TWRP or Philz Touch Recovery - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Which one is more better, please help, just rooted my s4 i9505 4.3???
Thanks!!

phil recovery is for me the best

iniassio said:
phil recovery is for me the best
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will it work in s4 i9505 4.3???

v-2cdele said:
will it work in s4 i9505 4.3???
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Yep.
I use Philz too and like it a lot. It's a matter of needs and preference. They'll all flash roms, wipe data etc anyway.

RossFixxed said:
Yep.
I use Philz too and like it a lot. It's a matter of needs and preference. They'll all flash roms, wipe data etc anyway.
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and also look much better (Philz)

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[Q] Wipe before restore?

Quick query... when restoring to a previous ROM after trying out one and not liking it much, should I treat it as though I am installing a fresh ROM and do a full wipe before hand? Im using Philz Touch 5 CWM V6.0.3.4
polcup said:
Quick query... when restoring to a previous ROM after trying out one and not liking it much, should I treat it as though I am installing a fresh ROM and do a full wipe before hand? Im using Philz Touch 5 CWM V6.0.3.4
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No, just restore and its fine. No wipe required.
gee2012 said:
No, just restore and its fine. No wipe required.
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Much appreciated. Many thanks.
polcup said:
Much appreciated. Many thanks.
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You`re welcome

KERNEL screwed my phone!

Ok, first of all, my phone model is i9505 (Samsung Galaxy S4 International version).
I installed last week a new kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2297379 on my phone.
Today I tried to install the cyanogenmod 10.2, now the recovery edition of PhilZ Touch says everytime that there is a prob i9505G etc, which I don't understand.
I think the kernel changed my phone number to i9505G, someone who can help me with this? Thanks.
tareqnull said:
Ok, first of all, my phone model is i9505 (Samsung Galaxy S4 International version).
I installed last week a new kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2297379 on my phone.
Today I tried to install the cyanogenmod 10.2, now the recovery edition of PhilZ Touch says everytime that there is a prob i9505G etc, which I don't understand.
I think the kernel changed my phone number to i9505G, someone who can help me with this? Thanks.
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Hello mate, try a different kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2502714 then update your philz recovery to newer. have a nice day.
Repulsa said:
Hello mate, try a different kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2502714 then update your philz recovery to newer. have a nice day.
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I'm gonna try this, thanks for the fast answer!
+1 :good:
Ok, tried it but did not work, still getting a whole bunch of errors with getprop I9505G etc..
tareqnull said:
Ok, tried it but did not work, still getting a whole bunch of errors with getprop I9505G etc..
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Can you give us any information on the phone? such as custom rom, root, bootloader,recovery and such? thanks.
Repulsa said:
Can you give us any information on the phone? such as custom rom, root, bootloader,recovery and such? thanks.
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Yeah sure, just installed stock firmware 4.3 so nothing editted, PhilZ CWM recovery and that's it.
Since the kernel it won't install cm10.2 anymore so yeh...
Nothing much to explain, I don't know why this happens to me, my model number jftlexx is correct but in recovery it gives a bunch of errors with i9505G and the model name of it, forgot it I think it was like jgdlet or something.
tareqnull said:
Yeah sure, just installed stock firmware 4.3 so nothing editted, PhilZ CWM recovery and that's it.
Since the kernel it won't install cm10.2 anymore so yeh...
Nothing much to explain, I don't know why this happens to me, my model number jftlexx is correct but in recovery it gives a bunch of errors with i9505G and the model name of it, forgot it I think it was like jgdlet or something.
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i found this after reading cm10 that you need to install a compaltible recovery for this "Make sure you have the LATEST version of ClockworkMod recovery. Other recoveries may work but will not be supported by CyanogenMod" either you use a Clockwork recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2397108 or you can try it with TWRP http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2468187 and make sure the file you download is not corrupt, please check the Hashcheck that u got the proper file.
Repulsa said:
i found this after reading cm10 that you need to install a compaltible recovery for this "Make sure you have the LATEST version of ClockworkMod recovery. Other recoveries may work but will not be supported by CyanogenMod" either you use a Clockwork recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2397108 or you can try it with TWRP http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2468187 and make sure the file you download is not corrupt, please check the Hashcheck that u got the proper file.
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Fixed it, just used another recovery, TWRP .
Thanks dude for the extra info.
tareqnull said:
Fixed it, just used another recovery, TWRP .
Thanks dude for the extra info.
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Im glad that helps have a nice day sir.

[Q] S4 Won't Turn On?

Hey guys, so I recently failed flashing a rom onto my phone, and now it won't turn on at all. I'm pretty sure the battery still has something left in it, and I've been trying to turn it on to the odin download mode, but the phone isn't giving a response nor is my computer recognizing it. Is there any fix?
What did you try to flash? Pretty sure you hard bricked it.
jd1639 said:
What did you try to flash? Pretty sure you hard bricked it.
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I tried flashing the BlackBox rom. (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2429072)
bboysamm said:
I tried flashing the BlackBox rom. (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2429072)
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Dude, it's for the i9505 not the i337
Look into JTAG, see mobiletechvideos.com
jd1639 said:
Dude, it's for the i9505 not the i337
Look into JTAG, see mobiletechvideos.com
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Is that the only way to fix it?
bboysamm said:
Is that the only way to fix it?
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Yes, you hard bricked your phone.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727
jd1639 said:
Yes, you hard bricked your phone.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727
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Well, this isn't going to be pretty for either my parents or my wallet. Thanks though. Should have expected this coming..
bboysamm said:
Well, this isn't going to be pretty for either my parents or my wallet. Thanks though. Should have expected this coming..
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Live and learn. Always check what you're flashing and only flash what is for your specific device. All s4's aren't the same.
jd1639 said:
Live and learn. Always check what you're flashing and only flash what is for your specific device. All s4's aren't the same.
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Yup. Just questioning now, I looked at the website and they offer to allow me to chose a rom for them to install. Can they install CM11 or CM10 even if I have the MK2 S4, which only allows TW roms to be flashed?
bboysamm said:
Yup. Just questioning now, I looked at the website and they offer to allow me to chose a rom for them to install. Can they install CM11 or CM10 even if I have the MK2 S4, which only allows TW roms to be flashed?
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If you're on mk2, no. I don't think they can, but can they flash mdl on your phone? That would be cool.

[Q] jlftte or jlftexx?

How do I know if my phone is jlfte or jlftexx?
I have a:
Galaxy S4 i9505 16gb
Baseband: I9505XXUFNC4
Android: AOSB 4.4.2 (I have flashed the jlfte version but have problem with the camera)
up!
Jflte is the modelnumber for the galaxy s4. Jfltexx is the International model of the galaxy s4.
Different carriers have different modelnumbers because of their lte frequencies. All of them have the Snapdragon 600. If you no carrier restricted phone then you have the jfltexx
Alternativly you could dial *1234#
Gesendet von meinem GT-I9505 mit Tapatalk
And a jflte ROM is for every snapdragon S4. So for the jflteatt, jfltevww, jfltetmo and of course jfltexx. It's called a unified build. The jfltexx is just the i9505. So the device you own. You can flash jfltexx ROMs and jflte ROMs. They both should work.
Me Gusta!
@Me Gusta and @benni2903 thanks guys!
Me Gusta said:
And a jflte ROM is for every snapdragon S4. So for the jflteatt, jfltevww, jfltetmo and of course jfltexx. It's called a unified build. The jfltexx is just the i9505. So the device you own. You can flash jfltexx ROMs and jflte ROMs. They both should work.
Me Gusta!
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Is the same thing for TWRP? My device is the gt-i9505 jfltevj version. Can i install the TWRP for jfltexx version?
Thanks!
lucasavosani said:
Is the same thing for TWRP? My device is the gt-i9505 jfltevj version. Can i install the TWRP for jfltexx version?
Thanks!
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No, I'm afraid not. You'll need to find a device specific twrp
Me Gusta said:
No, I'm afraid not. You'll need to find a device specific twrp
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I'm looking for, but not there aren't much information about that version.
lucasavosani said:
I'm looking for, but not there aren't much information about that version.
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jfltevj?
Me Gusta said:
jfltevj?
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yes, gt-i 9505 jfltevj. I bought the cell phone in Brazil
lucasavosani said:
yes, gt-i 9505 jfltevj. I bought the cell phone in Brazil
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Are you sure? I've never heard of a jfltevj.. could you tell a little more about the device? Which ROMs have you been flashing and did they work?
Me Gusta said:
Are you sure? I've never heard of a jfltevj.. could you tell a little more about the device? Which ROMs have you been flashing and did they work?
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I never changed the ROM, I'm using the original. This is the first time i'm trying to change de ROM.
I installed Root from JflteXX and it worked. But i know that i can brick my mobile if i install the wrong version of TWRP.
lucasavosani said:
I never changed the ROM, I'm using the original. This is the first time i'm trying to change de ROM.
I installed Root from JflteXX and it worked. But i know that i can brick my mobile if i install the wrong version of TWRP.
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Yeah, im 99.9% sure you've got a jfltexx. The VJ is just your modem. Just go ahead and flash jfltexx twrp.
Also, the i9505 is nearly, I repeat, nearly unbrickable. Almost everything can be fixed by using Odin.
Me Gusta said:
Yeah, im 99.9% sure you've got a jfltexx. The VJ is just your modem. Just go ahead and flash jfltexx twrp.
Also, the i9505 is nearly, I repeat, nearly unbrickable. Almost everything can be fixed by using Odin.
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I downloaded those apps, gives me the images data.
lucasavosani said:
I downloaded those apps, gives me the images data.
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Right... Well, I'm afraid this is the end of my knowledge man... I can't help you out I'm afraid
Me Gusta said:
Right... Well, I'm afraid this is the end of my knowledge man... I can't help you out I'm afraid
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hahaha ok!! Thank you very much! :good:
I'll search in brazilian forums to see if I find anything about this device!
If I find out anything I'll post it here.
lucasavosani said:
hahaha ok!! Thank you very much! :good:
I'll search in brazilian forums to see if I find anything about this device!
If I find out anything I'll post it here.
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Good luck!
Me Gusta said:
Good luck!
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Hi
I researched more about Jfltevj and I didn't find anything. So I decided to install the JFLTEXX version and at first moment it is working normally.
Thanks for your help :good:
lucasavosani said:
Hi
I researched more about Jfltevj and I didn't find anything. So I decided to install the JFLTEXX version and at first moment it is working normally.
Thanks for your help :good:
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I'm glad to hear that! You don't have any issues with signal?
Me Gusta said:
I'm glad to hear that! You don't have any issues with signal?
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No, everything is normal!!

I think my phone is broken. Please Read.

Hey,
I made a thread the other day about getting a good ROM because the others seem to die after 3 days. Does anyone have an idea of why this happens? I have tried 6 different ROMS in 4 days and they all the do the same thing; Apps won't open, phone constantly on boot logo, apps crash, phone freezes up, phone won't boot up.
The phone is around 4 weeks old with minimal wear.
I would appreciate all feedback.
Spunkiest said:
Hey,
I made a thread the other day about getting a good ROM because the others seem to die after 3 days. Does anyone have an idea of why this happens? I have tried 6 different ROMS in 4 days and they all the do the same thing; Apps won't open, phone constantly on boot logo, apps crash, phone freezes up, phone won't boot up.
The phone is around 4 weeks old with minimal wear.
I would appreciate all feedback.
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Flash stock rom and try some days with it. Tell us how it worked.
Joku1981 said:
Flash stock rom and try some days with it. Tell us how it worked.
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Thanks for the reply, I am going to download it now.
Joku1981 said:
Flash stock rom and try some days with it. Tell us how it worked.
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UPDATE: I have had the stock ROM now and everything seems perfectly fine to me, all apps are opening, closing, no freezing, no crashes at all. What's my next step??
Spunkiest said:
UPDATE: I have had the stock ROM now and everything seems perfectly fine to me, all apps are opening, closing, no freezing, no crashes at all. What's my next step??
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All depend what you want to do......first root and then choose your style of rom.....TW or AOSP. ..
rayman95 said:
All depend what you want to do......first root and then choose your style of rom.....TW or AOSP. ..
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That's my problem. When I did flash a custom ROM, they all froze, crashed, non responsive etc etc. So this has made me not want to flash a custom ROM, but I want to because of all the perks that come with flashing /:
You have maybe to update bootloader or modem or recovery before flashing. .
Give some details about your actual configuration and the rom you flash...
rayman95 said:
You have maybe to update bootloader or modem or recovery before flashing. .
Give some details about your actual configuration and the rom you flash...
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I had CWM 6.0.4.7 flashed and I tried Gooh S5+N4 ROM, S5 stock by Jamal, XNote, Omega and N9005 Dev Base (RC tea I think) and a couple others. When flashing, I did all the normal step, wiping cache, wiping data, dalvik when told and leaving the phone for 10 minutes after it boots.
Do you want any information about the actual phone?
You have N9005 international? ???you have flashed stock KK one time???your bootloader and modem version....
You have to factory reset during flash.......
rayman95 said:
You have N9005 international? ???you have flashed stock KK one time???your bootloader and modem version....
You have to factory reset during flash.......
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Yes, I have the SM-N9005 LTE. I am now running Kitkat Official 4.4.2. Sorry, but I don't know how to see my bootloader/modem version.
I m running with stock recovery if that helps.
Spunkiest said:
Yes, I have the SM-N9005 LTE. I am now running Kitkat Official 4.4.2. Sorry, but I don't know how to see my bootloader/modem version.
I m running with stock recovery if that helps.
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nevermind, if you flashed official KK then you have good bootloader
1 root with cf auto root
2 flash last recovery philz https://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/hlte/
3 wipe data/factory reset, cache , dalvik
4 reboout in recovery and flash the rom you want
rayman95 said:
nevermind, if you flashed official KK then you have good bootloader
1 root with cf auto root
2 flash last recovery philz https://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/hlte/
3 wipe data/factory reset, cache , dalvik
4 reboout in recovery and flash the rom you want
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Thanks for the reply, I will flash now and see how it goes, I will report back
rayman95 said:
nevermind, if you flashed official KK then you have good bootloader
1 root with cf auto root
2 flash last recovery philz https://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/hlte/
3 wipe data/factory reset, cache , dalvik
4 reboout in recovery and flash the rom you want
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Just did all of the above to the point and I am now stuck on the "Samsung Galaxy Note 3" screen, I can boot into download/recovery mode, but it won't load up the installed ROM.
Spunkiest said:
Just did all of the above to the point and I am now stuck on the "Samsung Galaxy Note 3" screen, I can boot into download/recovery mode, but it won't load up the installed ROM.
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1. Reflash the stock ROM.
2. Root with CF Auto Root.
3. Flash this custom recovery: TWRP (better than CWM).
4. You can remove the bloatware (HERE) and enjoy the stock ROM.
Joku1981 said:
Reflash the stock ROM.
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Reflashing now, I am not going to flash any custom ROMS I think, do you have any idea why this is happening?
Spunkiest said:
Reflashing now, I am not going to flash any custom ROMS I think, do you have any idea why this is happening?
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Sorry but I don't like the custom Roms. It's coz they are constantly updating and fixing things, no coz they are bad. Every device don't answer in same way with same ROM either. It's only my opinion . Last choice is always yours.
install this and made screenshot
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo&hl=fr
Joku1981 said:
Sorry but I don't like the custom Roms. It's coz they are constantly updating and fixing things, no coz they are bad. Every device don't answer in same way with same ROM either. It's only my opinion . Last choice is always yours.
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Think I'm on the same boat as you haha, all I want is the S5 look as the old Samsung to me now looks very outdated and old fashioned.
rayman95 said:
install this and made screenshot
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo&hl=fr
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Will do now
rayman95 said:
install this and made screenshot
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo&hl=fr
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Here you are http://postimg.org/gallery/2casxlwwm/7abd56e6/
very strange.....nothing particular...

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