I came across a friend's galaxy s4 gt i9500 which surprised me because it was different from the one i had since it lacked many things like the "motion" menu on settings and many more, but what surprised me and made me not understand why it was like that was when i compared the "About Device" list on the two phones (shown in the pictures).......please if anyone has an idea or a reason i would like to know and if its possible to make my friends galaxy s4 be like the normal gt i9500..............(IN THE TWO PICS : The ones with big handwriting is mine the one which is ok and the one in small handwriting is my friend's)
U have different firmware versions and as samsung updates the phone some things may change ... if the motion menu is not present then its functions are somewhere else listed under a different category
But what I saw is that it was no where to be found......anyways another question is whether it can be reinstalled the official rom so as to solve the problem
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U can flash any stock rom with odin from any region ... just make sure it s for the i9500 and not the i9505 ... i m currently on mg5 from INU region ... motion menu is present everything works fine ... there is a thread in the general s4 section with instructions to do so ...
Thanks .....but are u sure it will work caz I dought it ......
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Your friend has a fake S4, don't flash anything meant from i9500,you'll brick it!
Notice it 'about phone' instead of 'about device'. It's Chinese clone
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Wow....thanks alot and for a minute I thought of doing it. ...
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Wow....thanks alot and for a minute I thought of doing it. ...
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As it's a clone it's completely different hardware to the i9500 so any ROM you flash for i9500 will brick it.
Download an app called CPU-Z it'll tell you the hardware spec of the phone
Ok....but its impossible to keep the official and original s4 rom right
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Hi as title really bought last week from pcworld had Samsung game store on it and a few other bits really want the original firmware. Many thanks.
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I got JJ7 on one and JJ3 on another , both from PC World , what FW do you need?
JJ7 sounds about right that would be brilliant
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http://www.multiupload.com/A2ODC5D88E
Fantastic thanks mate
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Jj3 on myne from.tesco and no upgrade
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Cant downgrade anyway by the looks of it, I must of flashed one of those signed bootloaders.
Does jj7 fix the lag and the browser
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cant really say to much as I updated as soon as I got mine..
but I dont really have much lag (with certain apps but that is the apps fault)
Browser seems fine though I use xscope
JJ7 does fix the Browser and also the focus on the Camera.
Whats the matter with the focus and how do i put it on my tab without messing with odin
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The focus was an issue in that you have to click and hold on the screen to focus and it then only focus's on the centralized item.
With the update tapping on the screen focus's on that particular area.
Beards said:
The focus was an issue in that you have to click and hold on the screen to focus and it then only focus's on the centralized item.
With the update tapping on the screen focus's on that particular area.
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how do i update to jj7? kies says that jj3 is the latest and i dont want to mess with odin
Unfortunately, if Kies says there is no upgrade your only option should you want to upgrade is with Odin.
In that case i am better off going to roto jme. What are the chances of me making my tab a brick
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Regardless as to which method you choose, doing it will always carry a risk.
I bricked a Galaxy S using Kies but got it back up and running again using Odin.
Just make sure you have access to the Recovery Mode before you start.
how do you get to recovery mode? hold all 3 buttons
No, just press & hold on Volume Up then Power and hold both.
Once you see the stylish "S", release the buttons.
Hi guys.i have a problem with different firmware versions.i already tried kg2,kg5 and kg7.
On all firmwares i have a problem with the buddy contact pictures.from time to time they disappear and i have to configure them again.
On kg5 and kg7 the phone is slow and unstable.
Now i'm on kg2 it runs very fast and everything is ok except the buddy pics and my messages app sometimes crashes.so does anyone know which 2.3.4 version is tze best for a unbranded german s2?i flashed with odin with root and without and even made a normal wipe and a full wipe(internal storage).
Thanks for help
Regards
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Im a huge noob when it comes to this. All i know is i'm on 2.3.4 and kg1 and everything is smooth and dandy. My contacts is fine too.
Is it a european firmware?
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I have problem with buddy now too...kg2.
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Yes its really annoying with the buddy pics.actually i use a app named contact widget.its in the market 4 free.it doesn't look as pretty as the
Samsung app.i don't think it has something to do with the firmware cause i had it on all 2.3.4 versions
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Please don't bump within 24 hours, I'm sure the mods would do something if they see this.
Anyway which versions are you using and did you do a full wipe of your phone after flashing?
I used all versions and had the probelms on all.actually i'm running kg2.yes i wiped everything 2 times but it didn't help
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Just installed KG5 and its laggy when switching between homescreens with a few icons on them..Also i cant send a full sms when typing in Greek language, i get limited by the letters i can type. Another thing is i see OXA csc from the phone and XEU in Kies..I'm kind of annoyed with this lag when switching homescreens and i am wondering is it too difficult for this dual core and 1gig ram to have that kind of lags especially when using the latest firmware..?? How can many people say this is official firmware?????
I just downloaded a new firmware, it's just over 27mb
Firmware Version I9300XXLG6
I have a manufacturer unbranded model on Orange UK
Redraw issue still exists.
It changed my keyboard back to default Samsung keyboard
Also default browser layout has changed
Firmware number please?
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I Just did the update, I don't know it's change
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just got my update. I think my phone is running more snappy but It could be just a placebo
it's nice to have regular updates makes me feel like Samsung are working hard to polish the device and improve it
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Even I got the update but it failed over OTA. Will update via Kies.
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are you using a debranded firmware???
It does seem a little snappier mostly notice it when I bring up recent apps and swipe them away before it use to be slow now is fast
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Seems like an update for UK only. BT Mobile?
https://sites.google.com/site/rizandroid/sgs3lat
http://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-kills-local-search-international-galaxy-s-iii-stability-update
It removes local search.
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Firmware number please?
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It's I9300XXLG6
I have a manufacturer unbranded model.
Redraw issue still exists.
It changed my keyboard back to default Samsung keyboard
Also default browser layout has changed
Not that I used the local search much but it sucks that Samsung is removing it when there was no need for it.
Apple patent forced them to do this i believe. Software is defo slicker now. Good work samsung. Just bring us jelly bean now!
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Meh - save a few bucks. Throw GoogleNow in the next few weeks. Win.
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are you using a debranded firmware???
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UK unbranded..
didn't have that when I saw it
no informations about the changelog ?????
I use local search ALOT so i`m not upgrading
I got the update this morning
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Well hacked off local search gone and no warning. Used it a lot too. This patent crap is well out of hand imo
cant you restore local search from backup?
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A little place to discuss about this phone, other Samsung phones or other stuff without spamming the forum too much
Now, did anyone expected this?
www.androidpolice.com/2012/12/17/sa...hone-that-looks-a-whole-lot-like-the-note-ii/
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Great now we have an OT
And on grand its nothing impressive though came as a complete surprise !
leap before you think
Finally that someone posted here
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ppero196 said:
Finally that someone posted here
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Count on me and you will never be disappointed
et too brute !
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Can anyone help me with something?
I need to see how the Nature UX UI looks like since I am making a theme for our phone. Can anyone please replicate the following pictures? I want to see how it looks like on your jelly bean phones... Thank you so much.!
Also, the popup that appears when you change media volume.
Any help is much appreciated.
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Can anyone help me with something?
I need to see how the Nature UX UI looks like since I am making a theme for our phone. Can anyone please replicate the following pictures? I want to see how it looks like on your jelly bean phones... Thank you so much.!
Also, the popup that appears when you change media volume.
Any help is much appreciated.
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Here you go (zip archive).
Altough system language is Croatian, its looks exactly like that in english language.
http://db.tt/vKC3hGxR
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ppero196 said:
A little place to discuss about this phone, or other Samsung phones without spamming the forum too much
Now, did anyone expected this?
www.androidpolice.com/2012/12/17/sa...hone-that-looks-a-whole-lot-like-the-note-ii/
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Its an ok device.. But the screen resolution is too low for that screen size...
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Does firmware 4.1.2 allow support for multi window? I read somewhere that it does, along with a new gallery. Is this true?
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Does firmware 4.1.2 allow support for multi window? I read somewhere that it does, along with a new gallery. Is this true?
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No it doesnt... maybe in 4.2 update..
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so i got my s3 mini from a friend studying in dubai
phone was brand new in the box
looked legit
had all the right hardware specs and software and all packaged as expected
however
started looking at a few things in details for example the imei
there are a few websites where you can query your imei and see what output it gets
mine showed some other brand and model of phone
leading me to believe my phone is one of those cheap replicas
and yet the look and feel and performance seems legit
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Give me screenshot of About Phone settings.
Complete
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ok will do
travelling at the moment, will send you a screen shot as soon as i can via pm
forum problem
Greetings all!
I am having a slight problem with the forum. I can't seem to stay logged in all the time, even if the box is ticked. From time to time I must reenter my credentials, and that is a [first world problem] I know but is there something others has experienced or is it just me?
On the side note, this occurs in latest stable Chrome, latest dev build chrome, as well as latest stable FireFox.
I never click the link to log out, I just close the tab/window. And it appears to be quite random too, that I must reenter my credentials.
Thoughts? Solutions?
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Greetings all!
I am having a slight problem with the forum. I can't seem to stay logged in all the time, even if the box is ticked. From time to time I must reenter my credentials, and that is a [first world problem] I know but is there something others has experienced or is it just me?
On the side note, this occurs in latest stable Chrome, latest dev build chrome, as well as latest stable FireFox.
I never click the link to log out, I just close the tab/window. And it appears to be quite random too, that I must reenter my credentials.
Thoughts? Solutions?
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why dont you just download the xda app in the market? it will keep you updated to our forum and also hassle free about that relog in issue
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Permission to join the thread
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kuroiraida said:
Permission to join the thread
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You don't need permission
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Just realized that Adaway, Adfree Adblock plus etc. has removed from Play Store. Weird :what:
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ztandroid said:
Just realized that Adaway, Adfree Adblock plus etc. has removed from Play Store. Weird :what:
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They were removed weeks ago.
Devs have apks on their webpages
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ppero196 said:
They were removed weeks ago.
Devs have apks on their webpages
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Aaaah..I see..:beer:
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uits one of the latest google moves...it removed all ad blocking app from their store...
please hit THANKS if I helped
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hey , i'v downloaded vine and when i try to capture a video it reboots the phone...
it happends to anyone else or its just me ?
there is a way to fix it other then waiting for the developers to update the app ?
Same here just read the reviews of the app
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Works fine for me. I9500 or i9505?
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mattoaida said:
Same here just read the reviews of the app
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i read the revies of the app .... i posted a review myself .. i did not see any other user complaining about it ..
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Works fine for me. I9500 or i9505?
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i have i9500 .. srsly i dont know why it does that ? it works fine for the SGS3 why woudnt it work for SGS4 ?
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i read the revies of the app .... i posted a review myself .. i did not see any other user complaining about it ..
i have i9500 .. srsly i dont know why it does that ? it works fine for the SGS3 why woudnt it work for SGS4 ?
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Well since it's working for me, it isn't a problem with the app.
No issues here so far! I9505 LTE latest firmware MF8
It's not an issue from the app, it's the camera. There are some post about it, but essencially the camera app crashes certain times and reboot the phone when you try to use it, take a photo, read a barcode, etc.
If you have unlocked the developer settings you can set "background process limit" to 4, that worked for me so far.
Best luck!