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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Allein8:
I was able to not only root but sim unlock my metro S4, bypassing metro's 90 day policy (questionable as it is).

The general forum has a great sticky http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2419828 that provides answers to most questions.

Personally, I read/watched the videos from these two:

http://galaxys4root.com/galaxy-s4-root/how-to-root-galaxy-s4-cwm-method/

http://galaxys4root.com/galaxy-s4-root/how-to-root-galaxy-s4-using-twrp-method/

He also has guides to flashing roms and doing backups.

Both my metro S4s are rooted, have recovery, sim unlocked, and have custom rom/kernels. My first month with metro is almost up and I'll be switching to tmo in a couple days. While there is a lot of great info floating around, I had to piece together what had been working for different people and ended up with everything working perfectly, but I could of been lucky.

General outline of what I did:

The two above links are much more detailed, but basically, you'll need to download a few files and once you have Odin up and running:

1. CF-Auto-Root http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2294005 (Post #2)

2. Should have CWM or TWRP if you followed one of the two links from above.

Should be Rooted with Custom Recovery, if you want to Sim/Carrier Unlock:

3. Suggest making a Nandroid backup, just in case something goes wrong

4. Flash TMO MDL Firmware via Odin http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2258628 (Follow directions, download UVUAMDL, not Stock)

Should have a T-mobile S4 (all the carrier bloat) at this point

5. CF-Auto-Root again as MDL firmware unroots phone

6. Install and run RegionLock Away with active MetroPCS sim in S4 http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2470551

Should be sim unlocked, rooted, and custom recovery installed. From there, you can flash roms, kernels, or whatever else. Read and watch as much as you can if you are new to any of this, I "thought" I knew what I was doing and had to start over at least once on each phone.

---------- Post added at 12:14 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:08 PM ----------

Metro and T-mobile models are basically the same (except Metro doesn't have any carrier branding, making it better IMO). So yes, tmo is the place to be, http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-tmobile/development
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] bsquirrell:
I have tried both methods quoted, but I cannot get cwm or twrp recovery, even though I get the pass message on Odin, Is there another file I should be using? Is the phone protected in any way? I am still waiting for the unlock time to pass. I have never had trouble rooting phones before!!!:(
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Allein8:
Give this a try http://www.androidrootz.com/2013/05/how-root-cwm-recovery-on-galaxy-s4-gt.html

It's more straight forward then the previous guides I linked to. Should end up with root and cwm recovery.

Make sure to read through it and watch the video first and download all the files a head of time to make it smoother. Follow any directions that are for t-mobile, specifically he has a few directions with "Update: T-Mobile" in front of them that you must follow as the old directions won't work.

Hopefully that works out better for you and then you can try flashing the MDL firmware and then sim unlock. Ask away if you run into a problems though.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] revized:
all this and that , and still no link for the op "[Request] Metro PCS Stock ROM "

we will have to look elsewhere i erpose
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Allein8:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2446497

http://androidforums.com/metropcs-galaxy-s4-all-things-root/756372-official-stock-recovery.html
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] revized:
thank man , i also found it here and it work

http://androidforums.com/metropcs-g...t/773372-unofficial-m919nuvuamf2-working.html
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] jayjr2081:
I'm sure this has been answered but I know that the metro PCs galaxy s4 is the same as the T-Mobile variant.

The question is can I flash the Tmobile

Odin file to the metro PCs galaxy s4?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Android_Monsters:
This looks like a stock metro pcs rom: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2492557
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] jayjr2081:
Update. ..I flashed the tmobile stock 4.2 2 through odin and it worked!! Then it got updated to 4.3!!! I love it!!!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Gass116:
did it and both of mines worked
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Bdmnky49:
metro pcs S4 stock rom plz

hi flashed wrong rom need stock one for S4
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] marese310:
metropcs stock firmware

im tring to find out did you ever upload your metro pcs stock firmware for Samsung galaxy s4 if so can you pleaqse provide me the link to it thanks :good:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] shadnic12:
Metro PCS Stock Rom ASAP

Hey do you still have the Metro PCS Stock Rom I need it ASAP p.s I have a Galaxy S4
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rekuja:
Hi,

So I've done some searching on the boards and most sound issues with S4 seem to be the whole distortion situation, which was addressed in the latest update. I've seen the default_gain file but that's not available for the i9505 version :( is there an alternative file somewhere?

My sound quality is brilliant but for some reason my headphones are really quiet on the S4, I have to put the volume 80% sometimes 90% just to hear them loud enough to enjoy, but it's still too quiet for my taste. I don't wanna blow my ear drums but even at 90% the volume isn't even half of what it's meant to be.

When I plug the headphones into the computer, ipod, etc etc, they can go really loud and even at 50% volume is amazing... Not so much on my S4.

Does anyone have this issue? what can I do to solve this? I've tried the Adapt Sound feature and it helped a little but it's still shockingly low for what it's meant to be.

This happens everywhere, on Youtube, stock music player, PlayerPro, etc.

Device: i9505

Firmware: I9505XXUBMG4

Would appreciate any help on this

Cheers

EDIT: So after 4 hours of epic fail searching, I managed to sort this out.

If anyone has this problem, check out boterkaaseneieren's mod.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2306701
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] sashykanth:
I have had the tablet for couple of weeks now without any issues. 4 days back I shutdown my tablet first time during the night and turned it back on next morning. It won't boot, got stuck on nexus logo. Hard rebooted. It happened the same way next day. But not any more since yesterday. I shutdown and restart every morning without any issues. But chrome has been misbehaving since then. I can't use the browser longer than 5 mins or so. It just hangs and throws the not responding dialog. Sent the error report couple of times. Tried clearing cache, reinstalling etc. Did not help. Tried many sites, happens with every single site, so not an issue with a particular web site. Very weird. Can't use the browser at all. Frustrating. Any one else facing such issues? Any help? thanks.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] TheAltruistic:
Happens to me too. This is a complete guess, but I think it's software related. Chrome Beta hasn't really given me the same issue, if you wish to stick with Chrome.

I'd like to stay positive and believe that the next update for Chrome will reduce the lag.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] sashykanth:
I factory reset my device now. Did not help. Totally broken browser. It was perfectly alright first few days. Can't use the browser at all now.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] sashykanth:
Can someone please confirm. Not sure of its my device, but it's not random freeze. Chrome consistently freezes within few seconds of starting it 100% of the time. It wasn't the case when I got the tablet. I can't use the browser at all literally.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] TheAltruistic:
How does it respond to other browsers like Dolphin or Boat?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ericizzy1:
im on the bonestock 3.3 rom, in which i can enable the native hot spot feature. here is my issue: when i connect my ipad to the GS3, i can surf just fine, but if i leave the house for few min, when i get back, it does not connect to the gs3 hotspot. i have to reconnect manually every time.

is there a salution, app or anything you guys can recommand that will let them connect to each other automaticlly.

btw, i used to have the jetpack, and the ipad did connect automaticlly to it.

thanks much
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Yukicore:
Ever since I installed Viber app my Wi-Fi wan't turning off when in sleep mode. After I force stopped the application it wen't back to normal.

My phone consumes a lot of power, when Wi-Fi is on. About 2-3% per hour. It's kind of what it should do, yeah, because You can make calls on it.

Is there a way to disable the calling function so that it would only periodically check for only messages, as I have a free-talk on all operators available in my country, and I don't use the calling function on the app obviously.

Doesn't seem to be problem with Mobile Data, as the download size is significantly lower.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Theonew:
Change the WiFi sleep policy in Viber settings.

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Yukicore:
How did I miss that, I checked the settings like 10 times, but didn't find that option.

Well thanks for the help. :D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mpetruzz:
I've been having spotty 4g service in my area and its killing my battery. I used to use an app called phone info to switch back and forth on my s3.

That app is gone from the play store and a few I've tried haven't worked.

Is there an app people have had success with??
[HTC Butterfly S] prcking:
I just purchased a butterfly S few days ago. But i found the monitor bottom has some light leak, especially in the dark environment is obvious. Just want to know whether it's in common or a special case on my phone.
[HTC Butterfly S] wasd0109:
Same here
[HTC Butterfly S] prcking:
is it helpful if 1-to-1 exchange another one?
[HTC Butterfly S] Quantum_Sensation:
Please take a picture and post it here.
[HTC Butterfly S] wasd0109:
It seems the source of the leak is from the light for the three touch key
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hypergamer1231:
Hello Friends,

I am getting my I9500 Today and wanted to check what is the safest way to back up efs and to flash custom roms.....I had an S3 and has lost the IMEI.....but samsung were kind enough to replace the motherboard.....I really dont wish to mess with my new S4 and want to enjoy custom roms without any worries,,,,,,,Is it true that with the latest software updates samsung is blocking backup of EFS>......Some useful steps in the right direction would be highly appreciated!!!!! Cheers
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] addictz809:
Right now I can't post link because my user it's too new but if you search in Google you can find for "Efs Professional Tool v2.0"

There are a guide from Galaxysmanual dot com

By the way change my rom like 2 times a day and I never lost the efs
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HS™:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2379400

use the link root is must for taking backup

and don't worry abt Samsung blocking etc if they block XDA is a place to get solution for the same
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] droren:
hello ppl

i want to understand :

if htc is sold magician phones all over the world to networks providers why they didnt publish firmware updates? why i saw only network providors updates?

also , what is the changes between networks providors firmwares?

its only the style plus the providors application?

can i install imate firmware on O2 phone?

what is the latest firmware ?

thans in advance

Dror Engel
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] themonyo:
Hi, guys.

I am quite annoyed by that extra confirmation to activate your data connection either by tapping the toggle switch or from the settings

is there a way to disable that?

:fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shbaldw:
edit: never mind, doesn't work, didn't read fully, apologies.

Sent from rooted carbon note 2, with the xda app
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] themonyo:
oops... sorry, forgot to mention that I'm on stock (10.3.1.A.0.244) 4.2.2

rooted
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] arenaboy007:
So I have an XGO running CM10.1 and I was wondering if there are tweaks, mods that would help make it faster.

I have currently tried V6supercharger, and pimp my rom. I have read about seeders but haven't tested it yet.

Any recommendations?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] Dassin4:
Thanks for the review! I was just about ready to pull the trigger on this one, but now I will explore other options.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] Landara:
Exactly why I posted it. It's a fine case other than the stand issue. But for me that's the most important feature of a case. Good luck in your search and if Blurex posts a new Magyc case for our device, JUMP ON IT. They released a new case today, I got email about it. Just not the type I want. It's likely better than the one above, since it does not have a stand which bends under and back, but instead works almost like the one I am used to.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] tweaked:
I think the stand is perfect.....not sure wtf you really talking bout there..
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] Landara:
To each his own I suppose. Glad you are happy with the feature. I am not. Perhaps my unit is made wrong, or we just have different ideas about what constitutes a good stand. As long as you are happy, I'm happy for ya.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] tweaked:
Well from your pictures you dont even have it tucked in all the way... But its completely stable and at a perfect cubicle desk viewing angle....

For 99 cents...what I paid, this may be the best case I have ever seen. Then again, I may just have lower expectations for 99 cents.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] Landara:
I am not considering the price in this review. The point of it is to help people determine if this case is a suitable daily driver for them. If you start adjusting value vs price point etc, this whole thing gets messy fast. I am only looking at the end result, which is the case you get. I'll leave it to others to decide if a case is worth more to them because it costs less, etc. I did in fact have it all the way tucked in when doing this review. Maybe not in the picture, but that fact has not made it any less annoying to prop it up compared to a case like my previous one. So i stand by my opinion, which is after all just my opinion and not a statement of fact. Others can read my review, and yours if you chose to make one, and decide for themselves :)
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] jayochs:
wait... what???

hahahahaha

I'm cracking up. am I the only one that sees this? hahaha
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] Landara:
Obviously that's just a bit of humor and in no way a legally admissible representation of my activities last night or any other night.... ever.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] tweaked:
Heh, I thought it was funny. If that makes a difference. lol

I also applaud the panty shot.:laugh:
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] jayochs:
hahaha I thought you ended up meaning to post a pic of the case, but accidentally uploaded something from your private stash... hahahah
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] karnoff:
Quality very well written review. Thank you, even though it didn't help as I already received the case. I still enjoyed the review haha, good **** man
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] Landara:
Updated the OP with some new and unfortunate information about this case, for anyone reading this far down :p
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] androidtoy09:
OK, call me a pervert but she was wearing purple :p

OK I stop. Thanks for the review.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] karnoff:
That new updated info could vary between devices because I do not have that problem. So it's hit or miss
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] Landara:
Yup but certainly worth mentioning. I doubt the screw up was on just *ONE* case. Likely they had a bad batch or two get out. Best to warn people at least.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] karnoff:
True. Just wanted to mention mine is fine. For now...haha
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] Landara:
I suppose that is possible. Never heard of such a thing before. I will have to check into it. I've a new case coming in a day or 2, that will tell me. If it still does it with that case, I may return it.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] HKSpeed:
I received a Poetic Slimbook case yesterday, which resembles the Moko the most (compared to other Chinese brands), and the sleep/wake function works very poorly. I think the case magnet is too weak. Its smaller than the magnets in the flap, plus it is buried under the elastic interior strap (more material between the magnet and sensor in tablet). After practicing opening and closing the flap for several minutes the tablet responds better, but still only 60-70% of the time.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] th3xeroeagle:
I received this one and the slim one today {shipped august 12} from China to Canada. 14.xx$ for both, I have to say they are pretty well built for 7$ each {or 0.99$ each + shipping}
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] johnomaz:
This is the case I bought and I agree, its not the best at standing up but as I used it more and more with the stand, the material started to feel a bit more 'broken in' and it stayed much better. As for the smart cover, i've yet to have an issue with it.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] deesonw22:
i have a Motorola Photon.and when i insert the plug from my ear buds into the headphone jack on my phone the music continues to come from the speaker on my phone and not out of the ear buds i have tried different ear buds but they all do the same,and the earbuds work on other devices,is it smething simple or should i buy a new device?? thanks for any and all helpful advice,and yes i'm a noob.....
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shimp208:
This may seem like a obvious question but do you have the headphone jack on the earbuds plugged truly all the way into the phones headphone jack? Make sure once the earbuds are plugged in your phone should show an icon of a pair of headphones on the notification bar indicating it recognizes that earbuds or headphones are connected to the device.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Get_Murked:
Ok I've looked in every forum for some kind of help with this but nothing works. I tried reflashing the kernel doing a recovery tried to flash my old boot image but it was corrupt I tried to flash a stock kernel reinstall it that didn't work and I don't know what else to do every method I've tried continues to give me the unexpected error in the stweaks app I'm rooted stock with the perceus kernel running xposed on a att galaxy note 2 sgh i317.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] perpotator:
I have the same issue but with Adam kernel 2.7. Really hope there is a fix to this problem.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] G7Baker:
Have you tried to uninstall S tweaks and than reinstall.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Get_Murked:
Of course like 15 times even went in and deleted some kernel files and reflashed the kernel.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bajanman:
Wondering if you made a back up of your Rom. If you did:thumbup:

Then try to flash another Rom, install your kernel of choice, then install Stweaks after that. Reboot then try running the app again! See if you get the same error!! Might just be some corrupt data in there causing you that problem!!

If problem persist then I'll recommend doing a full wipe of your system. If you want to have a clean slate too work from..

Me 2¢®:cool:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Get_Murked:
Yeah I've pretty much gave up and plan on flashing jedi this weekend along with a full wipe and reinstall the data from a backup.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bajanman:
Ok the part about reinstalling data! If that's from a back up, that's not recommend!!

Restoring data is where you'll get your PROBLEMS!!!:banghead:

Especially back up data from another Rom!

If your not happy with your results there's plenty of TW Rom's in the development section..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Get_Murked:
I read in one of the forums that you can reinstall just the data not the boot img and all that good stuff and it would work. If this isn't the case I'll just get titanium backup.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bajanman:
Yes you can do that I've done it in the past. But I just prefer to start fresh. That way there's no issue of PROBLEMS!! Because restoring just brings over existing issues! From your previous system set up...

But try it, if it works great then your good to go.:thumbup:

If not then start over as I SAID ok...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Get_Murked:
Gotcha. Thanks for the input.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bajanman:
You're welcome here to HELP bruh!!! Get stuck with something I can help you with send me a PM ok..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Get_Murked:
Will do
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] perpotator:
I unistalled busybox and removed permission i supersu and rebooted and installed busybox again and now stweaks is working. i didnt tick auto-update in busybox. busybox version 1.20.2 installed now :)

Hope this helps
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Get_Murked:
Interesting I did uninstall busybox from the bin but it wouldn't let me from xbin so I just gave up and flashed jedi... jedi is a dope rom.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] ariesamit.roy@gmail.com:
sTweaks unexpected error + perseus Kernal + GT N7100

Its a strange problem, i did update today my busy box from 1.20 to 1.21 ,

and after that sTweaks starts giving me unexpected error.

sol: revert back to busy box 1.20.

and if u have installed any other kernel tweak like Trickster MOD etc..

uninstall it.

reboot ,

and stweaks starts working

device own: GT N7100 Stock rooted Rom + perseus kenal.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Get_Murked:
Went back and tried that it still didn't work although when I went to uninstall it couldn't fully uninstall and said it would go into bootloop.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] HassanM:
Hi friends

Whenever I trying launching Stweaks, it says unexpected error...

Can anyone plz help me on that

Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] DoctorQMM:
I was getting same error... used TiBu to revert to previous version. .. then via app store updated to latest version again.. the REBOOT worked for me.. stweaks works now (I'm on CleanROM v4.9 running Adam.Kernel v2.7)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Get_Murked:
That's what we're all trying to figure out.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] HassanM:
Well mate... I kinda solved it.... did u update the Busybox by any chance??? I did. .... Updated to v 9.9.... And this all happened.... I uninstall ed it to 9.7.6 and the problem was solved...

The problem is apparently with the latest version of Busybox (9.9)...

Plz try it....
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Get_Murked:
I kinda figured it was busy box but I didnt go back to that version. I'll give it a shot.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] HassanM:
Sure.... Try it.... Im sure ull be fine...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Get_Murked:
It worked that's good stuff I figured it was busybox but I didn't know which version to go back to Thanks for the help.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] HassanM:
Im glad u did....
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] perpotator:
I use sterickson busybox (payed) dunno if that makes any diffrence though.

On wanamlite rom 3.9, Adam kernel 2.7

worked for me. hope that you will find a soultion Mr
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Get_Murked:
Yeah I just had to install a older version of busybox (9.7.6) for it to start back working. Perseus kernel is the best one for me and stweaks makes it even better. Never tried adam though only stock perseus and saber.