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Problem since last update (Bell)

Hello all,
the S4 is my 4th Android cellphone and I also have a few more other Android devices.
Since the last update, I have a few apps that crash to to the main screen with no error message once in a while.
I NEVER had this problem with any of my current or previous Android devices (except the S4 with latest patch, it was fine before the patch btw).
So before I wipe the phone I wanted to know if it was a common problem with the S4 and the latest update.
Thanks.
Note: The phone is stock + CF Root, thats it.

not a common issue no: was your update OTA? First thing I would do is go into recovery and wipe the cache and the davlik cache and re-boot. If the problem persists, you may want to wipe the data -- it sounds to me that the issue is some remnant data from an app that needs updating to the latest firmware -- I presume you've gone into play store and updated all your apps since the OTA update of the firmware?

Terrible Batt life after factory reset

Hi
When I first got my S5 I updated OTA to 4.4.2. Hated the restrictions but batt life was good at that point.
So after playing with the phone and installing apps batt life became bad so I reset the phone.
My Batt was still draining more quickly even after a factory reset even though restore option was unticked and no new apps after the reset I ran titanium backup and froze most of the user apps but batt drain was still bad.
In settings>battery it shows Android System as the highest percentage.
When i reset the device to factory settings when it loads up i see SuperSU and GSAM battermonitor root companion installed along with the other essential bloatware apps from Samsung . It also auto updates Chrome as well as Samsung apps like Chaton , wallet even though I turned off Autoupdate apps in the play store ?
How do I stop those Stock Apps (eg ChatOn ) from Updating ? - Chrome is not stock iirc but it also gets updated.
Im guessing my batt drain after a reset is being affected because of updates to system/bloatware apps. Whilst playing around somehow maybe have unknowingly integrated those system updates into the system rom ?
So if I accepted that OTA (guessing 4.4.4) update will all system software be fully reset to stock (whilst still retaining root via SuperSU Survival mode ) so that I can get the similar batt life/drain like when I first got the phone ?
Or what other options do i have so I can reset all the factory software to stock (no updates) ?
I have purchased and installed SuperSU and enabled survival mode.I also installed buzybox.
My second question : How do I stop Chat on ,Samsung Wallet etc from auto updating after a fresh reset ?

AzNDuD3 said:
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The update will most likely be downloaded but not installed because you are rooted. You can however flash the entire 4.4.4 rom with Mobile Odin Pro and keep root IF your device is suported. Better check that first.

Hi thx for the reply.
I just dled mobile odin and it said device not supported ? SM-G900i
What are my other options ?
Going to the Sammobile site for the rom it shows the latest 4.4.2 G900IDVU1ANG3 firmware for my device SM-G900i is Android 4.4.2 not the 4.4.4 i guessed
IIs it safe If i flash from my current firmware G900IDVU1ANE1 June to an earlier dated firmware like the G900IDVU1ANC6 April ] [/I]
EDIT/B]
Sp Ive been doing abit of searching and i found Rashr as well Phils Touch Recovery that work on the Galaxy S5. Phils recovery is installed and I can boot into it . The options look similar to CWM Recovery
Im not sure which steps i should take for a fresh firmware install. And I dont want to just choose the wrong option and brick my phone
Should I choose Wipe Data/Factory Reset and then install Zip ?
Latest Firmware Reference for Galaxy S5 SM-G900I
Country/Carrier Date Version PDA Kies
Australia (Optus) 2014 August 4.4.2 G900IDVU1ANG3
Australia (Optus) 2014 June 4.4.2 G900IDVU1ANE1
Australia (Optus) 2014 April 4.4.2 G900IDVU1ANC6

N910F Marshmallow 6.0.1 - notification previews not working

I upgraded to Marshmallow a few days ago and also performed a factory reset yesterday and at some point notification previews seem to have stopped working. This was really useful for getting a quick read of an incoming sms without needing to open the message.
I checked via system settings and in-app settings and previews are turned on everywhere but they're not working! Is this a bug with Samsung's Marshmallow firmware? Any ideas on how to restore the feature?

Backup your personal data and do.factory reset and then see.

sudhakar35 said:
Backup your personal data and do.factory reset and then see.
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I've already done a factory reset after upgrading. I can't remember at what point I lost the notifications though (after LP to MM upgrade or after factory reset).

Android 7.0 OTA Google Play Services crashing

Hey guys,
Wanted to try and find out whether anyone else is experiencing issues with Google Play Services (9.4.52) crashing after upgrading to Nougat OTA?
I thought I may have a botched install so tried the following:
- Cleared cache
- Reset and didn't restore from backup
- Reset and only installed stock apps
- Safe mode
- Cleared Google Play Services data
- Unsubscribed from all Google beta testing apps
I still can't figure this one out, even after a hard reset back to stock it still kicks up a play services crash about once ever 10-20 minutes... very weird... and frustrating
Anyone else had this issue? Or got any suggestions?

I had the exact same problem after accepting OTA yesterday via the beta program. I was on 6.0.1 on my 6P (no root, no custom rom, locked boot-loader). All Google Apps and Services crash including Messenger (SMS). I performed a hard reset with no luck. I flashed OTA with no luck. Only solution was to unlock boot-loader, flash recovery, and go back to stock. I will try again today.

cybrdude said:
I had the exact same problem after accepting OTA yesterday via the beta program. I was on 6.0.1 on my 6P (no root, no custom rom, locked boot-loader). All Google Apps and Services crash including Messenger (SMS). I performed a hard reset with no luck. I flashed OTA with no luck. Only solution was to unlock boot-loader, flash recovery, and go back to stock. I will try again today.
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Will try that method instead, the crashes have died down again but I can't find any correlation between specific apps and what's causing the crashes! If I find a solution I'll post.

I think there may be a problem with the final release. It seems Google pulled 7.0 from their factory images site. I downloaded 7.0 for nexus 6, 6P and 9 earlier today and only the download for the Nexus 9 is still available. I don't know which version is giving you a problem but on the Nexus 6P Google earlier posted version MTC20F. I was going to flash it this evening but I think I'll wait and see what version they post back to the factory image site.

Google has finally posted the OTA and Full ROM images for 7.0. Both have the exact same problem on my 6P. All Google Services and Apps crash and the phone reboots randomly (often). I am at a loss. Obviously issues exist with 7.0 and 6P. Google seriously needs to address this non-sense.

Wi-Fi not working after updating to 10.3.2

Hello.
I just updated my phone from 10.3.1 to 10.3.2, and now I cannot connect to the Wi-Fi. My friend suggested me to install beta version using the local update feature, but it says that I cannot downgrade. Please give a solution (I would prefer not to wipe my phone).

Had the same issue, fixed by going to system settings -system - reset options then Reset Wifi, Mobile & Bluetooth