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Hi,



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A big thank you to @undercover for the idea and inspiration behind this thread.
Also a big thanks to @malybru, the original creator of this thread, for all the work done.


Index:​


1) Samsung Galaxy S4 Variants
2) Other variants
3) 11 Golden Rules
4) Hall of Fame
5) Getting Started
6) Features
7) Sim Unlock
8) Firmware
9) Modems and Bootloaders
10) USB Mass Storage
11) Moving Apps to SD Card
12) Battery Saving Tips
13) Recovery Flasher (Requires root)
14) Triangle Away
15) Partitions Explained
16) Fix MD5 Mismatch
17) CPU Governors Explained
18) Tha TechnoCrat Corner
19) ROM Video Reviews (GT-I9505)


1) Samsung Galaxy S4 Variants​


Please, be aware of the model of your phone and state which phone you have when asking questions .
It is also good to make a signature; to help in this matter, look HERE

This thread deals with the i9505 and i9500 variants.

For i9500 links and useful posts ,see the second post.


2) Other Variants​



First things first. I strongly advise you to read THIS thread before posting ANYTHING on XDA.Particularly the part about SEARCHING.

Then, have a quick look at the links at the bottom of this post. You might find what you need right away.

Third. Even if you do get your question answered, please, do come back and read the links in this post to educate yourself. You'll be surprised how much time and frustration it will save you in the future.You might even be able to help others with your new-found knowledge :p

ASK ANY QUESTION HERE, adb, drivers, superCID etc... You will either get an answer or will get pointed in the right direction. No abuse towards noobs is tolerated here!​


Before asking questions!


3) Try and follow these 11 Golden Rules:​


  • Don’t be rude
  • Try to be as precise and as short as possible
  • Please use english when posting. If you don't speak english very well you can post in your native language and add a Google translated version under it.
  • Do your homework before asking (Google, search newgroups, read tutorials,FAQs Known issues etc..)
  • Try to ask one question at the time
  • Proof-read your question after writing it
  • Don’t expect others to do your work
  • Avoid PM and private email if other channels exists
  • Remind yourself that people help you voluntarily
  • Read and follow up on suggestions
  • If you get a solution let others know

    Thanks @_JKay_



4) HALL OF FAME​

People who contributed most to this thread. In no particular order. These people also have the right to use the banner below in post 3 :)


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List of mainly i9505 useful links and threads:


5) Getting Started​




6) Features​




7) Sim Unlock​




8) Firmware​




9) Modems and Bootloaders​




10) USB Mass Storage​




11) Moving Apps to SD Card​




12) Battery Saving Tips​




13) Recovery Flasher​




14) Triangle Away​




15) Partitions Explained​




16) Fix MD5 Mismatch​




17) CPU Governors Explained​




18) Tha TechnoCrat Corner​




19) ROM Video Reviews (GT-I9505)​







Please, consider rating the thread






:)ENJOY:)​



"Thanks button is just to avoid "THANKS" posts in threads. Nothing more than that. Don't ask in signature or post for it and defeat the purpose why it was introduced"





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For Galaxy S4 i9500 only.

Guys,

Let me be the part of This Great thread, made by @malybru buddy for helping Newbies/n00bs.:good:

Variants are already given in Above ^ ^ Post. This time for collections for i9500 Galaxy S4.;)

Please check before asking anything. Add which variant you are using while asking anything. So that answer can be given accordingly.:eek:

- Galaxy S 4 i9500 Android Development

- Galaxy S 4 i9500 Original Android Development

Above 2 threads ^ ^ are for Development Purpose only. So, Requesting all Newbies/N00bs to be patient and Let ask here whats are your doubts / queries..??


Stock Firmwares & related collections:​

- [REF] GALAXY S4 (I9500/I9505) MODEM/RADIO COLLECTION (Odin/CWM/TWRP)

- Stock Official Galaxy S4 (GT-I9500/Exynos Octa) Firmware Collection

- [GUIDE] Unroot/Unbrick, Flash official stock firmware on Galaxy S4 GT-I9500 & I9505

- You can download the Stock ROMs from here also -> http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/2/ or http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9500
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Rooting - i9500​

- Samsung Galaxy S4 root - Method for Rooting 1

-- Rooting and Recovery Easy Guide for I9500 only - Method for Rooting 2

- [GT-i9500] 【05.30】cofface CWM 6.0.3.2 RECOVERY & ROOT&UNROOT (EASY and WORKING) V3.0

- [GT-I9500] CF-Auto-Root
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Memories swapping​

- [MOD][27/06] ExtSd2InternalSd v0 | Increase your data storage - For swapping memories
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Remaining i9500 related items are in 1st post.


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IMEI & EFS related​

 
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[HELP THREAD] Galaxy S4 | Ask any question | Noob friendly

This section is for Downloads & FAQ. ​

Attached list:

1) ODIN V3.07 for flashing Stock firmwares & CWM.


Wanna make your own Boot animation.? Click here for the same -> [GUIDE]How to make your Own Custom Bootanimation

The ultimate Galaxy S4 FAQ: 140 questions answered​

 

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Re: #Samsung Galaxy S4 Q&A Helpdesk# Ask Anything!

what LTE will international version get, if any? will it be compatible with AT&T's LTE, or will i be stuck with 3G again if i go international?

Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
 
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no FM radio?
the radio app wasn't visible on the drawer of the devices shown at the unpacked event...
could it be inside another app? or not present at all?

someone please tell me it's there
this would be the only thing missing from a great phone, I sure hope not :/
 
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Global Roaming

Wonder if the US version of the S4 will be a world phone, i.e. both voice and data abroad?
 
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Cable conncetions

Will OTG, MHL etc... cables used for Samsung galaxy S3 be the same for S4? Is it possible that program like sixaxis controller etc... might not be supported in S4? I think I am getting convinced day by day that it is not bad to change s3 with s4 if you need, but small nuiances must be clear first.
 
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avadis99 said:
Will OTG, MHL etc... cables used for Samsung galaxy S3 be the same for S4? Is it possible that program like sixaxis controller etc... might not be supported in S4? I think I am getting convinced day by day that it is not bad to change s3 with s4 if you need, but small nuiances must be clear first.
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Can't get OTG to work but the MHL adapter from the GS3 works
 
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Re: #Samsung Galaxy S4 Q&A Helpdesk# Ask Anything!

will we be able to use flash on the sgs4, like we can on the sgs3 on 4.2?

Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
 
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Re: #Samsung Galaxy S4 Q&A Helpdesk# Ask Anything!

Does the S4 come with the rumored diamond shaped pixels? And what exactly is the benefit of shaping them in this way?

Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda premium
 
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Snapdragon 600 (1.9ghz speed, 4 cores) or Exynos 5 Octa(4 cores A15, clocked at 1.6ghz+ 4 cores 1.2GHZ A7)
1) what is faster? exynos or snapdragon?
2) which one is more effectively? (battery saver)?
3) there are any benchmarks test for both of them.?

i just dont know which one is better..


Adreno 320 GPU vs PowerVR SGX 544MP3
4) which one is stronger?



5) i really dont know which version should i get.. US version(with 1.9ghz) or international(1.6ghz) their performance are really similar?

6) will the galaxy s4 have wireless charging?
MUSIC:
7) what about music? is there any quality speakers?
8) headphone will be HD/ very good quality.. ? (like in iPhone 5)?
8)
 
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