[Q] Battery Life Since Samsung OTA Update - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

hi all,
Using the S4 I9505, i was happy with it and battery life was really awesome running
Android Version
4.2.2
Kernel Version
3.4.0-626292
[email protected]#1
Tue May 14 KST 2013
However, since upgrading OTA from Samsung to the version below, i have been having 25% less longevity with the phone battery life span. Anyone facing the same problem? I wish the upgrade would have helped battery life instead of kill it.
Android Version
4.2.2
Kernel Version
3.4.0-966811
[email protected]#1
Wed Jun 26 KST 2013
The only solution is to wait for Samsung to release another update, or go for plain vanilla Google Play edition?

lanceo said:
hi all,
Using the S4 I9505, i was happy with it and battery life was really awesome running
Android Version
4.2.2
Kernel Version
3.4.0-626292
[email protected]#1
Tue May 14 KST 2013
However, since upgrading OTA from Samsung to the version below, i have been having 25% less longevity with the phone battery life span. Anyone facing the same problem? I wish the upgrade would have helped battery life instead of kill it.
Android Version
4.2.2
Kernel Version
3.4.0-966811
[email protected]#1
Wed Jun 26 KST 2013
The only solution is to wait for Samsung to release another update, or go for plain vanilla Google Play edition?
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My friend u have to mention build number for us to know which u using currently like
Eg: Last 3 build number MDK, MEA, MF5 etc
And for battery issue did u reset the device after OTA? If not reset the same and see the result and take backup b4 reset
.

123hiten said:
My friend u have to mention build number for us to know which u using currently like
Eg: Last 3 build number MDK, MEA, MF5 etc
And for battery issue did u reset the device after OTA? If not reset the same and see the result and take backup b4 reset
.
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Mine is the MF4 build, which is the HK version and i'm on stock rom.
After update it always reboots itself, just that after a few days use i'm noticing that this build is crappy on battery life and curious if others face the same.

Yup I also noticed less battery on MFx firmware. Wait for MGx firmware it has best battery life so far.
Sent from my GT-I9505

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My phone just updated this morning, I don't know what version I was on before, but now my root is gone.
I used Odin to put L720VPUAMDC_L720SPTAMDC_L720VPUAMDC_HOME.tar on my phone the last time I rooted.
But now I am worried that something has changed, and if I use that to put it back on my phone, and regain the root; something will go wrong and bam, brick.
Any assistance would be great.
This is the about info
Software Version L720VPUAMDL
Hardware 720.08
Model SPH-L720
Android V 4.2.
Baseban Versiion L720VPUAMDL
Kernal Version
3.4.0-529760
[email protected] #1
Sat Ap 27 18:12:21 KST 2013
Build #: JDQ39.L720VPUAMDL
SELinux status
Permissiove
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[Q] NOTE 3 SM-N900 Extreme Battery Drain Problem

Hello everyone , I HAVE GOT NOTE 3 SM-N900 PAK . FROM TODAY MY NOTE 3 HAS STARTED TO GET SOME SERIOUS BATTERY DRAIN , IT FINISHES FULL BATTERY IN ALMOST 3 HOURS AND THE BACK NEAR THE CAMERA SPACE GETS REALLY HOT AL THE TIME..
I HAVE GOT ANDROID 4.4.2 KITKAT LATEST NC1 FIRMWARE INSTALLED
BASEBAND VERSION : N900XXUDNC1
KERNAL VERSION :
3.4.39-1185114
[email protected] #1
MON APR 14 19:33:46 KST 2014
BUILD NUMBER
KOT49H.N900XXUDND1
PLEASE HELP NEEDED FROM GOOD DEVELOPERS, I HAVE FACTORY RESETED IT , HARD RESETED BUT STILL DIDNT SOLVE THE PROB ND I DONT HAVE ANY SD CARD INSERTED TOO.. PLZ HELP
masrooraly said:
Hello everyone , I HAVE GOT NOTE 3 SM-N900 PAK . FROM TODAY MY NOTE 3 HAS STARTED TO GET SOME SERIOUS BATTERY DRAIN , IT FINISHES FULL BATTERY IN ALMOST 3 HOURS AND THE BACK NEAR THE CAMERA SPACE GETS REALLY HOT AL THE TIME..
I HAVE GOT ANDROID 4.4.2 KITKAT LATEST NC1 FIRMWARE INSTALLED
BASEBAND VERSION : N900XXUDNC1
KERNAL VERSION :
3.4.39-1185114
[email protected] #1
MON APR 14 19:33:46 KST 2014
BUILD NUMBER
KOT49H.N900XXUDND1
PLEASE HELP NEEDED FROM GOOD DEVELOPERS, I HAVE FACTORY RESETED IT , HARD RESETED BUT STILL DIDNT SOLVE THE PROB ND I DONT HAVE ANY SD CARD INSERTED TOO.. PLZ HELP
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First off don't use caps second you have an app draining your battery like Facebook or google plus of you don't have root then get it and install better battery stats from XDA.
Snottierwhale said:
First off don't use caps second you have an app draining your battery like Facebook or google plus of you don't have root then get it and install better battery stats from XDA.
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I cant root it beacuse i have warranty left with this phone, what are the other options please
Snottierwhale said:
First off don't use caps second you have an app draining your battery like Facebook or google plus of you don't have root then get it and install better battery stats from XDA.
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And why is it heating like hell at the back i cant even put my hand on it its so hot at times. please guide me what to do for this prob.. thanks

SM-T-900 US Firmware 2014-09-11 build:

Available on SamMobile, to be flashed w. Odin
Model: SM-T900
Model name: GALAXY TabPRO 12.2 Wi-Fi
Country: Cellular south
Version: Android 4.4.2
Changelist: 2634719
Build date: Thu, 11 Sep 2014 05:17:48 +0000
Product Code: XAR
PDA: T900UEUANI1
CSC: T900XARANI1
MODEM: T900UEUANI1
Chainfires' cf-auto-root is verified and will work directly on this RUU, even though the OP says it's for P900XXUANB3.
latest T900XARANK1 -updated 11/11/2014
Model: SM-T900
Model name: GALAXY TabPRO 12.2 Wi-Fi
Country: Cellular south
Version: Android 4.4.2
Changelist: 2634719
Build date: Tue, 11 Nov 2014 06:56:33 +0000
Product Code: XAR
PDA: T900UEUANK1
CSC: T900XARANK1
MODEM: T900UEUANK1
I have heard some issues with root after having installed this new Firmware, and I have so far avoided making the update.
Does anyone have any experience?
arcadia2uk said:
I have heard some issues with root after having installed this new Firmware, and I have so far avoided making the update.
Does anyone have any experience?
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I just rooted using CF-Auto-Root on Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, build number KOT49H.T900UEUANI1 and everything looks good so far!
eldoodorino said:
I just rooted using CF-Auto-Root on Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, build number KOT49H.T900UEUANI1 and everything looks good so far!
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Thanks eldoodorino. Did you use the CF-Auto-Root from the main site, marked KOT49H.T900XXUANB5, or a new one, made specifically for the KOT49H.T900UEUANI1, if the latter would you mind pasting a link to an I1 compatible version?
arcadia2uk said:
Thanks eldoodorino. Did you use the CF-Auto-Root from the main site, marked KOT49H.T900XXUANB5, or a new one specifically for the KOT49H.T900UEUANI1, if the latter would you mind pasting a link to an I1 compatible version?
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+1
nickster1 said:
+1
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bertoxo said:
Don't needed. You can root the normal cf-auto-root with latest sock without problem.
After we pm chat last days about rollback to T900UEUAND4 as unique possibility for rooting, i decided to do a last try before that, and luckily works perfect:
-just did a factory reset to restore from B3 recovery i been trying to prev installed T900UEUANI1 stock, wipe caché with stock recovery, odined cf-auto-root and voilá, just rooted!
No need to do the old B3-rollback-prior-D4 method now. Just a normal auto-root with no hassling.
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Seems like the listed cf-auto-root will work. And, yes it did, no problem what-so-ever in rooting the I1 with the B3 Auto Root
Thanks for this.
spontaneous resets
i had 2 o 3 resets per day with this stock rom, all was fine, the stock rom looks great, battery have long life, but many resets per day did me change to cm11, runs great but keyboard is not so great as stock and battery has less life per day.
somebody have this issue too?
AndCam said:
i had 2 o 3 resets per day with this stock rom, all was fine, the stock rom looks great, battery have long life, but many resets per day did me change to cm11, runs great but keyboard is not so great as stock and battery has less life per day.
somebody have this issue too?
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From what I"ve read the resets are due to disabling Knox in SuperSU.
thebobmannh said:
From what I"ve read the resets are due to disabling Knox in SuperSU.
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i disabled knox yes, seems the problem is on that way.
will try to install a fresh setup and try again.
thx for your answer @thebobmannh
I have not completely understood, I have a rooted Tab12 and have been forced to run, from TWRP, the only working rom I could find. Can I use this method to remove TWRP with Odin?
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[Q] Brand New Galaxy Note 4 SM-910C Already with lollipop 5.0.1

Hello everyone!
Good day!
I'm from the Philippines and I just recently bought a brand new galaxy note 4 SM-910C About a day ago. I was so excited that I did not notice the OS was already 5.0.1. Is this normal? I thought that stock brand new note 4 was in 4.4.4 kitkat version. And on top of that, the antutu benchmark score was between 38000-42000 And a friend of mine has a 52000 rating. I thought that maybe this was a preused phone, rooted, and then returned. And the store sold it back to me as a brand new model.
I need help cause if this phone is ok, I'm not gonna return it since it works fine for me but I'm just bothered that my antutu score is low and that it came with 5.0.1 already.
Thanks and I appreciate all your help.
Android version
5.0.1
Baseband version
N910CXXU1BOC5
Kernel version
3.10.9-4549073
[email protected] #1
Wed Mar 25 14:50:45 KST 2015
Build number
LRX22C.N910CXXU1BOC5
SE for Android status
Enforcing
SEPF_SM-N910C_5.0.1_0009
Wed Mar 25 15:16:22 2015
United Arab Emirates
TRA ID : 0016333/08
TA : 00000000/00
Security software version
MDF v1.1 Release 5
VPN v1.4 Release 4
zanathos88 said:
Hello everyone!
Good day!
I'm from the Philippines and I just recently bought a brand new galaxy note 4 SM-910C About a day ago. I was so excited that I did not notice the OS was already 5.0.1. Is this normal? I thought that stock brand new note 4 was in 4.4.4 kitkat version. And on top of that, the antutu benchmark score was between 38000-42000 And a friend of mine has a 52000 rating. I thought that maybe this was a preused phone, rooted, and then returned. And the store sold it back to me as a brand new model.
I need help cause if this phone is ok, I'm not gonna return it since it works fine for me but I'm just bothered that my antutu score is low and that it came with 5.0.1 already.
Thanks and I appreciate all your help.
Android version
5.0.1
Baseband version
N910CXXU1BOC5
Kernel version
3.10.9-4549073
[email protected] #1
Wed Mar 25 14:50:45 KST 2015
Build number
LRX22C.N910CXXU1BOC5
SE for Android status
Enforcing
SEPF_SM-N910C_5.0.1_0009
Wed Mar 25 15:16:22 2015
United Arab Emirates
TRA ID : 0016333/08
TA : 00000000/00
Security software version
MDF v1.1 Release 5
VPN v1.4 Release 4
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So you need help because you bough a phone with the latest firmware and in top of that you want to return it cuz it has lower BENCHMARK SCORE...my god... i cant believe what benchmark are doing to people these days and i feel sorry for them...good luck my friend...cheers
yoniinfante said:
So you need help because you bough a phone with the latest firmware and in top of that you want to return it cuz it has lower BENCHMARK SCORE...my god... i cant believe what benchmark are doing to people these days and i feel sorry for them...good luck my friend...cheers
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Thanks for the reply... but what I meant to say is that maybe my phone was tampered before I bought it. So I was asking if there is actually a brand new note 4 with preinstalled 5.0.1. Since as far as I know, it initially comes with kitkat and then you'll have to wait for an available update for 5.0.1 or you use a custom rom.
zanathos88 said:
Hello everyone!
Good day!
I'm from the Philippines and I just recently bought a brand new galaxy note 4 SM-910C About a day ago. I was so excited that I did not notice the OS was already 5.0.1. Is this normal? I thought that stock brand new note 4 was in 4.4.4 kitkat version. And on top of that, the antutu benchmark score was between 38000-42000 And a friend of mine has a 52000 rating. I thought that maybe this was a preused phone, rooted, and then returned. And the store sold it back to me as a brand new model.
I need help cause if this phone is ok, I'm not gonna return it since it works fine for me but I'm just bothered that my antutu score is low and that it came with 5.0.1 already.
Thanks and I appreciate all your help.
Android version
5.0.1
Baseband version
N910CXXU1BOC5
Kernel version
3.10.9-4549073
[email protected] #1
Wed Mar 25 14:50:45 KST 2015
Build number
LRX22C.N910CXXU1BOC5
SE for Android status
Enforcing
SEPF_SM-N910C_5.0.1_0009
Wed Mar 25 15:16:22 2015
United Arab Emirates
TRA ID : 0016333/08
TA : 00000000/00
Security software version
MDF v1.1 Release 5
VPN v1.4 Release 4
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U.A.E has 5.0.1 so no worries, if you want to check about root or refurbished, install phone info app from Google play store to verify.
jdomadia said:
U.A.E has 5.0.1 so no worries, if you want to check about root or refurbished, install phone info app from Google play store to verify.
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Thanks! I downloaded a phone info app and its original and brand new. Now I'm just perplexed why my antutu score is low. But I giuess that does not really matter.
Try to rest the phone for a while. Needs to be cooled down before running benchmark to avoid cpu throttling due to heat.
bladefrost said:
Try to rest the phone for a while. Needs to be cooled down before running benchmark to avoid cpu throttling due to heat.
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Did that already and I got about 42000 from 38000. I also did a phone info and it said it was original. But how can I really know if it isnt refurbished?
Battery drains fast. After charging, I get a battery reading of 98% after 5 mins of use...
check the box, it should say what firmware is supposed to be installed on the phone.
I checked through Samsung Phone Info APP and it says it is original... however I tried typing ##786# or *#*#786*#*# or search hidden menu through Launcher pro but it doesnt work...

Help unlocking, installing stock ROM on an S5

Hi, a friend has a Galaxy S5 (MetroPCS) he wanted me to unlock. He works at a hotel and any items found in rooms go to their "Lost and found" thing for a 60 day period. This was found and never claimed, so he wants to use it as his own. I've looked through it a bit and it appears it was used by a former drug dealer around town. Huzzah. Anyway.
It appears to already be rooted and has TWRP already installed, though still uses the stock ROM.
My questions are- How would I go about doing a fresh install on it? Also, is there a free way to unlock them or do I have to go through one of those unlock websites?
Here are the specs
Model Number: SM-G900T1
Android Version: 4.4.2
Baseband Version: G900T1UVU1ANK1
Kernel Version: 3.4.0-1616453
[email protected] #1
Mon Nov 10 14:47:19 KST 2014
Build Number: KOT49H.G900T1UVU1ANK1
SE For Android Status: Enforcing
SEPF SM-G900T1 4.4.2 0046
Wed Jun 24 17:38:37 2015
Security Software Version: MDF v1.0 Release 3
VPN v1.4 Release 1
Edit: I found this site, http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-G900T1
I see there's a newer version with 5.1.1. Would I be able to flash that without any major issues instead of the one already on it?
ProoN said:
I see there's a newer version with 5.1.1. Would I be able to flash that without any major issues instead of the one already on it?
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Upgrade it using Smart Switch.
Just an update- I successfully used SmartSwitch to upgrade the phone, kudos for that.
Also ended up going through cellunlocker.net to unlock it. They even sent an unfreeze code with it.

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