Downgrade firmware? - Galaxy S 4 Active Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I have international S4A. There was update in November to new 4.2.2 mk3, since the update im having problems with music player it's pauses music playing, battery drain, overheating and RAM management problems. I want to go back to previous firmware, it is safe to just flash it? i cant find any guides for S4A
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ewa12321 said:
I have international S4A. There was update in November to new 4.2.2 mk3, since the update im having problems with music player it's pauses music playing, battery drain, overheating and RAM management problems. I want to go back to previous firmware, it is safe to just flash it? i cant find any guides for S4A
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It´s safe.
Not exactly a downgrade because both are 4.2.2... Do it through Odin. :good:

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[Q] Downgrade for root?

Hi,
I have a problem with all xperia stock roms with the mediaserver process. It is always running while I listen to music (which is a lot of time) and drains a lot of battery (up to 65%). Though I use poweramp player which is totally independent of the process (own library and decoder). There must be some process to improve soundquality or something like it. On my Desire S on CM11 I don't have the issue this is why I want to move to a custom rom. I'm on 4.3 now (was hoping this would fix the issue) and want to root and full backup with keys for warranty purposes and then move to a custom rom.
Is it right that I have to downgrade first, since there is no root for 4.3 yet? If yes, what ROM? I have a C5303 and don't know what version I had previously. I bought it in Switzerland without SIMlock or any branding. Is there a way I can find out what my previous version was or can I basically just use any generic C5303 version?
Would you recommend 12.0.A.1.284 in order to be able to use DoomLords rootkit: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...3#post42701183 ?
It's just that I don't know if I ever was on this version, also regarding warranty...
I know, many questions and I opened a new thread jst for this. I tried to find help in other threads, but didn't. I just reached a point where I don't seem to get further without asking. I tried to be as specific as possible and hope someone can clarify some of them.
Thanks in advance!
Answers to all the questions:
- Mediaserver will always run when media is being played (music/movie) this also happend on my Galaxy S+ with CyanogenMod
- Rooting can be done by downgrading back to 4.1.2 stock 254 is good... (see my how to about flashing), root is with doomlords method
- Version of 4.1.2 doenst matter you can use a Generic one if you want. Some versions have some extra bloatware
mrjraider said:
Answers to all the questions:
- Mediaserver will always run when media is being played (music/movie) this also happend on my Galaxy S+ with CyanogenMod
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If you deactivate some apps/processes like SondFX (and possibly SoundFX) and use a player I think you can listen to music it without mediaserver.
(some more on that: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2116076)
With my desire s it actually already isn't active without deactivating anything. just by using poweramp. I can listen to music 8 hours without using more than 20% battery or so. What I get with my SP is just frustrating since I bought it for the nice battery size-processor relation...
Thank you very much for your reply!
So you could disable soundFX (Dutch Geluidsverbeteringen) and try again?? I've disabled it and altho the music is not as nice as i had it with soundfx it still plays.. I'll perform some extra tests.. This is interesting
flashing .284 wouldn't be a good option?! because then I could use DoomLords flashtool directly without having to do the workaround....
Doesnt matter if you flash 254 and follow the tutorial
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[Q&A] [ROM][i9305][03.10.14]>>>4.4.2<<<[KK][STOCK][TW][STABLE][+AROMA] S5 Elite Lite

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Before posting, please use the forum search and read through the discussion thread for [ROM][i9305][03.10.14]>>>4.4.2<<<[KK][STOCK][TW][STABLE][+AROMA] S5 Elite Lite v2.2. If you can't find an answer, post it here, being sure to give as much information as possible (firmware version, steps to reproduce, logcat if available) so that you can get help.
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got installation aborted msg while flasing camera fix kernal with latest philz recovery can any one help me with this? I got that file of 6 mb
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got installation aborted msg while flasing
camera fix kernal with latest philz recovery
can any one help me with this.....I got that
file of 6 mb
Try to change the default laucher:
Go to settings/default applications and change home to Touchwiz home.
After change thats easy mode..my still got easy mode..why??
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Touchwiz home.apk is 0 bytes??
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Yes it must habe about 2.2 mb
Why??
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s5 rom to s3
Hy. Y flashed the rom on my i9305 and y had to reflash and then only I made the camera work flashing boefla.ok. but. Screen mirroring doesn't work apps to sd card the same and neither samsung link wont work. Are you trying to fix these? The rom is good. I have no complaints other that sometimes its eating the battery in5 hours. Thank's
S5 Elite for S3 (i9305) problem.
Greetings,
Today I was charging my S3 (i9305) and turned off the power. I later discovered that my phone was still on even though I had turned it off. I found out that when charging my phone with the power off it rebooted my phone. I don't know if it's a problem with the Rom or phone. Help would be appreciated. (I have attached a picture of what my phone gets stuck on before it reboots). Thanks.
jortu said:
Greetings,
Today I was charging my S3 (i9305) and turned off the power. I later discovered that my phone was still on even though I had turned it off. I found out that when charging my phone with the power off it rebooted my phone. I don't know if it's a problem with the Rom or phone. Help would be appreciated. (I have attached a picture of what my phone gets stuck on before it reboots). Thanks.
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Hi,
Im not sure but maybe this is the old bootloader issue..are you on new or old bootloader? and have you installed agni kernel that comes by default with the rom? cause i thought that the reboot issue only was present in the boeffla kernels for this rom, which i have removed from the rom thread some time ago, because they were not stable.
It is definately not a rom problem, cause im using this rom every day (btw im on new 4.4.4 bootloader) and i didnt had any reboots from the 1st day till this time also not with the 4.3 bootloader, using Agni kernel 4.9 everything works fine, even offline charging works, but from this we already knew that offline charging was working well on new bootloader.
Reboot Fix
MaHo_66 said:
Hi,
Im not sure but maybe this is the old bootloader issue..are you on new or old bootloader? and have you installed agni kernel that comes by default with the rom? cause i thought that the reboot issue only was present in the boeffla kernels for this rom, which i have removed from the rom thread some time ago, because they were not stable.
It is definately not a rom problem, cause im using this rom every day (btw im on new 4.4.4 bootloader) and i didnt had any reboots from the 1st day till this time also not with the 4.3 bootloader, using Agni kernel 4.9 everything works fine, even offline charging works, but from this we already knew that offline charging was working well on new bootloader.
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It must be the Bootloader then, since I have already installed Agni v4.9. Would you be able to send me the link to the right Bootloader for the i9305. Thanks Maho.
Jortu said:
It must be the Bootloader then, since I have already installed Agni v4.9. Would you be able to send me the link to the right Bootloader for the i9305. Thanks Maho.
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Well the case is that the bootloader is not something you can find separately and flash it for example like a flashable zip, the only way to update the bootloader is by flashing 4.3 or 4.4.4 official firmware from sammobile.com or any other site where you can download samsung official firmwares, and it has the KNOX feature included which really sucks, therefore these bootloaders are also called KNOX bootloader. You can check what bootloader you have at the moment by booting into downloadmode and in left upper corner of the downloadmode screen if there is a line saying ´´KNOX WARRANTY VOID´´ means you already have the new knox bootloader and since the new Android 4.4.4 now there is also a line in blue color saying ´´SECURE DOWNLOAD : ENABLED'' which is the case with me.
If you like to update the bootloader you can do that, in my signature there is a link to ODIN guide, also there is a link in the guide for if you want to learn more about knox bootloader before you do anything, cause when you flash 4.3 or 4.4.4 official firmware the knox bootloader will remain forever with the device, its not something you can delete like an .apk file, the bootloader is part of the device structure.
This knox bootloader seems to cause problems with installing custom roms or applying root etc. (not for everyone though) but im now KNOXED for some time and never had actually any kind of problem installing custom roms or rooting etc. besides that i think that our i9305 is now getting old and 4.4.4 is probably the last official update to come from Samsung, so it doesnt really matter to be knoxed or not knoxed at this time IMHO and most of the people dont care anymore about warranty being void, but if you like to avoid such small issues like device rebooting by itself or any other issue caused by the old bootloader with 4.4.2 or 4.4.4 custom roms, i recommend everyone to update the bootloader if you plan to run 4.4.2 or 4.4.4 custom roms as daily driver.
If you are still not sure about this or you dont understand something, you can always look for more info in the general Q&A thread or just do some research on the internet.
Cheers
Thank you
MaHo_66 said:
Well the case is that the bootloader is not something you can find separately and flash it for example like a flashable zip, the only way to update the bootloader is by flashing 4.3 or 4.4.4 official firmware from sammobile.com or any other site where you can download samsung official firmwares, and it has the KNOX feature included which really sucks, therefore these bootloaders are also called KNOX bootloader. You can check what bootloader you have at the moment by booting into downloadmode and in left upper corner of the downloadmode screen if there is a line saying ´´KNOX WARRANTY VOID´´ means you already have the new knox bootloader and since the new Android 4.4.4 now there is also a line in blue color saying ´´SECURE DOWNLOAD : ENABLED'' which is the case with me.
If you like to update the bootloader you can do that, in my signature there is a link to ODIN guide, also there is a link in the guide for if you want to learn more about knox bootloader before you do anything, cause when you flash 4.3 or 4.4.4 official firmware the knox bootloader will remain forever with the device, its not something you can delete like an .apk file, the bootloader is part of the device structure.
This knox bootloader seems to cause problems with installing custom roms or applying root etc. (not for everyone though) but im now KNOXED for some time and never had actually any kind of problem installing custom roms or rooting etc. besides that i think that our i9305 is now getting old and 4.4.4 is probably the last official update to come from Samsung, so it doesnt really matter to be knoxed or not knoxed at this time IMHO and most of the people dont care anymore about warranty being void, but if you like to avoid such small issues like device rebooting by itself or any other issue caused by the old bootloader with 4.4.2 or 4.4.4 custom roms, i recommend everyone to update the bootloader if you plan to run 4.4.2 or 4.4.4 custom roms as daily driver.
If you are still not sure about this or you dont understand something, you can always look for more info in the general Q&A thread or just do some research on the internet.
Cheers
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Thanks heaps for the long reply and help Maho. I used Odin to get bootloader 4.4.4 from Sammobile and now my phone stays off while charging. Loving your work and this rom! (Sorry for the late reply).
wow I Need it, thanks you !
Audio Skipping....
Hi Maho_66
I've flashed your rom 2 days ago and everything working fine. you did brilliant work to bring some life to our i9305. keep it up.
i am facing 2 problems. 1st is wifi direct is not working. it searches the other device and that's it. nothing else.
2nd problem is audio skipping while playing music.
Any Solution Please.
kami168 said:
Hi Maho_66
I've flashed your rom 2 days ago and everything working fine. you did brilliant work to bring some life to our i9305. keep it up.
i am facing 2 problems. 1st is wifi direct is not working. it searches the other device and that's it. nothing else.
2nd problem is audio skipping while playing music.
Any Solution Please.
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Hey man sorry for late reply.
I think wifi direct isnt working then, for the audio skipping i think its related to your kernel settings, try other governors for example. I dont have this issue, music playing fine with me.
Air Navigation does not work. Sry bad english
MaHo_66 said:
Hey man sorry for late reply.
I think wifi direct isnt working then, for the audio skipping i think its related to your kernel settings, try other governors for example. I dont have this issue, music playing fine with me.
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Thank you for your reply,,,,, Yes you are right, Audio issue is related with kernel and i've just Flash Agni kernel and everything is fine now.
Hands-free mode is muted! Fix?
Hello!
In hands-free mode is muted, MIC does not work! Some correction?
Tested with two kernels with the same problem:
PSN_AGNi_pureSTOCK-v4.6_Ported-4.4.2__InsecureADB_Fixed-djb77.zip
PSN_AGNi_pureSTOCK-v4.9_Ported-4.4.2_I9305_AROMA.zip
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Superb Work
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Downgrade to kitkat from lollipop

Hi
i can downgrade my note to kitkat from lollipop without any problems?
I made root in lollipop...
Thanks
Yes, just have to find your phones kk firmware and flash through Odin.
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Ok
what the best stock version of kitkat to get the best battery life?
I install the israeli version and i get same battery life like lollipop
thanks
I would highly recommending installing the stock version of KitKat that is released for your country.
Yes, i've just done this myself. I got the phone last week, and in amongst all the other 9 million pop-ups that Samsung provide, I accidently pressed yes to upgrade to lollipop.
I ran it for a day and the lag was terrible, so I have now gone back to KitKat. As above, I just went for stock for my country. It seems a lot better now. Once they release another lollipop patch i'll update. It's a shame, as I still think my htc one m8 is slightly faster. It feels more responsive. Anyway, thats off topic.
As above, just use Odin. I'm new to modding Samsung devices really, but managed it easy enough following the various guides around.
Did you guys have to factory reset your device after the downgrade?
If so, does the Kies application backup function safe the application data (logged in accounts, safegames, application settings etc.) too?

Need some suggestion.

Hello Xda
Recently i have got Xperia z1 and it's really amzing and fast for me but there are some few question and problems i cant find solution.
1. My current android version is 4.3 i was thinking for lolipop and after searching i have found that Lolipop is a pathetic release for Z1, so i want to know that should i stay on 4.3 or downgrade to 4.2.2 or can i upgrade to kitkat ?? is it stable or worth upgrading.
2. When i turn on or off O2 logo came on my screen and some o2 apps installed. Well in my country if there is any kind of logo in mobile firmware its value decrease peoples think its a fake so is there any chance or way to remove this ? I'm familiar with rooting and have done a lot of on Nexus, Xperia P, S, Galaxy 1-2 etc etc.
Thanks in advance.
bump! still no reply
for the z1 there is both kitkat and lollipop update. I'd say update it, i like the update. If you're not really sure then first find the ftf file of the 4.3 version in case you'll want to downgrade back
is lolipop stable ??? as i visited a lot of thread and peoples are complaining about battery drain heatup issue and some features not working like xLoud xReality etc etc
Ranker said:
is lolipop stable ??? as i visited a lot of thread and peoples are complaining about battery drain heatup issue and some features not working like xLoud xReality etc etc
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If you want better battery life and dont care about the new Lollipop I suggest you update to 4.4.4 and stick with it until some "major updates" solve the heating issue and battery drain and slow charging of the lollipop version cause its really annoying, at least for me because i'm using my phone almost 7,8 hours a day using 3G,wifi,music player,and calling and Lollipop simply doesnt work for me because I have to constantly put my phone on charge, I mean its ridiculous when my phone discharge faster than its charge!
But on kitkat its almost on peak of the performance (considering the battery life)
You may update to 5 if youre not heavily using the phone but otherwise at present,the best choice is 4.4.4 (btw I'm using iHackers 6.2 with trinity kernel)
For second part you may flash any unbranded ftf rom so there is no more carrier logo
SASREG said:
If you want better battery life and dont care about the new Lollipop I suggest you update to 4.4.4 and stick with it until some "major updates" solve the heating issue and battery drain and slow charging of the lollipop version cause its really annoying, at least for me because i'm using my phone almost 7,8 hours a day using 3G,wifi,music player,and calling and Lollipop simply doesnt work for me because I have to constantly put my phone on charge, I mean its ridiculous when my phone discharge faster than its charge!
But on kitkat its almost on peak of the performance (considering the battery life)
You may update to 5 if youre not heavily using the phone but otherwise at present,the best choice is 4.4.4 (btw I'm using iHackers 6.2 with trinity kernel)
For second part you may flash any unbranded ftf rom so there is no more carrier logo
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did you have those problems on stock unrooted lollipop from your country? cause i had battery drain only on prerooted while on stock "update with pc companion" the battery life was as kitkat for me
silentmax24 said:
did you have those problems on stock unrooted lollipop from your country? cause i had battery drain only on prerooted while on stock "update with pc companion" the battery life was as kitkat for me
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No I didn't try any prerooted rom just flashed stock ftf
Some guya suggest using phone for 2,3 days will improve battery life
I use it for 1 week even without root (pure stock) and no improve so far! So tail between legs I came back to KK!!
I can confirm that battery leak is only in "screen on"
Funny part is that stock LP use same battery as CM12 and for me there is no reason to choose stock over CM so I just got back to my previous combination!! using iHackers 6.2 alongside CM12 (Multirom)
Btw thanks fo reply bro

N920C: Since Nougat various problems. Which custom rom is recommended??

Hi community,
my lovely Note 5 is the best smartphone I've got ever. But since the update from 6.0.1 to Nougat, the problems begun.
The original Samsung Keyboard is crashing while rotating the screen (even I use swiftkey). And sometimes, but often I can play Videos in Facebook, WhatsApp, ... only after rebooting the smartphone. And some litlle more problems. But these two problems are annoying.
I've organized a S5 Mini for the while I'm rooting and installing the custom rom on the Note 5. But I'm looking for a stable rom with no known bugs like battery drain, or similar things ...
Is this possible meanwhile?? I'm not using Knox. I just want a "stable" smartphone ...
Greetings,
kangaroo72
kangaroo72 said:
Hi community,
my lovely Note 5 is the best smartphone I've got ever. But since the update from 6.0.1 to Nougat, the problems begun.
The original Samsung Keyboard is crashing while rotating the screen (even I use swiftkey). And sometimes, but often I can play Videos in Facebook, WhatsApp, ... only after rebooting the smartphone. And some litlle more problems. But these two problems are annoying.
I've organized a S5 Mini for the while I'm rooting and installing the custom rom on the Note 5. But I'm looking for a stable rom with no known bugs like battery drain, or similar things ...
Is this possible meanwhile?? I'm not using Knox. I just want a "stable" smartphone ...
Greetings,
kangaroo72
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So far to me, dr ketan rom having no bugs or issues on my note 5.. very stable and smooth also battery friendly.
kangaroo72 said:
Hi community,
my lovely Note 5 is the best smartphone I've got ever. But since the update from 6.0.1 to Nougat, the problems begun.
The original Samsung Keyboard is crashing while rotating the screen (even I use swiftkey). And sometimes, but often I can play Videos in Facebook, WhatsApp, ... only after rebooting the smartphone. And some litlle more problems. But these two problems are annoying.
I've organized a S5 Mini for the while I'm rooting and installing the custom rom on the Note 5. But I'm looking for a stable rom with no known bugs like battery drain, or similar things ...
Is this possible meanwhile?? I'm not using Knox. I just want a "stable" smartphone ...
Greetings,
kangaroo72
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have you tried to perform a full wipe on stock?
im using stock rom, rooted with super su and flashed fuel kernel
so fast very very stable for me
when jumping from major firmware changes, full wipe is always recommended
Yes, I wiped two times... Which model you have? N920c too? Which firmware?
I've tried all nugat rom on 920CD. All original and custom: all have the problem of missing voice notifications: call without ringing, no sound messages, and all other silent notifications. About 90 installations and all are strictly clean. All with that problem. Today I'm back to Android 6.01.
This because nobody can help me in this problem to solve .
Download the latest stock ROM here: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
Use "so far stable Odin3 v3.12.3": http://odindownload.com/download/#.WXLIZmh97Dc
I have been using this method since the first 6.0 update and found no issues at all after the full reset (wiping data & cache)
As of now the most stable version on my Model Number SM-N9208 is PDA N9208XXS3CQF3 and CSC N9208OLB3CQD2
Don't forget to wipe cache and data AFTER you install the ROM. Even if wiping cache is only advisable but wiping data will help you get rid of those bugs from your previous OTA Update.
AND DON'T FORGET TO BACKUP YOUR DATA BEFORE DOING THIS
****** SEARCH IN GOOGLE OR YOUTUBE ON HOW TO PROPERLY USE Odin3 v3.12.3 *******
***** I WON'T HELD RESPONSIBLE IF YOU DO SOMETHING WRONG ON YOUR PHONE SO PROCEED WITH CAUTION BUT THIS METHOD IS THE SAFEST AND LEGAL METHOD *****

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