yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mattwarr:
I say you should ruffle feathers. The kiss ass mentality has caused most of the ROMS I have used to suck. People seem so eager to take responsibility for developer error. I love the devs, but when you make a mistake, suck it up. Anyway, SlimKat 4.4 doesn't allow me to change the APN settings at all. The option is shaded and can't be opened. It was the same in CM11. Also, I used the latest cwm recovery to flash. It was all done by the book on my sprint gs3.

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I'm sure you will have issues tracking down answers at first. The phone is fairly new, and I imagine a lot of people are still hanging onto the S3. Actually, I had the same issue when Straight Talk first started selling their version of the S3. As time went on, the web started to fill up with answers. I got tired of waiting and just risked going with Sprint variant ROMS. It all worked out.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tortuga:
The GS4 is nearly a year old. That's over the hill in phone years, lol.

I don't think it's a kiss-ass mentality either. It's just that you're getting exactly what you pay for here, if not WAY more. I have no problem with people who bring up potential bugs in a constructive manner, using the forum tools to see if the question has been raised in the past (700,000 times, as is the case with most safe-strap questions.) What surprises me is the attitude of people expecting a 100% error-free ROM for every individual phone and carrier. You're side-loading software hacked up by someone on their free time on your $700 phone, that involves a lot of risk - and it's not the dev's.

If you think the GS4 ROMs "suck" at this point, I'd hate to see you try an HTC phone (maybe other than the One.) Every ROM I've run on this phone has been 98% funcitonal or better for my needs, whereas on my Incredible 2, AOSP was a mess (other than CM7.)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shpotik:
[MENTION=4830253]Danvdh[/MENTION]: Another update coming anytime soon? :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] MrKleen1:
Best S4 ROM I've run on my phone! I love to flash Roms and try new things. However the moment I installed this I knew I would be sticking around. I have no desire to try anything else at this point and only look for upgrades for this ROM.

Once again thank you very much for the awesome ROM.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] brizey:
Yep. I had a thunderbolt. A lot of these ROMs are more stable than the stock software was on that phone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mattwarr:
This one might be useful too. It looked easy, but that's when the methods usually fail for me.

http://www.droidviews.com/root-verizon-galaxy-s4-sch-i545-on-android-4-3-vruemk2/
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] kench33:
What version of Apollo are you on? I don't have the option of changing the path.

Sent from my Galaxy S4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] egore93:
Try double twist to sync your iTunes. I use it for my iTunes and it's flawless.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] spotmark:
Dan said that the last update would probably be the last one we see, until Verizon releases their official 4.4.2 build.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] MrKleen1:
And that is OK. I don't think many can complain about what we already have here since this is a darn nice ROM.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] spotmark:
You got that right. I've always been a flashaholic, but this ROM is so smooth, fast, and responsive, that I don't see the need to try anything else.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gotroot801:
Having come over from CM11 , I'm noticing that I no longer get mobile data in some buildings, while other Verizon customers with stock ROMs are doing just fine. I don't remember having this sort of problem on CM11. Could rolling back the radio have had something to do with it? Maybe an APN issue where I need to go back to stock to let the phone get caught up?

Beyond that, the ROM is rock solid, but it *is* a huge problem for me if I can't get connectivity (GV as my voicemail requires data).
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] swieder711:
Are you on the newest radio? How is the signal strength in the building?

The only issue that I have with this ROM is when the cell signal is very weak. That will be addressed when Vz releases 4.4.2 and we get a new modem file.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gotroot801:
I'm on MK2, and signal strength is pretty weak in the building(s), so that's likely the problem. Of course, a lot of these are places I hadn't been to with CM11, so until I go back I won't be able to do much A/B testing.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] brw9100:
Dude really? :laugh: I think it would be awful hard to improve on this ROM until 4.4.2 is released by Verizon.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shpotik:
There's always room for improvement;) but yes. This ROM is amazing! I'm just a flashaholic :-p

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HAS ANYONE GOTTEN THEIR LED NOTIFICATION LIGHT TO WORK? (Not the camera flash)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shpotik:
Yeah....I guess I should've checked the setting first:-p.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dementio:
Don't feel bad, I was wondering the same
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] brw9100:
I hear ya but I've gotta say that this one has pretty much cured my flashing addicton! And my LED notification light works fine.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shpotik:
Anyone notice "random slight screen dim" and back to normal after a little while? And no I'm not talking about auto brightness, I have that off.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Danvdh:
Thats normal. It dims when you don't touch your screen for a period of time
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shpotik:
Nooo, not that type of dim. It happens even if I'm touching the screen, but a very very slight change of brightness, and happens very rarely, its almost like the auto brightness is on, but it isn't; I hate the auto brightness. It usually happens if my brightness is very high and the page I'm viewing is very white/bright for example scrolling through a Google page. And no I'm not crazy;) I have gravity box activated. kt tweaker is off
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shpotik:
Ok so I've been playing around with my brightness. It dim only happens if my brightness is at its brightest! If I lower it just by a hair it'll stop. But as soon as my brightness is maxed it starts again! No idea what's causing it!

Its not a big issue tho..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] -Michael_:
Just wanted to reiterate - this ROM rocks, I'm so impressed with how well it runs it has ruined my interest in any other rom. If your reading this, and have not tried it.. Do it! You won't be disappointed.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] djdmbrwsk:
What he said.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] AspenSTi:
Is there a version of this rom that would work with tmo service on the verizon gs4? I've tried the 3 different builds with this one being the closest to working. It just doesn't connect to data (even with the mobile network correctly selected). Would hate to lose this beautiful rom...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bikoman1:
Just get the correct apn settings, I use this with straight talk with att Sim and it works great.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] TeH PLAYA:
I'm back on this ROM again after trying out i9505 Roms for a bit with the patch. This ROM is butter smoooooooooth!

For the pop up menus, like the reboot menu, any way to make those have a black background instead of grey? That would complete this ROM ;):good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Shockz:
GravityBox > Display Tweaks > Solid Black Background :D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] TeH PLAYA:
I do have those checked, but they do not change the background of the pop up menus from gray to black, such as the advanced reboot menu, or when you press menu from the home screen, or when attaching a pic in mms.

You feel me lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Shockz:
Ah, my bad. Didn't realize that setting didn't change the popups.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] brizey:
Xblast let's you tweak in even more detail, but none of the settings work.

It's not really the overall background. Is like a text background. If you open settings, the word settings has the lighter background, while everything else has pure black.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] TeH PLAYA:
Also, when you take a screenshot, and share it directly from the status bar, that list still has a white background.

Hopefully GB can be fine tuned some more so it'll allow us to tweak those backgrounds. This ROM is really really fluid though, love it. :good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JBeXX:
There are a bunch of themes that will blackout all backgrounds using hkthemer xposed module.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Surakusa:
First of all, I want to say this is a super awesome rom! I love it a bunch! Super reliable, great battery life! I can go about two days and not have to charge. :) I just have a few questions if you don't mind me asking! :)

The samsung S4 has a way to send music out of the USB port, is there any plans for that in the future? :) I tried doing a search in here first to see if I missed it somehow, but I didn't see it. Really that's the only thing haha. I am still one of those guys that doesn't have a Bluetooth stereo in his car and I use the USB/Audio cable that came with my iBolt (car mount) that goes into the Auxiliary that works really well.

Again, excellent rom! One of the best I have ever used! Reliability is always my main focus! and I love how you chose Google Edition, because that's how it should be! :)

Thanks a bunch! :good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Alxoom33:
I am also going back between International rom and this one as my dd's. Right now I'm on Echo v. 18. TW 4.4.2.Both are awsome. Great to have MDK!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] AspenSTi:
Worked like a charm, with correct info in the APN settings its working great on tmo now, thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] cambunch:
What browser are you using?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shpotik:
Its not just the browser. I've noticed it happens while my brightness is at full. I might have to reflash clean.

I'm having another problem, when I play music whether its on Apollo player or YouTube, once in a while the phone makes like a scratchy noise for like half a second or so...kinda like when a computer freezes and sometimes makes noises..I have no clue what the heck it is..its kinda annoying... Anyone else have this ?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] griffsterb:
This may be a really dumb question but I cannot find the Quick Settings preferences on this ROM. I am just switching over from CM11 where it was super easy to find Quick Settings preferences.

Edit: I'm talking about the quick settings panel from swiping down
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] brandonair95:
If you're talking about the settings option to change the quick settings tiles, this is vanilla GPE, so its not included. CM11 is it's own brand of AOSP and has its own mods. To change to quick settings options though you'll have to use the Xposed+gravity box combo. It comes preinstalled
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] thedoman:
New to this so please bear with me. I read the op and noted gps fixes on 2/20. I can't get a gps lock. Any thoughts would be appreciated. On bonestock 4.3 got fix in 5 seconds or so routinely. All I can think is that I am missing a setting somewhere. Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jds3118:
Only a few reports of gps issues and they fixed it by flashing a tw rom get gps lock then reflash ge rom I believe ☺
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dementio:
I honestly don't know if it would help, but GPS Test Plus has options to Clear/Update AGPS (free version may do it also).
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sherdog16:
Make a nandroid. Flash a tw ROM. Get a lock. Boot to recovery. Restore nandroid.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] thedoman:
Thanks to everyone for their input. When all was said and done it was fixed by simply toggling the gps button off and on. Lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JCBiznatch:
That's a classic!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] thedoman:
And you can imagine it's more than a little embarrassing but everyone was so helpful that I thought I'd put it out there so they would know that it was taken care of. I should have thought of it much sooner. You have to love the community here though. Great people.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Danvdh:
Hey OP

I just wanted to post to tell you how great your ROM is, I heard your releasing an update this weekend? you are amazing! This is so much better then touchwiz

*tip toes out of the room*
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] spotmark:
Nice! :good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] brizey:
Have to agree...can't believe I've been on a ROM this long. I tried the kk international ROMs, too. I got to say that they are pretty snappy. But this is still on a whole 'nuther level.

F2FS and xposed working on art and I will have no trouble keeping this phone for another year.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] coolbluedab:
I've not seen it, but is there a way to get visual voicemail (vzw flavor) on this rom? I downloaded it but it never connects or confirms. I do not want to use google voice or the others.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jds3118:
I believe that someone posted that they got vvm from nexus to work I'll see if I can find the post ?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] asianrage:
Just a quick question for people on this ROM. Going from update to update, do you have to wipe everything? I've been using AOSP/CM-nightlies and those don't require wiping. The last time I was using these OEM-based ROMs, I was on the Thunderbolt and I didn't enjoy it very much, FWIW.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] spotmark:
If the base build is still the same, I usually do a dirty install. The worst that can happen is you have to either install a backup, or start over and do a clean install. Just always remember, now wipe, no gripe. ;)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] asianrage:
Naturally.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] binqker:
Can I flash this using TWRP?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jds3118:
Yes
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] guyver2077:
So whenever I connect via USB to PC, i can never get the storage to come up and display SD contents...it says connected as MTP
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] brandonair95:
Trying different ports or a different cable would be my first guess. Also check if it's charging. You also need to unlock the phone after plugging it in, if you have a security lock.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] binqker:
I noticed no white Instagram icon for the unlock ring targets?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mystique:
Just installed this as my first S4 rom.

Simply amazing.

Is there no included stock browser?

Tried to download something from the tap a talk, and got a soft reboot.

Assuming no browser is the reason..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] djdmbrwsk:
Welcome to a great mobile experience :P

Just download Chrome: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.android.chrome

Or if you like the old standard browser: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.android.browser
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tsukasa Buddha:
Hey, just installed today. The only thing I had issues with was Cloud Print and Google Search/Google Now Launcher. It said there was an update for Cloud Print, but then said something was signed incorrectly and to delete the current version. I did and then it just said there was an error when trying to install fresh. Rebooted and things worked. After installing GNL, it said I needed the newest Search. I installed, ran, and activated Google Now, but GNL still kept sending me to install search. Anyway, reboots, etc. Everything is talking to each other fine now.

Followed instruction on LTE and GPS seems to be working, but I am just sitting at home so I can't say for sure yet :p .

Nice and smooth so far.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] swieder711:
Very interested to learn whats in the update. From my current experience this ROM is near perfect.

My weekend starts at 5 pm on Friday.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Danvdh:
Just look at the last 2 change logs I made on tmo or at&t. Its all improvements

You will be able to charge with the device off thanks to fenny. Also cloudprint is fixed are the big ones. (For some reason the apk provided in the system dump could not update via market lol)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shpotik:
When will this drop?

I'm celebrating early;)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mcconvict:
Don't drink and drive!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shpotik:
Lol, I'm not, my buddy is driving ;)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] djdmbrwsk:
Nice! My go-to beer.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tsukasa Buddha:
Hah, and right after I installed too. Looks dirty flashable, though...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shpotik:
I'm ready to flash anytime now:) lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Danvdh:
UPDATE IN THE OP

03/29/2014

-Re-themed contacts (Massive improvement)

-Framework-res autobrightness values adjusted at the high indoor light areas

-Updated GoogleTTS and Googlekeyboard

-Updated Superuser

-Updated Kernel

*the phone will now charge with the phone off thanks to [MENTION=522448]Fenny[/MENTION] for the code that was merged*

-Fixed cloudprint but you will need to download it from the market if you use it ;)

-Removed Xposed and gravitybox from the ROM, I'm shipping a cleaner GPE from now on out, simply get these apks yourself if you use them

-Build.prop edited, 2 useless lines removed

Attention Verizon Employees & Board members flashing this excellent ROM that is better then the non existent 4.4.2 you don't have on your phone because VZW developers are slower then halley's comet, please unlock the bootloader in the upcoming 4.4.2 (LOL!) and stop being douche bags

I'm a dude in Canada who has never been connected to one of your towers in my life, but I make your customers happier then you do, I think it's time you get a clue and I also think it's time to replace your board of directors, they are specialists in FAILURE and I've already seen a ton your user base flock to t-mo.

who is running you and AT&T anyway? Kim Jong Un? stop locking bootloaders you noobs, you do realize touchjiz sucks right? how could you not? It hurts me you put this much faith into Samsuck Touchjizz.

oh and please visit http://tmobile.jobs/, unless your on the board, you can just retire or something because you obviously suck, you could not even enter the Canadian market because you knew you would get smoked. I suggest Golf if your use to sucking, it won't be that hard to adapt to
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tsukasa Buddha:
Yay!

Oh, this is the first ROM I've done based on Ktoonez's kernel. So if I dirty flash it, do I need to do anything special about it? The OP in this thread gave these instructions:

I think I will just clean flash, but thought I should ask :p .
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jds3118:
ROFLMAO!!!!! OMG my sides hurt now can't stop laughing !!!! :D:sly::D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JCBiznatch:
Sure did!

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It seriously is annoying to not be able to unlock your phone easily. I'm lucky to be on mdk and I know it! But let's be honest here, Locking boot loaders only hurts the consumer. We should be able to do anything we want to our phones!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bkrickles:
Just woke up and saw that We have an update. Will be clean flashing this badboy in a little bit. Need my coffee first. Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] spotmark:
The boy has a karate tournament, this morning, so I will have to hold off on flashing this until later today. I've been so content with this ROM, that I haven't flashed anything in so long, this will be a good fix. Thanks, Dan.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] guyver2077:
Awesome..time for an update.

Not sure why exposed and gravity were removed. Aren't those pretty essential to thus ROM since some basic features aren't included in stock ROM. Where can I download them from?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bswides412:
Here the link to the XDA thread that includes the installer info.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1574401
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] logan2384:
mk2 radio

I'm still on the stock mdk firmware and radio/modem...is it still necessary to flash the mk2 radio/modem for this rom?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] brizey:
FYI...I dirty flashed and have not had any issues.

One thing to note... both xposed and gravity box have had updates, so they are still there after my dirty flash. They should also get picked up by titanium as well. Easiest thing is to make sure you have them backed up in titanium.

Edit... Went back and looked at the zip from 3/6. Xposed and gravity box are installed as user apps begin with.... Just back'em up.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shpotik:
Much respect Dan, I couldn't agree more! Downloading now!

Thank you so much man, a donation coming soon!:)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mystique:
just clean wiped and installed the 3.29 build no problems.

Tapped on the Android Version 4.4.2 to see what the KK icon is..

Seems there is not one?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Spikelangelo:
Just flashed this from being on HyperDrive from the beginning. I missed AOSP. Thank you, so far so good.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] egore93:
View attachment 2657411

Just tap it a few more times then wait like 15 sec. Then tap in your screen and you will get that image I posted and you can move the tiles around
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Sir Lancelot:
Can the new Build's camera save to the SD card? It's the only issue I had with the last build.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Danvdh:
just remove that crap camera all together and buy Snapcam HDR from the market, its based on the google camera but has all those features + more integrated

remember, the Camera drivers are what's important and we have the official ones, this app is pretty awesome
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] spotmark:
Or use Xposed module Pictures2SD.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mystique:
To reiterate, no way to make camera default save to external storage?

Unless xposed is used?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] spotmark:
Correct.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] swieder711:
Houston, I have a problem

Downloaded the new ROM. Checked MD5, Wiped cache, dalvik and user data. Went to install the new ROM and got the following error message

Format ( ) expects 5 args, got 4

Status 7

E: Errror in /Danvdh-GE-4.4.2-03-29-2014-vzw.zip

Installation aborted

I am using the latest CWM and Philz recovery.

Any thoughts?

Restoring my last Nandroid now.

EDIT1: Did a quick search on this error condition. Found a few matches. Will need to double check my recovery versions to make sure that they are the latest.

EDIT2: I am guess that the issue is discussed here, http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=43707326#post43707326. Questions 10 and 11.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Danvdh:
Ktoonsez and I use the latest TWRP with zero issues flashing anything, I really don't get what CWM/PHILZ are doing with their recovery, so the binary used to flash doesn't format the way they like it now? all this headache for something that wasn't even broken to begin with?

I think CM crew have been having to many beers at the office with the Oppo chick :P
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] swieder711:
I was able to install the new Zip with the following:

"an option to force using the update-binary that comes in your zip. It will make it work except for the assert for device name error."

According to Philz FAQ: The error "format() expects 5 args, got 4" is caused by not using the below new format command in updater-script:

Quote: format(fs_type, partition_type, location, fs_size, mount_point)

Code: format("ext4", "EMMC", "/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/system", "0", "/system");
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] MrKleen1:
Thank you yet again!

In the original post you wrote that your ROM makes us happier than what Verizon gives us.

And I agree completely.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] thedoman:
Is there a way to turn off the horrible noises the dialer makes. Not key tap noises but the loud beep noise when hanging up. All my volumes are turned down.