yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] guevarragv:
Thanks! I'll try this later tonight!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] goodfell4:
I was also in the same shoes with you. I recently bought a GS4 from someone and the lollipop about section says it was GT-i9500 and the back sticker also says the same. But when I entered the IMEI code, I noticed it was different from the one on the back sticker. I went ahead to buy it anyway because I know it was not a clone. Believing it was GT-I9500, I downloaded the CF auto root for that model to prepare to root it and you know what happens when you flash the wrong file, it will fail and your phone will soft-bricked. I didn't have the same kind of error you were having. I took a closer look at the odin download mode and noticed the product is SPH-L720T. I took it to a repair shop and they flashed the right firmware. It now says SPH -L720T in lollipop. I rooted it and installed a custom recovery and have removed the bloatwares. I have removed everything sprint on it because i don't live in the US and don't have a need for sprint services. But I noticed android UI and Google play services are still eating my data and I'm still trying to figure out what is responsible for that. I have disabled background services but I'm not comfortable with that and really want to know the real culprits.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] guevarragv:
It worked like a charm. Thanks again!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] triiuzii:
No problem. I'm glad it worked out for you. :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] goodfell4:
I might as well try also. If it worked for you, I think it's gonna work for me too.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] guevarragv:
Use the direct links to the files that triiuzii provided in his reply to me: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=68589070&postcount=3429

There are other discussions and links in that thread from previous projects that didn't work, but the files I downloaded from the direct file link from triiuzii worked well.

Good luck!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] goodfell4:
Okey dokey. I'm feeling sleepy now, I'm going to wait until tomorrow so I don't do anything stupid and brick my phone.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] milburn1984:
jk lop zee w
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] milburn1984:
I fell asleep trying to unlock my s4 l720t. I got it unlocked but i cannot seem to get any signals. I disabled knox used the app to unlock my sim, im rooted with supersu into the system with mk5 modem. I do have 5.0 lollipop could that be what is keeping me back? This is the first phone o have tried this on. Been working on it for about a week now. Also does the root i use have to be the one in list?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bilgerryan:
Yes, your ROM is what is keeping you from getting a signal. Generally the baseband (modem) and ROM have to match or at least be the same version of Android. AOSP ROMs don't follow this rule, but TouchWiz ROMs do. First make sure you have the correct APN for your cell provider.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] toyotacorollagli:
I have Galaxy s4 Sph L720t. I am running on Kitkat BNC6 there is no OTA update. Please tell me how to update it to lollipop?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bgmg:
Added to OP in new XPOSED section
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bilgerryan:
Been a lot of updates since that, but I'm guessing that you aren't getting an OTA update because your device model reads as the international S4. You have to be 100% stock to get an OTA. Update through Odin with a tar from here-www.sammobile.com
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] toyotacorollagli:
After flashing stock firmware, are there any chance that my sim will become lock?? And what firmware I should download a kitkat or lollipop. I am running a kitkat.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] earthworm82:
I need to Install Marshmallow on my SPH-L720 . Please provide the ROM link
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bilgerryan:
Yes, it will become locked.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bilgerryan:
ROMs are in the Android Development and Original Development sections of this forum.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] foamdaddy:
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Sph-I720+marshmallow+rom
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bgmg:
Remember If you leave stock and upgrade to marshmallow, you will lose WiFi calling.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] goodfell4:
Installing Xposed didn't work for me. After installing the Xposed installer and boot into TWRP recovery to install the zip file, I got the following error:

Updating partition details...

...done

Full SELinux support is present.

Running boot script...

Done.

MTP Enabled

Installing zip file '/sdcard/Download/xposed-v86.2-samsung-5.0.x-sdk21-by-dkcldark-arm.zip'

Checking for MD5 file...

Skipping MD5 check: no MD5 file found

unzip: crc error

Updater process ended with ERROR: 1

Error installing zip file '/sdcard/Download/xposed-v86.2-samsung-5.0.x-sdk21-by-dkcldark-arm.zip'

Updating partition details...

...done
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bilgerryan:
I just installed that zip and didn't get that error, try redownloading the file.

I did, however get a bootloop. So I'll link you to the Xposed version I have been using for a long time without problems. I use the "v6 Snapdragon" version here- http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=60857320
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] goodfell4:
I thought as much that the download might be corrupt and download on another device and transferred to the phone but still got the same crc error. I have downloaded with 2 different browsers. Maybe I will try with a desktop browser.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bgmg:
Added to exposed section of OP credit billgeran
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bilgerryan:
What version of TWRP are you using?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] goodfell4:
TWRP 3.0.2-0
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bilgerryan:
Hmm, I'm using 3.0.0. Did you try the Xposed that I linked a few posts back?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] mattzeller:
I haz good battery life?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] goodfell4:
I have not had the time to try it out yet
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bilgerryan:
What the heck? That is the weirdest looking battery stats I've ever seen.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] mattzeller:
It probably had something to do with all the reboots while getting systemless root and Xposed working

Sent from my SCH-R220
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] goodfell4:
I have tried the Xposed v6 snapdragon version that you linked but didn't work either. It failed with the error that it required deodexed firmware.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] triiuzii:
It's weird that it didn't work for you. As long as you have lollipop 5.0.1 and Xposed Installer 3.0-alpha4 installed, you shouldn't have a problem with the zip from dkcldark. You should try posting in the thread he made. Maybe he can tell you what the problem is.

Thread; http://xdaforums.com/xposed/unofficial-xposed-samsung-lollipop-5-0-x-t3455992
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] goodfell4:
I finally made it to work. I downgraded the TWRP from 3.0.2-0 to 3.0.0 but still failed with crc error when installing the zip file. I upgraded it back to 3.0.2-0 and download the xposed installer and the flashable zip file again from Xposed framework for Samsung Lollipop 5.0.x. thread by dkcldark. I stopped the previously installed xposed, clear its data and uninstalled it. I installed it back again and changed the settings in the installation mode from Classical (write to /system directly) to Recovery (flash zip automatically). I boot into twrp recovery and the xposed zip installation was successful. It took a significant amount of time at first boot but there was no boot loop.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] earthworm82:
All the post are so tricky .

I need to install Marshmallow on my SPH-L720T

Currently i have this ROM version installed

L720TVPUCOK3 Link : http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/63881/L720TVPUCOK3_L720TSPTCOK3_XAS/

What I assume is to install marshmallow I need to install the Marshmallow ROM on my PC and then use using ODIN to install

Am i correct . Please post the easiest way to install . what i assume is

1) Download ROM for my Phone

2) Using Odin and select the PDA , Locate the downloaded ROM

3) Turn Device into installation mode ( Volume Down + Home Button + Power Key)

4) Get the device detected in ODIN

5) Press Start .

Is my above understanding correct . Please help.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] goodfell4:
The easiest way is installing through a custom recovery. Though, you are right about your above laid out steps.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] mattzeller:
Download the ROM that you want and put it on your external SD card.

Since you are fully stock, you need a custom recovery. Download the latest TWRP .tar file on your computer and flash via Odin.

1. Pull battery from phone and put it back in.

2. Boot into download mode (power+volume down)

3. Plug your phone into the computer

4. Uncheck auto reboot and f. reset time

5. Load TWRP.tar in AP and flash it.

6. When it successfully flashes unplug your phone from the computer and pull the battery out

7. Put the battery in and reboot directly into recovery (TWRP won't stick if you let it boot normally)

Once you are in recovery the hard part is done. The first thing I would do is do a backup of your current ROM so if something goes wrong you can easily go back to fully working ROM.

How to backup to external SD card:

1. Tap backup

2. Select everything

3. Tap Storage and select micro SD and tap ok

4. Swipe to backup

5. After the backup is done tap your home button

Now to wipe your phone then flash your custom ROM.

In TWRP:

1. Tap wipe then advanced wipe and select Dalvik, system, data, internal storage, and cache

2. Swipe to wipe

Once wipe is complete tap home button then:

1. Tap install then tap select storage and select a Micro SD card and then ok

2. Navigate to where you saved the ROM zip and select it.

3. Swipe to confirm Flash

Sent from my SCH-R220

---------- Post added at 04:37 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:36 PM ----------

Those steps are not correct since you do not flash custom ROMs via Odin

Sent from my SCH-R220
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] goodfell4:
I thought he meant a stock rom.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] earthworm82:
Really appreciate the support. This is what I call tutorial

One more help

For TWRP I will use Odin right ?

Secondly please share the link for Twrp and ROM that supports my device. I will be obliged

Are you this Will work on my model SPH-L720T. ?

I am bit confused with "T" that is with my model
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] mattzeller:
Correct

https://dl.twrp.me/jfltespr/twrp-3.0.2-0-jfltespr.img.tar.html

If you want marshmallow, go with OctOS or official CyanogenMod. If you want a TouchWiz based ROM (it'll be Lollipop) go with Wicked X

OctOS: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3031836

CyanogenMod: https://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=jfltespr

Wicked X: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3115583

should be fine. The T is because your phone is a Triband phone that allows you to connect to the Spark network on Sprint and its MVNOs

Sent from my SCH-R220
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] earthworm82:
Really appreciated your support. This is by far the best tutorial I have found till now for users like me.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] mattzeller:
No problem, I tried to write down every step to minimize any problems

Sent from my SCH-R220
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] earthworm82:
I have followed the step you mentioned to install TWRP on my device in phone download mode.

but odin is showing the Below error.

I have downloaded the TWRP " twrp-3.0.2-0-jfltespr.img.tar" from link

https://dl.twrp.me/jfltespr/

<ID:0/005> Added!!
<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/005> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/005> recovery.img
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/005>
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/005> Removed!!

:rolleyes:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] mattzeller:
Do you have the Samsung drivers installed on your computer?

Sent from my SCH-R220
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] earthworm82:
Yes.

Odin is detecting it .
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] earthworm82:
As discussed the model on my device is GT-I9500 but firmware of SPH-L720T is installed. Even same is also showing in recovery and other phone info apps that I downloaded from playstore
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] 124chase:
Great luck with CM13 Marshmallow jfltexx ROM

Could not get Cyanogenmod CM13 jfltespr to recognize the sim card and use GSM network, but jfltexx CM13 does work great. Also getting LTE on band 2.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] mattzeller:
Of course not, you have an i9505(jfltexx) not and l720(jfltespr). This thread is for l720t

Sent from my SCH-R220
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] 124chase:
But it IS an SPH-L720T

It is a Sprint branded phone and was used on the Sprint network for over 2 years. When CM13 for jfltexx was installed on it, the displayed model number was changed to i9505, but the phone really is a SPH-L720T. That is why I posted this in the first place.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] ruelox6680:
Im from PHIL , I have SAMSUNG S4 i9500 from abroad,

in about settings model

UNder battery is Also i9500

My problem is screen is flickerng, back menu no lights,no.function ,no sim inserted or detectec. But overall is working well. i need screen filter app so that screen flicker gone, iv flash gt-i9500 from sammobile to upgrade lollipop for luck the flicker gone, but im unlucky because odin said erro AUTH FAIL.. den i.figured out my board is SPH-720T, so i download L720T firmware and success flashing to lollipop OK3.

And still my Scren flicker problem exist.

i dissasembled my unit to re plug the lcd cable,Unit is sealed, Now iv noticed that I haved board l720T, LCD -i9505 , charger board i9505 , home button i9500 , camera i9500, the only L720T is the board and sim slot board,, working sd slot but not detect a sim card,

Plsss help thank you, bad english ,im very sorry
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bilgerryan:
That sounds like it is all hardware problems.. if it wasn't put back together correctly nothing here will help you. Have any of those things ever worked on that device?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] B6000man:
I am on marsmallow and just like lollipop there is no msc option for atleast sd card storage. Only for MTP and it is an awful mode to connect to the PC why do they choose such a horrible mode? Is there away to get msc so it mounts like an external HD?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bgmg:
This article explains why https://www.google.com/amp/www.howt...s-explained-mtp-ptp-and-usb-mass-storage/amp/
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] B6000man:
Those are awful reasons to excluse msc which is superior. Why would I connect it to the computer if I am not going to use its storage on the computer? MTP is useless you can't even mess with the files and it constantly reconnects and fails to be visible by the computer. I can't believe google would depend on MTP. Still there is no reason to skimp on MSC it can be just another option as well. I just don't understand it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bgmg:
I see advantages and disadvantages to both

MSC can only be connected to one thing at a time. When you connected the storage to the computer, it disconnects from the Android operating system running on the device. Any files or apps stored on the SD card or USB storage would be unavailable when it was connected to the computer.

System files had to be stored somewhere where they would never be disconnected from the device (or you OS crashes), so you ended up with Android devices containing separate /data partitions for “system storage” and /sdcard partitions for “USB storage” on the same internal storage device. Android installed apps and its system files onto /data, while user data was stored on the /sdcard partition.

Because of this hard split, you might end up with too little space for apps and too much space for data, or too little space for apps and too much space for data. You couldn’t resize these partitions without rooting your device — the manufacturer chose the appropriate amount for each partition at the factory.

The plus side is MSC allows you to have full control and see everything ☺

Where as MTP allows Android to control what we see and don't see. ?

However, if you can get root capability on there are ways to see and control everything again. ☺

I see advantages and disadvantages to both.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] B6000man:
Thanks I still think msc should be an option for no compromise since as according to the article you should be to hook the sd card as storage for the PC because of partitions. Anyway I do have my l720t rooted so how do I get full control again is it still under the mtp protocol?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bgmg:
Unfortunately I do think know. I just know that with root most all things are possible. I have much to learn myself.

I will try to assist though. What exactly are u wanting...do just want it to default to transfer file mode/external storage when you plug into PC?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] goodfell4:
Time and Date missing from notification drawer when pulled down. I removed a lot of bloatwares and was thinking that might be the cause, though I didn't even notice prior to that. I have sph-l720t and running lollipop 5.0.1.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bgmg:
Did you try rebooting?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] B6000man:
I just want the msc option or if mtp to have full control, but I don't know if that is possible since it is a media protocol only and not for editing on the computer for files on the sdcard or the phones internal storage. I have done this with all my previous phones, but this l720t is only mtp limited only still even after trying different roms.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] goodfell4:
This has nothing to do with rebooting. I have been using it that way for more than a month with about hundred reboot. I didn't post earlier because I thought I could get a fix on my own.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bgmg:
I'm on lollipop, but from everything I've read regarding marshmallow and MTP, When you plug your Marshmallow-powered phone into a computer, all you need to do is go into your notifications, and tap the USB connection entry. You'll get a dialog that allows you to change things.

Charging only - is the default, and is used when all you want to do is top off your battery.

Transfer files (MTP) - lets you copy files back and forth between your phone and computer using the Media Transfer Protocol. This is likely the option you'll want if you need to copy some files.

Transfer files (PTP) - lets you copy files (usually only photos or video) using the Picture Transfer Protocol. This modes makes your computer think you have a digital camera attached, so programs that were designed to connect to a camera can grab photos and video directly from your phone and import them automatically.

MIDI - is the option you'll use if you want to connect a MIDI device — something like a MIDI keyboard — to your phone or tablet and use a synthesizer app to create music.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bgmg:
If you are running stock, i recommend reflashing using image from sammobile.com. If you are using a different lollipop rom, I'm unable to help you on this issue, and hopefully someone else on here has your answer.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] goodfell4:
I'm using stock and downloading from sammobile.com is not something I want to try again.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bilgerryan:
If you don't want to flash the stock image again then you should at least try a factory/data reset. Did you remove the Clock application?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] goodfell4:
I removed two clock applications, DigitalClock and DigitalClock21. And even after putting them back and reboot, it still didn't fix the problem. I'm having both clock and date on the lockscreen without those two digital clock applications.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bilgerryan:
I have those two removed as well, that's not it. The easiest fix is just to flash the ROM again.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] goodfell4:
Okay. I'm worried about my configured apps. I want to be able to retain some apps with their data and configuration. What if I make a backup with Titanium, will I be able to get back my apps and their data configuration state, when I restore them?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bgmg:
Did you remove ClockAgent also?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bilgerryan:
Yes, but try to keep it to a minumum.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] goodfell4:
There was no ClockAgent. What I have is CloudAgent and ELMAgent. I removed ELMAgent and left CloudAgent.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bgmg:
My bad. You are correct, it was cloud.

I admit this is a long shot, but I do also have a service called clock, and sometimes applications affect change to notification area.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] triiuzii:
Does anyone know how to change the dialer touch sound? I hate the bubble noise but I don't like having the sound off completely. I changed it once on my S5 but I don't remember how I did it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] goodfell4:
I'm not having S5 but on my S4 lollipop, I found out there's no way to change the dialer touch sound other than to disable the sound. But I found out a way that can make it possible. If you are rooted, use a root file manager like Root Explorer and navigate to /system/media/audio/ui. The name of the sound file which is responsible for the dialer touch sound is Dialer_new.ogg. You can change any ogg sound file that you want to this file name and reboot. I'm running lollipop and I'm not sure if it's going to be the same if you're running a newer android version, but it should not be difficult to figure out.

---------- Post added at 12:46 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:25 AM ----------

I think I might have an idea where the problem come from. When I wanted to migrate from KitKat on my S4 active to lollipop on Sprint S4, I made a backup of all system and user apps on my S4 active with Titanium backup and restored everything to the sprint s4 that made a mess of some things, which one of them was that, whenever I plugged both phones to pc, they showed up with the same android id and name. I had to edit build.prop to fix the name and titanium offered to fix the android id. I didn't notice the missing date thing from the notification pull before that or after that until recently when I have a need for it.