Mod edit: This thread is for the country specific hardware relase of S4 in Japan. The hardware is different and there are couple of things which require different treatment regards rooting, flashing etc.
No trolling/flaming shall be tolerated here. Users of this thread are requested to report posts and avoid engaging in such.
I will try to update this original post as often as I can with information once that information is deemed reliable and working.
[Root Guide SC-04E]
See post #3 below for all the rooting details.
[Tips, Tricks & Tweaks SC-04E]
Use Tasker to auto connect to Wi-Fi without using GPS - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41757436
Turn your volume rocker into a track selector.
[Themes for the SC-04E]
Reserved
[ROMs for the SC-04E]
Some cooked ROMs for you to test out.
Remember, install these at your own risk. We are not responsible if you mess up your phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2320997
[Accessories for the SC-04E]
Reserved
[Cancelling Docomo paid apps like NOTTV for the SC-04E]
I just figured out how to cancel NOTTV -
Just so you know - when you sign up for Docomo service they throw anywhere from 5-10 apps that they you have to add in order for the contract to go into effect or something like that.
Anyways, a day or two after you sign your contract, you can cancel all of the apps without any problem and never have to worry about them again. Of course, with the exception of NOTTV. You actually have to go into dMenu (Docomo menu) to start this cancellation process.
Here are the instructions in Japanese if you understand them -
Japanese instructions to turn off/cancel NOTTV
The English instructions are as follows:
First open the above link as that page actually has images that I'm not going to post here that show the procedure.
Just go to this link - on your phone using the stock browser. http://sp.nottv.jp/support/help/#procedure or Click here
Once on that page you will see the following Japanese text 各種手続きについて - it's the 2nd Pink heading down the page.
Near the bottom of that you will see the following Japanese text NOTTVの解約方法について教えてほしい。(How to cancel NOTTV is basically what it says.) then you will see a list of instructions open up and near the bottom of those instructions there will be a link in Japanese text that says 2. NOTTVスマートフォンサイトからこちらから. Click that link on your phone - the link won't work here.
Then when the next page opens on the bottom will be a black button - click it.
Then a page with two black buttons on it will appear. Click the top one that says in Japanese text ドコモケータイ払い.
This will take you to your docomo login page on which you must login your phone number and docomo password.
Then it will take you to the payment page and you will see a transaction number at the top and a big black button that says in Japanese text 解約.
Once you click that you will be cancelled. It will ask you to fill out some survey. If my English steps do not work please have a Japanese friend walk you through the other site's walk-through.
Hope this helps anyone who needed it.
A little more info if you have trouble is here.
No trolling/flaming shall be tolerated here. Users of this thread are requested to report posts and avoid engaging in such.
I will try to update this original post as often as I can with information once that information is deemed reliable and working.
[Root Guide SC-04E]
See post #3 below for all the rooting details.
[Tips, Tricks & Tweaks SC-04E]
Use Tasker to auto connect to Wi-Fi without using GPS - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41757436
Turn your volume rocker into a track selector.
[Themes for the SC-04E]
Reserved
[ROMs for the SC-04E]
Some cooked ROMs for you to test out.
Remember, install these at your own risk. We are not responsible if you mess up your phone.
i cooked a little ROM called Xylon....it is pretty freakin sweet...i was kinda bummed about loosing nfc and the samsung camera but the pics the aosp cam on this are pretty darn good, and there is away to get the nfc working just haven't fully tracked it down...the ROM is small and really quick...it also included Halo, Pie and Ribbons....heres the link to the thread...im going to upload the ROM here for the OP but you also have to download and flash the specific gapps posted in the original thread....https://www.dropbox.com/s/ptcgciylssqxjef/JP_SC04E_JB_mr1_Illusion-Complete.zip
no, cam but video works, strange right? not sure if its the ROM wich is an alpha 1 or if I should run it through the new cooker, i cooked this with that last version of the cooker. but ive been running it for like a week and dont miss the cam
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2316308
all credit to @itsmikeramsay and his team
Heres revolt, cooked, https://www.dropbox.com/s/o8kezcpp7r8g4or/JP_SC04E_JB_revolt_Complete.zip
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2320997
[Accessories for the SC-04E]
Reserved
[Cancelling Docomo paid apps like NOTTV for the SC-04E]
I just figured out how to cancel NOTTV -
Just so you know - when you sign up for Docomo service they throw anywhere from 5-10 apps that they you have to add in order for the contract to go into effect or something like that.
Anyways, a day or two after you sign your contract, you can cancel all of the apps without any problem and never have to worry about them again. Of course, with the exception of NOTTV. You actually have to go into dMenu (Docomo menu) to start this cancellation process.
Here are the instructions in Japanese if you understand them -
Japanese instructions to turn off/cancel NOTTV
The English instructions are as follows:
First open the above link as that page actually has images that I'm not going to post here that show the procedure.
Just go to this link - on your phone using the stock browser. http://sp.nottv.jp/support/help/#procedure or Click here
Once on that page you will see the following Japanese text 各種手続きについて - it's the 2nd Pink heading down the page.
Near the bottom of that you will see the following Japanese text NOTTVの解約方法について教えてほしい。(How to cancel NOTTV is basically what it says.) then you will see a list of instructions open up and near the bottom of those instructions there will be a link in Japanese text that says 2. NOTTVスマートフォンサイトからこちらから. Click that link on your phone - the link won't work here.
Then when the next page opens on the bottom will be a black button - click it.
Then a page with two black buttons on it will appear. Click the top one that says in Japanese text ドコモケータイ払い.
This will take you to your docomo login page on which you must login your phone number and docomo password.
Then it will take you to the payment page and you will see a transaction number at the top and a big black button that says in Japanese text 解約.
Once you click that you will be cancelled. It will ask you to fill out some survey. If my English steps do not work please have a Japanese friend walk you through the other site's walk-through.
Hope this helps anyone who needed it.
A little more info if you have trouble is here.
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