HELP NEEDED. Lost GPS after 2 months of no issues - AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin

$20 via paypal to the person who can get me up and running again.
GPS is very important for my line of work, and I'm trying not to panic.
I'm on MK2. I've been using stock and SHOstock ROM flawlessly since getting the phone just before Christmas. I've NEVER had any GPS issues. Ever.
I decided to flash the Safestrap version of Hyperdrive on ROM Slot 1, along with MK2 kernel module. Installed fine. I flipped back to STOCK rom(SHOstock), until I had time to mess with the new ROM. On the way home from work, I realized I had no GPS.
Using GPS Tools and GPS Fix apps, no satellites showing at all.
I've done everything I can think of, including using ODIN to flash back to stock MK2. Still no dice.
Can anyone give a guy a hand? I'm currently running stock and have re-rooted using saferoot(the same way I rooted previously).
Thanks in advance!

Dlnp22 said:
GPS is very important for my line of work, and I'm trying not to panic.
I'm on MK2. I've been using stock and SHOstock ROM flawlessly since getting the phone just before Christmas. I've NEVER had any GPS issues ever.
I decided to flash Safestrap version of Hyperdrive on ROM Slot 1, along with MK2 kernel module. I flipped back to STOCK rom(SHOstock), until I had time to mess with the new ROM. This was all yesterday, at work(shh!). On the way home, no GPS.
I've done everything I can think of, including using ODIN to flash back to stock. Still no dice.
Can anyone give a guy a hand? I'm currently running stock and have re-rooted using saferoot(the same way I rooted previously).
p.s.- I've checked location services..everything's checked.
Thanks in advance!
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I've used this app in the past on my GS3 but it might work here.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cochibo.gpsstatus&hl=en
Also This post (on another forum was quite informative and it's worth a shot)
http://androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy-s4/761247-gps-fix-dummies-guide.html
There used to a method that involved the service menu on the GS3 but I'm not sure if it still applied

hednik said:
I've used this app in the past on my GS3 but it might work here.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cochibo.gpsstatus&hl=en
Also This post (on another forum was quite informative and it's worth a shot)
http://androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy-s4/761247-gps-fix-dummies-guide.html
There used to a method that involved the service menu on the GS3 but I'm not sure if it still applied
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Yes, I've had that message forum(2nd link) saved for some time now. I've done everything in that thread and used the GPS app tools, and nothing has helped. Can't locate ANY satellites.

Dlnp22 said:
Yes, I've had that message forum(2nd link) saved for some time now. I've done everything in that thread and used the GPS app tools, and nothing has helped. Can't locate ANY satellites.
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No possbility of a hardware issue ?

hednik said:
No possbility of a hardware issue ?
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Nothing has happened to the phone(no drops/spills/etc). It started right after flashing the new ROM, so I'm fairly certain it has to be related.

Did u try flashing older modem / baseband. .... I read that couples people confirmed by using MDL modem. .... check your PM....
Swyped from MK2 Dark Venomous X1

ted77usa said:
Did u try flashing older modem / baseband. .... I read that couples people confirmed by using MDL modem. .... check your PM....
Swyped from MK2 Dark Venomous X1
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Ted, per our extended private message convo on Friday, thanks for giving me a good shove in the right direction!

Dlp22, I have the same problem, did you solve it?
any suggestion!

I had the same problem after upgrading to MK2, almost on the verge of getting rid of GS4 and switching to another device. But for now, I have fixed it by installing Hyperdrive RS13 using Safestrap on Stock slot (did take a backup of the stock slot before wiping it out)...

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com.sec.app.MIPErrorNotifier running after restart

Another odd thing I am seeing since the new update, is every time I reboot, if I go into the task manager to see all my open applications... After about a minute or so, I notice there is an app in there that says MIPerroractivity, when I click app info it says it is an app called com.sec.app.MIPErrorNotifier. Why is this automatically open like an app in my task manager when I reboot? Any ody else seeing this?
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I see this too
Thanks for the reply. Was hoping it wasn't just me. Perhaps someone with more insight could shed some light on this.
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Same here. Not sure what this is, and if I should just freeze it using Titanium backup. Searched google and the first hit was this post
One of the subsequent posts indicates that this app existed on the S3 late last year too - http://forums.androidcentral.com/sp...ng-galaxy-s3-sprint-version-stock-rooted.html
Same here! I'm wondering if we rename it to .bak at the end if that will affect anything... anyone willing to test that lol?
Joe0113 said:
Same here! I'm wondering if we rename it to .bak at the end if that will affect anything... anyone willing to test that lol?
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I froze it using Titanium backup. No ill effects so far
QUESTION: Is everyone here running the latest KT Kernel. Bc when I reverted back to the MF9 kernel, I didn't get that anymore...
I am bone stock, haven't even rooted it yet. First time I haven't rooted a phone right out of the gate.
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Same here just updated this morning. Bone stock and not rooted. Shows up after every reboot.
I did the update myself not via ota. Did everyone else here do it that way? Or did you receive the update via ota?
Maybe its somehow related to the way sprint is rolling out the update?
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Did mine ota
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Happy I found this thread! Thought it was only me. I flashed the MF9 zip, and I'm using KT kernel.
The thing running doesn't really bother me, I'd just like to know what it's for. I kill it every time I reboot anyway
Semtronix said:
Happy I found this thread! Thought it was only me. I flashed the MF9 zip, and I'm using KT kernel.
The thing running doesn't really bother me, I'd just like to know what it's for. I kill it every time I reboot anyway
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You didnt odin the modem tar?
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johnfred1987 said:
You didnt odin the modem tar?
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Should I have? I used Odin to get to stock MDL, then flashed the MF9 zip in recovery. Nothing else. Why would I need to flash the modem if the modem is in the OTA?
Semtronix said:
Should I have? I used Odin to get to stock MDL, then flashed the MF9 zip in recovery. Nothing else. Why would I need to flash the modem if the modem is in the OTA?
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Did the same thing.
I also get this PITA notice.
Only thing I have been able to find so far is it appears to have something to do with "Mobile IP ERRor".
I will not claim to know what this means.
I have noticed that I have no cell service while roaming at home anymore.
Hopefully, this is because I am slightly (1/4 mile) outside of the official roaming service area.
I am hoping I can reset the phone profile once I get back into Sprint's network later today.
I am also not sure if this is related to MY upgrading to MF9 using the manual ZIP from SD card method and not waiting for the official OTA update.
I already posted that I did the ota stock non rooted and it appears for me.
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After a bit of review
Ok, so I've been doing a little testing this AM to see if I could get to the bottom of this error.
After rebooting, locking and unlocking a ton of times I've decided its related to wifi connecting on the initial boot.
After a while I started noticing a pattern in relation to the toast message that pops up when it initially connects to wifi and the error showing up.
To confirm my theory, I removed the local wifi at my office, and on reboot, no error.
I have zero clue on how to fix the issue, but just wanted to point any devs looking into this in the right direction.
Additional notes, I'm stock, not rooted, and updated via the sdcard method.
skitzo2000 said:
Ok, so I've been doing a little testing this AM to see if I could get to the bottom of this error.
After rebooting, locking and unlocking a ton of times I've decided its related to wifi connecting on the initial boot.
After a while I started noticing a pattern in relation to the toast message that pops up when it initially connects to wifi and the error showing up.
To confirm my theory, I removed the local wifi at my office, and on reboot, no error.
I have zero clue on how to fix the issue, but just wanted to point any devs looking into this in the right direction.
Additional notes, I'm stock, not rooted, and updated via the sdcard method.
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I believe you are absolutely correct in your assumption. I can replicate this as you say. Also, I am completely stock, unrooted and gained the update via OTA.
I did crawrj mf9 update for rooted mf9 and not haveing the issues only had to clear my google account (data) check out his thread maybe there that ll help yall
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Has anyone totally deleted it (not freeze it, but DELETE IT) from system/apps ??

[Q] MF9 update issues

Hello everyone.
I recently got a GS4, and it has the MF9 update. I've been suffering from poor data connection, dropped signal, etc. After doing some searching, I've found that it is a well known problem.
My questions for you guys:
1) If I root and install a custom rom based on MF9, will I have the same issues?
2) Would I be better off just rooting and installing the latest OTA before MF9?
Thank you!
Custom rom might help. I'm stock rooted mf9 and have no problem whatsoever.
bjb_nyj101 said:
Hello everyone.
I recently got a GS4, and it has the MF9 update. I've been suffering from poor data connection, dropped signal, etc. After doing some searching, I've found that it is a well known problem.
My questions for you guys:
1) If I root and install a custom rom based on MF9, will I have the same issues?
2) Would I be better off just rooting and installing the latest OTA before MF9?
Thank you!
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I'm sacs custom Rom and have no connectivity issues I highly recommend it.
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bjb_nyj101 said:
Hello everyone.
I recently got a GS4, and it has the MF9 update. I've been suffering from poor data connection, dropped signal, etc. After doing some searching, I've found that it is a well known problem.
My questions for you guys:
1) If I root and install a custom rom based on MF9, will I have the same issues?
2) Would I be better off just rooting and installing the latest OTA before MF9?
Thank you!
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Your connections issues are with your phone (hardware or software), sprint's network or you location.
Doubtful that a ROM will make 'much' difference if you already have problems.
What might help is starting at complete stock MF9 - rwilco12 has a full 'one-click' with root here There is also a full wipe (clears the data partition too) that might be a better option for starting out.
Then once you get your phone activated update the PRL and then the Profile.
THEN maybe start thinking about ROMs. Spend some time looking reading and then reading some more and you will find what you need.
Im having signal issues but they are workinh on lte upgrades right now in my area I got much better connection today after flash comadose mod, I went from around 500 kbps to 2 mbps quite a change and I love it but im still having trouble with 3g dropping out completely still in areas I get 2mbps and then it comes back after like a couple mins sometimes I see an ehrpd error code when it happens
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leaderbuilder said:
Your connections issues are with your phone (hardware or software), sprint's network or you location.
Doubtful that a ROM will make 'much' difference if you already have problems.
What might help is starting at complete stock MF9 - rwilco12 has a full 'one-click' with root here There is also a full wipe (clears the data partition too) that might be a better option for starting out.
Then once you get your phone activated update the PRL and then the Profile.
THEN maybe start thinking about ROMs. Spend some time looking reading and then reading some more and you will find what you need.
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Thanks for all the great info. I'm just at a loss as to what the problem could be. I don't think it's the phone itself; the previous owner said he had zero issues with it. I thought it could be Sprint's crappy network, but I activated my iPhone 5 for a few hours and had none of the issues I have on the GS4
bjb_nyj101 said:
Thanks for all the great info. I'm just at a loss as to what the problem could be. I don't think it's the phone itself; the previous owner said he had zero issues with it. I thought it could be Sprint's crappy network, but I activated my iPhone 5 for a few hours and had none of the issues I have on the GS4
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Well since you say you got it used - from someone else, I'd re-iterate reloading the entire stock MF9 from the .tar (or one-click) to reload/reset all partitions and take it back to stock. Without starting fresh you (and us here) have no real idea what is on it.
Then again with what I recommended previously.
leaderbuilder said:
Well since you say you got it used - from someone else, I'd re-iterate reloading the entire stock MF9 from the .tar (or one-click) to reload/reset all partitions and take it back to stock. Without starting fresh you (and us here) have no real idea what is on it.
Then again with what I recommended previously.
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Yeah, I did restore it back to stock MF9 and the problem persists
bjb_nyj101 said:
Yeah, I did restore it back to stock MF9 and the problem persists
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Did you restore via Odin? or just the zip(s)
If problem persists after full Odin to stock, updating PRL and Profile then I'd say it's your device. Look at warranty. You could try some tweaks like ComaDose etc. But if they don't do the trick then I don't know.

[Q] Tried to downgrade to MF9 after upgrading to MJA.

So... I did the stupid thing. I attempted to go back to my old MF9 backup through TWRP after upgrading to MJA, and now my wifi won't even turn on. I've been trying to figure this out for a few hours now, trying various fixes. I've tried to use ODIN to flash back to complete stock, but that just destroys my phone until I flash a recovery through ODIN. Everything I've seen on the forums so far has made it seem as though there is no hope since Samsung added in Knox.
I'm sorry if this has been resolved elsewhere, but I've literally been searching the General. Q&A, Android Development, Original Android Development, and Developer forums for several hours today with no luck. Can someone please help me with this? I just want my phone to be fully functional again...
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Here's the deal; my main problem was with Wifi not working. The Stock MF9 Kernel was not working, but the 4.2.2 TW Kernel found here finally did.
did you try this?
leaderbuilder said:
did you try this?
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Yes. Nothing changed when I did that. I suppose that I should call out that I am currently on MF9.
dante042 said:
So... I did the stupid thing. I attempted to go back to my old MF9 backup through TWRP after upgrading to MJA, and now my wifi won't even turn on. I've been trying to figure this out for a few hours now, trying various fixes. I've tried to use ODIN to flash back to complete stock, but that just destroys my phone until I flash a recovery through ODIN. Everything I've seen on the forums so far has made it seem as though there is no hope since Samsung added in Knox.
I'm sorry if this has been resolved elsewhere, but I've literally been searching the General. Q&A, Android Development, Original Android Development, and Developer forums for several hours today with no luck. Can someone please help me with this? I just want my phone to be fully functional again...
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i just gave up on trying to do a restore. I actually used Titanium to get as much information from my old backup as possible then just rolled with it. I know that probably isn't what you wanted to hear but that what worked for me.. hope that helps
I have read that the WiFi issue may be a Kernel issue.. Did you try a different TouchWiz kernel and see if it worked out?
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lmayes69 said:
i just gave up on trying to do a restore. I actually used Titanium to get as much information from my old backup as possible then just rolled with it. I know that probably isn't what you wanted to hear but that what worked for me.. hope that helps
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This is actually what I was trying to do, sadly. Titanium was backing up my info to the phone storage rather than the SD card, and I had to do a data wipe to get to MJA, so I lost them. I figured I could restore to my MF9 backup to redo them, and that's when the trouble started.
I finally got it working. I had to try several different kernels until one finally worked. Now about flashing a new ROM...
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dante042 said:
I finally got it working. I had to try several different kernels until one finally worked. Now about flashing a new ROM...
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What kernel did you use and how did you install it? I'm having a similar issue and can't find a fix.
Scott02 said:
What kernel did you use and how did you install it? I'm having a similar issue and can't find a fix.
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Scott, check my first post. I edited it with a link to the page with the kernel I used. Make sure that you choose the correct kernel for your Android version. The MF9 and MJA designators have nothing to do with which kernel you need, so make sure to check in your "aboout phone" section to find out what android version you're running. Using the 4.3 kernel on 4.2.2 will cause a bootloop, which is easily fixed by flashing the correct kernel.

[Q] GPS only works with Hyperdrive, not with stock or ShosStock

3 week old S4, MF3 build, with safestrap 3.65, stock ROM in stock slot, using Hyperdrive RLS10.2 in slot one (flashed Hyperdrive, the ATT compatibility pack and the MF3 module (jflteatt-MF3-modules.zip)), GPS works perfectly when running Hyperdrive.
I deleted and recreated slot one and flashed SHOStock 2.3 and the MF3 module. All went well, except for GPS functionality. I can turn it on and I see the flashing icon in the left side of the status bar, but my apps do not see any satellites or get a GPS lock - tried GPS Test and GPS Status and Tools. To try and diagnose, I activated the stock slot and booted to stock. Same problem, GPS turns on but cant see satellites or get a lock. Then I deleted slot 1, recreated it and restored my Hyperdrive nandroid. Booted to Hyperdrive and GPS again works perfectly. But, If I boot to stock or restore my ShoStock nandroid and boot to ShoStock, GPS does not see satellites or lock.
Any suggestions as to how to diagnose/fix this problem?
Thanks!
smalis said:
3 week old S4, MF3 build, with safestrap 3.65, stock ROM in stock slot, using Hyperdrive RLS10.2 in slot one (flashed Hyperdrive, the ATT compatibility pack and the MF3 module (jflteatt-MF3-modules.zip)), GPS works perfectly when running Hyperdrive.
I deleted and recreated slot one and flashed SHOStock 2.3 and the MF3 module. All went well, except for GPS functionality. I can turn it on and I see the flashing icon in the left side of the status bar, but my apps do not see any satellites or get a GPS lock - tried GPS Test and GPS Status and Tools. To try and diagnose, I activated the stock slot and booted to stock. Same problem, GPS turns on but cant see satellites or get a lock. Then I deleted slot 1, recreated it and restored my Hyperdrive nandroid. Booted to Hyperdrive and GPS again works perfectly. But, If I boot to stock or restore my ShoStock nandroid and boot to ShoStock, GPS does not see satellites or lock.
Any suggestions as to how to diagnose/fix this problem?
Thanks!
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I am having the same issue. Were you able to find a solution to this problem?
purav17 said:
I am having the same issue. Were you able to find a solution to this problem?
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For some reason, the problem went away on its own - but my ultimate solution was to leave ATT for T-Mobile and trade in the S4 for a Nexus 5. Having to use Safestrap to flash a ROM bugged me to no end, and I am loving the Nexus 5.
Any solution?
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purav17 said:
I am having the same issue. Were you able to find a solution to this problem?
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Did you find something or it went away for you too?
TransformixS4 said:
Any solution?
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Did you find something or it went away for you too?
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Using this has always fixed my gps issues
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=by.zatta.agps
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drock212 said:
Using this has always fixed my gps issues
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=by.zatta.agps
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Thanks, I will try.
Edit: Didn't work
GPS issue : works with hyperdrive ROM but not with Chaos, Phoenix ROM - ATT Galaxy S4
TransformixS4 said:
Thanks, I will try.
Edit: Didn't work
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I am having the same issue. GPS works with Hyperdrive but not woth other custom Roms (Chaos, Phoenix Rom). Can somebody please help with this ?. I really love the phoenix ROM but couldnt use it as my daily driver beacuse of this gps issue . Thanks
MAD12 said:
I am having the same issue. GPS works with Hyperdrive but not woth other custom Roms (Chaos, Phoenix Rom). Can somebody please help with this ?. I really love the phoenix ROM but couldnt use it as my daily driver beacuse of this gps issue . Thanks
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I use Phoenix ROM with alllllll S5 features because it is worth it.
No GPS but all S5 sounds better,
TransformixS4 said:
I use Phoenix ROM with alllllll S5 features because it is worth it.
No GPS but all S5 sounds better,
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Thanks for the response . I tried to post this in the Phoenix / Chaos ROM sections, but they didn't let me post this because I am a junior member. Is there any way we could let the developers know this issue ? i tried sending messages, but no response .
I am glad to know that this issue is not just for me.
MAD12 said:
Thanks for the response . I tried to post this in the Phoenix / Chaos ROM sections, but they didn't let me post this because I am a junior member. Is there any way we could let the developers know this issue ? i tried sending messages, but no response .
I am glad to know that this issue is not just for me.
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Well, I have the S4 Active.
But it is aslo AT&T. Glad to know other people have this too.
PM me your message and I will post and say it is from you.
I had issues with my GPS once I upgraded to KitKat. Lasted for months with various ROMS installed and was going crazy after trying every fix that was out there.
Finally fixed the problem by flashing NB1 modem instead of NC1. Give that method a try if you are out of options...worked for me!
kevinco1 said:
I had issues with my GPS once I upgraded to KitKat. Lasted for months with various ROMS installed and was going crazy after trying every fix that was out there.
Finally fixed the problem by flashing NB1 modem instead of NC1. Give that method a try if you are out of options...worked for me!
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Tried flashing NB1 modem as well. Still GPS doesnt work.
I also have such problem. Only in Hyperdrive I have GPS. Even on stock flashed by Odin I don't have it.
I read somewhere that it may come from CSC settings. Does anybody knows how to play with that CSCs and how to "copy" CSC from Hyperdrive to any other ROM?
basf11 said:
I also have such problem. Only in Hyperdrive I have GPS. Even on stock flashed by Odin I don't have it.
I read somewhere that it may come from CSC settings. Does anybody knows how to play with that CSCs and how to "copy" CSC from Hyperdrive to any other ROM?
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Interesting. For me, so far GPS didnt work on CHAOS ROM and PHOENIX Rom. It works well in stock / imperium ROM / Hyperdrive ROM . I hope someone finds a fix for this. Phoenix is too good to not use everyday.
Solution Found. Check below. Its about changing the csc file. after changing it my GPS works awesome
Explanation is at the last post in this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784826#post54353480
Suggested solution worked on Phoenix ROM, but didn't work on Goldeneye ROM. Anyways it's a solution for this problem in some cases.
Hey guys I have a nc1 att rooted s4 I have no GPS working, after I flashed hyperdrive and nc1 modules. Doing some research I saw this post for CSC codes I looked in my system file and went in the CSC codes file and I don't see a line for GPS.. How can I fix this? I have correct APN, I already Odin back to stock twice still no GPS . currently on bb 3.3
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HAVOK83 said:
Hey guys I have a nc1 att rooted s4 I have no GPS working, after I flashed hyperdrive and nc1 modules. Doing some research I saw this post for CSC codes I looked in my system file and went in the CSC codes file and I don't see a line for GPS.. How can I fix this? I have correct APN, I already Odin back to stock twice still no GPS . currently on bb 3.3
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This is what I did. I odin back to NB1 base. changed the CSC to UK code ( I couldnt find the US CSC codes listed ). Then installed the Phoenix ROM. Its woking like a charm.

Help a noob get PAC on his phone

I've hard bricked this thing once trying to flash a rom once. Tried to gain custom recovery via AUTOREC. Should be called Autowreck.
Sometimes it is best just to ask to be pointed in the right direction.
I just learned about LOKI and SAFESTRAP. BUT are these just for TW based ROMS? I want a CM based ROM. PACROM, specifically. I see others with this AT&T phone running it.
Will someone please help a noob with a tutorial or advice and stop me from running in circles? W/ rooted 4.4.2, NC1 build.
Start with reading well the SafeStrap thread by Hashcode in Q&A
and the All Thinks ATT, MK2 in General
You can only use SafeStrap and can not flash non TW roms or custom recoveries/kernels, so CM AOSP etc
Sorry
rugmankc said:
Start with reading well the SafeStrap thread by Hashcode in Q&A
and the All Thinks ATT, MK2 in General
You can only use SafeStrap and can not flash non TW roms or custom recoveries/kernels, so CM AOSP etc
Sorry
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Been reading the safe strap thread. 89 pages! Stumped on the first one. ENCRYPTED? Not sure. How do I tell? Nb1, Mk2, Mf3 software? No idea. Did not see it in settings> about device. How do I tell is the next step I guess.
On to check the All Thinks Mk2 thread. Sorry for my noobness.
New Song said:
Been reading the safe strap thread. 89 pages! Stumped on the first one. ENCRYPTED? Not sure. How do I tell? Nb1, Mk2, Mf3 software? No idea. Did not see it in settings> about device. How do I tell is the next step I guess.
On to check the All Thinks Mk2 thread. Sorry for my noobness.
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Get a terminal emulator on your phone. In it type:
su
getprop ro.bootloader
What does it say? Look at the last three characters
Edit, in about devices what is your baseband, last three characters?
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Sorry, I thought you NC1 now?
jd will get you sorted, he is more hands on with safestrap than i am
but, the gist of it is going to All Thinks ATT, MK2 and to post 5
but read all you can in both threads--:good:
Nc1. So this is the SafeStrap file: JFLTE-3.72-kk-B01.apk. How a bow the encryption determination? Sound like a bootloader if it is encrypted.
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Nc1. So this is the SafeStrap file: JFLTE-3.72-kk-B01.apk. How a bow the encryption determination? Sound like a bootloader if it is encrypted.
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Did you get nb1 from your baseband? Is your device encrypted? That's different than than the bootloader. Your bootloader is definitely locked. But you can root by updating to nc1 and using towelroot and then safestrap.
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jd1639 said:
Did you get nb1 from your baseband? Is your device encrypted? That's different than than the bootloader. Your bootloader is definitely locked. But you can root by updating to nc1 and using towelroot and then safestrap.
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NC 1
I am rooted. SS installed. ROM DL'ed ready to go. Creating ROM slot. Or trying t seems stuck. I know it takes about 5 minutes. But it's been about 15-20
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New Song said:
NC 1
I am rooted. SS installed. ROM DL'ed ready to go. Creating ROM slot. Or trying t seems stuck. I know it takes about 5 minutes. But it's been about 15-20
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You have to use the stock slot, not a secondary slot
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jd1639 said:
You have to use the stock slot, not a secondary slot
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Aaaaand. S'S stopped working. Uninstalled, reinstalled and the same. Technology fails me.
New Song said:
Aaaaand. S'S stopped working. Uninstalled, reinstalled and the same. Technology fails me.
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What are you trying to flash? PAC isn't going to work, it's cm based. You can only flash touch wiz based roms
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Anything else. I have Gravitron zip ready to go. But I cannot even get S'S to open now. "SafeStrap has stopped working". Even after attempted reinstalls. If there was someone here local I could just delegate this to, I would.
New Song said:
Anything else. I have Gravitron zip ready to go. But I cannot even get S'S to open now. "SafeStrap has stopped working". Even after attempted reinstalls. If there was someone here local I could just delegate this to, I would.
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You probably have to use Odin to re-flash nb1 and start over
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jd1639 said:
You probably have to use Odin to re-flash nb1 and start over
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That may be. Got safestrap to start working by using se linu mode changer. Still stuck at updating partition details. Gonna start a thread on that I think. Maybe one on the search functions too.
New Song said:
That may be. Got safestrap to start working by using se linu mode changer. Still stuck at updating partition details. Gonna start a thread on that I think. Maybe one on the search functions too.
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Just as an FYI, I've had very good results with Golden Eye installed via SafeStrap. No problems with it, whatsoever, in my experience. That being said, I'm tired of being restricted to touchwiz ROMs so I've bought a T-Mobile S4 (unlocked SIM/Bootloader) and will be selling my ATT one soon.
Marc
Frankenscript said:
Just as an FYI, I've had very good results with Golden Eye installed via SafeStrap. No problems with it, whatsoever, in my experience. That being said, I'm tired of being restricted to touchwiz ROMs so I've bought a T-Mobile S4 (unlocked SIM/Bootloader) and will be selling my ATT one soon.
Marc
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Starting to feel the same way. Flashing this sgh-i337 is turning out to be quite an infuriating ordeal. So much conflicting info. Allllll these ROMs available for S4, it seems. But they don't work because this version isn't compatible. And the Tw ones I've tried ALL DAY are not working either. Granted, I was not using SS correctly initially, but now that they are successfully loading in the stock slot are not working. Graviton never boots, stays on the ouroboros snake screen. Imperium has no data or wifi etc (i9505 rom? I tried it as it said it was verified working 9th i337. Nope. Figured it was a problem when it said i9505 on my model). Goldeneye, actually can connect, wifi etc. But when I change settings in Wanam, it does not take them (after reboot). Had all the other connectivity issues until I flashed a patch. Also, I was pretty happy to see than I could activate hotspot. But my device was nowhere to be found by other devices. Modules, kernals, patches, oh my... out of all the tutorials for S4's on the wide wide world of internets, nothing seems to fly. This must be the red headed bastard child of Android.
I know it is all user error, but can nothing be simple?
Just want a simple rom and hotspot. That looks awesome. Hrm.
About to try this GE download. GE-XXUGNG4-37.zip. I tried the later NG-8-38 version last time. And yes, I did the ST update at&t module update previously.
Great googley moogley! I think he's finally got it, folks! Ooooh. Niiice. So smooth. Roomy!
This hacking biz ain't for the faint of heart. Thanks guys!!! MUCH APPRECIAT3D! :good:
Paraphrasing, I think, Tom Hanks
"It's suppose to hard, the hard is what makes it great. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it."
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rugmankc said:
Paraphrasing, I think, Tom Hanks
"It's suppose to hard, the hard is what makes it great. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it."
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Avoid the clap.... Jimmy Dugan.
Hey that's good advice kid....

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