yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Huawei Ascend Mate 2] tomlogan1:
I guess I just want more control. That's one of the reasons I choose to root my devices. It's OK to stay completely the way the phone comes, regardless of how much or little bloatware is on the device. It is up to the user to choose. That is one of the many reasons Why Android is so popular.
[Huawei Ascend Mate 2] kimtyson:
This sounds like very good advice. Thanks acejavelin. I never really thought about it but since the apps are in a non-usable (for the user) partition, your recommendation makes perfect sense. I already pushed your Thanks button.

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Control of what? You don't get any control because the apps are in a separate partition that you can't use. In fact, you lose some control because when you delete the apps you can't get OTA.
[Huawei Ascend Mate 2] lucasho2312:
Just freeze them so they can't run. There's no point deleting them. 7 seems trivial though. I froze more than 50 on mine. There's nothing from Huawei on my phone except the camera app.
[Huawei Ascend Mate 2] SHM:
I normally back them up so I can delete and save space. Should I need them later on it's simple to restore. But freezing them is a good method since it will let you know if it shall cause issues later on.
[Huawei Ascend Mate 2] lucasho2312:
Comment above has pointed out that you don't gain space by deleting system apps. Or rather, you gain unusable space.

If you do prefer delete/restore, remember to back up the data (tweak TiBu to backup full data cuz it will ignore data if data is larger than the apk itself). I had problems with Dialer/Phone and System UI apps without original data. Navigation bar will be lost (it is there but it can't be touched/controlled) and incoming calls cause crash.
[Huawei Ascend Mate 2] SHM:
One, you do gain space, two, that space is usable. An average user wouldn't seem to know how to take advantage of this it seems. But to me, I make use of it everyday. - [MENTION=2001582]acejavelin[/MENTION]

I don't use TiBu. Never really cared for it. I use other methods more command-line based within the terminal emulator.

This is why it's good to know what to delete and not delete. If familiar with your device then it becomes second nature, but when jumping ship and getting a new device it is typically best to freeze and see the results. Although freezing is no different than saving and deleting. Only thing that distinguishes these two methods is when you freeze the system app, it's still there (and yes, using space). Where as when you keep it safe, say, your sdcard, then it's as simple as placing back, and/or if the particular file causes the device to go bonkers then TWRP makes it possible to fix the problem as well.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ShinySide:
Stock 4.4.4 FNI3 Galaxy S4 M919N/JflteMetroPCS

Stock

Rooted

BusyBox

Knoxless

CIQLess

Deodexed

ArchiInit'd support

(software level init'd support. Doesnt conflict with kernel level support found in custom kernels)

ro.secure.storage set to false

Everything else completely untouched.

DOWNLOAD HERE

Stock FNI3 kernel set to permissive

DOWNLOAD HERE

Modems

Modem.bin

NON-HLOS.bin

Modem.bin And NON-HLOS.bin

Stock Firmware

HERE

Odin 3.09

HERE

Issues

Shouldn't be any.

​

XDA:DevDB Information

MetroPCS 4.4.4 FNI3 Galaxy S4 Rooted_Deodex'd_Knoxless, ROM for the T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4

Contributors

ShinySide

ROM OS Version: 4.4.x KitKat

ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x

Version Information

Status: Stable

Created 2014-10-19

Last Updated 2014-10-19
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] PanchoPlanet:
No first's. ???

Pp.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] xdm9mm:
Is the "Mobile hotspot" and "data" on the Notification panel (when you swipe your finger from the top of the phone) ???

Or is it the same as the Tmobile version, Mobile hotspot is on a separate app in the app drawer, and mobile data can only be accessed under settings menu?

Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ShinySide:
No. But can be easily added to both.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] arocker:
Much thanks!!!That was fast!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4e-TXWIf_DE

Now how about you upload HispAsian v4?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] xdm9mm:
thanks.. will try it later
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Caloba:
everything seemed to work, but after flashing the Modem.bin And NON-HLOS.bin I no longer have any sound. Anyone else having a similar issue? I think it was really the non-hlos.bin that screwed things up. Any way to undo what it did? Any help would be appreciated, thanks.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ShinySide:
Haha tomorrow or Saturday. Drove 400 and something miles today for work and last thing I'm doing is sitting down and messing with Android stuff
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] arocker:
The nonhlos.bin version must match the bootloader version. For example, if you have the NB7 bootloader, you need to have the NB7 nonhlos.bin. Flash the proper nonhlos.bin.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Caloba:
Thanks for the reply. How can I find out what bootloader I have? I pretty much had rooted my MetroPCS S4 shortly after I bought it back in July of 2013. It was still using Jelly bean 4.2.2. with older firmware M919NUVUAMF2. I hope that info helps. Would I need to find a different nonhlos.bin file or update/upgrade my bootloader? I'm really SOL right now cuz I can't make phone calls. At least I can still recieve texts. Thanks again for any help?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ShinySide:
July of 2013 means your warranty is up so tripping knox would be no issue. I'd completely update with the firmware then you can not worry about stupid mix match problems
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Caloba:
One last question. I just download the huge M919NUVUFNI3_M919NTMBFNI3_M919NUVUFNI3_HOME.tar.md5 stock firmware file. In which slot do I put that in? I'm using Odin 3.09. The slots are labled: PIT, BL, AP, CP and CSC. Thanks again.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ShinySide:
AP. Uncheck auto reboot, flash it, when done pull battery, back to download mode and flash it again and reboot. Just to be 100. Sometimes bootloader and/or modems have a issue writing to the device.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] arocker:
Edit: Looks like you're flashing the firmware...good choice.

If you've never flashed a different firmware then you would need the nonhlos.bin from the MF2 firmware. You can find that firmware at this link, under firmware...

http://androidforums.com/metropcs-g...cial-metropcs-s4-root-information-thread.html

Alternately you could just flash the new NI3 firmware like shiny suggested. It would be easier altogether. Your manufacturer warranty has expired so updating the bootloader is no longer an issue.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Caloba:
Everything went off smoothly, thanks guys. I'm now on the latest stock MetroPCS 4.4.4 firmware.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] arocker:
http://download.chainfire.eu/328/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-jfltetmo-jfltetmo-sghm919.zip
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Caloba:
Thanks again Arocker, worked like a charm, I'm rooted. :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] arocker:
You are welcome :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] laseroxstar:
WWould I be able to use Mobil Odin pro to flash this....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ShinySide:
The firmware? No. Mobile odin doesn't flash bootloaders.

Modems should be able to yet I've never used it
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] anarchem69:
Wait metro actually already put out 4.4.4 my metro pcs phones software can actually go back to saying it's metro and be up to date lmao any one have have a link to its firmware lmao

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Never mind lol I see the post lol long time no c [MENTION=4490426]arocker[/MENTION] I haven't seen u since ...well since I first flash tmo firmware to keep up to date and stop going to androidfourms be no new roms came out for metro only tmo and stuff lol how's things been over at af?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] arocker:
Hey,

Its slow over at AF, at least it is in the Metro S4 section but that's expected, Its an old prepaid device, even though it doesn't seem so old.

Af was the only place catering to the Metro S4, that is until ShinySide came through big time be sure to hit the Thanks button a few times for him

To be sure, XDA is the spot for roms and mods but AF is still the place to go for M919N info.

^(I feel like I have to say that) They made me a guide over there, so that's cool.

Stop by and say Hi
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] anarchem69:
I'll most definitely will and ur right if it wasn't for [MENTION=5580710]ShinySide[/MENTION] and [MENTION=4921688]The Sickness[/MENTION] the metro pcs and tmo s4 forums and roms would have died soo long ago the sickness roms I've have followed since I first flash tmo firmware to this metro phone and if it was for shiny my s4 still wouldn't have sound lol ( BTW shiny ty for teaching me about the bootloader modem thing so long ago lmao) as soon as I flash back to metro I'll be sure to Redownload af and I'll drop in and spread some mods and surprises I've collected since way back when :) [MENTION=4490426]arocker[/MENTION] I'll catch all yall In a bit when this p.o.s. windows Xp hand me down computer built from scrap finally flashes the firmware lmao xD .. till then zombies here I come roflmao
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] MonsterInc:
Anyone have the flashable modem??
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ShinySide:
Can't flash modems in recovery. Have to use odin
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Kriptik210:
Ah! Now I see what thread you were speaking of..... :victory:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ShinySide:
:p let this be a lesson to use the search feature :p Ahaha
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Kriptik210:
I was scrolling around the other day like "WTH is he talking about..." lol.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] MonsterInc:
I have a bootloader of 4.4.2 as I can update the bootloader to FNI3??
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ShinySide:
Yes. Just flash the firmware tar
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] tokenpoke:
Is there an alternate download for full firmware? Afh is hanging but the modded rom downloads fine.

Need stock to update bl
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ShinySide:
Currently no, try a different mirror
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] tokenpoke:
I finally got it. Their system was being stupid, I'd tried all mirrors. Finally downloaded after a butt load of tries.

Just finished debloating
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] tokenpoke:
So no word on why xposed fails to install?

I reflashed stock firmware and it works fine.

Tried flashing rom with full wipe and nada. Fails to unzip some files.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ScoleBro:
I think I am missing how to install of this.

So I use odin to install the 4.4.4 rooted deodexd rom and the modem, then in recovery flash permissive zip?

should i odin the modems first and then let the phone restart? then odin the rom? then i do a battery pull and go into recovery to flash permissive? I have spent hours looking around, vision blurry. you are a legend for putting this together. I may be missing the tutorial thread....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ShinySide:
Modem in Odin.

Firmware in Odin

Rooted rom in recovery

Kernel in recovery

If you don't want to update, flash rom with recovery, flash kernel if you want it, reboot to Android, go to download mode, flash modem.bin

Want to update (recommended), flash firmware, flash recovery in Odin, reboot to recovery flash rom, flash kernel if you want it
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ScoleBro:
legendary

Thanks so much mate. Doin work
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] M919n India:
my baseband version is m919nuvuamf2

I also have Mf2 and my cell is unlocked from T-mobile. I am using it in India and I have installed a custom ROM and I am reverting to Stock.. now I have no Idea how to Update a bootloader so if you can help me I would be really pleased.. Thx I am downloading the firmware at the Moment and I need to update the boot loader because Im still getting that purple like thing when I scroll though windows ..

my baseband version is m919nuvuamf2

thx in advance
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ShinySide:
Yeah your phone is actually from MetroPCS not T-Mobile even tho Tmo owns Metros and its the same device with just different bloat and an N at the end of M919.

Just follow the instructions you just quoted and youll be golden. Modems, Bootloader, and everything else will be updated
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mixitrion:
Whether i put the nonhlos or the modem, Odin says "md5 error! Binary Invalid"

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Taking the .md5 out of the file name worked, but im not sure if that was a good idea? i haven't flashed just in case, also, im NB4 on my bootloader, will this work?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ShinySide:
Bad download try again. Make sure md5's match

Yes
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] hlopez256:
HELP!!

well hello their shinyslide i am back

and im sad to notify that my lte speeds are still slow after i paid my billl which was on dec 15..

my speeds don't even reach one meg i thought if i paid it it was going to get my speeds back up
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ShinySide:
Update your modem.bin or you're entire firmware to nk2 (recommended). Otherwise I have no idea and have to say it's tmo in your area.

I also no longer have my s4. Upgraded to the s5 and gave the 4 to my mom
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] hlopez256:
where would i find those modems will it brake my wifi
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ShinySide:
Look in general section.

I just noticed this is my metro base not tmo too. haha nk2 is for m919 but may work for you
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] hlopez256:
so if i flash u think it might get fixed and yes im on the metro pcs s4
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] _Allan_:
So I'm gonna sound like an idiot, cuz usually when I want to update a rom, I only download the rom and use ODIN.

I bought this here METROPCS s4 unlocked up here in Canada (eh).... if I download "M919NUVUFNI3_M919NTMBFNI3_M919NUVUFNI3_HOME.tar.md5" ... is that just the ROM? I use ODIN, put in the "PDA" tab, run it, and it's just an update? I don't have erase/flash anything else?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ShinySide:
Thats the full firmware, which will update you fully to NI3. And yes use odin, no won't have to flash anything else, should be fine to wipe nothing. If taking a little while to boot and doesn't want to boot, may have to wipe data
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] _Allan_:
Put it in PDA, leave the options (I think auto-reboot and one other), and that's it?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] _Allan_:
Got it done on Christmas Eve. Works great.

Can't wait for Lollipop to show up.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] j21098:
If I want to return to complete stock non root metro pcs what files do I have to flash? I'm going to sell this soon and would like to get it back to stock and reset the flash counter. I flashed T-Mobile firmware back when metro didn't have 4.4. Currently my baseband ends with NH7 and the build ends with NK2 and I'm using a 5.1 rom, if that matters.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Andosonson:
Hi Friends!!! I'm having a big problem with a Galaxy SGH-M919N metroPCS, There is no audio in micro & speaker & earpiece when using the built in Dialer APP. but when using other apps like imo, viber or any other apps no problem... How to solve this please?

when I receive a call, i hear the ring but after pick up the call no sound I cannot hear and the caller cannot hear... I already hard reset, flash stock firmware, upgrade to 4.4.4 but same problem.. Please HELP ME
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ShinySide:
Flash the modem
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Andosonson:
Thank you for your fast answer friend, I have more than three(3) hours looking for a compatible modem for the SGH-M919N without success please can you provide me a link where to download one....

Android 4.4.4

M919NUVUFNK3

I really want to fix this problem as soon as possible...

Thank in advance

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By reading this post

http://forums.androidcentral.com/ge...-can-t-i-hear-people-i-call-my-galaxy-s4.html

I think this problem CANNOT SOLVE, there is no logical Solution

Please HELP
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ShinySide:
Um look in the original post. I have everything you could possibly need in it
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Andosonson:
The problem was temporally fixed by install 2Gis Dialer App and update google services play. but 5mn later. same problem...

I will try this ROM later... Thxxx
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Spiffy Jay:
wifi isnt working what do i do please and thank you:confused:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] pathtologos:
Hey all. I'm trying to help a friend out who just bought an S4. Basically, he's with Metro PCS and the device is already connected and working. He can't use the tethering though. He wants to tether his laptop. I don't see that feature listed in the OP but can anyone here tell me if the tethering is working on this rom, and if it's "unrestricted?" Or, maybe someone can point me to a rom / thread /mod that'll work for Metro PCS and "unlock" his tethering?

Thanks in advance!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] pathtologos:
Shameless self bump. Anyone, anyone?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] OldeCrow:
Settings- Connections Tab- More networks- Tethering and Mobile Hotspot < this function doesn't enable at all?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] pathtologos:
I am going to get my hands on the device today and I will check. Do you (or anyone) know if it's true that metro pcs has now opened up their tethering to unlimited for everyone?

After I've gotten my hands on the device and check things out I will post in q&a in order not to clog up this thread.

Thanks.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] OldeCrow:
Well Im on a m919 Just flashed the metro rom to see how different it was, tethering is controled by the carrier now so unless the app has been modifed you may only get tethering if you have it in your service. It works for me but I'm on T-mobile and have tethering as part of the service so...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] pathtologos:
I now have the device. I had tried installing the sickness rom using oudhs recovery. I wiped well and formatted /system and /cache. The device would not boot (weird). So I tried restoring the back up of stock but now that won't boot either. Kinda perplexed about that. Anyway my plan now is to restore to factory using Odin and starting over. I'm gonna try using a different recovery. I usually use twrp but I couldn't find a .tar file for it. After I restore to factory settings. If I just root it, will that unrestrict the tethering--maybe using one of the play store tethering apps? Or, should I go with this rom? Finally, is the stock .tar modified in anyway for metro? I'm helping a friend with this and I have no experience w/metro pcs. I'm on T mo.

Thanks in advance guys!

EDIT: Can anyone also tell me what's up with the modems provided in the OP? Are those supposed to have some benefit over stock? Also, forgive me--it's been a while but, are .bin files meant to be flashed via Odin checking the "phone" instead of "pda"?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] OldeCrow:
If you are not already up to NI3 oden or kies up to NI3 and then root and flash a rom, this will hopefluly ensure you are on the NI3 modem and bootloader, and then the files at the beginning of this thread are not necessary.

When I flashed this on my m919 I had to flash HispAsian Kernel before wifi would work, you may have to flash the kernel from this thread over a tmobile rom to get desired results too...

Also a thorough reset in recovery will cure not booting issues, wipe then go to advanced wipe and wipe and wipe dalvic, system, data, cache, flash the rom reboot...

Im on twrp 2.8.4.0
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] j21098:
Is this the latest stock firmware? I was searching online and I see this one and M919NUVUFNK3 both 4.4.4. Or if I Odin this firmware I could update through system update if needed, right?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ajsmith2442:
will this rom work for metro pcs galaxy s4 running 4.4.4 and will i have to flash any of those files you have uploaded (kernels) and will the tethering still be locked were i cant use my phone as a mobile hotspot

thanks for your help
[T-Mobile LG G3] mxl180:
I'm running max cpu @ 1497mhz undervolted to 835mV and GPU @ 389mhz. Performance is great (better than Galaxy s4 @ 1.9ghz) and I don't have to worry about over heating and helps a bit in battery life. I think the extra ram really helps with performance lags.
[T-Mobile LG G3] mustbevick:
what rom and kernel you running.

thanks :D
[T-Mobile LG G3] cvsolidx17:
Could just be me but I couldn't determine an increase in longevity from underclocking/volting. I was running a setup with intellidemand clocked at 1.5ghz and undervolted - 60. I will say that my performance didn't take a noticeable hit which I liked
[T-Mobile LG G3] mxl180:
stock and sky dragon kernel
[T-Mobile LG G3] mxl180:
I would agree it's probably not a drastic battery saver, but I was surprise how well it performs on 1.4ghz.
[LG Optimus 4X HD] purplerush2:
I recently updated my phone and now my voice recorder when started says internal application error. Also I can't use the voice message function on WhatsApp. And during calls the person I've called doesn't seem to hear me so I have to use the speaker. But usually when they call me it sometimes works.

Also. My video. Capturing function does not work.

Anyone experiencing this? Any suggestions on what to do?

Thanks

LG Optimus 4x HD
[LG Optimus 4X HD] dimi89:
What rom,kernel?? Ffs give us more details.Did you tryed wiping phone,formating it ?

Sent from my Optimus 4X HD
[LG Optimus 4X HD] purplerush2:
Beanstalk 4.4 beanstalk's stock kernel. Yeah tried those doesn't work. Read somewhere it might be WhatsApp, but tried that too and it doesn't work.

Also it isn't consistent sometimes my calls work rare but there are times. . But recording doesn't work at all.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] briandr1984:
I have been searching everywhere and I can't find any custom roms for a mega i527. Please let me know of any links or files I can get along with some short and sweet directions on how to do this. I saw a custom rom called liquid smooth and really liked it but give me an couple of suggestions as to what your favorite rom for this phone is. I appreciate your time.
[Samsung Galaxy Mega] sashusmom:
You can root if still on 4.2 or 4.3. If you took the kitkat update-4.4- you cannot root yet.

The bootloader is locked on this phone. No custom recovery is available, so no flashing of roms.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vicky2131:
Hello friends :)

i have been using xperia p past few years and im planning to buy One plus one from china as the phone is too awesome!!

my sister is studying in china and i have thought to tel her to buy me a new ONE PLUS ONE WITH COLOR OS FROM CHINA!!

will i be able to change to cm11s and use in INDIA without any problem(2g and 3g) ??--->i wish some Indian friends reply to this!!

is the phone available in local stores and if someone from china here then please tell me how much it wil cost in(yuan)??--. wish some Chinese friends reply to this!!

my main question is if it will be available in local stores of china?

your help would really be appreciated!!

im really going to buy this phone as soon as i know these details!!

awaiting for your comments :)

thanks!!
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alpha.shining:
Actually, it is very easy to buy this phone in online market, 16G cost 1999 and 64G cost 2299 (both of them are in yuan)

There is a thread explaining the differences between international and Chinese one. Click here please.

According to my experience, there is no difference between international version and the Chinese one in hardware. The only difference is Chinese version's modem which locks some of brands and therefore, leads to some unusable network. However, it's very easy to revert to 100% stock cm11s including the modem. more information in here.

Sorry for my crappy English.

Regards