I9500 weird behavior - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi guys.Just got my i9500 for a week but recently my s4 behave unnormal.It lag sometimes and my screen will have weird line sometimes.Especially when im typing.And now my phone start to restart by itself alot of times.I try official rom and custom one but it still cant fix it.But sometime my phone will behave normal and smooth.Any ideas guys? This is my 1st samsung phone and it kinda dissapoint as this is a top end phone currently
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jollywolve said:
Hi guys.Just got my i9500 for a week but recently my s4 behave unnormal.It lag sometimes and my screen will have weird line sometimes.Especially when im typing.And now my phone start to restart by itself alot of times.I try official rom and custom one but it still cant fix it.But sometime my phone will behave normal and smooth.Any ideas guys? This is my 1st samsung phone and it kinda dissapoint as this is a top end phone currently
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weird.. you have try a custom kernel ..?

Stock,perseus and adam
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jollywolve said:
Hi guys.Just got my i9500 for a week but recently my s4 behave unnormal.It lag sometimes and my screen will have weird line sometimes.Especially when im typing.And now my phone start to restart by itself alot of times.I try official rom and custom one but it still cant fix it.But sometime my phone will behave normal and smooth.Any ideas guys? This is my 1st samsung phone and it kinda dissapoint as this is a top end phone currently
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Well if you have root...try to use a custom firmware.....if you still have warranty you could claim it....best bet is firmware change....unless its a hardware issue....but in this case I think its a software issue....so check into it

sadeshmagic said:
Well if you have root...try to use a custom firmware.....if you still have warranty you could claim it....best bet is firmware change....unless its a hardware issue....but in this case I think its a software issue....so check into it
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I've already tried custom firmware and stock 1,guess its now hardware problem

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[Q] Blank Screen, Not Responding, Help Needed

Hello I Brought my GF a HTC wildfire about 4 months ago from ebay, it was brand new un-touched, still wrapped etc. The phone has been all fine til now.
The phone turns on and is usable for a while then screen goes blank and nothing happens until you turn it off and some times the phone turns on but nothing comes on screen too, tried a factory reset but no joy, it has the stock 2.1.1 rom on it and has never need rooted etc.
Can any one help me? Thanks in advance.
Any one?
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jheysl2 said:
Hello I Brought my GF a HTC wildfire about 4 months ago from ebay, it was brand new un-touched, still wrapped etc. The phone has been all fine til now.
The phone turns on and is usable for a while then screen goes blank and nothing happens until you turn it off and some times the phone turns on but nothing comes on screen too, tried a factory reset but no joy, it has the stock 2.1.1 rom on it and has never need rooted etc.
Can any one help me? Thanks in advance.
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Mite b bug in software. U could try rooting and then flashing the stock ruu, if it is a software bug that should sort it. Otherwise I have no idea
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bassmonkey said:
Mite b bug in software. U could try rooting and then flashing the stock ruu, if it is a software bug that should sort it. Otherwise I have no idea
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Thinking about it, I don't know if you even need to root in order to flash ruu... never tried
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bassmonkey said:
Thinking about it, I don't know if you even need to root in order to flash ruu... never tried
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It will void warranty.
Just send in the device so you get sure it gets fixed properly.
Miss the device for a week or so.
Skye Menjou said:
It will void warranty.
Just send in the device so you get sure it gets fixed properly.
Miss the device for a week or so.
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true. was working on the idea that it prob wouldnt have warranty being as it was from ebay..
Phoned HTC and they are coming to pick it up to repair it, I explained it was new from eBay but they said the warranty is still in with them, thanks guys

Hating my S3 lately

So I've getting the no sound+drop signal problem these last weeks where you don't hear anything when making a call and then the phone loses all signal. Looked everywhere online no solution. I really need my phone these days and i am having to use skype to make a call which is total crap. Then today all of the sudden the phone stops recognizing the sdcard out of the blue, also can't seem to find any solution online. I don't want to send the thing to repair because I use it a ton. This is really inconvenient.
Just venting here , sigh.....
This isn't your blog, go back to facebook or wherever you came from.
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This isn't your blog, go back to facebook or wherever you came from.
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This is the general forum, you know, GENERAL.
ManuC84 said:
So I've getting the no sound+drop signal problem these last weeks where you don't hear anything when making a call and then the phone loses all signal. Looked everywhere online no solution. I really need my phone these days and i am having to use skype to make a call which is total crap. Then today all of the sudden the phone stops recognizing the sdcard out of the blue, also can't seem to find any solution online. I don't want to send the thing to repair because I use it a ton. This is really inconvenient.
Just venting here , sigh.....
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I had this issue with my old LG Optimus T P509 T-Mobile.. it was unlocked so I was using it on AT&T.. I never figured out what the problem was but I'm glad to know I wasn't the only one. Haven't had this issue with my S3 yet. Running stock 4.1.2 JB with ADW Launcher.. what service provider are you currently using?
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Have you tried a factory reset? or a different ROM?
Even before that, wiping cache's?
If you're looking for help, more detail needed. If your venting, I agree with Choristav. No offense intended.
dusty1268 said:
I had this issue with my old LG Optimus T P509 T-Mobile.. it was unlocked so I was using it on AT&T.. I never figured out what the problem was but I'm glad to know I wasn't the only one. Haven't had this issue with my S3 yet. Running stock 4.1.2 JB with ADW Launcher.. what service provider are you currently using?
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Which problem you mean, the call issue or the micro sdcard issue? I am running stock 4.1.2 jb and i have orange. The worst is that these problems start on their own all of the sudden with no previous warning. It drives one insane because it's so hard to pinpoint what happened and how to fix it.
ManuC84 said:
Which problem you mean, the call issue or the micro sdcard issue? I am running stock 4.1.2 jb and i have orange. The worst is that these problems start on their own all of the sudden with no previous warning. It drives one insane because it's so hard to pinpoint what happened and how to fix it.
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Sorry.. The calling issue. I would make a call and it wouldn't make a dial or ringing tone and there was no sound coming from the speaker. This isn't happening on my S3. It was was happening on my old LG phone.. it was running stock 2.3 gingerbread of course, but it was surely mind boggling.
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ceasee said:
Have you tried a factory reset? or a different ROM?
Even before that, wiping cache's?
If you're looking for help, more detail needed. If your venting, I agree with Choristav. No offense intended.
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I am sorry but I read the rules and didn't see anything that said that no venting was allowed here, this is a general forum and in most forums general means general chat, venting included, or anything else that doesn't fit in more specific boards. Now regarding your question I didn't do wiping nor factory reset but I did reinstall the Jelly bean ROM I am using, and also I tried reinstalling the modem making sure it was the right one. I didn't do more because I've read in the big "no sound during calls" thread that those methods haven't solved most users' issues so far so seems like a waste of time. Anyway spending my time fixing the phone is my idea of a good time. I've had it for one year btw.
dusty1268 said:
Sorry.. The calling issue. I would make a call and it wouldn't make a dial or ringing tone and there was no sound coming from the speaker. This isn't happening on my S3. It was was happening on my old LG phone.. it was running stock 2.3 gingerbread of course, but it was surely mind boggling.
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I have that happen and then suddenly signal drops to nothing and I get a circle with a crossed line symbol for a few seconds until it comes back. It's weird as hell and there's no solution anywhere online. I fixed it for a while tapping the back of the phone but now that ain't working anymore. Very frustrating.
ManuC84 said:
I have that happen and then suddenly signal drops to nothing and I get a circle with a crossed line symbol for a few seconds until it comes back. It's weird as hell and there's no solution anywhere online. I fixed it for a while tapping the back of the phone but now that ain't working anymore. Very frustrating.
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Could your case, assuming you have one, possibly be the culprit? I had the same exact issue but on a stock rom, which is odd, but possible I guess lol.
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dusty1268 said:
Could your case, assuming you have one, possibly be the culprit? I had the same exact issue but on a stock rom, which is odd, but possible I guess lol.
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I actually have a stock JB rom, which was working great for a few months before this started. I had the original ICS restore data in the micro sdcard, the one that stopped working today Btw you mean the phone's case? Why would that cause any problems?
ManuC84 said:
I actually have a stock JB rom, which was working great for a few months before this started. I had the original ICS restore data in the micro sdcard, the one that stopped working today Btw you mean the phone's case? Why would that cause any problems?
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I have heard of signal problems due to cases but not too common.. just using process of elimination. Also, that's a pain you lost your SD Card.. maybe try banking up your stuff on your phone and doing a clean wipe? Factory reset?
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dusty1268 said:
I have heard of signal problems due to cases but not too common.. just using process of elimination. Also, that's a pain you lost your SD Card.. maybe try banking up your stuff on your phone and doing a clean wipe? Factory reset?
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I have the original case so I doubt it. And yeah I am gonna have to go do a factory reset I guess, a pain in the ass. Thanks for the suggestions anyway. :good:
ManuC84 said:
I have the original case so I doubt it. And yeah I am gonna have to go do a factory reset I guess, a pain in the ass. Thanks for the suggestions anyway. :good:
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No problem. Post back with results if you get it working right again. :thumbup:
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dusty1268 said:
Could your case, assuming you have one, possibly be the culprit? I had the same exact issue but on a stock rom, which is odd, but possible I guess lol.
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cant be, im using a thick as hell otterbox commuter case and im getting full bars plus LTE support. my carriers koodo btw.
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psp9000333 said:
cant be, im using a thick as hell otterbox commuter case and im getting full bars plus LTE support. my carriers koodo btw.
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Yeah usually only when a metal case is used does it ever really interfere I suppose.
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Possible problems:
1) Wrong modem. Flash one that worked previously.
2) Mobile phone network problems (we tend to overlook this a lot). Contact your carrier and ask if your networks keep going down.
3) Signal interference (maybe some casing, maybe something in your house)
4) Damaged phone (maybe the signal receiver got damaged in a fall)
I've been having similar signal drop issues. Phone shows 2 bars but no data use, no sound when trying to ring out, can't receive a call. If I toggle 2g, signal will spring back to life and data will show. Changed bloody everything trying to resolve it. Orange UK.
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Choristav said:
This isn't your blog, go back to facebook or wherever you came from.
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I think you are the one who should go back, were you came from. Seriously right, it's people like you who joined xda yesterday, who have no clue whatsoever about the principles and tradition of xda, who tarnish the name of this great website. The op is talking about an s3, in a s3 forum, were would you want him to go, other than here. If you can't help, just shut it, and let the people who can help go ahead, like the people who posted after your senseless post to help the op.
1. Solar flares got you.
2. Reception problems, UK austerity hair cut, you get 10% of any signal you had before.
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Android 4.3 issues?

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Keyboard not working
Lol
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Lol!
Seriously, all the 4.3 issues i had with my s4 were fixed by the indian mj9 firmware.
tclocki said:
Lol!
Seriously, all the 4.3 issues i had with my s4 were fixed by the indian mj9 firmware.
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agreed
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phone hangs from time to time and sometimes when i use camera phone freezes totally.
i've to pull out the baterry and restart.
just got the s4 gti9505 and starting to regret it.
No real issue's for me, but i've been using only custom roms.
The correct firmware does help.
rayenvs said:
phone hangs from time to time and sometimes when i use camera phone freezes totally.
i've to pull out the baterry and restart.
just got the s4 gti9505 and starting to regret it.
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Totally happy with my S4. Have had it from May and never had a single issue or FC.
With root and all bloatware frozen, I can easily do a full day with 4-5 hours screen time.
So I'm in no hurry for any 4.3 or 4.4 update whatever ... You know "Don't fix it if it's working" :victory:
That's true.
I installed a complete new firmware. Working fine now.
Had a problem with my sd card ,but seems that my sd card was defect
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episodes of screen unresponsiveness after updating to kitkat

Hi everyone
So I update my N9005 to the official polish kitkat firmware and I've been experiencing episodes of screen unresponsiveness very often. Anybody else has this problem? Anybody managed to fix it?
P.S I'm aware of the counterfeit/unoriginal s-view flip covers issue which I'm having as well but the thread isn't about it.
Hope someone has a solution.
nader9999 said:
Hi everyone
So I update my N9005 to the official polish kitkat firmware and I've been experiencing episodes of screen unresponsiveness very often. Anybody else has this problem? Anybody managed to fix it?
P.S I'm aware of the counterfeit/unoriginal s-view flip covers issue which I'm having as well but the thread isn't about it.
Hope someone has a solution.
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Hello, I have been experiencing moments of "freezing" or unresponsiveness as well.
For me, it seemed to be due to chrome or using power saving mode. (People in another forum were blaming their droid maxxs freezing problem on chrome) I disabled chrome and disabled power saving mode.
Then I started using opera. I experienced another moment of unresponsiveness using opera without the power saving mode.
I was thinking back to the first times that it happened and it seemed to be paired to the wifi download and upload symbol being active in upload and download activity.
I know that correlation does not mean causation, but I think it is worth exploring if the network activity is causing it to somehow hang.
This bizzar occurance made me perform a factory wipe leading to another round of issues involving processing err_0000, but that is another story; sadly, it didn't even fix the issue.
OP, are you still experiencing the moments of unresponsiveness? If you are, have you noticed the events that are correlated with the event?
Has anybody else experienced this or found a remedy?
It could be one of the apps from the play store that is not playing nice with kitkat, but due to the multitude of other issues, I'd say it is a kitkat or touchwiz flaw.
Thanks for any help.
Lago
nader9999 said:
Hi everyone
So I update my N9005 to the official polish kitkat firmware and I've been experiencing episodes of screen unresponsiveness very often. Anybody else has this problem? Anybody managed to fix it?
P.S I'm aware of the counterfeit/unoriginal s-view flip covers issue which I'm having as well but the thread isn't about it.
Hope someone has a solution.
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I had an issue with screen not responding sometimes .....I figured out it was due to the flip case (original by Samsung). Although lately I haven't experienced that either.
Try using the original non flip case and see if you still have the issue.
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pac-mannan said:
Try using the original non flip case and see if you still have the issue.
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I have never had a s-view flip case on mine. I use holster iblason case that has no interaction with the screen.
This only started for me once I upgraded to kitkat.
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lagoboss said:
I have never had a s-view flip case on mine. I use holster iblason case that has no interaction with the screen.
This only started for me once I upgraded to kitkat.
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Hmmm...no idea then...try flashing it again?
Maybe that will help
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pac-mannan said:
Hmmm...no idea then...try flashing it again?
Maybe that will help
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If your phone isnt hanging up and freezing, that gives me hope. I'll gsm reset, clear the cache and then flash.
Thanks
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pac-mannan said:
Hmmm...no idea then...try flashing it again?
Maybe that will help
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I just cleared the cache, factory wiped, and installed the Russian update N900XXUDNC4 and so far, the phone is a lot smoother. No hangups in the browser yet, but time will tell lol.
It is annoying setting up the phone like new lol. I'll update the post as to if I have moments of freezing or the screen becoming unresponsive.
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Cheers mate..do tell me how the battery is..if its good I might flash Russian as well ,currently have but flashed
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Had this problem too, as well as lots of lag. Reflashed and did a factory reset. Took care of both.
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Battery life is looking good. Power Saving off, bluetooth on and connected to my smart watch.
I made one short call. I don't talk on the phone that much. I mostly use it for Internet browsing, music, and instant messaging/texting. I'll update on Tuesday when I have a full day at school.
Keep in mind though that the n9005 is the lte version. I have a n900, the non lte international variant; our battery life may be different.
Edit: 4/20/2014 same charge 70% 1 day 6 hours bluetooth, wifi, gps, and 1 Gmail account in sync.
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Even I experienced the same. My phone came with Kitkat installed. Freezing happens when a webpage is loading or the time i turn on Sync etc. strange thing is phone seems smooter when power save mode turned on.
I think it may be a problem that was not fixed until the March 31st 2014 KitKat build. I have been using Chrome heavily since I installed the most recent official rom; I have not experienced any lag or hanging system wide or in the browser. It reminds me of 4.3.
When I wiped and reinstalled the previous rom, I noticed the lag and unresponsiveness right away.
I'm going to use the browser heavily next week. If I have no issues, I think it may be safe to say that the bug was fixed in the latest kitkat with March 31st 2014 build date.
People with lag, do you have the lte variant or the regular SM-N900? I'm starting to think only the SM-N900 are being impacted by sour Sammy updates.
And if you guys wipe your phones, make sure to turn reactivation lock off because it could cause an error that will not recognize your real Sammy account and password. This phone has become stressful; I'm not updating it again lol
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I just experienced another moment of unresponsiveness using the google search box within the chrome app running DNC4 :/ Going to try the latest Russian KitKat
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N900 screen minor flicker Bug.? on 4.4.2 KK

Hi.!!! Guys i notice a very minor bug ... on N900 exynos Note 3 with kitkat 4.4.2 update ...
1) i'm rooted and using dr.ketan rom with xposed framework along with wanam xposed module (And not using any kind of screen on nor off animations)
When i turn on and off by power Button ...i see very Minor Flicker next to the lower side of the screen..Has any one notice that Glintch .??
as its very quick Flicker you might need to tilt ya Note 3 to even see ...tho
I face that problem...i came to ssc they reflash my phone...but it didnt work...where do u live? In my country some people face that problem too
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alright
7_even co2t said:
I face that problem...i came to ssc they reflash my phone...but it didnt work...where do u live? In my country some people face that problem too
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well i'm currently In India and bought this Note 3 from here only ..... seems not hardware Fault tho .....can you explain me ...more plz
I thought so(software issue) but my friends have the same note 3 doesnt face this issue....we have the same model, kitkat version.. my phone isnt rooted...i just wait another update from samsung..if it doesnt solve anything ill go to samsung service (again)
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7_even co2t said:
I thought so(software issue) but my friends have the same note 3 doesnt face this issue....we have the same model, kitkat version.. my phone isnt rooted...i just wait another update from samsung..if it doesnt solve anything ill go to samsung service (again)
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Thanx for the reply bro .... got an request ..tho .. can you share an video ...?? of this issue think i will do the same and lets see ...
will upload mine by the evening
Sory i dont have videocamera here....white flash just upper the home button(horisontal)...its just happen when u turn off ur screen...
ill watch ur video to confirm that we have same bug anyway...
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Good news guys after i updating to xxxxxxxg1 this bug is gone...
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