Hi,
My S4 is having problems with the screen flashing when put in low brightness or the screen is left on for too long.
This is my phones SSN: I9505GSMH. It's suppose to be an international version of the phone.
I first encountered the issue after I unrooted my phone. I flashed a random stock firmware (the correct android version) from Sammobile and after a couple of weeks, I noticed the screen flashing. I tested to see what was causing the problem and it seemed to fix when I put the bright up until it stopped flashing. I can't put the brightness into auto adjust because it will automatically adjust the bright too low when in a dark environment.
The other issue is that all the apps that require a phone number verification is now not letting me access my accounts because my old number is inactive so I can't receive the codes. Is there a way around this?
Are you sure you flashed the correct rom from sammobile.com for your phone?
audit13 said:
Are you sure you flashed the correct rom from sammobile.com for your phone?
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I did say I flashed a random one.
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Hi!
I was on the S5 v5.0 Port when i decided to go back to stock, started flashing the most recent firmware for our device ( i thought) N9005ZHUENF1 for the HK version im now hurtfully aware of )when i ran into the system/cache ext4 issue (no **** sherlock due to wrong firmware)
And i fixed this by downloadin the N3kitkat.torrent file and a valid pitfile and flashed that version which is AP_N9005XXUENA6_340325_REV03_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar without issue.
Now to my issues
*no sound anywhere
*randomly vibrating like in haptic feedback
*slow and bad response and sometimes no response at all
*lockscreen wont open, i can draw my finger on the background as usual but then it goes black
*kies wont find my phone
*it reconnects to wifi spontaneiously
And more...
can i be on the hong kong bootloader still?
Have tried different firmwares and different kernels
Have tried to clean dirt from chargingport but no difference
What do you suggest i do?
Hi there. Very sorry to post about this - I've tried my best to solve the issue on my own and doing various searches, here and elsewhere, but to no avail. Long and short of it is that WiFi and Bluetooth both seem to have died on me.
I have a Canadian Bell Samsung Galaxy S4 (SGH-I337M). I have been installing Danvdh's Google Edition ROM for some time now, and so far, it's been great. After installing 4.4.4 (clean, after a full wipe), it seemed to work, but my phone froze up - completely unresponsive, including the power switch. Pulled the battery but then afterwards could not turn on WiFi or BT - just says "Turning Wifi On" but nothing ever happens - the message just stays there perpetually. Bluetooth same thing, except the message goes away after a few seconds.
I've tried all of the following to try to restore WiFi, none of which has worked:
- Odin reflash of modem.bin and NON-HLOS.bin, multiple times (from the most recent stock ROM for my device - I337MVLUFNE1, 4.4.2)
- Complete reversion to stock (I337MVLUFNE1, 4.4.2) using Odin - neither WiFi nor BT worked under stock either
- Factory reset while in stock
- After rooting stock, using an SQL editor to check the value of wifi_display_on - it was 0 but just to make sure I set it to 0 again
- After rooting stock, deleting wpa_supplicant.conf in both /data/misc/wifi/ and /etc/wifi/
- Reinstalling Danvdh 4.4.4 (clean), but this time with the Googy kernel rather than the KT kernel (in both cases it was the customized version, not the pure Nexus one)
- Also tried, just for the heck of it, switching to ART to see if that might make a difference - it didn't
- Ringing a bell, opening a book and lighting a candle
In other words, I am at my wits' end. If anyone might have any suggestions - even just a link to some other possible solution I would be most grateful. I have tried searching, both in XDA and elsewhere, for a possible solution and have tried everything I've found, but so far, nothing has worked. Any suggestions would be most appreciated.
Please note - I originally posted this in the thread for Danvdh's ROM. I didn't get any feedback there, so suspect I perhaps might be posting the question in the wrong place, so am trying here, in addition to the thread for Canadian S4s. I trust such cross-posting is OK (but if not please let me know).
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Hi there. .....
- Ringing a bell, opening a book and lighting a candle
In other words, I am at my wits' end. If anyone might have any suggestions - even just a link to some other possible solution I would be most grateful. I have tried searching, both in XDA and elsewhere, for a possible solution and have tried everything I've found, but so far, nothing has worked. Any suggestions would be most appreciated.
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To be honest, I have no idea if that could be related... on one of my I9300, directly after OTA, I lost the WiFi and BT. Problem was WiFi or/and BT, when I pressed to switch it on, was turning on, for maybe 0.5 sec, and then was turning itself off.
now the funny story: because I unrooted it and cleaned prior to OTA, it was immaculate, so I took it to Sammys hiTech local specialists.
They two times were returning phone to me, stating that they are unable to repeat the problem. So, I asked them to not send it back, and that I'll pick it from Service Centre. I used that opportunity, and asked another local master to show me how to use the WiFi on my 100% working phone. He itself packed it into same envelope and disappeard for half a time, after that itme I was informed that my phone will be sent to me after motherboard replacement.
now, the correlation: no (in theory) action which could affect hardware, obviously CAUSED damage. If I'd be you, I'd try to restore the clean condition, and I'd go to service centre.
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now, the correlation: no (in theory) action which could affect hardware, obviously CAUSED damage. If I'd be you, I'd try to restore the clean condition, and I'd go to service centre.
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Thanks very much - appreciate the suggestion, but the warranty on my phone ended last month, so I'd get hit for a bill for the repair.
You raise a good point - it may well be a simple hardware failure that happened, coincidentally, when I updated. Alas, I wouldn't know where to begin to try to figure out whether or not it is a hardware failure...
I have the same problem with WiFi (bluetooth works though) after upgrading to 4.4.2 today.
The only modification I had done before were CF-AutoRoot and TWR.
I unrooted from SuperSU's menu prior to upgrading to stock 4.4.2 with KIES, everything seemed to work, except now I can't turn on wifi.
Where can I get the modem.bin for a Canadian Bell Samsung Galaxy S4 (SGH-I337M)?
Thanks for any help!
Here's the about screen: (Shouldn't the Baseband version be the same as the build? What gives?)
Tsuushin said:
Where can I get the modem.bin for a Canadian Bell Samsung Galaxy S4 (SGH-I337M)?
Thanks for any help!
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Tsuushin said:
I have the same problem with WiFi (bluetooth works though) after upgrading to 4.4.2 today.
The only modification I had done before were CF-AutoRoot and TWR.
I unrooted from SuperSU's menu prior to upgrading to stock 4.4.2 with KIES, everything seemed to work, except now I can't turn on wifi.
Where can I get the modem.bin for a Canadian Bell Samsung Galaxy S4 (SGH-I337M)?
Thanks for any help!
Here's the about screen: (Shouldn't the Baseband version be the same as the build? What gives?)
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I don't remember where I got mine but it was extracted from the latest stock rom. Googling the build led me to this page, which seems to have links to download the most recent stock for the S4.
Not sure about your other question. I know when I update a new custom rom, the baseband version doesn't change - that only changes when I update the modem or flash an updated stock rom using Odin. You might also want to try flashing the NON-HLOS.bin file - I read elsewhere that that has helped others. Of course, feel free to also try all the other options I've noted above.
In case it helps other people with the same problem, here's what I did that fixed the WiFi issue:
I flashed the latest modem.bin (twice) and NON-HLOS.bin, but it didn't fix the WiFi.
I flashed the latest stock ROM, and now WiFi works.
Cheers.
Hi guys
I need some quick help identifying what happened to my S4. It's not bricked by the way, it's just some weird debugging mode which became enabled.
I have just sold it on eBay, and therefore I performed a standard factory reset followed instantly by a standard ODIN flash of the official latest firmware to remove root (which is something I've done many times on this phone without an issue).
However this time, since I did it, everytime I turn the phone on, just before the standard Samsung Galaxy S4 logo appears, I get a strange flashing screen which displays some technical details on the phone (different to the one I used to have when running a custom kernel) which include: serial number, Knox status, power on reason, some CPU details and in particular, a line saying debug mode level: medium. I have never came across it so I tried removing the battery and re-flashing the software, neither of which have helped.
I would like to find out if anyone had come across this and if so, how could this be revered back as I need to ship the phone to the buyer.
Attached is the photo I managed to capture with my DSLR which shows more detail... Please help.
Thanks a lot
Regards
Please can someone take a look at this?
mateuszd said:
Please can someone take a look at this?
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mateuszd said:
Please can someone take a look at this?
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Go to recovery and make a factory reset, when the galaxy s4 logo shows up remove the battery immediately, wait 5 seconds then go to download mode and flash the firmware, after the device reboots make a factory reset again
Will try that, what I did so far is flashing the latest Black Edition rom which removed the issue and then flashing back the latest normal ROM and the issue came back straight away. It's like a weird bootloader it comes with.
I'm downloading an older ROM from March as this is the one I flashed a while ago and had no problems with.
Fixed it, just downloaded I9505XXUFNB8 which is from March and flashed it, then, updated over OTA. It's now on latest version without the weird bootscreen issue.
What's strange is that it was an official (latest) build downloaded from SamMobile and later downloaded again though SamFirm tool and both produced same behaviour yet upgrading to it though OTA did not cause the issue.
Thanks
Hello everyone, i'm new to XDA forums and hopefully i'll find a solution to my problem here.
I am always stuck on EDGE (E) when it comes to mobile network usage, regardless of where i am. I've tried using my SIM card in another phone and it instantly goes to HSPA+ (H+).
My phone is pretty much new and i didnt mess much with it as i dont know enough about phones to play with them in that way, it has been like this ever since i took it. There is one thing that i think its most likely causing it and that is that my phone was rooted when i bought it. >>> I dont know anything about advantages/disadvantages of rooted phone and if this may or may not cause any problems but i've never had this kind of an issue before with any phone and none of my phones before were rooted. <<<
I wanted to try and unroot the device by using Mobile ODIN Pro from Google Play Store but i stopped before i even started as the PRO version that is needed for this to be done says my device is not supported and therefore i cannot buy it. I had the Lite version and there are like 4-5 features that require PRO version in order for them to be used.
I have a GT-I9505 running on 4.4.2 android version, i'm from Serbia with mts as provider for what it matters.
P.S. My network mode is set to WCDMA/GSM (auto connect), if i change it to WCDMA only i lose network completely and if i put GSM only its again back on EDGE.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Let's make sure you actually have an I9505. Try to enter download mode (shut the S4 off, then hold volume down, home, and power). The model at the top of the screen with the green Android on it is the actual model of your S4.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Let's make sure you actually have an I9505. Try to enter download mode (shut the S4 off, then hold volume down, home, and power). The model at the top of the screen with the green Android on it is the actual model of your S4.
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It is I9505 as i said. How do i leave this mode now? It says "Downloading... Do not turn off target !!" across the screen. :v
I strongly suggest you check that attitude of yours. Just because you said it doesn't mean it actually is. There have been too many instances of counterfeit phones as well as phones from another carrier being installed with I9505 ROMs and IMEI numbers and sold to the unsuspecting. The question is thus a valid one.
If you're looking to exit download mode, simply pull the battery. If you're looking to reinstall a stock ROM, then you're on the right screen. Simply connect your S4 to your computer and use the desktop version of Odin to flash the stock ROM. Now, how do you know which stock ROM you should be using? Simply tell us your carrier.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
I strongly suggest you check that attitude of yours. Just because you said it doesn't mean it actually is. There have been too many instances of counterfeit phones as well as phones from another carrier being installed with I9505 ROMs and IMEI numbers and sold to the unsuspecting. The question is thus a valid one.
If you're looking to exit download mode, simply pull the battery. If you're looking to reinstall a stock ROM, then you're on the right screen. Simply connect your S4 to your computer and use the desktop version of Odin to flash the stock ROM. Now, how do you know which stock ROM you should be using? Simply tell us your carrier.
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There is no attitude mate, i just told you that it is what i earlier wrote after checking it the way you told me to. Nothing more than that.
By carrier you mean my mobile provider or whatever its called? If so, Telekom Srbija (mts).
The latest ROM for your device is here. The page gives instructions on how to use the file as well as download links.
Few questions:
Will that install lollipop? If yes, is lollipop worth getting? I recently heard opposite while i was actually trying to get it. It's the only opinion that i can sort of take in count so idk if its true or not.
Will it fix the problem?
"Add the firmware file to AP / PDA"
- What is(are) AP / PDA?
"Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked"
- This is an option in Odin i suppose, if it is disregard it. If not please explain.
Edit: I've downloaded PC version of Odin and i only see AP among other boxes for files to be added. Is PDA another name for it or..?
Should i also check the little box next to where it says AP? (picture below)
There's another zip file in odin folder "S1PlugIn.bundle_141117", i suppose i shouldnt touch this as you havent mentioned it?
P.S. Sorry if my questions appear stupid but i'm facing all of this for the first time and i'm just being extra careful as i dont want to mess up something.
This is the latest ROM for your device, so it will install Android 5.0.1. I believe it to be worthwhile, but if you want Android 4.4.2 instead a download is also available for it at the same site. Will it fix the problem? It should. If it doesn't then a hardware problem is more likely.
AP and PDA are two different names for the same thing. Older versions of Odin used PDA. Checking the box next to it won't hurt, and that other file isn't something you touch.
So i need to turn off my phone, go to download mode, connect pc and phone with USB, wait for some "blue sign" from ODIN and then add the file and run Start? Re-partition is disabled by default.
Everything went smooth but the problem persists... I even changed the network mode to the new options that i got (which includes 4g if i'm not wrong).
What to do?
P.S. 5.0.1 runs really slow for me, takes double more RAM than 4.4.2 and it almost filled up my whole phone memory
Try a different sim in your phone. if you still don't get 4g then you probably have a hardware failure.
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Try a different sim in your phone. if you still don't get 4g then you probably have a hardware failure.
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Aye... Still the same even with another sim card. I guess its hardware problem in the end. Any idea what would it cost to fix, if you know what the problem could be at all?
Got a slight problem here.
First of all how do I find out the original network / carrier the phone was on?
I stupidly went and flashed the XSA (Australia) firmware without making note of the original carrier. Is there a way I can find out?
Secondly every time I boot the phone up it does a boot loop at least 4 times before it gets into the system.
Any ideas on this?
Thanks
G900i
My device came with Telstra firmware. I have flashed XSA, Optus, Vodafone, Spark NZ and India.
No problems.
Did you use Odin to flash your firmware?
What country are you in?
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Yes I am in Australia and yep I used Odin.
It seems that even flashing TWRP the same issue I encounter but the strange thing is, although it shows up 'Recovery booting' and shows the Samsung Galaxy S5 splash logo I can still press buttons on the phone and I know this because it vibrates. Its almost like TWRP is there and is open in the background but its just not displaying at all. I have honestly tried so much.
I have downloaded (Using Sam Firm) the latest XSA and even found the PIT file to re partition but that made no difference.
The phone has had a total of around 7 LCD screens installed which came from various sellers in China. Due to the constant connection and disconnections of them I would say it may well be responsible for this issue as it has caused no doubt some considerable amount of stress to the motherboard. Maybe I am wrong I am just not sure.
It is a bizarre issue. I have never come across it before.
Standard stock recovery is also behaving the same way... I am getting, in blue, on the top of the screen 'Recovery Booting' then thats it... just that... waiting for ages and nothing happens but I am pretty sure that it is actually open behind the message which says 'Recovery Booting'
The whole things a bit of a mess.... When starting up the OS normally it takes around 5 bootloops for it to actually load up lol
Wow!! That's just crazy. Sounds like your device might have seen better days.
Occasionally I think its good to take the phone back to kitkat then to MM before twrp and custom roms.
I currently run klte version of /e/ pie ROM on my device which works very good. Un-Googled so my tired battery lasts better.
Best of luck with your problem.
Happy New Year mate.