yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] kiwijunglist:
Hi,

It seems like more of a intermittent no data issue (despite being connected to wifi according to the notification bar) rather than a slow data transfer issue.

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Thanks

Another question, how to I display my modem?

I tried *#1234# in the dialer, but nothing happens. Is this because this is some kind of custom dialer included with the rom?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Jsilver73:
Yes, therethere are many apps in play that will display all your system info in great detail ;) can't remember of the top of my head but try searching something like system info.

The Wi-Fi can show good connection but still choke. Test with ookla to see true download speeds.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] hawkerpaul:
Settings, about phone, baseband
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] kiwijunglist:
:good: cheers - i9505xxuemk9

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Actually its not slow speeds, wifi completely hangs so i can't load the speed test website.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] hawkerpaul:
I get this too, but as mentioned, a toggle off/on of wifi is a quick fix for this.

I find this problem happens most often when reconnecting. Eg. Come into the house, wifi "connects" but not properly. I rarely get this happening after this.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Zheen:
This is what happened when i tried to flash the rom using the latest clockworkmod recovery... what should i do? did i do something wrong?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] kiwijunglist:
I had the same problem, it only occurs with the latest version of CWM.

Someone should really add it to the FAQ in the first post, as it must be a common issue.

open the zip file on your computer

navigate to \meta-inf\com\google\android

edit "updater-script"

change the format command to add /system

format("ext4", "EMMC", "/dev/block/mmcblk0p16", "0", "/system");

save the changes to the zip

copy to sd card and flash in latest cwm

or you can use the attached file, unzip and then replace the corresponding file in the rom's zip file.

The alternative is to use TWRP recovery instead.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] kiwijunglist:
I'm thinking maybe 4.4.4 might have a few issues, should i try out a 4.4.2 based rom instead. What would you suggest.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] 2k13i:
I think this 4.4.4. is the best one out for now! I dont have any problems with battery is great and wifi aswell.. is all about if u flash it good sometimess u have to flash stock then again ROOT and this ROM..

no problems at all!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] kiwijunglist:
Thanks. Well I flashed directly from stock 4.3 rom, could this be an issue?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Jsilver73:
This ROM is awesome, it pees all over any 4.4.2 - that certainly was still buggy :eek:
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] 2k13i:
i had other version 4.4.2 then i flashed Stock rom 4.3 then ive rooted puted TWRP on it then i installed the latest 4.4.4 after that u go to recovery and wipe again then ur good to go.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Nightwinter:
Something like this or better for i9500? stable.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] kiwijunglist:
Sorry what do you mean by this, do you mean that 4.4.2 roms are buggy? or this rom is buggy?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Jsilver73:
4.4.2 in general. Most of the changes in latest android versions 4.4.3, 4.4.4 and 4.4.4r2 have been to fix the source code.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] kiwijunglist:
Thanks. Well since I'm having these wifi issues, i might try a different rom. Are you happy with shostock 8?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Jsilver73:
This isn't really the place for this conversation, pm if you like.

Did you test the speed with ookla?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] kiwijunglist:
I get connection timed out issues when i try to install. ill switch to mobile data and install it.

...

Mobile data (3G): Ping 75, Dn 11.6 Up 2

Wifi Ping: 375ms, Dn Failed, Up Failed.

Have issues with wifi at work and at home. No issues on stock 4.2.2

ok tried again -Ping 348 Dn: 0.43 (but failed at 50%) Dn: not tested bc failed on Dn

PS: I think I might of said I flashed from stock 4.3, I actually flashed from stock 4.2.2 -> CWM (via odin) -> This rom (via CWM)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Bartik168:
Did you tried new modem with Wi-Fi fix: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2192025
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Rar9:
GIVE us a quick feedback on battery life can stock....
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] ktwo:
battery is fine - probably equally good / bad as the stock i had before.

Note once though: there is a setting in advanced Wifi called "scanning always enabled" make sure to untick this else the wifi adapter will not go to sleep which will chug on the battery
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Rar9:
Question... Are you able to surf the Web while on a call?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] ktwo:
yes no problem :) it may depend on the network though.

Wifi + cellular should always work.

But if you are on some limited GRPS/EDGE connection it may drop the internet. Basically this is all done on the carrier-site.

Even HSPA (non+) may cause this. But if you are on HSPA+ (H+) it shouldnt happen.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Rar9:
I know that it used to work but even with lte I can not start navigation or surf the Web.... While on a call

How would the WiFi fix help?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] ktwo:
I have tested it with e plus. When in G/E mode its not possible. But with H+ no problem

The following can be the case:

When only G/E and LTE are available. The mobile cell will switch to E for call and there is no more slot free to handle both. Or you are just in a busy spot.

For reference my baseband is: XXUGNG2
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] GuiCunha:
[MENTION=4830253]Danvdh[/MENTION] Thanks one more time for this awesome rom! :good:

I saw people running over 1 day without charge...how guys? Im happy with my 13hours with 3hours of screen most of time with mobile connection...

Im using kyoonservativeq and ktoonsfieldv6.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] andyjg247:
Just to test try one of the more performance based profiles. I get better battery life doing that. Faster race to idle with something like intellidemand. I ha e the CPU at Min 702 and Max 2106. Use greenify and maybe have a look at AppOps and XPrivacy to kill things that try to use location etc. NFC off and location off. You can also go to accounts and kill sync for stuff you don't want. For me the biggest drain is mobile data but seeing as I have WiFi at work and home I leave it off and only turn it on when needed. Developer settings to set force GPU rendering.

Use better battery stats to see if you have any other drains and also to see where your cpu sits normally as 702 may be too high for you).

I think I took Crimson Dragon then dropped the max gfx CPU to 128 (I don't play games) and played a bit with the settings.

Obviously the above is just for my phone but it works well.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Mystique:
Sorry to repeat..

Alucard kernel, look for the post 7 settings..

I change alucard governor to darkness and currently running with noop/256..

Ymmv
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] ratto000:
My device should not be rooted. If is, my device is reported not compliancy...
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] kiwijunglist:
Can I use I9505XXUGNE5 modem with this release? This is the latest i9505 modem optimized for NZ
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] coffeblixt:
If u find anything let me know, wouldn't mind upgrading my old phone and make some use of it again :)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Jsilver73:
Yes, you can use any modem you like. Link to modem thread in my signature ;)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] kiwijunglist:
Thanks. I double flashed the mk9 modem using Odin and WiFi currently seems ok. I also added ro.secure.storage=false to the bottom of build.prop

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The WiFi fix flash using Odin appeared to only be designed for older modems so I didn't want to try it.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Jsilver73:
You don't need to double flash, just hard power off and use 3 button combo to enter download mode then Odin flash with reboot ticked and that's it, phone reboots automatically with new modem.

You are right not to flash Wi-Fi fix as this will break stuff if you are on new Knox bootloader, it is for old bootloader only.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] kiwijunglist:
There was some suggestion somewhere that you should flash twice with Odin prior to rebooting.I've already tripped my knox flag unfortunately.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Jsilver73:
Yep - not necessary with hard reboot ;)

I have Knox too, doesn't affect warranty if you live in the EU as EU law protects us against Sammy BS :laugh:
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] olskar:
Any plans on using this OTA service? :)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1803562

Would be nice!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] MaximilianPs:
How can I put screen-rotation toggle in the drop-down menu ?

also, sorry for the noob answare :D is it normal that on boot it say "KERNEL IS NOT SEANDROID ENFORCING" ?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Jsilver73:
Not really sure what you mean in your first question, second - you have somehow updated your bootloader and now you have Knox this the message.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] MaximilianPs:
I mean in the quickbar, when you pull down the drop menu, them you tap on the top right icon which show the luminosity, wireless, settings and the other things... well I would like to put there the Auto-Rotation (on-off) toggle

About Knox, I've got some problems with Odin, indeed looks like I wasn't able to flash the recovery via USB, so I've made it via Terminal Emulator directly from the phone :D
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] scott2ride:
Hey fellow Kiwi. Is that the Telecom or Vodafone optimised modem? Or doesnt it make a difference? Certainly different frequencies ;)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Murthick:
Xposed and GravityBox will allow you to put the auto rotation toggle in quick settings
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] scott2ride:
Hope someone can help here... I have downloaded this Google Play Customised edition with both versions of the Kernel to try out.

However on Jims advice I thought Id try the rom cleaning HawkerCore V1.22 cleaning software. I downloaded it and ran it in Recovery and then ran the RoMNuke script to clean the phone out prior to the new install of this Google Play Rom.

However, immediately after running the romNuke script I then went straight into installing the new GooglePlay rom. But the install aborted saying...

Format() expects 5 args, got 4

E.Error in /data/media/0/0danvdh-GE-4.4.4-07172014-INT-GOOGY.zip

(Status 7)

Instalation aborted.

So... I am confident it is not the zip as I redownloaded the same one and also the other kernel version and both did the same.

I have restored my old rom and tried the install again, but with the normal stule full wipe (Not the HawkerCover one) and it had the same problem. Id like to load this rom so any advice appreciated.

Scott.

Any ideas?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Danvdh:
Use twrp latest recovery. Full wipe a flash the ROM.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] scott2ride:
Hi again.

Just wwondering where you managed to find out these were for NZ?

Also wondered if that means I9505XXUGNE8 would be even better as it is a newer version. Or even I9505XXUGNG2 ??

Cheers
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] HaTrED_:
Update your recovery - Philz's, i suppose? - to latest version!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] scott2ride:
Thanks Danvdh... but I must be doing something wrong here then?

I updated to the latest recovery in CWM Rom Manager before doing all this previous wipes etc. Then reboted into recovery.

I tried to restore the backup again but this time it cant find it asI did a ROM Clean with the HawkerCore thing and it wiped the bloody backup. So now Im stuck in recovery and I dont want to reboot as Im concerned it may brick it or that I wont be able to get back in.

I can still see the 2 zip files I have on the phone SD and they have the Google Play roms on them. But they still fail when I try to run them

Any help appreciated. Its 11.35pm here and I need to sort before work tomorrow :confused:

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Cool... I just happened to have the latest Phils already on the SD. I flashed that and reboted back into recovery and I think it may have worked :D... waiting on the reboot... hold breath...:D
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Murthick:
sammobile.com/firmwares/1

Newer doesn't necessarily mean better.

This discussion is more appropriate for the modems thread.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Jsilver73:
Use twrp - failing that format SD card, maybe you got corrupted data in one of your partitions. If you do format SD make sure you backup everything on your internal SD card as it will be wiped (and of course, have ROM zip on external ready to flash)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] HaTrED_:
?

Wrong quote mate?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] GuiCunha:
Thank you for the tips.

I think my trouble here is mobile data. I dont have wifi at work, and the mobile data here isnt perfect, it changes usually, now it is LTE full signal, but suddenly it changes to E for example.

Im trying another profile, like 2 days to see how it goes.

Thank you, again.:good:
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] rauschkugl:
That's totally wrong. The WiFi fix is the lte modem.

The old bootloader only supports lte modems up to mga or something. If you have the new bootloader you should use the same version of the lte modem as you have as GSM modem.

So it doesn't break anything at all on new bootloader, just on the old one.

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[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] kiwijunglist:
That is from latest 2degrees firmware. You can find nz modems for telecom and Vodafone too.

Not sure if it makes a difference bc s4 does both 850 and 900 unlike s1 etc. You can find on Samsung firmware site.

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The zip doesn't work with latest cwm recovery.you need to edit the updater script to add an additional argument to the format command.see my post earlier this thread.alternatively use an older version of cwm or use twrp recovery instead.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] scott2ride:
Thanks. Got it going with Philz Recovery. Working well now.

By the way, does the KT Kernel have more customisable options than the Googy Kernel? Im on Googy but it seems not many options to play with things. I cant even see how to add new icons to the list of drop down icon options (Swiping down in top right corner)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] kiwijunglist:
I think maybe you use xposed to do that?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] ivikd:
I'm getting a 'unable to mount /system' error on TWRP after flashing the customized .zip... I have the latest TWRP, what could be happening?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Jsilver73:
Errm, yes - gets broken either way around, trust me - I've been on the modem that king time and seen plenty of people come unstuck !

I really don't want to get into an argument about this but I also don't want to see people need to their device because of mistaken information.

In not sure what you think I'm actually wrong about, but to be clear - new modems come as a package with both gsm and LTE, of you have old bootloader and flag this you will break stuff. So to workaround this you can flash new gsm modem only on old bootloader and keep your existing LTE modem which will work just fine, if you mistakenly flash new LTE on old bootloader you can flash the WiFi good which is as you correctly day just an old LTE which will then fix WiFi and or sound.

HOWEVER - if you flash WiFi fix on new bootloader you will also break stuff! If you don't believe me try it and see, I dare you lol :eek:
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] rauschkugl:
The WiFi fix is the lte modem man. You don't break anything if you know what your doing and flash the correct version! You even flash it yourself everytime if you use the modem packages. You also do it when you flash a stock Sammy rom. And now you tell everyone here that this will break stuff.

Please read up on the topic before you answer now.

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[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Jsilver73:
I think we are both saying the same thing :cyclops: this subject always seems to cause confusion, but there is a thread devoted to it (link in my signature) so let's agree to disagree or agree we are both talking about the same thing.

My point is that if you flash the WiFi fix (old bootloader LTE modem) on new bootloader you will break stuff guaranteed - do you have new bootloader, if so try it and let us know how that works for you :silly:

Also good guide here by [MENTION=4129455]Formhault[/MENTION]
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Formhault:
That... is still a thing? I mean the lack of reading... :eek:

an old baseband on the LG G2 breaks sensors, audio, vibrator motor, Universal stability and makes the Sun goes kaboom. At least when used in conjunction with a newer ROM base. :silly: :silly: :silly:
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Jsilver73:
LOL LOL - you are very missed here formhault ;)

Yes, apparently reading (and understanding what is written!) still seems to be a problem for some although apparently I don't read enough hahaha :silly:
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Formhault:
I wish I could slap an iPhone's display onto a Galaxy S4... I'd never switch again.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Danvdh:
Might as well use a typewriter and carrier pigeons then
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Formhault:
I meant the technology itself - which, on the iPhone, seems to be the most well done - not the 4" panel itself (that's too small, lol). Guess I could try and do that for my dissertation / college thesis / whatever... I mean Oculus could use a Galaxy Note 2 display, so what the hell... :silly:

Alright, enough off-topic. Sorry :D
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Spacemonkie4207:
Note2 has the best display I have seen. Resolution it lower of course but it's such a rich display. And that Wolfson DAC is phenomenal.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] rauschkugl:
We were talking about updating modems and now you start with flashing damned old lte modems. Why should anybody flash them on the new bootloader? But go on talk yourself out of it. Your first post still said that you can't flash a lte modem on a new bootloader which is still wrong and will always be, no matter how much you try to get out of it. You also don't have to link me to any guide.

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[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Formhault:
I had the Note 2 - for about three weeks. It was just about as good as this, or this.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Jsilver73:
Honestly this is getting tiresome and boring now but to set the record straight and put things in context this is the whole post you referred too:

Originally Posted by Jimsilver73

You don't need to double flash, just hard power off and use 3 button combo to enter download mode then Odin flash with reboot ticked and that's it, phone reboots automatically with new modem.

You are right not to flash Wi-Fi fix as this will break stuff if you are on new Knox bootloader, it is for old bootloader only.

Your reply:

That's totally wrong. The WiFi fix is the lte modem.

The old bootloader only supports lte modems up to mga or something. If you have the new bootloader you should use the same version of the lte modem as you have as GSM modem.

So it doesn't break anything at all on new bootloader, just on the old one.

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I stand by what I said and continue to say -

IF YOU FLASH OLD LTE (THAT IS WI-FI FIX) ON NEW BOOTLOADER YOU WILL BREAK STUFF!

Please feel free to try though and when you have come and let us know if your Wi-Fi and sound and possibly other stuff still works lol
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] rauschkugl:
As I said. Read your guide and find out what is called how. Every lte modem or nonhlos.bin is called WiFi fix.

http://d-h.st/users/DjeMBeY/?fld_id=16262#files

And now stop turning around everything how you need it if you're getting tired and bored.

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[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] jfm91:
Hi

My notification LED has not been working probably for months.

The only thing the led notifys is that the battery is low, or when the battery is charging.

So no LED notify for anything else (Missed calls, sms, email, facebook messenger, snapchat etc)

What to do? Can this problem be Gravitybox related?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] hawkerpaul:
I find gb is erratic at best for this.

Try light manager from the play store. I find this works well.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] a2n:
S4/S5 Music Player

hi first of all,THANKS for this ROm i´m happy with it...one question...is it prossible to put the stock S4/S5 Music Player? i like it too much and all the things i found around doesn´t work ;(

thankx
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] MaximilianPs:
Any chance to have a working IR to remote control TV ?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Spacemonkie4207:
I use smart ir remote from play store
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] melltuga:
[MENTION=4830253]Danvdh[/MENTION], I'm guessing someone already asked this, but it couldn't find an answer after a quick search.

If I'm still knox-free, will installing your rom trigger knox?

Also, is it possible to go back to 4.3 if I want to :)?

Thanks in advance!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Danvdh:
a ROM will not trigger knox unless it's a odin stock rom of touchwiz 4.3, knox is located in the bootloader

you will just need to flash a 4.3 modem, search this thread as there has been plenty of talk about it :) you can go back to 4.3 anytime you would like :)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] scottyf79:
Just for the sake of giving a little back in return

Signature (view and copy url) :

Notification panel (view and save - apply in gravity box):

translucent when applied

thanks for the excellent rom and getting the kernel/rr's fixed with Ktoonsez:good:
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] frans777:
Hello =] Can I some how turn OFF the back light on "home&back" touch buttons?

It for surely can be done on TW roms. But I coldnt find a way to do it on GE roms..
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] melltuga:
Thank you for your quick answer, I'm running your ROM right now and so far it seems to be pretty great :D

Just one more question, how can I delete GravityBox? I'd like to stick with Wanam for now ... :D

(tried to google it and couldn't find anything on this topic ...)

Edit: Alright, that was a stupid question. You just delete it like an normal App, and Wanam doesn't even support non-Samsung-Roms. Sorry xD
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Android Development] Prodigalza:
I'm currently running your 4.3 stable GE ROM ( http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2567833).

If I move to this ROM, am I able to use something like Titanium Backup to restore Gravity Box settings etc after the fresh install?

Thanks