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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jayochs:
yeah....that's why i put my S4 aside and bought the G2. it's touchwiz. it's horribly optimized and has been since JB. on ICS, touchwiz was great. it was snappy, fast, awesome. it was amazing on my S3. then the S3 got JB, and it turned to utter garbage. now, every samsung phone since JB is awful.

they really need to scrap TW and code it all over again.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] johno86:
I'm not getting this 5 second lag. 1 and a half seconds perhaps on the contact list and I have maybe 210 people on there.

If you're getting 5 seconds of lag I think something's up. I'm getting pretty quick responses WITH Power-Saving Mode enabled. With it disabled I don't really notice anything different tbh lol.

Sorry you're having a pain of a time. If you're going to get a new phone I would suggest the Nexus 5 :laugh:

I'm stock non-rooted.

Nova Launcher

That's it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] whatever61:
Nah, I'm not gonna get a new phone just because of that.

Could you perhaps tell me with which accounts you sync your contact list? I would assume that's related. Also are you trying it after your has been idle for a while? (it's much more responsive when I open it the second time)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] :
Because of all the bloat you have installed...take off go launcher lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] joshm.1219:
Go launcher is the worst. Go to the dev settings and change animation time to 0.5x or off, get apex or nova and use the fastest animation speeds, try different dialer & messaging apps. Don't use memory cleaners or task managers just delete whatever apps you don't use. Basically avoid using as much touchwiz crap as possible lol. Also know that live wallpaper and a lot of widgets cash slow things down too. I would think keeping all the stupid proximity sensor stuff on doesn't help either.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Evocm7:
It really does suck how slow this phone is considering it's hardware. Samsung needs to hire some new people because my girlfriend's htc one is very smooth and snappy with almost no lag (minus att 's slow 4g network) I wish htc would pull their heads out of their a**es and build good phones with good cameras with removable batteries and sd cards :banghead:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] SomeGuyDude:
If you go through and disable stuff like crazy it improves, but that doesn't really speak well for Samsung.

Frankly I'm done with 'em as a company.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Evocm7:
I agree. But with htc in the sh*tter and Samsung heading in a similar direction, what other manufacturer is worth a damn? Or even half of one?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mistertac:
I'm using nova prime as well as quite a few xposed mods including XuiMod.

All my nova settings are at faster than light, XuiMod settings are also set to fast, and I've set the transition animation scales to 0 /. 5 as well.

My S4 flies. I have no complaints at all. I've used titanium and gotten rid of all the BS too.

I agree TW has a lot going on but can be set up quite good and run quite fast. I've looked at other phones over and over again, trying to get back into flashing ROMs, but I keep landing back at my S4. It's still an awesome phone

Verizon Galaxy S4

# MJ7 #

ALL Knoxed Up!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] :
Don't mistaken transition speed for loading/processing speed which are two totally different things. The S4 is no slouch, if it's "lagging" like you said, it's an app for sure. I nor anyone I know with an S4 has experienced this phantom lag. But then again we don't blow up our phone with launchers, widgets, or 5 different apps telling me my battery level and apps running. Try using stock everything (launchers, dialers*lol*, messaging*lol*)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jpcalhoun:
whatever61, did your phone behave like you have explained (lag) when you first bought it? If the answer is no then you have an apps/widgets/or other software on the phone causing you the problem. The ole' saying 'keep it simple stupid' kind of applies here (not saying at all that you are stupid). There are only so many resources in our phones...cpu capabilities, memory etc. The resources in our S4s are pretty significant considering the size and the limited power available. It really boils down to this...the more task you demand your phone to perform the more resources it uses and at some point it has to slow down to reallocate the limited resources it has...lag. Task managers use more resources than they save...live wallpaper is a resource hog...widgets (weather, facebook, goggle now, goggle +, pandora etc) constantly updating and running are resource hogs...contracts with added thumbnails, although "neat", take up not only memory but take longer (resources) to process when you want to look at one (when you call up a contact do you want the information or do you want to look at a picture, which one of those do you NEED?)...email and messaging apps that have to sync more than a few days of old mail/messages is a waste time and resources...Samsung has put a lot of "cute" animations and gesture sensitive "crap" on our phones...they are "cute" but not necessary and use resources. Bottom line...do a factory reset, decide what you need and "keep it simple stupid". (Again, I'm not calling you stupid!!).
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] whatever61:
Don't worry, I didn't think you are calling me stupid :)

Yes, if I remember correctly in the beginning it was working faster (but cannot say for sure what and where was the lag already existing and where it wasn't) and what you're saying about widgets, lots of apps and all that is very obvious and very general (thanks for the input, though). The don't install too many apps or reset to factory approach is not something I think a correct approach. I bought a super powerful phone to be able to install whatever I want on it, right?

Besides an example that I provide is that when I am in the application manager and pressing on an application it takes like 2 seconds to open up. I don't think it's related to me having too many apps.

I think that I should be able to see which app is causing the lag in each case and then make my decision based on it. Yes, I can install different task managers to show me which app is taking how much CPU and RAM, but I don't see anything exceptional there. Problem is at specific actions I do, so it would be good to see what happens (like in Chrome inspect element) when I press on the action, which processes are being launched, how much time it takes for them to complete and how much CPU was used at each process. A log like that would do the job.

Besides my post was more about the wrong engineering (see the example of the Contact list lag) and the fact that many people complain about the lag in S4 and a question if someone knows about a tool that can help me find what is causing the lag (see description of the tool above).

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] whatever61:
I don't like "stock everything", besides seems to me like stock stuff is even more laggy.

I don't blow up my phone with stuff neither and I think the reason lies in something else (see my post above for a better explanation)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jpcalhoun:
I understand your frustration and your point is well taken. I don't know of a utility/app that will enable you to clearly identify an app or process that is causing the lag you experience. I know doing a Factory Reset is a big PITA and I never recommend that to someone unless I know of no other "cure" for the problem. And, sometimes a Factory Reset isn't the cure either. But often it is. The reason I recommended Factory Reset is that it is about the only way you can (that I know of) start with a "clean" phone and nail down the app or apps that are causing a problem as you reinstall them one or two at a time. I have a developer edition S4, rooted and bootloader unlocked, and I usually will do a factory reset every two or three weeks even while running a ROM that has been debloated and "fine tuned". It usually improves battery life and the phone works smoother...or maybe it's just my imagination, but I don't think so. Anyway, good luck, hope you find the problem. Maybe some wise ole' guy will come along and point you in the right direction.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] :
Well, for the most reliable experience, it is always best to stick with stock.

My advice is to run stock everything for a day to see if that's the problem. Your other option would be a factory reset in which I am trying to make you avoid.

Do you have 3rd party apps installed like sms/launcher/dialer/lockscreen/etc.? I can't imagine the amount of processes going on if someone had all those apps installed.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jscarano:
I really dont understand why people complain about this so called lag. I've had no such thing since I got my s4 right when they came out.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mistertac:
My girlfriend gets her S4 acting all strange sometimes too, can seem laggy. However she is constantly downloading music and she uses like 3 programs to do so. I've had to remove quite a few of those apps and then it's working like new again. Sometimes a lot of the apps available out there just aren't the best and can screw things right up I think. I've had none of the issues she's had. Mine has been fast as hell since day one. And hers is back to normal too, I just have to keep an eye on her!!

Verizon Galaxy S4

# MJ7 #

ALL Knoxed Up!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] whatever61:
This post is ancient, but I still got the problem :)

I am just curious if other S4 users have the same problem or most don't ?

Then I will know that something is possible to do for sure, at least..
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] Dissem Faé:
Does someone know this? I want to unregister from the GSM network, but not enter the flightmode (I still need SIM access, and it should be fast). The following code works fine on a S100 (WM2003), but the 9100 (WM5) refuses to unregister. Registering works fine on both devices.

GsmControl::GsmControl()
{
errorMsg = TEXT("No ERROR/SUCCESS message to display.");
hLineApp = NULL;
hLine = NULL;
LineInitializeExParams.dwTotalSize	= sizeof(LineInitializeExParams);
LineInitializeExParams.dwNeededSize	= 0;
LineInitializeExParams.dwUsedSize	= 0;
LineInitializeExParams.dwOptions	= LINEINITIALIZEEXOPTION_USEEVENT;
LineInitializeExParams.Handles.hEvent	= NULL;
LineInitializeExParams.dwCompletionKey	= 0;
dwLineAPIVersion = TAPI_CURRENT_VERSION;
GsmInitialize();
}

HRESULT GsmControl::GsmInitialize()
// Initializes TAPI interface
{
res = lineInitializeEx(&hLineApp, NULL, NULL, NULL, &dwNumDevs, &dwLineAPIVersion, &LineInitializeExParams);

res = lineOpen(hLineApp, 0, &hLine, dwLineAPIVersion, 0, 0, LINECALLPRIVILEGE_MONITOR, 0, NULL);
return res;
}

HRESULT GsmControl::GsmLineUnregister()
{
res = lineUnregister(hLine);
//	res = lineSetEquipmentState(hLine, LINEEQUIPSTATE_NOTXRX); /* Edit: This is commented out, as I don't want any kind of flightmode behaviour */
return res;
}

HRESULT GsmControl::GsmLineRegister()
{
//	lineSetEquipmentState(hLine, LINEEQUIPSTATE_FULL); /* Edit: This is commented out, as I don't want any kind of flightmode behaviour */
res = lineRegister(hLine, LINEREGMODE_AUTOMATIC, NULL, 0);
if ( res != 0 ) //FAILED(res) )
{
errorMsg = TEXT("ERROR GsmLineRegister - lineRegister\n");
} else {
errorMsg = TEXT("SUCCESS GsmLineRegister - lineRegister");
}
return res;
}
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] GIR:
Whats the return value of the lineUnregister() call?
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] Dissem Faé:
Sorry, I have a problem getting the value. It's larger than zero.

Shouldn't the following code open a message window that says "GsmLineUnregister returned X"?

LPTSTR lpText = new WCHAR[1024];
swprintf(lpText, TEXT("GsmLineUnregister returned $d"), gsmCtrl->GsmLineUnregister());
MessageBox(NULL, lpText, TEXT("Deva Daemon"), MB_ICONINFORMATION);

Edit: I'm making too many mistakes lately. I also commented out lineSetEquipmentState, as that's how I want it to work but it doesn't (on a 9100)
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] Dissem Faé:
OK, I've got it now. lineUnregister returns '11'.

Edit: It's not stable, it seems to return quite all kinds of values larger than ten. Each value is larger than its predecessor. After a reboot, I got a 12, and then again increasing numbers (19, 25, 29, 31). It doesn't seem to make any sense.

(Will I ever manage to write a post with no edits this week?)
[Omni Q&A] devius:
Tell me how to contribute translations into my language, I have downloaded source and have done some translations, I build for myself a great rom but now I want to submit my changes to upstream. I am not a developer and can not manage to git upload or something like that, Please tell me how to do that.... or help me pls!
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] theellucidone:
I cannot root this phone for the life of me. Been rooting Motorola and Samsung phones for years now. Not a NOOB at this.

Anyone have suggestions? I have tried rumrunner and the AIO one out there.

Rumrunner gets to detecting fastboot and times out

HTC one toolkit just looks like it does something but nothing ever happens.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] theellucidone:
63 views and nothing.. Come on need some help
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] projektorboy:
Did you use the correct Rumrunner for your system?

Rumrunner for the m7vzw on 1.10.605.15 is located on the official rumrunner page in the device-specific section: http://rumrunner.us/downloads-2/
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] theellucidone:
i sure did. still nothimg
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] rench32:
Rumrunner should work. It took me more than once. Make sure you installed the fastboot drivers That sounds like your problem.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] projektorboy:
Also it's important to disable antivirus & firewalls, as adb & fastboot commands are technically network requests.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] digitalbot:
Make sure you have java installed? Idk really.. Try another pc
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] projektorboy:
The presence of Java runtimes means nothing for Android operations from a computer. Especially ADB & Fastboot, which only rely on a pair of DLL files contained in the Android SDK package.

99% of the time if rumrunner hangs when you have the correct versions matched there's something interfering with the commands that rumrunner is sending to the phone. An issue with antivirus/firewall or the network stack itself is the likely culprit.
[Verizon HTC One (M7)] redimark:
In my case I had to change usb ports....
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frliran:
Hi,

I just installed 3 different roms on my phone and none of them works fine.

I installed:

1. dr.krtans rom from here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2472270

2. [MK4]DN3(Ditto Note 3) ROM http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2502713

3. [Rom][Odin][4.3] N7100XXUEMK4 Knox Free - Non-Wipe

After every installation my phone has no network (e.g. it does not recognize my carrier).

I have no idea what to do. PLEASE PLEASE HELP me out here...
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] is3ng:
i'm running on doc v6.1 it's working great

maybe you would like to try other older modem to see if it support your area.

in Dr. Ketan's rom you get to choose whether you want to use MJ5 or MJ9 modem

if it still doesn't show any network. try the fix. doc have a link in the front page for that issue
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] loorish:
do you have stock modem files backup? if yes just flash it
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tayjinglai:
I flashed OmniRom and had the same problem as you, but I fixed it by rebooting my phone, reinserting my simcard and leaving my phone idle for a few minutes(probably 30 mins or so) and the carrier was recognized. Maybe this might help you.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frliran:
what link

I didn't find any link for this problem... can you please add the link here ?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Equal1zer:
Just install the patched kernel and bootloader from below links. Flash them via cwm. I found these on xda but I really do not remember who made this. So credits go to who made this :)

https://www.dropbox.com/s/4puowqjwjpiw2so/Patched_N7100_MK4_KERNEL.zip

https://www.dropbox.com/s/nko9oq989g59k2g/Patched_N7100_XXUEMJ5_Modem.zip
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dvn2008:
Check out this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2538608
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] nazem:
Can i flash the tmobile stock odin file on the metro pcs s4? I've read conflicting claims. Some say it works and some say it wont. Just need to clarify before i do it!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] xdapowerapps:
Not sure about that. There will be kernel differences and such. Can you tell us why you want to ODIN flash the stock FW instead of flashing a flashable stock FW through recovery?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] nazem:
Thanks for your reply man. the reason why is because i'm stuck at the upgrade encountered an issue screen and can only enter download mode. I've tried downloading the unofficial stock metro file but it fails to download everytime. I've only been able to download the stock tmobile.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] xdapowerapps:
Ahh. Are you able to connect your phone through Kies? This page explains this process but I've never used it. Looks promising: http://androidcentral.us/2013/09/how-to-fix-firmware-upgrade-encountered-an-issue-on-kies/
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] nazem:
I tried kies and got to where it needed the serial number but the serial number isnt in the back of the phone and i can't go to setting to get it. I also dont have the box for the phone but i can take the phone apart if the s/n is in there. Any tips?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] xdapowerapps:
Go into Settings, the More tab, About Device, then click Status. Scroll all the way down and you'll see your Serial #. Hopefully Kies accepts this one. :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] nazem:
Lol you probably skimmed through me post but i'm limitied to only download mode and can';t actually boot the phone.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] xdapowerapps:
I didn't skim, my mind just slipped that you can't get into your phone at all. lol. Give me a few minutes and I'll update this post.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] nazem:
Lol thanks man.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] xdapowerapps:
Alright. Try this even if you have tried it before:

1) Download this unofficial M919N stock rom since an official one doesn't exist as far as I'm aware.

2) Press the Volume Down + Home + Power button until you get into Download mode. Press up to continue. You will now be in download mode.

3) Open up Odin, select PDA, select the file you downloaded in step 1.

4) Make sure Auto-Reboot is the only thing that is checked.

5) Press Start.

6) Wait for it to finish and you should be able to access your phone. Then go into Settings, the More tab, About Device, then click Status. Scroll all the way down and copy your Serial #.

7) Open up Kies and see if it lets you upgrade your FW to the official M919N MetroPCS one.

Let me know how it goes. :cool:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] nazem:
Awesome. I'll take it home and try it at night and come back to let you know how it went :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] nazem:
Hey so i went home and downloaded all the necessary files and guess what... IT WORKED! Thanks a lot, i really appreciate your help!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] xdapowerapps:
Haha, glad to help and happy to see you're back up and running. Enjoy! :cowboy:
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] keefer212:
I've Boughten an unlocked Galaxy Note 3 SM-9005 on ebay. To use for straight talk in the United States. The first sim card i had in it was a normal sized sim card that i had cut (instead of micro) And after fiddling this sim card had worked from 4-5 days. Then i started to get the error message "No service" and "Not registered on Network" I had figured the sim was probably the reason to why i was not being allowed to call or message. So i bought another brand new micro sim card. And then put that in (Again with straight talk) and i am still unable to call or message. I have checked my imei number and it is the same as the one on the back of the phone. I have tried to re-register on the network within the settings on the phone. With no luck whatsoever. I have noticed that the CSC is not correct for the united states. And in hopes of fixing it i rooted and installed a custom rom. (IMEI is still the same)

If someone could please help...I am Stumped[/FONT]
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] radicalisto:
Head over to Sammobile.com find the right CSC/Firmware for your country and flash it Via ODIN on the PC.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] keefer212:
4090 8228654

On sammobile there is not a firmware for Sm-n9005 that is in the united states. Or thats what it looks like
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xclub_101:
Given the details that you have provided so far the most likely scenarios that I see are:

1) there is a mechanical problem on the SIM contact

2) the seller was on some form of a contract and has reported the phone stolen, so the IMEI is now blocked on some or all carriers.

DO NOT MINGLE WITH THE FIRMWARE at this point (and also disable any automatic updates of the firmware).

Also if you want further technical info (and not just guesswork) you should post the output from *#1234#
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] keefer212:
If i was to install the unknown version of the firmware. Would that work?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] radicalisto:
It really does depend on the issues xclub has brought up.

If it was me, I'd rule out SIM issue (the card itself) due to having a replacement, although it could be an issue with the SIM Tray.

And if it is used, then yes it is possible that it has been blocked by the original owner.

EDIT : Do you guys in the US have an IMEI checker for blocked IMEI's etc? in Europe we do it's called CHECK MEND.. Might be worth having a look or alternatively give your network a ring, they'll know for sure.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] keefer212:
I Contacted Straight talk and they confirmed that my imei was not blocked. And if i were to download say this firmware sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SM-N9005&pcode=XSI#firmware would that make any difference?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] radicalisto:
Post your output after entering this in phone dialer

*#1234#
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] keefer212:
This is what i get

Ap: N9005XXUDMJ7

CP: N9005XXUDMJ7

CSC: N9005OXADMJ4

Thank you
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] radicalisto:
Ok so you have the same firmware as me, I am using BTU which is UK (I am UK) - So your CSC does indeed need changed to match you for US use - -- Firstly does your network support the available frequency required? (do you have LTE?) - If so you can change you CSC to your required region But another factor --- are you aware of region lock? has it been disabled that you know of? - this could cause some issues if it hasn't been deactivated - I'm not sure when changing CSC/firmware if it reactivates region locking or not

EDIT: I think only T-Mobile supports the N9005 in the US ( I could be wrong) --- Need a US user to chime in here I think to be 100% sure!!

Going with an Unknown carrier on CSC/FW- May not solve it
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] keefer212:
I could try it tho. I'll tell you the results once i finish. And Verizon And At&t are used by straight talk. And it looks like they both have the note 3. And when i purchased this phone, It said that region lock was disabled
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] keefer212:
Since i rooted and Tripped knox do you think i could get my money back if i were to sell this device?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] radicalisto:
Don't see why not, plenty of people are buying them and plenty selling them.

majority of users have no idea what Knox is tbh, it's ultimately up to you if you disclose this to them or not.