Recently I replaced the USB port on an i337 that was previously my daughter's phone. I used a replacement part for an i9505. I noticed that the soft keys don't work. I can't say if they were working before I repaired the USB port since I didn't pay that much attention, and it was my daughter's phone.
So, is there anyway that the complete loss of the soft keys is related to the repair? Is there a way to tell if this is software related or a hardware issue? I have done a factory reset with no resolution. The phone is running the stock Samsung/AT&T ROM 5.0.1. After searching, I've read a few scattered ideas, but I haven't found any good guide yet.
TIA
lekmedm said:
Recently I replaced the USB port on an i337 that was previously my daughter's phone. I used a replacement part for an i9505. I noticed that the soft keys don't work. I can't say if they were working before I repaired the USB port since I didn't pay that much attention, and it was my daughter's phone.
So, is there anyway that the complete loss of the soft keys is related to the repair? Is there a way to tell if this is software related or a hardware issue? I have done a factory reset with no resolution. The phone is running the stock Samsung/AT&T ROM 5.0.1. After searching, I've read a few scattered ideas, but I haven't found any good guide yet.
TIA
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Actually, I think this phone was previously carrier unlocked with a code from cellunlocker. I don't know if that info is helpful.
lekmedm said:
Recently I replaced the USB port on an i337 that was previously my daughter's phone. I used a replacement part for an i9505. I noticed that the soft keys don't work. I can't say if they were working before I repaired the USB port since I didn't pay that much attention, and it was my daughter's phone.
So, is there anyway that the complete loss of the soft keys is related to the repair? Is there a way to tell if this is software related or a hardware issue? I have done a factory reset with no resolution. The phone is running the stock Samsung/AT&T ROM 5.0.1. After searching, I've read a few scattered ideas, but I haven't found any good guide yet.
TIA
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I have never replace the USB port before so I could not answer whether the softkey problem related to the hardware replacement. However, I ran into the softkeys problem when I updated my phone to OK2 version of lollipop. I solved the problem by installing the OC4 version of lollipop. If your stock AT&T rom is OK2 then softkey problem might be related to the software problem.
I won't dismiss any ideas about this being a ROM version issue, but the phone was working fine until my daughter destroyed the USB port. At least she didn't say anything about the soft keys not working. That's why I'm wondering about how to get to diagnosing this.
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Hi guys would be grateful for any help in this matter. I have recently purchased a HTC Wildifire which was functioning perfectly until I attempted to upgrade to android 2.2, when I did the touchscreen and buttons now refuse to respond to any input, both were working fine before the update was installed. I have tired Hard Reset and Recovery Mode both to no avail. I was wondering if you had any suggestions of how to fix this. The phone is currently not rooted and is running a T-mobile branded rom version 1.25.110.1
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I have exactly the same problem. Neither touch-screen nor any buttons work after installing Android 2.2 on my Wildfire. Interestingly, I am also with T-Mobile. Does anyone know how to deal with this fault?
Still no luck trying to fix this. I've tired to reflash the stock T-Mobile Rom RUU_Buzz_TMO_UK_1.14.110.1_Radio_13.45.55.24_3.35.15.19_release_130442_signed.exe but everytime i'm faced with the bootloader version 140 error. I can't create a goldcard because the touchscreen doesn't work hence can't enable USB debugging. I'm really at wits end dunno what to do, seems i'm just going to have to send it to HTC for repair =/
Hey guys! A week ago my phone started bugging, vibrating randomly and playing weird sounds until it turned off (rooted and rom installed, standard kernel). I tried to charge it but was unsuccesful. It simply would not charge nor connect to the pc. After playing with it i managed to get another rom installed. This did not fix the problem though. I believed the battery was the problem so I went and bought a new one, but once again it would not charge. I opened my phone to see if i could see any loose connection or something, but I was not able too see anything faulty. I'm now 100% sure this is a hardware issue, so would i be able to send it to Samsung for warranty-repair even though i have rooted my phone and flashed a different software? Thanks in advance!
I would really appreciate some help on this topic!
You tripped Knox so it's highly unlikely they'll repair it. Did you try a factory reset? Also might want to try flashing an Official firmware for your phone.
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Yes factory reset and everything. As I said I'm SURE this is a hardware issue because the USB transfer/battery transfer is damaged. I also am not able to connect to Odin which further confirms that it is hardware related. How can i flash an official rom without Odin?
I have now had it in for repair at a local proffesional (no warranty). He told me he was not able to repair it and that he was unable to find the source of the problem. I love this phone and I would do anything to get it working again...
croulder said:
I have now had it in for repair at a local proffesional (no warranty). He told me he was not able to repair it and that he was unable to find the source of the problem. I love this phone and I would do anything to get it working again...
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You could try to replace the USB module and see if that works. It's very cheap and worth a try.
I have already tried that.. I really have no idea of what to do
What can i flash via recovery to fully clean it of anything and set it as close as possible to factory standard or simply GET IT TO WORK? Any help is very appreciated
We bought a used Galaxy S5 for my son and thought we tested everything... life was good.
Then we figured out that screen rotation was not working. It is enabled in the settings. I Googled it and found out that we could do a “*#0*#” (without the quotation marks) to get into a service mode screen. It verified that neither the accelerometer nor the gyroscope were functioning.
Some posts seem to indicate that a hard reset might fix it, but the prior owner said that he reset it before sending it to us.
1) Could he have meant a different type of reset?
2) It could be a hardware problem and thus unfixable.
However, I have also read that these features "broke" with certain Android releases. I do not know what version he has on his phone (I can post it this evening if that is significant).
3) Without rooting it and installing Philz or some other software, is it possible to:
a) completely back up the phone
b) do a complete/hard/factory reset
c) restore it?
4) Would it possibly help to install a custom ROM?
I know enough to be dangerous with Android phones... I have a rooted S5 but I have to follow step-by-step directions. Your help would be deeply appreciated. Thanks.
Ok, so this is my wife's phone. After the last OTA update to QE1, she noticed that the WIFI would not turn on. I kinda ignored her for a couple of weeks until she really made a fuss of it. When I finally got around to it I also noticed that "CUSTOM" was present in the phone information area as well as upon bootup. I've searched XDA as well as other sites and tried everything I could think of but nothing has helped. I cannot mess with any WIFI settings because it will not turn on at all so I can't even access the menu. Neither Sprint nor Samsung will touch the phone because they claim I rooted it. I didn't. I have factory reset it numerous times with no luck. I have ODIN'd the software for a full reset and used all older software versions even. Following Sprint's own software updates, no luck. I have used the Samsung SmartSwitch program on the computer to also do a full reset to factory multiple times with no luck. The Samsung rep at the local Best Buy even tried it. The only thing that a full reset helps with is getting rid of the "CUSTOM" notification until you reboot the phone. It doesn't fix WIFI.
Has anyone had experience with this problem? I am getting ready to root it, but I'm not sure if that will even help. Additionally, the phone currently does not have Sprint service, I had to activate her old phone... So, I don't have access to the internet with the phone unless I reactivate it on an account... I looked at a root option, but it requires wifi...
I'm open to suggestions. Please help..
Ok, so no one has any input on how to fix my problem. Is it not possible with the locked bootloader?
dochummer said:
Ok, so no one has any input on how to fix my problem. What about hard bricking the phone? I've tried ODIN with different model firmware and I can't get a hard brick. Is it not possible with the locked bootloader?
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After running odin with stock firmware, go into recovery and hard reset the device again . As far as Hard Bricking on Purpose, that would be fraud, something not allowed to be discussed here. Mods please lock this thread.
Thanks for the reply. Sorry about breaking the forum rules, I went ahead and edited my original posting. I've already tried odin with stock firmware and hard resetting the device numerous times with no luck... I'd like to be able to dig deeper into the phone but I'm guessing that won't be possible with the locked boot loader?
I had a S4 (sgh-i337) for the last 3 years and just replaced it with Oneplus 5T recently.
I wanted to re-purpose the S4 as a mobile DLNA server for my car, but ran into a problem when I was upgrading to the latest AOSP rom.
I had the power button replaced last year and the new one is starting to fail as well. My thought was rather than trying to replace the power button again and then figure-out why ODIN restore isn't working (I have a MDL bootloader, it boots back to MDL rom, but hangs on the at&t boot screen - my thought is that I may need a sim card to complete the boot and this is the first time that I have tried to factory reset/Odin without a sim card)... my thought was for the low-low price for $25, I could get a i9505 motherboard from aliexpress and not have to deal with the pseudo-locked bootloader anymore.
the question - can I install the motherboard of a i9505 into the sgh-i337. I know fundamentally, the hardware is the same across the "snapdragon 600 based S4's line, but just wanted to make sure before I spent money that my thought was correct or if there are any other software issues that I might have.
I am not concerned about GSM connectivity, as I am only planning on using it to host videos for tethered wifi access in the car to other android tablets.
thanks for the input and advice.
When buying a 9505 motherboard, make sure you don't get a mobo that is made for the Chinese market.
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When buying a 9505 motherboard, make sure you don't get a mobo that is made for the Chinese market.
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whats wrong with the ones or the chinese market?
I see that most of they say from China, but are labeled 9505_J (if the pictures are to be believed)
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S4#Model_variants
it looks like the chinese ones are 9508, 9502, 959
If it's made for the China, they don't have Google apps like chrome and the play store.
I recall seeing posts where people had difficulty installing the missing apps.
The aliexpress board looks fine.
if its a 9505, my plan is to root it and install cm14.1; so as long as it truely is a 9505 and there isnt a concern that it is really a 9508, 9502, 959 that hasn't been relabeled.
thanks for your help
Good luck with your project.
If you want to use the phone as a phone, you could also look for an sgh-i337m which is the same as the AT&T s4 except there is no locked bootloader
update, I received the board, installed it and booted it up. it was a clean install, knox tripped (0x1), recent baseband and bootloader. after realizing the capacitive menu and back button weren't working, I after trying to root without tripping the knox bit, via an xda tutorial to install a older kernel prior to rooting; After that caused it to not boot, i was able to replace the kernel via odin.
I tried putting my i337 board back in to see if i would get a successful odin flash and boot and see if the capacitive menu and back button will work. cant get the i337 to perform the initial boot (stuck on the att boot screen) i put the 9505 board back in and after doing some research found that it isnt even seeing the buttons
via the *#2663# screen and check to make sure it says 0x1c on 'Part's Touch key FW version', as it doesnt show the Part's Touch key as existing / attached.
so i said whatever, installed twrp, wiped, installed cm (lineage) 17.1. I was unable to find the option to show software keys, so i added a software keys app from the playstore
so, all and all, it was a successful endeavor and well worth the $30 purchase. If i had not had the problem with the Part's Touch key / capacities buttons, i wish i would have done this years ago when i started rooting my phone to avoid the frustration with the locked bootloader (even if i had a hacked mdl bootloader)
now, just to find a dlna server app, so i can have the phone be a wifi ssd for movies in the car (for the kids in the back on road trips, not for the driver)
thanks for your input