Hi there,
Today I just opened my back cover to replace the battery and I noticed that on the wifi module (on the left hand side of the rear camera lens) it says "I9500" although I own I9505 model. Though on the opposite side, it says I9505. Is it normal? Can any I9505 users confirm this?
It wouldn't be the first frankenphone.
Anyway, that's normal.
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hi all...
I have a i337 from AT&T but my display broke some months ago. So I ordered a new one but I think the display was for the i9505. Because when I opened it and looked on it from the back, on the right up corner, there was not enough space for the i337 motherboard. The i337 motherboard has an (additional?) piece, which didn't fit into the display case.
So I cut of the plastic from the display case and then it fitted and went well for a while with great signal.
i337 display case
i9505 display case (with the cut off plastic)
But now for some days, I have a lot of singal loss and can hardly get more than 2 bars.
I try to find out where the problem is. I was originally on MF3 when everything went well. But then I updated to MK2. And then some time later..the issues startet. So my conclusion was that it must be a software problem..I tried all modems..nothing helped. I updated from MK2 to NB1. Nothing changed. Problem is still there.
So i assume that it must be a hardware issue and it was just a coincident that the issues appeared some days after the update. And now I try to understand how the galaxy antennas work. I think it can be fixed, because I didn't loose the whole signal..it's jut a lot weaker.
So I have some questions..
1) Is it normal, that these 2 contacts don't touch the motherboard on the left side and are flexible? The problem might be there..because this was the part of the phone..which didn't fit well.
2) For what is the long blue patch cable for that connects the bottom and top of the phone? http://www.etradesupply.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/IMG_69401.jpg
3) The main cell antenna is at the bottom, right? http://stellatech.com/pubs/uploads/...laxy-s4-antenna-loudspeaker,520e268826f6e.JPG
I changed now the antenna at the bottom and the small blue wire..even if I think the wire is for wifi
But nothing helped...i also downgraded to mk2 from nb1. still bad signal.
does anybody knows where the modem sits? maybe i can change this..
att85 said:
I changed now the antenna at the bottom and the small blue wire..even if I think the wire is for wifi
But nothing helped...i also downgraded to mk2 from nb1. still bad signal.
does anybody knows where the modem sits? maybe i can change this..
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Not sure about the exact parts but you're talking about but iFitIt has a tear down where they label and show you all the parts inside
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I had the exact same issue with you. Bought an i337, screen broke and replaced it with that of i9505's and then i experienced signal loss. What worked for me is this:
make sure you compare the mis fitting side (right top corner) and make sure the motherboard is at identical height on both sides. With the bezel taken out ,power on the phone with your sim card inserted (so you have only the screen and motherboard (no speaker and the plastic bezel in place). If you find out that you still don't have signal, while the phone is on, detach and reattach the blue wire and see it this is the issue. This worked for me.
Just yesterday I have not been able to access my rear camera, thought it was the rom i was using, flashed a new rom and the problem is still there.
When i open any kind of app that uses the rear camera such as snapchat - it can't connect to the camera
Instagram Force closes
Samsung camera app is just black
I have also used the secret codes to get into the testing hardware area and it reports
data line failed
then repeatedly says Warning camera failed
caches wiped factory reset everything and still no joy
I have taken apart the phone and have checked the ribbon cables and all were in and secure (100% sure)
so this leaves me with the only thing left. faulty module
I can only seem to find a replacement for a i9500,
so would this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuin-Sa...ent-Part-/300932899978?_trksid=p2054897.l4275
work in my i9505?
thanks in advance
Most pieces work and I think both cameras too
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I have a SGH-i337m (from Telus Canada) that has a damaged front and rear camera from being dropped in water. The phone seems to function fine otherwise, but if either of the cameras are used the phone reboots or gets the error "Camera has failed". I want to replace them but I'm unsure if all the cameras between the various models are interchangeable (both front and rear). Also, the rear speaker needs to be replaced and I would like confirmation that it is also the same between the various models of the S4.
I tried searching but I have found some conflicting results and would appreciate the help.
thank you.
Hello,
I have a i9506 - S4 Advance and i notice since few days that the front camera is partially blocked from the top. as if some cover has fallen and leaving only a crescent opening from mid-way ..
I saw this similar issue discussed in some S5 forums but no solution there ..
Anyone here with similar issue or with a potential solution ?? I don't have the warranty anymore..
Thanks.
Hi everyone,
Just got a factory refurbished Note 4, on Lollipop 5.1.1 and I am having a strange problem with the proximity sensor.
Basically, and similarly to several users on this forum, the sensor appeared not to be working (checked with *#0#*, CPU-Z, etc...). HOWEVER, if I press lightly on the top of the screen (no, not over the sensor, but that works too) the sensor goes back to working for anywhere from a few minutes to a couple of hours.
What gives? I would like to try and fix this w/o returning the phone or tripping Knox (root, new firmware, whatever). Any ideas.
Has anyone else had this behavior where the sensor seems not to work, but goes back to working temporarily if the top of the screen is pressed down a bit?
Thanks everyone!
i have n910c too. XSG.
acmbc said:
Hi everyone,
Just got a factory refurbished Note 4, on Lollipop 5.1.1 and I am having a strange problem with the proximity sensor.
Basically, and similarly to several users on this forum, the sensor appeared not to be working (checked with *#0#*, CPU-Z, etc...). HOWEVER, if I press lightly on the top of the screen (no, not over the sensor, but that works too) the sensor goes back to working for anywhere from a few minutes to a couple of hours.
What gives? I would like to try and fix this w/o returning the phone or tripping Knox (root, new firmware, whatever). Any ideas.
Has anyone else had this behavior where the sensor seems not to work, but goes back to working temporarily if the top of the screen is pressed down a bit?
Thanks everyone!
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YES. i thought i was the only one. I only notice when i made 2 calls. I have this phone for 1 month now so i'm returning it to the store for repair(?). Also, when u push down the corners of ur screen, do you notice that it somewhats moves in?
just wondering, did u buy it from bhphotovideo or expansys?
Yes, I *do* notice it does move in a bit, although just on the top left side of the screen (which is how I "fix" the problem for 20 minutes). I bought the phone in Brazil where I live, so no, not BH or expansys.