for that bug?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] matthewdavis:
+1 for power toggles
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
add the power widget to your home screen. make sure syncing is enabled on it. go to your settings, make sure Gmail is set to sync. now reboot. i just did this step for step and Gmail is still syncing after a reboot...

to remove unwanted screens, install a 3rd party launcher like Nova or Apex Launcher.

this isn't a bug. i've answered this question once before. i guess i need to update Q/A.

this happens because of the way SuperSU obtains Root on 4.3 and then interacts with the custom Recovery. there is a difference between SuperSU and Superuser, which is in most AOSP ROMs.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] laureanop:
Very happy with xposed and Gravity Box module. So far, no stability issues or increased battery consumption
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
dude, this is nice right here. gonna have to check it out now
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] laureanop:
It is indeed and most changes are on the fly. Don't use their power mod though. It causes a soft reboot sometimes
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] therourke:
GravityBox has some limits. Changing up to 4G for instance... I use a combination of PowerTools and Gravitybox. Notice the PowerTools widget in my dock - scroll left again for main app dock - a nice addition in Nova launcher:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] andrewbat:
Virgin Google Play Rom and Knox

Hi Mr Virginia,

Question...if I flash this Rom, will it trip my Knox counter, or even install it...

Are there any known issues or problems that you know of...I've read the whole post from start to finish and was wanting to see if there was anything wise you knew of
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
as stated in OP, there are no known issues. this doesn't install knox. it's not included with GPE software. as far as I'm aware, the knox counter is tripped with Odin flashing but I could be wrong on that. search google.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] andrewbat:
Thanks Mr Virginia...

Am I wrong in saying that WiFi, Bluetooth and teetering is all good at the moment...

Can anyone else confirm please
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Kerrnel:
Fwiw... Tried to pay at home depot with Google wallet. Crashed after launching (after tapping terminal). Straight virgin ROM, no mods.

Greg
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] nivekx9:
Everything works.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mebborne:
Screen Modes?

Hi Mr. Virginia,

Thanks for all the work.

I installed this ROM, but didn't really like the over saturated screen colors. From previous experience I knew that Ktoonsez kernel allows you to change the color modes just like on TW, so I tried to install it since he had an AOSP 4.3 version. But, for some reason the phone wouldn't boot after installing it. It would just start vibrating off and on and get stuck on the boot screen. I should probably post this in the kernel thread, but just wondered if you had any idea why that happened? Or perhaps more importantly, if you knew of perhaps another way to get the various "screen modes" on this ROM? "Movie mode" seems to be the most accurate. If not, that's fine. Just thought I'd ask.

Thanks again!

Mebborne
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] lotzakritters:
For the boot issue, you need to flash a kernel that it the Tw4.3, not the Asop 4.3. Not sure about the color thing

Coming to you live from my Tmobile GS4
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] H3adru5H:
Ha that explains why it didn't work for me either lol. Really? ANY TW 4.3 kernel? That's nuts.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] laureanop:
Faux has it under TW 4.3, KT under GE 4.3 gt-i9505g
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
are you running stock ROM?

was tap to pay set up and initialized?

did you try more than once?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] therourke:
If anyone manages to get a particular kernal to work, would you mind posting a direct link here please? I have tried a few and failed. Would really like the different TW screen options too.

Edit : I got this one to work! Superb -> international TW 4.3 faux ktoonsez
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mebborne:
So, which of the Ktoonsez TW 4.3 kernels is best for this ROM? I assumed the T-Mobile one, but should I use the i9505 one?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] laureanop:
That's a Dropbox link to the latest KT kernel. It installs ktweaker as well.

Do not mess with off screen profiles. It's a sure SOD.

https://db.tt/hkpAwKSO
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] andrewbat:
Virgin Google Edition Rom

Hi Mr Virginia,

Will this Rom work in Australia....

Excuse the noob question, but do i need to do anything for it to pick up the carriers here...different modem etc?

Has anyone one from Australia flashed this rom yet?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
your current modem will work best, whatever the most recent one is for your phone on stock TW. then, flash the GPE CSC in OP.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] andrewbat:
Again...noob...can you post a link with...or instruct me on how I do that...sorry
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] norml:
Under Add-ons:, download the 3rd one labeled Stock GPE CSC and flash it with recovery. If you don't know what that is, you "install" the .zip in recovery.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] laureanop:
In Ktweaker under miscellaneous there's screen off cpu speed profiles. Meaning you can set your own minimum and max screen off cpu speeds. But playing with these causes the phone to SOD ( sleep of death) where the phone is on, but doesn't wake up till you pull the battery.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] therourke:
Understood. I do use that option and haven't had any problems. Perhaps best not to crank the max CPU down too much?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] andrewbat:
Virgin Google Edition Rom

Hey Mr Virginia,

It seems the links are down...

Anyone else having problems downloading???:confused:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
try the links again mate. no issues here
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] andrewbat:
One last question...i hope...

Does the IR work on this rom?

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Hey Mr Virginia,

All links are sweet now..so not sure what happened before....

Does IR work with the Google Play Edition Rom?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] johnny crapple:
It works great
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] andrewbat:
Can't setup imap email account

Hey team and Mr Virginia

Everything so far seems great....excet...I cannot set up my email account as imap as I have always done....

It just comes up with an error that says - Couldn't finish????

Any ideas please as this is my work email account!! :crying:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
it means some of the info you've entered is incorrect
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] andrewbat:
Imap email

Your right...the security settings were set up high...so to speak...having changed that its now all good.:D

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I just got this on re-boot...

Root Access Possibly Lost Fix?

THIS CANNOT BE UNDONE

1. YES fix root (/system/xbin/su)

2. NO do not fix

HELP>>>What do i do Mr Virginia????
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] toucan:
Select "No"
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] andrewbat:
Hey Mr Virginia and others, how can I tell our switch from 4g to 3g etc
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
sorry for lack of responses. sometimes i don't directly police the thread. for quicker response, try mentioning me by doing @ mrvirginia (no space)

LTE - 4G

H - 3.5G/HSPA+ etc

3G - 3G
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] andrewbat:
Checking and Changing from 3g to 4g

Thakns for answering [MENTION=2651267]mrvirginia[/MENTION] . What I meant was how do i actually check to see what it's on in settings and how can I turn 4g on or off etc?

Also, does the stock message app have the ability to send to groups that are set in gmail as the TW version can or even GOsms?

Thanks again :fingers-crossed:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
the answer to your first question is in QA.

I'm not sure, in regards to your second question.

I need sleep
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Allan4kiting:
Samsung watch on

Hi mrvirgina@

Awesome rom, I have tried them all and keep coming back to this one. I am not sure anyone can help, but I just did a fresh install as trying another rom out and loaded all my apps, but samsung watchon tv app in playstore says "your device isn't compatible with this version"

Is this been seen by anyone else, have tried clearing data and cache in the playstore app, but that didn't help. Rebooted and cleared dalvik and cache partition but that didn't help either.

I have run out of ideas. Am i missing something or do I have to do another clean install all over again?

Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mrvirginia:
you need to mod your build.prop back like an m919. how to is in this thread already