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[VOLUNTEER NEEDED] Anyone Who Is Buying a Google Experience GS4

Hey Everyone,
I maintain a website, randomphantasmagoria.com, where I maintain a firmware archive of official production Google ROMs for every Nexus and Google Experience device from the OG Droid onward. I plan to archive the Google Experience GS4 ROMs as well, assuming the ROMs actually come from Google and not from Samsung.
If someone is buying one, I'd love if you could help me out with something. I need some information on the phone, and you will need to get it as soon as you turn the phone on for the first time, before doing any out-of-the-box system updates.
Here is the info I'll need:
1. The bootloader version. You will have to reboot into bootloader (fastboot) mode to do this. When you do, the bootloader version should be displayed on screen.
2. The baseband version from Settings | About Phone.
3. The value of ro.build.fingerprint from /system/build.prop.
4. IF YOU HAVE AN UPDATE NOTIFICATION: Before applying the update, do the following. Turn on USB debugging after the notification appears on screen. Go into Settings | Developer Options and select "Take Bug Report". Your phone will email a text file to the email address on your Google account. Open that text file and search it for ".zip" (without the quotes) and post the URL to the ZIP file.
This will be unbelievably helpful.
Thank you in advance!
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Any takers for when they get the phone?

oldblue910 said:
Any takers for when they get the phone?
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Sure, count me in.

Thanks dude!
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oldblue910 said:
Thanks dude!
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Hope I get it this week

totlyz forced
My left brain wants Google Nexus 4 and the right side wants the Galaxy S4 Google Edition. Left side says "it is good enough for you" and the right side wants "the best". Debating now... :highfive:
But if I do get the SGS4 GE, I will post the info

cocreateguid said:
My left brain wants Google Nexus 4 and the right side wants the Galaxy S4 Google Edition. Left side says "it is good enough for you" and the right side wants "the best". Debating now... :highfive:
But if I do get the SGS4 GE, I will post the info
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Thanks. Just make sure you do it before you apply any system updates that might be available out of the box.
Also, another plus to the Nexus 4 is that you know updates come straight from Google. All Hugo Barra would say about the GES4 at I/O was that it would receive "prompt system updates". It remains to be seen whether the GES4's ROM is from Google or from Samsung. If it's a Samsung ROM, you can bet that while the system updates will be "prompt" compared to almost any other phone on the market, it'll still take a good month or two to get updates.
As soon as someone gets this phone, we'll know within 2 minutes if it's a Google ROM or a Samsung ROM. Just look at the Android build number in Settings | About Phone. If it's a standard 5- or 6-character build number like JDQ39 or JDQ39E, it's Google. If the build number is anything else (for example JDQ39.I9505GXXUMD1), it's a Samsung ROM.
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Disregard
Whoops

Nice! Keeping up your Nexus S tradition?
Me Gusta!

Me Gusta said:
Nice! Keeping up your Nexus S tradition?
Me Gusta!
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Yep! Any device that runs production Google ROMs will have a place on my site. But yeah, it all started with the Nexus S. I loved that phone so much.
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Well, gsmarena are reporting that samsung have aired the google edition gs4 kernal...should be fun.
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jj03 said:
Well, gsmarena are reporting that samsung have aired the google edition gs4 kernal...should be fun.
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That leads me to believe it will be a Samsung ROM...
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Does anyone know when it will go live on the play store for purchase? Do they do a midnight launch or anything like that...been trying to track information down from the other launches to decide if I should wait up or just check it at work tomarrow.

Xceptiona1noob said:
Does anyone know when it will go live on the play store for purchase? Do they do a midnight launch or anything like that...been trying to track information down from the other launches to decide if I should wait up or just check it at work tomarrow.
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Noonish, I bet.

Theshawty said:
Noonish, I bet.
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I am curious as well. Still on the fence between i9505 and G version.

oldblue910 said:
Thanks. Just make sure you do it before you apply any system updates that might be available out of the box.
Also, another plus to the Nexus 4 is that you know updates come straight from Google. All Hugo Barra would say about the GES4 at I/O was that it would receive "prompt system updates". It remains to be seen whether the GES4's ROM is from Google or from Samsung. If it's a Samsung ROM, you can bet that while the system updates will be "prompt" compared to almost any other phone on the market, it'll still take a good month or two to get updates.
As soon as someone gets this phone, we'll know within 2 minutes if it's a Google ROM or a Samsung ROM. Just look at the Android build number in Settings | About Phone. If it's a standard 5- or 6-character build number like JDQ39 or JDQ39E, it's Google. If the build number is anything else (for example JDQ39.I9505GXXUMD1), it's a Samsung ROM.
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Android Central posted a video which includes the "About device" screen. Build number is listed as JDQ39.I9505GUEUAMFD (I9505GUEUAMFD is also listed as the baseband).
So based on what you have said it sounds like updates will likely not be coming directly from Google

acey_zero said:
Android Central posted a video which includes the "About device" screen. Build number is listed as JDQ39.I9505GUEUAMFD (I9505GUEUAMFD is also listed as the baseband).
So based on what you have said it sounds like updates will likely not be coming directly from Google
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Nope. It's a Sammy ROM.
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Well, Google Play says "ships by July 9, 2013", and I am travelling abroad on 7/17 I am not going to order it until I return to the US. Hopefully by then a lot of tests/reviews have been done and I can safely buy (or decide not to buy).

cocreateguid said:
Well, Google Play says "ships by July 9, 2013", and I am travelling abroad on 5/17 I am not going to order it until I return to the US. Hopefully by then a lot of tests/reviews have been done and I can safely buy (or decide not to buy).
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For me, since the updates don't come from Google, there's really no advantage to buying one of these. If you're in the market for an unlocked GS4, you may as well get the skinned Touchwiz version. Either way the OEM is the middleman for updates. So unless you just love the stock Android UI that much, you'll get a ton more features for your money by going Touchwiz.
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acey_zero said:
Android Central posted a video which includes the "About device" screen. Build number is listed as JDQ39.I9505GUEUAMFD (I9505GUEUAMFD is also listed as the baseband).
So based on what you have said it sounds like updates will likely not be coming directly from Google
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I think nope but without customization Sammy can made it very fast.
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[APK] Google Now Launcher

Hello guys,
If anybody interested in getting the new Google Now Launcher, I tested the app in the link provided below. It seems to work fine, even "ok google" seems to work (only after restart), thought I did not test it in other languages except English...
This surely is not my work, I just wanted to share this find on xda. Thank the OP in the thread linked below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/themes-apps/apps-google-experience-launcher-gel-app-t2529594
Edit: Wow this seems extremely outdated... Maybe someone can point us towards a much more recent version...
Edit 2: It seems now it is available on play store.. the latest version.

Huh, you got this to work? I tried this out a couple of months back but was getting force closes.
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Modding.MyMind said:
Huh, you got this to work? I tried this out a couple of months back but was getting force closes.
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I did not do anything special. Just installed the apk. I guess it has something to do with the version of the Google search app. If it is new enough, it works.
I read somewhere that the launcher app itself is part of the google search an the launcher.apk is just a pointer/bridge. Does not really have much code. Code is within the search app.

Yea, that is true how they communicate with each other. Guess I may have went about it the wrong way back then which is why I ran in to problems.
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It seems that Google now launcher on the play store was updated to support more devices.
Maybe thats the reason, why its now working.

old.splatterhand said:
It seems that Google now launcher on the play store was updated to support more devices.
Maybe thats the reason, why its now working.
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It seems now it is available on play store for our device as well.
Now what I need is a aosp like lock screen that would allow me to answer a call without unlocking the phone first. Which seems quiet difficult on sense phones [emoji17]

Samsung Pay Beta Testers

With today's announcement of Samsung Pay's impending release in the US, I was wondering how one might get involved in the beta testing. According to The Verge, " 'select US users' will be able to take part in a beta test beginning on August 25th." Any way to sign up to be one of those "select users" or will they hand it out semi-randomly?
Sorry. I'm guessing this should be in Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

No clue. Didn't really mention anything so id say its invite only. Unfortunately mum is the word for Canada overall
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Yeah I heard about this. I've rooted and tripped knox so I couldn't even if I wanted to. If it's really cool then maybe I won't root the S7... Nahhhh who am I kidding lol
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92drls said:
Yeah I heard about this. I've rooted and tripped knox so I couldn't even if I wanted to. If it's really cool then maybe I won't root the S7... Nahhhh who am I kidding lol
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I hear ya. I've resisted doing a full root (did pingpong) to see how this would turn out. When I upgraded in April it was this feature that made me go for the S6 instead of the Note 4. I'm hoping someday someone somewhere will find away to have both root and Samsung Pay. For now, I'm just keeping my options open until I can decide if it's worth it.

Try calling them.

roydok said:
Try calling them.
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I chatted with support and they have no info whatsoever. Good luck. Let us know what you find out.

I've found the link to be able to download the Samsung Pay Beta .apk file but I haven't figured out how to get it to install. Does someone else want to try? I'm stuck on a Samsung S6 Edge running 5.0.2. I wonder if you have to have 5.1.1 to run it.
Korea Link - https://kr.mpay.samsung.com/apk
US Link - https://us.mpay.samsung.com/apk

I've only been able to get the Korean link to load. Once I log in with my Samsung account, I can download and install the apk, it even runs, but doesn't go past the start button.....I tried changing the settings for which app is used for tap and pay, and I even changed the advanced nfc settings. Nothing.

Here's a download link for the Samsung Pay .apk file I found on the Korean link. It lets me install it on my Samsung S6 Edge+ running android 5.1.1.
https://mega.nz/#!cRFkUAhT!8h7kOQ8opFy3YWal7xgw68EByv6dOsgepURGy9C005E

meek2100 said:
Here's a download link for the Samsung Pay .apk file I found on the Korean link. It lets me install it on my Samsung S6 Edge+ running android 5.1.1.
https://mnky.es/f/IiaMF5eMXpOsP6jDhGbPaQ/Samsung_pay_38420220082015.zip?dl=0
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It lets you install it, but does it actually work? And is it in Korean?

flu13 said:
It lets you install it, but does it actually work? And is it in Korean?
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You can install but have not been able to get it to open. So can't tell if its in Korean or not. The US link is dead.

I signed into the following link with my Samsung account and was able to download an apk. Will not install for me though, probably because i'm not on 5.1.1
https://kr.mpay.samsung.com/apk/main/main.do

flu13 said:
It lets you install it, but does it actually work? And is it in Korean?
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It is in english from what I can tell and if your on 5.1.1 it lets you install it. However, so far all I can do it push the start button and nothing happens.

Cameron_S said:
I signed into the following link with my Samsung account and was able to download an apk. Will not install for me though, probably because i'm not on 5.1.1
https://kr.mpay.samsung.com/apk/main/main.do
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Your normal samsung account? Or did you get a korean account?

Normal Samsung account. The Korean website uses the same login and account you just have to translate everything with Google translate it guess what your clicking until you get to the .apk file, but the Samsung account and ID are forsure the same.

I got it installed with the apk i downloaded with my samsung account on 5.1.1, but it doesn't do anything when trying to launch it.

hopkinsdn said:
It seems Samsung has created a hotline in the U.S for testers. +1-844-726-7297
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I called today and they told me to download the Samsung Plus app from the Google playstore. I downloaded it agreed to the terms and logged in and then inside the app there was a link that said "Join Samsung Pay Beta". So far it doesn't do anything, but it seems promising that it might work tomorrow after the beta has officially begun.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.oh
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The Sprint S6 just received a firmware update today that specifies that the update includes a new feature named 'Samsung Pay'. Once the update completes I'll check out the Samsung Plus app to see if I can join the beta.
Update: Samsung Pay app available, but it's just an advertisement saying Welcome and that it is coming soon. I found nothing in the Samsung Plus app for signing up for the Samsung Pay beta either. Tick tock...

Ya i got the ota today as well. Theres an icon and when u open it there is just info on it. No option to set it up.
Whats the difference between samsung pay and google wallet?
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Samsung pay supports both NFC and MST. Google wallet, Android Pay, and Apple pay only support NFC. Samsung has the only phones that supports MST. Basicly, it means you can use your phone to pay even when the store has old outdated terminals.
http://m.androidcentral.com/forums-samsung-pay-galaxy-s6-and-why-it-matters

where did Samsung pay go?

I've had this watch for a few months using it with my Pixel XL and Samsung pay has been working fine since I got it. Recently it hasn't been working and every time I open the gear app I get a message saying Samsung pay has stopped working. I tried resetting the watch, uninstalling everything related to it from my pixel and set it up as if it was new. Now there isn't even an option for Samsung pay in the gear app and holding the back button does nothing. Does anyone know why it disappeared?

Distortion27 said:
I've had this watch for a few months using it with my Pixel XL and Samsung pay has been working fine since I got it. Recently it hasn't been working and every time I open the gear app I get a message saying Samsung pay has stopped working. I tried resetting the watch, uninstalling everything related to it from my pixel and set it up as if it was new. Now there isn't even an option for Samsung pay in the gear app and holding the back button does nothing. Does anyone know why it disappeared?
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Story to go in setting in the gear app on the phone and school down to the bottom of the app. Also where are you located too?

zune70 said:
Story to go in setting in the gear app on the phone and school down to the bottom of the app. Also where are you located too?
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I'm in the U.S. I did hear that the international version doesn't support Samsung pay but it's definitely a U.S version. And it's not in the settings of the gear app. Pretty much everywhere there used to be something about Samsung pay it's now missing from.

Distortion27 said:
I'm in the U.S. I did hear that the international version doesn't support Samsung pay but it's definitely a U.S version. And it's not in the settings of the gear app. Pretty much everywhere there used to be something about Samsung pay it's now missing from.
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That's really odd too that shouldn't happen. Can you try to download samsung pay apk for gear watch online and see if that works
Here https://www.sammobile.com/apk/samsung-pay-for-gear/samsung-pay-for-gear-1-4-1404/
If your rooted use an older version like 1.2 and see if that works

Installing the APK didn't work. I'm not rooted but I do have the beta of Android O installed. Maybe that has something to do with it

Distortion27 said:
Installing the APK didn't work. I'm not rooted but I do have the beta of Android O installed. Maybe that has something to do with it
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Oh well that could most definitely cause that not to work as samsung pay isn't made for that version of Android right now

Distortion27 said:
Installing the APK didn't work. I'm not rooted but I do have the beta of Android O installed. Maybe that has something to do with it
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Yep, that would be it.
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Oh well. Hopefully Samsung will update it soon to be compatible.

I just downgraded back to Nougat and can confirm that the beta version of Android O is what broke Samsung pay. So just a warning to anyone who has a gear S3 and wants to try Android O, you won't be able to use Samsung pay.

At&t Bixby Voice early beta happening?

Has anyone received an email back or actually have early access to Bixby yet? Read somewhere that AT&T S 8 users haven't received access after signing up to the invite . Anyone?
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mastaofdacat said:
Has anyone received an email back or actually have early access to Bixby yet? Read somewhere that AT&T S 8 users haven't received access after signing up to the invite . Anyone?
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I think not. But is not wort it. I have friend with T-Mobile and he sing in. Bixby is very slow to respond. Google Assistant is 10 time faster and better. then bixby. I hope they final release will have lot of improvements.

mastaofdacat said:
Has anyone received an email back or actually have early access to Bixby yet? Read somewhere that AT&T S 8 users haven't received access after signing up to the invite . Anyone?
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heres the deal. i applied, not chosen, if not chosen by now, you wont be. BTW.............. THE 28TH IS SLATED TO GO STATES WIDE.
sure one can download APK FILES, wont work because its server initiated between device and samsung. GOOGLE NEEDS TO IMPROVE ASSISTANT ON S8 PLUS. stay tuned. BTW.....................................................DID U LOOK UNDER THE GALAXY APP STORE ON S8 AND LOOK FOR UPDATES

Samsung apps are updated . Your probably right about not getting it until launch
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bixby is the worst failure since i owned my note 7s.

Did anyone get Bixby voice outside beta testing? as stated above should have been released on 28th..