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[HELP] My phone Stuck in Galaxy y Model screen..

Help my Phone stuck in Galaxy y model screen..
The power+volume up+home is not working?
How to fix this?
Is Anybody here encountered it?
After I Apply U.S.S.Rv5 rom it stuck in model screen??
If anyome help i will pay you via PAYPAL.. NOT JOKE! I will pay you..

Go to this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1465800 , download firmware for your location. Go to thread #2 and follow the steps, and then you will recover your phone.

1st switch off your phone,then start your phone by pressing volume down+menu+power buttons. if your phone shows a warning then relax. you can still flash your firmware via odin mode.
chose your firmware from docky73 thread here forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1465800 in that thread u will found how to flash via odin.
i dont need your donation,only one thanks will be enough for me,if u got help frm me.

Its kernel problem flash only kernel restore ur nandroid backup if u created......or flash stock firmware ........ Check dev section sticky thread....... :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
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manoranjan2050 said:
Its kernel problem flash only kernel restore ur nandroid backup if u created......or flash stock firmware ........ Check dev section sticky thread....... :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
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he is not able to go in the rfcovery mode.so how he will restore his backup??,,,,,:thumbdown::thumbdown::thumbdown:
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hmahadi98 said:
he is not able to go in the rfcovery mode.so how he will restore his backup??,,,,,:thumbdown::thumbdown::thumbdown:
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Read My Post .... First flash kernel ..if u created nandroid backup ..restore it.... :good::good:

Thats why reads the instructions carefully
Boot to cwm
Do data wipe and cache
Then flash the rom.zip
Wait till it done (dont reboot)
Choose advanced
Then reboot recovery
Do data wipe and cache again in this stock recovery
Reboot system
Wait till it boot first boot need time
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hmahadi98 said:
1st switch off your phone,then start your phone by pressing volume down+menu+power buttons. if your phone shows a warning then relax. you can still flash your firmware via odin mode.
chose your firmware from docky73 thread here forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1465800 in that thread u will found how to flash via odin.
i dont need your donation,only one thanks will be enough for me,if u got help frm me.
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I cant get to Recovery mode and download mode.. Its almost 30mins but nothing happens Im stuck in galaxy y Model Screen?

noscarl said:
I cant get to Recovery mode and download mode.. Its almost 30mins but nothing happens Im stuck in galaxy y Model Screen?
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if u can't go to download mode,than it is a Hard Brick. you should go to a nearest Samsung customer care or any good servicing center. you can't do nothing to fix your gy,just let them to fix it.
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evanlocked said:
Thats why reads the instructions carefully
Boot to cwm
Do data wipe and cache
Then flash the rom.zip
Wait till it done (dont reboot)
Choose advanced
Then reboot recovery
Do data wipe and cache again in this stock recovery
Reboot system
Wait till it boot first boot need time
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dude.don't you see, he can't even boot into recovery or in download then how he will boot into CWM??? did u invent any new method??
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hmahadi98 said:
if u can't go to download mode,than it is a Hard Brick. you should go to a nearest Samsung customer care or any good servicing center. you can't do nothing to fix your gy,just let them to fix it.
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dude.don't you see, he can't even boot into recovery or in download then how he will boot into CWM??? did u invent any new method??
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Why u soo mad
Here the solutions for noobs
Turn on odin mode(pc)
Pull out the baterry from the phone
Connect the phone to pc without baterry then press home,power,vol- (download mode)its calls usb jig mode then when u enter download mode dont even pull the usb just place the baterry and u are good to flash it?!!!!be cool as the owner of the rom thats my responsibility to help user
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evanlocked said:
Why u soo mad
Here the solutions for noobs
Turn on odin mode(pc)
Pull out the baterry from the phone
Connect the phone to pc without baterry then press home,power,vol- (download mode)its calls usb jig mode then when u enter download mode dont even pull the usb just place the baterry and u are good to flash it?!!!!be cool as the owner of the rom thats my responsibility to help user
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+1..

my also stuck like that but solution i did was (if want to install u.s.s.r v5):
go cwm
wipe catch and data
choose install from zip
choose u.s.s.r v5_evan.zip
after installation dont reboot
go in advance
select reboot recovery
than in stock recovery, wipe data and wipe cache
phone will turn on in u.s.s.r v 5 rom

noscarl said:
Help my Phone stuck in Galaxy y model screen..
The power+volume up+home is not working?
How to fix this?
Is Anybody here encountered it?
After I Apply U.S.S.Rv5 rom it stuck in model screen??
If anyome help i will pay you via PAYPAL.. NOT JOKE! I will pay you..
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hey bro,removed the sd card and the sim from your galaxy y.try if u can go to odin mode.if the odin mode appears flashed it thru odin with stockrom.

evanlocked said:
Why u soo mad
Here the solutions for noobs
Turn on odin mode(pc)
Pull out the baterry from the phone
Connect the phone to pc without baterry then press home,power,vol- (download mode)its calls usb jig mode then when u enter download mode dont even pull the usb just place the baterry and u are good to flash it?!!!!be cool as the owner of the rom thats my responsibility to help user
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ok,sorry bro... first u told to boot in cwm so i don't understand.
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[HOW-TO] Enable Three Button Combo [RECOVERY]

Do you want to enable buttons to be able to boot to recovery?
Well, here is how:
UPDATE
Benzonat0r found an easy way to apply three button combination.
ONLY 2MB DOWNLOAD
MIRROR
FLASH IN ODIN AS PDA
Read about it HERE Don't forget to thank him.
I also made one from service software for i8190N
Attached at the buttom is also one for i8190 which includes Official CWM 6.0.2.7.
This will make keys work and flashes cwm at once
Don't forget to set your counter to zero with Triangle Away.​
This work is made by dolar4ik out of service firmware. Give him a thanks! It was first posted on 4pda.ru, a russian forum
Otherwise:
Download This rom "I8190 серв. укр.rar" from here.
Unpack .rar and open Odin.
Select the goldenxx.pit to [PIT]
CODE_I8190XXAMA2_809600_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5 to [PDA]
CSC_QXE_I8190QXEAMA1_20130109.163004_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5 to [CSC]
Put your phone in download-mode and connect it to computer.
Hit [Start] when device is detected by Odin.
You will end up with a "La'Fleur" branded phone, but no worries!
Just go to download mode again and flash your choice of firmware.
The three button combo will still work!!
This is not in any way my find, or work. I just wrote a small tutorial and added cwm.
But..you can still hit thanks if it helped you.
Thank you.

All OK. Returned to official with no problems
The only issue remaining is fixing binary count

Re: [HOW-TO]Enable three button combo[recovery]
So 3 button combo works?
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Sn0w0nS said:
So 3 button combo works?
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Yes

Fantastic at last we got 3 Button Combo on our phones. Can confirm it really work`s try it guy`s. And now binary reset here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114

Re: [HOW-TO]Enable three button combo[recovery]
Strange. My phone had the three button combo right out of box. When I got it went home and put it right to download mode using 3 button combo and flashed generic ROM. The csc changer not working on 4.1+ ROMs without root, but my ROM is BTU so I am ok with it.
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aspot72 said:
Strange. My phone had the three button combo right out of box. When I got it went home and put it right to download mode using 3 button combo and flashed generic ROM. The csc changer not working on 4.1+ ROMs without root, but my ROM is BTU so I am ok with it.
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Yeah, no problems with download mode (vol-/home/power)
but what about your recovery mode? (vol+/home/power)
Many s3 mini's shipped without that function.

Update
First post updated with proper credits and a link to an easy method made by Benz0nator.

Re: [HOW-TO]Enable three button combo[recovery]
On top of that, Triangle Away works. We can reset the download count now.
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blackknightavalon said:
On top of that, Triangle Away works. We can reset the download count now.
Sent from Spaceball One.
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Yeah! This week have been great for us s3 mini users! :highfive:

Works
The update from the first post works. Many thanks.:good:

Does this work with galaxy mini I8190L?

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tys0n said:
Yeah, no problems with download mode (vol-/home/power)
but what about your recovery mode? (vol+/home/power)
Many s3 mini's shipped without that function.
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Aright. Will check it and report back.
Update: just tried it and is there. It has blue colour.
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cholopo said:
Does this work with galaxy mini I8190L?
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It should yes. But use my solution not the whole ROM.

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BOHMED said:
can you please provide another upload link, i can`t download ONLY 2MB DOWNLOAD
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First post updated with another mirror.:good:

Updated with easy method which includes CWM recovery.

work great....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:good:

Benzonat0r said:
It should yes. But use my solution not the whole ROM.
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it dont work on i8190l

Dont know what I did but when I got my phone yesterday, I just let it update itseelf to the latest 4.1.2. After that I reboot then flashed TWRP then rooted the phone. I can still access recovery by pressing home + vol up button + power button. Then I cleared the counter with triangle away, wiped everything then flashed the latest rom from samfirmware. TWRP was still intact but I had to root again. After rooting my phone is still showing everythig as "official" amd binary counter still "0"
I only reflashed because on the phone there was no auto brightness so I thought I messed something... but later found out there was really no auto brightness on this phone which is really oddd when other lower models have it.
Anyway at least I can still access OTA update.

[Beginners Guide]How to root Samsung Galaxy Note [ICS][JB]

Hello XDA,
I know there are lot of guides on how to root the Galaxy Note ,but unfortunately I have not seen a guide that is clear enough to beginners that know nothing about Android. So, after hard work I have done a guide on how to root the Samsung Galaxy note and put it in your hands.
Note:I Have Also Made A Picture Full Guide So, IF This Guide Wasn't Clear For You, You Can Go HERE
Introduction:
Today, I will guide you on how you can root your Samsung Galaxy Note Gt-N7000 that has ice cream sandwich and Jellybean Android firmware. We have two ways for rooting this device. The first one is very simple because it involves install an app then get root from that app.The other method is rooting via stock recovery, it will also install a safe kernel and ClockWorkMod recovery.
Disclaimer:
I’m not responsible if something went wrong on your phone(Usually nothing goes wrong), you’re doing this on your own responsibility.
Rooting your device will void your warranty.To know more about rooting check What is rooting and it’s top 10 benefits.
Backup your Data like contacts and apps so IF something bad happened you will be prepared.
All these methods WONT trigger the yellow triangle.
Remember:.
it's Always better to backup your device before proceeding with any of these methods.You can also always check my article about How To backup Every Android Mobile Phone
Method1:Rooting via installing an application:
This method is very easy and simple but not recommended because you will have to patch the exploit (the bug) that allowed you to root which Might make your camera stop working but the camers will also work again after you unpatch the exploit. Also, this will change your phone status to modified. So, only do this if you are sure that you want to root your device easily.
Step1:Download the apk(the application) from Chainfire Original Thread.
Step2: After you have finished downloading the app. Install it by going to the directory you download it to, then click on it. If you got this error message
Go to Setting-> Security-> Tick “Unknown Sources”
Step3: Now open the app and click “Root device”. As showen.
Step4:Now you will get this screen so click “Grant”.
Step5: Now your device is rooted but,for Security reasons you have to tick “Disable Exploit” & “Disable Exploit on boot”. IF you had any issues with the camera than untick these options.
Step6: Now close this app and go to you app drawer where you will find a new app called SuperSu,click on it and when it opens it will ask you to update the binary so tab on “Continue”.
Finally this means you are rooted,Hooray!
OR
Method2:
Rooting with Stock Recovery+Safe Kernal + CWM Recovery: [recommended]
Requirements:
1-You will need to download the kernel based on your rom from HERE (Download the .zip file only). You will find the kernel version in the “Setting-> About phone”. If you found problems to find your kernel don’t hesitate to ask.
Let’s Start:
Step1:Copy the .zip file to your External SD card
Step2: Now shutdown your galaxy note completely. Then, boot into recovery mode by holding the volume up+ the home button, Now press the power button ONLY for 5 seconds.(Keep pressing the Volume up +Home button after you see your phone model screen)
Step3:After then you will see the recovery menu,Now choose “install update from External SD”. And choose the .zip file we downloaded earlier .
Step4:Then choose yes. Now your phone will install the root. After your phone reboots you should see SuperSu app in your app drawer.
Hooray You’re ROOTED
NOTE:This method will root your phone + install CWM recovery but if you wanted to only root then follow method 3.
Method3:Rooting with Stock Recovery:
NOTE: This method could brick your phone if you wipe your data\factory reset. So, make sure you don’t wipe data\factory reset. Or root using method 2.
Requirements:
Download these files:
1- Root_Busybox_1.20.2.zip
2-Root_SuperSU.0.95-FreeSpace.zip
Let’s Start:
Step1:Copy both files to your External SD card
Step2: Now shutdown your Galaxy Note completely. Then, boot into recovery mode by holding the volume up+ the home button, Now press the power button ONLY for 5 seconds.(Keep pressing the Volume up +Home button after you see your phone start.)
[COLOR="DeepSkyBlue"[SIZE="4"]]Step3:[/SIZE][/COLOR]After then you will see the recovery menu, Now choose “install update from External SD”. And choose the “Root_SuperSU.0.95-FreeSpace.zip” file we downloaded earlier .And choose yes.
Step4:Now go back to the main recovery menu,Aslo Choose “Install update from External SD” And choose the “Root_Busybox_1.20.2.zip” file we downloaded earlier. After your phone reboots you should see SuperSu app in your app drawer.
Hooray You’re ROOTED

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Does it work on jb?
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Method 1 does not work on Gingerbread and Jellybean
It works only on ICS

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997
Nothing more to say.

The idea is the beginner goes and learns, using the guide as a list of things he needs to be competent at.
People want it way to easy. IMO
Sent from BOX13.

i rooted my phone using 2nd method and installed latest nighlty. now i want to install another rom based on jb 4.1.1..should i simply flash it using recovery or do i need to do anything else
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phone in boot loop now...wiped the dalvik cache and installed jb 4.1.1 rom..came from 4.2.2 ...anybody???

Great guide
As the title says, great effort!! I personally followed another guide about 6 months ago but this definitely makes it concise and easier to follow with little prior knowledge.

install the exynos abuse app and just click a button and ur rooted.
we need guides ages before
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Kinda late for another guide for an outgoing device lol?
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Hi, my phone is rooted following method3 without busybox. My question is can I proceed with method2 straightly or should I undo what I already did (uninstall superSU for instance)?
Thanks in advance.

Yes you can install Philz kernel from where you are.

Using method 2 encountered bootloop
Reflash speedmod solved the problem.
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Does any of the method work on jb
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Yes

Check on google, there a app call "1 click root"
Look very interesting to me
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Kernel question
Hi!
Just came along this guide to rooting and it seems simple enough. I just wanted to ask something about the philz kernels.
I saw on the Phils kernel page that there are numerous versions for a single kernel (eg: XXLRI-AUT ver 2.7 then there is the newest i think which is the 3.99)
If ever I will be flashing that kernel do I need to use the oldest version then work my way up to the newest?
Thanks in advance!

Ngeshuu
You do not need an oldest if you want to flash
A philz kernel 3.99
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Cyrion said:
Ngeshuu
You do not need an oldest if you want to flash
A philz kernel 3.99
Envoyé depuis mon GT-N7000 avec Tapatalk
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Thanks! one last question, do i need to downgrade back to GB? ive got the 2 ics updates via OTA and ive read somewhere here that some people need to reset back to GB. :cyclops:
Thanks

How to root xxuemk4

(ALSO WORKS ON ALL 4.3 AND ON N7105)
1. dwnld and flash philz_touch_5.15.0-n7100.tar from odin for pda button.(flashing zip in recovery didnt work for me)
2. dwnld DrKetan_MultiTool_AdvanceV5 and copy to internal sdcard
3. go to recovery (in philz touch) and flash DrKetan_MultiTool_AdvanceV5 and proceed to "aroma file manager"
4. go to system/app in aroma and find and rename all the knox.apk files to knox.apk.bak(in short add ".bak") and dont touch files tat have .odex names (for ex. KNOX.odex)
5. save and exit aroma and reboot.
6. go to recovery again and flash the multitool and proceed and inject root and busybox and reboot.
7. dont open su now.go to play store and update su.
now u ve fully rooted and gud to go.........hit thanks if i helped.
link to download philz_touch_5.15.0-n7100.tar.md5 http://d-h.st/users/philz_touch/?fld_id=16053#files
link to download DrKetan_MultiTool_AdvanceV5.zip http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45609987&postcount=3&nocache=1&z=3571321067865938

Help
So does it work. . I'm sorry to say this but I'm new to this.. n I can't afford to brick my phone

It worked for me.
Thanks.

Does it raises knox warranty status? O to 1
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Skywalker676 said:
Does it raises knox warranty status? O to 1
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yes

Hey vicky, I managed to root Galaxy xxuemj5 on my N7105 with this method without any problem. Method works.
Thank you.

odin is not detecting my note 2
I tried using another port and tried doing a factory reset but nothing happened .
I am on 4,3 mk4 ( official from sammobile flashed with odin )

hanj12 said:
odin is not detecting my note 2
I tried using another port and tried doing a factory reset but nothing happened .
I am on 4,3 mk4 ( official from sammobile flashed with odin )
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restart pc or try another cable. install kies and connect ur phone and see if it connects. kill all kies in the background process of ur pc...

Woring fine thnxxxxxxxxx
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hanj12 said:
odin is not detecting my note 2
I tried using another port and tried doing a factory reset but nothing happened .
I am on 4,3 mk4 ( official from sammobile flashed with odin )
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Install Kies
and then odin will detect your phone.!!
and do check that you have latest software drivers too.!

saif.dmaster said:
So does it work. . I'm sorry to say this but I'm new to this.. n I can't afford to brick my phone
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works fine man......tested by me....

Works perfectly knox stuff will be removed
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does not work for me, after launching aroma file manager" goes back to Philz touch . any suggestions?

benzas said:
does not work for me, after launching aroma file manager" goes back to Philz touch . any suggestions?
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Just Install twrp or recovery and do the same procedure...twrp helped to me root as well as remove knox

Hello
Can anyone upload some screen shots and links to files that I can follow? I'm new to this and need guidance. Don't want to end up bricking up my phone.

I have be voided by KNOX to. Now my device is 4.3 MK3. I can not boot into TWRP or install any custom rom. So can you please take some picture for me to root my phone.
THanks very much,

Please please please upload on other source.
Hotfile. com is permanently shut down due to found guilty in violeting copyright act.

optimusPRIME said:
Please please please upload on other source.
Hotfile. com is permanently shut down due to found guilty in violeting copyright act.
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Mirror http://pc.cd/pMF :good:

After doing this Method I successfully rooted my N7100 but the problem i am facing right now is that I can't use gameCIH or gamekiller still it asks for root permission even though i already granted root access.... i also tried inese root, "vroot" still the same ..plz help.. currently using android 4.3 India stock rom Baseband Version N7100DDEMJ9 Build Number N7100XXUEMK4...,

Can`t get aroma file manager to work
Hello every one, I have tried vickyvc method but when going into aroma file manager it throws me back to philz_touch. When entering aroma manager from philz_touch I am being informed that such file does not exist. Any suggestions?

Erratic battery life on GT-i9500

Hello, I've been having quite the annoying issue for the past 3-4 weeks. After accidentally updating the Knox firmware to version 2.0 (Screw Knox), I've noticed a huge drop in battery life. My phone takes longer to charge and takes no time going from 100% - 52% after school. Various examples of my phone's erratic battery life include my battery life dropping from 100% - 95% in 10 minutes doing nothing. No background apps, all apps killed using the task manager, all the air view/air gesture/smart pause stuff off, Power Saving mode on and brightness all the way down. This is with no usage whatsoever. Before the erratic battery issues, it wouldn't drop a single percent.
With minimal usage, such as scrolling through Instagram and Facebook, it drops from 100% to around 90% whereas before It might drop to 98 or 97%. Playing games or watching YouTube videos drops the phone from a full charge to 85% or below - within 15 minutes or less.
I've noticed my battery really dropping whenever I go on the bus ride. On the bus, I listen to music for about 25 - 30 minutes and the battery usually drops to 97 - 95% percent. I don't do anything else besides listen to music on the bus ride to school. After Knox 2.0, my battery goes from 100 - 90, 87, or 84%. I used to /come/ home with around 83% battery remaining. Now I come home with around 60-50% battery remaining.
I'm really annoyed with this issue since my battery isn't as good as it was before. I've had the phone for almost a year (December 2013 is when I got it), so it doesn't make sense to me that the battery would decrease in life that quickly. I hope someone can a find remedy for this issue. I've heard rooting could work, but I've never done it before and I've heard Knox makes rooting a pain in the neck.

Mo Neenja31 said:
Hello, I've been having quite the annoying issue for the past 3-4 weeks. After accidentally updating the Knox firmware to version 2.0 (Screw Knox), I've noticed a huge drop in battery life. My phone takes longer to charge and takes no time going from........
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●Flash philz recovery via odin
●Run the deknox script
●Boot into recovery and in philz options re-root phone.
●Download supersu from playstore and you have root now.
●Check with root checker
This link has Deknox script, Philz recovery and Omega kernel
No pain in the a$$ or neck or wherever..
AFTER ROOTING
●Flash omega kernel by booting into recovery (you can download one from omega files on playstore)
●after flashing, do not immidiately turn the phone on, wait for 5 mins..and then turn it on
AFTER FLASHING OMEGA KERNEL
●Download battey calibration app by NeMa (i use that) From Here
●Charge to 100%
●Calibrate
●Disharge till the phone drops dead
●Charge and use with "greenify" services on.
IF STILL THE PROBLEM PERSISTS
■Try a custom rom
Then
■TRY COMADOSE
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Thanks for the fast reply. I still want to keep some Touch wiz features so I'm not sure if they'll get removed in the process.

Mo Neenja31 said:
Thanks for the fast reply. I still want to keep some Touch wiz features so I'm not sure if they'll get removed in the process.
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Nothing will happen to the touchwiz.
Plus there are touchwiz based roms too.
Touchwiz remqins intact. Just the crappy knox gets removed.
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Alright, will root soon. Since I've never rooted, is there a step by step thing I should follow? Not really sure what to do with the files you linked.

Mo Neenja31 said:
Alright, will root soon. Since I've never rooted, is there a step by step thing I should follow? Not really sure what to do with the files you linked.
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Umm..the method ahall void your warranty.
Enable usb debugging mode (in developer options, can be turned on by pressing the baseband version 7 times in settings-->about device-->baseband)
●Download the file from the link which has philz written on it..on your pc.
●Download the file with "desamsungnox..." on the storage of your phone.
●Download odin Link updated"
●Press volume down+centre button+power button. A yellow triangle screen will appear. Press volume up to continue.
●Now attach your phone to the pc.
●Open odin. If the drivers load. Let them load. After that Press PDA in odin and select the philz file.
●Press start and let it finish till your phone auto reboots.
●Now turn your phone off again.
●Press volume UP + center button + power button
On the galaxy s4 logo..press the volume UP+center button+ power button and you shall enter into a purple screen
●Press install from zip
●Press install from internal storage
●Go to the folder where you saved the "deknox..." file
●Press on the zip and select yes
●You phone is 100% knox free now
●now select in the recovery philz option then re-root phone.
●Reboot your phone now and from play store download super su.
●After downloading, open it and it will say "super su has detected knox bla bla try and disable it?" Say yes.
●And if it asks again "binary needs to be updated", select thw normal method. Dont select cwm/twrp method.
●You have a stock rooted phone.
Now when you have root access..follow the steps written after that :')
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The omega kernel is there if you want to change the kernel.
It is almost a stock kernel and has some tweaks.
It is better than the stock kernel anyday.
You can download the file named "OMEGA...." from the link and place it in any of the folders, flash it via recovery and give it a try.
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DeepankarS said:
Umm..the method ahall void your warranty.
●Press volume UP + center button + power button
On the galaxy s4 logo..press the volume UP+center button+ power button and you shall enter into a purple screen
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I tried doing this a couple of times but I get a no command error and it boots like this:
Android System Recovry <3e>
KOT49H.19500XXUGNH2
Volume up/down to highlight;
power button to select
Options are
reboot system now
apply update from ADB
apply update from external storage
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
apply update from cache

Mo Neenja31 said:
I tried doing this a couple of times but I get a no command error and it boots like this:
Android System Recovry <3e>
apply update from cache
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Well..did you flash philz via odin first?
Open odin on your pc. Download philz on your pc.
Flash philz in pda and then do the volume up thing.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50486783
See this link.
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DeepankarS said:
Well..did you flash philz via odin first?
Open odin on your pc. Download philz on your pc.
Flash philz in pda and then do the volume up thing.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50486783
See this link.
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Yes I did it via Odin first

Mo Neenja31 said:
Yes I did it via Odin first
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Ohh bro..it is my mistake.
Uploaded the zip.instead of the md5.
Here you go..
Download this on your pc.
philz
And also added the file to my dropbox.
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Still getting those issues, looked at this thread and saw they unchecked auto-reboot if it didn't work.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39433857#post39433857
trying that now
EDIT:
alright that worked

DeepankarS said:
●now select in the recovery philz option then re-root phone.
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EDIT: nevermind

Mo Neenja31 said:
EDIT: nevermind
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Under philz settings..
Reroot.
Now install supersu app from the playstore. And run it.
Dont update binaries via cwm/twrp method of supersu.
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Mo Neenja31 said:
EDIT: nevermind
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Come on PM.
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Alright, done rooting. Gonna try that Omega kernel

Mo Neenja31 said:
Alright, done rooting. Gonna try that Omega kernel
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Congrats
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Also what are "greenify" services?

Mo Neenja31 said:
Also what are "greenify" services?
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Greenify is an app which hibernates the apps which you think might drain battery.
Also download wakelock detector for any such apps..and greenify them.
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Ok alright thank you for the help. Will report back if my battery issues will go away

Mo Neenja31 said:
Ok alright thank you for the help. Will report back if my battery issues will go away
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Cool..
Check your private messages
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Since my phone is rooted, I'd figure I'd remove some of the Samsung bloatware that comes with the phone. What bloat removal tool is recommended? I've heard of people using System App Remover (root) by Jumobile and Titanium Backup to remove bloatware. Also, what apps are safe to remove? I want to remove these apps:
Allshare Cast Dongle
Blurb Checkout
ChatOn Voice and Video chat
Flipboard
Google Play Books
Google Talkback
Kids Mode
KLMS Agent
S Travel
Samsung Hub
Samsung Link
Samsung WatchON