[Q] Samsung App problems - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey all
Recently bought the S4. Previously had the Note II, needed something smaller.
I had my Note 2 rooted so had no problem opening the "Samsung Apps" as id change my location.
Due to having this new phone and for some reason Samsung not permitting my country to access Samsung Apps i need help... How can i open samsung apps and get content and stuff from there??
I tried download VPN One Click but it wasn't working.. maybe it's because it only worked for the S3?
If anybody knows a way WITHOUT rooting let me know!!
THANKS FOR YOUR HELP!

anyone !?

Well you can try this too
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...tm_medium=organic&utm_term=hotspot+shield+vpn
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Download location of apps since ICS

Hi guys, I have two issues that I really need your help with...
1, since installing ICS all of my apps that I download save in my Applications screen and my Home screen, how can I stop them saving in my home screen?
2, since buying the phone I have always seen the message ERROR!: I/O No Root Permissions.. does anyone know what this means and how I rectify it???
thanks
James
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its the market putting a shortcut on the homescreen, it isnt installing them there, go into the play store - settings - and untick automatically add to homescreen
was the phone new or 2nd hand?
Thanks Richie....
What you suggested for the shortcut issue worked a treat, and thanks!
The phone was brand new on the 3 network
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[Q] Samsung Keyboard, Action Memo and S Note has stopped working

After kit later update I have following Issues
1 Samsung keyboard has stopped working
2 Action memo and s note fails to start "has stopped working"
I tried to clear the cache, data and force stop Samsung keyboard but none has helped me
Please help me with these problems. Im using swiftly now
AshPokemon said:
After kit later update I have following Issues
1 Samsung keyboard has stopped working
2 Action memo and s note fails to start "has stopped working"
I tried to clear the cache, data and force stop Samsung keyboard but none has helped me
Please help me with these problems. Im using swiftly now
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I have the same problem running stock with NAB and rooted.
You think its the issue with KitKat ?
What is your firmware version
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AshPokemon said:
After kit later update I have following Issues
1 Samsung keyboard has stopped working
2 Action memo and s note fails to start "has stopped working"
I tried to clear the cache, data and force stop Samsung keyboard but none has helped me
Please help me with these problems. Im using swiftly now
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Try a factory reset!
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I will lost my application data as I'm not rooted
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AshPokemon said:
What is your firmware version
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NAB
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S-Pan problems
So this is really annoying, looks like there is a problem with the s-pen with galaxy tools i'm having the "action memo" as well as Scrapbook failing on me. The auto-desk sketchbook works fine.The S Note also fails once you draw something and than click the back button.
I hope that the KITKAT glitch and they will fix with an update since I'm running the Stock with root.
Also had various samsung apps consistently force closing on me. it was quite frustrating.
the only solution that worked was a factory reset.
problems like these are an inevitable side effect of computer technology, and there is nothing we can do to prevent them.
instead, reset and move on
mediumsteak said:
Also had various samsung apps consistently force closing on me. it was quite frustrating.
the only solution that worked was a factory reset.
problems like these are an inevitable side effect of computer technology, and there is nothing we can do to prevent them.
instead, reset and move on
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You mean just factory reset ? Or a total wipe and loosing the root.
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Reflash stock
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wisnia99 said:
You mean just factory reset ? Or a total wipe and loosing the root.
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I meant simply factory reset. Whether you will lose root or not depending on your setup.
If you are running a custom rom, you most likely will not lose root.
Well i don't know if it was just luck but i made it work...I open Action note WITHOUT the pen (with my finger) and it worked!!! After that it's working normaly with the pen. Try that and tell me if it works.
sonick_d said:
Well i don't know if it was just luck but i made it work...I open Action note WITHOUT the pen (with my finger) and it worked!!! After that it's working normaly with the pen. Try that and tell me if it works.
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Thanks for the sugestion, didn't work in my case tho.
And people stop telling to factory reset, its not a solution.
I've been having this problem for a while now, and tried several things.
Restoring apps didnt work.
I am rooted tho, but didnt change much stuff.
So i'd love to see a solution, as i dont want to factory reset (and go trought the burden of getting everything back like i want it). And have to factory reset again when it happens again.
Is there anyway to find out what has actualy stopped working, as i can replicate this in command.
Action memo
Like others, my Action Memo stopped working. I found my old memos stored as jpg in a device folder, actionmemo. They can be viewed and deleted but not modified. At least they weren't lost. I tried soft rest, pulling the battery, and every tip suggested on this site and other sites. I was at least able to use S-note for a while.
I mistakenly assumed that Samsung must have replaced the app with S-note after the update. After a week the Action Memo app returned without any action on my part.
By the next post after this one I realize this site apparently doesn't want posts from regular users so I will not post again. Suggestions from the pros didn't help me. Time for an apparent automatic update was probably the solution.
travcar said:
Samsung replaced Action Memo with S Note. Old memos are stored as jpg in a device folder, actionmemo. They can be viewed and deleted but not modified.
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Thanks for trying to help.
But please stop posting this nonsence on all the forums.
It is NOT true. Both apps are still on the phone!
BTW you have also been told multiple times its not true (on difrent topics).
Have seen some possible solutions on difrent forums.
- Theres 1 were someone explaines he brought his phone to a Samsung-rep, and they uninstalled some software which made it work.
- Others do have succes after factory reset.
- Or launching S-note without the S-pen works for some.
- I have yet to try deleting S-pen application files. But that might be an solution too altho i havent seen anyone having succes with it.
- Have also seen someone with succes after battery pull and reinsterting SIM and SD card.
If anyone else has some suggestions lets collect them here. Lurking trough difrent forums is just a pain.
Go to settings -> application manger -> disabled find there (myscript resources manger) then enable it then restart your phone
This what works for me let me know if for you work.

major problem with phone os (apps using major ram,etc)

Hi,
I have the Samsung Galaxy 3 gt-19300.
Problem:
- When I close apps. this is how I do it:
1. I press the middle button.
2. I then swipe the app so it closes.
BUT the main problem is, it is still running in the background (using ,ram,battery,etc)....
why is this?. is it because of the way I am closing it???
thank you.
Just to let you know this is the wrong section. This is the Sprint Variant of the Samsung Galaxy s4.
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[HELP] Disable S-VIEW

Hi fellow devs nd members of xda,
I have got problems with my Galaxy S4.. The sview is flashing throughout my screen without any S-Cover or any magnetic material. This happens randomly.. So I need to disable the s-view service and associated files.
I have tried the following :
1. Disable s-view from system settings
2. Renamed and changed permission for system/app/sview service.apk
I heard from another developer to change the value from OPEN to CLOSE in hall_detect file located at sys/devices/virtual/sec/sec_key. But I can't write into the file or rename the file.. The only thing I can do is change the permissions, but that doesn't help..
Does anyone have any idea how this sview works. It's become annoying when I play movies or games on my S4..
Many thanks
AJ
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and a quick note, it seems like it will flash up when using the mobile data or on a phone call.
Bump. Any help..
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Ajith Roy said:
and a quick note, it seems like it will flash up when using the mobile data or on a phone call.
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Is this anything with MODEM/RADIO ? :crying:
Ajith Roy said:
Is this anything with MODEM/RADIO ? :crying:
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I do have this issue! It's damn annoying I moved to AOSP because of this weird issue!
gp545 said:
I do have this issue! It's damn annoying I moved to AOSP because of this weird issue!
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Sad to hear, when it is started. I have this problem since replacement of screen + frame.
Th3DON said:
Sad to hear, when it is started. I have this problem since replacement of screen + frame.
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After KitKat update I guess! Didn't had this problem in JB. Deleted SecView apk and seems to be fine so far though ?
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If you're rooted you could try the xposed modules, there's one in there that disables S-View.
I will edit this post if I find the specifics.
MohammadAG said:
Install Xposed from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574401
Install my module http://mohammadag.xceleo.org/public/Android/Xposed/DisableSView.apk
It's as close as you can get without disabling the sensor. I didn't hook into the phone so that might still show the S-View window, but that's no biggie. Also, the Smart Stay icon disappears, but hey, that can be a plus
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irscotty said:
If you're rooted you could try the xposed modules, there's one in there that disables S-View.
I will edit this post if I find the specifics.
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I have tried this method already but didn't work for me.. I have also tried a module known as Magnet Off but nothing worked for me..
gp545 said:
After KitKat update I guess! Didn't had this problem in JB. Deleted SecView apk and seems to be fine so far though ?
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Could you please tell the location of secview apk file. I will try this
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Have you ever figured out how to turn off S-view magnet sensor? I have the same problem with a magnetic car mount and it's very annoying.
Th3DON said:
Hi fellow devs nd members of xda,
I have got problems with my Galaxy S4.. The sview is flashing throughout my screen without any S-Cover or any magnetic material. This happens randomly.. So I need to disable the s-view service and associated files.
I have tried the following :
1. Disable s-view from system settings
2. Renamed and changed permission for system/app/sview service.apk
I heard from another developer to change the value from OPEN to CLOSE in hall_detect file located at sys/devices/virtual/sec/sec_key. But I can't write into the file or rename the file.. The only thing I can do is change the permissions, but that doesn't help..
Does anyone have any idea how this sview works. It's become annoying when I play movies or games on my S4..
Many thanks
AJ
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Well people say just by removing the L1 screw in our phones under the back, the issue gets resolved.
There is one screw name L1 just under our cover.
Press Thanks if I helped
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DeepankarS said:
Well people say just by removing the L1 screw in our phones under the back, the issue gets resolved.
There is one screw name L1 just under our cover.
Press Thanks if I helped
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Hey Man,
didn't work for me with my GT-I9500 and "The AirDock" still the s view lock screen comes on. Had that screw fully removed and had put the back on after that. Anyone other Ideas ?
Could someone upload their orginal SViewService.apk + SViewService.odex (both in system/app) because I have accidentally delete my ?
alkoforumm said:
Hey Man,
didn't work for me with my GT-I9500 and "The AirDock" still the s view lock screen comes on. Had that screw fully removed and had put the back on after that. Anyone other Ideas ?
Couly someone upload their orginal SViewService.apk + SViewService.odex (both in system/app) because I have accidentally delete my ?
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My problem stopped when i just force stopped the sview app from application manager 4-5 times...
Well here are the apps.
https://db.tt/aT7lkxix
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DeepankarS said:
My problem stopped when i just force stopped the sview app from application manager 4-5 times...
Well here are the apps.
https://db.tt/aT7lkxix
Press Thanks if I helped
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First Thanks for uploading your files but sadly I think I broke something because I geting only a black screen with statusbar at the top even when I paste in your files back in and this happens since I accidentally delete my. (before that black screen with time, date and so on)
I found no process or app or autostart that contains "s view" or something like that. How did find it and how was it named ?
alkoforumm said:
First Thanks for uploading your files but sadly I think I broke something because I geting only a black screen with status since I accidentally delete my. (before that black screen with time, date and so on)
I found no process or app or autostart that contains "s view" or something like that. How did find it and how was it named ?
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I used to forcestop this.
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DeepankarS said:
I used to forcestop this.
Press Thanks if I helped
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Okay I understand. My problem is I can't find it (screenshot) there mainly I broke it somehow but do you know if there is any way to install a app back into touchwiz framework because when I try to install that apk it fails.
alkoforumm said:
Okay I understand. My problem is I can't find it (screenshot) there mainly I broke it somehow but do you know if there is any way to install a app back into touchwiz framework because when I try to install that apk it fails.
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Reflash an official rom. All the apks will come back.
Press Thanks if I helped
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DeepankarS said:
Reflash an official rom. All the apks will come back.
Press Thanks if I helped
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You saved my ass, thanks for that. After getting root and so on I tried to follow your instructions. The App was there and I stopped it but needed only one tap (clicked once ->Force Stop) and then stick it on the phone holder but again the S View Cover Screen comes on (with time/date and status bar). I have no clue what to do now because I can't deactivate the app even.
EDIT: When I deactivate the app per third party app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.SystemCleanup.Inteks.org) the black screen comes on without time and date. So there is any other process that start when a magnet comes close to the S4 ?
alkoforumm said:
You saved my ass, thanks for that. After getting root and so on I tried to follow your instructions. The App was there and I stopped it but needed only one tap (clicked once ->Force Stop) and then stick it on the phone holder but again the S View Cover Screen comes on (with time/date and status bar). I have no clue what to do now because I can't deactivate the app even.
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Does your dock have something magnetic??
A magnet triggers that stupid sview.
Use any custom rom that doesnot have sview. It shall get solved.
Press Thanks if I helped
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DeepankarS said:
Does your dock have something magnetic??
A magnet triggers that stupid sview.
Use any custom rom that doesnot have sview. It shall get solved.
Press Thanks if I helped
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Yes, of course the holder has magnets too so yeah I know its triggering that view but I thought that view could be fully disabled without a custom rom.
A custom rom is no solve for me right now.
The Question would be how the S View got removed in the roms then I could do the same for my stock rom.
Found out that the Hall Sensor triggers that but found nothing to disable or something like that.

[Q] droidwall / message notification issue

Hi, I'm currently using DroidWall and have switched to whitelist rather than blacklisting apps..
now, I'm having issues with whatsapp.. although I have selected it on DroidWall to enable internet access, I do not receive any messages until I actually open whatsapp before it starts downloading.
To me, this appears to be a background/sync issue.. but I just cannot figure out what else I need to give internet access to so that messages get downloaded
any help??
ps.. i have searched, but couldnt find any thread under Galaxy s4 that mentions Droidwall/whatsapp issue
pps.. newbie here.. nice to meet u all
aftereight said:
Hi, I'm currently using DroidWall and have switched to whitelist rather than blacklisting apps..
now, I'm having issues with whatsapp.. although I have selected it on DroidWall to enable internet access, I do not receive any messages until I actually open whatsapp before it starts downloading.
To me, this appears to be a background/sync issue.. but I just cannot figure out what else I need to give internet access to so that messages get downloaded
any help??
ps.. i have searched, but couldnt find any thread under Galaxy s4 that mentions Droidwall/whatsapp issue
pps.. newbie here.. nice to meet u all
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Hi, did you enable DHCP+DNS Service and (NTP) and Download manager?
Are you sure that this is an issue caused by Droidwall?
WhatsApp often has problems like this one
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DarkerTimes said:
Hi, did you enable DHCP+DNS Service and (NTP) and Download manager?
Are you sure that this is an issue caused by Droidwall?
WhatsApp often has problems like this one
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Hi, I've enabled Download manager - I found I wasn't able to download updates from market place without having this enabled...
but what about DHCP + DNS Service... what names could they be under
And, this is caused by DroidWall, as having again switched to Blacklist.. its working again... so its just a matter of finding out what name the above goes as..
aftereight said:
Hi, I've enabled Download manager - I found I wasn't able to download updates from market place without having this enabled...
but what about DHCP + DNS Service... what names could they be under
And, this is caused by DroidWall, as having again switched to Blacklist.. its working again... so its just a matter of finding out what name the above goes as..
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You can try the app Af wall+ there you have a more detailed list of apps. It is a firewall also.
I will show you my list, maybe it helps and WhatsApp is working fine to me.
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DarkerTimes said:
You can try the app Af wall+ there you have a more detailed list of apps. It is a firewall also.
I will show you my list, maybe it helps and WhatsApp is working fine to me.
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thanks buddy.. this is much helpful!!
Hi, I tried using AFWall+, and gave access to the following apps:
- Whatsapp
- DHCP+DNS Service
- NTP
- Download Manager
But I'm still having the same problem. Also, to note... I have got Power Saving enabled (but I always had this since getting the phone a year ago and it wasnt an issue before).
I have added screenshot attachments.. can you please tell me what apps I need to give internet access to for messages to be received when whatsapp is closed..
Not sure if the following info is required:
Galaxy S4 GT-I9505
Android Ver 4.4.2
baseband ver: I9505XXUFNBH
kernal ver: 3.4.0-481100
build number: KOT49H.I9505XXUFNBH
rooted phone
Hi,
just enable internet access to the same system apps like I did and try again. I hope this will work than.
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thanks mate.. it works!
Very nice
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