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Process System isn't responding

Hi
I'm having issues with my I9505 Galaxy S4. The phone was rooted and after trying a few ROMs (Omega) etc I returned to a NAND backup with was basically rooted stock (via TWRP). Over the weekend strange lock-ups kept happening and I keep getting - Process System isn't responding. When I try and make a call the phone either reboots and hands for a minute and returns that error. This morning I have flashed via ODIN a rooted stock rom then a standard stock ROM - both do not fix the issues, I still have the same errors which is odd.
Can anyone make any suggestions ?
Thanks, Nick

NickBeswick said:
Hi
I'm having issues with my I9505 Galaxy S4. The phone was rooted and after trying a few ROMs (Omega) etc I returned to a NAND backup with was basically rooted stock (via TWRP). Over the weekend strange lock-ups kept happening and I keep getting - Process System isn't responding. When I try and make a call the phone either reboots and hands for a minute and returns that error. This morning I have flashed via ODIN a rooted stock rom then a standard stock ROM - both do not fix the issues, I still have the same errors which is odd.
Can anyone make any suggestions ?
Thanks, Nick
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did you try wiping data and cache??

samersh72 said:
did you try wiping data and cache??
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Yes many times

NickBeswick said:
Yes many times
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if you are rooted, flash custom recovery, format system via recovery, then flash a custom rom or stock firmware.

samersh72 said:
if you are rooted, flash custom recovery, format system via recovery, then flash a custom rom or stock firmware.
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Hi - thanks for the information but again I have already tried this a few times.
Nick

NickBeswick said:
Hi
I'm having issues with my I9505 Galaxy S4. The phone was rooted and after trying a few ROMs (Omega) etc I returned to a NAND backup with was basically rooted stock (via TWRP). Over the weekend strange lock-ups kept happening and I keep getting - Process System isn't responding. When I try and make a call the phone either reboots and hands for a minute and returns that error. This morning I have flashed via ODIN a rooted stock rom then a standard stock ROM - both do not fix the issues, I still have the same errors which is odd.
Can anyone make any suggestions ?
Thanks, Nick
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Sorry, just saw that you did all these already.
You have to be VERY careful. It is already reported that the wipe in TWRP might screw things up.
So, I recommend you that you install a prerooted stock ROM, and the stock recovery. Then do a factory reset (from the phone!).

[Q] Unable to Reboot

Hi guys. Need your help on this one. I flashed the latest omega rom and successfully restored my data. But whenever i reboot or power my phone off it can boot up past the samsung s4 logo. I would have to go back to recovery (twrp) format data. Then restore from back up then it can boot up. I would have to do it every time. I already tried reflashing the omega rom. After wipe but same thing the moment i reboot it will not het past the s4 logo. Any idea on this one. I really need help

mirvashstorm said:
Hi guys. Need your help on this one. I flashed the latest omega rom and successfully restored my data. But whenever i reboot or power my phone off it can boot up past the samsung s4 logo. I would have to go back to recovery (twrp) format data. Then restore from back up then it can boot up. I would have to do it every time. I already tried reflashing the omega rom. After wipe but same thing the moment i reboot it will not het past the s4 logo. Any idea on this one. I really need help
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U can try two thing first
Go to recovery and wipe cache and dalvik cache and then reboot
Reboot and see if the problem is solved
If not the go to settings and reset the device and reboot this should clear that problem let me know what happens
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123hiten said:
U can try two thing first
Go to recovery and wipe cache and dalvik cache and then reboot
Reboot and see if the problem is solved
If not the go to settings and reset the device and reboot this should clear that problem let me know what happens
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Thanks! Currently trying that. Will let you know right away....

Same thing cant get past Samsung s4 logo...
I will try to go back to stick rom using http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477
Hopefully this works.

I have just finish flashing the official stock rom for my country and the carrier. Went through all the Software update. BOOM! now working.... Im just wondering what happened. but i am so glad i have my s4 up and running again. No more bootloops for me

mirvashstorm said:
I have just finish flashing the official stock rom for my country and the carrier. Went through all the Software update. BOOM! now working.... Im just wondering what happened. but i am so glad i have my s4 up and running again. No more bootloops for me
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Good to hear that & bootloop happens for some system files clashing Etc
And ya to to be out of the issues i suggest do a full reser from ur device if u have not done that :good:

[Q] Major problems with Google 4.3 ROM! Please Help!

Hi,
I flashed the Google 4.3 S4 Rom and used TWRP 2.5.0.2 and Goo with instructions I found on the boards.
- I am a Canadian (Rogers/FIDO) S4
- I used the 4.3 ROM Deodexed
So now the problems:
1) I originally installed it and it was constantly stuck on 'Samsung Galaxy S4' Screen, couldn't proceed barely got into recovery and reflashed; this worked and it booted google and i realized why this happened is because i accidentally erased my data.
2) The second time, I simply turned off my phone and turned it back on, again i was stuck on 'Samsung Galaxy S4' Screen, no way of doing anyhing except turnging off the phone and trying again and again to get to recovery, I then flashed to 4.3 again off the external.
3) I simply tried to open facebook and the phone booted and went on to the 'Samsung Galaxy S4' Screen and is stuck again! Even when I reboot through Team Win Recovery v2.5.0.2 to System I get the same boot loop.
I am super frustrated with this, what can I do and at this point I'm getting to the point where I would like some help to go back to stock. I would also like some input as to why this is happening if anyone has any suggestions or help it would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You.

notorious99 said:
Hi,
I flashed the Google 4.3 S4 Rom and used TWRP 2.5.0.2 and Goo with instructions I found on the boards.
- I am a Canadian (Rogers/FIDO) S4
- I used the 4.3 ROM Deodexed
So now the problems:
1) I originally installed it and it was constantly stuck on 'Samsung Galaxy S4' Screen, couldn't proceed barely got into recovery and reflashed; this worked and it booted google and i realized why this happened is because i accidentally erased my data.
2) The second time, I simply turned off my phone and turned it back on, again i was stuck on 'Samsung Galaxy S4' Screen, no way of doing anyhing except turnging off the phone and trying again and again to get to recovery, I then flashed to 4.3 again off the external.
3) I simply tried to open facebook and the phone booted and went on to the 'Samsung Galaxy S4' Screen and is stuck again! Even when I reboot through Team Win Recovery v2.5.0.2 to System I get the same boot loop.
I am super frustrated with this, what can I do and at this point I'm getting to the point where I would like some help to go back to stock. I would also like some input as to why this is happening if anyone has any suggestions or help it would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You.
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Have you try using Odin to go back to stock?

shizs14 said:
Have you try using Odin to go back to stock?
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I am not sure what that is, but I can try to search it, could you point me in the right direction as to how to do that?

notorious99 said:
I am not sure what that is, but I can try to search it, could you point me in the right direction as to how to do that?
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Rule #1. Learn Odin before attempting anything on Samsung phones

notorious99 said:
I am not sure what that is, but I can try to search it, could you point me in the right direction as to how to do that?
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You need to read these threads and make sure to read the threads linked in these threads that have to do with your phone...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301762
and
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2312444
You can use the forum's search function to help you find specific information. Good luck.

agreed, odin should be the first thing any noob should learn.
Scott, you da man...

scott14719 said:
You need to read these threads and make sure to read the threads linked in these threads that have to do with your phone...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301762
and
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2312444
You can use the forum's search function to help you find specific information. Good luck.
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So I flashed a different rom (4.2.2 google) and I tested turning my phone off and then on again, and SAME issue, it boot loops at the S4 screen, what is the deal with that specifically? does anyone have any ideas?

notorious99 said:
So I flashed a different rom (4.2.2 google) and I tested turning my phone off and then on again, and SAME issue, it boot loops at the S4 screen, what is the deal with that specifically? does anyone have any ideas?
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Which google rom 4.2.2? there are a few, meaning where did you get the rom?
Which kernel did you use?
you say you have this...both roms require a certain kernel. Depending on whose rom you flashed.
I am a Canadian (Rogers/FIDO) S4
- I used the 4.3 ROM Deodexed

TheAxman said:
Which google rom 4.2.2? there are a few, meaning where did you get the rom?
Which kernel did you use?
you say you have this...both roms require a certain kernel. Depending on whose rom you flashed.
I am a Canadian (Rogers/FIDO) S4
- I used the 4.3 ROM Deodexed
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THE ROM
Google Edition 4.2.2 - v1.3 - http://d-h.st/Lm8
posted here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2341376
MY KERNEL as it is on my phone currently is:
Baseband: 1337MVLUAMDJ
Kernel: 3.4.0-Google-Edition, [email protected]#1,
Build Number: JDQ39.1337
AND I'm using TWRP Custom
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notorious99 said:
THE ROM
Google Edition 4.2.2 - v1.3 - http://d-h.st/Lm8
posted here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2341376
MY KERNEL as it is on my phone currently is:
Baseband: 1337MVLUAMDJ
Kernel: 3.4.0-Google-Edition, [email protected]#1,
Build Number: JDQ39.1337
AND I'm using TWRP Custom
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Ok, now we're cooking, thanks for the info...
I haven't tried that rom yet, I am going to d/l it and give it a shot. Be back shortly.

ODIN back to stock, and start over from there, and take care to flash/erase properly. backup user apps/data if you can (there are non-root options) and restore when you finish flashing 4.3 and are sure its stable.

Ok..back...I flashed this rom I booted with the kernel supplied in rom. Hmm..it is kernel related for sure. Have you posted the issue in that roms thread? May want to give that a shot.

I'm on canadian S4 aswell and I also flashed the 1.3 Google edition but flashed faux kernel. Works like a charm.
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Thank you to all you guys. I successfully used odin to get back to stock. I still have no idea why I had so many problems but will try the Google Rom again when I feel more comfortable.
Thanks again!

notorious99 said:
Thank you to all you guys. I successfully used odin to get back to stock. I still have no idea why I had so many problems but will try the Google Rom again when I feel more comfortable.
Thanks again!
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Proper wiping steps is key when changing ROM bases. Do a factory reset, wipe both caches, format /system, and if coming from TW, format the internal also.

Here is a post by TeamWin on wiping for Roms. Formatting Data is not part of "normal" wipe process. It wipes your internal sd.
http://teamw.in/whattowipe
These guys are far above me. But my preferred method is to "Wipe" System/Data/Both Caches. I actually do it twice. I know many say no need, but I do. I did this for many years on previous phones and never had issues. If on Nightlies or incremental updates did not wipe unless OP said to.

rugmankc said:
Here is a post by TeamWin on wiping fro Roms. Formatting Data is not part of "normal" wipe process. It wipes your internal sd.
http://teamw.in/whattowipe
These guys are far above me. But my preferred method is to "Wipe" System/Data/Both Caches. I actually do it twice. I know many say no need, but I do. I did this for many years on previous phones and never had issues. If on Nightlies or incremental updates did not wipe unless OP said to.
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The internal wiping isn't necessary, but it does get rid of TW folders that you don't need if switching to AOSP.

I think you could delete them individually as opposed to formatting entire internal with other rom backups/kernels/gapps etc. I also have music/pics on internal too. Also, I like some will go back and forth btwn aosp and tw. So, I would want to keep them. I never did that, but read about some having issues after Formatting Data
All IMHO--

rugmankc said:
I think you could delete them individually as opposed to formatting entire internal with other rom backups/kernels/gapps etc. I also have music/pics on internal too. Also, I like some will go back and forth btwn aosp and tw. So, I would want to keep them. I never did that, but read about some having issues after Formatting Data
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You're right, it's an overkill. Just my OCD nature kicks in sometimes.

+1
I understand OCD hence my wiping twice--hey sometimes 3x
Monk has nothing on me, If you are familiar with that tv show--
I am OCD thru and thru--

Stuck on Samsung Custom Screen w/ Custom ROM

Hey,
So I flashed a custom rom on my AT&T Galaxy S IV. Everything seems to be working fine.
Until, I hold on my power menu than click on Reboot my phone. When I do that, my phone shuts down and reboots but it's always stuck in the Samsung Custom Screen. The max I have waited is 30 minutes for it to work. But it never does.
I'm running TWRP Recovery Mode.
I tried every roms in the AT&T Section. All of them seems to have that problem. I also used ktoonsez kernel. Nothing at all.
With stock AT&T rom everything seems to be fine.
I was wondering if it's happening to you guys as well. If you can try, please hold into your power button and reboot your phone clicking on reboot.
Thank you!

I have that happen sometimes, but if I go into recovery when that happens and fix permissions it boots up fine after.
Sent from my SGH-I337 using Tapatalk 4 Beta

Flash a different kernel.
Period
your welcome

TehZam said:
Hey,
So I flashed a custom rom on my AT&T Galaxy S IV. Everything seems to be working fine.
Until, I hold on my power menu than click on Reboot my phone. When I do that, my phone shuts down and reboots but it's always stuck in the Samsung Custom Screen. The max I have waited is 30 minutes for it to work. But it never does.
I'm running TWRP Recovery Mode.
I tried every roms in the AT&T Section. All of them seems to have that problem. I also used ktoonsez kernel. Nothing at all.
With stock AT&T rom everything seems to be fine.
I was wondering if it's happening to you guys as well. If you can try, please hold into your power button and reboot your phone clicking on reboot.
Thank you!
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make sure you flashed the correct ktoonsez kernal..one for aosp, one for touchwiz

And flash Loki Doki patch if required, although you'd probably get the 'software not compatible' error if Loki was missing.

KonoeKyon said:
I have that happen sometimes, but if I go into recovery when that happens and fix permissions it boots up fine after.
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I'll try and post back to you!
TheAxman said:
Flash a different kernel.
Period
your welcome
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If you don't mind me asking, what kernel are you using?
mixlex said:
make sure you flashed the correct ktoonsez kernal..one for aosp, one for touchwiz
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I have used the Touchwiz kernal.
blyndfyre said:
And flash Loki Doki patch if required, although you'd probably get the 'software not compatible' error if Loki was missing.
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Tried that and done that, no go.
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Thank you everybody for the help.

what procedures are you using for all of this? is there a specific guide you are following?

xBeerdroiDx said:
what procedures are you using for all of this? is there a specific guide you are following?
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So at first I used this [ROOT] Root Samsung Galaxy S4 with Motochopper. Same problem.
Went back to stock and used this
[ROOT[RECOVERY] Loki + TWRP + Motochopper CASUAL-R527b release:27May13. Same problem encountered.
Went back to stock and did it again using Same problem with this one as well.
It happens with every custom rom besides the stock rom and Cyanogenmod Rom. I can't even reboot to do anything .
Thanks for the help guys, I greatly appreciate it.

There is something else happening, does this happen on a backup you may have?
You do have a backup correct? It is rule #1

TheAxman said:
There is something else happening, does this happen on a backup you may have?
You do have a backup correct? It is rule #1
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Yes, I do have a backup. It happens to every custom ROM that I have encountered with.
Stock & Cyanogenmod roms work fine when rebooting.
Would you mind sharing what kernel you are using? I jused used faux kernel. Same thing.

i meant more like what procedures are you using when you wipe and flash? your issue is not related to root method or a particular custom recovery.

xBeerdroiDx said:
i meant more like what procedures are you using when you wipe and flash? your issue is not related to root method or a particular custom recovery.
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Sorry for the confusion, I used your guide!

I have the solution.
I can bet that when you wiped your phone you didnt just factory reset on twrp you WIPED the whole partition.
So when TWRP made another one it messed up thats why it doesnt work after a reboot.
I am 1000000% sure of this.
So go back to stock then factory reset through STOCK recovery and then install rom and factory reset click the icon on the left not the one on the right that makes you type 'yes'
TWRP doesnt format the partition correctly for our phones.
and the fact that the bootloader is still locked messes things up.

I am 1000000% sure of this.
are you really sure?
j/k, perfect.

TheAxman said:
I am 1000000% sure of this.
are you really sure?
j/k, perfect.
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yep I am that sure haha.

jetlitheone said:
I have the solution.
I can bet that when you wiped your phone you didnt just factory reset on twrp you WIPED the whole partition.
So when TWRP made another one it messed up thats why it doesnt work after a reboot.
I am 1000000% sure of this.
So go back to stock then factory reset through STOCK recovery and then install rom and factory reset click the icon on the left not the one on the right that makes you type 'yes'
TWRP doesnt format the partition correctly for our phones.
and the fact that the bootloader is still locked messes things up.
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Your method worked! Thank you very much, I greatly appreciate it.

[Q] Solution to Samsung Logo hang?

Hello,
I have flashed Omega rom in my galaxy s4, however sometimes when I restart my device im stuck in the logo boot up. So my solution is to wipe the /data in recovery mode and it will start again.
But i don't want to wipe it every time i boot my device.
What do you think is the problem here? and how can i fix it?

rymngh said:
Hello,
I have flashed Omega rom in my galaxy s4, however sometimes when I restart my device im stuck in the logo boot up. So my solution is to wipe the /data in recovery mode and it will start again.
But i don't want to wipe it every time i boot my device.
What do you think is the problem here? and how can i fix it?
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Try to wipe system, data, and cache again. Then reinstall the omega rom and see if that solves the problem.
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joelvn said:
Try to wipe system, data, and cache again. Then reinstall the omega rom and see if that solves the problem.
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i've done that 4 times already. and it is still not working..
last week, i flashed a rom and while flashing it the battery fell off because i removed the back cover while flashing it last week. maybe thats the problem why my data is not working properly?

rymngh said:
i've done that 4 times already. and it is still not working..
last week, i flashed a rom and while flashing it the battery fell off because i removed the back cover while flashing it last week. maybe thats the problem why my data is not working properly?
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That probably isn't the problem. I recommend you to download the stock firmware of your phone and install that using Odin. Then if it works you can root it again, install a recovery and try it all again.
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