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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] spammy l:
Bluetooth stuck "turning on" sprint galaxy s4 NAE stock rooted

Hi,

complete noob here, thanks for letting me post

I have a sprint galaxy s4 (sph-l720) which is stock rooted and running 4.4.2 build number NAE kernel 3.4.0-481102

Wifi works just fine, but for some reason when i try to toggle bluetooth "on", it gets stuck "turning on" for a few seconds, then turns itself off. It never lets me search for devices etc.

Rebooting or changing the battery doesn't solve it.

I searched all around other forums, and found similar issues (but not identical) with permissions in build 4.2, but it doesn't seem this is the same problem. (permissions on the lib file seemed ok)

I thought it might be an issue with my "automateit pro" app, so i tried disabling that app, and restoring from an older version from tibu, but that didn't work.

I also thought it might be my "app ops x" permissions manager settings, but couldn't locate any relevant restrictions.

I believe this began after updating from MF9 to NAE, but since I don't use bluetooth that frequently, I am not positive.

Can you help??

thanks!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] JhoonB51:
You could try Unknownforce's NAE modem and see if that helps........

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=42954149&postcount=2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] eyeDroid:
Updating Android

I have

Software Version: L720VPUAMF9

Android: 4.2.2

Kernal: 3.4.0-953334

Rooted

I would like to update to Android 4.4 or at least 4.3 using Stock, not mods. I'd also like to keep my data if possible. Searching these forums gets me too many results, None of which mention updating Android versions. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] WarAxe:
You should...

1) Flash a custom recovery (if not already done so)

2) Create a nandroid backup using the recovery

3) Wipe dalvik, cache, system, and data using the recovery

4) Flash desired stock obtained from XDA

5) Use Nandroid Manager Pro to recover all your data

If any of that sounds foreign you shouldn't attempt any of it until you understand all of it. This also depends on whether or not I was able to translate what you really meant by "keep my data".

Questions?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] eyeDroid:
I was hoping that I wouldn't have to wipe my data and restore. Just update and keep going. Nandriod and titanium seem to miss little things. I found a few "no data wipe" for firmware and modems, but nothing for kit Kat.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] WarAxe:
Titanium isn't really meant for that although it does a little bit. But Nandroid Manager does a lot. It depends though what you mean by "data". Not wiping system data is highly discouraged jumping revisions.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] cruise350:
You don't have to do any of that. Download the stock nae tar file from random45's thread in android development and install with odin. No need to wipe. If you want root, reroot with cfautoroot afterwards.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] HomeRunLover:
Hi, I have the same predicament as I just got the 4.3 ota update from Sprint. I read on some other Android sites (non XDA) that if you go through with the update, Sprint will know that your phone is rooted.

1) Is that true?

2) Should I care of Sprint knows that my phone is rooted?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] churchey360:
As long as you go back completely stock unrooted and used triangle away then sprint wont know you ever rooted your phone. The only thing that triangle away cant reset on the new bootloader is the KNOX trip but 99% of people at sprint wont go into your bootloader and even see this (or even care about it) if you unrooted your phone and reset everything with triangle away.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] w8setter:
Does anyone have any news about whether or not the regular S4 is going to get the WiFi calling update...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] spammy l:
didn't work- same bluetooth issue...

Hi

sorry for delay in replying- i don't have my PC with me at all times.

thanks for the advice, but i tried it and it unfortunately didn't change anything.

Any other suggestions?

I was thinking of just trying reflashing the whole NAE and see if that worked...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] skandranon314:
I just got a refurb S4 after breaking my old one. Looking for the simplest way to reroot and get to flashing a 4.4.2 ROM via TWRP with no fuss and no muss. I have been looking around for a few hours now, and I am just not sure what is the newest / simplest method at this time.

Thx in advance!

EDIT:

Used the newest CF-Auto Root to obtain root.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2291827

Then odined philz newest touch recovery.

Side note, have not used CWM since before it was touch. The new CWM blows TWRP away. Great work there.

From there all ready to flash a custom ROM.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] HPferoxCraft:
What I do in TB is hit the menu button and choose preferences and change backup location to ExtSd card. Then in the menu right above preferences is batch actions. There are a bunch of different options to batch backups.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Darnell0216:
Sprint ID

My wife and I got our S4's last Friday and I wondered about Sprint ID after noticing the package install after first boot. However, it appears the option isn't available on My Account as I've seen referenced, and going to the Sprint ID support page with the S4 selected as a device (http://support.sprint.com/support/service/category/Sprint_ID-ftr228005cat) produces the message "Sprint ID" is not supported by the phone Samsung Galaxy S® 4." The app and it's installed package are visible in the app manager.

So did Sprint goof up or am I missing something? :confused:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Salil999:
I believe Sprint goofed on this one. I'm not sure exactly how to fix this issue :confused:. You could call them. The closest article I could find is here:

Common Issues with Sprint ID

I've never used any of Sprint features myself, so I apologize for not giving a full solution. But I would try and call Sprint and see what they have to say about it. This is Sprint's Galaxy S4 thread, if you need it: Sprint Galaxy S4

And it seems another person has had the same issue as you: Sprint ID on GS4

Once again, I apologize for not giving a full answer, but I do not know the answer to that. Although I believe Sprint goofed on this one!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Darnell0216:
That's my reply on that thread, lol.

The reason I am so interested is because Sprint ID phones can remove any of the aftermarket bloatware (non-system apps) from the phone at the source. Or I can choose which, if any, I want to install at all. I contacted SprintCare on Twitter and even they're confused as to what happened with SprintID and the S4. Waiting for one more reply before I contact support directly. At the very least, if they can't figure out who goofed the website I'm uninstalling the "Sprint ID Icon Pack" that was full of useless shortcuts and freezing Sprint ID's system app (in case it installs icon packs even after setup boot) until they get it resolved.

Update: (8/10) So it appears I've stumbled on to something big, lol. Although it was there at some point, the purchase page was updated within the past few weeks to remove the Sprint ID reference. I gave a screenshot of the installed app and it's Icon Pack to SprintCare and the issue is being escalated, with them hoping to hear back from S4 techs by Wed.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Jimlarck:
I need some help. I made a thread right here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2403188 , if this is considered spam then I'm sorry.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] ROMANTiC KiD:
Ok first, if you rooted your gs4 with chopper you had to be on MDC, but if you upgraded to MDL or MF9 then only way to root was to use CF-root. Have to you tried to get back to stock with kies? Or odin?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Jimlarck:
No, I haven't. I'll check in a bit and see which version I have.

Sent from my MoKee'd Galaxy Nexus
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Jimlarck:
I have MF9. I'm going to try to odin back to stock to try to fix the USB Debugging problem, then use CF-root, thanks :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] ROMANTiC KiD:
Yeah that was the problem since you were on MF9 you should of rooted with cf root but since you rooted with chopper that would of brought problems.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Hasslehogg:
Sprint S4 help please

Hi

total n00b here and i feel stupid.

I bought 2 sprint Galaxy S4's off craigslist and stupidly believed the seller when he said they could be flashed to T Mobile for $25 each as i wanted a GSM phone.

Anyway, the phones dont have a bad esn or meid i have checked online, also one of them works as i can call and ring out from it, the other one doesnt seem to be activated. It does say already been activated when i check meid on swappa and it says "ESN is currently activated"

what are my options here? can i call sprint and get them to unlock even if its international only? what other options do i have please? i have his details, a photo of his driving license etc but i dont want to lose out on all the money i have paid for them and i am worried he may cancel his contract or whatever he has on these phones and then they become bad phones?

again i feel stupid and will never make this mistake again but any advice or help would be greatly appreciated

thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] ROMANTiC KiD:
For starters if it doesnt have bad ESN you can call sprint to activate them. Also you can unlock them also for international use but there have been some reports that it doesnt always work. If he cancels the contract your ok but if he reports it stolen or lost then your basically scr***d unless you can flash it to another carrier that accepts bad esn. If you can return back and get your money back THATS GREAT. Get a tmobile/at&t s4 since you want a gsm phone. Sprint and verizon are CMDA.

***Word of advice if you plan to buy another phone do some research first before you buy them from someone.***
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] dignifiedsmurf:
I want to make sure that my binary counter is at 0 because I just flashed back to a Stock ROM and now I'm unrooted so I wanna make sure that the device is as if it were brand new.

This is what it says when I go into download mode.

ODIN MODE

PRODUCT NAME: SPH-L720

CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Official

SYSTEM STATUS: Official

CSB-CONFIG-LSB: 0x30

WRITE PROTECTION: Enable
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] itsoldman:
Ok so i have a sprint s4 which has never had a system update since out of the box day one of release, I rooted it maybe a month later and havent had issues until about a week ago, phones data started to get slow, so i decided that it was about to update my system. I unrooted my phone and atm i have no root access but it wont let me system update, it counts down to 0 to reboot but it stays on rebooting now. I dont know if you ever heard of a way to force it to reboot or if there is a way to delete the files it downloaded to maybe start the process all over again. Either way need some help with this.

Thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] malybru:
Hi,

Look HERE

Flash the latest stock ROM.

That should take care of your phone and give you the latest firmware.

:)

Sent telepathically from my S4
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] ROMANTiC KiD:
Its better if you odin back to stock with this

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2375523

And root with cf-root and you should be on the latest with MF9 and rooted and you shouldnt have problems
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] jdscada:
So I think I messed up, a little help please

I have a GS4 Sprint with Rooted Stock Rom MDL firmware. Used tutorial http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2277480 , I odin flashed MF9 firmware into phone, it rebooted fine and confirmed MF9 update on firmware. Next I went into TWRP to do wipe, that went fine, then this is where I think I goofed up. I installed from sdcard Stock MF9 kernel, afterwards got message that it was done and it detected that device was not rooted and If I wanted to install SU and so I did, then it rebooted and stayed stuck a Samsung screen. Did I need to install Stock MF9 Rom first and then install kernel, or can I just install MF9 ROm now and it will be fine? Thanks for any feedback
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Salil999:
Go back to Odin and reflash the mf9 file. Make sure you completely reset the phone. Once you flash that, then you can install the mf9 kernel. And then I believed you can go about and root from there.

I would do everything with odin just to be on the safe side.

Sent from my Sprint Galaxy S4

Hit the "Thanks" button if I helped!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] ROMANTiC KiD:
Also use twrp 2.5.0.2 since 2.6 is a bit sketchy and its causing problem installing roms
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Salil999:
Yeah, I had issues with TWRP myself. I use cwm now, much more reliable xD

Sent from my Sprint Galaxy S4

Hit the "Thanks" button if I helped!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] nu2tilt:
Zoom router and GS4

Hi to all, it has been quite awhile since I've been on this site (used to log in regularly when I had my Evo). I'm a real noob when it comes to this GS4, Only had it a couple of months and I haven't rooted it. I have a question and I hope one of you can help answer. I have a zoomtel mobile router I used to use quite frequently with my Evo (great way to avoid the nasty wifi hot spot charges), but I can't get it to connect with my GS4. Anyone familiar or having similar issues??
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] churchey360:
The best way is to just flash the latest philz recovery and use the reroot option
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] tammyjustin:
Hey guys coming over from the s3...am I in the right place? I see so many s4 threads... Thanks

If it matters for the root process i am...4.4.2....L720tvpubnc6... What's best process to root..I see numerous videos just want to be sure I pick the right one with the info. I've just given you guys. .. Thanks so much always gotten tons of help from you guys!!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] molitar:
Just picked up from a private individual a Samsung Galaxy S4 phone. I have another SG3 phone running M.O.A.R. ROM. I am looking for a stock based ROM for the SG4 as I prefer to stay with the known Touchwiz UI.

I am asking what is a ROM that has added features with nothing removed that is pretty much stock. In other words a stock ROM that has added battery tweaks, volume tweaks, wifi hotspot, in call recorder, and other additional features but without removing anything. I tried to do a search but unlike SG3 none really describe themselves like this. I had two choices in SG3 the People's ROM and M.O.A.R.

I hear that the Verizon ROM can be used on Sprint but with some extra steps and I see that Hyperdrive looks about what I am looking for but is there any 4.4.2 ROM that is like this already for the Sprint SG4? If not where can I read about the additional steps required to use Verizon ROM on Sprint Phone?

My phone is currently at the following.

Android: 4.4.2

Baseband: L720VPUFNAE

Kernel: 3.4.0-481102

Boot: Knox

Rooted with TWRP 7.0.0 installed now.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] falsefive:
Question as to what NAE, MK2, MDC... etc. Means

So I haven't been able to find one place that explains what these code exactly are, despite some serious searching. As a disclaimer, I apologize if this has been explained elsewhere, and if it has, if you'll direct me there, I'll be grateful (and I'll try to answer future questions with your info).

Barring that, I believe the codes refer to the firmwares for Sprint Galaxy S4, and it sounds like NAE is the most current version (4.4.2/Kit-Kat). What about the rest of the pile? MK2, MJA, MF9, MDL, MDC, and any others I may have missed? If these are indeed firmware versions, what are the differences between them? Purely the Android versions? Hardware differences? Backwards/Forwards compatibility?

Your help is appreciated greatly.

<learn>

MK2 and MJA are Android 4.3,

NAE is 4.4

Carrying on...

</learn>
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] dewrust:
You have a l720t which has the spark network... does not have much support to my knowledge and not very complient with the l720 roms

Don't quote me on it but I think the root process is the same
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Alphavillain:
Hey guys!

I have super strange experience with my Sprint S4 (using it in EU , Bulgaria)

I was with some google edition rom for about 6 months and I was happy till the day I got bored , lol.

I flashed latest Sacs 4.2.2 and couldn't get the WIFI working , said to myself "fu*k it" and went to Acheron (AOKP based) ROM.(Tried several others after this one)

Here's where the strange part begins.

Everything works flawlessly...except when someone calls me my phone remains silent , no calls recieved , no missed calls recieved, nothing.... I can call , have 2g/3g i-net , can recieve and send SMS but i cant recieve incoming calls.

I don't have that problem on the Sacs rom , but there the WIFI is gone.

Please help me either fix the wifi , or the cellular problem.

Thanks in advance.

Edit: Sorry for my bad engish , but this is not my native language :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] cruise350:
Yes, they are different firmwares. MDC was first, followed by MDL, & MF9. These were all 4.2.2 Android, and were pre knox bootloader, Which meant you could odin between any of these firmwares without any difficulty. MJA & MK2 are 4.3 Android, and included the Knox bootloader. This meant you could not install a firmware older than MJA, meaning you could not go back to MF9 or earlier. With the Knox bootloader, Samsung included a knox warranty flag in the bootloader which trips if you installed a custom recovery and can not be reset. NAE is the newest firmware and upgraded our phones to 4.4.2 Android. It also included the Knox bootloader and the warranty flag. So to review, MDC, MDL, And MF9 are backwards compatible. Once you have upgraded to MJA or newer you can not go back to MF9 or older. If you are on NAE, you can not go back to MK2 or older. Now, that being said, you can still install roms based on older versions, but you can not odin a full firmware.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] falsefive:
That answers this perfectly, thanks a bunch!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] rachedi1388:
question about sprint s4 l720 4.2.2 upgrade to 4.4.2

I have sprint s4 that is international unlocked and runs on android 4.2.2 .If i upgrade it to KITKAT 4.4.2 will i lose the unloking if so please tell me how to do any thing to get unlocked kitkat

thank you in advance

software version : l720VPUAMDC

baseband version : l720VPUAMDC

build number : jdq39.l720VPUAMF9
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] rhpseddie:
Dont Understand

Hello all,

I recently started using CM11 on my Spring Samsung Galaxy S4. I would like to go back to stock. I have tried using Odin and L720VPUAMF9_L720SPTAMF9_L720VPUAMF9_HOME.tar.md5 to set it back to stock. It keeps failing at aboot. I have tried others md5 files and it keeps failing. Any ideas?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] JhoonB51:
If I am reading your post correctly you should be using L720VPUAMF9_L720SPTAMF9_SPR for your phone if it is indeed Sprint.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] rhpseddie:
Thanks, I am downloading it now. Hopefully this works!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] rhpseddie:
OK, so I tired that specific one and still had the "aboot" failure in Odin. Does it matter that I used the CM11 installer and not the rom?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] JhoonB51:
How are you entering download mode, if you are using the reboot menu, do not. Power phone completely off then use power button and volume down.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] 2WhiteWolves:
Is your bootloader MF9? If you went past that to MJA, MK2 or NAE (Knox was incorporated), there is no way of going back. But you probably know this.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] jdubbs13:
what baseband are you on?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] dragonblue24:
Thanks for replying and this thread got resolved a while back luckily by resetting the phone and a piece of tin foil.

To recap, it turned out that my reception problem was the antenna connection being broken which I fixed with the foil.

Then I had to reset the phone and installed NAE on it, and it's been working great ever since.

Haven't gotten around to root it yet though
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] cruise350:
You are trying to install the wrong tar. You obviously have updated your phone to the knox bootloader at some point. There is no way to go back to MF9 now. Download the NAE tar file from here and install with odin 3.07 or newer: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2663619
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] markmc00:
Replace TWRP with PhilZ?

Hi all,

Hope I'm doing this correctly by just jumping in here with a question.

I'm running the stock NAE ROM which I have successfully rooted and have installed TWRP with Goomanager. I want to replace TWRP with PhilZ (because I want to flash a custom ROM based on MK2 which specifically says to use PhilZ).

How do I remove TWRP and replace it with PhilZ?

Also, can I flash back to a MK2 based ROM from NAE? There is so much conflicting info out there that I'm totally confused.

Thank you for any help you can give,

Mark
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] jdubbs13:
You can flash Philz recovery in Odin... That would wipe our twrp... You would have to get the tar... Let me see if I could find it... I'm on aicp rom with nae and Philz recovery.... I love it

---------- Post added at 05:21 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:01 PM ----------

file:///external_sd/downloads/philz_touch_6.08.9-jfltespr.tar.md5
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] 2WhiteWolves:
Is your bootloader MF9? Did you do OTA update to NAE? If you went past MF9 on the bootloader to MJA, MK2 or NAE bootloader (Knox was incorporated), there is no way of going back. If you don't know what bootloader you are on get My info on play store and it will tell you the bootloader under Software.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] markmc00:
Yes, I did the OTA update to NAE. The Deviceinfo app shows the bootloader to be L720VPUFNAE. So, in order to wrap my pea sized noob brain around this, I need to ask this question. When you say "there is no way of going back", do you mean I can't flash back to ANY pre NAE based ROM, or just not to a pre Knox incorporated ROM (MF9 and before)? I'm wanting to flash back to a MK2 based custom ROM.

Thank you for your patience.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] cruise350:
This is incorrect, you can flash any custom ROM you want to, it doesn't matter what firmware it is based on. You cannot, odin an older firmware once you have upgraded to MJA or NAE.

---------- Post added at 09:15 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:14 AM ----------

You can flash any custom ROM you want. Just follow the instructions in the ROM post and make sure you use the correct modem, kernel, and ROM combinations for success.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] 2WhiteWolves:
Thank you for the correction.