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[Galaxy S 5 General] Shahshiminator:
Mine doesn't work either. It's searching for GPS non stop and nothing gets connected. I also used Faster GPS (app from F-Droid) to change some settings (NTP Server and Region) and it is still the same.

Edit: Tried to change the settings in gps.conf, but doesn't seem to make a difference.

Check out my edits:

********START gps.conf********

XTRA_SERVER_1=http://xtra1.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin

XTRA_SERVER_3=http://xtra3.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin

XTRA_SERVER_2=http://xtra2.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin

LPP_PROFILE=0

SUPL_ES=1

A_GLONASS_POS_PROTOCOL_SELECT=0

SUPL_VER=0x10000

CAPABILITIES=0x37

NTP_SERVER=sg.pool.ntp.org

INTERMEDIATE_POS=0

ERR_ESTIMATE=0

SGLTE_TARGET=0

DEBUG_LEVEL=4

NMEA_PROVIDER=1

SUPL_PORT=7276

SUPL_HOST=supl.google.com

********END gps.conf********

XTRA_SERVER_1 till 3 was edited from a different value to this.

NTP_SERVER was also edited, along with SUPL_PORT and SUPL_HOST.

Looks like I'm beginning to regret buying the G906S somewhat... :(
[Galaxy S 5 General] D.O.C:
Nah, dont regret it, its fun! (whats the point on using android if it were not for this minor inconveniences?)

I have compared the gps.conf with the int S5 version, it varies on some lines but changing it doesn't make a difference. Anyhow, I don't think this will be related to that file.

Tried changing that file, even replacing it with the one on the int version, no success (I though it might be related to "geonews" but it is not)

Tried importing the libriaries from the int version, no luck again (though it might be hardcoded to use the sim card provided by SKT Telecom, fortunately it was not)

Re flashed the device with odin, without a SIM card inserted, still no luck.

By looking at the logs, it did not marked any error, but I could see that the gps hardware module was not sending any information (as if it was disconnected)

Then it occurred me that I have never done a factory reset (from within the normal menu), so I tried it and ...... now it works with or without sim card :P.

Its been long known now that the code used by the "normal reset menu" is not the same as re flashing with odin.

Try it a and let us now how it goes.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Shahshiminator:
Thanks [MENTION=316446]D.O.C[/MENTION]

I guess I got dragged down by the countless failures...

Anyway, about the video call, I've changed the variable in this line to be True in feature.xml

<CscFeature_IMS_EnableLTEVideoCall>true</CscFeature_IMS_EnableLTEVideoCall>

It seems to allow the phone to make video calls, but I get a FC saying: Unfortunately, InCallUI has stopped.
[MENTION=885371]rayone[/MENTION] : May I please know which file / variable did you edit to allow video call?

Did 3G video call work for your ROM?
[Galaxy S 5 General] D.O.C:
I have never tried that bro...I dont even think my network supports video call (I checked, it does, but I don't use it).

Anyhow, if InCallUI is FC on you, try looking at logcat, it will definitively show up some clues (maybe it is missing a lib (I don't think so) or, most probably, it will be some dumb thing needed to be changed inside the apk or even a option not activated from some menu).
[Galaxy S 5 General] Shahshiminator:
Ah I see... I've attached the logcat for anyone that's curious enough to try to debug what's going on (why InCallUI crashes when I attempt to make a video call). I will try to decipher it too, but I may take a very long time due to overflowing work commitments that are coming up. :crying:
[Galaxy S 5 General] rayone:
I never tested video calls... but it did allow me to dial a fake number as a video call, and if you disable the Internet call setting with my feature.xml a video menu appears in call settings.

Give it a go, you can always just restore your original feature.xml.
[Galaxy S 5 General] icteyemd:
merging calls

Hi D.O.C. how about merging calls? now possible?
[Galaxy S 5 General] D.O.C:
Well, I am able to do all you guys mention, VoLTE, video calls and group calls, I can even toggle camera shutter succesfully (some features untested although I do have the option and can make calls, but out of coverage here plus LTE is not supported in my carrier). I am suing the csc I posted before though, for Spain, which is responsible for this.

There are users that have made "universal" csc packages (there are various roms posted here, maybe you should try importing one that fits your country.
[Galaxy S 5 General] rayone:
I have this option...

<CscFeature_Contact_EnableExtraCallServiceMenu>true</CscFeature_Contact_EnableExtraCallServiceMenu>

<CscFeature_Contact_EnableGroupCallMenu>true</CscFeature_Contact_EnableGroupCallMenu>
[Galaxy S 5 General] icteyemd:
Hi and thanks. I really don't know how to do this really so is there a tutorial to proceed with this "hack" MANY THANKS to you and all the contributors! :good:
[Galaxy S 5 General] rayone:
It's very easy

1-Root

2-Open Root Explorer or equiv. (playstore app)

3-Backup your "system/csc"

4-Either edit your "system/csc/features.xml" or use mine (attached) as a base (copy over).

5-Enabled/Disable the features you want... nobody seems to know what they all do, but most are self evident.

6-Reboot

If it all goes wrong just restore from your backup.

Wanam Xposed modifies "system/csc/features.xml" to enable/disable features.
[Galaxy S 5 General] stevae:
not quite sure what you mean, "a factory reset (from within the normal menu)"? i thought they told us from the op NOT to do a factory reset with this rom? i know i sound like a noob, but please explain what i am missing.
[Galaxy S 5 General] D.O.C:
I believe you confuses the threads.

This is not miscom's ROM thread :).

By not doing a factory reset I believe the author of that comment was reffering to format /system o factory reset from within CWM.

I am talking about the normal user factory reset, not from recovery but from the OS, at Settings->Backup and Reset->Factory Reset :)

There is no risk on doing that, even if you are using a custom rom.

BTW, after doing that, I flashed my device several times using Odin, did several factory resets from stock recovery,and from the OS, and the GPS still works :), so I must had missed the activation of the module somehow to be used without a carrier Sim card.
[Galaxy S 5 General] tookie015:
Did you test the Group Call?

I enabled it and try to do a test call by selecting 2 numbers but the phone ended up combining those 2 numbers into one long number and call the first one only.

Is there something that I'm missing here?
[Galaxy S 5 General] rayone:
Do you get this:
[Galaxy S 5 General] Maxey:
Thinking about buying the phone for Germany on O2.

3 Questions here though(some might seem silly to you but concerning frequencies i have no ideas whatsoever):

1. Normal calls should work fine right? :confused::laugh: --> having 1710-1785 MHz for Uplink and 1805-1880 MHz for the Downlink i guess yes since the phone supports 1800 MHz in 2G?

2. Does anybody have some experience with this phone and O2 in Germany?

- Is HSDPA+ working

---- (according to Wikipedia my carrier uses 1954,95 – 1959,9 MHz or 1959,9 – 1969,8 MHz for the uplink and 2144,95 – 2149,9 MHz or 2149,9 – 2159,8 MHz for the downlink

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Mobile_Telecommunications_System#Situation_in_Deutschland) ? (I dont need LTE as my 1 GB of traffic is anyway much to fast depleted) --> my guess is yes, since the phone supports 3G HDSPA 1900/2100 right?

[MENTION=5995491]Basil1974[/MENTION] does yours work by now?

3. Are the rest of the functions working properly?what is xposed? :D

Wanted to order through t-dimensions, amazon.com and 28mobile seem to be more expensive :)

Thanks for your help!
[Galaxy S 5 General] icteyemd:
THANKS!
[Galaxy S 5 General] Shahshiminator:
Hey [MENTION=885371]rayone[/MENTION], I couldn't get the items you mentioned.

I'm using your feature.xml, the merge button also doesn't appear during calls.

Kinda weird behaviour eh?

I'm using my own customer.xml that I built for XSP; would that have any impact on your settings for the feature.xml?
[Galaxy S 5 General] prodigiez:
Stated there in Samsung KR official web but im not sure if you can use it or not.
[Galaxy S 5 General] psychox911:
thanks bro.

btw 16xxMB, i supposed you have debloated it right?
[Galaxy S 5 General] miscom:
How do I get to that menu to select the bands?

Edit: Found it!

Here is the situation: I am on AT&T and the reason I bought this phone is because, according to the specs in the FCC site, it has LTE Band 17 (which is the most common one for AT&T).

I was only getting 3G (HSPA+) speeds. I followed the following procedure to enable LTE for data and still be able to place/receive phone calls:

Do this at your own risk

Open the dial pad

Type: *#0011# to enter Service Mode (Be very careful with what you do here)

Note: You need to be rooted for this to work

Once in Service Mode, do the following:

Tap the menu button and tap Back

Tap the menu button again and select "Key Input" and enter an upper case Q and press OK

Tap the menu button again and select "Key Input" and enter 4 zeroes (0000) and press OK

Wait from 5 to 15 seconds. You'll see the Main Menu

Choose option [2]: UE SETTING & INFO

Choose option [1]: SETTING

Choose option [1]: PROTOCOL

Choose option [2]: NAS

Choose option [1]: NETWORK CONTROL

Choose option [4]: BAND SELECTION

Choose option [4]: LTE Band Preference

Choose option [7]: LTE ALL (Or you can choose band 17 instead)

Tap the menu button and choose Back (Don't press the back key)

Tap again the menu button and choose Back

Choose option [6]: LTE/WCDMA Mode Only

Press the back key to exit

And that's it: You now have LTE and calls if using AT&T. This won't work with TMobile.
[Galaxy S 5 General] chungdae:
I received my G906K but AT&T LTE is not working. I also tried *#0011# to select the automatic features and it's not there.. Any help?
[Galaxy S 5 General] miscom:
As far as I know *#0011# only works on rooted phones. Is yours rooted?
[Galaxy S 5 General] chungdae:
No, I am not rooted. So far LTE AT&T is not working on the G906K. Any suggestions tips?
[Galaxy S 5 General] miscom:
Have you tried this?

It's for the international S5 and I have no idea if that works or not.
[Galaxy S 5 General] chungdae:
Kinda worked. LTE worked, but the moment I restarted the phone, I lost LTE :/

Gonna try now

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I'm not rooted:/

---------- Post added at 01:36 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:27 PM ----------

THIS WORKED! But, how come LTE is slower than 3G? My 3g I was getting 6-8 MBS and LTE I'm getting 3-6 MBS :confused:
[Galaxy S 5 General] miscom:
It depends where you are located: Here in downtown Nashville 3G has always been faster than LTE. I would recommend testing from other places.
[Galaxy S 5 General] SAO:
Hi and thanks for all the great news and updates in this thread.

I was able to take most of the bloatware away from the G906S (SK telecom version); and to properly set the bands i need (Switzerland mostly, and EU) But i still have the following problems.

- WIFI and General networks on GSM are sometimes strangely slow.

- by curiosity i went to try to check if there was an update for the G906S and i got this error : Use SKT USIM to update ( how do i bypass that sim card check - if thats what it is)

- In settings / Network connections there is a very annoying submenu called "T Roaming". how can i take this away, and use the normal roaming option?

Thanks again.
[Galaxy S 5 General] chungdae:
I think it's the area I'm in. So far the phone has been amazing! I noticed though, that there is no camera shortcut in the lock menu unless I choose the "slide" unlock function. Anyway around that?
[Galaxy S 5 General] SAO:
Indeed just saw that now. would be good to have a fix for that one :D I installed iControl which has also the camera option on it. But it won't let it work either. I'm on 4.4.2 can't update via OTA. says needs a SKT USIM... trying to find a way around this.
[Galaxy S 5 General] chungdae:
Eh hopefully a fix will come out for that soon. Also what firmware are you running? Mine is 4.4.3
[Galaxy S 5 General] miscom:
If you are running stock, have you tried Kies? I got the same error checking for updates from the phone, so I tried with Kies and got the latest firmware. I had to re-root after that though. That's part of the reason I flashed CWM recovery and built my own custom ROM.
[Galaxy S 5 General] manmohan0339:
hi

I have purchased Samsung galaxy SM-G906S unlocked phone. I want to know that f I update this through kie, will this retain unlock status or not. thanks
[Galaxy S 5 General] BlueCloud20:
unofficial_philz_touch_6.48.4-g906s update

unofficial_philz_touch_6.48.4-g906s update by hsk in Matcl

hsk want write Source and Credit ar 1st page...
[Galaxy S 5 General] prodigiez:
my phone is still a virgin :P

i just disable whatever i can..
[Galaxy S 5 General] chungdae:
Same I don't think I'm going to root
[Galaxy S 5 General] prodigiez:
you can update via kies. dont use OTA it wont work unless u r root

this korean device is not locked... so updating via kies wont do u any harm... :D

his name and source is on the first page with a very large font
[Galaxy S 5 General] BlueCloud20:
Killing Knox process

Killing Knox process

Used by terminal app

su

pm disable com.sec.knox.bridge

pm disable com.sec.enterprise.knox.cloudmdm.smdms

pm disable com.samsung.knox.rcp.components
[Galaxy S 5 General] rayone:
It is a little weird, but I've experienced a lot of that too... customer.xml only "seems" to have an effect when 1st boot/setup and samsung apps also use it to display available apps in their app store.

feature.xml gets read every boot, comment out the xml lines and keep trying.

Btw this is the best list of available options I've found: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/z7fr99ym56xz851/M4rc_k5Q7N/unconfirmed_CscFeatures.txt

I've also noticed if I restore the original csc directory I get the video menu in call settings, whereas it's not there when using the normal factory image.

Also it doesn't seem possible to have call recording and group calls at the same time... kind of like internet call and video call menu, it's either one but not both.

Btw Call recording only works if you have Samsung's voice recorded installed.

Personally I'm waiting for an International Note 4 rom I can change with Archi's kitchen.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Shahshiminator:
I'd have to agree; only when the Note 4 ROM is out, we should have much more freedom to play with our devices, seeing that they will be almost similar in hardware aspects.

I guess I'll take a break for now; I've been messing with my phone too much that I'm seeing abnormal behaviour (myself included too :silly:).

Either way, I'd be glad to work together with you, [MENTION=639045]miscom[/MENTION] and [MENTION=316446]D.O.C[/MENTION] in pushing out an "international" ROM variant of the G906S / K / L.
[Galaxy S 5 General] tookie015:
I have the Swap button but not the merge one.

Will investigate further... This is kinda interesting and exciting.. lol
[Galaxy S 5 General] botwa2000:
Hi,

I'm using the device with Vodafone on Germany, everything works perfect (except band B20 LTE of course).

Check the o2 3g bands vs Vodafone, you should get an idea.

I bought mine through ebay GNEstore or so, no trouble at all, perfect transaction and reasonable price.
[Galaxy S 5 General] stevae:
ok, thanks. just out of curiousity, are you not using miscom's custom rom?
[Galaxy S 5 General] miscom:
I think that this is definitely related to the csc files. If I rename customer.xml to customer.bak and reboot, I get the merge option.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Shahshiminator:
I've got a rather silly question; could you please share how do we flash your CSC files to our phone? Copying it over still shows that the CSC region is still SKC.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Jeshter2000:
Hello, I have a question.. I have a GALAXY Alpha 850K is it possible to flash a 850S rom on that without problems??
[Galaxy S 5 General] Shahshiminator:
Well, first off I'd think you're in the wrong thread, but I to answer your question, you MAY do so, but it is absolutely NOT recommended, for various reasons.
[Galaxy S 5 General] botwa2000:
Hi [MENTION=639045]miscom[/MENTION],

Any luck with sd card investigation?

My findings so far:

1/ The permission fix helped but not consistently, sometimes some apps save the data on ext sd card, sometimes they don't. I couldn't identify any pattern.

2/ sometimes files disappear from the SD card, regardless weather I copied them via pc or in my galaxy internally

3/ I also noticed that m4a files cannot be played anymore. I tried multiple players from Google market, to no avail.

4/ none of these issues exist on my sgs3 running omnirom nightly based on Android 4.4.4

5/ the excitement with the superb hardware wears away beaten by shortfalls of the stock Android and the fact that all the prominent ROMs like CM11 or omnirom ain't going to be supported by G906K anytime soon:mad:. You are our last hope!
[Galaxy S 5 General] Shahshiminator:
Wait a minute, a 32MB / 64MB card? Did you both mean GB instead?

So far I'm having no issues with a 64GB card that I'm using...
[Galaxy S 5 General] botwa2000:
Sorry, my card is 128GB;)
[Galaxy S 5 General] tookie015:
Yes, it works.
[Galaxy S 5 General] John Bentley:
Thanks. But how do you know? Have you done this on a SM-906[K/L/S]?
[Galaxy S 5 General] tookie015:
Yes. Flashed/reflashed my G906S a couple of times.. no problem at all
[Galaxy S 5 General] Jeshter2000:
Re: SM-G906S/K/L/ S805 Info Sharing thread (Root/CWM/Custom Rom)

I know but the principle is the same here. I own A 850K but its full of crapware and I have a G906S which lesser crap on it. And I thought I have read this somewhere. So I hoped I could flash the 850K with a 850S ROM
[Galaxy S 5 General] botwa2000:
I can also confirm Sammobile Roms work for G906K version as well - tested.

However if you want to (re) flash the newest stock ROM I would normally use Kies as it brings your phone guaranteed to its original state.
[Galaxy S 5 General] galijanach:
SM-G906S

Hello guys

I am in the UK and thinking about importing the SM-G906S model from eBay.

Are there any people here who own this particular model in the UK and can report any issues with it? does it come with any Korean branding at all? Overall speed compared to Note 3 especially Wifi and 4G?

I noticed Chainfire released a root for it but wanted to make sure people have successfully rooted it.

I was thinking about upgrading my Note 3 to Note 4 but i fancy the smaller screen of the SM-G906S with the same resolution. I don't use the stylus that much at all so i won't miss it.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!
[Galaxy S 5 General] vdrums:
wifi issue

Hello,

Does anyone having issues with the wifi?

I mean speed issues. I can not get in any

WiFi network no more than 7Mbps and for

all networks i know that they can achieve

better. Any help i am desperate i have tried

everything. Also in the speedtest.com i have

30ms ping witch is good. Help.
[Galaxy S 5 General] John Bentley:
Thanks [MENTION=2849994]tookie015[/MENTION] and [MENTION=6021435]botwa2000[/MENTION] for confirming that you've flashed Samsung Stock ROMs from Sammobile for the SM-906S and SM-906K respectively.

But if one puts a custom mod on your device (rooting, custom recovery, or custom rom) could you confirm this precludes using Kies from thereon in?

I recall rumours about some users getting knock-offs and faulty devices when shopping via eBay. Rather, so goes the advice, go with a grey importer that has their own website (if you can't find a local store that imports them). I've heard of at least two successful purchases from the Hong Kong based http://www.t-dimension.com (I intend to buy a SM-G906K from them to import it to Australia).

miscom reports using "CF Autoroot" (referencing the technique described in the first post) successfully on a SM-G906S in post 41. You may have missed my post above, at 793.
[Galaxy S 5 General] tookie015:
Another vote for t-dimension. I bought mine from them. It only took 3 days from them receiving payment until I receive my phone.

It comes with screen protector as a bonus.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Pjagati:
Help after rooting...

I have a G906K model and I rooted it successfully... However, I didn't flashed the 'Unofficial PhilZ recovery' because it says on page 1 that the

G906K is untested and to flash at your own risk... Can anyone tell me if they were successful in adding this? Do I really need to flash the Unofficial PhilZ Recovery?

Secondly, All I want to do is add the:

Add On Zip File for Stock Rooted ROMs -- NH6

This Zip File includes the following features for Stock Rooted ROMs for those of you who don't want to flash this custom ROM but want these features:

XPosed

SHealth working with XPosed

Removed Korean characters from phone keypad

Added S5 International boot animation

Changed 3G to display H or H+ depending on connection (LTE will display the same).

That's really all I want to add to my phone instead of adding the complete Custom Rom... That's why I'm concerned about if I should flash the PhilZ Recovery or just go ahead and add the Add Ons...

I'm basically new to Rooting and Flashing and Custom Roms, and I don't want to "mis-step" and Brick the phone until I can learn more about how to do this stuff...

Another problem I'm having is that no matter how many times I try, I can't get 4G LTE to work on AT&T... I'm in the USA...

I set up the APN and after I go through the steps shown here, I only get HSPA or UMTS... Another thing is that my AT&T network has an APN CINGULAR 410 (wap.cingula) network... I don't understand why... But after I create the AT&T APN I delete that one but 4G LTE doesn't work... So I go back to the Cingular APN so my phone 'works' correctly...

Sorry for the 'rant,' but I just want this phone to work as everyone else's is working... Any ideas would help...

Thanks!
[Galaxy S 5 General] rayone:
I'm not sure I understand your question.

1.- You don't need to flash the CSC unless you want to do a clean install... but I had problems flashing sometimes.

2.- Instead of Flashing just update feature.xml using Root Explorer and then do a Factory Reset.

Region and Sales code doesn't seem to make any difference with the G906S ROM, I think this only affects International ROMs
[Galaxy S 5 General] botwa2000:
There has been a lot of discussion about it here and also there http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s5/development/galaxy-s5-g906-custom-rom-t2848569

Depends what network you're on.

I am with Vodafone Germany, 3G works just fine, on 4G the band 2600 mhz works fine however it's more rare than LTE B20 800mhz, the latter not being supported by the Korean version. I'm satisfied with the performance though.

I bought my phone through ebay from gnestore, the transaction was perfect, fast delivery.

The phone came with a lot of Korean apps and the dialer had Korean symbols. There's also a network provider brand logo on the back of the phone.

I'm also rooted with a custom PhilZ recovery and ROM by [MENTION=639045]miscom[/MENTION].

So I was able to remove all the Korean apps as well as fix the dialer to Latin letters.

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Mine is G906K, I confirm PhilZ recovery works just fine and all the steps you want to perform worked fine for my model.

You should pay attention the device doesn't support a lot of the US or European LTE bands, check which one you're trying to enable as it might just be unsupported.

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You can still use Kies, it will wipe the root and custom recovery though still successfully install the stock ROM.

Tested on my SM-G906K.