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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] sameer9092:
Hi guys have couple of question.

Does nandroid backup make a backup of everything ? including the modem ?

Also i heard some people have trouble with cellular data when they switch roms.

I have a unlocked sprint s4 so if i install a modem or a rom will it revert back to lock ? (unlocked not by sprint)

Also I downloaded a .tar file for twrp recovery and odin couldn't read it can someone link me to the correct file

Thank you and god bless you.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bilgerryan:
The modem does not change unless you flash firmware with Odin. But yes it backs up everything (not the modem though). Tar files are for Odin, not TWRP
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] ggnad:
How to change Network mode to GSM (2G) or UMTS (3G) only. My phone only have GSM/UMTS settings. My phone run android 5.0.1 stock

SPH-L720T

L720TVPUCOH1

L720T.03
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] imcarloslol:
Hello this is random but I don't know anything about this website or how to use it. I just come here to read up. But I need help flashing the stock firmware for AT&T galaxy s4 on NJ4 4.4.4 . I have searched everywhere but I can't find a stock download. I need to get rid of root.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bilgerryan:
Wrong forum. You need to go to the AT&T S4 forum for any further questions. However, since you are here, most Samsung firmware can be found at www.sammobile.com
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] imcarloslol:
I've searched Google for a stock 4.4.4 NJ4 firmware. But that site only goes up to NB1 4.4.2 .
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bilgerryan:
That's sad considering we've had a Lollipop tar since May... But sorry, can't help you here, this is the Sprint S4 forum.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] imcarloslol:
Well you didn't consider that the phone isn't active. It hasn't had service since before may. I'm trying to get it updated and rooted before I activate it on straight talk. And either way if it WAS connected I wouldn't be able to OTA because I can't get rid of root without flashing that stock firmware apparently
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bilgerryan:
Well I couldn't consider that because you didn't mention it lol. Well this the best I can do- http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2616221
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] imcarloslol:
Sorry about that lol. Thanks for the help though.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Spengler:
Hi, I have a Sprint GS4 (SPH-L720). It was given to me from my roommate who used and unlocked it for international use (I'm located in the US). My goal is to use it on T-mobile in the US. When I got the phone, the baseband was NG2. Following the preliminary steps of the domestic unlock tutorial, I flashed the MDC basband with Odin. I then followed the "*#0011#" steps to unlock the phone. This worked but since the phone was previously activated through Sprint without a SIM, the phone was buggy. The network settings showed the prior owners sprint number as the phone number and was still on the Sprint rom. At this point I was still using android 4.4.2, MDC baseband, and the bootloader was NG2. The phone was unusably sluggish. I then read a separate tutorial and flashed a stock m1919 rom. My current baseband is MDC and the build number is MK2. The model number in settings reads as SGH-M91 and it currently has a T-mobile boot screen. I have 4G data working but texting has been iffy and the phone application is incredibly unstable and fails to make calls. That is all with my activated T-mobile sim in the phone. Without the SIM, the phone still has bars and the lock screen reads searching. The network has strength but reads as Unknown. I think these problems might be because the baseband is MDC and the build number is MK2. So I tried flashing the T-Mobile MK2 baseband but it fails in Odin. Not sure what to do. Should I be treating the phone as a SPH-L720 or SGH-M91? I've rooted the phone and it's running TWRP recovery. I've been out of the android loop for awhile now and I'd love to get back in. I think I have a pretty specific problem. I've done a lot of searching and reading over the last week and I'm at a dead end. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I'd love to be able to use this phone and I'll gladly provide more details if needed. Thanks.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] SuperLyam:
first you need to download the latest firmware for your phone from samfirmware & Odin than:

1- Go into the download Mode (VolumeDown+Home Button+Power Button.....Than VolumeUp)

2-Extract the firmware from zip file you downloaded from samfirmware .

3- Open Odin & click AP button & select the .tar.md5 file that you extracted from the zip file.

4- Wait a moment (its okey if odin didnt respond just wait it will work).

5- Connect the phone & hit Start.

Wait till Odin finish your phone should restart on its own.

Enjoy :p
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bilgerryan:
But that will lock his phone domestically.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] SuperLyam:
He can use Galaxy tools
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Spengler:
Thanks for the help. So for the firmware upgrade should I get the Sprint or T-Mobile version? After I flash that, I just install Galaxy tools and re unlock with that?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] awise107:
OH1 > OD2 ?

So I flashed a stock 5.0.1 LP rom last week and it isn't deodexed. The baseband is OH1. I would like to flash a de-odexed rom, but I'm not sure if I need one that has the OH1 baseband or OD2. Can I flash an OD2 rom with OH1 currently installed?

Thanks,

awise107

Edit: for reference, I have the SPH-L720 (jfltespr), not the SPH-L720T.

Also, my intention is to install Xposed with the de-odexed rom, so I can get some things I used to have in the past (Adblock, etc.)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Spengler:
I attempted to flash the the most recent T-mobile firmware from samfirmware (Android 4.4.4

M919UVUFOH3) but it fails in Odin. I've pulled the battery and let it sit for 10 seconds and I've wiped the data, cache, and dalvik cache to no avail. This is the log from Odin.

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> M919UVUFOH3_M919TMBFOH3_M919UVUFOH3_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/003> Added!!

<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..

<ID:0/003> File analysis..

<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/003> Initialzation..

<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/003> aboot.mbn

<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/003> FAIL! (Auth)

<ID:0/003>

<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bilgerryan:
Yes, you can flash OD2 ROMs, you just need to flash the OH1 kernel... I have the OH1 kernel for both models posted in my Wicked X thread, post #3.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bilgerryan:
Because it's not for your phone! You can't flash firmware from another device.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Spengler:
Alright but I asked what firmware I should use and didn't receive a reply. I'm successfully on the newest SPH-L720 firmware from sammobile. Flashing the newest firmware from them gave me GOH1 baseband, GOH1 bootloader, locked my phone again, android 5.0.1, and removed root. I did some research into Galaxy Tools and it's since been rebranded into "idoneapps". I've installed it and there is a tiny sim unlock button but it does nothing when pressed. There is also an online manual button but that just opens a link to the scammy "idoneapps" website. I'm not sure what to do from here. I've tried to access the hidden menu through dialing "*#0011#" but I cannot get past the service menu screen. All online guides point to downgrading the modem to MDC in order to access the hidden menu. That seems counter productive and I feel like I'm running in circles.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] EngineManShawn:
Have s4 sph-l720t sprint running on straight talk with 5.0.1 can't seem to root? Help
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] awise107:
Thanks for the reply!

OK so oddly enough, the OD2 baseband works fine. My only unresolved issue now is Xposed won't install. Getting the same "not yet compatible with Android SDK v21/processor architecture armeabi-v7a".

Suggestions?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bilgerryan:
You're using the wrong one, the Samsung specific one is also linked in post #3 of my Wicked X thread along with Wanam for Lollipop.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bilgerryan:
There was an unlocked modem for OD2 in the General section, but I don't think there is one for OH1 yet.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] awise107:
I assume you mean wrong Xposed? There's like 8 installers on that linked thread, which one do I need? It says to use v5 generic, but I've tried flashing that and it doesn't do a thing.

Thanks for your continued support.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bilgerryan:
You flash that and use the Xposed Installer from the main Xposed Framework thread.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] EngineManShawn:
Haven't seen a reply.. Please help me out with this s4 sph-l720t sprint thanks.. Need root
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bilgerryan:
CF Auto Root by Chainfire.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] EngineManShawn:
Yes but it's not working on this sph-l720t? I will try again. Ty
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bilgerryan:
You have to download SuperSU from the Play Store afterwards. Also uncheck Auto Reboot in Odin.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] EngineManShawn:
I don't believe I unchecked the auto reboot. I have super su installed. I guess you want me to uninstal until I complete the download on Odin?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bilgerryan:
Nope, should be fine with it installed. You can also try flashing TWRP with Odin (use the tar.md5 file) and flash SuperSu zip in recovery. Those are the only two methods I know of.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] EngineManShawn:
Ok thank you I will give it a whirl! Hopefully I don't end up with a brick. Seems like Knox always blocks it. I am not to familiar with the TWRP. I have the tar.md5 file on my desktop with Odin. Let you know. Thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bilgerryan:
Uncheck auto reboot and then pull the battery 30 secs after it says PASS. Then hold Power+Volume Up and you should be in TWRP. Then you flash the latest SuperSU zip from Chainfire's website and you will definitely be rooted.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] EngineManShawn:
Much appreciated. Going to get that done today. Let you know how I make out. I'm sure that I'll have a few questions.. Thanks again!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] romannsjr:
Really annoyed here every time I try copying a Rom from my desktop I keep keep getting this msg....cannot copy item the device either stopped responding or has been disconnected. I know I'm not discoed bc I'm looking at all of the files on the phone.... Any help would be much appreciated

sIV Powered YaDigg !!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] cruise350:
Try a different cable.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] romannsjr:
Actually have tried 3 different cables and the same result with all three...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] KeetsScrimilittle:
Cannot root/ flash tar. New s4 MF9 firmware

I have tried odin with CWM, TWRP

Have tried the chainfire way, and every time it fails. Usually tells me failed to open COM port. Any help?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] malybru:
Hi,

Odin troubleshooting: If Odin accidentally gives you "fail" try the following:

- Repeat procedure.

- Make sure that all actions of Kies are disabled from task manager.

- Change usb port.

- Try another usb cable (make sure it is the original).

- Try another Odin version.

- Uninstall and re-install driver.

- Try another computer.

:)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] hhp_211:
How bout using ES File Explorer

Use its Remote Manager

It sets up an ftp and you can wifi transfer files to our from your pc

I use this all the time :thumbup: no stinking cables :D
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] KeetsScrimilittle:
I got it to finally work. I open the SuperSU app and it states the SU binary needs to be updated. Click continue and says installation failed.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] romannsjr:
Thanks will try today when i get home and get back to you !
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] qu1nn:
Misc Newb SGS4 questions

I have been stock device and I am currently unrooted, carrier = Sprint:

Model SPH-L720

Hardware Version L720.08

Software Version L720VPUAMDL

PRL Version 55014

Android 4.2.2

Baseband Version L720VPUAMDL

Kernel Version 3.4.0-529760

Se.infra@SEP-107 #1

Build JDQ39.L720VPUAMDL

SE Linux Status = Permissive

My prior phone was a htc evo rooted to cyanogen 7.1. Once I have a decent setup that I like, which is stable, I will tend to stay there… and I dont tend to follow the forum threads...so needless to say I am way out of the loop….I was surprised to how many different roms there out in the landscape of android.

I am getting annoyed at many of the default applications that are installed… which stay active and cannot be shut down, many of which I do not use (or at least I don’t think I use). In the past I would freeze applications in Titanium Backup….I would assume that is still a viable option even if I stayed with stock.

Question : Is there a site or a table that defines what each of the applications running in the background do?

That being said

1) is there a ROM out there that is slimmed down without the bloatware? That wont kill my ability to take decent pictures (and panoramas), use a Bluetooth A2DP headset, have decent battery life, wifi, etc.

2) in light of all of the snowden revelations, is there a ROM out there which is more on the secure side? I understand that is vague and it is generally the users fault for installing apps that allow too many permissions… (thought I would ask, as I have been out of the loop for quite some time)

3) would I loose any functionality by staying unrooted > installing the mf9 update > then rooting (using CF root)?

thank you for your time.

qu1nn
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] kourosh1348:
problem with memory card

hi

sometimes i have problem with my m.c. (memory card)

today after running openvpn apk and then market unlocker,i went into google play and updated facebook,then i went to samsung app and updeted S health then when i went to m.c with root explorer ,some folders name were changed.the first word of all change folders name have been changed to µ (a greek alphabet) and at the end of some these folders that had long name have been added "~1".

for example, gobackup changed to µOBACKUP or titaniumbackup changed to µITANI~1 and nothing were inside them.all of files inside have been deleted.

this happened 4-5 times before and with laptop i cant delete these folders because it says they are write-protected and i have to delete them with root explorer or format with laptop or phone.

why this problem happened & how can i fix this?

thanks for helping me.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] xerrad:
Which One.

I have tried many TW ROMS with different kernels but I can't find a stable one. At this point all i want is for my phone not to crash at all or randomly reboot. If you have a TW ROM with no issues such as randomly shutting off, please tell me what ROM and kernel you are using that is working for you.

Thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Jimlarck:
To be honest it seems most S4 ROMs in the Android Dev section are from Zip "devs", those people that just add mods to the ROM.zip and edit the build.prop and maybe change the boot animation, and theme. Apparently that's development, but anyway, I also noticed that most Android Original Development ROMs are source built vanilla ROMs, and that gives you a pure Google experience, but unfortunately it removes all the features you probably got an S4 for, Air view, camera features and motion gestures (I'm not sure if there are ROMs that try to migrate to features from TW to Vanilla, either way they're usually not stable or have some problems here and there.)

Which is why I prefer my Galaxy Nexus rather than my S4, but my recommendation for stability is stock, either way like I said, most ROMs are just stock with a little something on top.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] lowlow5683:
Bout to flash first rom

Newly rooted wanting to flash new aokp rom just got new s4 today and wanted to know whats the proper stuff to wipe in CWM that's the recovery I have I have rooted and rom many times on my nexus but can't remember if I do a system format or anything else second question is is what is this MF9 I see people talking about on here
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Jimlarck:
Factory data reset + System.

I recommend TWRP though.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Hevoz:
Sprint GS4 - Rootbox; Nav Bar Help

This morning I flashed rootbox via goo manager on my Sprint GS4 along with the latest Gapps. The rom is seems to be alright, no bloatware and quite a lot of customization but it comes with onscreen buttons to use in place of your capacitive buttons at the bottom of your phone. Which is something I really don't like since it takes up precious screen real estate. I've looked through all the settings countless times in an effort to find a (Deactivate Nav Bar) button. I was hoping somebody has had the same issue or knows how to fix this problem. If there is any way to remove the nav bar please tell me! :/ Thanks!!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Glitterloveglamour:
Android Robot

why does a red android robot appear on my s4? how do i get rid of it?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] martuseich:
Unrooting with broken screen?

I managed to break my phone already. Dropped it in Lowe's & while the screen doesn't appear to be broken (I've got the Sedio Vitreo glass screen protector. That's prob what's holding the screen surface together), I only get a split second of yellow with black lines (has to be the Sprint splash screen) during startup, only on the bottom right side of the screen.

No real worries as I have the Best Buy coverage ($9.95 / mo, no deductible, no questions asked, no hassle return for repair / refurb within 3 days & decent loaner phone while you wait. Try to get that from Sprint). As long as I return all the pieces whether broken or waterlogged, they'll cover it. I just need to unroot it before the return so there's no chance of any hassle about rooting.

We don't have an HD TV (I know we're behind the times) so to connect via HDMI to a TV isn't an option. Can anybody point me to a good solution?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] mm343434:
Do I need to reset my flash counter?

I am the noobiest of the noobs. I searched the forums and found the guide on how to unroot my Sprint S3 and reset the flash counter with Triangle Away. i need to turn my S3 in to Sprint so I unrooted but did not check the flash counter before doing so. My question is this. I never flashed a custom rom. I simply rooted (using Odin) and then did nothing else. Is it true if I did not flash a custom rom, only rooted, that my flash counter will still be at 0? When I check the DEVICE STATUS under SETTINGS it reads NORMAL. Is that enough indication that the flash counter is at 0? If I do indeed need to reset the flash counter, is there a way to do so without root?

I am sorry for all the questions but the refund of my ETF ($250) depends on this. I don't want Sprint to see I tinkered with the device and decide I can't get the ETF refund they promised me. I did search the forums (i bookmarked the thread on how to unroot and reset the flash counter just in case). Thank you.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] freakluver:
Samsung Galaxy S4 - SPH-L720 - 3G not working. - PLZ HELP!

I bought a Samsung Galaxy S4 -SPH-L720, locked to Sprint in the USA - I live in CANADA. Have Rogers. I didn't not realize at the time that this model was more complicated than simply taking it home and using the unlocking key that all cellphone shops here know how to do. I took it to a store. They have NO CLUE how to unlock it. So I came home and researched. I used.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2415587 [MENTION=2684188]autoprime[/MENTION] - Thank you.

The above thread and it worked... Kinda. I've unlocked the sim card access.

I get celluar - My GSM - Sim Card works, and only works (receiving text and phone calls/ WIFI) when in GSM/ not the CDMA. My wifi works. But the 3G does not! I have 3G with Rogers (my local carrier, and the same carrier of the Sim Card) and a have a limit of 6GB/ Month. So it has nothing to do with the card or a limit. I'm not sure if I followed a step wrong or if there was something I missed. I travel a lot, and cannot rely on being near WIFI to get access to my email all the time. I need to know what I can/ NEED to do to get this to work. I did do the unlock all on my own so I'm not a complete sh*t, I know I'll be able to find something. And I'm asking here first - Since I'm not ALLOWED to post in the actual thread where I found the solution.

Please get back to me with either HOW do I get my 3G working on this phone. Everything else works; Air Gestures, incoming, outgoing phone calls and text messages, etc. It's just the 3G!

Thank you

Krystle - freakluver@hotmail.com
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] EngineManShawn:
Ok I have root. Used Cfautoroot. Phone rebooted. Everything checked out. Only issue is super su says that I need to install update in binary gives me TWRP and one other option. TWRP says that I have to try a other way. I worried about messing around in recovery. So I put my device into recovery and then connect to Odin again to flash super su? Or should I use the device and do this? I belive that I just have to get super su working. Like I said I have root
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bilgerryan:
Just pick the normal way, it will act like it's loading for a minute and then tell you to reboot your device and you'll be done.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] EngineManShawn:
Nothing is working. States su binary needs to be updated? Been trying. How do I update this?

---------- Post added at 01:30 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:29 PM ----------

The normal way doesn't work.

---------- Post added at 01:32 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:30 PM ----------

I was mistaken earlier. Root checker stated that I don't have root. Everything passed in Odin. I have no idea why it won't work. Everything installs perfect
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] otikokoso:
My s4 keeps freezing and the screen goes black (although it's not off coz PC detects it as qhsusb dload). I've reflashed stock Samsung from through odin(even with pit), tried custom ROMs etc but it still does the same thing. What I've realised is system partitions get corrupt upon every restart(I sometimes cannot boot after a fresh install and have to reformat partition. I've changed the battery as well. Please help me

So I took apart the phone and noticed a darkened area on the motherboard (as if it's fried). Can I simply clean with alcohol?