yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] toejam13:
I've encountered the same thing with my M919. Switching between Android 4.3 and 4.4.2 modem.bin files made no difference.

I did notice that when I changed my network preference from 3G/2G to 2G-only, I gained about 10 dBa when the handset fell back to GSM-EDGE mode. It made a big difference. I verified that AT&T only uses band II (1900MHz) for GSM and UMTS in my county, so it wasn't because I switched to band V (850MHz) which seems to have better range. What I find annoying is that the handset isn't dropping down to 2G automatically when reception is poor. It'll stick with 3G even when the signal strength is as low as -107 dBa.

No LTE at the moment since my AT&T MNVO doesn't support it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Frankenscript:
I'm thinking of buying an M919, carrier unlocked, to use on ATT, so that I can get a proper recovery and have full access to custom ROMs without the safestrap limitations.

Is it safe to say that:

1. If I buy a T-Mobile S4, and it comes carrier unlocked, it will work fine on the ATT network, including 4G / LTE? Lots of data points suggest this but I haven't heard it explicitly stated...

2. Though I could use the phone as identified as an M919, I really want Play Store to see it as an I337 (ATT version), so I can install some ATT specific apps. Is there any problem flashing a build.prop (available in the ATT threads) with the ATT identifiers & APN info, to enable this?

3. Are there any gotchas I should be aware of? Basically, I just want a phone with unlocked bootloader / kernel so I can play. Not too worried about Knox/warranty.

Any insights would be appreciated!

Marc
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] lordcheeto03:
Will the T-Mobile S4 work on the AT&T network; yes it will work if it's carrier unlocked. I purchased my M919 full price out of contract while I was still on AT&T service. Once I carrier-unlocked I was able to pick up AT&T's 4G/LTE and was even able to make use of the AT&T 3G Microcell device which transmits a 3G cell signal and runs over your WiFi. I now have Net10 Wireless with an AT&T SIM card and I still get 4G/LTE when it's around.

Your second question: I do believe that's all that would be required. I'm not 100% sure if just modifying the build.prop would allow you to use the AT&T-specific apps in the Play Store. I never used them to begin with so I never explored whether or not I could make them work on the T-Mobile firmware. Now, I know this involves more than just a build.prop edit, but a 100% sure way to get AT&T Apps working would be to flash a custom ROM based on AT&T firmware. Being that you have a T-Mobile device and are using it on another carrier's network, always remember; when it comes to Odin especially, flash things meant for the T-Mobile M919 ONLY. It doesn't matter that you use AT&T service, your device needs T-Mobile Modems/stock firmwares/etc.

As far as gotchas... not that I can think of. The M919 has an unlocked bootloader and even with KNOX is very easy to root and use custom ROMS on. If you're not concerned with KNOX then you really don't have to take into consideration any special rooting method, no safestrap junk, etc. Without root, just flash a recovery in Odin and flash away.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] flroots:
I know this thread is a bit old, but the situation is very relevant to me. I just won a S4 M919 on eBay which will be delivered tomorrow. T-mobile has agreed to send me an unlock code. My motivation is to install TWRP recovery which I can't do on the i337. I intend to activate it on Cricket (AT&T network). Is it still true that I should stick with firmware, ROMs, and modems designed for the M919? I don't care about AT&T or T-mobile apps so that's not an issue. Basically, I want the best data rates available. Any gotchas that I need to be aware of?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Frankenscript:
[MENTION=4843136]flroots[/MENTION]

Basically, you're best off bringing the phone to current M919 stock through ODIN. Is that NK2 or has there been a more recent version? I've lost track. But do the entire phone, and in fact as you will see from some threads it is often necessary to flash it twice in succession to get everything to stick. This will bring you to the latest modem. Remember, the modem is two parts: the modem.bin (also known as the gsm modem, which isn't specifically dependent on the bootloader version you have) and the LTE modem (non-hlos.bin, which is dependent on the firmware version, and bad things happen if you mismatch).

Since your phone is out of warranty, there's no downside to going to the latest, even if the phone arrives with 4.2.2 firmware (pre-knox). Tripping the knox bit is only a problem if you would be sending the phone in for warranty service.

I've got the M919 and am using it on ATT, with no problems. I've got the pre-knox firmware (MDL), and will be updating to the latest next time I flash.

Here is an old, but still relevant, thread about my experiences with M919 on ATT.

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-tmobile/help/using-t-mobile-m919-att-network-t2880349

You will have to configure your APN to match your Cricket service. Sorry, can't help you with those settings but I'm sure they are on XDA somewhere!

Marc
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] flroots:
Thanks a lot for that update. As I understand it, the current firmware is NB4 according to this site:

http://galaxys4root.com/galaxy-s4-stock-firmware/

Not sure what your reference to NK2 is? That doesn't seem to correspond to either 4.2.2 nor 4.4.2? I'm currently on Cricket with a S4 I337 and hope to move the SIM over as soon as my M919 arrives tomorrow.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Frankenscript:
I believe after NB4 there was NH7 then NK2. Check the firmware thread in the general section for details / links.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Robert417919:
[MENTION=4843136]flroots[/MENTION]

How did this work out for you? I want to do the same thing you said you where going to do.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] AlaskaLinuxUser:
Robert417919,

I use my SGH-M919 on an AT&T network also. I use the OK3 modem firmware and it seems to work great here. Although I am in Alaska, so top speeds of LTE are only about 6 Mbps where I live. Usually I can only get about 3 Mbps due to the lack of coverage around here.

You can either update to the latest OH3 firmware on your phone, or if you have an old model, with the MDL bootloader, you could also use this guide by lordodin912:

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-tmobile/general/foh3-modem-bin-mdl-bootloader-t3191094

Also, if you are looking for good roms, you can always check out SlimLP:

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-tmobile/development/rom-slimlp-jfltetmo-t3377731

Or Resurrection Remix:

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-tmobile/development/rom-resurrection-lollipop-v5-4-5-t3115155

Hope that helps!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Robert417919:
Thanks, this does help out, and another quick question. Are you able to use wifi calling?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] AlaskaLinuxUser:
Glad to help, and no, unfortunately not.

-AlaskaLinuxUser

https://thealaskalinuxuser.wordpress.com
[Hardware Hacking General] Nightfireman28:
Hello Im having a very serious issue with my phone. I cant move apps to my SD Card for some reason. my phone is rooted and i tried using app2usb or whatever its called but still no luck i know my phone can read the SD because i have songs on it and my music player can play the songs on my SD but i just dont understand why its not letting me transfer apps nor letting me install apps into it. PLEASE HELP!

I have a Samsung Galaxy S 4g from tmobile with custom rom, Cynogen Mod 9 ICS. I also have a 8gb SD card

I have also tried deleting smdl2tmp1.asec but i cant find that in my phone nor my SD Card
[Hardware Hacking General] infodsagar:
Had u try link2sd
[Hardware Hacking General] johns86:
If it's really important transfer everything to your computer instead then to SD
[General Topics] tomste:
Hello,

does someone has the t- day counter plus?

Thanks,

Tom
[General Topics] HDuser:
No but I have Google

http://www.pocketpcfreewares.com/en/index.php?soft=674
[General Topics] hezahonker:
Need something like this on smartphone.

I owned this app many long years ago. Does anyone know of something like it that is for Non Touch Screens like the Q? I see the new versions of PI have a tracking item which is very nice indeed. Not really crazy about buying an entire PIM just to get the countdown feature. Any ideas?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] monkeychef:
Hey Everyone,

I just wanted to tell everyone about my recent experience with the insurance provider of Sprint, Asurion. In the past I heard a lot of terrible things about them, and really expected the worst. On Sunday I was pushed into the corner of a table and my phone hit the corner, cracking the screen and for whatever reason keeping the screen from actually functioning at all. Sunday night I attempted to file a claim, but for security reasons I had to call them.

Monday morning rolls around and I call. They have all of my information from the initial claim and only need my credit card for the deductible. Throughout this entire process they wouldn't do anything unless I had my Sprint pin, which was nice because meant they were serious about security since it is hard to access the pin. The Asurion rep tells me that I'll get the phone most likely the next day and I received tracking information a few hours later that said the same thing.

So Tuesday rolls around, and on the tracker is says that it should arrive at the destination by 3pm. Sure enough, by 2pm it was already there. The self activation wouldn't allow me activate the phone (again for some odd security reason) and I had to call Sprint directly. I called and quickly got a very pleasant woman named Christina who was very clear, loud, American, and enjoyed chatting with me while we waited for the phone to finish its testing. Within 10 minutes I was up and running again.

To be honest I was completely surprised by the great service that I received throughout the entire process. Better yet, I'm pretty sure the phone I got to replace mine was brand new since it had no marks on it and still had the original stickers.

TL;DR I had a great experience with Asurion and Sprint after breaking my phone.

Side note: The reason we paid $11/mo is because its a convenience. Asurion covers everything that could possibly happen to the phone, and then gets a new phone extremely quickly, quicker than most other companies. Many people on my account need this service, including myself since I'm at school and am very involved on campus and speak with outside companies and advisers quite a bit. While it seems unnecessary to pay this fee every month, it is definitely FASTER than saving that money up and buy a new Nexus 5 directly from Google for $350. Will it be nice? Of course it will be, but I won't get it as fast as Asurion sends it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] AsurionCares:
Asurion: Excellent Customer Service!

Thank you for your kind words! We are happy we could help get you reconnected. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you need us. We are always happy to help!

Asurion Social Media Team [MENTION=5426885]AsurionCares[/MENTION]

www.phoneclaim.com

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While we are disappointed to learn you had some challenges with your replacement, we are happy we were able to get you taken care of. Our goal is to provide like-for-like replacement devices for our customers. We do use both new and certified-like-new phones in order to provide this service. Rest assured, all of our certified-like-new phones use 100% OEM parts. We are so confident in the quality of this product that all of our phones do come with a 12-month limited warranty that will replace your device at no charge if it has a warranty failure during that time period. Is your current device functioning properly for you? If not, please let us know.

Thanks!

Asurion Social Media Team [MENTION=5426885]AsurionCares[/MENTION]

www.phoneclaim.com
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] enik_fox:
You have probably had the only positive experience I've ever seen. Your better off buying through Squaretrade for insurance as long as your not worried about lost or stolen. The deductable is usually half the price too

Sent from my Lumia 928
[Sony Xperia L] falcon.prj:
Does anyone know about any good flipcovers for the XL?
[Sony Xperia L] saurabh007:
There are few flip covers available for Xperia L.. But, they look weird as the top and bottom flattening part of the front side does not get covered with the flip cover..
[Sony Xperia L] RazZzeR:
Yes flip cover looks so weird and old fashion try back covers its looks nice and protect same damage.

here is mine back cover
[Sony Xperia L] sushobith:
Link please

Can ypu provide the link where you bought the back cover ?
[Sony Xperia L] RazZzeR:
i bought this cover from Local Retailer in Mulund Nirmal Lifestyle
[Sony Xperia L] sushobith:
Ok thankyou
[Sony Xperia ZR] kraken000:
Guys can anyone can tell me why 4.3 root is taking this much time?

Please [MENTION=2784807]DooMLoRD[/MENTION]

Just give us an updated toolkit
[Sony Xperia ZR] adryanodej:
hey .. there is a way to root 4.3 .. Mine is rooted already :) it`s not an easy way but can be rooted if you can unlock the bootloader.

here is a link: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2427995
[Sony Xperia ZR] ronaldbeti:
There is also a thread on rooting 4.3 without unlocking bootloader. It was posted by [MENTION=4828164]sijav[/MENTION]
[Sony Xperia ZR] kraken000:
But they are all for either unlocked bootloader or by flashing Ftfs and they are quite long procedures.

We want instant solution like vroot or doomlord 's awesome toolkit.

If you understand what I meant.
[Sony Xperia ZR] Kratellismorru:
Patience

Then I suggest to patiently wait. Because even the Z/ZL People are also waiting :)
[Sony Xperia ZR] kraken000:
You see the thing is that Z/ZL people will get it for sure but it is very uncertain for Zr because we dont get everything.

Like Roms and kernels etc.

Thats why we need to raise our voices.
[Sony Xperia ZR] ronaldbeti:
I feel u mate. Instead raising our voice, rather raise our knowledge on how to develop better. The support from developers are very few because this device is not launch to some countries.
[Sony Xperia ZR] chewdaniel:
does doomlord or some other root dev owe u money or something? or do they work for you? have some damn respect
[Sony Xperia ZR] ronaldbeti:
This one I have to agree.
[Sony Xperia ZR] kraken000:
Sorry I didn't mean to be offensive

I'm just freaking out because multi -window tweak for xposed Just came out and I want it.

And also anim mod and auto hide keys are my favourite apps and I can't install them.

I'm very sorry to be rude.

Hope you'll forgive me.
[Sony Xperia ZR] chewdaniel:
nope. u didn't offend me.

just that u need to understand most devs do what they do as a hobby, and sharing it with the community. demanding that they do things (and using offensive language) is not cool bro...

since 4.3 they've been TRYING to get root to work with the toolkit (and also things like kingo, vroot) but it seems sony's security is just too tough for them to crack right now. u make it sound as if they don't want to do it... lol

read the guide by sijav as posted above. that will help. it's troublesome, yes, but it will do the job.
[Sony Xperia ZR] kraken000:
hello!

Any updates?
[Sony Xperia ZR] sijav:
raise your voices? Frankly you don't even have permission to **** here!!

well guess what? you do raise your voice and dev's can simply stop any development on this device!! then you can develop your phone yourself, ... like changing wallpaper, or installing some cool app :cyclops:

looks like you're paying them to do something and they're not do their job properly!!!

(I'm not telling this you specifically there are lot's of users like you here)

anyways here's the deal:

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you can do root very much easily,

unlock your bootloader, (which will result in void warranty and lost DRMs and side effects which will cause in global warming!!)

flash a custom kernel, (any kernel that works with ZR and has a working recovery)

go to Recovery and then flash superSu Root,

flash back your stock kernel so your poor device can boot!!!

simple isn't it? no need to hack the device!!!!

this rooting method has been officially announced by Sony website!

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it's all about locked bootloader

you need to greatly appreciate Doomlord and those chinese devs that made vroot or kingo so 4.2.2 or 4.1.2 can be root easily, (they do some sort of hack!!)

because of that we can have root with lock bootloader for 4.3!! or else we had no choice but to unlock our bootloaders!!

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about update, if there was any, you have been noticed by now as many many and many users are waiting for it!!!
[Sony Xperia ZR] kraken000:
Hey

I'm very sorry man

I've apologised earlier

See I didn't mean to be rude or offensive,it's just that I'm freaking out....

Please forgive me if you can

And your work is awesome...

I apologise to all the developers like doomlord etc.

#thehappyway
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Blown240sx:
Well heres the details

HTC One AT&T (Unlocked) Used on TMobile

Phone is bootloader unlocked and rooted

Was running a custom 4.4 ROM not sure which one. That one was having issues so my friend who owns the phone tried to fix it himself in TWRP.

He ended up formatting and deleting everything so the phone was stuck in boot loop with no OS.

So I side loaded cygen 4.4.2 and got it back up and running.

Issues began. When you open the Google Dialer it brings up all the contacts as it should but if you receive or dial a number the active call screen starts to load to a black screen then kicks you back to the contacts. The phone call will continue though and cannot be ended. Only way I have gotten it to end calls is by enabling lock to end call.

So I tried updating just Google Dialer which caused a force close issue even after clearing all data for GD and Phone in the apps section.

So I installed the newest google apps 4.4.x but the no active call screen remains

Next I installed the Beanstalk 4.4.2 (have it on my s3 and like it) everything runs great other than the Dialer again. It again is not working and still fails to load the active call screen both send or receive.

Ive done Cache/Delvik whipe. Ive done permission resets. Ive even tried Swipe Dialer from the app store with the same issue.

Open to suggestions to fix this. Im stumped. I have a feeling it has something to do with the Phone.apk and Phone_contacts.apk in the App section of the phone since Ive change the Google dialer apk 4 times and nothing has changed.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Blown240sx:
Added info

I forgot to add

The phone dialing abilities worked perfectly fine before even with the new google apps installed and on 4.4 KitKat. This problem only came after my friend soft bricked the phone by erasing the old roms.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kamilmirza:
try disabling "non-intrusive call" in Phone settings
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thegoodboy66:
Same problem GS4 Sprint

I have the same problem, but I'm not able to finish the call even enabling the "end call with power button". I have to activate airplane mode.

I'm on a Galaxy S4 Sprint. If you found a solution I'll appreciate if you share it.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Blown240sx:
I still havnt found a solution. Im currently downloading a stock rom hoping that it might have some system file I may be missing.

The Intrusive calling feature isn't on the HTC One
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Blown240sx:
Anyone with programming or some knowledge on whats going on can you please help. Im stumped
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dhigby:
So this is a really old thread, but I'm betting the IMEI got wiped. Phone can't call without an identity.
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 General] markklok:
Got my notepro wifi yesterday and i noticed (while watching a movie during the evening) that there is some backlight bleeding.

- Bleeding is almost non existing during the day (with TL light above my head)

- Most is coming from the bottom

I like to know if this is going to be something common or a reason to get my tablet replaced.

Could be i'm too picky but for spending 750 euro's i only want the best :D

ps in the evening i'll make some pictures to be linked in this post
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 General] phoenixbennu:
This is my biggest worry with tablets like this. Spent tons of money, and you get little light bleeds that become very annoying.

I went through a dozen Note 10.1 tablets, and best buy hated me for it, trying to get one that didnt have light bleed. Only to accidentally leave it on the roof of the car one day and have it slide across the interstate on ramp median. Came back and foundit still functioning but had to snap the case back together in some spots and it now had massive light bleed.

The concern of needing to return a tablet for light bleed is the sole reason I am not ordering online. I am going into a store to buy a device. So I can return it immediately.

I will say that it doesnt bother me if it is just how its supposed to be. The note 8.0 tablets all had light bleed on them, and it never really got ot me, because I knew it was no better on any other note 8.0 .
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 General] markklok:
I've contacted the store where i bought it and they said i can exchange the tablet for a new one.

Tonight i'm going to inspect it further and see if it's really going to bother me.

If so, i'm getting it replaced by a new one which hopefully doesn't have the light bleeding.
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 General] omegafiler:
A friend and I recently bought identical 2014 note 10.1 tablets and they both had a very small amount of light bleed, mostly along the bottom. I've also had lots of tablets over the years and its quite common.

I'm willing to live with it if its barely noticeable. But any more and it goes back, including the notepro I'm waiting for.
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 General] nymviper1126:
Bestbuy hated me too, did the same thing with my N8. Hard to check in store, but tell them u will before you walk out with it.

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Did it have Magazine UX or not?
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 General] markklok:
Hmm capturing light bleed is tougher then i thought :)

What do you guys think... Acceptable or return for a new one.
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 General] omegafiler:
The bottom looks like pretty "normal" minor backlight bleed, or at least fairly common enough. The top portion might just be from the angle and actually appears to be IPS glow, which is perfectly normal for that type of display.

If it shifts when you move, it's IPS glow, and is normal. If it's always there, light bleed. Just a matter of how bad it is and how much it bothers you.

And also don't forget... if you're looking for a problem, you'll probably find one. Watch videos with normal brightness in your normal viewing environments. If it looks good there, I wouldn't worry about it. :good:
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 General] varunkumars:
Are you in the USA? I see only stores selling them online. Which stores are carrying them in the store?
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 General] markklok:
The Netherlands. :)
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 General] jake21:
Best buy has them; I know my local store has them in stock. Vaguely I think fry also has them but not 100% sure as they are not local to me.
[Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 General] markklok:
I swapped mine for a new one today and guess what... Same type of light bleeding.

So it'll probably be the same for all devices.