yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Danvdh:
Q&A

Why can't I charge my phone with the device off?

A: This is a bootloader issue and is fixed if you upgrade to a knox 4.4.2 bootloader (I never recommend flashing a leak though)

Q:Why can't I mute the phone by holding volume down?

A: I've disabled the adjustment sound in framework-res by changing a false value to true, this gets removed aswell but the volume up/down

sound is so loud and distorted I had to remove it by default for ART users, that amount of distortion can't be good for any speaker, this is a bug

from google/samsuck that I've hidden ;) you can notice it a bit on the first press of the dial pad if you have dial sounds on but it's not nearly

as loud and annoying

Q: Does bluetooth work on this ROM?

A: yes but it's pretty much impossible to support all of the hundreds of thousands of devices on the market though

Q: Does the IR blaster work?

A: Yes, WatchON even works and is a optional flash in the OP

Q: Why does the call waiting sound like a outgoing call?

A: Ask Google/samsung, I had nothing to do with this

Q: What do I do when I get an OTA message?

A: Check the forums to see if I have a copy of it ;) If I do, you can delete it in /cache and then goto the update screen, it will count down from 10

and the phone won't reboot, if you manually reboot now the OTA nag will be gone forever

Q: Can I use the touchwiz camera on this ROM?

A: no, but the official camera drivers are here so the quality of the AOSP camera is as good as its going to get, I personally recommend Snap Cam HDR though,

I will never use the stock cam again

Q: Shazam doesn't work, why is this?

A: Samsung/google broke something or Shazam just hasn't updated for our kernel source, no idea but the reason the app gives is not accurate, the mic is not always

in use. Soundhound does the same thing and works fine

Q: Do you build from source

A: Yes, but not google edition ROMs, I compile CM for my Nexus 7. It is impossible to build GPE from source

Q: I get a status 7 error when flashing in recovery

A: chances are you on a newer philz, I haven't added support for that yet because the masses use older recoveries/TWRP. if it isn't broke, why "fix" it?

Does smart watch work on this ROM?

A: Yes but you won't catch me alive wearing one of those things

Q: Shazam doesn't work

A: they need to update their app to work with GPE kernel source

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jds3118:
Enjoy my friend !
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] nozzleman_85:
This looks like a BADASS rom. But can't get any further than the Boot Animation. Any ideas? i tried flashing it more than once and let it sit for about 10 mins each time and no dice.

Do Gapps need to be flashed with this?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mistertac:
Good work! If I had unlimited data I'd download this now and check it out :(
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] spotmark:
This ROM is fan-freakin-tastic. Performance is staggering, and the blacked out, true Google dialer is awesome. Great work, to all involved, and thank you.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] heath2805:
Had the same thing happen to me. Stuck in 3g. Just make sure your network settings are all correct and flash a clean build. I Flashed MJ7 stock and I'm back on 4g. Restoring backup didnt seem to help.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] blastthenoise:
I was able to get LTE to stick by choosing LTE/CDMA (auto) in the phoneinfo app. I also have LTE set in the phone settings. I'm not really sure why the OP lists using LTE/GSM/CDMA, whenever I did that it would default my APN to ERHPD-Verizon Internet and I was stuck with 3g only. Can someone else try doing LTE/CDMA (auto) ?

EDIT: LTE doesn't stick after reboot, phoneinfo shows the radio defaulting to gsm/cdma prl. There's gotta be a flag set somewhere on boot we don't see or we need to add.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jds3118:
It's included
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Shockz:
Just noticed that as I flashed it. Thanks :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bkrickles:
Not to hijack but I had to re download this rom and get lte running and then immediately go to recovery and then restore another rom (beanstalk). I Now have 4g back. Thanks for all the suggestions. Love these forums.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tepifan:
This is more of an art than a science. We've been working through the hiccups, and what's posted in the OP is fine. It may take some patience, but jds3118 had described the method to get on LTE pefectly a few pages back. But to recap for you, you're somewhat doing it wrong:

Go into the phone info app and turn off the radio as it states in OP, and make sure the setting is LTE/GSM/CDMA. Don't turn on the radio again yet, and bounce over to the APN list and select a Verizon LTE APN (I use the last one, LTE - Verizon Internet). Then, once more go to the phone info app, and proceed to turn on the radio. It should stick to the APN selected and almost instantly lock LTE.

Do that and you're fine, every time.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] trmiv:
I'm having an issue with proximity sensor. When I make a call, I put the phone to my ear and the proximity sensor turns off the screen. When I take it away, it doesn't turn back on.

If I use an app to test the sensor I get 8.0cm as the reported distance until I trip the sensor, then it goes to zero. If I move my finger away, it never goes back to 8cm, it just stays tripped.

I can't figure out if this is a ROM issue or an issue with my phone, but I didn't have this issue on my my stock rooted build right before I flashed this. Any other way to test or adjust this?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Danvdh:
Compress air your ear piece speaker for 15 seconds straight. This solved it for some ppl in my international thread
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] trmiv:
Tried that, no go. Works fine to trip the sensor, just never trips back no matter what I do.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Danvdh:
Look in my international thread. There's a way to fix it

This only happens on some phones and I have no idea why
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] trmiv:
wow, the vacuum trick in that thread fixed it! Thanks for the advice!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gleggie:
ART still doesn't work for me on 2/11/14 but other than that awesome ROM
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] trmiv:
Is there a way to get into the *#0*# Samsung service menu, or is that only on TW based roms?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Danvdh:
Disable xposed
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jds3118:
You can get LTE with the eHRPD setting it may take awhile to switch from 3g but it will and it will vary by device that's why at first boot it's set eHRPD so you have data, calls, MMS, ect. work without changing settings.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Danvdh:
correct guys, if you follow the steps in the OP the rom will work out of the box

we have enough confirmations now that we know anything that isn't successful is user error
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] spotmark:
Just wanted to report back. After two days now, this ROM's performance is still stellar, and so is battery life.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dstreng:
Is there a way to get the power widget/ribbon toggles above the notification drawer? like touchwiz or cm?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] brandonair95:
What's your Kernel settings? Like your Governer and Scheduler &/or Profile?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] spotmark:
Haven't touched them.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] macravin:
I had a similar issue testing a friends ATT sim. I fixed it by deleting the data folder for the phone/msg storage app using the TWRP file browser.

The folder is:

/data/data/com.android.providers.telephony

Sent from my Galaxy S4 Google Edition
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rmanaka:
Thanks! I'll try that if the problem appears again...I just activated a TMO Simple Plan SIM for use ($0.20 per minute voice as opposed to $2.99/min TMO prepaid or $2.00/min Verizon...I have all available now). Data looks like a Japan SIM is the best bet. I'm hoping to find a dual SIM adapter in Japan...couldn't get one here in time for the trip.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Danvdh:
@ everyone

As many of you know Android 4.4.3 is just around the corner, test builds have been spotted on just about every device and many sources

say this month will be the release, I just wanted to give my userbase the piece of mind that I will system dump 4.4.3 and have a ROM out

within a week (assuming testers are available as I've never even connected to a verizon tower in my life) of it's release containing every feature/improvement that I currently have in my current 4.4.2 ROM, I have spreadsheets

prepared with all my needed changes with notes to make the implementation that much easier, my goal is to ship only 2 releases of 4.4.3

when it launches, the first one will contain proper autobrightness, reboot menu, home button lag fix, SD write permissions and absolute minimal

bloat to allow user customization, my 2nd release will go live once I'm done themeing that horrible new dialer I saw pictures of.

many of you may have noticed I redid 4.3 (GSM only) not to long ago for a couple reasons, 1) 4.3 is preferred to some ppl and 2) practice, I want all the development

fresh in my mind for the real ROM, which will be 4.4.3

I would also like to take this time to thank all my donators, you guys are extremely awesome and are helping me through some pretty tough times

you guys are awesome!!! I can't wait to hear feedback once 4.4.3 ships and I get it out to you guys, there is no doubt in mind that my ROM gets better on screen time then any GPE ROM using

stock Samsung dyanmic autobrightness, the AOSP values just destroy them in every way shape and form.

cheers and have a great night everyone, and remember my personal goal is to keep as many of you S4 users from upgrading as I can, I want everyone to not feel the need to update this device for another year, this will ultimately save you some cash too ;) I WILL not ditch this userbase for another device, I have every intention in keeping my S4.

Dan
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zxsix:
Right on Dan. I see no compelling reason to replace the S4s in our household. I am available to test on Verizon if needed.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shpotik:
Same here! I'm willing to test!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] -Michael_:
Let me know if you need more testers! I'm game!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jds3118:
[MENTION=4830253]Danvdh[/MENTION] hit me up on hangouts when ready to test I'm in !
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sigmaxaa:
Anyone running the newest modem (NC2 or NC5) with this? I'm currently on the NC5 modem and just wanted to make sure it wouldn't cause any issues.

Thanks in advance!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jackdubl:
I also have modem question, namely, which one(s) should/can I use with this rom? . I just bought a used S4 on MDK unlocked bootloader and MJ7 baseband. Some of this S4 modem stuff seems scary to me, like you can f#$* it all up by flashing the wrong modem. I'm trying to find time to read up on it, but if anyone wants to save me some time and let me know, I'd greatly appreciate it.

And the message in the OP is spot on; this rom HAS made this Verizon customer sooo happy.

Free storage from Copy:

https://copy.com?r=cScoov
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Oishikatta:
Was using NC2, then NC5. No issues that weren't already present.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2487298

Just flash the *MK2_modem.zip or *NC5_modem.zip in recovery. Modem only, not non-hlos. You can't easily mess up with the modems, they're not locked like the bootloader so you can flash newer/older as much as you like.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] spotmark:
You know you can count on me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Divine_Madcat:
The update is really appreciated Danvdh; glad to know the S4 community will get to enjoy your excellent work for the foreseeable future!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] WishinItWas:
Anyone have any issues with losing GPS fix after the google maps 8.0 update? I have been using the location settings on "device only" and cant get GPS to lock after the maps update.

I will backup and try the TW based ROM install and get GPS lock / flash back fix as mentioned previously.

Edit: working fine now, calling it a freak situation.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] joshm.1219:
Used it all day today no issues
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zxsix:
Can I accept the Google wallet update in play store or will I lose tap to pay by doing that?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] WishinItWas:
Update away!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] vprasad1:
Haven't been able to find it in my own so figured I'd post and ask: is there a way to get a volume off/on/vibrate button in the quick settings pulldown? Is that a mod? I only see brightness, settings, WiFi, mobile network, battery, airplane, Bluetooth, and location.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jds3118:
Do you have Xposed Framework installed? If not install it and try gravity Box or wanam. ?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Db0y505:
weird audio issues?

Is anyone else having bad audio issues? I tried searching the forum but didn't know how to word it. Every time I'm playing music with any app, Pandora, Poweramp or YouTube. Whenever the processor is being used it starts skipping and distorting BAD.

I apologize if its been addressed, just its driving me crazy.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shpotik:
I don't believe wanam will work on this ROM. But gravity box will do the job

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I know what you're talking about...I had that issue...try reflashing the ROM clean. Don't add any mods, see if that helps. That would be my suggestion. I never solved my problem but I never tried. I'm running a different ROM at the moment.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Db0y505:
Thanks, I tried that.. No luck.. :/

Mind me asking what ROM you're running? I'm looking for a solid replacement for this ROM until this issue is resolved.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shpotik:
I'm running cyanogenmod 11 nightliy. If you want a link, message me
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sherdog16:
It's the kernel being too conservative. If you bump up the power you should be fine
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shpotik:
Its basically the same as this (to me anyway)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zxsix:
Listen to this guy.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tsukasa Buddha:
Also, I've been using KT's stock GPE kernel, linked earlier in thread, and haven't had any audio issues.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jscarano:
Anyone know how to hide the stock battery icon? thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Oishikatta:
Install Xposed/GravityBox if you don't have them already, then just set Statusbar -> Battery -> Indicator Style = None
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jackdubl:
Anyone know the post # of that link. I flashed what I think is the kernel you guys are talking about, from post #1923(or close), but it just gave me the yellow triangle at boot.

Free storage from Copy:

https://copy.com?r=cScoov
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tsukasa Buddha:
That's it. You need to flash lokidoki as well, literally right after you flash the kernel. It is linked in that same post.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rango mango:
How's the battery life on that kernel? Any issues with lag?

Awesome ROM, makes the s4 worth keeping!!

Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Danvdh:
I'll give you guys an update with it today. Its a very good kernel
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jscarano:
Anyway to change lockscreen widget? thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tsukasa Buddha:
Battery life seems good, but that is from my perspective. I seem to always get around 1-2% loss per hour sleep and 15-20% loss in active use, even on various KT profiles. But again, I don't aim for battery sipping.

For lag I honestly can't decide. I have Vellamo benchmark data on it and some comparison profiles, but even that doesn't help too much. There is always lag at certain times, even when you set the KT kernel to maximum performance. It definitely isn't as bad as something like Bless the Child profile, which limits you for better battery life. But comparing it and other performance profiles is just too subjective for me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] amoeller:
I've also been using KT's stock GPE kernel and I have no issues with it. I have also noticed very good battery life from about 5 to 10 percent per hour depending on what I'm doing with the phone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sigmaxaa:
Wifi won't come on

Reloaded this to give it another test drive...loving it so far! My only issue is that wifi won't come on, no matter what I try (toggle on/off airplane mode, reboot, etc). I'm running KT's 4/19 kernel, if that makes a difference.

Any suggestions appreciated!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Nwwolf1:
Is it just me or is the Download link not clickable..?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sherdog16:
If you flashed another non-hlos modem that may be your problem. You want the full mdk modem package and then any radio of your choosing
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] swieder711:
Running NC5 modem and seeing problems. Lost 4G signal and have to toggle airplane mode. Other times I have to reselect the APN to LTE.

Thinking of downgrading the modern to NC2 or earlier.

Suggestions?

Edit: decided to downgrade to MK2 and see how it runs.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] WishinItWas:
Try NC2 for a while, what ever works best on your phone. I have been on both and seen no issues.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sigmaxaa:
Thanks! Have only flashed the retail modems but I'll pull the MDK modem in case this happens again.

I got it solved by flashing the latest KT kernel...rebooted and wifi kicked in almost instantly.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jds3118:
Looks fine the word "here" in blue next to latest bui5?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Nwwolf1:
Yeah for some reason that line was screw on mobile and not showing up.

I guess it doesn't make a difference since for some reason I'm still getting Screen of Death on any kitkat ROM I try out. Whenever I have WiFi on if I turn my screen off it won't turn back on and I have to battery pull. Haven't been able to find a fix for months now.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] colton22:
Does anyone have an issue with screen casting? I enabled casting and under quick settings my TV says connecting then said disconnected within 20sec...

Possible bug?

Best regards

Colton22
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zeb carter:
How to get a light theme vs the current dark theme

I'm not a fan of the dark theme as provided. I prefer a white back ground or a light theme. How can I change the default?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tsukasa Buddha:
There is a zip for Dialer and Contacts in the AT&T thread OP: nope

ETA: Sorry.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Danvdh:
Don't flash this, this is a gsm dialer
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tsukasa Buddha:
Sorry. Misremembered where I got my zip.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zeb carter:
I flashed it before I saw reply that was a GSM dialer. How do I fix it and have a light theme?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Tsukasa Buddha:
Sorry again. I've been using this without problems, but now I am not sure where I got it or if it is right.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/dyeqygkcnxke0h3/stockdialer-03-02-2014.zip
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zeb carter:
No LTE

Well, to make a long story short, I reflashed the rom, went thru the directions in the OP, made sure I had a current modem (tried NC5 with no LTE and back to NC2 and still no LTE).

I did a full wipe - factory reset, wipe cache, wipe Dalvik. I saw LTE flash on briefly a couple of times but it does not matter as to what preferred network I use.

I am open to suggestions.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] halloween240:
Flashed this rom for the first time today. So clean and smooth, thanks for the excellent work!

Sent from my Galaxy S4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shpotik:
Anyone know how I can install a locksreen weather widget? The app is chronus.

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Nvm got it:)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] meblah741:
Hi, I recently just installed this ROM a few days ago after having stock rooted for almost a year. Love the ROM and how smooth it is. I just noticed though that when I try to turn off Bluetooth it keeps turning itself back on. Has anyone else experienced this?

Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] andreiantal:
Battery life on stock kernel is not as good as on KT. I would've expected the opposite since tw stock kernel seems to be better at battery life than any other custom kernel.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] swieder711:
Check your APN setting and make sure that the one with LTE is selected.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zeb carter:
The APN it defaults to is EHRPD- Verizon Internet. I have tried to set it to LT - Verizon Internet but it keeps defaulting back to the the one mentioned. I have tried changing the preferred network, APN, and nothing sticks.

Now, a question - I had heard that *228 no longer worked with KitKat Roms. True or false? Worth a shot?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] heath2805:
No, *228 is only for 3g phones. It will change your PRL to 3g only. You dont wanna do that.

Edit: try changing your APN to "LTE Verizon Internet" and then reboot.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zeb carter:
So if my PRL is set to 3G, can I reflash my modem and therefore reset the PRl?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jamesd1085:
As far as I know(experienced the same issue)you have to go to Verizon and get a new sim...this may have changed and there may be a quick fix for it by now
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] heath2805:
Modems shouldn't have any effect on changing your PRL. I heard of people calling Verizon and telling them they dialed *228 and Verizon can push a PRL update straight to your phone instead of going and replacing the SIM. But if that doesn't work you might have to replace the SIM. Corporate stores you can get them free.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] moparfreak426:
What modem is everyone using on here?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] brw9100:
I'm using the NC5 modem. No issues so far.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] moparfreak426:
Apnlos or whatever or non? I haven't exactly the figured out which to use
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] brw9100:
Non. Don't remember the exact reasoning at this point but I know that, except for a few circumstances, the non-hlos modem is the one to use.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] CarvedArt:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2487298 Surge1223 says the opposite is true: " MODEMS ONLY: (Flash these 99% of the time)"
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jamesd1085:
Correct...only time you flash with hlos bins if you are having WiFi sound and data issues...and at that point only flash the version that matches your bootloader version...if on mdk only flash mdk modem/hlos bin...if you flash the wrong one it will likely cause more issues
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] swieder711:
I was using NC5 and was having problems. I downgraded to MK2 which has been more solid than NC5. I was on NC2 briefly until NC5 came out. I may try NC2 again to see how it works. YMMV.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] brw9100:
That'll teach me to depend on my memory when it comes to some of this stuff. Thanks for correcting my "misremembrance."
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zeb carter:
I just left the local VZW Corporate store. The lady who waited on me told me that I was was pretty much screwed (not in those words but the meaning was clear). She said that under normal circumstances (ie, not rooted, not running a custom rom, yada, yada) that their 4G phones were incapable of dialing *228. She even tried it on her phone and a store demonstrator phone. The phone would not dial the number. When I said something about replacing the SIM, she said that because it was "jail broken" they wouldn't do anything.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jamesd1085:
That's because when you go in you need to backup your rooted ROM to external device and fully unroot through Odin...talk to another person...or go to a retail store...they charge 10-20 bucks but can't legally refuse to sell you one...rooted or not they can't refuse to fix your sim...but they can void your warranty...but that's the most they can do