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[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] themadarchitect:
Hello All,

I am having some issues here and the normally helpful Search feature isn't getting me anywhere today. I just bought an i9500 which was previously used on Tmobile. It is running 4.2.2 and was confirmed working just prior to me purchasing it. The problems began when I inserted my modified Straight Talk Sim card (which was being used in an Iphone 3gs prior and was cut to fit the S4). The phone recognizes the SIM but does not connect to a network. I tried all the recommended APN settings with no success. The SIM does seem to be unlocked because I can change APN settings.

That got me thinking that maybe I should make sure the phone is rooted before I trouble shoot any further. I tried to put the phone into Download Mode and use ODBIN to flash CW Recovery but without success. Hitting the Volume Down + Home Button (Middle Button) + Power Button takes me to a Factory Mode screen. That screen is un-readble to me as it seems to be in Korean or Chinese (my guess is Korean). I am able to get the phone into Recovery Mode using Volume Up + Power Button however.

Also, after installing the drivers and install Kies, nothing including ODBIn recognizes the phone. When I check in Device Manager (I am running Windows 7 64bit) everything except CDC Serial is installed correctly.

Questions:

- Is there another way to enter Download Mode

- Am I overlooking a step to get the computer to recognize the phone

- Is there something in particular when putting in the APN settings I must not forget to do?

Things Already Tried

Factory / Data Wipe

Clear Cache

Reboot Phone

Reboot Computer

Unistall / Reinstall Drivers

Different USB Cords and USB Locations on Computer

Use Recovery Mode to Update system with a Custom ROM

Any help or troubleshooting advice you can lend would be greatly appreciated.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Obagleyfreer:
You have bought a fake, but extremely good chinese copy of the Galaxy S4.

There's a lot around and the thing that gives them away is not having download mode.

I would get a refund ASAP mate.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] themadarchitect:
Thanks for the reply. I am not sure that it is so easy to write off as a knock off. I also called Samsung who ran the IMEI and Serial and informed me that the phone was from Africa. (Even gave me the correct customer support number to call, albeit overseas) When I check the firmware version that also checks out. Also the writing in factory mode is almost surely Korean. At best we would have to call it a really incredible clone, but I doubt it.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Obagleyfreer:
Oh right well if Samsung ran the IMEI number and said it was official it could be :) You can put an EMEI number on a phone yourself though. That seems a bit far fetched to me though!

So weird that you can't enter download mode though.

Can you post a screen shot of the 'about phone' screen in settings?

And maybe download Antutu and check the system info on there mate
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] themadarchitect:
Great idea will do.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] themadarchitect:
Everything passed except is say Hardware scan:reject But it got a benchmark score of 12687. If this is a clone or fake, it might as well be real (of course it would be better if it had a download mode!)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Obagleyfreer:
An Antutu benchmark score of 12687 is very low.

The Galaxy S4 easily gets 25000+
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lolo9393:
Right 24000 min

Try CPU Z and you get everything in view about your inside device!

https://play.google.com/store/apps/...t#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDMsImNvbS5jcHVpZC5jcHVfeiJd
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mattdt:
maybe it is an official Samsung phone, just has some dodgy hardware that needs replacing... and if i am not mistaken that missing device driver only installs when the phone is put into download mode, mine took a while to search windows update site for a driver even though Kies was installed.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] _Sekai:
i think i´ve found the site where the fake is selling.

it can´t get into recovery mode --> ****ty chinese product. in this case it is from the philippines.

google it: sulit.com.ph
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Arjunbalan:
The same problem as said like you.

please help me tooo...xda Hi,I'm having the same download mode issue as i know my GS4 GT-I9500 is a fake and i get only factory mode when pressing the combo keys,Do we have any possible alternatives as it looks like we need download mode for rooting,cwm installation etc; so please help.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jaswinky:
Fortunately you cannot enter in download mode, because if you could, you would brick your phone trying to flash a rom from a device into a rather different device.

Enviado desde mi GT-P7510 usando Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sunzofman:
anyone found a solution to this?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tushar.mohta:
Any Updates anyone

Hi Everyone,

Anyone has an update to solve this issue
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Chalao:
If you can boot into /system, what´s the result of entering *#1234# into the dialler?

Do you run with stock or custom recovery?

When you install Kies, you don´t need to install any other drivers as they already come with Kies. If I understood correctly, you cut a mini-SIM so it fits the micro-SIM slot of the S4, right? Perhaps you need to go to your network provider and have the card changed for a newer one.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sjakie70:
I have the same phone and there is a way to come in to the recovery menu. Hold down the Volume Up + Home + Power button then you get a reply of the green robot and the NO COMMAND, If you press the Home button again then the recovery menu opens.

If you want to ROOT this phone use the KINGO Android root program, its FREE , and its works fine.....
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] poldom77:
They got him

they got my father ith a fake also. anyone have a solution on this yet? all I want is been able to get into download mode or even recovery so I can flash a original firmware
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LancerEvoDrifter:
well, here's my experience with knockoffs, if you called samsung about the phone and they can tell you the original carrier of the s4, then its a real one, if it just shows up in their system as a phone, then 8/10 times its a fake, so just ask about the carrier specific of the phone first

---------- Post added at 10:51 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:49 PM ----------

if it's a fake, then it is impossible (unless there is a way that i don't know) to get into download mode yet alone download a firmware. I have been scammed many times, so I say this out of experience
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DeepankarS:
Mate you cannot do anything to flash an original firmware.

The hardware limitations wont let you.

If it is a clone, it shall run only the clone software.

Nothing more..

Press Thanks if I helped :)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] adilabdi110:
Hi themadarchitect hru, ur this post is old maybe u got ur answers but i read it today it self coz im very junior here, but bit my search for fake or clone its saying, there is a app call GENUINE GALAXY u just download it from play stor n run, it will show u the results of ur phone.. N i think its for galaxy series, its work for me.. Im attaching one Screenshot here, thnks ?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] plbelanger:
So I have an app that uses various currency symbols and you can select whichever you like via the standard Android preference view and I noticed that if a currency uses the same symbol e.g. USD, AUD, SGD which all use the $ it will default to the last item in the list. For instance, from the list below if I choose USD or AUD it will default to SGD when I click again but if I choose say ZAR, MYR, EUR, or GBP it will stick to that one as the value doesn't repeat in the array. If I have just one entry that has the $ symbol all is fine. Anyone else notice this or am I missing something here?

<string-array name="currency">

<item name="eur">EUR</item>

<item name="gbp">GBP</item>

<item name="jpy">JPY</item>

<item name="usd">USD</item>

<item name="zar">ZAR</item>

<item name="myr">MYR</item>

<item name="cny">CNY</item>

<item name="aud">AUD</item>

<item name="sgd">SGD</item>

</string-array>

<string-array name="currencyValues">

<item name="eur">€</item>

<item name="gbp">£</item>

<item name="jpy">¥</item>

<item name="usd">$</item>

<item name="zar">R</item>

<item name="myr">MR</item>

<item name="cny">¥</item>

<item name="aud">$</item>

<item name="sgd">$</item>

</string-array>
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] mamac:
Hi, I've planned to by the new XDAII i (in Belgium the Qtek 2020).

Does anybody can tell me if it is OK with a bluetooth car Kit? With the XDAII normal, I have a lot a Bleutooth problems that I hadn't with the Mini.

Thanks for your answers.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] Anton.Valleyman:
I've had no issues with the BT on XDA2i, other than my old headset wouldn't work with it - something i've now discovered was probably more to do with the headset than the phone.

All other aspects of BT work a dream.

Cheers

Ant

PS - XDA2i uses a Widcomm (now Broadcom) BT stack, not the MS one as used on the 2.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] DareDevil:
Still can't get my XDaIIi to send files via BT to my laptop! :evil: I tried it with my old XDA 2 and it works a treat........

Someone please help, i don't know how many times i've posted this topic :cry:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] krchi:
So i have installed Alex rac nxt settings they are wonderful btw but then i dont want the Quick Panel setting like the one in the screenshot can anyone help me remove it in the provided app?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] lolsky:
Try to untick all widgets on quick panel, it should be hidden now.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] lieffring:
I need flashable stock rom I only ask because I want to use Verizon isis wallet app just once then restore a my backup because if you do then you will get a $100 Amazon gift card
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Droid316:
Ok do a search from your computer

{°™ Sent From My VZW Galaxy S3 Powered By 7000 Jigawatts Of Zerolemon Juice ™°}
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rosing769:
How to get ringetones from OmegaRom v1.0 4.3 GoogleSE???? I'm newbie......plz.......... Tried searching in Web couldnt find the ringtones......
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] panjgoori:
Hello everyone. I'm very interested to buy Galaxy S2 because of its community support. i would like to new few things about Galaxy S2.

1. how good is sunlight visibility in bright sunny days ?

2. can i use it for another year without any performance issues ?

3. i have heard about S2's heating problem. how hot it becomes when playing some heavy games on it ?

4. how good is battery life and camera performance in low light ?

thank u every one.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gastonw:
1) Good.

2) Of course.

3) It doesn't have a heating problem, it's the game you're running that could be demanding.

4) Good & kind of good.

PS: You can get this info from the 785 videos posted in YouTube.

Sent from the little guy
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m1trand1r:
1. It depens..:)

2. sure

3. hm....mine reached 91°C once while playin heavy 3d game..:D....but notice this : at 1.5 ghz and overclocked GPU up to 440mhz:D;)...otherwise ...it heats up to 70°C with no OCing:)

4. baterry life is decent for me....camera is great even in pure dark...and video also....with flashlight :D

5. S-2 is gettin' older & older....but it's still a BEAST:D

Sent fom my S-II running >>SlimBean build 7 Unofficial (20130710) SaberMod 4.9 by fusionjack<< powered BY >>DorimanX kernel 9.34<<
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] panjgoori:
thanks for the reply. i was considering Xperia SP first but its sunlight visibility is not that good and also camera produces much noise in low light photos and it also has a non-removeable battery which i don't like.

and what about S2's burn-in problem ?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gastonw:
Come again?

Where are you getting all this info?

Please do read the general forum, you've got reliable info here at xda.

Sent from...this is not even my S2
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimic:
Burn-in problem? Define it please? :cowboy:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Slade8525:
idk what happened, i installed a notification bar theme, and suddenly haptic feedback on stock messenger app is WAY low. in fact, ANYTHING i type, the haptic feedback is way low. vibration strength is up all the way, also in nottach xposed its up all the way, its just when i type its almost NOT THERE AT ALL.

any thoughts or hacks? i remember with the atrix i could crank it way up; i like strong haptic feedback dammit.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] mooncraterx:
Hello. I was thinking about making the switch to credo, but am wondering about the ability to flash roms on their note II. I dont see a credo specific rom area of xda. Is it possible to flash sprint roms for credo service or will that send me into a wormhole of brickdom?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] robertm2011:
I'm on Credo and, it being a subcontractor of Sprint, gives me the ability to use any rom on this forum (which I have ;)). No problems here, except the ones that come with Sprint service...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] gmplr831@comcast.net:
Prepaid

Sounds pretty cool to me. I would imagine it is similar to using ROMS ith Ting, Boost, Virgin etc.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] Adam1422:
my question is.....

being a sprint customer, can i buy a phone from credo and get it to work on the sprint network? custom firmware? I feel like it should be possible due to the fact that credo uses sprints network service...right? any help would be much appreciated! I have to upgradeable phones and sprints prices are outrageous!!!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ibrahimmumcu:
Is anyone tried the lastest cygnmd (10.1 or 10.1.1) on international GS3? If you do which one of version? (at&t, Sprint, metro PCS)??
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ads2996:
I just flashed the latest nightly on my s3 with dual boot with the siyah kernal and it seems fine, haven't used it that much. What would you like to know?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ibrahimmumcu:
I tried nightly version but it's not stable so much. And also as you know Google fixed a big bug. But nightly version hasnt updated yet. But other versions were updated 10.1 to 10.1.1
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Blackwolf10:
well the thing is the carrier ones are qualcom and ours is exynos

qualcom gives all drivers

samsung does not

i think they will take some time to update it

either that or the dev has gone lazy
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ibrahimmumcu:
So can i install at&t version? Any crush?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Blackwolf10:
no you can not

it will brick your device because of hardware diffrences
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jvcjbl:
Has anyone else noticed that since the very recent software update that now when you s-beam someone a photo the phone launches wifi and even auto connects to a wifi if available. Before it would just simply send the picture and wifi would turn off if it wasn't enabled. Is there a way to change this to the old behavior?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jvcjbl:
Anyone? Getting very annoyed with this change
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] saif81bd:
i wanted to root my phone, unfortunately in odin 3.07, i checked NAND ERASE ALL option. now i cannot start my phone. i recovered rom using samsung kies. bt it doesn't start......plz plz plz help.........
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] BEingNiCK:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1936452

this may help you the other way which works 90% time is including pit file while flashing rom as it repartitions internal sd

download leaked 4.2.2 it includes all required files then flash using odin & if you stuck at bootloop which should just factory reset & wipe cache all will be alright
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Zackarak:
Hi,

Are there any third party back covers that arent't glossy/shiny as the stock one?

I'm looking for one with a matte finish or just textured. I don't want to use a case, just want to replace the back cover.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] hugo87:
Id try ebay. They have tons with different backs **** carbon fiber or aluminum finish etc.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Zackarak:
Will take a look!
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] stanfna:
Please let me know if you find a real carbon fiber replacement back cover
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] unciviilized:
I have a new black carbon fiber cover , pm if interested.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] MasK:
You can try here:

http://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/Carbon-F...ll_Phone_PDA_Cases&hash=item53fa991c64&_uhb=1

I have one (bought from another seller) and it's awesome!!
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] cydiamante:
Had the same cover on my S3 for 6 months and was the first thing i ordered when i got the S4 :) It looks expensive , cant be scratched and protects the camera lens a little bit more than the std back cover causes its a couple of mm thicker.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Zackarak:
I found two different ones on ebay.

Damn, can't post the links...

One of them is linked in the thread. It has the glossy plastic frame around it.

The other back cover I found, has a smaller plastic frame.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] blulite:
I've always had luck with these guys: Cellular Nationwide Network. I bought the Black Mist battery cover with black leather insert, and love it.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] nismo35:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2300374
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] sarvesvara.dasa:
A friend of mine has a Qtek 1010 with the details given below. Can I upgrade the ROM... and where can I find the ROM - stable version please.. Thanks.

ROM version 3.14.06 ENG

ROM DATE : 10/01/02

Radio version T313

Protocol Version 32554

Hardware ARM SA1110 Speed 206Mhz

RAM size 64Mb

Flash 32Mb
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] LumpiStefan:
You can get most of the available ROMs here:

http://lumpistefan.dyndns.org/

HTH

Stefan
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dellortoPL:
Hi, I'm currently trying to revert my Nexus back to stock using the Nexus 4 Toolkit, and I don't know if I installed the drivers properly, in Windows Device Manager it says "Android Composite ADB Interface", and in the toolkit I'm not sure which one is the serial number, so I'm sending a print screen zippyshare.com/v/48728267/file.html

Am I doing everything ok?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chrisbo4:
Are you using wugfresh toolkit, or mskips toolkit? On mskips, if your drivers are set up it will display the serial # from your N4 at the top of the screen. I had an issue with wufresh toolkit recognizing my phone in adb, but worked fine in fastboot. Both toolkits will help you get back to stock.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fahadsul3man:
http://hippowise.com/revert-stock/
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] username8611:
open adb and type fastboot devices while in fastboot. it should spit out something like a 12 or 16 digit number. if it spits that out, its connected and communicating how it should.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] snak3ater:
Check by using adb devices command,it'll show you your device as connected...

You can also confirm it by adb reboot bootloader command.It'll reboot the phone in bootloader..After that type fastboot devices while in fastboot.It will show your device there..Just check the adb devices & fastboot devices & you are good to go
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dellortoPL:
Thanks for reply, I solved the problem, this thread can be closed.
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dupetreli:
Hello. To avoid bothering everyone with another brick story, long story short:

My L5 is bricked, and it appears in the device manager as some qualcomm device. No emergency mode, nothing. cant power on the device, but as soon as I plug it in the computer, it shows as the forementioned device.

Can anyone provide with a QPST bin file? Any suggestions will be gladly accepted.
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dupetreli:
ncitrus the

shameless self bump
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] foxthemene:
hello there

i cant seem to flash my lt18i arc s

am using flash tool newest version 0.9.11.0

every time i try to flash anything it gives the following error

ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_STATIC="SIN_HEAD_VER";ERR_DYNAMIC="Failed to verify sin header";

i tried

Xperia Arc (LT18i)_4.0.2.A.0.42_CE.ftf

LT18i_4.1.B.0.587_(1254-2716).ftf

lt18i_LT18_4.1.A.0.562_kernel only.ftf

with and without no final verefication

am desperate for ur help

plz help me

it can enter flash mode and fastboot

and it boots the sony logo then gives triangle exclamation mark
[Android Apps and Games] linnuxxy:
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The application also work with other kind of links posted in Facebook such us Box, Dropbox, Google Play and so on!

To make it run:

- Install FacebookLinks

- In Facebook app, open any youtube video.

- "Complete this action using" dialog is opened, choose Facebook Links, and tap on "Always"

- Choose Youtube from the second Dialog... and Tap Always

Enjoy!

EDIT:

Google Play Link

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.obteq.sharetoyoutube
[Android Apps and Games] linnuxxy:
The app also allow you to send youtube pages opened in browser to be opened in Youtube app using Share
[Android Apps and Games] babylordx:
simple and useful. thanks so much!
[Android Apps and Games] linnuxxy:
Bug fix
[Android Apps and Games] linnuxxy:
Now on Google Play

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.obteq.sharetoyoutube
[Android Apps and Games] exsing:
What an absolutely awesome app! Thank you developer!

Makes it much faster and better when viewing youtube from FB now.
[Android Apps and Games] linnuxxy:
thanks babylordx and exsing
[Android Apps and Games] gridironbear:
Is there a way to make this work from any app?
[Android Apps and Games] linnuxxy:
Not sure if I understand what do you mean?
[Android Apps and Games] linnuxxy:
If you mean links of other apps like Box, Google Play and so on, then yes, this app allow you to open them directly without opening web browser
[Android Apps and Games] rkhighlight:
This is an absolutely awesome idea and it works without any issue. Thank you!
[Android Apps and Games] linnuxxy:
Most welcome
[Android Apps and Games] Epikarus:
Amazing!!!! This issue has been a thorn in my side for a while, thanks for creating and sharing this!!
[Android Apps and Games] linnuxxy:
Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] linnuxxy:
Thanks all
[Android Apps and Games] linnuxxy:
The application fixes all other links in facebook posts, and even the normal web pages will be opened directly in the browser without being redirected from facebook.com
[Android Apps and Games] linnuxxy:
The application also save you from browser full of facebook redirect tabs... which open the Youtube app whenever you opened it!
[Android Apps and Games] Epikarus:
This app totally need more recognition.

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[Android Apps and Games] linnuxxy:
LOL... Yes it does!:good:
[Android Apps and Games] linnuxxy:
New update!
[Android Apps and Games] linnuxxy:
Another new update!
[Android Apps and Games] linnuxxy:
UP
[Android Apps and Games] linnuxxy:
New Update
[Android Apps and Games] dxppxd:
Simple and powerful. Thank you for this great app.
[About XDA developers] josedair:
does anyone have any tips fpr us noob romers