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Disable swipe lock screen on Galaxy S4 running JellyBean
Every since my Galaxy S4 phone was upgraded to Android 4.3 (Verizon), I have had a problem disabling the swipe lock screen. I go to `Settings -> My Device -> Lock Screen -> Screen Lock`: - If I set the option to 'Swipe', I get the swipe lock screen, as expected. - If I set the option to 'None', I **...
Every since my Galaxy S4 phone was upgraded to Android 4.3 (Verizon), I have had a problem disabling the swipe lock screen.
I go to
Settings -> My Device -> Lock Screen -> Screen Lock:
- If I set the option to 'Swipe', I get the swipe lock screen, as expected.
- If I set the option to 'None', I **still** get the swipe lock screen.
- If I set the option to 'PIN', I get the swipe lock screen **and** the PIN lock screen. (It is annoying to unlock the phone, and more so when I receive a call.)
I test this by using the power key.
Is there a bug in the software or is there no legitimate way to disable the very annoying swipe lock / swipe lock screen?
Is there a 3rd party way to allow a PIN lock without having a swipe lock as well?
Jonathan
(141 rep)
Nov 20, 2013, 10:52 PM
• Last activity: Apr 22, 2025, 05:06 PM
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How can I link to a local image from my home screen?
We are able to create a link to a website and put this link on our Home screen by using the `Add shortcut to home` inside the browser's context menu. I would like to do the same for an image that is local to my phone, so that I can click on the button and have that particular image display. How migh...
We are able to create a link to a website and put this link on our Home screen by using the
Add shortcut to home inside the browser's context menu.
I would like to do the same for an image that is local to my phone, so that I can click on the button and have that particular image display.
How might I achieve this?
merlin2011
(483 rep)
Feb 9, 2015, 01:24 AM
• Last activity: Jan 23, 2025, 02:04 PM
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How to disable the Denial Log Reporting Service on SGS4?
On my Samsung Galaxy S4 I've accidentally accepted a privacy policy for the "Samsung Denial Log Reporting Service" in a popped notification. I've found in Google that it "Captures SE for Android denials in Enforcement mode on the device and uploads them to a Samsung Server". Does anyone know how to...
On my Samsung Galaxy S4 I've accidentally accepted a privacy policy for the "Samsung Denial Log Reporting Service" in a popped notification. I've found in Google that it "Captures SE for Android denials in Enforcement mode on the device and uploads them to a Samsung Server".
Does anyone know how to disable this crap option?
Eugene Yarmash
(161 rep)
Dec 17, 2013, 04:58 PM
• Last activity: Nov 1, 2024, 11:04 PM
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What is the resolution of the camera preview and picture in Samsung Galaxy S4?
I need to know the camera preview and picture resolutions that the Samsung Galaxy S4/S4 Zoom (SM-C101) supports for its rear camera. I'm building an application that does real-time image processing on the frames received from the camera. By default, the highest resolution is set which makes the proc...
I need to know the camera preview and picture resolutions that the Samsung Galaxy S4/S4 Zoom (SM-C101) supports for its rear camera.
I'm building an application that does real-time image processing on the frames received from the camera. By default, the highest resolution is set which makes the processing very slow. So, I want to know what resolutions are available so that I can set a range within which to select from at runtime.
I noticed that some common lower resolutions aren't supported on the S3, so I had to increase the range. So I need to know if I need to change it for the S4.
Someone on Stack Overflow has created an application which records this data and makes it publicly viewable here (archived). I guess using this would be easier than manually looking up the resolutions.
timemanx
(111 rep)
Feb 17, 2014, 10:04 PM
• Last activity: Sep 1, 2024, 01:03 PM
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Can't read my SMS on my Android phone
> An update fixed my problem. It was - as I suspected - just a bug. Recently I upgrade my Samsung s4, and now every time when I get a message via SMS, the text - and background - all white?: (Click image to enlarge) [ ][1] I tried messing with the settings, but still my messages won't show up? How c...
> An update fixed my problem. It was - as I suspected - just a bug.
Recently I upgrade my Samsung s4, and now every time when I get a message via SMS, the text - and background - all white?:
(Click image to enlarge)
" class="img-fluid rounded" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 10px 0;" loading="lazy">
I tried messing with the settings, but still my messages won't show up?
How can I read my SMS messages again?
Phone Info
- Samsung S4(
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I tried messing with the settings, but still my messages won't show up?
How can I read my SMS messages again?
Phone Info
- Samsung S4(GT-I9505)
- Android version 5.0.1.
blade19899
(171 rep)
Apr 14, 2015, 10:44 AM
• Last activity: Jul 8, 2024, 12:04 PM
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Why does bluetooth turns itself off
I have a Galaxy S4 (GT-9505) here where Bluetooth is turning itself off. Sometimes this happens after a few seconds. Other times it takes longer or even stays on. Also, if it stays on can't find other devices with turned-on visibility. Here is the log: http://pastebin.com/MP3YyQxS I cut a lot of unr...
I have a Galaxy S4 (GT-9505) here where Bluetooth is turning itself off. Sometimes this happens after a few seconds. Other times it takes longer or even stays on. Also, if it stays on can't find other devices with turned-on visibility.
Here is the log: http://pastebin.com/MP3YyQxS I cut a lot of unrelated stuff out and it starts right before I activate Bluetooth and ends right after it deactivates itself
Does anybody have similar experience?
robocab
(161 rep)
Jan 28, 2015, 04:16 PM
• Last activity: Apr 13, 2024, 04:04 PM
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Cell Broadcast Function Disappeared on Samsung Galaxy S4 Android 5.1
Cell Broadcast messages function which is usually here : **messages** -> **setting** -> **cb messages** seems to have disappeared on new Samsung phones. I have Samsung Galaxy S4 Android 5.1. Maybe this function is hidden in some other place?
Cell Broadcast messages function which is usually here : **messages** -> **setting** -> **cb messages** seems to have disappeared on new Samsung phones.
I have Samsung Galaxy S4 Android 5.1.
Maybe this function is hidden in some other place?
Viktoras Irtautas
Apr 29, 2015, 05:54 AM
• Last activity: Dec 14, 2023, 01:03 PM
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App is kept in memory, content is not
On my GPE S4 (Android 5.0.1), if I change from Firefox or Google Sheets or ezPDFreader to another application for more than 1 or 2 minutes, and come back, the data is loaded again. It is not only bad for my data plan, but is also time consuming. I monitor data usage, it is not just re-rendering. On...
On my GPE S4 (Android 5.0.1), if I change from Firefox or Google Sheets or ezPDFreader to another application for more than 1 or 2 minutes, and come back, the data is loaded again. It is not only bad for my data plan, but is also time consuming. I monitor data usage, it is not just re-rendering.
On my Nexus 4 (Android 5.0), applications in the background keep content for an hour or more. It is quite strange, as they have the same amount of memory, 2GB.
Is there a setting for this? How can I avoid unnecessary reloads?
András
(640 rep)
Jun 2, 2015, 10:23 AM
• Last activity: Nov 16, 2023, 10:51 PM
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How to watch lectures in Adobe Connect app when I can't find Flash 11.2 for Samsung Galaxy S4 running Android 5.0.1?
I want to watch prerecorded Adobe connect lectures on my Samsung Galaxy S4 running Android 5.0.1. The problem: when I try to play them through a browser (I have tried Chrome, Firefox, Dolphin, and the default browser on android) and through the [Adobe Connect](https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta...
I want to watch prerecorded Adobe connect lectures on my Samsung Galaxy S4 running Android 5.0.1.
The problem: when I try to play them through a browser (I have tried Chrome, Firefox, Dolphin, and the default browser on android) and through the [Adobe Connect](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.com.adobe.connectpro) app I downloaded from the Play Store, I'm told every time that:
> Adobe Connect requires Flash Player 11.2 or above.
>
> Adobe Connect requires the Flash Player plugin, version 11.2 or above. Please download and install the Flash Player to continue.
I have successfully gotten Flash 11.1 on my phone, thanks to a tutorial I found through Google search using the Dolphin browser. Obviously, that is not 11.2. I did search Google on how to get 11.2 on Android but I could not find anything useful. From Adobe's official site it's not compatible with my device.
Specifically, I want to watch lectures like [COP1000 Lectures
Fall 2013](http://burtondsc.pbworks.com/w/file/fetch/84306340/lectures_cop1000_fa13.htm) (but for the upcoming semester - same concept)
I have even tried adding a link from that page to the Adobe connect app but with no luck.
If there is anyone who can help me in any way get access to these lectures on my phone that would be amazing. Even if it means finding a way to convert the lectures to an mp4 or other video format. (I tried searching that on Google too)
Madeline
(41 rep)
Jul 16, 2015, 06:55 PM
• Last activity: Oct 21, 2023, 09:03 PM
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how to connect Galaxy S4 to Macbook Pro?
The Macbook Pro does recognise my Galaxy S4. I've just downloaded and opened the latest version of Kies, restarted everything, and the "connecting" wheel just keeps going round and round and round. I need to transfer a large video file from the phone to the computer.
The Macbook Pro does recognise my Galaxy S4. I've just downloaded and opened the latest version of Kies, restarted everything, and the "connecting" wheel just keeps going round and round and round. I need to transfer a large video file from the phone to the computer.
flloyd2010
(41 rep)
Apr 16, 2015, 02:37 AM
• Last activity: Sep 13, 2023, 03:02 PM
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Google Play Services Has stopped message continually popping up on my Samsung phone
The following message keeps appearing on my Samsung Galaxy S4 phone screen about every three seconds "Unfortunately, Google Play Services has stopped". Is it actually a virus or it is a problem with the Google Play Service? I have tried disabling the Google Play Service but the message keeps appeari...
The following message keeps appearing on my Samsung Galaxy S4 phone screen about every three seconds
"Unfortunately, Google Play Services has stopped".
Is it actually a virus or it is a problem with the Google Play Service? I have tried disabling the Google Play Service but the message keeps appearing. I have Norton Mobile running on my phone to pick up on viruses and to alert me to any possible security issues and also Lookout. They haven't picked up anything. Does anyone have any suggestions?
LingLing6985
(481 rep)
Sep 12, 2015, 03:39 PM
• Last activity: Jan 14, 2023, 04:25 AM
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Formating and reinstaling OS on Galaxy S4
Someone put CyanogenMod on my T-Mobile Galaxy S4. So I tried to unroot and return to the original by watching [this Youtube video](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEJSv9MrVAg) and using this method.This is what I have gotten from the phone: Odin Mode Product Name: SGH: M919 Current Binary: Custom Sys...
Someone put CyanogenMod on my T-Mobile Galaxy S4. So I tried to unroot and return to the original by watching [this Youtube video](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEJSv9MrVAg) and using this method.This is what I have gotten from the phone:
Odin Mode
Product Name: SGH: M919
Current Binary: Custom
System Status: Custom
Knox Kernel Lock: 0X0
Knox Warranty Void: 0X1
Write protection: Enable
eMMC Bust: Mode: Enable
Start [224, 1440] in red
SW REV. CHECK FAIL : fused : 4, Binary: 1 in red.
On the PC screen, in red, it says **Fail!**
In the message box, the last line read: All threads completed: (succeed 0 / failed 1).
Now I tried to reboot the phone, I got the same Odin Mode thing plus:
CSB-CONFIG-LSB: 0X30 minus the two lines in red.
In the middle of the screen, a phone, a yellow triangle with an ! mark in the center, a PC screen.
Below says: "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. please select recovery mode in Kies & try again."
I have no phone now. I know I didnt reset binary flash. So people told me to format and reinstall the OS. Please help me to go back to stock version.
user51787
(41 rep)
Jan 27, 2014, 02:19 AM
• Last activity: Nov 10, 2022, 07:05 PM
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Sync Outlook Calendar on my PC to Samsung Galaxy S4
I use Outlook Calendar on my PC. Can I sync it to Samsung Galaxy S4?
I use Outlook Calendar on my PC. Can I sync it to Samsung Galaxy S4?
Linda
(11 rep)
Nov 12, 2013, 02:59 AM
• Last activity: Aug 17, 2022, 10:48 AM
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Why can't my Galaxy S4 load my email inbox after I changed the password?
I changed the password for my Gmail account a couple of days ago. Since changing it, my Galaxy S4 cannot load the webpage. Whenever I try to load Gmail in the web browser, it gets stuck loading and reloading the webpage, though no content ever resolves. I've been trying to load the page daily for ab...
I changed the password for my Gmail account a couple of days ago. Since changing it, my Galaxy S4 cannot load the webpage. Whenever I try to load Gmail in the web browser, it gets stuck loading and reloading the webpage, though no content ever resolves.
I've been trying to load the page daily for about a week now with no success. I thought it may have the old password saved on my phone, but I enter the new password on the step before loading the page.
Tips?
Zach
(31 rep)
Feb 22, 2014, 09:20 PM
• Last activity: Jun 11, 2022, 02:03 PM
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Linux Deploy - Fail to make disk image
I am trying to use [Linux Deploy][1] on my rooted Galaxy S4 with stock Android 4.4 rom. But when I press install: Updating configuration file ... done >>> begin install Checking mount points ... done Checking installation path ... done Making new disk image (1023 MB) ... fail <<< end: install I have...
I am trying to use Linux Deploy on my rooted Galaxy S4 with stock Android 4.4 rom. But when I press install:
Updating configuration file ... done
>>> begin install
Checking mount points ... done
Checking installation path ... done
Making new disk image (1023 MB) ... fail
<<< end: install
I have already checked root permissions, tried to install in internal with
/storage/emulated/0 and /storage/emulated/legacy, I have also tried to modify the image size but same results, how can I solve that?
Fabiusp98
(206 rep)
Aug 4, 2014, 10:30 AM
• Last activity: Apr 30, 2022, 04:07 AM
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I have a Galaxy s4, I changed my pin passcode and used ADMbut it stil won't work
I recently changed my pin passcode on my phone, locked it, then tried the code and it unlocked it, so I relocked it. Ten minutes later I tried to unlock it ms it said the passcode was incorrect. I tried numerous times. I looked online, and I tried the android device manager. I locked it once, tried...
I recently changed my pin passcode on my phone, locked it, then tried the code and it unlocked it, so I relocked it. Ten minutes later I tried to unlock it ms it said the passcode was incorrect. I tried numerous times. I looked online, and I tried the android device manager. I locked it once, tried the passcode and it didn't work. I tried it on another android device ms still no success. I really need to find a wayp to get my phone unlocked, it has extremely important information on it. Is there any way to fix this without having to reset it to the factory settings?
Jade Witwicki
(1 rep)
Feb 22, 2015, 06:54 AM
• Last activity: Apr 13, 2022, 10:00 PM
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How to root Samsung Galaxy S4 value edition i9515?
My father brought me this smart phoe and when I search on Internet chat with my friends i9500 and 505 are common but mine i.e.19515 is differnt and I dont have idea to root it. I have tried srsroot and motochopper. But no work Help me out
My father brought me this smart phoe and when I search on Internet chat with my friends i9500 and 505 are common but mine i.e.19515 is differnt and I dont have idea to root it.
I have tried srsroot and motochopper. But no work
Help me out
Prabin KC
(11 rep)
Feb 12, 2015, 05:29 PM
• Last activity: Apr 7, 2022, 12:04 AM
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"SD card is blank or has unsupported filesystems" message in Samsung Galaxy S4
My Samsung Galaxy S4 showed "SD card is blank or has unsupported filesystems". It then gave me the option to format my SD card, to which I reluctantly consented. After having done so however, it proceeds to present me with the same message, "Blank SD card", regardless of how many times I insist in f...
My Samsung Galaxy S4 showed "SD card is blank or has unsupported filesystems". It then gave me the option to format my SD card, to which I reluctantly consented.
After having done so however, it proceeds to present me with the same message, "Blank SD card", regardless of how many times I insist in formatting.
After searching on Internet, I found that apparently I should format the SD card from my computer. I don't have an adapter for microSD cards, so I connected my phone with a USB cable to my computer, and apparently my SD card refuses to show up there.
Also, for your information, it seems that neither my phone wants to recognize the SD card, for example if I try to transfer apps to my SD card my phone tells me I don't have a SD card.
So, is there anything I can do to resolve this issue? Should I buy a microSD adapter and hope that my computer will recognize the SD card then, or should I just buy a new SD card? Or is there something else I can do?
emilelm
(61 rep)
Sep 5, 2015, 10:55 PM
• Last activity: Mar 20, 2022, 11:01 PM
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Is there a way to detect that SMS text messages have been deleted, or is there a text message deletion history?
I don't know if this is possible, but is there a way to detect that SMS text messages were deleted on an android phone, specifically the Samsung Galaxy S4 phone, Android OS 4.2? I'm not looking to find the content of deleted text messages. I'm curious if you can, essentially, see a text message dele...
I don't know if this is possible, but is there a way to detect that SMS text messages were deleted on an android phone, specifically the Samsung Galaxy S4 phone, Android OS 4.2? I'm not looking to find the content of deleted text messages. I'm curious if you can, essentially, see a text message deletion history. For example, you deleted 5 text messages on this day from this person. Is this possible? Has anyone ever heard of something like this?
I would appreciate any help.
Thank you.
user717236
(131 rep)
Aug 16, 2013, 08:36 PM
• Last activity: Mar 19, 2022, 02:07 PM
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Samsung Keyboard language switch + Accessibility service
I've faced an issue that Samsung Keyboard disables functionality of language switching using space bar... after upgrade to 4.4.2 KitKat. That was messed on a forums a little bit and everybody agreed that Accessibility services should be disabled to enable this functionality... But I have 7 services...
I've faced an issue that Samsung Keyboard disables functionality of language switching using space bar... after upgrade to 4.4.2 KitKat. That was messed on a forums a little bit and everybody agreed that Accessibility services should be disabled to enable this functionality...
But I have 7 services and DO want to use at least 4 of them... e.g. one of them forward notifications to my Sony SmartWatch... It become pretty useless without this service...
I really like Samsung Keyboard and want to use it... (I do use continuous input switching to voice input some times... and really love space bar switching of language)
How can I enable both language switching and Accessibility services?
GT-I9505
Dmitry Gusarov
(111 rep)
Sep 29, 2014, 03:13 PM
• Last activity: Mar 13, 2022, 06:00 PM
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