Flashing the device - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello,
I'm about to flash(with odin) an update to my phone (the latest INU) and i wanted to know if i need to do a full wipe after the update. I currently have the MDK version and i have i9500.
Also, if i ever have root and a custom ROM and i want to go to stock version, do i just flash the official firmware via odin?
Thanks you in advance.

Gab! said:
Hello,
I'm about to flash(with odin) an update to my phone (the latest INU) and i wanted to know if i need to do a full wipe after the update.
i currently have the MDK version and i have i9500.
Thanks you in advance.
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Yes u must do full wipe else u ll have many problems
After flashing go to setting accounts backup and reset there u reset it all will be perfect
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123hiten said:
Yes u must do full wipe else u ll have many problems
After flashing go to setting accounts backup and reset there u reset it all will be perfect
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Do you know any way to save up my whatsapp chats and game data?

Gab! said:
Do you know any way to save up my whatsapp chats and game data?
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Connect phone to pc
Go to device in pc and copy what's app folder copy and save it to pc
For games u can try
Pc /Internal storage/ android / data / and copy the folder and save later after u install the app replace these
Hope this helps
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Flashing A FW...

HI all and happy new year to everybody. I've an I9000 and for a problem with market that doens work anymore , I did a factory reset but without a solution, so at the end, I've flashed a FW form my Italian brand TRE as 2.3.3 .
The strange is that , is after the flash, I've again my apps installed (but not working of course), when I'm supposing to have a cleaned installation. My question is : is there any way to reinstall a FW via ODIN, having a clwan install as factory default without my old apps and so on ?
Thx a lot for your help.
ringo2000 said:
HI all and happy new year to everybody. I've an I9000 and for a problem with market that doens work anymore , I did a factory reset but without a solution, so at the end, I've flashed a FW form my Italian brand TRE as 2.3.3 .
The strange is that , is after the flash, I've again my apps installed (but not working of course), when I'm supposing to have a cleaned installation. My question is : is there any way to reinstall a FW via ODIN, having a clwan install as factory default without my old apps and so on ?
Thx a lot for your help.
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Up please. No way to have a clean install/reinstall after a flash with odin ? thx
Boot into recovery and then select factory reset/wipe date, this works on sammy kernels too.
Verstuurd van mijn GT-I9000 met Tapatalk
mathijs727 said:
Boot into recovery and then select factory reset/wipe date, this works on sammy kernels too.
Verstuurd van mijn GT-I9000 met Tapatalk
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Thanks a lot but I did it this , and every time the SGS reboot, I'va back my old seetings as wifi connections, or accounts of facebook etc.etc. and also apps that are not working anyore...so never a I clean install/environment where I can start to reinstall what I need. that's it.
ringo2000 said:
Thanks a lot but I did it this , and every time the SGS reboot, I'va back my old seetings as wifi connections, or accounts of facebook etc.etc. and also apps that are not working anyore...so never a I clean install/environment where I can start to reinstall what I need. that's it.
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Up please ... I'm going to be crazy. thx
ringo2000 said:
Up please ... I'm going to be crazy. thx
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Guys I need your help. I've formatted the internal SD too with internal manu, and reinstall from recovery at factory default, but I've always back the apps (not working of course), and also , the forlders into the internal SD are always there, as the formatting process , was not done.
What it could be ? and also , how can I've a really clean install ? thx a lot.
Maybe you have the same problem as I had. I had "broken" internal SD card, I mean nothing could be save permanently. I had to replace mainboard in Samsung service...
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ringo2000 said:
Guys I need your help. I've formatted the internal SD too with internal manu, and reinstall from recovery at factory default, but I've always back the apps (not working of course), and also , the forlders into the internal SD are always there, as the formatting process , was not done.
What it could be ? and also , how can I've a really clean install ? thx a lot.
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strange that after doing a factory reset you are not getting a clean install..
anyways, you can download the stock firmware from sammobile.com .. be sure to download all the 4 files, i.e. pda, csc, phone and .pit file.. and using odin flash... this is sure to give you a clean install...
ishangoyal said:
strange that after doing a factory reset you are not getting a clean install..
anyways, you can download the stock firmware from sammobile.com .. be sure to download all the 4 files, i.e. pda, csc, phone and .pit file.. and using odin flash... this is sure to give you a clean install...
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Thanks but I did It , and this where I'm now. I was 2.3.5 , that with ODIN I was back as 2.3.3 gingerbred with my brand fw of Italy TRE, and this is what I've now. An unstable phone , with no apps working , no chances to delete them and reinstall, and even formatting the internal sd, I've back again the same folders. It seems that there is one place, where the phne can take and push back the same installations as it was before, and I never have a really clean install (that form me it should be the fw and that all).
I don't know how it could be.
ringo2000 said:
Thanks but I did It , and this where I'm now. I was 2.3.5 , that with ODIN I was back as 2.3.3 gingerbred with my brand fw of Italy TRE, and this is what I've now. An unstable phone , with no apps working , no chances to delete them and reinstall, and even formatting the internal sd, I've back again the same folders. It seems that there is one place, where the phne can take and push back the same installations as it was before, and I never have a really clean install (that form me it should be the fw and that all).
I don't know how it could be.
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if you flashed using .pit file and all other files and still no wipe for you confused then the only thing you can do is take your phone to samsung customer care..
ishangoyal said:
if you flashed using .pit file and all other files and still no wipe for you confused then the only thing you can do is take your phone to samsung customer care..
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Yes , this is what I'm going to do. Appreciated your help, anyway.

[Q] BUG on rooting a galaxy Y 2.3.5 GT-S5360B

Look i try many times, many scripts, many roots.zip archives, and get same error.:
look wath i do
Download root.zip
transfer to sdcard
recovery mod
apply from sdcard
select zip
Photos:
oi46. tinypic. com/rrim4m. jpg
oi48.t inypic. com/ 25yxfut. jpg
oi48. tinypic. com/2ai2fk3 .jpg
"remove the spaces"
Wath i are doing wrong? pls HELP
yes I used the search tool, I looked several threads and still could not install root, please HELP
and sorry for bad english
i download and tried all tipes of root files!
____
I have to make partitions on the memory card?
Someone help me pls
Ur bug is 2.3.5
Get update to 2.3.6 via Kies.
Erro
pustinjak said:
Ur bug is 2.3.5
Get update to 2.3.6 via Kies.
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I updated to 2.3.6 but error continues =( pls help
Rout222 said:
I updated to 2.3.6 but error continues =( pls help
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wipe data/cache too,,,this may work
hariskoirala said:
wipe data/cache too,,,this may work
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i wiped data/cache .. and i tryed with CWM but dont work =( i cant root
Rout222 said:
i wiped data/cache .. and i tryed with CWM but dont work =( i cant root
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Download another update.zip .The one u have downloaded might be corrupted and again root it. If it does`nt work then
I suggest u to reset(format) ur phone 1st .u can do it by going to setting/storage/format but first back up all your datas and apps.Then root it.
plz press thanks if i helped u.
samir basnet said:
Download another update.zip .The one u have downloaded might be corrupted and again root it. If it does`nt work then
I suggest u to reset(format) ur phone 1st .u can do it by going to setting/storage/format but first back up all your datas and apps.Then root it.
plz press thanks if i helped u.
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I tryied this ! and don't work =(, i download 3 new update.zip, reset, wipe, etc etc etc and don't work ! my galaxy y are on android version 2.3.6
HELP!
Rout222 said:
I tryied this ! and don't work =(, i download 3 new update.zip, reset, wipe, etc etc etc and don't work ! my galaxy y are on android version 2.3.6
HELP!
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Ok once try to update to latest firmware via software update inside about option in settings menu. and try rooting again.

ever since i added kitkat i am in trouble

ever since i uprgraded my Note 3 to Kitkat 4.4.3
My note is lagging a lottttttttttttttttt
what to do
Lotttttttttt
drashrafsabry said:
ever since i uprgraded my Note 3 to Kitkat 4.4.3
My note is lagging a lottttttttttttttttt
what to do
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4.4.3 or 4.4.2?
drashrafsabry said:
ever since i uprgraded my Note 3 to Kitkat 4.4.3
My note is lagging a lottttttttttttttttt
what to do
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Mine too. It is terrible!
drashrafsabry said:
ever since i uprgraded my Note 3 to Kitkat 4.4.3
My note is lagging a lottttttttttttttttt
what to do
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have you done a simple full wipe ?
a lot ppl doesn't want to loose data / redo all setting, and ignore this simple step, end up got problems with lags, battery, or even FC.
meawww said:
4.4.3 or 4.4.2?
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I believe is 4.4.2
antique_sonic said:
have you done a simple full wipe ?
a lot ppl doesn't want to loose data / redo all setting, and ignore this simple step, end up got problems with lags, battery, or even FC.
I believe is 4.4.2
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I flashed many ROMS and still is happening the same but my case is worst: Lagging, no camera, no sound, no IMEI, no serial,..... HELP!!!!
ricardo2256 said:
I flashed many ROMS and still is happening the same but my case is worst: Lagging, no camera, no sound, no IMEI, no serial,..... HELP!!!!
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Did u flash a correct firmware for ur device?
Sent from somewhere under the sky, at the corner of this rounded earth.
antique_sonic said:
Did u flash a correct firmware for ur device?
Sent from somewhere under the sky, at the corner of this rounded earth.
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Yes, I used the correct firmware. I have a SM-N9005 and I am using these ones: http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-N9005
Is correct?
Thanks.
drashrafsabry said:
ever since i uprgraded my Note 3 to Kitkat 4.4.3
My note is lagging a lottttttttttttttttt
what to do
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first thing I would say is, do odin to your new firmware, and the out the system, without installing or restore apps, and app data, see if everything is working fine, sometimes by restoring older app data you might run into some problems..
ricardo2256 said:
Yes, I used the correct firmware. I have a SM-N9005 and I am using these ones: http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-N9005
Is correct?
Thanks.
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yours is 16GB or 32GB ?
antique_sonic said:
yours is 16GB or 32GB ?
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32 GB.
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mdiaz33685 said:
first thing I would say is, do odin to your new firmware, and the out the system, without installing or restore apps, and app data, see if everything is working fine, sometimes by restoring older app data you might run into some problems..
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What do you mean with "do odin and the out of the system"?
Use ODIN.. what I mean to say is do the full firmware via ODIN,
And use it like that, a fresh install, see if everything is working well, you should have no problems.
Then see when the lag starts if you are restoring your apps with data.
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mdiaz33685 said:
Use ODIN.. what I mean to say is do the full firmware via ODIN,
And use it like that, a fresh install, see if everything is working well, you should have no problems.
Then see when the lag starts if you are restoring your apps with data.
Sent from my SM-N900T using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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No, my lag does not start with the app restoring. It is a full lag in everything. Even unlocking the main screen. PLEASE HELP. I have flashed my phone with 5 different ROMs and nothing works.....
ricardo2256 said:
No, my lag does not start with the app restoring. It is a full lag in everything. Even unlocking the main screen. PLEASE HELP. I have flashed my phone with 5 different ROMs and nothing works.....
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you didn't answer to my question earlier. Did you do a full wipe ?
by default, any flashing of firmware won't wipe your device. It has been suggested by most ppl here, and other forums website, that if you face any trouble with the new firmware, always do a full wipe. It helps most of the time with most of the funny funny issue.
no i didnt do a wipe as i got it OTA not through odin
can you tell me how to do it
antique_sonic said:
have you done a simple full wipe ?
a lot ppl doesn't want to loose data / redo all setting, and ignore this simple step, end up got problems with lags, battery, or even FC.
I believe is 4.4.2
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ricardo2256 said:
No, my lag does not start with the app restoring. It is a full lag in everything. Even unlocking the main screen. PLEASE HELP. I have flashed my phone with 5 different ROMs and nothing works.....
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drashrafsabry said:
no i didnt do a wipe as i got it OTA not through odin
can you tell me how to do it
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are the 2 of you the same person ? LOL
@drashrafsabry : very simple, if you done the OTA already, now try to do full wipe (I assume you are not rooted)
1st of all, you will need to backup your contact (if you keep on your device), you can do by exporting it to sd card, or merge with google/samsung account.
2nd thing you need to backup your sms (if you still need to keep it).
3rd and most important : full wipe from stock recovery, it will delete the entire internal storage. So, if you have any data (photo, movie, songs, etc) which you keep it inside internal storage, you must copy first to your sd card / or your PC / laptop (somewhere else other than internal storage.
Once you finish with all that backup, you may shutdown your device (wait until vibrate to make sure it shutdown completely).
Once it is shutdown, press the 3 combos (vol up + home + power) to go into recovery.
Once inside recovery, choose wipe data, and after finish choose wipe cache.
when it is finish, reboot.
PS : you will need to re setup your initial setup after that.
Good luck.
antique_sonic said:
are the 2 of you the same person ? LOL
@drashrafsabry : very simple, if you done the OTA already, now try to do full wipe (I assume you are not rooted)
1st of all, you will need to backup your contact (if you keep on your device), you can do by exporting it to sd card, or merge with google/samsung account.
2nd thing you need to backup your sms (if you still need to keep it).
3rd and most important : full wipe from stock recovery, it will delete the entire internal storage. So, if you have any data (photo, movie, songs, etc) which you keep it inside internal storage, you must copy first to your sd card / or your PC / laptop (somewhere else other than internal storage.
Once you finish with all that backup, you may shutdown your device (wait until vibrate to make sure it shutdown completely).
Once it is shutdown, press the 3 combos (vol up + home + power) to go into recovery.
Once inside recovery, choose wipe data, and after finish choose wipe cache.
when it is finish, reboot.
PS : you will need to re setup your initial setup after that.
Good luck.
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We are not the same person. I did both wipes before. Really, any ROM works properly in my device and I have lost IMEI, serial and baseband HEPL!!!!!!!!
ricardo2256 said:
We are not the same person. I did both wipes before. Really, any ROM works properly in my device and I have lost IMEI, serial and baseband HEPL!!!!!!!!
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I saw that you have visited this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2771151
have you followed what that guy did ? and still with the same result ?
and another thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2772218
which also referring to the same mediafire link.
and
have you read this thread ? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2615092
and lastly..
try to google.

[Q] Bluetooth doesn't turn on.

I have a samsung gt-i9500. Since i rooted my phone the bluetooth does'nt turn on.
I tried to replace the bluetooth files with the original ones but that did'nt help.
Plz help me!
androidsamsung333 said:
I have a samsung gt-i9500. Since i rooted my phone the bluetooth does'nt turn on.
I tried to replace the bluetooth files with the original ones but that did'nt help.
Plz help me!
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The only thing I can think to do is just restore your device to it's original factory settings/ROM as it will restore all the system files and hopefully restore your ability to use Bluetooth, then try rooting you device by using the one click root from towelroot.com, which hasn't caused me any problems what so ever.
SamsungGuyCasey said:
The only thing I can think to do is just restore your device to it's original factory settings/ROM as it will restore all the system files and hopefully restore your ability to use Bluetooth, then try rooting you device by using the one click root from towelroot.com, which hasn't caused me any problems what so ever.
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Do i n just need to do factory reset or flash original rom?
And towleroot did'nt work for me?. Is' nt there a way where all my data does' nt get lost?
I would do both, first do a factory restore then flash the stock ROM and hopefully it will fix the problem. Towleroot worked for me, but I had to access the site and download the. apk file using my phone and to answer you last question when you flash a custom ROM all your data is erased, so you should backup your information before you, flash a ROM, or do a Factory restore it will make things easier.
SamsungGuyCasey said:
I would do both, first do a factory restore then flash the stock ROM and hopefully it will fix the problem. Towleroot worked for me, but I had to access the site and download the. apk file using my phone and to answer you last question when you flash a custom ROM all your data is erased, so you should backup your information before you, flash a ROM, or do a Factory restore it will make things easier.
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Thanks for your help i am going to try it.
androidsamsung333 said:
Thanks for your help i am going to try it.
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Your welcome and I think it will fix the problem you are having, if it doesn't I'm not sure what else to do.
SamsungGuyCasey said:
Your welcome and I think it will fix the problem you are having, if it doesn't I'm not sure what else to do.
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It fixed it. Thanks:laugh:

Loss of data suddenly without erasing

CAN ANYONE PLS HELP ME ,I HAVE USED 50 GB DATA OF STORAGE AND ALSO I HAVE BACKED UP Using TITATNIUM BACKUP SUDDENLY THe DATA OF TITATNIUM BACKUP ,android data,,,AND ALL MY images Were LOST NOW IM WITH 25GB PLSSS DO HELP ME WAT HAPPENDED TO MY IMAGES AND DATA ON TITATNIUM BACKUP PLSSSSSS:crying::crying:
Which rom you were using ? Did you recently updated twrp?
Kallepalli said:
CAN ANYONE PLS HELP ME ,I HAVE USED 50 GB DATA OF STORAGE AND ALSO I HAVE BACKED UP Using TITATNIUM BACKUP SUDDENLY THe DATA OF TITATNIUM BACKUP ,android data,,,AND ALL MY images Were LOST NOW IM WITH 25GB PLSSS DO HELP ME WAT HAPPENDED TO MY IMAGES AND DATA ON TITATNIUM BACKUP PLSSSSSS:crying::crying:
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Caps lock text is not a way to ask.
Nothing disappears like this. You might have done something wrong.
hoppingpanda said:
Which rom you were using ? Did you recently updated twrp?
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Yes I'm using ooos stock rom currently and I'm using twrp 3.1.0.0 latest i ve updated recently plsss help me
casual_kikoo said:
Caps lock text is not a way to ask.
Nothing disappears like this. You might have done something wrong.
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Sry for that and I didn't do anything wrong SUDDENLY my phone gets stucked when I installed a app not form play store and I have to switch of for it when I went to my data it's lost
Kallepalli said:
Yes I'm using ooos stock rom currently and I'm using twrp 3.1.0.0 latest i ve updated recently plsss help me
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Did you updated TWRP on already running old rom?
hoppingpanda said:
Did you updated TWRP on already running old rom?
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Yes
Kallepalli said:
Yes
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Same happened to me few days back when I was on LineageOS . But luckily I don not have any important data in my phone so no worries. I suggest you, try some android recovery tool to recover data .
hoppingpanda said:
Same happened to me few days back when I was on LineageOS . But luckily I don not have any important data in my phone so no worries. I suggest you, try some android recovery tool to recover data .
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What are the Android recovery tools
Kallepalli said:
What are the Android recovery tools
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Android Data Recovery tools can recover data which were lost due to any reason. Its same like recovery softwares which we use to recover data from a corrupted hard drive / thumb drive.
I'd never tested that, but there are good chances to recover your data. Please google and try one of them after reading reviews, cons and pros.
Best of luck:good:
Data loss happened to me aswell on OnePlus. I've never experienced it on my other smartphones.
How does it happen?
For me, it mostly happens if I move data from a folder (happened most of the times with Snapchat folder pics) to some other location and then immediately rename the new folder. The new folder becomes empty (Snapchat pics moved in are no more present). I haven't found any solution as of yet. I use es file explorer. Tho only thing that I do these days is that after creating a new folder, I first rename it and then paste my files.
I usually am on Official latest lineage OS or on Latest official Oxygen Os or on Lineage is 13.
PS. - guys please try this (especially one who have snapchat installed) and let us know if I'm the only one who has this problem.

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