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    Help Major sound problems, any insight?

    Hi everyone, I have been experiencing a lot of crackling when on phonecalls, it turns into a high pitched kind of screeching sound. When I use my headset I experience the same issue. It is possible to hear this when playing videos as well. I haven't done much testing with the loud speaker, but...
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    Root [International] Flashing 4.4 ROM from 4.2.2...

    I would love to know the difference between these supposed "bootloaders", all I see anyone ever mention is KNOX. Can someone tell me any reason you would want to upgrade to 4.3 say then flash 4.4, or rather go from 4.2.2 to 4.4? Is there any difference in performance or functionality you...
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    How to tell if a phone is brand new?

    Is there actually any guaranteed way to know a phone is brand new? Refurbished phones work and function compared to a brand new phone is near identical. Hmmm...
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    Root [International] Thoughts on CyanogenMod v11...

    Never tried Cyanogen before, and it seems they have released a v11 with 4.4.4 KitKat for the i9505. Opinions on this ROM?
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    Root [International] Camera Bug need help.

    Hi there, Can't find anything similar to the problem I am experiencing. I have installed 2 different roms, and whether I use Google Camera, tried a camera app from play store now, or Samsung camera app. When ever I activate the flash and try to take a picture, flash comes on and then camera...
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    Help S4 i9500 on 4G LTE, is it possible?

    Hi, I have a S4 i9500, and in my country we do not have 4G LTE. I am going to be in America for a few months and want to get a sim card package that has 4G LTE data capabilities, will my phone be able to utilize 4G? From what I know the i9500 "does not officially" support 4G LTE, would I need...
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    Root [International] Flashed Arrow v11 to i9500 now signal weak..

    I was previously on stock 4.2.2, and flashed a few days ago to Arrow ROM v11 for i9500 which is based on 4.3 stock. Since then my signal strength been really weak, can't even get full bars in areas I know I definitely get, calls seem to be of a worse quality in general. Baseband version...
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    Best 4.3 GT-i9500 ROMs...

    Looking for opinions on what a really good, stable, clean ROM running 4.3 would be to try on this phone. Want to try out my first custom ROM, and it seems like so much of the development is with the i9505s. Share your opinions. Thank you.
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    Root [International] Best 4.3 GT-i9500 ROMs...

    I'm looking to try out my first custom ROM. Looking for 4.3 versions. Just want to get a few opinions on what is good and solid. Thanks
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    Security: How do you protect against...

    someone just connecting your phone to computer via usb and just copying all your data?
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    So how do you protect against...

    someone just plugging your phone into computer and copying all your data?
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    How paranoid do I have to be about these permissions. Any advice welcome.

    Hey guys, I just got a Samsung Galaxy S4 2 days ago and it is my first smartphone and my first experience with Android. I have read the sticky on understanding permissions and how to become more self aware of what you are installing it was a good read. However I'm still left a little wary as...
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