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[Q] has anyone got the samsung firmware update?

I stopped by the other S4 forum (i9500/i9505) and noticed users reporting a new firmware update. Some mentioned faster transitions and camera updates as well as some other things.
Has anyone got a Ota of this? Or would we (T mobile) not get it?
Also wondering... if your rooted, would you even get a notification about it?
Thnx

criticalchild said:
I stopped by the other S4 forum (i9500/i9505) and noticed users reporting a new firmware update. Some mentioned faster transitions and camera updates as well as some other things.
Has anyone got a Ota of this? Or would we (T mobile) not get it?
Also wondering... if your rooted, would you even get a notification about it?
Thnx
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The firmware of the international version is not the same as firmware released by carriers. Carriers add a lot of stuff to their firmware and they do their own testing on them. It may take months for a carrier to release an update after the international version got it.
Since this is a new phone, I am sure T-Mobile will eventually release an update (most likely several updates). Just be patient.

criticalchild said:
I stopped by the other S4 forum (i9500/i9505) and noticed users reporting a new firmware update. Some mentioned faster transitions and camera updates as well as some other things.
Has anyone got a Ota of this? Or would we (T mobile) not get it?
Also wondering... if your rooted, would you even get a notification about it?
Thnx
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I found a website that has manual firmware updates for the different variations, but unfortunately I didn't save it. It's out there though, just Google it and I'm sure you'll run across it like I did, sorry couldn't be more assistance, if I find it again I'll post the link.
Edit: Okay I found it quicker than I thought I would, lol. Here's the link, hope it helps:
http://www.ibtimes.com/android-422-...alaxy-s4-gt-i9500-manual-installation-1237099
Sent from my SGH-M919 using xda premium

Thanks for the clarification and info guys.
Definitely patient.. I dont have many issues w my s4 except home key timing, so I was hoping for fix.
Maybe some one can take a look at new firmware and see if there is any info within that could benefit our (tmo) devices?
I would do it but im not as proficient and knowledgable as some of our other members.
best

criticalchild said:
Thanks for the clarification and info guys.
Definitely patient.. I dont have many issues w my s4 except home key timing, so I was hoping for fix.
Maybe some one can take a look at new firmware and see if there is any info within that could benefit our (tmo) devices?
I would do it but im not as proficient and knowledgable as some of our other members.
best
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I have the i9500 and got the update a few days ago. The description from the update manager was "improved stability" which means they are ironing out the kinks. Another thing that is going to be updated and will surely be on your variant is locked kernels. This is a kernel level that blocks superuser from even executing code. Workarounds will have to be found/kernels compiled.

criticalchild said:
Thanks for the clarification and info guys.
Definitely patient.. I dont have many issues w my s4 except home key timing, so I was hoping for fix.
Maybe some one can take a look at new firmware and see if there is any info within that could benefit our (tmo) devices?
I would do it but im not as proficient and knowledgable as some of our other members.
best
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if you're referring to the home button lag, then just disable s voice like everybody else did, even back in the days of the S3. go into the s voice app and hit the settings button on lower left of your phone, then tap settings, then un-check the 2nd option "open via the home key".
as far as updates, t-mo is usually the 1st or 2nd carrier to get it in the US, but nothing yet. i'm hoping they'd fix the camera shutter lag that i love from the old s3. sigh...

Not enough to Root

I just got the LG G3 and love it. The phone is awesome, but theres just not enough reason for me to root at the moment. I know its new but I'll wait for more roms and other features to come out. I would like more themes. I really don't want to DL a launcher. I used Themer but apparently it gives me some kind of not compatible because of the resolution, something like.

I thought the same thing, but ended up rooting my G3 anyway.
Small tweaks using G3 tweakbox were worth it, such as removing carrier IQ on lockscreen, adding dedicated menu buttons on the nav bar,
showing ram availability in recent apps menu, etc.

johnny quest said:
I just got the LG G3 and love it. The phone is awesome, but theres just not enough reason for me to root at the moment. I know its new but I'll wait for more roms and other features to come out. I would like more themes. I really don't want to DL a launcher. I used Themer but apparently it gives me some kind of not compatible because of the resolution, something like.
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to each their own but I have never owned a phone and not take root. Just being able to freeze/uninstall unwanted apps, freezing updates and doing minor tweaks is enough reason besides loading custom recoveries and roms.

Takes time so I don't understand why even make the thread?

I root it solely for fixing memory card problem.

decaturbob said:
to each their own but I have never owned a phone and not take root. Just being able to freeze/uninstall unwanted apps, freezing updates and doing minor tweaks is enough reason besides loading custom recoveries and roms.
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This. I will say that I was happy without root until the microlag got to me. The force close of my google services was the last straw. I now have no lag on my device and have made it much better imo with the tweaks mentioned earlier in this thread. I really wish we had an AOSP rom for it though.

SD card issue, g3 tweakbox, viper4android, xposed.
That hsould be enough for you to root

bodom_hc said:
SD card issue, g3 tweakbox, viper4android, xposed.
That hsould be enough for you to root
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G3 tweakbox is awesome app, I did the paid version.... (also needs xposed framework to run), I guess i need to research whats goin on with SD card...I assume to be the ext-sd card. Not sure about viper4andriod....I D/L'd and asked about updating drivers and choices were not very intuitive. I'm happy to a have TWRP and TiBu up and running as well.
having a choice of root or not....really is a no-brainer if you want to do any thing to your smart phone, otherwise why have it?

There's a thread for everything, so I figure I make one to see if there are others on the same boat. Yes, I would love to root my phone but I'm going to wait for a bit. I would love to see more developers working on more roms to get that "wow" effect. I've always root as soon as I get a phone but I usually get a phone thats been out for a while and to see tons of roms. This is my first phone that I ever had thats only been released in only a week. So I'm excited to see what comes out from these developers.

I personally like to root right away for the simple fact if I screw up I'm still within the 14 day return policy

cvsolidx17 said:
This. I will say that I was happy without root until the microlag got to me. The force close of my google services was the last straw. I now have no lag on my device and have made it much better imo with the tweaks mentioned earlier in this thread. I really wish we had an AOSP rom for it though.
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How did you fix the google service force close?

johnny quest said:
I just got the LG G3 and love it. The phone is awesome, but theres just not enough reason for me to root at the moment. I know its new but I'll wait for more roms and other features to come out. I would like more themes. I really don't want to DL a launcher. I used Themer but apparently it gives me some kind of not compatible because of the resolution, something like.
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Um that's fantastic news bro.
Sent from my SGH-M919 using XDA Free mobile app

This seems like a thread better suited for AC. Isn't the community of XDA about rooting and customizing?

OhioDroid80 said:
This seems like a thread better suited for AC. Isn't the community of XDA about rooting and customizing?
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Don't know what AC stands for. Thats why I put this thread in the General section.

I also feel like there is no real need to root. For me, anyway. I rooted my s4 asap but for this one I finally feel like I don't have to root to enjoy it. Frankly I'm just not as interested in flashing **** like I used to.
Sent from my LG-D851 using Tapatalk

I never understood threads like this every time a new phone cames out.. Okay so then don't root, next topic please

Rooting and freezing a lot of apps made my phone noticeably faster and last longer on a charge. So it's definitely worth it.
Transmission sent from my LG G3.

mgbotoe said:
How did you fix the google service force close?
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I would like to know this as well, on every boot I get a force close of gapps but it only happens once during each boot. Its annoying the hell out of me lol

cvsolidx17 said:
I would like to know this as well, on every boot I get a force close of gapps but it only happens once during each boot. Its annoying the hell out of me lol
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No fcs.... Rooted... Xposed... G3tweakbox mods..
blasted by TMO G3

Pheno.menon said:
Rooting and freezing a lot of apps made my phone noticeably faster and last longer on a charge. So it's definitely worth it.
Transmission sent from my LG G3.
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Is there a list somewhere of what's okay to remove from the tmobile version?

E975 Indian Kitkat REVIEW

I am not a pro, pls excuse me....
Hi guys, i updated this much awaited kitkat update as soon it was available OTA, jelly bean was good but had some battery drainage issues(not for many though) so i was very much anticipating this update.....But guys for me the kitkat update has been a big disappointment, why? read further
cons.....
1. lagging ui and app drawer!!!!! my lgog was lag free on jb
2. slow touch response, i can feel the difference, specially on keyboard, on jb it was way quiker
3. keyboard is slow...switching between numbers and alphabets is not that quick, back space is headache
4. notification led not working for whtsapp, facebook etc
5. dewdrop animation is buggy
6. lock button doesnt work somtime, needs double press to unlock
7. sometimes holding the power button to turn off the phone doesnt bring the menu, gets lock and its damn frustrating
8. vibration when the other person picks the phone isnt working even if u have the option turned on
9. themes, live wallpapers all missing
10. battery acts weird, when phone is restarted it drops upto like 5-10%
11. accuracy of touch screen has been degraded
pros......
1. definitely camera is better, focus issues got solved
2. i can see a little improvement in the battery department, not much noticeable though
weird things with kitkat.....,,
had got some pics to test the cam, but got some corrupted and automatically got deleted
I WANT TO GET BACK TO JELLYBEAN!!!!!!! PLEASE GUY TELL ME THE EASIEST METHOD TO DO SO, INDIAN JB STOCK ROM

KitKat does have some issues on OG. I've noticed a dramatically better battery life.
You can flash back the Jelly Bean KDZ file as described in several posts such as "Freaking Annoying Questions".

Same story here!
flawlessking said:
I am not a pro, pls excuse me....
Hi guys, i updated this much awaited kitkat update as soon it was available OTA, jelly bean was good but had some battery drainage issues(not for many though) so i was very much anticipating this update.....But guys for me the kitkat update has been a big disappointment, why? read further
cons.....
1. lagging ui and app drawer!!!!! my lgog was lag free on jb
2. slow touch response, i can feel the difference, specially on keyboard, on jb it was way quiker
3. keyboard is slow...switching between numbers and alphabets is not that quick, back space is headache
4. notification led not working for whtsapp, facebook etc
5. dewdrop animation is buggy
6. lock button doesnt work somtime, needs double press to unlock
7. sometimes holding the power button to turn off the phone doesnt bring the menu, gets lock and its damn frustrating
8. vibration when the other person picks the phone isnt working even if u have the option turned on
9. themes, live wallpapers all missing
10. battery acts weird, when phone is restarted it drops upto like 5-10%
11. accuracy of touch screen has been degraded
pros......
1. definitely camera is better, focus issues got solved
2. i can see a little improvement in the battery department, not much noticeable though
weird things with kitkat.....,,
had got some pics to test the cam, but got some corrupted and automatically got deleted
I WANT TO GET BACK TO JELLYBEAN!!!!!!! PLEASE GUY TELL ME THE EASIEST METHOD TO DO SO, INDIAN JB STOCK ROM
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Same issues with my LGOG after KitKat update. Now I am repenting why I updated. Hopefully LG will issue a bug fix update soon.

I didn't face such strange issues.... Juz take backup nd flash the kdz with new flash tool... That might help yu...!! I think there is some issues when updating to KK via OTA... have you did hard reset aftr updating...??
Sent from my LG-E975 powering Stock 4.4.2 & SOLID Kernel

YES OTA may be the problem, i want to flash a fresh KITKAT rom now, i would appreciate if you please give me the official kitkat indian rom download link...

flawlessking said:
YES OTA may be the problem, i want to flash a fresh KITKAT rom now, i would appreciate if you please give me the official kitkat indian rom download link...
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Please download from http://lg-phone-firmware.com/index.php?id_mod=20

thanks buddy

Lags and slow processing on Sm T111 tablet

Hi, I have the tablet that you read in subject for about one year, but recently I've been noticing many lags and stopping especially if you use Facebook and Maps apps.
Tablet has 4.2.2 firmware stock ("XXUAOC2") O.S. latest version.
I need suggestions about to make more performed the tablet.
Anyone suggestion is well accepted like changing roms, etc.
I'm not looking for upgrading at latest versions of O.S. but I'm just looking for to make my tablet more usable to zoom in-out the map on Maps for example..[emoji20]
Help me, please!
Sent from Note 4 device - Rome - Italy

umby75 said:
Hi, I have the tablet that you read in subject for about one year, but recently I've been noticing many lags and stopping especially if you use Facebook and Maps apps.
Tablet has 4.2.2 firmware stock ("XXUAOC2") O.S. latest version.
I need suggestions about to make more performed the tablet.
Anyone suggestion is well accepted like changing roms, etc.
I'm not looking for upgrading at latest versions of O.S. but I'm just looking for to make my tablet more usable to zoom in-out the map on Maps for example..[emoji20]
Help me, please!
Sent from Note 4 device - Rome - Italy
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Also same here with T110 Lol
I would recommend http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-3/development-7/rom-i8200-build-t110-t3139478 as its debloated like crazy

TCG Deadshot said:
Also same here with T110 Lol
I would recommend http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-3/development-7/rom-i8200-build-t110-t3139478 as its debloated like crazy
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Thank you for reply!
I've read the thread that you suggested me but it's sound like a Rom for only wifi tablet.
For 3G tablet the op has suggested the stock rom to enable that feature..
TCG Deadshot said:
Also same here with T110 Lol
I would recommend http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-3/development-7/rom-i8200-build-t110-t3139478 as its debloated like crazy
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Sent from Note 4 device - Rome - Italy

i have requested that op to help sm t111 users like us to help, cause that rom doent support 3g functions but........

New Development

Obviously there will be no new development for SM G920P. What is the best, newest rom everybody is running as a daily driver?

1painterdude3 said:
Obviously there will be no new development for SM G920P. What is the best, newest rom everybody is running as a daily driver?
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S6 920P S8 Port rom.

RevolverRz said:
S6 920P S8 Port rom.
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Where can I get this rom? I am terribly bored with my phone but it still works perfectly fine so really don't want to upgrade yet.

RevolverRz said:
S6 920P S8 Port rom.
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You mean Bigdaddys rom? Or what? I do want a new rom, yesterday i installed a "new" one fron rick, but i just see that he does not have a galaxy s6 anymore, so its another one with no more updates, please tell me theres still something for this phone

Ryan-sv said:
You mean Bigdaddys rom? Or what? I do want a new rom, yesterday i installed a "new" one fron rick, but i just see that he does not have a galaxy s6 anymore, so its another one with no more updates, please tell me theres still something for this phone
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That S8 port is not necessarily for the g920p and has been said to cause bricks. Be cautious. I am still running Rick's rom with my cam mod and it probably about as good as it will get besides some here and there updates and tweaks along with magisk and Xposed modules. The s6 is a **** phone tho. Non removable battery and mine always has overheating issues do to supposed a57 chip issues or something. Unnecessary rushed Eight core at that. Not related to modding. Even after a replacement on stock did same. If you don't experience that (easy with cam use), your a lucky one. But mainly to answer your question...I highly doubt. Maybe, but most likely not.

Mysticblaze347 said:
That S8 port is not necessarily for the g920p and has been said to cause bricks. Be cautious. I am still running Rick's rom with my cam mod and it probably about as good as it will get besides some here and there updates and tweaks along with magisk and Xposed modules. The s6 is a **** phone tho. Non removable battery and mine always has overheating issues do to supposed a57 chip issues or something. Unnecessary rushed Eight core at that. Not related to modding. Even after a replacement on stock did same. If you don't experience that (easy with cam use), your a lucky one. But mainly to answer your question...I highly doubt it that fully work or can with a few mods.
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Dude im going crazy looking for an stable rom xD, ive used them all already, now with the issues in ricks rom i think i cant stay there, but at the same time i dont know where to go, cant change the phone right now, so i have to look for something, would you recomend something?

Ryan-sv said:
Dude im going crazy looking for an stable rom xD, ive used them all already, now with the issues in ricks rom i think i cant stay there, but at the same time i dont know where to go, cant change the phone right now, so i have to look for something, would you recomend something?
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What issue/s? And I am using the Rom Rick did. I have no issues is why I'm confused execpt some UI tweak stuff but that's it.
When did the issue start? You could always dirty flash rom again.

Mysticblaze347 said:
What issue/s?
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Wifi and signal icons stucj to the left of the status bar
Power icon on the left from the status bar
Resolution problem (720 hd, unchangeble)
And the biggest one so far, no heads up notifications
I know it all could be solve installing the v2.zip of the rom, but what i really one is a rom with an active developer and updates
Maybe im asking for too much, but then i see how the other versions get all of that and get depressed xd

Ryan-sv said:
Wifi and signal icons stucj to the left of the status bar
Power icon on the left from the status bar
Resolution problem (720 hd, unchangeble)
And the biggest one so far, no heads up notifications
I know it all could be solve installing the v2.zip of the rom, but what i really one is a rom with an active developer and updates
Maybe im asking for too much, but then i see how the other versions get all of that and get depressed xd
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I know the feeling. Main reason it also Sprint. People are getting tired of their crap. I have issues even with my new phone. Carrier mainly. I have those rom issues as well...but to me they are minor. As for heads up notification, welcome to the s6. If you had it before you were lucky on here... That app and S6 don't play well together I guess.

Ryan-sv said:
You mean Bigdaddys rom? Or what? I do want a new rom, yesterday i installed a "new" one fron rick, but i just see that he does not have a galaxy s6 anymore, so its another one with no more updates, please tell me theres still something for this phone
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Relax buddy...Here is the rom with 920P Kernel.
First flash the rom and then Kernel.I f you want you can also flash Magisk thereafter.
https://mega.nz/#F!zlcATCgZ!kOD4WxArfE-aGm_5zKRtKQ

RevolverRz said:
Relax buddy...Here is the rom with 920P Kernel.
First flash the rom and then Kernel.I f you want you can also flash Magisk thereafter.
https://mega.nz/#F!zlcATCgZ!kOD4WxArfE-aGm_5zKRtKQ
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Thank you very much, i have not seem this rom before on any thread, anyway im trying it as soon as i get home

Install it today, it was a little hard because of the chinese xD, but everythings going great right now, I really appreciate it man
I must ask, where did you get that n.8 version? I was reading and the forum on xda was closed at n.3,
Is there a new forum? Could you share the link? Please, i want to stay up to date

hello
i know its funny still using s6 sprint but .am stuck with this ****.i need rom which have magisk pre installed and passes safety net
can any one suggest me a rom