S4 no wifi after installing custom ROM - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

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Hello everyone!
I'm not a technical person but I can follow tutorials.
I am currently using a Samsung Galaxy S4 phone (SGH-I337) that has a defective wifi, it won't turn on. I have tried several tutorials, unassembled the device to check that everything was connected properly, done several factory resets and even installed a 4.4.4 software update thru Odin (downloaded from another place on the internet) with no success.
The last thing I tried was following this nice tutorial and everything went according to instructions (I followed the ones that applied to me on Post #3 using Towelroot) but the wifi still wont turn on.
What else can I try?
Current phone specs after turorial:
Android version
4.4.2
Baseband version
I337UCUFNC1
Kernel version
3.4.0-1125940
[email protected] #1
Build Number
KOT49H.I337UCUFNC1
SE for Android status
Enforcing
SEPF_SAMSUNG-SGH-I337_4.4.2_0011

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Working wifi
Please someone reply. I just need the wifi to be working, I don't care if it is a rooted rom or not.

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Holy_Purple said:
Please someone reply. I just need the wifi to be working, I don't care if it is a rooted rom or not.
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Do you have your firmware? I'll help you if you do

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Sands207 said:
Do you have your firmware? I'll help you if you do
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All the ones that I have downloaded and installed thru Odin don't fix the Wifi issue, but yeah, I have 3 versions downloaded.

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I downloaded these 4 files http://gsm-firmware.com/index.php?a=browse&b=category&id=7840
How do I install them? My experience with Odin is restricted to 1 file in the PDA/PA slot, not 4 different files.

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Holy_Purple said:
I downloaded these 4 files http://gsm-firmware.com/index.php?a=browse&b=category&id=7840
How do I install them? My experience with Odin is restricted to 1 file in the PDA/PA slot, not 4 different files.
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that is likely where your issue lies. I'll look into this and get back to you shortly

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Holy_Purple said:
I downloaded these 4 files http://gsm-firmware.com/index.php?a=browse&b=category&id=7840
How do I install them? My experience with Odin is restricted to 1 file in the PDA/PA slot, not 4 different files.
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ok so because odin has changed over the years we need to flash these 4 files in the correct slots, with my j3 it's the same deal. here is a short explanation
“BL Button” -- This button is an abbreviation for “Bootloader”. You would »»Click«« this button if you wanted to »»FLASH«« only a portion or »ALL« of the Device’s “Firmware”.
««« This MUST ONLY be used with the CORRECT type of “Image File”!!!! »»»
“AP Button” -- This button is used to »»FLASH«« “Individual Sections” of the Device’s Operating System (OS). This button was previously labeled as “PDA”.
“CP Button” -- This button is used to »»FLASH«« “Individual Sections” of the Device’s Hardware. This button was previously labeled as “Phone”.
“CSC Button” This button is used to »»FLASH«« “Complete” or “Partial” images that use the Device’s “Product Code” (CSC). This is used for almost all the »»REPAIR«« procedures.This is the most commonly used button for “Novice Users”
If you have root access, keep it simple and use it to flash twrp. I'll make you a custom build to flash there if you like. Let me know

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Sands207 said:
ok so because odin has changed over the years we need to flash these 4 files in the correct slots, with my j3 it's the same deal. here is a short explanation
“BL Button” -- This button is an abbreviation for “Bootloader”. You would »»Click«« this button if you wanted to »»FLASH«« only a portion or »ALL« of the Device’s “Firmware”.
««« This MUST ONLY be used with the CORRECT type of “Image File”!!!! »»»
“AP Button” -- This button is used to »»FLASH«« “Individual Sections” of the Device’s Operating System (OS). This button was previously labeled as “PDA”.
“CP Button” -- This button is used to »»FLASH«« “Individual Sections” of the Device’s Hardware. This button was previously labeled as “Phone”.
“CSC Button” This button is used to »»FLASH«« “Complete” or “Partial” images that use the Device’s “Product Code” (CSC). This is used for almost all the »»REPAIR«« procedures.This is the most commonly used button for “Novice Users”
If you have root access, keep it simple and use it to flash twrp. I'll make you a custom build to flash there if you like. Let me know
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So this is how I need to place them, right?
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and do I install them all at once?

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Holy_Purple said:
So this is how I need to place them, right? and do I install them all at once?
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Correct. And yes all at once.

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Sands207 said:
If you have root access, keep it simple and use it to flash twrp. I'll make you a custom build to flash there if you like. Let me know
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Yes I have. Will that custom build fix my wifi? If so, I'm super interested and thank you.

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Holy_Purple said:
Yes I have. Will that custom build fix my wifi? If so, I'm super interested and thank you.
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It should help you, If you want ill make a build when i get out of work but you will need twrp to flash it. i can also make an odin flashable version but twrp is preferred.

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Sands207 said:
It should help you, If you want ill make a build when i get out of work but you will need twrp to flash it. i can also make an odin flashable version but twrp is preferred.
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Twrp is fine. Thanks a lot, I'll be waiting.

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Sands207 said:
It should help you, If you want ill make a build when i get out of work but you will need twrp to flash it. i can also make an odin flashable version but twrp is preferred.
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Any update?

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Holy_Purple said:
Any update?
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Yes, ill be uploading a build to you this evening to test. Sorry for the delay

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Sands207 said:
Yes, ill be uploading a build to you this evening to test. Sorry for the delay
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Hehe, that's ok, I'v been slowly adjusting to this pre-2010 life XD
Thanks again.

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Does anyone have any other ideas I could try in the meanwhile?

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Holy_Purple said:
Does anyone have any other ideas I could try in the meanwhile?
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I'm making the build today the reason for the delay is because I discovered we can upgrade you to lollipop, we will need to test this though. I'll upload the rom to my google drive within the next 1-2 hours, I appreciate your patience and I'll do my best =)

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The rom is uploaded here. https://drive.google.com/open?id=12EYdh5YGlBnJJS0TV3B3TkEOTWH5kWfK I have also included the Lollipop Odin firmware update files, they will help you if you encounter any issues after the fact like data/wifi.
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Ok so here are the features, the rom is uploaded.
Android 5.0.1 Lollipop SDK 21
ROOT STATUS: [YES]
BUSYBOX STATUS: [YES]
SQLITE STATUS: [YES]
ROM INIT.D SUPPORT STATUS: [YES]
DEKNOXED STATUS: [YES]
DEBLOATED STATUS: [YES]
ZIPALIGN STATUS: [YES]
DEODEX STATUS: [YES]
CUSTOM BOOTANIMATION STATUS: [YES]
SU.D SUPPORT STATUS: [YES]
Place the ROM on your external SD. Go to wipe options in TWRP and wipe all but external SD, then flash the ROM no need for supersu as I have enabled it at system level. If you run into connection issues, flash the odin files I have included, go through the normal setup and enable usb debugging in developer options and re install your TWRP and then wipe as previously mentioned & flash the ROM again. Wifi and data should now be working. Enjoy and report back with your results and logs if you need help =) I appreciate your support ?

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Sands207 said:
The rom is uploaded here. https://drive.google.com/open?id=12EYdh5YGlBnJJS0TV3B3TkEOTWH5kWfK I have also included the Lollipop Odin firmware update files, they will help you if you encounter any issues after the fact like data/wifi.
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Beginning the download. Thanks! I will reply again if I get stuck in one of the steps.

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Excellent, thank you!
Holy_Purple said:
Sands207 said:
The rom is uploaded here. https://drive.google.com/open?id=12EYdh5YGlBnJJS0TV3B3TkEOTWH5kWfK I have also included the Lollipop Odin firmware update files, they will help you if you encounter any issues after the fact like data/wifi.
Beginning the download. Thanks! I will reply again if I get stuck in one of the steps.
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