yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brcakba:
# chmod 777 /*

chmod 777 /*

Unable to chmod /bootcomplete.rc: Read-only file system

# ./misc_version -s 1.00.000.0

./misc_version -s 1.00.000.0

./misc_version: permission denied

# ./misc_version -s 1.00.000.0

./misc_version -s 1.00.000.0

./misc_version: permission denied

# chmod 777 *

chmod 777 *

# ./misc_version -s 1.00.000.0

./misc_version -s 1.00.000.0

./misc_version: permission denied

# chmod 777 *.

chmod 777 *.

Unable to chmod *.: No such file or directory

#

i just dont see what im i dong wrong
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jack_R1:
You unzipped the ZIP file misc_version in another subfolder, rather than locally.

When you're pushing misc_version, you're pushing subfolder instead of the file. This makes the executable file misc_version to be at /data/local/tmp/misc_version/misc_version and not /data/local/tmp/misc_version, as it should have been. The log is clear as a sun and shows it in a very visible way. Of course it means that the simple earlier step that says "extract the files here" wasn't executed properly, and you couldn't see this mistake of yours.

Of course, since the file isn't in the correct place, the command doesn't work.

Execute the commands as follows:

C:\android-sdk\platform-tools>adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/misc_version/*

C:\android-sdk\platform-tools>adb shell

# cd /data/local/tmp/misc_version

# ./misc_version -s 1.00.000.0
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brcakba:
thx man we need to fix the guide
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brcakba:
./flashgc

./flashgc: permission denied

#

C:\android-sdk\platform-tools>
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jack_R1:
The guide isn't wrong, you are. Probably hundreds or thousands of people used this guide for downgrading, here you come and the guide is suddenly wrong? And the same applies to the next failure - it's EXACTLY the same. Why is it so hard to make a single small step yourself?

Plus, you don't need flashgc. You can proceed with downgrading now.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brcakba:
thx jack_R1 you the man im perma root and s-off now i just have to see how to flash roms
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jack_R1:
Install custom recovery, boot into it, copy the ROM on SD card, wipe everything, flash.

These are the approximate steps. You can search for each step, or just search "mytouch 4g flash custom rom" in Youtube, you'll likely find a guide.
[Galaxy S III General] ceo.mtcl:
So here are the steps to get non smart phone data plan for 10 bucks (if you already have unlimited messaging) or 15 bucks if you don't have unlimited messaging.

1. Before yesterday (06/06/2012) I was on 3GB $30 plan.

2. Take the simcard out of your AT&T smartphone and put it in galaxy s3 (or preferably an old AT&T dumb phone)

3. Dial *#06# on your phone and note down the IMEI number. Now, dial 611 (AT&T customer care)

4. Ask operator to switch your data plan to 'non smart phone unlimited data' as since you are not using an at&t smart phone any more.

5. Operator will ask for imei number. Now you have two choices:

5(a): Preferred choice: Get an old AT&T dumb phone and provide the IMEI number from that phone.

5(b): Risky choice: Provide IMEI number from your GS3.

I went with the 5(b) but I do think the 5(a) is a more preferred path because it doesnt make any sense to provide AT&T your IMEI number from the GS3. This way you will have less chanfes of getting your device flagged.

6. For me, she said the IMEI number is showing as an unknown phone so she will add the unlimited non smart phone data plan to it. (If she asked what kind of phone it is just say you have no idea. May be a Samsung phone.)

7. All set. Working unlimited data.

There is no cap on it. And they don't throttle us as well.

Update: As of today (08/06/2012), I am still on unlimited plan. My billing cycle restarted a few days back and I used gigs and gigs in last month :)

Downloading omega rom on torrent:

If you want to verify that this switch worked, log in to your AT&T account and navigate to

myAT&T->Wireless->Manage Features and verify the following:

Edit 1: My APN settings (these were automatically detected by phone, I made no change)

Edit 2: In case you are facing issues with text messaging after switching to unlimited data please have a look at this post:

Edit 3: In case you are facing dropped calls then verify you have correct sim card and checkout this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1698511

Edit 4: You can buy international version from expansys USA from the following link:

http://www.expansys-usa.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-android-smartphone-marble-white-unlocked-232311/

PS: I'm not related to Expansys in anyway. I recommend them based upon their great customer service and my experience with them.

Edit 5: In case you wanna know if android system really uses four cores then I just took a short snapshot for you guys.

Edit 6: An early comparison between the two devices.

Edit 7: There was a sweep done on October 4th by AT&T and all of us who had their GS3 IMEI in the system got pushed to 3GB data plan. To fix this have a look here and follow the steps as mentioned.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=32380929

After following this, I'm back on the unlimited plan.

October 4th, 2012 -

October 7th, 2012 -
[Galaxy S III General] SlimJ87D:
This is true. What's the point of 4G LTE if my data is capped and limited? I'll be calling 611 later today to say I got a Samsung Flip phone from China.
[Galaxy S III General] ceo.mtcl:
This trick works only on international phones. But it is really amazing.
[Galaxy S III General] MoJoePin:
Thanks for the informative post.

I was all set to get the Int. version to benefit from the unlimited cheaper data plan, etc. But with the launch fiasco I ended up cancelling and will be getting the AT&T variant.

One major factor with going with the US variant is dealing with exchanges/returns/warranty issues. The international has some great benefits but say I get my Int. S3 and have issues off the bat with whatever, the whole process of getting a new one seems like it would be a pita vs walking into an AT&T store and swapping it that day.
[Galaxy S III General] americasteam:
+1 and also with 2gb vs 1gb of ram makes this a no brainer to me. I'm not worried about the bootloader. I had the Note for a while and it was fine.
[Galaxy S III General] SlimJ87D:
I returned my HOX and moved onto this phone. So they'll still switch it? I guess maybe I should get a Square and Trade warranty too since I was paying 6 dollars a month for an ATT warranty.
[Galaxy S III General] ceo.mtcl:
If you order from a few reputed sellers line expansys or negri, they process the warranty for you. Usually these phones do not have issues though.
[Galaxy S III General] MoJoePin:
I'm sure there will be issues, I've seen things posted already that would have me back in a store for an exchange. From the screen inking, to some with bad batteries, etc. The unrealistic weight we put on tech these days will lead many to at least want an exchange if the littlest things come up. I dont' want to pay $700+ for a device and have to "live" with a little annoyance if I could have just exchanged it easily.

I err on the side of caution, it's better piece of mind IMO knowing I won't have to ship the phone back to the US distributor, then they ship to Samsung International, figure out what's wrong, than I pay out the a$$, then they ship back to the distributor, then the distributor ships back to me. Meanwhile the Galaxy Universe S1 would have launched :).
[Galaxy S III General] ceo.mtcl:
Yes they will still switch it. I upgraded to sky rocket last Friday and got a $30 data plan on my line and sold it to make money. Once I put the sIm card in gs3 and called, they switched it to unlimited
[Galaxy S III General] mg2195:
Quick question...cant currently afford the sgs3...but would the unlimited data trick work if I put my sim in an old non smartphone Samsung called and used that imei...then after that's done put it back in my smartphone? Or would they detect the imei on smartphone after j put it back in and put me back on a smartphone plan...(I'm stuck with the $15 200mb att plan)
[Galaxy S III General] mrvirginia:
this is actually why i've been swayed over to buying from brick and mortar stores in the US like ATT/best buy/amazon/etc. the past 2 smartphones i imported i had issues with after the 15-day (yes, 15) exchange window and i was basically screwed. in cases like this i'd have to ship my phone off and be phone-less until the issue was fixed.

those were the first, and last, two phones i'll import for myself. guess what they were? Samsung Galaxy S-i9100 and Samsung Galaxy Nexus. the issue with them? bad displays.
[Galaxy S III General] ceo.mtcl:
Well, I dont wanna drag 2gb vs 1gb and quad core vs. Dual core here. That is being discussed in another thread. I'm assuming that both the phones will perform almost similar.
[Galaxy S III General] MoJoePin:
my point exactly & based on actual personal exp, US all the way for me
[Galaxy S III General] Zabalba:
What are your APN settings?
[Galaxy S III General] ceo.mtcl:
Once you put your sIm card in At&t branded smart phone network will detect it and it will pot a smart phone data plan on it.
[Galaxy S III General] ceo.mtcl:
May be I and many friends were just lucky but we have all imported and nothing bad has ever happened. However we so have warranties just in case from expansys/negri being the middlemen.
[Galaxy S III General] mrvirginia:
true. but you have to ship your phone off. i'd be phone-less for much longer than i would if i just bought from US instead. it's a trade-off that i personally don't want to make anymore.
[Galaxy S III General] SlimJ87D:
Look guys, there's pros and cons to both sides. Yes you can walk into the store and get help right away assuming if you have insurance and pay a $200 deductable later.

Most of the benefits you guys speak of is within the 30 day, 1 time exchange policy. Yes, I have my HOX receipt here and that's what it says. That includes a $35 restocking fee I think. So yes, at the end of the day you can easily go and swap your phone one time in 30 days. but this is where you make a decision if it's worth having this cool service for 30 days or paying less on your monthly bill on a dumb phone plan with a smartphone in addition to unlimited internet. But you get what you paid for, if you pay double the price you get that cool 4G LTE limited data plan. So weigh your pros and cons.

But lets not turn this into a positive reinforcement to make ourselves feel better about our decisions. I think there is a thread for that already, and it's called International vs USA.

This thread is just for the benefits of the International on ATT where you can get unlimited data and save around $1000 dollars or more on your phone bill. Lets keep it that way and lets keep the "defend our decision" in the International vs USA thread. Thank you.
[Galaxy S III General] ceo.mtcl:
The apn settings are automatically detected by the phone. Do you still want me to post them ?
[Galaxy S III General] circuit.007:
Ahh after researching the s3 for weeks and asking so many questions I have yet to decide.

My two options are get the T-Mobile version which will let me stay on my current plan. Or the international on straight talk with atnt but I would have to pay an extra $15 for the plan but I would be getting quad core and dev support.

So really it comes down to us vs international. Is international worth it. I mean I know quad core isn't even really needed nor is 2gb ram but is the dev support worth it? I mean I've never really had a widely used developer phone. Never had a nexus. The note which I'm using now has a little support from great dev but the only reason I really rooted it was to get T-Mobile modem working and later on it ended up helping for pics leak. I think I could live without installing custom rooms and such as it is not really needed. I don't know do you think the international developer support is worth it to decide to get international
[Galaxy S III General] ceo.mtcl:
Decision is yours. For me developer support is top priority.

Sent from Rooted debloated stock Galaxy S3 OG I9300
[Galaxy S III General] farfromovin:
Yeah, just depends on the user. My first Android was the HTC Sensation and I was so happy about the "customization" of android compared to iOS. That feeling only lasted a couple months afterwards I got frustrated that my device wasn't as supported as the GS2 and Nexus S. So my next device (current) is the GN and I LOVE the dev support. I've become a flashoholic though :o But, it's great to see so many different people working to make anything imaginable just work. All cool android stuff, pretty much goes through the newest Nexus phone and or most popular flagship devices first. That would be the GN and the i9300 (international SGS3).

But, if it doesn't bother you that you don't have 7 different kernel choices, then just get the Tmo version. At least it'll come with wifi calling! Honestly, the features of stock Touchwiz 5 seem pretty great to me!
[Galaxy S III General] kim319:
one of the things that bugs me about the s3 is that you have to hold the home button to access the task switcher.

can anyone tell me if its possible to remap the back key to be the task switcher?

is it easy to do?
[Galaxy S III General] saadi703:
Benefits of Quad Core and suggestion of website to test 1 GB RAM limitations

Quad Core is definitely worth it if you play games on your mobile phone. The 1GB ram on the other hand does not have any issue during browsing. I am using international version and I browse an hour a day or sometimes more on my mobile phone and never had any problems because of RAM. If you guys can give me the name of the websites which can push the 1 GB RAM to its limit and can induce any problems then I can check it for you.

Quad core is a must for gaming e.g. play N.O.V.A. 3 on SGS3 and you would know the difference between quad core and dual core. I have tried this game on transformer prime, galaxy note, htc one x but no one was able to run it smooth. Only SGS3 manage to run it silky smooth. It runs great on iPad3 but on few occasions I notice SGS3 was slightly more fluid but no issues in playing N.O.V.A 3 on iPad or SGS3. Both run it sweat.

So it all comes down to your preference (Quad vs dual core). I would appreciate if anyone of you can give me the addresses of the websites to test the 1GB RAM limitations. So far SGS3 is running great and I very happy with my purchase.
[Galaxy S III General] ceo.mtcl:
Just curious to know, how will you access the back button then? Long press of home?

Sent from Rooted debloated stock Galaxy S3 OG I9300
[Galaxy S III General] tx3kgtman:
Wish I had the money to do this. I hate my 3 gb limit.
[Galaxy S III General] kim319:
i hadn't really thought it all out completely. mostly I was just curious to know if it was possible to remap either the menu or back softkey.

now that I think about it I'd probably actually rather remap home double press to app switcher.

I believe its mapped to voice control by default, correct? I doubt I will ever use voice control.
[Galaxy S III General] djkinetic:
Would have to be a ROM/Kernel feature...On the ATT Galaxy S2 in order to get the hardware keys to work properly they had to do some kernel work...so I'd imagine its the same....Kinda wish the S3 was coming with capacitive keys like on the Nexus...would make for remaps easier like on the AOKP roms they have this feature.
[Galaxy S III General] Jaberou:
I've read thru the pages on how to get ATT data for $10. I'm assuming you all had ATT as your carrier before you got your SG III and just slotted the sim in?

I tried to use this phone on the T-Mobile but only got edge:( Att has a much better service in my area so if I get a to-go sim from Amazon,as per a thread in an earlier page.Then set it up on my SGIII (UK Version) then use the 611# to set up a non smartphone data for $10! Will this work or should I just go with Straight talk?
[Galaxy S III General] ceo.mtcl:
You can call Att to discuss your options with them. Just tell them you are looking for a non smartphone line from them. Once you choose your option and get a simcard then call them and get the non smartphone data plan added.

You don't even have to buy the simcard from amazon. Just walk in a store and get the simcard and line.
[Galaxy S III General] Jaberou:
Just by getting a simcard at the ATT store doesn't this mean you have a smartphone?

I'm assuming you get this package and set it up online Not to show the phone?...

Why I said buy it from Amazon, in an earlier post someone mentioned they got the wrong simcard from ATT and advised on a particular SKU# that worked better for them. The Simcard was a true micro that hadn't been cut....
[Galaxy S III General] gametheorist:
Thanks to ceo.mtcl for creating this thread I've learned a lot from this. I think the $10 data is fantastic if you already have legacy plans with ATT. Currently I am looking for the cheapest overall plan with the highest amount of data. Like many, I use minimum minutes because I can use Talkatone\GrooveIP and have unlimited sms from Google Voice. I am in the process of acquiring an international S3 and have narrowed it down to 2 options:

Straight Talk which is 3.5G ATT speed with a soft 2gigabyte monthly limit at $45 a month or $41.25 if you prepay a year.

ATT GoPhone which is "unlimited data" at $50 a month.

I have no experience with either in terms of speed or how "unlimited" the gophone plan truly is.

Can anyone offer comments to help me decide between these or maybe other options?
[Galaxy S III General] djkinetic:
i believe a 5gb cap is for the most part considered unlimited.
[Galaxy S III General] james11417:
I have an original galaxy on medianet right now. If I get the microsim at the ATT store, will they flag my phone as a smartphone?
[Galaxy S III General] Baldilocks:
As has been said a hundred times it has nothing to do with the SIM card. If the IMEI number of your phone is not in AT&T's database, they have no idea what kind of phone you are using.
[Galaxy S III General] ceo.mtcl:
Actually no. Just by getting the sim card it doesn't mean that you have a smartphone. Even if they mess it up and you can come home with a smartphone plan and call att to switch it to non smartphone one.

id recommend getting a straight talk at that price. Looks good.

not really. I've spent over 10-15 gb on non smartphone in past.

The answer to your question is no. You have two options though:

1. Walk in to a store and tell them you need a micro sim card. They should give it to you for free without any questions. If they ask any questions tell them that you have a non smartphone and also an iphone. You are using a non smartphone right now and want to be able to have the option to switch to an iPhone in future without coming to store. There are sim card extenders that convert micro to normal size sim card.

2. Buy a sim cutter. I got one from eBay that came with 4 sim card extenders as well.
[Galaxy S III General] djkinetic:
Within the last couple years on ATT those with smartphones, specifically iPhones have been targeted and received texts regarding usage, ranging from 5gb-25gb of usage, really it's random, but a safe bet is 5gb as a cap.
[Galaxy S III General] Vaddy23:
Are you kidding me? I'm at home on Wifi with Comcast Blast on a International Note and the max speeds I get are 450KBs down with Ttorent when I try to download something...... I think I might just bite the bullet and get a AT&T simcard and activate pre-paid service.... $10 a month for unlimited HSPA+ data is a deal that can't be passed up, especially at those speeds.
[Galaxy S III General] ceo.mtcl:
Those speeds caps are for grandfathered iphone unlimited plans. They monitor those plans because there is a possibility of them going over the limit. For non smartphone unlimited plans there is no cap and no monitor set in place

I know, right? This is really amazing! It streams HD video without glitch or hickups on netflix or on YouTube, and I download 600mb roms on mobile network with awesome speed. How many lte guys with capped data can say that?! :p
[Galaxy S III General] theROMinator:
I love you OP... this thread made me finalize my decision, I'm buying an S III! Thank you for the detailed and VERY informative post. It's people like you that keep these forum's strong how they're supposed to be.
[Galaxy S III General] ceo.mtcl:
You are most welcome! I'm glad that I can help.
[Galaxy S III General] fucheeno:
Hello OP,

I bought an international S3 from expansys that is due to arrive tomorrow and I bought a sim cutter too. I just purchased a Note several months ago with AT&T which locked me in for another couple of years on my family plan. However I just find it a bit too big and the S3 was too hard to pass up.

I am wondering what my best option is. Do I just take the sim out of the note and cut it and put it in the S3 and call ATT for a demotion to dumb phone data plan? I then just sell the note on ebay/craigslist and pocket that money. That still leaves me under contract with ATT though for the next two years, right? The only saving I get will be the cheaper data plan.

My only other option would be to pay the ETF and go straight talk? Just talking out loud and want to make sure I make the right move tomorrow.

Thanks again OP!
[Galaxy S III General] ceo.mtcl:
That right there is the best option for you!
[Galaxy S III General] Toad858:
Rather than cut your sim, go get a micro sim from the att store for free
[Galaxy S III General] ndwgs:
Too bad this doesn't work on TMo
[Galaxy S III General] teatime0315:
So whats the cheapest plan I can get if all i do is text and possibly want data?

I'm on tmobile right now :) any help would be great
[Galaxy S III General] kim319:
unlocking att S3

Update: I called at&t and confirmed for myself that upgrading does indeed cancel out any previous contracts and that my iphone 4 would be eligible for an unlock at that point. But they couldn't or wouldn't say what exactly the requirements were to unlock a non iphone. They were very vague and unhelpful on that point so if anyone could please still answer definitively on question #1 I'd really appreciate it.

Question #1:

If I renew my 2 yr contract with at&t and buy the galaxy s3 from them, will they unlock the phone for me on day 1? Does it make a difference if I explain I wish to sell it and get a different phone?

Question #2:

On a related note I currently have an iphone 4 that I got from at&t on Oct 2010.

So I have a few more months left on my current contract and I've read that at&t will only unlock an iphone if it is off contract.

If I get the s3 with new 2 yr contract, that will end my current contract on the iphone 4 and I should be able to get it unlocked through at&t now correct?

---------- Post added at 01:15 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:09 PM ----------

$30/mo unlimited data & text, 100 min of voice.

this sounds perfect for you.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Tmobile-30-Wireless-Airtime-Card/15443357
[Galaxy S III General] djkinetic:
Since they don't have an exclusivity clause on the S3 I believe they should unlock it with no question, the only problem I could see is that they might not have the unlock codes for the S3 right away. As for the iPhone 4 its my experience that they won't unlock an iPhone regardless of contract status and length, been with AT&T for about 5 years spend at least 200 a month on the 4 lines i have with them...and they still refuse to unlock the IP4 i have lying around that i got 2 yrs ago.
[Galaxy S III General] cmd512:
Hey there ceo, nice transfer speeds! I'm seeing much slower speeds here in Austin, TX on the medianet unlimited vs my UK SGS2... you change any of your APN settings or made any tweaks?
[Galaxy S III General] ceo.mtcl:
My apn was automatically detected and I've attached a screenshot in second post.
[Galaxy S III General] cmd512:
Thanks, mine are identical to yours, strange indeed!
[Galaxy S III General] fucheeno:
Don't they ask you questions if you do this though?