yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] jd1639:
Just make sure when you get it doesn't have the mf3 firmware and don't let the sales person update it for you. If they do don't accept it. When you get it, take the SIM out and root and disable the auto update apps, see other threads for those, or flash a custom Rom
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] WizeGuyDezignz:
But once they bring the phone out to you and break the seal, isn't it yours no matter what? What can I say to decline the phone if it has the update on it without acting fishy?

What are the odds the update will already be on it? How long ago did it come out?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Frogacuda:
There's a 30 day remorse period to return a phone with AT&T for any reason. So I wouldn't worry about that.

I'm in the same position. My plan is to ask them to just give me one in the box and not let them touch it til I get home.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] WizeGuyDezignz:
Well here's the thing... I actually signed up with AT&T yesterday. My gf got the S4 and I got the One. I kinda like the S4 better.

So I'm already gonna have to pay a restocking fee. If the S4 has the update, can I even go back to the One? Is it unlimited exchanges as long as you pay the restocking fee?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] thatbigmoose:
On the box of the phone it will have the software version printed near the serial number and IMEI on a sticker. Ask the salesperson if you can just check the software version first. Won't even have to open the box, and if you get a cool salesperson you can ask them to specifically look for a phone with the exploitable firmware version.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Frogacuda:
I'm pretty sure you can exchange all you want.

Also, there's no "acting fishy." You're allowed to root and mod your phone. It voids your warranty, but the sales reps in the store are not going to narc you out on your warranty anyway. I've had discussions with the reps in the store about mods, and modding concerns and it's fine to just tell them that's what you're looking for.

Also, in my experience, AT&T has had no problem servicing and replacing modded phones. They don't seem to care in practice.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] WizeGuyDezignz:
Thanks a ton guys! I wasn't thinking, so I just checked the box of my gf's S4 and it's the MDL firmware! She got the red one though, so maybe that stock isn't turning over as fast.

I might get the red one just to be safe haha! I will put a case over it anyway. If she just got hers yesterday and it had MDL, I'm guessing mine would too. I'm going to the same store.

Thanks a ton guys for the fast responses! :thumbup:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] starxgamingx:
I got mine last week it was NOT updated, unfortunately i updated it before I knew what the deal was. So you should be ok seeing how you know whats going on =]
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] txtech89:
You should be good just make sure the baseband ends in MDL and not md3. The sales person shouldn't have an issue with it. Let us know how it goes
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] starxgamingx:
I agree with this if you are buying it from a brick and mortar store the sales people wont have a problem with you checking out the phones before purchasing
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] d.cortez:
i too was concerned about the update so i got one (for my daughter) from BestBuy. i asked them to fire it up to make sure it was working and confirm it was MDL before i left the store. first thing i did was remove the sim card, turn off wifi, root it, install TWRP and flashed a rooted MF3 version.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] cuhrazy:
I was only able to return a phone for a different phone once. Maybe other stores allow it but I was only able to once.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] WizeGuyDezignz:
Hey guys, here is the update....it worked out great!! When I went into the store, I told the guy that I was torn between the red and white one since my girlfriend got the red one. Even though I knew that I wanted the white. So he said he wasn't even sure they had the red in stock since it's not as popular as the other colors. He went into the back to check.

He came out with a red and white one and put them on the counter and started opening them up to show them to me. I casually looked at each box and they were both MDL! So I told him that I was in a rush and would put the sim in and do all the setup myself. He was cool with it and I left.

As I type this, I already rooted it and am about to flash a ROM. I'm in good shape and on my way! Thanks guys! :good:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] kejar31:
Lol I got a black mist one last week on thursday that was still fine.. I am guessing. For at least the next few weeks you have a decent chance
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] rjohnstone:
I picked up a red one two days ago.

The sales rep told may that all the reds they had in stock were from an older shipment, so they haven't been updated.

Color was not an issue for me since I'm going to wrap the thing in a case anyway.

Sure enough... I now have an MDL GS4 already rooted, TWRP and unlocked.

Now to decide what rom to flash first.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] mustafu:
If you don't mind, and without going too OT, what brought you to the S4 over the One? I'm a current S4 owner considering going to the One.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] philemmons:
buying my new phone, 7-25, updted it, and exchanged it 7-28. got to love costco. i disable data, and turned off wifi, until i was able to root it. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2297900

and disable to OTA altogether

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2270759&highlight=disable+ota+update

or

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2268946
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Little Bigboy:
received a warranty exchange today from customer service and it was shipped with MF3 ,,, bummer :(
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] ahfu25:
Oh man...I hope I dont receive one with MF3
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] lutharigno:
+1 I have to send mine in and was hoping this wouldn't be the case.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] ahfu25:
They all ship from Fort worth so chances are we might get mf3 units. I just received my shipping info so tomorrow I will let u guys know. Atleast my wifi will work. Cant be too picky
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] markbc01:
That's great . . but please remember to disable the over the air (OTA) updating as well as rooting. . .Several have rooted, but then been caught by OTA's when then had forgotten to do this (or, if you have switched roms, most other roms have this managed already!)

---------- Post added at 03:35 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:14 PM ----------

Hope you don't mind if I answer this as well.

I upgraded my S2 to an S4 (i337) about two weeks ago -and was very seriously thinking about the HTC One instead.

But the following thoughts pushed me toward the S4:

- HTC One lack of SD card,

- HTC One lack of changeable battery,

- HTC One CPU being a bit slower,

- HTC One having a smaller battery,

- HTC One having a smaller screen

- and my impression that the amount of XDA development for S4 seemed to be somewhat more than for the HTC One (Caveat: I have not rigorously checked/quantified this. . . just my impression),

- Oh, also, I loved Shostock Roms on the S2, and knew Shoman94 had a developed for the S4 as well. . .while that was not decisive, it was a big plus).

So far, the S4 has run very nicely, although some learning curves & some quirky things -like trying to really really silence it at night without turning off the volume, and figuring out the 10-billion options. . .But aside the phone performing simply great (using Shostock2.1), I fell even more in love with the S4 this weekend when taking pictures of the kids and using the "eraser" feature to get rid of the chaotic/distracting background traffic sidewalk crowd, yet preserve the nice scenery at SF Bay --it worked even better than those TV commercials! :D

OK, the S4's looks and style are not as crisp as HTC One, and if those, or other features really draw you to that phone -you have to go with what you will enjoy for the long run. . . :angel: but these were elements that influenced me.

Good Luck!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] markbc01:
I can't confirm the custom recovery point; but this site has many posts by those who "only" rooted -and did not load a custom recovery (TWRP or CWM) and then were ambushed by AT&T OTA and lost root. . .:( until a new exploit can be found. . .good info on the phone comparisons btw. .thank you! :cool:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] chimmani:
i am on TW but just rooted and my OTA always failed to update. i missed 2 OTA's so far. it tries to download and fails to install.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] lodidarkening:
This entire thread has inspired me to check my stores' inventory to see what colors and what not are running the old build.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] HORiZUN:
New root method is out for latest ota. Still need an exploit for custom recovery.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] lodidarkening:
Sure enough when I got to work today and checked out the inventory the majority of the phones are updated to MF3. We still have a few MDLs in stock and most of those, as mentioned earlier in the thread, are the red version. People earlier talked about going into the store and having the rep pull everything out of the box to check it's build. I don't believe that to be necessary as the build number is listed on the label right above the imei on the outside of the box.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] HORiZUN:
Im with you. Bought mine on the 30th. Shipped with MF3.

New root method (jortex) http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2387577
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] ronnie498:
I bought nine 2 days ago and was not updated. Just depends on the number of units they have etc.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Forum Runner
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] fruzmatik:
Noob here, please be patient.

Samsung SGH-T989D was running CM 9. Did a factory reset as I was planing to sell the phone, but once I did that the phone was stuck in a loop at the boot logo.

Tried upgrading via recovery mode to the new CM 10, but was still stuck in boot loop.

Tried clearing cache, etc...but nothing would work.

So I downloaded the newest stock Telus ROM, put the phone into download mode and used Odin to flash - however Odin failed.

Now the phone won't start and I immediately get the following message: "Firmware upgrade encounted an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again".

I tried Kies recovery mode but it does not see my phone. Odin still sees it, but wont flash it.

I found this thread for the S2 - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1457458.

But I have not been able to find one for the S2x.. Where would I find the bootloader and kernel to flash as it explains in the above guide...

Or maybe someone has other advice?

Thanks for your help!!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Darth:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2076939

Lots of stuff the t989 there. Just be sure you actually have the t989 or t989d.

Or look through our dev section for probably more up to date stuff.

Sent from my cell phone telephone

---------- Post added at 07:35 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:34 PM ----------

Forget the other thread you found. That's not our phone and anything there that you flash could brick your phone!! ;)

Sent from my cell phone telephone
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] soupysoup:
All u need to do is download Odin 1.85 to ur PC, then go to http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/hercules and download the twrp 2.6.6.0.tar.md5 to ur PC, power ur phone on in download mode, the same screen will come up "firmware...issue", kids will do nothing for this and u will need to make sure kids is NOT RUNNING. Odin will not see the device if kies is running at all, now open the Odin program and connect the phone to PC using OEM factory USB cable, on Odin it should say "added", now click the box PDA, find the twrp file u downloaded b4, click on that file and then hit start in Odin, DO NOT CHECK ANYTHING ELSE... Let Odin do its thing and u will be fine, Odin will reboot the phone and u will now have twrp recovery, boot to recovery to finish rooting process
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] fruzmatik:
Went to the site you linked but there is no twrp 2.6.6.0.tar.md5

I downloaded openrecovcery-twrp-2.6.0.0-hercules.tar

However, in Odin it still wont flash the phone (I closed all Kies processes beforehand).

This is all that happens - just hangs here...

<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..

<ID:0/003> File analysis..

<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] fruzmatik:
I wasnt going to use the files from the other thread, I just assumed I could try this procedure once I got the correct files for the SGH-T989D:

Recovering a soft bricked phone

1) Grab the Recovery Package, and you'll see a bunch of .tar files. Take a look at the names. You'll see CODE, MODEM, CSC and .PIT. Put each one in its place.

2) Turn off your phone. Enter Download mode by presing Volume Down + Home + Power button.

3) Plug in your phone. It will show you, in a yellow box in ODIN, ID:COMx (x being the number displayed, sometimes displays 7, sometimes displays 9)

Now here, take a breath

First try flashing WITHOUT the .PIT and re-partition. And only if it DOESN'T WORK OR FIX then you flash with the .PIT and Re-Partition ticked.

4) Once ready and done all your prayers, press Start. Wait patiently. It usually takes 5 minutes to flash.

Have you done everything correctly until now? Then...

Congratulations on recovering your phone!

You deserve some cake afterwards, and some rest

Now, if your problem is the NAND rw coruption, and wasn't fixed by the above fix, then follow these steps :

5) Download the Kernel. Flash it in PDA. Without ticking Re-Partitioning

6) Successful? Nice, hope is still present.

7) Flash the recovery package, following steps 1-4 This should fix your issue. If it does not, then :

WARNING : FLASHING A BOOTLOADER IS DANGEROUS. FLASH WITH EXTREME CAUTION.

8) Download the Bootloader. Flash it as PDA or Bootloader in ODIN. Without ticking Re-Partitioning

9) Flash the Kernel, as in step 5

10) Flash the recovery package, like in steps 1-4 And that will fix any of your issues

11) After you have recovered your phone, I advise you to have your phone completely up to date by browsing and downloading the firmware for your version through SamMobile!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] soupysoup:
Make sure u have the stock USB cord, and remove kies totally from ur PC, even if u think its not running it still may interfere with Odin, do not, do not touch anything on Odin besides PDA, and as long as u download the recovery tar file from the link I gave u, have the factory cable, and are in Odin it will work, try diff com ports on ur PC, mine likes com5 urs may be different, I had the exact same issue and freaked out like I assume u did and this was how I fixed it, u do not have a soft brick, u have a firmware malfunction, the guide for soft brick won't help u, try twrp 2.4, that's the one that fixed mine, if u need help pm me or hangouts an I'll walk u through it step by step...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] fruzmatik:
Thanks! Switched to a different computer and had no issues flashing.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] soupysoup:
Glad I could help, sometimes even if u think kies isn't affecting odin it just might be, happy I could be of assist, hit that thanks button if u like lol
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] socheat:
Hi brothers

Thanks for ROM W2K5

Thsi is my Memmory

After upgrade W2K3SE to W2K5 for 2 days the error appear.

please help.

Thanks
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] Pyrofer:
You seem to be using your ram twice....

You show 118meg of main memory (ram) and then later on a RAMDISK partition of 95meg. Unless the XDA2 has >200meg ram ( it doesnt) then something is wrong!

As far as im aware you cannot use the ramdisk prog on the fullram versions of wm2k5, this could be your problem.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] helgo:
hi there i have the same problem, got it after i de-installed pocket controller from soti.

checked startup folder for commloader.exe but its not there,

i think its a setting in the registry.

it appears at startup (reset) also after pressing on/off button.

Anyone else with this problem ?
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] helgo:
It has to do with Pocket Controller. Reinstalled the app problem gone, de-installed problem reappeared.

The commloader resides on the bottom right part of the screen (where the BT icon is).

Anyone any idea where to disable the loading of icons in that part of the screen.

Perhaps topic should be moved?
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] socheat:
HI

You are right, I just unistall SITO Pocket controller then like that.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] rhmartin:
CommLoader is the device driver of SOTI's Pocket Controller, it's required by the desktop Pocket controller to be able to communicate with your PDA.

To get rid of the message, just go to the: [\Windows\startup] directory & manually delete the CommLoader(.exe). It should have been removed automatically by uninstall, but it didn't so you have to remove/delete it manually.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] socheat:
Thanks, but there is no such as commloader.exe in my Windows\Startup :(
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] helgo:
Reflash, sofar the only solution for me. or keep soti PC

Soti has hooked itself to some services, dunno which.

cheeerz
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] rhmartin:
interesting...

can it be a hidden file? it shouldn't be. can u put a check mark on the [Show all files] in the menu?

This is just a wild guess but you may want to check; do you have another \Windows directory in the NAND/FLASH/Storage or in any other storage?

Now don't laugh at it, since I used to have a complete \Windows directory in the Flash/NAND storage in Buzz's initial release of WM2k5!!! :lol:

Cheers.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] socheat:
Cannot find commloader.exe anywhere.

reinstall SITO and keep it, that all newver popup error again.

:( :(
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] pschoch:
I know this problem and I have the solution.

Some programs do not delete their notification string when they are uninstalled.

Download this free tool and install it:

http://www.scarybearsoftware.com/checknotifications.zip

Info are here:

http://www.scarybearsoftware.com/ppc_cn_overview.html

After installation, start the program on your XDA. It will show the notification string fromthe Commloader. Klick on it and delete it.

Cheers

Patric
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] socheat:
You are the best

Thanks very much. nothing pop-up anymore in my sweeeet XDAII :D :D :D :lol: :lol: :lol:
[HTC Desire C] Jonaaaazz:
Hi,

I'm long time searching how to get my stockrom back... I found several threads, but none of them worked well..

Does someone has the right ROM (+ maybe kernel) for me?

Thanks already.

Jonas
[HTC Desire C] LaKsHaY1997:
Stock Rom

and stock kernel is included inside the zip

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2220396
[HTC Desire C] Jonaaaazz:
Well, i followed this thread.

Full wipe

Installed with CWM10 from zip on SDcard

did flash recovery and boot.img

but on the startup, it keeps loading ..
[HTC Desire C] LaKsHaY1997:
Idk :eek:

It works for me...And actually right now I am using this Rom..Completely Stock not even Rooted :D

Try re downloading it
[HTC Desire C] Jonaaaazz:
Hmm k, gonna try.. Thanks for replying mate
[HTC Desire C] Jonaaaazz:
how long took ur first boot?
[HTC Desire C] LaKsHaY1997:
umm around 3 minutes :rolleyes:
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cjshino:
Theirs a lot of ways and I want the fastest and easiest way to get 4.3 so what is it? Also Im on 4.2.2 with stock rom, custom kernel and custom recovery. Thanks
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cjshino:
thanks really helpful
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] illru:
Download the OTA and sideload it with adb.

See:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2145848

Section A
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] supitsronnie:
I was just wondering, I can't decide myself. :)
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] BoomBucks:
AOKP 100%
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] dems86:
The first one that becomes available.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] zaclimon:
Bring some PA right here!! :D
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] gksmithlcw:
I'm looking forward to CM 10.2
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Username invalid:
Slim Bean and Ubuntu Touch when it's finished.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Albinoman:
Aokp all the way!

Sent from my Nexus 7 2.0
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] RCDuke:
Probably some form of AOKP or Slim bean.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] KidCarter93:
I'll probably just keep mine stock rooted to be honest. I done the same with my current N7 until I had a problem with it and decided to keep it unrooted.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Simer03:
For this thing I'd probably go with AOKP

Sent from my Nexus 7 2013
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] lyrad12:
go touchwiz go
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Henchmin:
Stock. Don't see a reason to flash a Rom unless some killer feature / battery life improvement exists.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] KidCarter93:
Touchwiz on a Nexus?
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] cdmoore74:
For the first 3 months I'm going to be a crack flashing whore. Bring them all on!!!
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] IamPro:
I know it sounds crazy and might not even be possible but multi window would be pretty awesome :fingers-crossed:
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Jeremiah_1988:
I'm excited to see what cm has coming with the nemesis project. Sounds like they have some good original work going on again
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] dadoc04:
Slim Rom for sure.....
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Nbsss:
I think stock rooted with xposed framework will be enough.

Together with overlays, notifierpro, lmt, app settings module.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Poke_N_PDA:
Definitely PAC when available. I tried that on on my Note II and it was sick. Eventually went back to stock because of Exynos limitations, but that is definitely my go to for Nexus devices now.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] tweaked:
Paranoid Android.

I want it to match my phone exactly. :laugh:
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] michaelg1030:
There is a better option than samsungs multi window. Its on some Chinese tablet. Someone posted it on the 1st Gen N7 forum hoping for a port.

Ill see if I can find the YouTube video.

Edit: here you go.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfR1Jvyin0Y&feature=youtube_gdata_player
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] conan1600:
Anything with An overclock kernal. Whatever includes tablet UI. Or stand alones
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] ggreenwood334:
The most feature packed ROM.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Nbsss:
That's cool, probably not as useful on a 7" though
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] KidCarter93:
Yeah it would, just not TW as a whole :p
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Vanhoud:
Paranoid android
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] jdagreek:
I want something like RootBox ...

PAC or Slim Rom's

But I don't want to give up the Stock Camera ...
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Landara:
Hoping for an iOS port. Failing that, probably gonna keep it stock and just leave it sitting next to the iPad I will buy to make it feel stupid. :fingers-crossed:
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] funkyboy1281:
AOKP, PA, or PAC (Preferred)
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] iforgot618:
AOKP baby!
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] gksmithlcw:
That's HAUT.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] vdub804:
CM all the way!!!
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] bjtcars:
Carbon Rom running it on my Note 2 and its great.
[Nexus 7 (2013) General] Artood2s:
CM. Tried a bunch of others on my OG N7 and HTC One X. Nothing has felt as polished as CM.

Sent from my Nexus 7