Just in case anyone else encounters this problem ...
I was running PRIME ROM
Did a CWM backup
Flashed MAGNUS ROM
played around a bit but wanted to revert to PRIME
Used CWM to revert to PRIME
at this point the restore seemed to work fine but wifi wasnt working. On the settings page the Wifi tickbox was greyed out with the text 'Error' under it.
Reflashing the PRIME ROM over the top and everything was fine.
Does CWM backup/restore miss some stuff ?
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I've flashed new JVP into my SGS using ramad's deodexed firmware with CF-root kernel and JKay skin. Then I restored my backup and used it for some time. After one reboot I noticed that it suddenly got much slower than it was - before I got quadrant score of 1900-2200, after it dropped to ~1300. After some investigation I found that there must be some problem with my settings - if I use some "clean" database (com.android.providers.settings) it works like it should but with my backed'up data it works fine only if I boot it with bluetooth turned off.
Can someone suggest what could have I done wrong?
Try to re-flash and use the stock Kernel, then see if you get the same problem. If not then only restore /data applications (Never restore /system applications) and see again if you get a problem, and so on..
You need to find out at which stage you get the problem, this could help isolating the problem so you can help finding a solution by finding out what cause it... in the way you are asking every member will give you a theory, try to find out by your self, devices are all different and so are the applications/settings/Kernels are all different on members devices.
Sorry for beeing so vague on the first post.
I did tried to isolate the problem - reflashed everything at least 10 times with different configurations. The result is I can show the exact moment when after restoring the backup phone starts to act weird.
Unfortunately the problem probably lies somewhere in my old settings as restoring only this one piece into the clean firmware (or - as my steps were - after flashing cf-root and installing theme) doesn't activate the slowdown. Unfortunately I also did a mostly clean restore - restoring only things I really need (contacts, bookmarks etc.) and only a few applications with data and for the rest of backup only applications. It didn't help.
Today I'll try another way - I'll reflash it and then restore only applications without any data and see what would happen.
Ok. So I did another round and for now I'm satisfied with the result.
What I did was:
1. reflash deodexed JVP
2. restored my user apps with data from backup
3. restored pieces of system data and configured missing settings
it worked fine up until this point
4. reflashed to CF-Root kernel - it seems this broke my setup. I'm certain that there must be something in my config/installation that when added to CF-Root and bluetooth introduces slowdowns.
5. as I needed my theme I just flashed it using CF-Root's CWM and after that I reflashed back to the stock kernel - everything returned to normal - quadrant score was back up at ~1300 (from around 700 with CF)
6. as I also wanted to convert to ext4 I flashed a Speedode kernel and I test the speed - it showed stable 1300
7. converted to ext4 using SpeedMod's CWM then rebooted and retested with quadrant - it holds fine at around 2200.
This closes the case for me for now
matofesi said:
Ok. So I did another round and for now I'm satisfied with the result.
What I did was:
1. reflash deodexed JVP
2. restored my user apps with data from backup
3. restored pieces of system data and configured missing settings
it worked fine up until this point
4. reflashed to CF-Root kernel - it seems this broke my setup. I'm certain that there must be something in my config/installation that when added to CF-Root and bluetooth introduces slowdowns.
5. as I needed my theme I just flashed it using CF-Root's CWM and after that I reflashed back to the stock kernel - everything returned to normal - quadrant score was back up at ~1300 (from around 700 with CF)
6. as I also wanted to convert to ext4 I flashed a Speedode kernel and I test the speed - it showed stable 1300
7. converted to ext4 using SpeedMod's CWM then rebooted and retested with quadrant - it holds fine at around 2200.
This closes the case for me for now
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Good work, and you did it all on your own
Now you know what was the cause for your trouble and how to deal with such problem next time.
For others that find themselves in a similar predicament, but want an alternative method (or workaround), then keep reading.
I too am using Ramad's deodexed Rom's with CF-Root & have similar problems.
Ramad, I know it's not your Roms.
There is definitely something flaky after flashing CF-Root (no disrespect to Chainfire) , as I can replicate the faults again & again & again, with only the deodexed Rom & CF-Root, APN & WiFi setup. No user apps or anything else on the phone at this stage.
Certain problems then arise (lag is often noticed first) after the phone is restarted while ever WiFi & BT are both turned on prior to restarting the phone.
See my posts in the CF-Root thread here (Posts #2151 & #2152) which lists a few other problems which arise after flashing CF-Root, along with my workaround in post #2152.
It'd be great if Chainfire was able to get this issue fixed, as a workaround is never as good as a permanent fix.
If anyone found my workaround worked for them, feedback is definitely welcome.
Hey guys...
...i've updated my TF from 1.5 to 1.6 and now i've lost the "Mobile settings" option in the Wireless menu.
Anyone else has got the same issue? There is a patch or a workaround to have the TF back as a "3G & Wi-Fi" tablet and not only as a "Wi-Fi"?
Thanks in advance for any suggestion!
Whitesage said:
Hey guys...
...i've updated my TF from 1.5 to 1.6 and now i've lost the "Mobile settings" option in the Wireless menu.
Anyone else has got the same issue? There is a patch or a workaround to have the TF back as a "3G & Wi-Fi" tablet and not only as a "Wi-Fi"?
Thanks in advance for any suggestion!
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I've got Prime 1.6 working with 3G modems but it's very tempermental.
The way I've got it to work is to apply the NVFlash version of prime 1.5 (which wipes the tablet of course), check that the Mobile Data option is working then immediately boot into CWM and apply the Prime update (and possibly the netformer kernel).
That usually does the trick and gives me Prime 1.6 with 3G modem support (I've also got the 3G menu to appear in Revolver 2 by the same method but I wasn't able to get the modem fully up and running in the time I had to experiment).
However if it appears that is I apply another change via CWM, like switching back to the stock Prime kernel or even reapplying a nandroid backup of the system (one I took while the 3G modem was working) then the 3G menu disappears.
Only way I know to get it back is to install the Prime 1.5 NVFlash ROM again. (Fortunately I can still use the Nandroid backup by, installing Prime 1.5 NVFlash then immediately restoring the backup over the top of it).
Hello,
I recently rooted my sgs4 gt-i9505 to the goolge edition using a YoTube tutorial on how to do so. Everything worked fine at the start but when I tried to install the PAC man rom, it jus stayed in the loading screen.
I restarted and tried rebooting but to no avail. I went back into the recovery mode and wiped the phone (divlac, cashes and system) then I reinstalled the google rom to find my wifi was not working. I tried the same process again, wipe- reinstall. Now I can't receive calls, the wifi doesn't work, home button only works on double tap, pull down status bar works but nothing in displayed.
My question is, does anyone have any ideas on how I would return my device to normal or know a full proof recovery and rom I can use that will correct these problems.
I am in the UK if that makes any difference.
Thanks for all and any help.
Matt
Matt.graham said:
Hello,
I recently rooted my sgs4 gt-i9505 to the goolge edition using a YoTube tutorial on how to do so. Everything worked fine at the start but when I tried to install the PAC man rom, it jus stayed in the loading screen.
I restarted and tried rebooting but to no avail. I went back into the recovery mode and wiped the phone (divlac, cashes and system) then I reinstalled the google rom to find my wifi was not working. I tried the same process again, wipe- reinstall. Now I can't receive calls, the wifi doesn't work, home button only works on double tap, pull down status bar works but nothing in displayed.
My question is, does anyone have any ideas on how I would return my device to normal or know a full proof recovery and rom I can use that will correct these problems.
I am in the UK if that makes any difference.
Thanks for all and any help.
Matt
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You could try to go back to stock and check if everything still works there.
Did you flash the correct modem/baseband for the ROM / your carrier? There is a thread in general for all the modems. Chances are with a KitKat ROM you need to update your modem. Read that thread and give it a go. The file is about 15mb and takes a minute to flash in Odin. Failing that go back to stock.
Nothing in status bar: that's what it looks like in stock, you can use 2 fingers for the quick settins. Installl WANAM XPOSED fromwork for more tweaks and options!!
Home button double tap: that's the way it works on the google edition, that's just it. BUT wanam xposed can change this with the Gravity Box module!! You could try the Echoe 2.2 kitkat rom it has xposed pre-installed.
Keep in mind things look blanker and less functional as you no longer have samsung touchwiz which adds a LOT of stuff to the stock experience!
One more thing: ALWAYS make a nandroid backup before flashing ANYTHING at all, you never know when you will need it. Backup the nandroid to your PC also just in case, things go missing/ get deleted! T
Hey guys,
I have a Galaxy S4 (i9500). I installed Omega ROM v22 on it and everything went smoothly, Wifi & BT working perfectly.
After a few hours of using the device (nothing special at all, texts and stuff like that) - I noticed my wifi isn't working and by not working I mean that I click the wi-fi button and it changes from gray to the mid-state between gray to green for around 20 seconds before it goes back to green ago.
If I open the menu to see my networks it just says "Enabling" without any networks there.
I had to drive somewhere so I went to my car and tried to enable Bluetooth, and same thing happens there - Bluetooth will not turn on and will stay stuck on mid-state between gray and green for a while and go back to green.
I flashed omega rom v22 again and the problem was gone, or so I thought. I went back to the car for another drive and realized the bluetooth issue is back - and when I got home I realized the wifi issue is back as well.
I figured I need to reset everything so I tried the following:
Full wipe (including dalvik and even including "internal SD card") and then flashing stock rom (from the official website, stock rom of my country).
The issue was back after a few hours. I do not have BT or Wifi access. Yesterday Wifi suddenly started working for a few hours but then it stopped working again.
I really need help! I have no idea what to do with this issue!
Well rule number one when you have problems after flashing without wipe.
1. perform a full wipe and see if the problem persists.
Lennyz1988 said:
Well rule number one when you have problems after flashing without wipe.
1. perform a full wipe and see if the problem persists.
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Tried that, no luck.
What else would you try?
In some places when people had problems with Wi-Fi they said to flash a different kernel but I don't see why I would have this specific issue with Omega Rom and why the default kernel with it wont work well?
Maybe this could be a root issue? My root works fine but I have this weird gut feeling like this is some permissions thing that's going on.
I'm trying to think why it would work right after the wipe but then stop working shortly after.
Another symptom: It randomly started working for a few minutes and then stopped again (around three hours ago).
Any idea what's going on?
Well, if you fully wiped and didn't restore any apps and settings then it can be two other things.
Or it's a bug in the rom or a hardware failure in your phone.
I would suggest trying a different rom first. Do not restore anything, not even your google account.
wi-fi fix?
Do you actually have an i9505? or is it a canadian or att version? if its the latter sometimes the devs offer some wifi-fixes, also try a different kernel. otherwise it could be that your radio/modem are not compatible with the version of the ROM you are flashing.
Tried arrow ROM and this issue doesn't seem to happen in this rom. Hope it stays like that...
morhsn said:
Tried arrow ROM and this issue doesn't seem to happen in this rom. Hope it stays like that...
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Sadly, it did happen with this rom, after just a few hours.
I'm now using stock rom and still suffering from the issue.
Does anyone have ANY idea what I can do to fix this?
Thanks in advance!
Hi there,
after I spent too much time searching, trying and failing to find a solution I will post my problem here. Note that I am not too deep into tech stuff...
So I purchased an almost new used Galaxy S5 SM-G900F Qualcomm 4G (Telekom Version was installed).
I rooted it via CF-Auto-Root package Flash in ODIN and set Lineage OS as custom ROM using TWRP Recovery and installed gapps as well. Everything worked fine so far it seemed. I rootchecked it as well and everyhting seemed well... Till I noticed that my camera was not working at all (black screen) and the flashlight didnt work as well (both worked before root). I wiped everything from the phone via TWRP recovery and installed Lineage OS again. But that didnt help. It even got worse - wifi is not working too on top of that - no reaction when I touch the wifi symbol in the dropdown menu and neither in settings.
I even tried to reinstall a stock ROM but I face the same problems there: no Wifi, no camera, no flashlight.....
Maybe there is any help out there? Thank you in advance!
I used:
lineage-14.1-20170705-nightly-klte-signed.zip
open_gapps-arm-7.1-nano-20170709.zip
stockrom: G900FXXS1CQDA_G900FDTM1CPJ1_G900FXXS1CQA1_HOME.tar