[q] samsung galaxy s4 stuttering. - General Questions and Answers

Hi there.
I have recently purchased a Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone, and i am having some problems with it.
While watching youtube videos, and also while doing anything else on the phone, the screen will freeze for around 2-3 seconds, then unfreeze again.
This happens roughly every 3 minutes roughly.
I have tried clearing the youtube cache
I have tried enabling developer mode and turning on 'Force GPU rendering'.
I have tried rooting my phone, and downloading an app called project butter, which you may have heard of.
None of these actions have fixed the stuttering, so i really need help to find a permanent fix, or at the least, a temporary fix.
If someone could please help me out with this, i'd greatly appreciate it.
Thank you

XlrDev said:
Hi there.
I have recently purchased a Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone, and i am having some problems with it.
While watching youtube videos, and also while doing anything else on the phone, the screen will freeze for around 2-3 seconds, then unfreeze again.
This happens roughly every 3 minutes roughly.
I have tried clearing the youtube cache
I have tried enabling developer mode and turning on 'Force GPU rendering'.
I have tried rooting my phone, and downloading an app called project butter, which you may have heard of.
None of these actions have fixed the stuttering, so i really need help to find a permanent fix, or at the least, a temporary fix.
If someone could please help me out with this, i'd greatly appreciate it.
Thank you
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try clearing up the cache, it may help.

sachin.parmar100 said:
try clearing up the cache, it may help.
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As in boot into recovery mode and wipe the cache partition?

XlrDev said:
As in boot into recovery mode and wipe the cache partition?
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Yes, but you can also wipe it from Settings>storage>cached data

sachin.parmar100 said:
Yes, but you can also wipe it from Settings>storage>cached data
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This is the second time i have done this now, and it still has not fixed it :/

XlrDev said:
This is the second time i have done this now, and it still has not fixed it :/
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2674928 try this

sachin.parmar100 said:
are u on complete stock, i mean have you modified your OS or are you rooted
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My phone is currently rooted

i read the OP again, you mentioned you.are rooted so i edited my post

sachin.parmar100 said:
i read the OP again, you mentioned you.are rooted so i edited my post
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Hopefully this works i guess! Thank you for your time man

sachin.parmar100 said:
i read the OP again, you mentioned you.are rooted so i edited my post
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XlrDev said:
Hopefully this works i guess! Thank you for your time man
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I have followed all the instructions on the page and installed this. I have made sure it is enabled. but i am unfortunately still encountering the same stutter ever minute or so.

XlrDev said:
I have followed all the instructions on the page and installed this. I have made sure it is enabled. but i am unfortunately still encountering the same stutter ever minute or so.
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Hmm, try booting to safe mode and see if still stutters if it doesn't i'm pretty sure its any app thats interfereing with it
look over here http://www.putques.com/boot-galaxy-s4-into-safe-mode/

sachin.parmar100 said:
Hmm, try booting to safe mode and see if still stutters if it doesn't i'm pretty sure its any app thats interfereing with it
look over here http://www.putques.com/boot-galaxy-s4-into-safe-mode/
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Alright, it has been booted into safe mode and the problem still occurs. It must be an app interfering then i guess?

XlrDev said:
Alright, it has been booted into safe mode and the problem still occurs. It must be an app interfering then i guess?
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The lag is still there ?

sachin.parmar100 said:
The lag is still there ?
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yes :/

XlrDev said:
yes :/
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boot to normal mode and try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2306627
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sachin.parmar100 said:
boot to normal mode and try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2306627
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if it doesn't help you either, lets wait for some expert to help you.
i am a nexus 4 user so i cant help u much in it

sachin.parmar100 said:
boot to normal mode and try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2306627
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if it doesn't help you either, lets wait for some expert to help you.
i am a nexus 4 user so i cant help u much in it
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I am trying to install the seeder.apk file onto my phone, but for whatever reason, my pc wont connect to phone. my computer is saying 'driver device software was not successfully installed' :/
Bare with me a sec :L

Why don't you try a factory reset? Or even a custom ROM for that matter since you've already rooted and lost warranty.

TheXGX said:
Why don't you try a factory reset? Or even a custom ROM for that matter since you've already rooted and lost warranty.
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I may just have to do that. I have installed seeder and the system lag is still there, nothings changed unfortunately. I would of course need guidance as to a good rom to choose, or even how to install a custom rom

XlrDev said:
I may just have to do that. I have installed seeder and the system lag is still there, nothings changed unfortunately. I would of course need guidance as to a good rom to choose, or even how to install a custom rom
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It's pretty easy.. Since you're already rooted, just flash a custom recovery, do a Nandroid, flash the ROM and Gapps through that after wiping. I can help you with it though PM if you want But if you like the stock Samsung ROM, try a do a factory reset before that Hit thanks if I helped
Sent from my GT-I9500 using XDA Free mobile app

TheXGX said:
It's pretty easy.. Since you're already rooted, just flash a custom recovery, do a Nandroid, flash the ROM and Gapps through that after wiping. I can help you with it though PM if you want But if you like the stock Samsung ROM, try a do a factory reset before that Hit thanks if I helped
Sent from my GT-I9500 using XDA Free mobile app
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I think i shall need some help through pm, if thats okay

Related

Ugh... Assisntance needed..

Okay... I don't know what to do anymore.
Every Jellybean ROM I flash on this phone is far from buttery smooth.
Okay hear me out.
I turn on the phone...
Drop down bar is stuttery... Scrolling is very Skippy...
I give my phone 5 seconds charge..
All the lag stops.. 100% smooth.
I turn off the screen..
Turn it back on.. And the lag is back.
Its getting on my nerves and I've tried EVERY ROM in here...
They all act the same..
I've done kernels and overclocking...
FSC... Blackhole...
I've flashed.. Reflashed and flashed again...
Nothing...
Can anyone PLEASE tell me what I'm doing wrong?
AkiroX said:
Okay... I don't know what to do anymore.
Every Jellybean ROM I flash on this phone is far from buttery smooth.
Okay hear me out.
I turn on the phone...
Drop down bar is stuttery... Scrolling is very Skippy...
I give my phone 5 seconds charge..
All the lag stops.. 100% smooth.
I turn off the screen..
Turn it back on.. And the lag is back.
Its getting on my nerves and I've tried EVERY ROM in here...
They all act the same..
I've done kernels and overclocking...
FSC... Blackhole...
I've flashed.. Reflashed and flashed again...
Nothing...
Can anyone PLEASE tell me what I'm doing wrong?
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I cant tell you for sure but wipe data clear cache try cm10 don't flash kernel see what happens
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AkiroX said:
Okay... I don't know what to do anymore.
Every Jellybean ROM I flash on this phone is far from buttery smooth.
Okay hear me out.
I turn on the phone...
Drop down bar is stuttery... Scrolling is very Skippy...
I give my phone 5 seconds charge..
All the lag stops.. 100% smooth.
I turn off the screen..
Turn it back on.. And the lag is back.
Its getting on my nerves and I've tried EVERY ROM in here...
They all act the same..
I've done kernels and overclocking...
FSC... Blackhole...
I've flashed.. Reflashed and flashed again...
Nothing...
Can anyone PLEASE tell me what I'm doing wrong?
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and i think you will need to upload a catlog
tzvblsm said:
I cant tell you for sure but wipe data clear cache try cm10 don't flash kernel see what happens
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and i think you will need to upload a catlog
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Ive flashed with and without kernel...
Ive wiped so much I'm afraid I've shortened out my internal memory life span by 5 years.. x3
I had CM10...
Same thing.
And uhmm... Catlog?
AkiroX said:
Ive flashed with and without kernel...
Ive wiped so much I'm afraid I've shortened out my internal memory life span by 5 years.. x3
I had CM10...
Same thing.
And uhmm... Catlog?
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logcat
tzvblsm said:
logcat
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Alright...
Well how do i grab a log cat..? Ive seen people post them but I never actually learned how to do it.. x3
AkiroX said:
Alright...
Well how do i grab a log cat..? Ive seen people post them but I never actually learned how to do it.. x3
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Can grab logcat thru adb or via an app like alogcat. Either will do the trick.
If you use adb, the command I use is adb logcat > XXX.txt . Run this when you reboot the phone and it will get the info needed. You can then attach the txt file here or on pastebin. Good luck
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flyers00 said:
Can grab logcat thru adb or via an app like alogcat. Either will do the trick.
If you use adb, the command I use is adb logcat > XXX.txt . Run this when you reboot the phone and it will get the info needed. You can then attach the txt file here or on pastebin. Good luck
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-T769 using xda app-developers app
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Welp.... here's the log cat.. though I'm on CM9 but...
http://db.tt/NpngVX4x
Odd stutter on CM9 when.scrolling.through browser...
Drop.down.bar is.odd too... not.as bad as CM10 but...

[Q] Phone Won't Connect To Network

A friend of mine bought a Nexus 5 and had it for a week and it worked perfectly. He decided he wanted to sell so I bought it off him. We did a factory reset on it to delete all his data etc off of it and after when I put my sim card in and went to set it up to use it, it doesn't connect to my network automatically. When I choose my network in the setting it will say "registering to network" and then say "can't connect to network at this time please try again later" I have tried using different sim card from different companies and it still does the same thing.
Please Help!!
Need Help!!
after6 said:
Need Help!!
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does your friend's sim still work on it?
are you rooted?
try to re-flash radio image.
This seems to be a really common problem with these phones. I have personally known two people's phones did this and the only solution was to RMA it. Not to mention numerous other reports of the same problem here on XDA.
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samersh72 said:
try to re-flash radio image.
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I had the same problem and that didn't fix it. It was hardware related.
samersh72 said:
does your friend's sim still work on it?
are you rooted?
try to re-flash radio image.
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Haven't tried my friends sim, yes I am rooted & I will try to re-flash radio image
Thanks
aooga said:
I had the same problem and that didn't fix it. It was hardware related.
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let him give it a try.
after6 said:
Haven't tried my friends sim, yes I am rooted & I will try to re-flash radio image
Thanks
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i suggest also to flash cache image, then factory reset.
samersh72 said:
let him give it a try.
i suggest also to flash cache image, then factory reset.
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Might as well flash the factory image if you don't care about data. That way, all possibilities would be covered.
aooga said:
Might as well flash the factory image if you don't care about data. That way, all possibilities would be covered.
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I flashed the factory image and it's still doing the same thing. I'm guessing it a hardware problem, might as well send it in for a replacement.
after6 said:
I flashed the factory image and it's still doing the same thing. I'm guessing it a hardware problem, might as well send it in for a replacement.
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This is concerning.

Nexus 5 freezing - com.android.systemui has stopped

Hey all,
This started a couple of weeks ago and has gotten worse. I'll be using my phone normally and it will just freeze. No warnings, no messages, nothing. If I wait around 5 minutes I'll be booted back to the lock screen and the message "Unfortunately the process com.android.systemui has stopped." The phone will then function normally. Now when it freezes I just hold down the power button until the phone restarts since it's quicker.
I haven't installed any new apps recently so I don't think it's down to that. Sometimes before the phone freezes it will stutter badly for about 20 seconds. Would appreciate any help. Running stock 4.4.4.
Would be helpful if you could post your logcat/dmesg. That way we can have a look and narrow down the problem
kilowatt95 said:
Would be helpful if you could post your logcat/dmesg. That way we can have a look and narrow down the problem
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If you let me know how to do that I'll be happy to oblige
ipodgeenie said:
If you let me know how to do that I'll be happy to oblige
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2185929
Make sure you enable USB debugging. I believe in this case logcat is more important than dmesg.
kilowatt95 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2185929
Make sure you enable USB debugging. I believe in this case logcat is more important than dmesg.
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I tried using SysLog but I don't have root access so I cannot export any logs. Also, I do not have access to a computer. Any suggestions?
Thanks!
Are you using CM or some other type of themes? I used to see that often. So I stopped using them.
KJ said:
Are you using CM or some other type of themes? I used to see that often. So I stopped using them.
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Nope, it's completely stock.
ipodgeenie said:
Nope, it's completely stock.
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Unfortunately afaik as of JB you either need root for logcat or access to a computer.
I'm just taking a shot in the dark here but perhaps try wiping the cache partition from recovery? You don't need a custom recovery to wipe cache.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app
try dirty flash stock rom. but check if it is deodexed or odexed.
edit: you mean its rooted but stock rom or is it just non-rooted?
chimmychenga said:
try dirty flash stock rom. but check if it is deodexed or odexed.
edit: you mean its rooted but stock rom or is it just non-rooted?
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It isn't rooted

Strange problem

My device would always restart
I know my device right
No untying
I found a problem
Why is he doing restart
I am with this rom
It works fine all is not doing a restart
When I install another rom problem begins to restart stuck
Example Hammerhead v1.8 installed BlissPop
And much rom it to the same problem
Why is this happening? Really strange problem
There is a solution? Know why this happens?
Sorry for my bad English
haimmalka said:
My device would always restart
I know my device right
No untying
I found a problem
Why is he doing restart
I am with this rom
It works fine all is not doing a restart
When I install another rom problem begins to restart stuck
Example Hammerhead v1.8 installed BlissPop
And much rom it to the same problem
Why is this happening? Really strange problem
There is a solution? Know why this happens?
Sorry for my bad English
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did you follow all instructions for the new rom install properly? its some problem with the rom. Try a new rom and make sure you follow all the instructions properly
rollerdyke44 said:
did you follow all instructions for the new rom install properly? its some problem with the rom. Try a new rom and make sure you follow all the instructions properly
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I do it right
wipe
Then install rom
There rom works
Some do not work to restart always get stuck
I wonder why
haimmalka said:
My device would always restart
I know my device right
No untying
I found a problem
Why is he doing restart
I am with this rom
It works fine all is not doing a restart
When I install another rom problem begins to restart stuck
Example Hammerhead v1.8 installed BlissPop
And much rom it to the same problem
Why is this happening? Really strange problem
There is a solution? Know why this happens?
Sorry for my bad English
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If nothing else works flash a factory image ☺
sachin.parmar100 said:
If nothing else works flash a factory image
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What you seem I do not understand?
haimmalka said:
What you seem I do not understand?
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I meant if any other methods doesn't work then grab a factory image via Google server and flash it via fastboot
Link :
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
sachin.parmar100 said:
I meant if any other methods doesn't work then grab a factory image via Google server and flash it via fastboot
Link :
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
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I understood but I ask why this is happening
Some of the works
And some do not work restart
I want to know what the problem is
Probably kernel issue.
Aerowinder said:
Probably kernel issue.
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Explain what this means?
haimmalka said:
Explain what this means?
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Google it
dicecuber said:
Google it
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Hahaha
I looked it up on Google
I went back to the same state device always do a restart
Until it worked fine now again it came back to do it] =
I was looking google what he means I get here:
http://kernels.franco-lnx.net/Nexus5/5.0/
Then again it returned to constantly restart the device
Now there is a direction to know how it happens?
How to fix it?
I do not remember what I did that worked
Tip know at least that's how it happens:crying:
haimmalka said:
Explain what this means?
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A kernel acts as a connection between the
hardware and the software.
so if you flash a wrong kernel, it will misbehave
sachin.parmar100 said:
A kernel acts as a connection between the
hardware and the software.
so if you flash a wrong kernel, it will misbehave
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I think that's a problem for the solution of the fire makes it
I order the same day repair lab
Flash a factory image. If the restarts stop then you know it's a problem with the ROM/kernel. Not all phones are identical, what may work for some doesn't always work for others. Your phone simply may not like some custom kernels, simple as that. If the ones you are flashing are undervolted by default that could be the problem, as some phones respond better to undervolting than others.
_MetalHead_ said:
Flash a factory image. If the restarts stop then you know it's a problem with the ROM/kernel. Not all phones are identical, what may work for some doesn't always work for others. Your phone simply may not like some custom kernels, simple as that. If the ones you are flashing are undervolted by default that could be the problem, as some phones respond better to undervolting than others.
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Happens all the time for my device
I also install this rom Original still to helping through Toolkit
I also put a device
Start-up Shutdown button repair
It did not help thinking maybe this is the problem
So what is the problem I can not figure] =
haimmalka said:
Happens all the time for my device
I also install this rom Original still to helping through Toolkit
I also put a device
Start-up Shutdown button repair
It did not help thinking maybe this is the problem
So what is the problem I can not figure] =
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Don't use toolkits. Flash the system image with fastboot. If the problem is still there, it's your phone. If the problem disappears, it's the ROM/kernel. Again, use fastboot and not a toolkit.
_MetalHead_ said:
Don't use toolkits. Flash the system image with fastboot. If the problem is still there, it's your phone. If the problem disappears, it's the ROM/kernel. Again, use fastboot and not a toolkit.
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I try many things to no avail
I put it back to the lab to solve this problem
I've had enough to deal with it without success..
I do not know if it's a software problem
Or issue with the device
I do not believe more than 5 Nexus device that happens to many people
haimmalka said:
I try many things to no avail
I put it back to the lab to solve this problem
I've had enough to deal with it without success..
I do not know if it's a software problem
Or issue with the device
I do not believe more than 5 Nexus device that happens to many people
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But have you restored to 100% stock by flashing a factory image using fastboot?
_MetalHead_ said:
But have you restored to 100% stock by flashing a factory image using fastboot?
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I do not understand exactly what you record
I can not understand English I use Google Translate
Thank you you try to help
You need to tell me what to do to try ..
I just try it
Guide me step by step what to do
If you ask yes I have fastboot
Files
flash-all
image-hammerhead-ktu84p
bootloader-hammerhead-hhz11k
radio-hammerhead-m8974a-2.0.50.2.22
image-hammerhead-krt16m
cache
boot
bootloader-hammerhead-HHZ11d
userdata
system
recovery
I press
flash-all
Command window opens install it
It does not help
I also make it a manual command that does not help
I try a lot of versions
This is repeated restart problem ]=

[Guide/Fix] App package conflict when install. (August patch no root)

Hello.
Im not sure if someone else also found the fix for app conflicts and errors when u mannualy update system apps. But I found a working fix.
When I was testing something to fix my led cover but find out this will resolve the annoying conflicts when manually updating system apps.
So this will work for as I tested so far for 10 minuts or when u reboot. After that u need to do this again.
1. Go to device security.
2. Go to safe or secure start up. Im not English so.
3. If secure start up is disabled turn it on and reboot.
3. If secure start up is enabled turn it off and reboot.
I was able to update all apps I had conflicts before. But when I reboot again u will need to redo step 3. Only this time it will be turning on or off instead of off or on. So bassicly when it was turned off then u will turn it on instead.
Hope this will help for u guys aswell.
I just tried this workaround, and I can confirm it WORKS!:good:
Alf0903 said:
I just tried this workaround, and I can confirm it WORKS!:good:
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Glad to hear. Thanks for the thanks sir. U took my thanks vurginity haha.
Wow
Works amazing just now i updated touchWiz Home to latest version
Thank you so much
الفلسطيني said:
Wow
Works amazing just now i updated touchWiz Home to latest version
Thank you so much
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Glad it works for multiple users now. Thanks
I can confirm this works , thanks for the tip though
Thanks. It works great!
It is working on mine also. Thank you so much
iskelrdayisi said:
It is working on mine also. Thank you so much
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kenshinchai said:
Thanks. It works great!
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shah22 said:
I can confirm this works , thanks for the tip though
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Glad to hear. Im wondering what it has to do with it.
It worked for me too. Thanks.
Tapatalkkal küldve az én SM-G935F eszközömről
Help
I can't find the option on security settings. Could you please guide me how to get there?
i cant find the setting either
search for secure start up
It works for me to install the latest Touchwiz home. I also installed Camera 6.5.98 on my shop edge. Thanks.
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ma678 said:
It works for me to install the latest Touchwiz home. I also installed Camera 6.5.98 on my shop edge. Thanks.
Sent from my SM-G935W8 using Tapatalk
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Edit: 6.5.95.
Sent from my SM-G935W8 using Tapatalk
Thank you, it actually worked!
Not working for my
AllSmokeEm said:
Hello.
Im not sure if someone else also found the fix for app conflicts and errors when u mannualy update system apps. But I found a working fix.
When I was testing something to fix my led cover but find out this will resolve the annoying conflicts when manually updating system apps.
So this will work for as I tested so far for 10 minuts or when u reboot. After that u need to do this again.
1. Go to device security.
2. Go to safe or secure start up. Im not English so.
3. If secure start up is disabled turn it on and reboot.
3. If secure start up is enabled turn it off and reboot.
I was able to update all apps I had conflicts before. But when I reboot again u will need to redo step 3. Only this time it will be turning on or off instead of off or on. So bassicly when it was turned off then u will turn it on instead.
Hope this will help for u guys aswell.
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So basically u CANT just turn it off and reboot but
1. turn off&reboot
2. turn on reboot
3. turn off again and reboot one last time??
Because I still get the error when I just turn it off and reboot
Im trying to install 3 apks to get Note 8 Live messages. Im still not sure it works but cant confirm because I can't install it.
shorty76 said:
Not working for my
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KLit75 said:
So basically u CANT just turn it off and reboot but
1. turn off&reboot
2. turn on reboot
3. turn off again and reboot one last time??
Because I still get the error when I just turn it off and reboot
Im trying to install 3 apks to get Note 8 Live messages. Im still not sure it works but cant confirm because I can't install it.
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Hello.
Sorry for late reaction. Real busy at work. Friday im a day off and come with a proper response. Also I have to chec if they hotfixed it. I also can confirm the new galaxy 8 and note this method wont work. Since i dont own them i cant help with that part.
Does fingerprint security have to be disabled first?
I don't have it either. Latest Batman rom

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