yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stshhh:
I have 100% very same situation! i followed your posts here! Did you manged to solve this issue?! i still have this issue after one month researching!
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] radek15:
I don't solve this issue. Phone has been repaired by LG, they change mainboard. I know the reason of issue-the phone should be root before upgrade.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sushantgupt:
Can anyone please provide the correct path,SO I can download all the required files. I got frustrated to find magolock.dll and other dll files.

Please help
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rebel377:
[MENTION=5512145]MK45A[/MENTION] pleaaase gimme a link to .tot and dll file for my 16g d802 i really need it
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shehryar Zaheer:
Hello, Did you got the solution for your problem? If yes please tell me how??
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ibalqunoon90:
i have the same situation , i flash a stock rom for lg g2 d800, he told me , model is different , the last rom i flashed is t mobile rom d801.

my device is d800 , any rom please compatible with both models t,at&t in .tot extension

please help, :crying::crying::crying::crying:
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] issam_b2:
can u give me dlll and tot for lg g2 d801 20e
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] winterxda:
Thanks so much

This was the thread that finally fixed my LG D802 32G. Much appreciated, though the dll link you gave is dead, I had to google it and that worked just fine for me. Thanks a million.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ne0tekk1:
All these old threads with dead links... This method works perfectly as I just used it following Supersport's tutorial but there needs to be a master archive with these files or something. The only ones available are from Supersport:

Master archive of 5 files needed to do this with:

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95747613655047114

ATT 4.4.2 KitKat:

https://mega.nz/#!n0RTUYZD!MVntiPxuyW...

ATT 4.2.2 JellyBean:

https://mega.nz/#!e5RERS4L!FjZyopcvwM...

T-Mobile 4.2.2 JellyBean:

https://mega.nz/#!qsRSBDwD!KKCETp41O1...

Modified DLL file if nothing else works:

https://mega.nz/#!f5xTGKrC!ifBCOAnK4j...
[Galaxy S 4 General] daanismyname:
Hi there, everyone!

I noticed there was not yet a thread for the new S4 Black Edition. In about 20 days I will get one, but I would like to hear some experiences from people who have already got one.

When mine arrives I will post my findings here as well.

What is the advantage over the Black Mist colour? Does the back feel nice? Does anybody know whether this version will get slower updates than the earlier models?

Thanks in advance
[Galaxy S 4 General] zlovenac:
Definitely looks great, I'm interested also if anyone has more information to share.
[Galaxy S 4 General] dejong12:
Hey there,

I've got the Black Edition for a week now and I can happely say I love it!

I have had the Black Mist one but this one has got a much better premium feel.

I really love how the front is finally completely black, as opposing to the ugly black the Black Mist had.

The back of the device feels really awesome. Grip is so much better and you can't stop rubbing your fingers over it because it feels so nice. :)

If you get the change to buy a Galaxy S4 I would not look further and go with the Black Edtion. You won't regret it.

About updates, it's just the same old i9505, just another color and back. You will get updates as fast as the others get updates.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Dean-xXx:
About updates is not true. Black edition gets separate updates from regular i9505, because of the wallpapers and ringtones. So the OTA updates will be slower than others.
[Galaxy S 4 General] dejong12:
Ah, I might have said that because I wanted KitKat so I flashed the latest available rom for the i9505.
[Galaxy S 4 General] the Doctor:
I was going too pick one up today because in my region (Cambodia) they previously sold only the i9500 and I read that the Black Edition was the i9505. My bubble was busted at the phone shop today when I saw that it was an i9500. And the quality of the back cover was pretty meh. The fit around the camera was sloppy, and the gloss of the leather grain texture was very inconsistent. But from a distance, it looked fantastic. The normally bright chrome strip on the side had a really nice smoked tint that looked great with the black. Too bad it was just another i9500 :/
[Galaxy S 4 General] porcelain heart:
Is the black edition a 9500 or 9505 ?
[Galaxy S 4 General] the Doctor:
Yes. Apparently it depends on region. I was under the impression that it was i9505 only until I saw the i9500 Special Edition this morning.
[Galaxy S 4 General] kaixis:
Black Edition

Hi there

When I saw the black edition online I sold my black mist and baught this one straight away.

It feels perfect. Go on and buy it. It is and feels much more premium than the other one.

As they say it is like the s4 should have been from the start.

The only thing is that the other one was already on 4.4.2 here in Greece and the new one (Slovakia model) is on 4.3

I just hope that the update is gonna come soon. I have to agree that it should have separate update from the other models due to the different wallpapers and ringtones.

All in all a perfect choice. :

BTW the metal rim is much darker than the shiny one on the black mist version.
[Galaxy S 4 General] daanismyname:
Thank you all for the comments :) Cannot wait to get mine, and reading the reactions I am content that I did not opt for the Black Mist.
[Galaxy S 4 General] phyrexianrager2:
Great design ! But which is the firmware inside ? I think it's impossible to find a black edition with an old firm an old bootloader...
[Galaxy S 4 General] rikken:
Got mine a week ago and I love it. This is what the S4 should have been like from the start, premium look and feel. Great grip too. And with KitKat it flies like the wind, no slower than my previous Note 3 :good:
[Galaxy S 4 General] magikmichael:
Me too!! Only wished samsung themed touchwiz all black. Or black with red or blue accents. It would just make the phone more perfect than it already is.

Verstuurd vanaf mijn GT-I9505 met Tapatalk
[Galaxy S 4 General] the Doctor:
So what firmware version is it running, and did it come with a Knox bootloader?

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It would be cool if you hit the thanks button for those that have contributed to your thread :)
[Galaxy S 4 General] djmvt:
Also bought the black edition. Great phone with cool looks! Still waiting for 4.4.2. Only thing missing is a "black edition" s-view cover. If you want to use a s-view cover you lose the faux leather back plate ?

I didn't install knox but it certainly is knox ready.

Verstuurd vanaf mijn GT-I9505 met Tapatalk
[Galaxy S 4 General] magikmichael:
Yepp 4.3 xxuena4 firmware with knox and no saferoot possible without tripping knox.

Verstuurd vanaf mijn GT-I9505 met Tapatalk
[Galaxy S 4 General] paddylaz:
Interesting reading,

In the uk phones4u are selling it both contract and sim free. It looks very slick and I need a new phone but conscious about buying what in tech terms is now an aging processor. Especially with the reports of kitkat lag on the gs4.

It looks awesome and is the full i9505 model
[Galaxy S 4 General] EclipseX:
Can I change my i9506 back to put the premium back?

Enviado do meu GT-I9505 através de Tapatalk
[Galaxy S 4 General] saadrooking:
I Like White Forest Color I have also in white :D
[Galaxy S 4 General] the Doctor:
Yes:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2646803

That's cool, but this thread is about the Black Edition.
[Galaxy S 4 General] mezo91:
Yes it is a good upgrade.
[Galaxy S 4 General] bgkstark:
Is the deep black i9500 in India same as the black edition?? . . Can the Indian people over here at xda please provide me a link if possible?? . . . The flipkart and eBay provides the deep black edition along with white frost and black mist . I am confused as to whether the deep black is actually the black edition or not

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Can you post a link as to where I can buy the black edition myself?? And also whether deep black is the same as black edition?
[Galaxy S 4 General] dave106:
Yeah 'Deep Black' is the official name for the back cover so i guess that's it.

Source = http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_unveils_faux_leatherbacked_galaxy_s4_ltea-news-7746.php

Sent from my GT-I9500
[Galaxy S 4 General] bgkstark:
Woah. Thanks. .
[Galaxy S 4 General] Tim800:
Does anyone know when the 4.4.2 update coming for the Galaxy S4 Black Edition in the uk? I've been waiting a long time compared to other countries! SamMobile also showing nothing.
[Galaxy S 4 General] sharma_sid:
Screen Display

4 days ago I bought a new GS4 black edition with pre installed screen protector.

OS 4.4.2 pre installed ,India version, this is a non rooted device, I have not done any thing fancy.

When we move the phone in different directions with not substantial but slight change in viewing angle

it seems there is layer of light brown color that take into effect over the whole screen.

The screen colors are also not that punchy.

To test this scenario, please open the Gmail app or the Google play store and try to view the screen from different angles, this will be

seen very easily in these apps.

NB: this happens irrespective of the app opened, just to replicate this easily I have mentioned these apps.

Is this because of:

1) Black touchwiz

2) screen protector

3) fault in the device

4) some settings

Please check and advice.
[Galaxy S 4 General] osvanberg:
It's of course due to the screen protector. It's a no-brainer!

Skickat från min GT-I9195 via Tapatalk
[Galaxy S 4 General] DrRundo:
Wasn't the black S4 default on release?
[Galaxy S 4 General] Pfeffernuss:
Yes, Black Frost. But that was a, imho, hideous looking black :D
[Galaxy S 4 General] gf7800:
Since the S4 BE launched in march 2014 almost a year after regular S4 , does that mean it will be updated to a newer android versions beyond original S4 ?
[Galaxy S 4 General] sharma_sid:
I went to a nearby samsung service center and compared three different handsets (galaxy S4s, mist, BE, White), with screen protector

and without, all of them seems to have the light brown color layer while viewing the screen from different angles.

I believe this is ingrained in S4.

I have S2 and S3 as well and their screens are flawless.
[Galaxy S 4 General] saqibniaz:
No

Black edition is not gonna get any new versions than normal salaxy s4
[Galaxy S 4 General] Kriomag:
- nicer black, true black.

- yes it does, more premium feel and look.

- no, it has the same update rate as regular S4 (4.4.2 actual version).

now when you have all the answers you wanted shoud this thread be closed? ;) really, it is the same S4 as i9505 with new ringtones, wallpapers and colour - what is the point of this thread? ;)

PS. I have flashed its firmware to my i9505 and besides new crappy ringtones and weird startup sound it is exact i9505.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Cyb0rgz:
Heat Issue on Black Edition

Hi all,

I would like to buy GS4 Black Edition from India (Exynos Varient). Curious to know whether heating issue still there?

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 General] sharma_sid:
has anyone noticed this Brown colour layer appearing when we view the phone at eye level. I even removed the screen protector.
[Galaxy S 4 General] AlanDS:
I had tried the latest Russian Black Edition firmware on my normal i9505... The only interesting goodie I found was preinstalled and licensed Poweramp player...Other than that nothing special from software point of view... I didn't like that Boot sound..
[Galaxy S 4 General] osvanberg:
I would gladly buy the true black edition over the normal one just for the processor update alone...... But the nice color and awsome backcover does it even so much more appealing!!

Maybe soon I'll get it......

Skickat från min GT-I9195 via Tapatalk
[Galaxy S 4 General] djmvt:
Not so happy anymore with my black edition S4:

Last week I discovered a tiny crack in the front bezel (the one closest to the glass front)

The phone didn't fall or bumped, in fact the crack is to the right of the speaker in the chrome plastic front.

The phone is a little over 2 months old, it shouldn't get dammaged like this, in fact I'm wondering if it hasn't been there in the first place.

Chrome paint is coming of already so I'm pretty dissapointed.

Had contact with Samsung about this, they advised me to let Dynafix (repair service) look at it. Dynafix tells me the phone has drop damage so no warranty, 236 euros repair or 36 euros to get my phone back unrepaired.

The shop I bought it from are hiding behind Dynafix and I am left in the dark.

I have never had an experience like this with any phone I've owned but my trust in Samsung has gone...

Verstuurd vanaf mijn Nexus 10 met Tapatalk
[Galaxy S 4 General] kiklopcuk:
thanks for comments dudes
[Galaxy S 4 General] kral425:
60

Thank You All
[Galaxy S 4 General] paddylaz:
Does everyone's black edition come with a built-in screen protector?

How can it be removed?
[Galaxy S 4 General] Cristi10:
Mine also came with one preinstalled. I can tell you they are not really good (mine scratched too easily). You can start removing it from the corner near the camera, try to use only your nails and not something too sharp. If you are worried about scratching it, go to a center which is specialised in screen protectors or to the service. Hope that helps!
[Galaxy S 4 General] aspot72:
My did. :good:
[Galaxy S 4 General] Tuborgmann:
I just bought a i9506 black edition. It is missing the black theme elements and sounds though. Can i install any i9506 firmware on it?
[Galaxy S 4 General] paddylaz:
where can you get a i9506 in b.e.?? Wow!
[Galaxy S 4 General] Tuborgmann:
Bought mine in a store called "Elgiganten" in Denmark.
[Galaxy S 4 General] paddylaz:
Very jealous.

As someone who was disappointed by the gs5, I'd be tempted at getting one of those instead. Is that sim free? (sorry for the questions, had a look at the website but don't speak danish!
[Galaxy S 4 General] Tuborgmann:
Yes it is Sim free.
[Galaxy S 4 General] anasmunir:
I am totally in love with my new Galaxy S4 Black Edition. :D
[Galaxy S 4 General] paddylaz:
If anyone knows of a website that sells the i9506 black edition and has an english language option for the site, let me know!
[Galaxy S 4 General] aspot72:
Google translate?
[Galaxy S 4 General] paddylaz:
Bless you sir, sometimes I need this sort of intellectual kick in the ass to apply my (tiny) common sense.

Good idea!
[Galaxy S 4 General] snapples:
Handtec have them in stock, purchased mine last week.
[Galaxy S 4 General] paddylaz:
that's black mist, not black edition I think
[Galaxy S 4 General] snapples:
It's 100% the black edition ... http://www.handtec.co.uk/samsung-galaxy-s4-16gb-black-edition.html
[Galaxy S 4 General] paddylaz:
that's the i9505, not the i9506 with the better processor and graphics chip.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Tim800:
Batterij + toetsenbord.

After the KitKat Update give my phone with battery statistics 15% on Swiftkey. I've Tried multiple keyboards. Swype, Fleksy and Google keyboard. They all have a high %.

How is this possible? I do not notice that my phone goes down faster...

Could it be that the % simply no longer correct? The Battery Doctor app gives the same %.

Also, the % many times higher in Application like Twitter, Instagram and Facebook messenger.

More people with this problem?
[Galaxy S 4 General] aspot72:
I think it's only "black mist" colour. .. AFAIK the Black Edition is only S4(9500&9505) and S4(9195) mini.
[Galaxy S 4 General] zetazeta2:
i got i9505 black edition, had stock 4.3 firmware (finland) in it, no special wallpapers just "leather" back. but the thing i noticed in the website, the returning rates are lower than the original s4, maybe BE has fixed some of the most popular returning reasons.

normal s4 had returning rate of 2-5%, BE had under 1%.
[Galaxy S 4 General] zetazeta2:
What the actual hell. The same happened to me and i have never dropped this. Its just few days old. The crack is on the right side of the speaker. Man you should sue the service / samsung because its not drop damage.
[Galaxy S 4 General] sqalg:
try at this place:

Ebay
[Galaxy S 4 General] bgkstark:
Loving my s4 black edition. . :D

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Does all the normal cases work with the black edition?
[Galaxy S 4 General] alatika:
I discover that my galaxy s4 black edition is not as bright and punchy colors

Please can somebody tell me. My galaxy S4 black edition colors and brightness is not as punch and bright as the original. Is it mean to be like this? Is dimmer that the original though I like that if feels premium and quality in hand. Please I want a reply. Is not as colorful display as the original galaxy $4
[Galaxy S 4 General] sharma_sid:
Yes, this is the same thing I noticed , initially I thought it was due to the screen protector, but now comparing it with original S4 mist, it seems they have added a new Brown layer on top of touch wiz , to give it a more Black theme look. When you see the screen from different angles you will notice the brown layer.

The important part is I am looking for an alternative so that my black edition can give back the punchy colours of the original mist.

Sent from my GT-I9500
[Galaxy S 4 General] alatika:
S4 back edition has no punchy colors like the original S4.

Thank you very much for your answer. please if you have anyway of getting around it to get back the punchy colors let me know. i love this my black edition but the absence of the super punchy colors makes me sad. thanks

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Please can somebody tell me. My galaxy S4 black edition colors and brightness is not as punch and bright as the original. Is it mean to be like this? Is dimmer that the original though I like that if feels premium and quality in hand. Please I want a reply. Is not as colorful display as the original galaxy $4. If there is a way around it,please let me know. thanks all. waiting for answers.
[Galaxy S 4 General] nitinvaid:
different screen manufacturing different color calibration
[Galaxy S 4 General] aspot72:
Black Edition vs Normal

Just wondering what's the real difference btwn S4 and S4 BE? It is only the Themes and ringtones?
[Galaxy S 4 General] paddylaz:
would be GREAT if anyone who is reading this can comment on the perceived difference between the i9506 BE and the i9505.
[Galaxy S 4 General] aspot72:
9506 is different, as it comes with the LTE+ chipset(theoretical speed up to 150MB compare to 100 MB on 9505)

S4 9505 - Qualcomm APQ8064T Snapdragon 600

Quad-core 1.9 GHz Krait 300

S4 9506 - Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800

Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
[Galaxy S 4 General] omek07:
http://www.phonebunch.com/compare-p...alaxy_s4-526-vs-samsung_i9506_galaxy_s4-1169/

You can't compere this 2 version i9506 is like mini s5 :laugh:
[Galaxy S 4 General] paddylaz:
Sorry, I communicated that wrongly,

what I mean is, it would be great if anyone has knowledge/can comment on the perceived speed difference in daily use. I.e. does it make touchwiz less laggy or is the performance difference barely noticeable outside benchmarks?
[Galaxy S 4 General] spsmarius:
Hi. I just bought my S4 Black Edition, I've updated the software to 4.4.2 and I've noticed that I don't have that Black Edition theme. Although, the device is full black (not grey, as the black mist), battery cover is exactly for BE, the box itself is for black edition, so the only problem is with that theme and (probably) sounds.

Any thoughts on this problem? Should I be worried?
[Galaxy S 4 General] ammarsg:
so guys any one try to flash custom rom for i9505 in i9505 black edition and work good without issue ??
[Galaxy S 4 General] ace_nitros:
Google launcher

i think google noew needs a new design for there launcher. eg samsung new touchwiz.
[Galaxy S 4 General] aspot72:
Did you updated OTA or used Odin?
[Galaxy S 4 General] spsmarius:
I've hit Software Update in the Phone Settings Menu... :)
[Galaxy S 4 General] febrilabs:
im getting tired waiting new firmware update for BE, in my country (indonesia)

regular s4 get a new software upgrade even though its just a stability improvement.

but imo BE is cooler than regular s4. so i decided to stay with my BE for a moment :)
[Galaxy S 4 General] nitinvaid:
both are same model no if its 9500 to then you can use normal 9500 firmware toto but you dont get that black feel in UI
[Galaxy S 4 General] Rama390:
It's wierd you know because if you look at the S4 commercial when the phone was released, the Black Mist looked the same with the Black Edition (darker rim, perfect black, etc) but when i saw the real black mist...meh :eek:
[Galaxy S 4 General] nitinvaid:
Whats The Model no for black edition?

is it same as GT-I9500?

in India 9500 is avaliable not 9505
[Galaxy S 4 General] thewudz:
Installed

From Sammobile.com I installed the s4 GT-i9505 rom 4.4.2 ( I9505XXUFNC4_I9505YXYFNC1_BTU.zip ) for the supposed United Kingdom (Black Edition) and then installed on my black mist s4, and whey hey; I have the Black Edition firmware complete with new noisy piano bootup sound and black theme.....

BUT the CSC is not BTU, it has changed to AUT which I believe is swiss? There are a couple of swiss apps installed also.

Am I doing something wrong or has Sammobile just put up the wrong firmware or is this how it is suppost to be?

Anyone else installed this on thier standard GT-i9505 S4 phones and had simlilar result or different than me? :confused:
[Galaxy S 4 General] vincentjoy999:
Themes from the regular S4 on the Black Edition S4

I can't seem to find this info... does the S4 black edition also have the wallpapers and themes of the regular S4? Or just these different ones special for black edition?

I would like to be able to use the regular themes and wallpapers also. not just the ones from the black edition.

In case they are not available by default, can anyone tell me how I can download/copy/use them?

Thank you!
[Galaxy S 4 General] dave106:
Which ever version is available in your region as a standard S4 is what the BE will be as well. So yes the BE in India will be a i9500

Sent from my GT-I9500
[Galaxy S 4 General] sergoS4:
Hi Guys,

I am in Bulgaria but here there are lots of type of phones from all regions and I got the S4 LTE-A Black edition 9506. It is much better looking and much better to handle. Also this one is with Snapdragon 800 and CPU Quad core at 2.27Ghz.

I definitely recommend it.
[Galaxy S 4 General] bonu$:
KitKat

Just received an KitKat 4.4.2 update today over the air on my i9500 BE. Ukraine - Eastern Europe. :D
[Galaxy S 4 General] kulitkayu:
anyone ever install i9505 BE firmware to i9505 regular?

is that compatible firmware to each other or both phone has different specification,,

please give me some advice maybe,, I interested to i9505 BE firmware but I have i9505 regular phone,,

thanx for advance
[Galaxy S 4 General] acid123:
Yes it will work fine,

Have already tried it and running the BE in my i9505 apart from the wallpaper I didn't notice any difference
[Galaxy S 4 General] nitinvaid:
Yup I have black edition and it's just black with black accessories

No dofference in firmware and why their will be :D
[Galaxy S 4 General] daven85:
Looks Impressive
[Galaxy S 4 General] mp19022:
Looks good!
[Galaxy S 4 General] paddylaz:
I've ordered the i9506 black edition.

Will be looking forward both to the look and a snapdragon 800 to try and get touchwiz moving a bit!
[Galaxy S 4 General] saad.salman:
Did you get the i9506 black edition? How's it going?

Did you get 4.4.2 or 4.4.3 via OTA update?
[Galaxy S 4 General] willwaush:
It's the same thing but it's black.
[Galaxy S 4 General] ballsofsteel:
I was so disappointed about this, I expected Xperia Z2 hardware when they announced the black edition.
[Galaxy S 4 General] hem0101:
You installed i9505 firmware on I9500 !!

You tried to root it via towelroot as towelroot supports i9505 Fw ??
[Galaxy S 4 General] Ibrox01:
Fust electronics in Switzerland now selling Black Edition for CHF 379 (GBP 246.52) unlocked