[Q] Changing to a different stock rom and rooting - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey guys
I got the Galaxy S4 i9500 with the stock firmware (build number JDQ39.I9500XXUAMDK) running Jelly Bean 4.2.2. I don't know what's the region but I bought it in the US if it helps.
I got a few problems/things I wanna do:
1. I want to change my stock rom to I9500XXUAMDE (ILO region) because my original rom doesn't support Hebrew menus.
I found a link to a file but I can't post it cuz i'm new. Its name is "Samsung-Updates.com-GT-I9500-ILO-I9500XXUAMDE-1365755329.zip"
For some reason I can't download the file from hotfile... just when the download is about to finish, the download stops
I tried downloading on 2 different computers in my house, both trying with firefox and explorer browsers (every attempt took about 2 hours to "complete" its exhausting!!!!) - could someone download it and upload it as a torrent link or provide some other way to help me?
2. I want to root the device while still leaving the stock recovery and rom, first of all - should I do it before or after putting the new rom?
and second - is it still possible to update the firmware after rooting?
3. Sometimes my phone decides to lose its reception - the circle with the line crossing it doesn't show up, just the reception triangle in the top becomes empty (with no lines) and the data network symbol disappears for a few seconds. How do I stop it from happening?
4. I bought a new 32GB sdhc class 10 card (Kingston) and I can't change anything in it unless I connect the phone to my PC with the card inserted. I put the card in a different phone (i9000) and I didn't have any problems with writing there. What can I do to make the card writable, and by the way... after rooting my s4 I can move apps from the internal SD to the external one right?
Sorry for the loooong story and thanks in advance,
Gilad.

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[Q] Fugumod USB issue, XXJPN compatibility

Hi all,
I am on XXJPM with fugumod 2.2BE and I am sure it was just a fugumod what makes my phone unconnectable as USB device.Replug does not work, setting phone to ASK HOW USB USE does not solve it.KIES is piece of crap , so it is normal it does not connect.When phone is connected as USB device, sometimes drive letter is assigned, but unreadable, sometimes no drive letter assigned.
Any tips ?
Is Fugumod 2.2 compatible with XXJPN ? I am thinking about XXJPN and about Kyrillos 4.1 (hope he will make it with XXJPN too )
Now I am at higher level of some bubble game, so I am affraid of flash to lost all and start all from the beginning - trust me move and copy back 32 GB of data is ARMAGEDON
BTW, it there any way how to remove UNUSABLE TOTALLY GAY media files searching from phone ? It take soooooooooooooooo long and sometimes with fugumod it makes phone unusable.You cant access menu even after 5 mins on 32 GB microSDHC card ...
You must install driver properly.
I installed it properly, KIES NEVER connect, but sometimes USB is connected ... weird
BTW, did anyone tried I5800XXJPN firmware ?
I want to flash is via ODIN as usualyl, but I am affraid of this because I read at development section there are some bootloaer what can hard brick phone.
So now I have no idea if I can flash normally as one package with BOOT included or I have to uncpack tar content and flash only some of bin files
radek.god said:
I installed it properly, KIES NEVER connect, but sometimes USB is connected ... weird
BTW, did anyone tried I5800XXJPN firmware ?
I want to flash is via ODIN as usualyl, but I am affraid of this because I read at development section there are some bootloaer what can hard brick phone.
So now I have no idea if I can flash normally as one package with BOOT included or I have to uncpack tar content and flash only some of bin files
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You can flash JPN normally... no need to worry.. Chances of bricking your phone is when something goes wrong during flashing. At that time if you close ODIN or unplug USB your phone will be hard bricked.
Removing bootloader and sbl.bin is recommended to avoid bricking.
You can download 7zip, what i use, open tar using it, delete bootloader and sbl and flash it
radek.god said:
BTW, it there any way how to remove UNUSABLE TOTALLY GAY media files searching from phone ? It take soooooooooooooooo long and sometimes with fugumod it makes phone unusable.You cant access menu even after 5 mins on 32 GB microSDHC card ...
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I don't think you can get rid of media files search process because basicly it's the way Android mounts the SD card (yes, it's done after system boots). And anyway, you probably keep some apps on your SD, so if you don't mount the SD you are not able to use them (or any files SD for that matter). Maybe 32GB is too much for our humble i5800
OK, I am on XXJPN now, I had problem reenable root access just because of driver problem - solved by reinstalling driver from superoneclick 1.9.1 release.
I discovered as at case of Galaxy S, if SD card removed from phone, then there are no problem connect to KIES.If card is present aphone, then I have no way to connect to KIES ...

T-Touch S7 Android 2.2.2 Unlock

Hi Guys, Just did something I though t I should share, I sim unlocked and updated to Android 2.2.2. on my Telstra T-Touch, IdeosS7 or what ever other name it goes under.
It now works with Vodafone, 3mobile, optus, virgin and even woolworths and Telstra Sims, I did this with 3 T-touch device all working and no issues, hope you all have the same luck.
They are the S7-104 models
How, first download the Russian Ideo S7 from Huawei site,
huaweidevice.com/worldwide/technicaIndex.do?method=gotoProductSupport&productId=3212&tb=0
select the software tab and download the from the following selection:
S7 V100R001C70B112(Russia Channel)
2011-08-24 Host Software -- 128.76MB English
Unzip the file and extract the dload folder completely.
Format a blank Micro SD card in your pc and copy the dload folder to the root directory
******* BACK UP YOUR DATA *******​I wont be held reponsible for any loss of data or stuffed up equipment
Power of the unit and remove battery, place MIcroSD into the Devcie, replace battery and cover and turn on, wait, the device should show a status bar and when complete the word 'OK' the device will now reboot, when it turns off, and before it restarts, remove the SD card and wait for the unit to cycle through and install the software, it may restart 2 or 3 time then ask you to calibrate the screen, this might happen twice as it did for me, and after that it was perfect.
You need to change the input keyboard to english and add your APN data Australian data can be found here:
hdmp4.com/APN
And that should be that at least for me it was, best of luck.
You could use the Norwegian Rome as well, which was what many of us had done. The unlocking is also permanent meaning you can flash to another rom later if you want to. Eg I flash to the telstra 2.2 later for better stability (for me).
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~02.03.2012~ 【U8800】 2.3 Official Update 【Latest】

New update is up!
Version is : V100R001C00B528G001
http://www.huaweidevice.com/cn/downloadCenter.do?method=toDownloadFile&flay=software&softid=NDEyNTU=
Upgrade How-to
It has all languages android have!
This upgrade need to accomplish 1 upgrade package’s upgrade in the one step below, the file name can’t be revised:
Step1: include UPDATE.APP
- Prepare a formatted Micro SD card which at least has 512MB available space. Make sure your handset is powered off and then insert the MICRO SD card into the handset.
- Make a “dload” directory on SD card root directory
- Copy the “Step 1\ dload\UPDATE.APP” to SD card.
- Long press volume up + volume down + power button on the handset to startup you device until device into upgrade model, the handset will upgrade and shutdown automatically.
- After upgrade success , Restart the handset.
- It will reboot few times.
- Check the Build number is 100R001C00B528G001 . You can see it in “Settings”->”About Phone”..
Possible bugs!
- When the wifi open and screen is off phone reboots.
- Some phone gets imei=0 (please backup your imei)
- Not sure but I have network issues. Sometimes my phone gets "unreachable" state even I have 4 bars.
- There is a widget problem, "The widget loading problem" after each reboot.
- On calls your sound is very husky. You can try to solve changing build.prop "ro.config.dualmic=true" to "ro.config.dualmic=false"
- Some users reported screen lag, freezes and and glicthes.
- Sound (your sound from calls) not very good.
- Widgets get "The problem loading widget" on every reboot.
- Haptic feedback not work on capatitive keys.
Warnings!
- There is no safe way for downgrading.
Downgrading!
I go back to cm7 like this;
- Copy B138 dload to internal memory - This is important.
Power off your phone go to pink screen. Notice: you can't go the pink scren without sd-card. So, after copying dload directory insert sd card.
- Go to pink screen
- In pink screen, I replace all the files from my 2.2 backup. (If you don't do that, downgrade not work. Its failed step 2/2)
- Remove sdcard from phone and start the B138 update like always.
- After installing phone should open normally.
- Once your phone open normally, you can install cwm and flash any rom you want it.
I noticed cwm data backups not works, I don't know why its not worked. Maybe some experience person can explain that to us.
- Please notice, Even if this version worked on my phone, that doesn't mean it will work for you. You can try, I'm not responsoble of anything
Mirrors for those who hates china internet connection speeds too:
http://www.uploadstation.com/file/DBH479d
http://ul.to/3qi60wcj
http://www.fileserve.com/file/FmWvum2/U8800_V100R001C17B517G001_Tommix_China_sucks.zip
http://www.filesonic.cz/file/4048086954
http://uploadbox.com/files/1d337e044c
http://www.crocko.com/85045EFF9D6E4...00_V100R001C17B517G001_Tommix_China_sucks.zip
Epic fail. Its don't include market or gapps!
Cannot download, seems fine until downloaded the half size and after that goes very fast to end, resulting a damaged archive. Maybe too many trying to download?
Anyway how you find these links?
If from that page press the label to go to index, I cannot find this link. the froyo rom, not this link.
Özgürce said:
Epic fail. Its don't include market or gapps!
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really? what is wrong with this people?
Can someone please re-upload it to another site I got a corrupted download
Sent from my u8800 using xda premium
Mirrors
Uploaded to some mirrors as Huawei site is taking forever to download.
Mirror 1
Mirror 2
Mirror 3
Mirror 4
Mirror 5
Hope this goes faster! http://www.mediafire.com/?doievioa1ybb9zn
Hayden18 said:
Can someone please re-upload it to another site I got a corrupted download
Sent from my u8800 using xda premium
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maybe you can try this link : http://115.com/file/c2bu9jd6#
someone download from the official website and upload to the above website
why dyou even want to install this without market? I mean... seriously, no market? rofl
swayjd said:
why dyou even want to install this without market? I mean... seriously, no market? rofl
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try installing market.apk ......
will someone post quadrant score plz
Hayden18 said:
Can someone please re-upload it to another site I got a corrupted download
Sent from my u8800 using xda premium
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Give me 10 minutes and I'll re-upload it.
What about installing instructions?
The pdf file in package is in Chinese.
sport_billy said:
What about installing instructions?
The pdf file in package is in Chinese.
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Try this to translate...... http://translate.google.com/
PDF contains as fallows
11-30 Page 1 of 2
U8800 Gingerbread upgrade instructions
Reminder: 1, This package only applies to U8800, other models including U8800 + / U8800Pro are not
Using the software package in the "Settings" menu -> "About phone" menu to view models.
2, provides the official temporarily retreated from Android2.3 Android2.2 way back.
3, Brush risk, machine You need to be cautious.
1, note
a) upgrade process will erase all user data (such as contacts, SMS, MMS, etc.), the
Please be sure to upgrade before your users to backup data to an external SD card or computer.
b) Make sure the battery before upgrading to support more than 30 minutes to ensure complete support of the upgrade process.
2, the version of the functional description
This version, based on the original version of Froyo, mainly to do the following changes:
a) upgrade to the Gingerbread 2.3.5 version of the Android version.
b) In the original version of Android adds ease of use UI features and better functionality of Huawei, to better enhance the user
Use of experience.
3, the upgrade procedure
3.1 from Android 2.2.2 upgrade to Android 2.3.5 guide
This upgrade requires the following two step CPC 2 upgrade package upgrade, all file names can not be changed:
step 2 contains UPDATE.APP (G version of the function of the main package).
step 3 contains UPDATE.APP (indicated by package carriers).
3.1.1 Prepare a capacity of not less than 512M SD card;
3.1.2 SD card root directory create dload directory, copy the update step 2 in UPDATE.APP to dload
? ? ?
?
2011-11-30 Page 2 of 2
Directory, the phone off, the SD card into the phone, the (left thumb) while holding the volume up and down keys,
And (right) press the power button to turn the phone will automatically upgrade, the phone automatically shut down after the upgrade is complete, remove the
SD card;
3.1.3 step3 in UPDATE.APP replaced with an SD card dload directory UPDATE.APP, repeat
Step 3.1.2, in order to upgrade step 3 UPDATE.APP (while holding the volume down key, long press the Power
Key to boot).
3.1.5 upgrade is successful, the phone reboot to restore the factory into the interface to restore the factory is completed, the phone re-re-
Kai. Complete Android 2.3.5 version of the full upgrade.
3.1.6 Make sure the version number after boot as U8800V100R001C17B517G001, in the "Settings" menu
-> "About phone" menu, check the version number.
krish_nank said:
Try this to translate...... http://translate.google.com/
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Thank you.I did that.
I want human translation.
If someone who speaks chinese can translate this it would be very helpfull.
286420123 said:
OK,i really doubt if you are mentally impaired,the rom is only a trial one , and only for trial in china , it is only uploaded in chinese local host,if you really want to say sth,i'll give you the reason that you country is so ..... that can't aford the expense of the international data exchange ,so you can only have a **** speed,if you want to speed up , you can just migrate!
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Trial version means wont work after few days or is it like only testing purpose??? ...
Added root insruction. Its way too easy.
Another Mirrors for those who hates china internet connection speeds too:
http://ul.to/3qi60wcj
http://www.uploadstation.com/file/DBH479d
http://www.fileserve.com/file/FmWvum2/U8800_V100R001C17B517G001_Tommix_China_sucks.zip
http://www.filesonic.cz/file/4048086954
http://uploadbox.com/files/1d337e044c
http://www.crocko.com/85045EFF9D6E4...00_V100R001C17B517G001_Tommix_China_sucks.zip
To late, just upgraded to a Samsung galaxy note
my last ever Huawei, their after sales support sucks for every phone, why can Korea make better products than China? Better support, better phones, higher quality, China keep trying and keep failing in the support part of most products for some reason, I can't figure out if its a culture thing or a government thing that makes them not care about their customers
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[Q] update gone wrong -help - friends phone!!

Hi All, I have searched but not found an explaination thats clear to me.... here goes.
Ideos X5, mine, updated with GB from Huewai site - beta version, works great!!! beter battery, faster wireless etc... update when flawlessly using instructions included in the update file.
Tried to update my friends ideos x5 exactly the same but a white one, and first stage loading the update went fine but then when it restarted it to load 2nd update file, - the 1k one, it just goes to pink screen. Obviously not seeing the sdcard...
Its not bricked because it seems to work fine... just appears to be missing some apps like the wireless/bluettoth/gps switcher that appears on mine when i pul down the notification screen, also maps says it has an error , and he does not have the 'beyond the sky' theme.... and only default keyboard laylout that pretty much sucks.
Now - the question is - can i remove the sd card from my phone, put it in pink screen mode and copy the image folder to my pc then copy it out to his phone? will that work?
I can't seem to flash it agian as it appears to not see the sdcard in flash mode hence why it goes to pink screen mode.
What phone model do you have? Which version of rom (from which thread) did you download?
Probably you need to do a downgrade. You have a thread for that.
It was the update from the manufacturers web site as I stated above - the beta vresion of gingerbread, Ideos X5 U8800 is the model of phone, not the pro version.
As I sid it appears to be running GB and the 'about phone' screen confirms this, just the apps are not all there and the boot up is different, looks like its loading frodo intially with the IDEOS logo then an android title appears, then it loads up to the gb lock screen.
Use the update from this thread (B518): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1369296
It has only one step (2 steps are joined into one) and work fine
Edit: You can try using internal SD if it doesnt detect external... btw: Do you have fast bot turned off?
thanks fo ryur reply, but it did not help, this is the same version we used to get where we are at now.... it is two step upgrade, the last update file is 1k and has all the settings and apps config... or so it seems.
We have managed to get the update to complete, but there is one strange side effect, the internal sd only has 6 or 7 folders whereas my phone I upgraded 2 weeks ago has lots... I wonder if its write protected it or something.
to get round the "unable to see external sd" after running first update file - hence unable to load second file - by connecting to computer and replacing the imgage folder on the internal sd card with the ones from my phone. On restarting it imediately found external sd and the dload folder and completed its update.
Can some one explain why this worked? I don't understand why it did, but would like to.

Samsung Note 3 Not Reading exFAT mSD Card Correctly?

Only use my Note 3 to play audio and video files.
Recently noticed some video files missing on a 64GB exFAT mSD card.
1st thought they had been deleted by Note 3.
Just did a chkdsk scan and everything OK. Have a screen capture of this but do not know how to attach.
Additional Info: My Note 3 has stock Android 4.4.2 (KitCat) and never rooted.
Am Open to all suggestions how to correct this problem.
Hey I might can offer some assistance. BUT IM A FRESH NEWBIE TO THIS. I MEAN I JUST STARTED REALLY MESSING WITH MY PHONE 2 DAYS AGO. First what type of note 3 do you have? (ie. Sprint=SM-N900P) do you have service on your phone? Do you have any experience with custom ROMs?
SurageBook said:
? (ie. Sprint=SM-N900P) do you have service on your phone?
I hope not as this is not the Sprint model forum .
OP i would copy data off then full format sd card as a starter .
Damaged files look in the Lost Files folders .
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SurageBook "what type of note 3 do you have?" Verizon "have service on your phone?" No "Do you have any experience with custom ROMs?" No
JJEgan "...i would copy data off then full format sd card as a starter." Agree did copy the wanted data.
As previously mentioned have used Windows longer than Android so used chkdsk to examine & fix the mSD Card. Everything was OK and all the missing files were shown and Not damaged,
Since posting I backed up all the wanted data and then put the mSD card back in my Note 3. All the missing files were there and undamaged. Can anyone explain this?
From experience most Windows users reload the OS every few years.
Am wondering if I should Factory reset my Android 4.4.2 OS?
Any recommendations?
Man if you just use that phone for a media device just create a backup of your phone, SD card, and copy it to your PC then install custom ROMs until you find one you like and root that bad boy. My note 3 is my primary phone with service and I have about 10 custom ROMs on my SD card that I switch every couple of days. Earlier today I was on Havco OS 2.8 android 9 now I'm on some rom that when it turns on theres a pink unicorn and its on android 7. Its easier than you think. Things you need are 1. TWRP(for your phone model) 2. Odin(on PC to flash things to your phone*optional) 3. Custom ROM 4. magisk(to root your phone) 5. Gapps (for the android version that's on the custom rom*optional) 6. Enjoy
SurageBook Thanks for the tips!
Do you know if any good tutorials concerning how to root the Verizon version of Note 3?
I don't know about Verizon I'm on sprint but if you go to the Verizon section you'll find a guide for your firmware. https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-note-3/general
Please guys post in the forum for your phones .
Otherwise i see a reply on here not your models leading to a bricked phone .
KermitJ said:
Only use my Note 3 to play audio and video files.
Recently noticed some video files missing on a 64GB exFAT mSD card.
1st thought they had been deleted by Note 3.
Just did a chkdsk scan and everything OK. Have a screen capture of this but do not know how to attach.
Additional Info: My Note 3 has stock Android 4.4.2 (KitCat) and never rooted.
Am Open to all suggestions how to correct this problem.
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try this, this might help with the missing media files
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.house.noranuko.mediarescanner
though i use 128gb sdcard and is formatted in exfat but mediascanner always crashing on me on stock android 5.0, thats why i dont use stock atm
r0mushii Thanks for the tip!
Tried to use the link you provided https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...mediarescanner but got 404 error.
Then used search words "Media Scanner" but got a lot of similar apps.
KermitJ said:
r0mushii Thanks for the tip!
Tried to use the link you provided https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...mediarescanner but got 404 error.
Then used search words "Media Scanner" but got a lot of similar apps.
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heres an alternative link(from apkpure): https://m.apkpure.com/media-re-scan...n-above-4-0/com.house.noranuko.mediarescanner
r0mushii somehow these links are not working? got a 404 from 2nd link https://m.apkpure.com/media-re-scan-...mediarescanner
Made a screen capture but do not know how to attach?
media.Re.Scan: media scanner, work on above 4.0
That is the link and it is live on both .
JJEgan "media.Re.Scan: media scanner, work on above 4.0 That is the link and it is live on both"
Thanks!
Was the link problem only on my PC? I am using Chrome browser.
Also is it possible to post screen captures?

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