yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S 4 General] DFault:
I guess I'd be best off following this advice ;)

I made a typo, I actually have the i9505 as well, (corrected my earlier post) so I guess if I ever feel like it's good to know O can safely try a different modem.

Thanks for the quick awnser!

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Actually, I made a typo and edited after your reply... ;)
[Galaxy S 4 General] IronicChloride:
I know you can't flash a new modem/baseband via recovery, but will custom ROMs like cyanogen ever update it? Or is the only option to buckle down and finally learn how to use heimdall (still crossing my fingers and hoping for a way to use Odin with a mac)
[Galaxy S 4 General] :
If it's ever will be possible to flash modems in recovery is only written in the stars my friend. But i don't think so for this device.
[Galaxy S 4 General] koolrifz:
jfltexx i9507 - can't upgrade modem

Hi,

I'm pumped that I ran across your guide and your support.

I'm using a Custom Lollipop ROM and MMS doesn't work. Seems to be the modem. Installed the latest KitKat stock rom which kicked the modem up a few versions. Still no MMS. So I use Odin to upgrade my bootloader and modem to a newer Lollipop version. Following your guide (and others) Odin Fails every time.

Any suggestions, other than new lead and computer, on how to get a lollipop modem and BL on jfltexx?

Thanks,

Rob
[Galaxy S 4 General] :
If you really followed all steps to the letter, it must work. So the only two things i have in mind are the usb cable and the usb port on your pc. I've heard from people they had to switch the usb port 4 times until it worked.
[Galaxy S 4 General] koolrifz:
I can easily flash stock rom and TWRP with Odin...

Yeah, I've used both my laptop and PC with multiple ports and a few different cables. However, I'm sure your right, so I'll find more cables and computers and report back.

Cheers,

Rob
[Galaxy S 4 General] :
Maybe your download of the files was corrupt. That's also possible.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Jonny:
Looks like this is true - my ISP even blocked the websites that the installer tried to get to. I've removed the link in the OP as a precaution.

Jonny
[Galaxy S 4 General] :
Thanks for letting me know. I removed the downloadlink. It's the second time i had it now with different links, sorry for that. I gonna upload my odin 3.09 from my pc to mega at weekend. As i use it since 2 years, it should be safe.
[Galaxy S 4 General] :
So now i updated the download link for Odin in the OP. It's a zip file with 4 versions. I use 3.09 personally.

Sorry for eventually problems caused by the link before.
[Galaxy S 4 General] :
Added a new link now wich files are also used in another thread here in xda. So i hope it's solved now.
[Galaxy S 4 General] roy72:
Question I always use Odin 3.0.9 but is 3.10 more advanced like better to flash firmware or modems in lollipop
[Galaxy S 4 General] :
No my friend, i don't think so. I use still 3.09 and it works fine.
[Galaxy S 4 General] tazzysingh1731:
What modem and bootloader should I flash on sprint galaxy s4

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 General] :
Depends on your firmware / ROM base. If you have i.e. OD7 ROM base, you should flssh OD7 modems at least. The bootloader is mostly not needed to upgrade.
[Galaxy S 4 General] tazzysingh1731:
I'm in sprint variant can I flash i9550 modem to make wifi work with custom lollipop rom ??
[Galaxy S 4 General] :
I really don't know that my friend. Maybe you should ask this in the q&a section to be sure.
[Galaxy S 4 General] mor_1228:
9500

unchecked auto reboot in odin

i flashed bootloader file from Bl section odin 3.07 but odin shows pass

but device stuck on download screen only with blue bar full what to do ?
[Galaxy S 4 General] :
Press and hold powerbutton for some seconds (8) until it reboots.
[Galaxy S 4 General] HowlingCurve:
s6

can i install this rom from bootloader instead of odin? also is there any trouble with wifi/tethering like so many other LL roms?
[Galaxy S 4 General] :
My friend, this here is no ROM. This is just a guide. It tells you how you can upgrade your bootloader and your modem with odin. Cause flashing one of them with recovery doesn't work at all.
[Galaxy S 4 General] RAND0M1ZER:
I am getting the exact same problem, did you end up finding a solution? I have tried many different USB cables and ports, I don't think that is the issue.
[Galaxy S 4 General] 0kti:
Did you open odin as admin?

Send from my phone
[Galaxy S 4 General] :
And don't forget to stop all running Kies processes via taskmanager.

Gesendet von meinem GT-I9505 mit Tapatalk
[Galaxy S 4 General] Sakura:
Hello

Please where I put XXUHOD7 Fix wifi.tar in Odin ?

I have a problem with this modem and you ?

Thank you very much !
[Galaxy S 4 General] :
You have a wifi fix for odin? Never heard about it, but i guess it would be CP then.
[Galaxy S 4 General] angelicodin:
Phone: AT&T Galaxy S4

Build Number: LRX22C.I9505XXUH0D7

Rom: Goldeneye 53 XXUH0D7

Just installed my frist custom rom (wow so much faster and better already), but when i try to turn on the WiFi it dose not turn on. After reading the FAQ I guess I need to update my stuff.

I open odin3 (3.09) and load the BL file and CP file but then I get an error on both phone and in odin:

I'm following and using the files found here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=50965837&postcount=2627

Tried on Odin 3.09 and 3.10, open as admin, 5 different cables (3 official cables), 12 different usb ports (tried on both usb3 and usb2 ports).

What can I do do fix this? I really need wifi or my data plan is going to be sucked up really quick.
[Galaxy S 4 General] :
I can only think about a bad download of the files.
[Galaxy S 4 General] angelicodin:
I'll re-download the file and report back in a min here.

EDIT: Got same error, so I'm lost. I might have to revert to rooted 5.0.1 ~cries~

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I just tossed stock rooted 5.0.1 just so I'm not draining data until I can figure this out or another option comes ;p
[Galaxy S 4 General] :
I'm sorry i couldn't help you more my friend. Maybe some other guys have more ideas.
[Galaxy S 4 General] angelicodin:
It's all good. Still thankful for all the stuff you have contributed to XDA and the GS4 people ;p
[Galaxy S 4 General] Noz_Mac:
Followed the guide for updating baseband and modern and everything went as it should. Thanks.
[Galaxy S 4 General] speedwayfan75:
Test
[Galaxy S 4 General] aqeelabbas512:
sir i do this 10 times but still this message is showing.. i need your help plzz reply me as soon as possible

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> BL_I9505XXUHOA7_CL3996895_QB3867680_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/004> Added!!

<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..

<ID:0/004> File analysis..

<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/004> Initialzation..

<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/004> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/004> aboot.mbn

<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/004> FAIL! (Auth)

<ID:0/004>

<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

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i upgrade me galaxy s4 gt-i9505 to lollypop5.0.1 after that i lost my wifi, it is showing invalid sim and showing (imei /00)

and i try to downgrade but oding showing re-partition failed and write operation failed like this,
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
I have had my Galaxy for about 9 months now. Recently it has started to disconnect and reconnect to wifi constantly. It does this with my home wifi as well as guest, friends, establishments wifi. It will say "connected to xxxxx wifi" and then a few seconds later drop back to 4G and then a few seconds later say it's connected again. It does this over and over and constantly drains my battery now. Any ideas?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Razvan:
Sir,

Please wait until mods will move this thread to the device specific forum for more relevant answers.

For more questions or to have full access please register an account on XDA forum.

Stand by

Good luck
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] qubbus:
Which version of Android do you use? KitKat / Lollipop?

What about smart switch option in wifi menu? Is it on? If yes, try turn it off.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] WARKRIME:
I've had this problem since Monday?

Thought it was my Router , but it happens across many other wifi connections?

Ive tried all the fixes on other sites but still occurring Could be the Lollipop Update?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] qubbus:
So @ monday you have updated your phone?

Turn off Smart network switching in settings in WiFi section.

Dropping WiFi is common issue of lollipop. First recommended thing is wiping your phone completely via stock recovery.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] *Detection*:
Smart Network Switch is likely the cause -disable it
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] WARKRIME:
This Worked , Can't believe it was something so simple!

All the other fixes online are about the S4-S3 and its going into the WiFi Setting to reset and disable other functions!

Thanks m8ty ;)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mingolianbeef:
Hey guys,

I'm a soon to be developer for the ZTE ZMAX(we've been putting up a fight to get the thing rooted and whatnot) and I was just wondering how to use an Android 4.4 Kernel to boot Lollipop. I'm just asking because I definitely want to get Android Lollipop on the ZMAX ported if possible, I just don't know how to make old kernels boot new roms. The most I remember is something about people saying edit he ramdisk or something, but that was literally years ago, I might be out of touch lol. I don't expect a full tutorial or anything because I know that's super time consuming, but if you could point me in the right direction, maybe someone else's tutorial or the way you learned to do it, that would be great.

P.S. - Don't worry, I spent a day googling this with no success before I posted this!
[Verizon LG G3] :
So recently I got a little curious if my Dell E6520 could be logged into with my phone via NFC. My laptop is equipped with contact, contactless and fingerprint authentication devices. For this I used the laptops RFID contactless which is built into the palmrest. First try to enroll and it worked. No hacking or mods required. I'm curious if anyone else has contactless built into their computer and can get it working.

BTW, my phone is running CM12... I don't know if it makes a difference or not.
[Android Apps and Games] swedekins:
Is there an app or extension to allow my Google drive account to be accessed by the native file manager? I have a few large files I access frequently and I would rather not download them to my device every time in order to use them
[Android Apps and Games] GerManiac:
X-plore

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lonelycatgames.Xplore
[Android Apps and Games] swedekins:
That's not really what I'm looking for. I'm not looking for an alternative file manager, but something that would have my device see Google drive as a physical storage device like an SD card. Kind of like how it works on a desktop
[Android Apps and Games] mushipkw:
I'm also looking for this. Something like it mounts cloud storage to the device.
[Android Apps and Games] killall:
Firstly you will need to be rooted. When you save files offline in Google Drive, they are saved to

/mnt/sdcard/Android/Data/com.google.android.apps.docs/files/pinned_docs_Files_do_not_edit/*CRAZY FOLDER NUMBER*. You would have to navigate to that location to access the file with your file explorer.
[Galaxy S 5 General] montrealguy:
Background

Like most people out there, I've suffered with terrible camera results on Cyanogenmod 11 and 12: blurry, unfocused images, terrible resolution. I tried most of the alternative camera apps (including A Better Camera, etc) and they had horrible results. Cyanogenmod could not integrate TW, so there wasn't a way to get results as good as stock.

Solution

The solution I stumbled upon is Snap Camera . In an attempt to make a fair comparison, I always set equivalent settings on each app: (autofocus, HDR off, 16mp photo).

1. It produces astonishingly sharper and more attractive images than Google Camera on CM11 and CM12

2. It produces a better focus and sharper images than any other camera app I've tried on CM.

3. I tried it on stock Lollipop and it produces a sharper image than stock, but not as good as A Better Camera.

My guess is that Snap Camera has found a way to integrate with TW or with the RAW files.

Here are the links:

Trial: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.marginz.snaptrial

Full Version: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.marginz.snap

Discussion

Try it and share your results from your CM-based ROM here.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Ramsey:
I'm on stock ROM and I've been using snap camera for the past month, it's awesome! I don't use stock Samsung anymore.

I love the results since it removes the noise reduction =D. I've done so many comparisons (took pics and deleted them :P) and it is just so much better than stock.
[Galaxy S 5 General] montrealguy:
Yes it's the real thing. I just don't know why there are so many complaints in the CM and related threads about the camera performance. There is already a solution: Snap Camera simply gives the best results on CM.

Get the word out!
[Galaxy S 5 General] Ave666:
Does it support phase focus shot? Then I switch[emoji4]
[Galaxy S 5 General] Iriez:
I just tried this (6.2.2 HDR apk) with not-so-great results. First post says "it removes noise" but thats precisely the problem I am having, that it

is not

removing noise. The shots are definitely sharper than the stock camera on OA6, which is finally like the stock camera on 4.4 with burst shots, etc, but the fact it has all this noise makes it un-usable.

The only change I made was to check the 'samsung camera' box.

Check out the comparison between stock and snap camera:

http://imgur.com/hfrZj6I
[Galaxy S 5 General] -PiLoT-:
also does it have 4k or 120fps video taking?
[Galaxy S 5 General] Ave666:
For me if you said better than stock cm12 camera then yes it is but to compare with stock TW, hell no! Have you tried "a better camera" apk? It has freaking slow processing image but the quality is good actually
[Galaxy S 5 General] montrealguy:
Thanks for sharing. First: did you try adjusting the Sharpness setting? It is set on the highest extreme setting by default. Second: What does the Samsung Camera setting box actually do?

I think that the difference is much more dramatic on Cyanogenmod-based roms than on stock. I think that Snap can give you sharper images on a stock rom, but it's not going to be a gamechanger and you'll have to tweak settings.
[Galaxy S 5 General] montrealguy:
Try the free trial. I think it has 4k. I don't know about 120fps. This thread was mainly for people with CM-based roms.

I'm sorry- this thread was mainly geared towards people with CM-based roms. If you're like me, you will have tried dozens of different camera apps (including A Better Camera) on CM and gotten bad results. For some reason, Snap Camera seems to produce dramatically sharper results and focus than any other camera app I've tried on CM, especially Google Camera (which was truly terrible).

I'm sure that there are several camera apps that work well on a stock rom, but that's not the dramatic discovery I meant to convey here. I will adjust the OP to reflect this.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Iriez:
beats me what it does, I did not notice any difference. Yes, I played with the sharpness, still a ton of noise whether its on 0 or 6. If I play with the ISO settings I can reduce noise, the auto mode sucks.
[Galaxy S 5 General] Pain_Deluxe:
You can check denoise but it blurs a little bit the picture
[Galaxy S 5 General] montrealguy:
The 16mp pics at default settings create a 8mb photo. Pretty big...
[Galaxy S 5 General] Swimguy14:
Check that box and it will denoise but,

**it also cuts each picture size in half**.

By that I mean the file size. Resolution is the same but for example with denoise on, take a pic and let's say it is 6mb. Turn denoise off, take exact same photo again, you'll see that the resulting file size might be 12mb +/- 1 or 2 mb

sent from my lollipop'd S5
[Galaxy S 5 General] montrealguy:
I'm getting 3.3mb with denoise and 7.5mb without. I don't know how you are getting 12mb!

Denoise certainly helps clarify things like writing, but it does blur fine details.

I wonder if it's possible to use the 7.5mb image and just denoise it as needed? Picasa?
[Galaxy S 5 General] Pain_Deluxe:
Go and test denoise + sharpness 6. looks like original TW cam
[Galaxy S 5 General] montrealguy:
That's what I did. I'm impressed!
[Galaxy S 5 General] Swimguy14:
?[emoji50] [emoji47] but the tw cam pretty much sucks.

The only nice thing is it's slow motion video recording. but honestly the image quality is mediocre at best.

https://www.google.com/url?q=https:...J-WGHQ&usg=AFQjCNECvYpTfiIXKon3EX_PRfT74gph7g

This is completely free and has all of the functionality (and more) of snap. The ui is far more intuitive overall and there are clear and non intrusive better quick-access settings

sent from unlocked Bootloader land, with my sm-g900az running some version of lollipop// thanks cricket
[Galaxy S 5 General] fragglesrock:
Does this address the S5 close up focus problems also do you know?

F.
[Galaxy S 5 General] montrealguy:
Can you clarify whether the Open Camera results you are referring to are on a CM-based rom??? Almost all the camera apps give good results on TW but have horrid results on CM.
[Galaxy S 5 General] f1ux:
Denoise is only in the Editor app right? As i can't see it in the camera app anywhere?

i'm currently on stock Bob7 lolipop rom.

The app certainly seems quicker than stock camera app, but as mentioned before it adds loads of noise to the photos.

My guess is that it defaults to a higher ISO setting resulting in faster shutter speeds ( less blur) but more noise in the photos.
[Galaxy S 5 General] montrealguy:
Click the option to show Advanced Settings.
[Galaxy S 5 General] f1ux:
Ah thanks found it now!

I have been taking lots of photos to test and found I get better shots with Contrast set to 4 and Sharpness set to 5 otherwise the S5 always seems to overblow the whites/highlights.

With 'advanced settings' enable, it also adds the 'zero shutter lag' option . I think that improves things also.

The 'samsung camera' mode seems to give me more accurate colours when enabled. Without it the whites look very yellow.

so to recap, i'm getting best results on STOCK rom ( to me) with

Contrast 4

Sharpness 5

Samsung camera TICKED

Zero shutter lag TICKED

i'm just about to install CM12 and will test again under same conditions/subject
[Galaxy S 5 General] montrealguy:
Great post! Please report back what you find with CM12, and don't forget to keep the photos you took on stock rom to compare with what you get on CM. If there is a degradation, it will be very useful information!

By the way, those settings you mentioned, were they optimal for low light conditions as well? And did you have Denoise ticked??
[Galaxy S 5 General] f1ux:
OK I'm now on cm12 for the first time ( wow!!)

Snap camera no longer has the Samsung camera option, but i guess that's to be expected

Here are a few photos. ( boring subject but handy at the time!)

152656 = stock rom, Samsung camera ticked in snap camera 4MB

152725 = stock ROM, Samsung camera UNticked in snap camera (note yellowy photo) 3MB

160922 = cm12 with snap camera. 3MB

All with sharpness at 5 , contrast at 4
[Galaxy S 5 General] f1ux:
And to compare, here is a shot with my iPhone 5s ( image.jog)

and same subject with the samsung set to 8MP on cm12 (163217.jpg)

The file sizes are very similar. Focused on metal part of pliers

The brighter image with the little black spec at the top = iPhone.

I think I prefer the Galaxy!

I'm also edging towards using sharpness at just 1 now too. I've never really liked Samsung photos as they were always oversharpened, finally I'm happy!
[Galaxy S 5 General] montrealguy:
You are awesome! Your suggested settings rocked! It's not often that we get concise and specific analysis on XDA with empirical evidence to back it up. When I see it, it's usually a joy to read.

The problem now is that Snap Camera has updated to 6.3.4 and people are not getting great photos with the default settings:

-The "Samsung Camera" option has disappeared

-weird lag after taking a photo

-whitish tint/cloudy film which sometimes appears, which might be related to contrast.

etc...

- new options that I don't even know what to do with, but seem relevant: focus duration, stable shot/sensitivity, etc...

Can you perform the same analysis as before and update your recommendations for settings for everyday photos on 6.3.4?

1) the photo taken on stock rom with stock TW camera with maximum resolution.

2) the same photo taken with Snap Camera on CM12 with maximum resolution.

Thanks!!!
[Galaxy S 5 General] f1ux:
I'm running touchwiz at the mo so can't compare immediately.

I've found xtrestolite ROM is giving me the same speed at cm12 ROMs but I can still use the advanced camera functions from Samsung's camera app still.

I have 6.3.4 though and it still has 'Samsung camera' option. It won't be there if you're running cm12 though.

If there was an app that could do burst shots as fast as Samsung's camera app, I might switch over to cm12 though.

.also for reference, I emailed the dev about some of the options.

This was his resoonse
[Galaxy S 5 General] montrealguy:
Thanks for the info. This thread is about getting a great camera on CM12 --- what I've discovered is that Snap Camera gives different results on TW than it does on CM12. So I think we need three points of comparison to be certain we're doing it right:

1) the photo taken on stock rom with stock TW camera

2) the photo taken on stock rom with Snap Camera

3) the same photo taken with Snap Camera on CM12

I didn't really understand the comments from the dev- but once you've tested it in CM12, you can tell us how to focus properly in terms of metering, as well as other settings. By the way, you never answered at the time whether you had Denoise ticked...
[Galaxy S 5 General] f1ux:
OK, so i just took a few snaps on Xtrestolite (Touchwiz) and then installed the latest temasek CM12 as well.

1 = Stock rom and Stock samsung camera app 4.3MB

Stock rom and samsung app by

2= Stock rom and Snap Camera 5.7MB

Stock rom and snap camera by

3= CM12 and CM12 camera app 495kb

CM12 and cm12 camera app by

4= CM12 and Snap camera 4.7MB

cm12 and snap camera by

I also tested burst mode. with Snap camera and stock rom it is really fast. With snap camera on CM12 its about 1 shot per second :(

Camera settings used:

Samsung Camera mode TICKED (Unavailable when on CM12)
Denoise TICKED
Zero shutter lag TICKED (this seems to make snap camera take burst shots as fast as the samsung app on touchwiz ROM)

Contrast 4
Sharpness 5

Jpeg Quality = BEST
Metering Area = default
Burst mode = Shutter
Picture size = 16MP
Other Settings
OPENGLES 2.0 = TICKED

Flash set to forced on in each app.

I did my own little blind test and surprisingly i found the SnapCamera photos looked better?!
[Galaxy S 5 General] TheNerd:]:
If truly 4xxKB is the size of the shot on stock cm12 camera, that's laughable.
[Galaxy S 5 General] montrealguy:
1. SnapCamera looked better on TW than stock, right? I doubt SnapCamera was better on CM12 than stock TW camera??!! Please advise.

2. I saw your settings, but are those your OFFICIAL recommended settings for every day use? I will update the OP with your recommendations.

3. Did you try the focus duration, stable shot/sensitivity options? Did they improve the image?