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[SIZE=+3]Frequently Asked Questions[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+2]GT-I919X[/SIZE]
Here I'll write down a set of Q&A about the S4 mini, flashing, etc.
(If you like to provide extra information or have a correction, I'll add it to the OP)
Disclaimer:
I'm not liable to any demage to your device, including Knox. The information here is as good as I know, there is no guarantee.
- How to enter recovery?
- Power the device off and press volume up + home + power for a while
- How to enter download mode?
- Power the device off and press volume down + home + power for a while
- How to root?
- This is one method, there are many though (this one will trip Knox): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2364980
- What is Knox?
- Read here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52855637
- My device is bricked help!
- Follow this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52648525
- How to flash something with Odin?
(If not described differently, follow this)
- Make sure you've enough charge on your phone, min 40% is usually safe
- Put the .tar or .tar.md5 file into PDA or AP (it's the same, it's just different in Odin versions)
- Boot your device into download mode (press volume down + home + power at the boot process for around 20 seconds)
- Connect your device (Odin should say "Added")
- Click "start" (Do NOT disconnect your device or power off your computer in the flashing process, it could hardbrick your phone)
- Wait until your phone has fully rebooted
- Done (If you've trouble with booting into the system after a flash, do a factory reset in the recovery)
- More flashing information: http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=Flashing_Guide_-_Android
- My signal is bad etc. from the very beginning I have this phone, what can I do?
- Return to seller before Knoxing it up (don't flash anything and don't try to repair it on your own)
- Will the s4 mini forum get more users any day, also more roms etc.?
- Yes, I'm pretty sure, the device got intense price reduction since the S5 was released, so more people could afford it
- I don't like the keyboard of my AOSP rom, is there a better one?
- Look here this is the Xperia Z2 keyboard, it works for s4 mini (Flash the flashable .zip not the single file): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708805
- Can I flash Cyanogenmod with TWRP?
- It worked for me, even though the Cyanogenmod team doesn't recommend it
- When I boot my device I see colored pixels lightning up after the splash screen, is my device now totally broken?
- No, It's stuck in a bootloop, but the lightning pixels are not to worry normally. You've to unbrick it.
- My device is heating up, do I have to worry?
- Mine does too, and I'm not worrieng
- How to enter to enter extra-developer settings (For example performance settings (set governor etc.)) in AOSP roms?
- Tap the build number in the phone information menu 7 times (It should say "now you're a developer") Then after that you'll find more menus in the settings
- How to easily access the hidden service menus?
- Download this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kabasoft.util.servicemodeshortcut&hl=de (In AOSP rom's probably only the "Test menu" works, because others are blocked)
- How to change CSC?
- Get this app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.manniakk.cscselector&hl=de
- How to safe battery without loosing performance?
- Deactivate syncing services (Parts of Googles services etc.) which you don't need, or pick another governor and i/o.
- My battery doesn't work properly and I've my phone for more than 1 year, what can I do?
- Batteries don't have a long lifespan, your battery is most likely demaged. You can use this app to view what the system says to the battery health: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cpuid.cpu_z&hl=de
- Where to download the latest stock firmwares?
- www.sammobile.com or www.samsung-updates.com (Sammobile is recommended)
- Can I return to stock after flashing a custom rom?
- Yes, but remember you cannot reverse Knox so far! How to reverse to stock: Flash a stock firmware with odin, enter recovery and do a factory reset. (Stock firmware links, above)
Thanks for the design template to XDA
To be continued...
Design updated, thanks to XDA for the template.
there are an idea to root a KK UCNH5 without tripping knox ? because Towelroot don't work at all...
Loulou-13 said:
there are an idea to root a KK UCNH5 without tripping knox ? because Towelroot don't work at all...
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cf autoroot http://download.chainfire.eu/425/CF...Auto-Root-serranolte-serranoltexx-gti9195.zip
here
Aronuser said:
cf autoroot http://download.chainfire.eu/425/CF...Auto-Root-serranolte-serranoltexx-gti9195.zip
here
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ha ok !
i didn't remember ...
thank you !
thank you for the information!
I am using carbon ROM and it's great, but i can't remove the second chip icon (i don't use) in the status bar. Does anyone know how to remove it?
Aronuser said:
Design updated, thanks to XDA for the template.
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Hello, thanks for your advice. Please could you answer this for me. I currently have an s3 mini and love flashing custom roms etc. I am thinking of buying an s4 mini on contract with o2 service provider. If i buy this phone and the bootloader is locked will i be
able to unlock the bootloader?
2010radams said:
Hello, thanks for your advice. Please could you answer this for me. I currently have an s3 mini and love flashing custom roms etc. I am thinking of buying an s4 mini on contract with o2 service provider. If i buy this phone and the bootloader is locked will i be
able to unlock the bootloader?
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I believe you need a code for that but I'm not really sure I hope someone else knows better maybe search the forum
Yo cree unas versión de twrp para samsung
gt- i9195 en versión de 2.8.1.0 &
2.8.3.0.....pero la versiones 2.8.3.0 tiene
algunas fallos....
somebody can give me dbrick.img i9190 plzzxzz
Help me sir somebody can give brick.IMG i9190 my phone hard brick plzZ help me
almost 1 year my phone was hardbrick
benjieoral said:
Help me sir somebody can give brick.IMG i9190 my phone hard brick plzZ help me
almost 1 year my phone was hardbrick
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Search online for "repair firmware i9190" I think it was available, I'm not allowed to link it since it's for premium download only. Once you got the file, share it with us. I don't have it.
please tell me what is deference between GT I9190, 9192, 9195.
can i install custom roms of I9192 to 9190 or 9195.
sajid0786 said:
please tell me what is deference between GT I9190, 9192, 9195.
can i install custom roms of I9192 to 9190 or 9195.
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I9192- dualsim
I9190-3g
I9195-4g
You can not install roms from other device. The system will boot bu you will have no radio function(gsm, mobile data...)
BioGenX said:
I9192- dualsim
I9190-3g
I9195-4g
You can not install roms from other device. The system will boot bu you will have no radio function(gsm, mobile data...)
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Thanks
and pressed thanks buton
Thank you very helpful info
I am new to android and i have s4 mini i9190 which had stock rom 4.2.2 jelly bean.
four days ago i installed TWRP using odin but was so scared to install custom rom. Anyway i still made a back of everything(modem, EFS, Boot, System, Cache, Preload and Data). Two days ago i installed CM12.1 and i really liked it but the problem is camera. The pic captured while recording video is in low resolution compare to stock camera. so kind of slow too.
Can i go back to jelly bean using the restore without any problem?
and which restore option should i leave checked.
My knox is 0x1.
Can someone please help me go back to stock rom?
A question the system format is required to install the rom ??
Do anyone know when they stopped producing i9195 and i9195i ? I need to buy the latest version, because my i9195 was made in 2013 and have that battery drain issue even with new batteries...
Dik
Hi, Friends
its my first inquire at this forum please help me to solve the issue.
My dad gifted me a used Galaxy Grand i9082 (4.1.2 jb) two days ago.He brought this set from Dubai.someone cheat him and give him a faulty set.from the first use i found to many problems in this set.like apps crashing,system slow and no download from playstore.Error = package data invalid.so on....... no latest games r working even subway.
I decided to go in the market to take some market professionals reviews.there one person told me that if i update its operating system to 4.2.2 then it will work fine but the next day when i visit him he told me that games r working fine but apps and playstore errors r still there.because its a thiefted set.he also told me that while flashing the set its be dead twice and after that when he switch on my set there is no sign of samsung galaxy grand model number and no samsung logo but sounds r playing and after 1 minute set start displaying main home screen.
friends what kind of these problems are? please help me i re flash 4 to five firmwares my self through Odin but my problems r still there and special no boot logo is not displaying and coz off this i cant load recovery mode because screen is blank in the start.i load download menu just as a guess and do some firmware repair but failed.
please friends help me.
waiting for your answer.
Those people ported wrong firmwares.
Now i installed a new firmware i9082XXAMAB with 4.1.2 JB
its working fine now with version
AP: i9082xxamab
CP: i9082XXAMA8
CSC: i9082OEEMAM5
Only one problem is left and that was subway and templerun 2 is not working properly.
i think i have to update it to 4.2.2.so please guide me which firmware i can upgrade ?
because the market boy upgrade my cell to U.A.E 4.2.2 Jb firmware and after that its stop working.
please guide.
aliakber001 said:
Those people ported wrong firmwares.
Now i installed a new firmware i9082XXAMAB with 4.1.2 JB
its working fine now with version
AP: i9082xxamab
CP: i9082XXAMA8
CSC: i9082OEEMAM5
Only one problem is left and that was subway and templerun 2 is not working properly.
i think i have to update it to 4.2.2.so please guide me which firmware i can upgrade ?
because the market boy upgrade my cell to U.A.E 4.2.2 Jb firmware and after that its stop working.
please guide.
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If your phone is rooted just flash any ****ing ROM and boom you're done
I don't think so flashing will get your phone dead
Just check out the firmwares
Flash the firmwares and ROMand you're done
??Thank Me Up If I Helped You ??
Hi everyone, I´m new on this forum!
I expect not to do newbie questions, but a have been reading here all the posts, FAQ and stickys without any progress =/
I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 mini GT-i9192, its NEW, but I dont know why its always rebooting. I flashed Android 4.4.2 like 3 o 4 times (The russian version in Sammobile) but I´m still having the same problem.
Any clue? Maybe should I try to flash Jelly Bean again? I would like not to **** the KNOX because I have 1 year warranty.
The moments when the phone works fine everything is 100% operative.. wifi, cameras, apps, SIMs, etc..
Thanks in advance!!
Regards from Argentina.
Edit: Can somebody move this to the Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting section? Ty
Hola! tengo el mismo problema que vos, solo que en casi todos los casos es cuando uso 3G, no con wifi y casi nada con 2G. Tuviste alguna solución ???
Gracias!
Yenien said:
Hi everyone, I´m new on this forum!
I expect not to do newbie questions, but a have been reading here all the posts, FAQ and stickys without any progress =/
I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 mini GT-i9192, its NEW, but I dont know why its always rebooting. I flashed Android 4.4.2 like 3 o 4 times (The russian version in Sammobile) but I´m still having the same problem.
Any clue? Maybe should I try to flash Jelly Bean again? I would like not to **** the KNOX because I have 1 year warranty.
The moments when the phone works fine everything is 100% operative.. wifi, cameras, apps, SIMs, etc..
Thanks in advance!!
Regards from Argentina.
Edit: Can somebody move this to the Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting section? Ty
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First don't downgrade to jb
Has you're baseband changed to the Russian?
Can you post a screen of your download mode
fburgos said:
First don't downgrade to jb
Has you're baseband changed to the Russian?
Can you post a screen of your download mode
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My baseband is I9192XXUCNG2, it hasn't changed in the differents ROMs I've tried so far, always the same. I'm currently using CM12 (lp) with similar experience (reboots along 3g mode), the module crashing is wcnss_8960, see an excerpt of this:
[I]....
[ 1299.625331] wcnss_8960: crash shutdown : 0
[ 1302.633144] Rebooting in 5 seconds..
[ 1307.642301] Going down for restart now
[ 1307.645322] msm_restart : clear reset flag
No errors detected
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arirolfo said:
My baseband is I9192XXUCNG2, it hasn't changed in the differents ROMs I've tried so far, always the same. I'm currently using CM12 (lp) with similar experience (reboots along 3g mode), the module crashing is wcnss_8960, see an excerpt of this:
[I]....
[ 1299.625331] wcnss_8960: crash shutdown : 0
[ 1302.633144] Rebooting in 5 seconds..
[ 1307.642301] Going down for restart now
[ 1307.645322] msm_restart : clear reset flag
No errors detected
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Sorry for the late reply, I'd it hasn't changed then.
Don't know what that error means but don't downgrade use only kk modems
To flash modem might take couple of flashes what works for me to change modem is this
Turn off your phone using power key and the popup menu
Enter download mode using key combination,
Use cp
Flash
Thank you fburgos quick question: what do you mean by "kk" modems ? any example ?
Kk is KitKat, jb is jellybean
Modem/baseband only change flashing modem or official firmware, if you use CyanogenMod lollipop your modem won't change.
Quick search on Google about wcnss_8960 brings a lot of modem related random reboots.
Is your Knox flag is 0x0 or 0x1 (download mode or Odin mode)
Have you flash again stock any and try?
Well, unfortunatelly I took my terminal to the service support and they came up with ".... there is no other thing to do apart from replacing the main board..." :crying:
thank you for all your support here guys
Hi everyone, just brought a S4 mini dual sim. Here are the specs:
Model : GT-l9192; Android : 4.4.2
Baseband : l9192DDUCNG2
Kernel : Stock (3.4.0-2053775 [email protected]#1 Wed Jul 9 13:02:38 KST 2014)
Build Number : KOT49H.l9192DDUCNG2
SE for Android status : Enforcing
Secure boot status : type: Samsung
RF Cal: 2014.03.07
HW Rev: MP 0.600
Started this thread to resolve and discuss some issues as the ROM is recent and not much is discussed about it. Coming straight to point:-
1. Any possible and working rooting methods for this one?
2. I believe it does not have Knox bootloader, so warranty issues can be tackled by flashing it to stock. Am I right?
3. Battery drains rather fast. Have searched for it, but all previous issues are related to older firmwares. Any workarounds?
=>My battery drained from 100% to 75% in just 7 hours (overnight). I have both sims installed, WiFi on, WhatsApp running (received only 2 messages in that period), Google location service ON. Data Off. STILL i feel its a bit too much.
4. Any scripts for removal of Samsung bloatware (provided I root it successfully).
5. Clock (Time) seems to lag by 10 to 15 min after I remove battery for sometime (2mins or so). Date and Time setting is to manual. Previously kept it on network provided, but the time was 15 min behind the correct local time. thought it was a network issue. Still trying to monitor.
6. Sometime just reboots (happened thrice), every time while working on different apps.
If you have similar issues or have any solutions for the same, would be greatly obliged.
1) Yes It can be rooted - Read Here
2) It has Knox bootloader 2, you will trip it and loose warranty.
3) It is a samsung stock rom. As expected
4) Had seen a script somewhere, search the forum. I do it manually and disable/delete unwanted apps.
5) Never had trouble with clock. Always use network provided time.
6) I have had some random reboots but not too frequent. Before you do decide to root and void the warranty. Use the phone and if there are defects get them checked. Lots of bad handsets in india with 9192. I am running cm11 now with knox tripped.
dalbirxda said:
Hi everyone, just brought a S4 mini dual sim. Here are the specs:
Model : GT-l9192; Android : 4.4.2
Baseband : l9192DDUCNG2
Kernel : Stock (3.4.0-2053775 [email protected]#1 Wed Jul 9 13:02:38 KST 2014)
Build Number : KOT49H.l9192DDUCNG2
SE for Android status : Enforcing
Secure boot status : type: Samsung
RF Cal: 2014.03.07
HW Rev: MP 0.600
Started this thread to resolve and discuss some issues as the ROM is recent and not much is discussed about it. Coming straight to point:-
1. Any possible and working rooting methods for this one?
2. I believe it does not have Knox bootloader, so warranty issues can be tackled by flashing it to stock. Am I right?
3. Battery drains rather fast. Have searched for it, but all previous issues are related to older firmwares. Any workarounds?
=>My battery drained from 100% to 75% in just 7 hours (overnight). I have both sims installed, WiFi on, WhatsApp running (received only 2 messages in that period), Google location service ON. Data Off. STILL i feel its a bit too much.
4. Any scripts for removal of Samsung bloatware (provided I root it successfully).
5. Clock (Time) seems to lag by 10 to 15 min after I remove battery for sometime (2mins or so). Date and Time setting is to manual. Previously kept it on network provided, but the time was 15 min behind the correct local time. thought it was a network issue. Still trying to monitor.
6. Sometime just reboots (happened thrice), every time while working on different apps.
If you have similar issues or have any solutions for the same, would be greatly obliged.
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dalbirxda said:
Hi everyone, just brought a S4 mini dual sim. Here are the specs:
Model : GT-l9192; Android : 4.4.2
Baseband : l9192DDUCNG2
Kernel : Stock (3.4.0-2053775 [email protected]#1 Wed Jul 9 13:02:38 KST 2014)
Build Number : KOT49H.l9192DDUCNG2
SE for Android status : Enforcing
Secure boot status : type: Samsung
RF Cal: 2014.03.07
HW Rev: MP 0.600
Started this thread to resolve and discuss some issues as the ROM is recent and not much is discussed about it. Coming straight to point:-
1. Any possible and working rooting methods for this one?
2. I believe it does not have Knox bootloader, so warranty issues can be tackled by flashing it to stock. Am I right?
3. Battery drains rather fast. Have searched for it, but all previous issues are related to older firmwares. Any workarounds?
=>My battery drained from 100% to 75% in just 7 hours (overnight). I have both sims installed, WiFi on, WhatsApp running (received only 2 messages in that period), Google location service ON. Data Off. STILL i feel its a bit too much.
4. Any scripts for removal of Samsung bloatware (provided I root it successfully).
5. Clock (Time) seems to lag by 10 to 15 min after I remove battery for sometime (2mins or so). Date and Time setting is to manual. Previously kept it on network provided, but the time was 15 min behind the correct local time. thought it was a network issue. Still trying to monitor.
6. Sometime just reboots (happened thrice), every time while working on different apps.
If you have similar issues or have any solutions for the same, would be greatly obliged.
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friend a question, this ROM have language spanish... you can sendme a capture... thanks
Duck1245 said:
friend a question, this ROM have language spanish... you can sendme a capture... thanks
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Cm11 does have spanish. About the stock rom , not running it anymore so cant check.
Duck1245 said:
friend a question, this ROM have language spanish... you can sendme a capture... thanks
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No Spanish is not there in the ROM, sorry. Only English and some Indian languages. you can downlad if you want from sammobile.
kev23m said:
1) Yes It can be rooted - Read Here
2) It has Knox bootloader 2, you will trip it and loose warranty.
3) It is a samsung stock rom. As expected
4) Had seen a script somewhere, search the forum. I do it manually and disable/delete unwanted apps.
5) Never had trouble with clock. Always use network provided time.
6) I have had some random reboots but not too frequent. Before you do decide to root and void the warranty. Use the phone and if there are defects get them checked. Lots of bad handsets in india with 9192. I am running cm11 now with knox tripped.
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My download screen shows:
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: GT-I9192
CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Official
SYSTEM STATUS: Official
CSB-CONFIG-LSB: 0X30
BOOTLOADER AP SWREV: 2
WRITE PROTECTION: Enable
Since there is no info about Knox here, so i believe it's not there. Or else, any other method to check?
PS: oops there are preloaded knox apps. So you are right!!
Also can you pse provide link for cm11 and how has been its performance. Are there any issues with the rom??
Thanks
dalbirxda said:
My download screen shows:
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: GT-I9192
CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Official
SYSTEM STATUS: Official
CSB-CONFIG-LSB: 0X30
BOOTLOADER AP SWREV: 2
WRITE PROTECTION: Enable
Since there is no info about Knox here, so i believe it's not there. Or else, any other method to check?
PS: oops there are preloaded knox apps. So you are right!!
Also can you pse provide link for cm11 and how has been its performance. Are there any issues with the rom??
Thanks
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They are nighties so not bug free. I use a very old build as that works well for me. Cm11 build stable by sekil
You can try the newer builds too. Also once your root , you can flash knox free samsung rom too. Try towelroot and see if your lucky and knox is not tripped.
kev23m said:
They are nighties so not bug free. I use a very old build as that works well for me. Cm11 build stable by sekil
You can try the newer builds too. Also once your root , you can flash knox free samsung rom too. Try towelroot and see if your lucky and knox is not tripped.
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One more thing, which kernel are you using with cm11?
dalbirxda said:
One more thing, which kernel are you using with cm11?
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Stock CM11 kernel
Hi everyone, not many people seem to have this phone.
Well still looking for a working root method. Towelroot not supported yet.
Any bright ideas??
Finally!! Update has arrived.
Finally Samsung's official update has solved the battery drain issue!
There is a remarkable improvement. The details of update-
GT-I9192; Android: 4.4.2;
AP: I9192DDUCNH1
CP: I9192DDUCNH1
CSC: I9192ODDCNH1
Kernel: 3.4.0-2638556
dalbirxda said:
Finally Samsung's official update has solved the battery drain issue!
There is a remarkable improvement. The details of update-
GT-I9192; Android: 4.4.2;
AP: I9192DDUCNH1
CP: I9192DDUCNH1
CSC: I9192ODDCNH1
Kernel: 3.4.0-2638556
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I am running the knox free rooted rom for the same, so far so good.
dalbirxda said:
Finally Samsung's official update has solved the battery drain issue!
There is a remarkable improvement. The details of update-
GT-I9192; Android: 4.4.2;
AP: I9192DDUCNH1
CP: I9192DDUCNH1
CSC: I9192ODDCNH1
Kernel: 3.4.0-2638556
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Are u sure it`s fixed ? I did write to them but i don`t know if they had time to patch kernel. Maybe i will try and use stock kernel for a while
Samsung update useless!!
SilviuMik said:
Are u sure it`s fixed ? I did write to them but i don`t know if they had time to patch kernel. Maybe i will try and use stock kernel for a while
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I think the update is useless, guess I reacted too early, it was ok for a few days but, now again the battery drain and one new thing - the camera fails to initialize sometimes. I don't know what's wrong with Samsung guys??
Hope some geek gets some solution to this..
Greetings,
After upgrading to 4.3 [NE1] firmware through OTA, my wifi can't find many hotsport. The signal strength becomes very weak.
At the same location, my S3 can find 10 conenctable hotspot, but this note 2 can only search less than 3, and barely connect any of them successfully.
I studied a lot of solution at XDA, then I determined to root my note 2 and get it fixed.
Thought it's relative to KNOX security; so after root this phone, I
- install supersu.zip
- install script file to remove Knox
Almost refer to below thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2731043
Doing everything completely and successfully, however, my wifi still runs not very well.
Anyone can provide recomemndation for me?
If changing modem will help wifi connectivity?
Mine is region-BRI /Taiwan/ revision (PDA: N7100ZSUENE1 CSC: N7100OZSENE1 MODEM: N7100ZSENE1). Or, shall I update my firmware through Philz-recovery to 4.4.2 directly? Any specific revision I can upgrade it directly?
thanks you all of your ideas!