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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] IBeSoNoob:
No Sound

Okay I've tried to search my problem in this thread and I can't get "no sound" to search..it searches "no" and then "sound" so sorry in advance.

I am on the verge of putting my phone in a blender because as of now I have no sound output whatsoever AND everything has been slow/buggy since upgrading to NAE. I lost my sound after getting a certain ROM, it had aroma and I chose a sound mod. Whenever I do anything related to sound/media the process will end and my phone will start lagging etc. I can't make any phone calls or receive them, watch videos, listen to soundcloud etc etc! I looked around the forum and saw someone helping people out by posting a GSM Modem thing and I tried it and no luck. Now my question is can someone help me restore my sound AND possibly get the perks of NAE but be running on another bootloader or whatever it's called? Any help and insight would be nice!

I've tried reflashing different ROMS, kernels and recoveries! I also tried to Odin a NAE modem

Software/Baseband: NAE

Hardware: L720.08

Model #:SPH-L720

Kernel/Build/Rom: Negalite
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] rsngfrce:
If you have NAE, then you want NAE, MK2 would be going backwards...

(Actually, I doubt it was BRICKED or they wouldn't have been able to fix it, it was SOFT BRICKED, which you can recover from if you have a Nandroid backup, but you have to be Rooted to have that... or there's probably a way to system reset the phone, which is probably what they did.)

Since you are already on the newest Android version, I believe I would recommend using CF-Auto-Root (unless anyone disagrees...) to just root the NAE software you already have...

[SPH-L720] CF-Auto-Root
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] rastapapa:
Hello, I have the 4.4.2 Ota update and none of my apps can save to ext SD card even after root and NetApp SDFix.

So I am thinking of going back to kit kat 4.3. Is there a unique way of doing this other than flashing a room and modem?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] cruise350:
You did something wrong, because it should work. Why not try one of the other fixes.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] rastapapa:
Hmm, while totally possible, I don't think I did anything wrong. Root checker confirms I have root and if I run NextApp it says no action required.

You mentioned other fixes, what are they?

The apps I'm using are DoggCatcher and dailyRoads which are both setup to write to ext SD card and had no issues on 4.3. But since the update and fixes that I tried I've had no luck.

My plan was to flash something like stock(ish) 4.3 but my question was to see if there are any quirks going from 4.4.2 to 4.3. Super s4 looked good too, but I wondered if I'd see the same issue going to a custom 4.4.2 rom.

I see most roms asking for NAE, but looking at my about phone, it looks like I am on NG2, is that right?

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] JhoonB51:
[quote name="cruise350" post=54840307]You did something wrong, because it should work. Why not try one of the other fixes.<br />

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Hmm, while totally possible, I don't think I did anything wrong. Root checker confirms I have root and if I run NextApp it says no action required. <br />

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You mentioned other fixes, what are they? <br />

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The apps I'm using are DoggCatcher and dailyRoads which are both setup to write to ext SD card and had no issues on 4.3. But since the update and fixes that I tried I've had no luck. <br />

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My plan was to flash something like stock(ish) 4.3 but my question was to see if there are any quirks going from 4.4.2 to 4.3. Super s4 looked good too, but I wondered if I'd see the same issue going to a custom 4.4.2 rom. <br />

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I see most roms asking for NAE, but looking at my about phone, it looks like I am on NG2, is that right? <br />

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Before you do any of that why not try "FolderMount" from the playstore....install, say yes to fix...After the fix you can unintelligible if you want...fix will remain.

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Uninstall
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] TheCodexNecro:
Noob needs help

Ok that did work for rooting the phone but do you have any suggestions on how to troubleshoot unlocking it? I follow the directions in this thread, , but somehow I disabled my wireless along the process. The phone is running like a snail now and doesn't always even respond. When I try to turn on WiFi is won't even let me. Any suggestions?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] mr.dude5660:
Ubuntu Touch??

was just wondering if there was a working build of ubuntu touch floating around somewhere for the sprint s4
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] EliteN00b:
Tried flashing my first kernel. I'm on SOKP ROM. It flashed and rebooted successfully.

KTweaker was installed when it rebooted. But the kernel doesn't show up in about device and when I check battery it shows 1 hour and 20 minutes left at 56%.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] rsngfrce:
What does Kernel Version show in About Device? Where do you check the battery to see 1 hour and 20 minutes left at 56%?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] EliteN00b:
Under settings And battery.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] JhoonB51:
Try when Installing kernel do not use reboot/recovery menu, power phone off, enter recovery with power and volume up buttons, flash kernel and should install.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] rsngfrce:
Well, you are correct that you don't have the KT kernel, but it is strange that KTweaker got installed. Did you by chance install the Touchwiz version? I believe on the SOKP Rom you are on, you need the AOSP Kitkat 4.4 version.

As far as the battery, if you are looking at the standard Battery display in Settings, I think what it actually says is you have been on battery for 1 hour and 20 minutes and have 56% battery left (NOT 1 hour and 20 minutes left...). At least that is how mine displays...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] RealSpArTeN:
+1

Removed DSP Manager because I didn't need it (which I've done before without issues), but now no sound output whatsoever, lag, etc. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

EDIT: Also, recently upgraded to the NG2 baseband
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] rsngfrce:
First of all, regarding the inability to search for "no sound", that is a STUPID limitation (IMO!) of this site that I have complained about before and the worst part about it is the search FAQ says that you can use a Phrase search (""). You CANNOT perform a phrase search on this site. The moderators will tell you that in order to perform a phrase search, you should go to Google and limit your results to XDA... so now you know. :silly:

Regarding your lack of sound problems, I'm sorry that I cannot help you, but I am very glad I noticed these posts, because they now make me wonder if installing ViPER4Android Audio Effects is what has been causing my ongoing issue with my mobile connection and GPS disconnecting completely a while after I boot my phone. I have posted about this elsewhere on here and the list of suspects is dwindling. If ViPER4Android should end up being the cause, I will CERTAINLY put some effort into looking into your sound issues! :highfive:

(UPDATE): Check this link and see if it helps at all with the sound issue: [Firmware][Knox Bootloader User FIXES] Freezing Dialer/No Sound + Odin Alternative
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] RealSpArTeN:
After repeated attempts, got sound working again! Woot! Thanks man. :good:

EDIT: For future reference, needed to update the bootloader to MF9 for it to play nice with NG2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] TheBigRusch:
S4 Triband WIFI Tether workaround

I just bought an S4 triband with Sprint. I am rooted, and haven't been able to find a workaround anywhere to enable wireless tether. I know the top of this thread has a link to the workaround thread, but I'm a n00b and have not posted 10 times, so I can't reply on it because it's evidently a developer thread. Any thoughts? solutions?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] 2WhiteWolves:
Wifi Tether Router from Play Store $2.50 It will work for now until you can reply on the thread.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] rsngfrce:
This is really unrelated to your question, but I find it amusing (or it indicates my stupidity...). I was looking on the Sprint site at available upgrades for my Galaxy S4 (which I purchased from Amazon, because I f'd up the USB port on my prior phone before upgrade time :(). Sprint listed my phone as a "Non-Sprint Spark". I thought that this meant that they called Galaxy S4's that were not purchased from Sprint "Sparks"! I only happened to learn a few moments ago that this actually means my phone is a Non-"Sprint Spark", meaning no triband.... :silly:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] TheBigRusch:
Thank you! Installed the app. Works on its own w/o a workaround!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] rastapapa:
no luck with foldermount

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Hmm, while totally possible, I don't think I did anything wrong. Root checker confirms I have root and if I run NextApp it says no action required. <br />

<br />

You mentioned other fixes, what are they? <br />

<br />

The apps I'm using are DoggCatcher and dailyRoads which are both setup to write to ext SD card and had no issues on 4.3. But since the update and fixes that I tried I've had no luck. <br />

<br />

My plan was to flash something like stock(ish) 4.3 but my question was to see if there are any quirks going from 4.4.2 to 4.3. Super s4 looked good too, but I wondered if I'd see the same issue going to a custom 4.4.2 rom. <br />

<br />

I see most roms asking for NAE, but looking at my about phone, it looks like I am on NG2, is that right? <br />

<br />

<br />

<br/>

Before you do any of that why not try "FolderMount" from the playstore....install, say yes to fix...After the fix you can unintelligible if you want...fix will remain.

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Uninstall[/QUOTE]

I downloaded and applied the foldermount fix. Still my device can see the ext SD card, but it is not writeable. Ive heard of SD cards going into read only mode when they are starting to go bad, but I put the card in a card reader and ran chkdsk on my laptop and it came back with no errors and looked like it was able to create a folder to it. The thing that gets me is this read-only mode of my ext sd card happened immediately after the NG2 OTA update. Soo frusturating. :crying:

Searching around I saw some people report similar errors with a particular build of 4.3

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=44352140&highlight=writeable#post44352140 (see 3rd post down by SamuriHL). Does anyone know if there are any fixes to this? Id love to revert back to NAE, but someone said that my bootloader cant be downgraded. Is there a odin flashable NG2 file out yet?

My internal storage is nearly maxed out and I cant use apps that i regularly use. Im so frusturated at google for their new handling of this. While I understand that they are tightening security, there should be a method that doesnt render our sd cards as non-writable.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] EliteN00b:
Noob question here. Is there a way for me to edit my Settings.apk file from my S4? I want to edit some of the headers to say whatever I want. Can I do it on my S4?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] 2WhiteWolves:
I downloaded and applied the foldermount fix. Still my device can see the ext SD card, but it is not writeable. Ive heard of SD cards going into read only mode when they are starting to go bad, but I put the card in a card reader and ran chkdsk on my laptop and it came back with no errors and looked like it was able to create a folder to it. The thing that gets me is this read-only mode of my ext sd card happened immediately after the NG2 OTA update. Soo frusturating. :crying:

Searching around I saw some people report similar errors with a particular build of 4.3

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=44352140&highlight=writeable#post44352140 (see 3rd post down by SamuriHL). Does anyone know if there are any fixes to this? Id love to revert back to NAE, but someone said that my bootloader cant be downgraded. Is there a odin flashable NG2 file out yet?

My internal storage is nearly maxed out and I cant use apps that i regularly use. Im so frusturated at google for their new handling of this. While I understand that they are tightening security, there should be a method that doesnt render our sd cards as non-writable.[/QUOTE]

This has a sd card fix try it. Flashable zip thru custom recovery. On first page, just look for it.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2277480
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] rastapapa:
This has a sd card fix try it. Flashable zip thru custom recovery. On first page, just look for it.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2277480[/QUOTE]

Hm, while that does look interesting I already asked Ingenium13 his thoughts based on the more recent thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=54850810.

Ingenium13 thoughts were:

Can anyone else comment on this?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] rsngfrce:
Do I remember something about Samsung re-removing the ability to save apps to the external SD card in the newer Android version? Probably not, or you guys would likely be aware of it... :confused:

One workaround that I can suggest and should work for you is to use the Pro version of Android Tuner [APP 2.1+] Android Tuner. Before Samsung re-added the ability to save apps to the external SD card on the Galaxy S4, there were a couple of us madly searching for an alternative method of doing it. There is an app called Link2SD, but that does not work with the Galaxy S4 due to the file structure and the dev was uninterested it fixing it to do so, despite the two of us offering to pay for the free app if he would...

Then, at some point, 3c added Link2SD capability to Android Tuner (for a totally unrelated reason), and I found I could use it to save apps to my external SD card...I was blown away; he had no idea what a big accomplishment he had achieved IMO (and I told him so)! (It does this by creating a 'link' on your internal card to the app on your external card, so your phone 'thinks' the app is still on the internal card). It is not a PERFECT solution, but it DOES work. Android Tuner is also an AWESOME app for many other reasons, so you may wish to look into it...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] rastapapa:
Android tuner

Thanks for the tip, however my sd card appears to be read-only on my phone. It seems that the NG2 update made it impossible to write anything to my sd card even after the nextApp fix, and the foldermount fix. its visible, but no apps can write to it. If I remove it from my phone and plug it into my laptop chkdsk finds no errors and I seem to be able to write to it without a problem. Do you think that the Android tuner app might be able to correct that?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] steveokinevo:
I have the L720 and was through sprint. Is it possible to make this fully work on boost mobile? 4g and mms? Do I need a new sim card? Trying to get this hooked up or basically pay someone to fix my broken usb port on my s2. Plz help! Thx
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] JhoonB51:
Posted within a certain timeframe.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] steveokinevo:
Huh? Does that mean no not now. Eventually?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] JhoonB51:
Was answering 'rsngfrce' in post above yours...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] zirus1701:
No Cell Service

Hey guys,

I've installed CWM on my Sprint Galaxy S4, and have installed the ASOP 4.4.4 rom from here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2544474&page=22

The problem I'm having is that the phone will not connect to the Sprint network (wifi works fine). I've tried flashing the modem to a different version hoping that would fix the problem via Odin but the flash fails. It does at least FIND the network, but once it tries to connect it says "Unable to connect, try again later" and the sprint network is unavailable.

Here's the phone information:

Android Version: 4.4.4

Baseband Version: L720TVPUBNC6

Kernel Version: 3.4.94-KT-SGS4-KK4.4-TWGE-INTL-06.19.2014-ktoonsez#1

Am I on the right track that it's a modem issue?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] JhoonB51:
Have you tried ##72786#
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] zirus1701:
Yes, I have, none of the ## codes seem to work with the installed rom.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] rsngfrce:
Not sure if this is your problem, but from what I read there you are using the Ktoonsez TouchWiz kernel with an ASOP ROM... you should be using the AOSP version of the kernel.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] rsngfrce:
NG2 ext SD card write issue NOT a bug... (?)

(UPDATE #2): I found the following quote in the description of QuickPic in the Play store:

It sounds to me like you are going to have to wait for developers to adapt or revert to the prior system software..

:mad:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] zirus1701:
I downloaded the AOSP KitKat 4.4 Version from here:http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2297379 and flashed it to the phone. Now it seems to be in a boot loop.

I've reset the cache, reset to factory data, wiped the dalvik cache, and reflashed both the kernel and the rom at this point, and still appears to be in a boot loop (the 4 google colors just spin, and the blue LED indicator flashes).

Any advice or suggestions you could provide would be great.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] rastapapa:
revert

thanks tons for your updates. So back to my original question, is it possible to revert back to NAE after foolishly accepting the NG2 update? What would be the best way? Do I need an odinable NG2 tar file in case there is a problem because of the upgraded bootloader? i dont quite understand the details of the risk of the upgraded bootloader, and the workaround, but thats really what Im asking, for a menthod of how to revert back without bricking my phone.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] rsngfrce:
Dang! You WERE on an ASOP ROM using a TouchWiz kernel version before, correct? Very strange, I will have to give this some thought. Anyone else, feel free to jump in if you know anything.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] zirus1701:
Correct. I was able to flash a different rom, android 4.2.2 and that fixed the bootloop, I'll try going back to AOSP's rom in a bit.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] rsngfrce:
Honestly, I don't know anything about NG2 because I have an older G4 and NAE is still the newest. What I personally know about bootloader issues is that Knox was added after MF9. My phone came with MF9 (if not something earlier, I forget somewhat). If you upgrade your bootloader beyond MF9 (or your phone came with later than MF9), then you have Knox and cannot go to MF9 or prior. I followed a thread on here to upgrade to NAE while keeping the MF9 bootloader. Numerous people here have expressed to me their opinion that this is bound to cause problems and having Knox doesn't matter when your phone is out of warranty, but I prefer to have the OPTION to go back if I need to for some reason.

Anyway, the point of all that is that I don't know personally what kind of bootloader issue you would have... since they are both Knox, I wouldn't THINK there would be an issue, but I don't KNOW that, you've probably heard there are issues. If I can find anything out about this, I'll let you know. :thumbup:

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You know what, I have to APOLOGIZE! I saw you were using an AOSP Rom and from the appearance of the kernel name I thought it was the TouchWiz version (though the name didn't look quite right)... I did some more investigating and what you needed with that ROM was neither the AOSP or the TouchWiz version, but the Google version, which is what you had installed in the first place (though there is a newer version available)! :eek:

Did flashing a different ROM fix your issue with not being able to connect to the Sprint network, or is that still a problem?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] zirus1701:
The network connection is still an issue. I haven't been able to find a Google kernel that I can flash, the only thing I've found is the android rom itself, posted in the thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2544474

After reflashing the Google Edition rom from that thread, it does boot back up.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] cruise350:
Hm, while that does look interesting I already asked Ingenium13 his thoughts based on the more recent thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=54850810.

Ingenium13 thoughts were:

Can anyone else comment on this?[/QUOTE]

There are literally hundreds of fixes for your problem, here is a google search of it: https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=kitkat sd card fix

If these fixes aren't working than it is a problem with your sdcard. Is it formatted for Fat32 or exfat. Exfat does not work unless you are on a custom kernel or rom. I would recommend you remove your sdcard, copy everything to your hard drive on your computer, format it to Fat32, then copy everything back to your card and stick it in your phone. Apply one of the sdcard fix apps in the play store and enjoy.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] rsngfrce:
OK, I think I may be getting somewhere here, though admittedly this is a bit above my head. I believe the problem lies with the ROM you have chosen to flash. That ROM is not specifically for the Sprint Galaxy S4. That ROM actually uses the Google version (vs the TouchWiz or AOSP versions) of the KT-SGS4 kernel. However, I just discovered that Ktoonsez has versions of his kernel other than for Sprint. For Sprint, he has no KitKat 4.4 Google kernel (I do not know why). For at least AT&T and for T-Mobile, he does have KitKat 4.4 Google kernels. Therefore, I would say that the kernel that is included with the ROM you are installing is not compatible with SPRINT, which is why you are having your connection problem... I hope that makes sense! :eek: Your only option seems to be another ROM that is compatible with Sprint.

(UPDATE): I haven't done a lot of research on this by any means, but here is one ROM that may be a similar alternative for you: [ROM][PORT] 4.4.4 Kitkat - Google Play Edition (GPE) Port 06/29/14 RLS1(LTE). This seems to use a 'modified' version of the Ktoonsez kernel for Sprint or something like that...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] zirus1701:
You are a gentleman and a scholar, sir. I flashed that ROM on to the phone, and network connection seems to be fine; SMS and phone calls go through as expected.

Thank you for your assistance!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] rsngfrce:
Glad I could help! :victory: Now I just need to find someone who can figure out my problem with loosing my mobile connection and GPS...