yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Neil Fruit:
That is the Stock Recovery. I posted this in another thread, but I think it may help you here:

When I first rooted mine (several weeks ago) you had to uncheck the reboot box in odin and when the flash was done you had to pull the battery and immediately boot into recovery without allowing the phone to boot into stock because the stock includes files that automatically reflash the stock recovery image. If you odin, pull the battery before reboot, boot directly into recovery (volume up + home + power button), and you should be in CWM. I also had to have TeamEpic's Root from Recovery zip. Once in CWM you flash the root from recovery and you are good to go.

If you search the Android Development forum you can search and find reference to two files that need to be modified/deleted because during boot those files reflash recovery to stock. Team Epic's zip file automates this change for you, but you can do it manually if you prefer.

You should find more answers in this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1726088&highlight=stock+recovery
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] deadnc34:
thanks for all the tutorial..

about to grab some infos now :good:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] biggerguy_sf:
Hey man, Just wanted to tell you that I followed your root process video using Odin, and it worked like a charm. I've rooted several devices before and never had it go as easily or straightforward as this one. Thank you so much for the work you put into this. The same was true of the WIFI hotspot video. My Sprint GS3 is now rooted, running the correct version of Swype Beta, and can be used as a hotspot.

All thanks to you... ;)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] ix3u:
Thanks a ton for putting this together. Worked flawlessly.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] qbking77:
You're welcome!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] pathtologos:
I downloaded the .tar file and noticed the file extension reads .tar.tar. Two .tar's. Is that ok?

EDIT: btw, just noticed my build number is LI3. Is this newer? And if so, root method should still work, yes?

EDIT again: couldn't wait. Happy to report the method worked just fine on LI3. Running cm10 right now (4.1.2) and loving it! Thanks for the vid qb. All if them are GREAT!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Sceneiskeen:
I am just going to say i am a noob when it comes to rooting, but this guide was super easy to follow and this method is insanely easy.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Jonathanlc2005:
the link for root and unroot needs to be swapped
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] qbking77:
Thanks, fixed OP
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] excessive81:
wifi hot spot

i can not get the wifi hot spot to work. i have blazer rom and am rooted of course. i followed the steps in vid but still will not connect to internet
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] enzodad:
anything to make 3g faster? no 4g here till jan
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GunRunner:
I started up my Gtab today (running ICS 4.0.x), and it keeps popping up stating "Encryption unsuccessful

Encryption was interrupted and can't complete. As a result the data on your tablet is no longer accessible.

To resume using your tablet, you must perform a factory reset. When you setup your tablet after the reset, you'll have an opportunity to restore any data that was backed up to your Google Account."

WTF?

I tried booting into recovery mode, but it hangs after stating "Recovery key detected, Booting recovery kernel image"

That's all it does....

Any suggestions on how to correct this?

Thanks ahead of time...

Gun
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rajeevvp:
1. As the message says you'll most probably have to do a "wipe data/factory reset" in CWM. Run the command in this post.

2. Which version of CWM do you have?
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GunRunner:
Im not certain what version CWM is but it was the most up to date at the time. I cant access CWM as it sits now.
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GunRunner:
Should I try to use NVflash to rerun the Full_Stock_NVFlash_CWM_5504_Touch-1, just as I did before I installed ICS?...then reinstall the rom?

I can not access CWM...it locks up after stating "booting recovery kernel image"
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rajeevvp:
The usual reason for that error message on ICS is a corrupted /data partition. To fix it you'll have to do either a "wipe data/factory reset" or a repartition the internal SD card in CWM.

The most common reason for that is

a) using the wrong version of CWM for the bootloader installed on the system--ie. using a recovery containing a 1.2 kernel on a 1.1 bootloader or vice-versa.

OR

b) a corrupted recovery partition.

To fix both on ICS--esp. if you've used the nvflash package in the TeamDRH ICS OP--try reloading only CWM-5.5.0.4Beta15 using nvflash.

Can you tell me what you were doing before all this happened? I can understand the /data partition becoming corrupt, or, the recovery kernel being the wrong one (or the partition being bad), but, I can't figure out how both can happen at the same time without something explicitly being done to cause it.
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mistix:
Not sure if it helps but I am also getting this error, I will update as I attempt to troubleshoot.

ROM: G_Harmony_ICSv1.5(120)(SuperCharged) (4.0.4)

CWM: 2.5.1.1-bekit-0.8

I got both errors but the second was solved by unplugging my computers USB cable from the g-tab.

(I can not access CWM...it locks up after stating "booting recovery kernel image") SOLVED

Steps:

UPDATE 1:

When I did a rewipe i found that when i did the data wipe is said:

Could it be that when I used my computer to format the SD card I did it wrong?

UPDATE 2:

I was browsing around the CWM options and I found:

So I did that and then a data wipe again, and this time it said:

I am hoping things should work now, I picked 2GB with a 0MB swap.

UPDATE 3:

Ok... should have figured that deleted my SD card files including my ROM "G_Harmony_ICSv1.5(120)(SuperCharged).zip" so I mounted it and copied it over again.

(I also did some mounting and unmounted and may have lost it there.)

UPDATE 4:

IT WORKS!! fixed, must have been because I formatted out the data partition, but CWM fixed this for me!

I hope this helps others with the same issue.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pvtjoker42:
So, i've been flashing CM9 nightlies since i found them (at least 5 now) and just got the update to Swiftkey 3 today while at work. I immediately noticed that it seems to toggle the hw keyboard fn key on instead of just a one press and fn for the next key pressed, and i have to hit it again to get back to typing normally. I like the changes that they made in Swiftkey 3, but if this is a direct issue from the update, i'll have to roll back to the older version.

Anyone else notice this issue or have something similar happen? Suppose it's possible the key is getting stuck, but it worked fine this morning, and the only change was the Swiftkey update.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Speedin07si:
The same thing is happening to me running AOKP build 39... Kind of annoying.

Sent from My Epic Ice Cream Sandwich With Sprinkles!!!
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] darkierawr:
It enables a "desktop feel" kind of thing.

If you hold down fn or shift and click the key you need to it will just do it once without locking it.

Kind of like holding down a real shift key. Google Drive does the same thing.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pvtjoker42:
"features" like this should be an option.. as in.. give us the option to turn it on or off. Especially if we've been using an app for a long time and this is a new feature.. Hopefully they'll take the bug report submissions seriously and either make it an option or remove it.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hayzooos:
If you need another confirmation on this, I can duplicate the same thing. I rarely use the hardware keyboard, but just wanted to let you know just in case.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Benni:):
I have/had the same problem with the xperia pro - aka mk16i

to the "bug" you described some of my special-keys were wrong and I had to set the layout for the physical keyboard within swiftkey to English
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Organized_Chaos:
So I find a news article I'd like to read but I don't have time to read it. Is there an app I could install on my phone and my computer to make it easy to me to just push this site to my phone? Ideally I would click a button in my browser and it would cause the browser on my phone to automatically open and display the website I want to read.

Any ideas?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Aganar:
Use a qr code generator to turn the url to a qr code and scan it with your phone?

I think chrome may also have something that accomplishes this. Something about syncing across platforms? Someone illuminate for me.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Wesleyy:
Ya I usually QR code it. But if you have Chrome beta you can see all the tabs you have opened on other devices and open the tabs on your phone/tablet
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nyloncrack:
Chrome to phone app

Chrome - Chrome to phone extension

Firefox - Fox to phone extension
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ArmorD:
The best way is to use Pocket(formerly Read It Later, also the name of FF extension). It is universal, Firefox, Chrome, Any android browser(share button) etc. I prefer it to Chrome to Phone.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] debernardis:
Firefox has it, once desktop and mobile versions are synchronized.

You open mobile version, you find same bookmarks and open tabs.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pkt_Lnt:
This is the best, I have tried them all. I have Pocket on my phone, kindle fire, laptop, and work computer. :cool:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Organized_Chaos:
Maxthon browser has Cloud Push which is exactly what I was picturing when I asked this question. I didn't really want all my tabs to be synced and I didn't want to deal with add-ons , plugins, or 3rd party apps. I'll install Maxthon on each device and just use that. I like the interface better than any other browser so I'd be switching to it even without this feature.

Thanks for all the suggestions everyone. Much appreciated.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] es0tericcha0s:
Just to throw another suggestion out there:

https://www.pushbullet.com/
[Android Themes] Faseeh Rehman:
Hi,note that all the boot animations are for HDPI devices (480x800)

Made a bootanimation,if anyone is interested he is most welcome to download it :D

It's just short animation saying "bricking your device..." and includes a "troll face"

who wouldn't want it,right? :p

INSTRUCTION:

Everybody knows but still..

Just push the bootanimation.zip to system/media

Here what it looks like:

Download Link:

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?ojuaoa9gcwgxbd3

Another meme bootanimation, "y u no bootloop" :P

This time added a loading circle too,makes it look pro :D

Here what it looks like:

Download link:

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?bfbl15akwh0st0p

Here you go another meme bootanimation and it's NYANDROID! :D

Here what it looks like:

Download link:

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?voc5cq10n2n5e7b

'me Phonesta' meme bootanimation,just a picture saying 'me phonesta' with a cool looking loader!

Here what it looks like:

Download link:

http://www.mediafire.com/?u7jx1wrfy9clz79

Another bootanimation request by beston94 :)

Here what it looks like:

Download link:

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?pjryg1ckel6vquk

Another bootanimation! Enjoy :D

Here what it looks like:

Download link:

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?dn5ho7aajvbesu5

Rubix Cube Bootanimation.

Here what it looks like:

Download link:

http://www.mediafire.com/?7ztsr4xgvk4u7xc

Enjoy :)

I'm planning on making more of them,if you have any ideas post them down there :)

More coming soon! do not worry I am working on the requests too :)
[HTC Rezound] GrayBoltWolf:
Just letting everyone know that I am working on a green theme for TonkedROM.

Here is a little teaser:
[HTC Rezound] tm1618:
Looks nice have you posted it anywhere?

HTC Rezound w/ Tonked ROM
[Trophy General] beckersf:
recently my trophy is behaving strangely. the hardware buttons stop to respond after several hours after reboot. The automatic screen lock then doesn't work anymore but all apps are. I have hard reset the phone but it keeps behaving like this. The only way to recover is to take the battery out and replace, then the phone starts and the time is totally incorrect, it appears to be back to the prevïous "crash".

can anyone help? thanks for reading!
[Trophy General] TheXev:
Have you tired a factory reset? (If this is GSM Trophy, it should be okay to do. CDMA Verizon Trophy... flash back to stock first).
[Trophy General] beckersf:
yes

Hi

yes i tried a factory reset but didnt help. I found out that if I keep the wifi off the phone is fine but after wifi is switched on the phone freezes after heavy use or few hours.

If anyone has any ideas...
[Trophy General] TheXev:
Has your phone been updated via Zune to the newest software? O_o I'm guessing this is a hardware issue though.
[Trophy General] beckersf:
well.... yesterday i read about a way to force the tango updte through zune. I tried it and it worked. Zune updated my phone in 2 steps. I immediately turned wifi on and it has been stable (touch wood :-) so far.... Looks like some bit went missing
[Trophy General] TheXev:
Yeah, I can't really offer any advice other then to try restoring the backup Zune made before you made the update. If it was working fine before forcing the update, I'd say stick with that for now.

Am I understanding correctly that your phone was fine before the update?

If you can't restore your Zune update, you may need to flash a new stock rom to fix the problem (good-by data).

What carrier are you using for your Spark? Football's rom thread in the dev forum may have a rom you can use.
[Galaxy 3 Android Development] chrisxt:
I recently posted this in Kyrillos V10.5 as I use his (Great) ROM but as more people seem to complain about the GPS in 2.3 or 4.0 ROMS and there doesn't seem to be any other fixes that work this well (Tried many) I'll give it it's own thread with some explaining for those who also prefer Gingerbread or Ice Cream Sandwich ROMS and and often use GPS.

If this works on any other Android versions, would be great to leave a comment!

gps.conf:

NTP_SERVER=europe.pool.ntp.org

XTRA_SERVER_1=http://xtra1.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin

XTRA_SERVER_2=http://xtra2.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin

XTRA_SERVER_3=http://xtra3.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin

DEBUG_LEVEL =0

ENABLE_WIPER=1

CURRENT_CARRIER=common

DEFAULT_AGPS_ENABLE=TRUE

DEFAULT_USER_PLANE=TRUE

DEFAULT_SSL_ENABLE=FALSE

SUPL_HOST=supl.google.com

SUPL_PORT=7276

SUPL_NO_SECURE_PORT=3425

SUPL_SECURE_PORT=7275

SUPL_TLS_HOST=FQDN

SUPL_TLS_CERT=/etc/SuplRootCert

C2K_HOST=c2k.pde.com

C2K_PORT=1234

secgps.conf:

#Generated by GpsLocationProvider.

#Sat Mar 17 17:29:52 CET 2012

SSL=1

SSL_TYPE=0

POSITION_MODE=121

OPERATION_TEST_MODE=0

ACCURACY=50

SESSION_TYPE=2

SERVER_MODE=2

ENABLE_NMEA=false

START_MODE=HOT

GPS_LOGGING=0

AGPS_MODE=0

ADDRESS_MODE=1

TIME_BTW_FIX=2000

OPERATION_MODE=STANDALONE

USE_DEFAULT=false

SUPL_PORT=7276

ENABLE_XTRA=true

SUPL_HOST=supl.google.com

NUM_OF_FIX=999999999

TIMEOUT=10

So just edit gps.conf in /etc and create in data/gps a new text file called secgps.conf

Be sure to update The Assisted GPS before usage for the best results, can be done in a GPS Test or the easiest way is downloading GPSStatus from the market and go to Tools - A-GPS (You do need an internet connection)

In the settings you can put it on auto update as well.

I myself get a lock outside within 10 sec and even inside after about 30-60 seconds mostly with 10+ satellites, this does depend on weather and location.

As you can see the NTP Server is Europe, if you're from outside of Europe you can try changing it to pool.ntp.org (global) or

go to http://www.pool.ntp.org

and select your region (go to Active Servers on the right side)

If you live somewhere in Asia, you should change it in gps.conf:

NTP_SERVER=europe.pool.ntp.org to asia.pool.ntp.org, you could specify it by country as well so for instance if you're from India you can change it to in.pool.ntp.org

Best/Easy to use apps like Root Explorer to do this.

Don't use Fasterfix or anything like that after you've 'fixed' your GPS as it will change the gps.conf file.

It's recommended to make a backup before attempting this.

I'm open for improvements or other ideas, also a big thanks to zsolt64 and the other developers who helped making the Galaxy 3 a great phone!

Have a good lock. :D
[Galaxy 3 Android Development] zsolt64:
one things what i forget to say that update agps on first use (pl.whit gps test):D

---------- Post added at 12:16 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:11 AM ----------

of course to be online, data connect or wifi!:D:D:D
[Galaxy 3 Android Development] chrisxt:
Good one!

I'll add it, I myself use GPSStatus from the market to update the A-GPS.
[Galaxy 3 Android Development] neo1691:
Cant wait to try this!!
[Galaxy 3 Android Development] Chesnut:
What permissions on the secgps.conf?
[Galaxy 3 Android Development] radek.god:
But it looks like any other previous "fixes" = It works only when I am online, Am I right ? I need some solution if I am NOT online.I can go online for first time of aGPS data update.But at 100% GPS usage I am offline as I have no data tarif from thief local mobile operator(s) ...

Any tips except JPU firmware ?

I am on JPS, but I HAD TO move back from CM7 just because GPS/wifi/camera is unusable :eek:
[Galaxy 3 Android Development] m1trand1r:
:what:!!!???....camera IS usable for me....lol.....except video rec & barcode scanners don't work....but pics taken with camera are nice:D
[Galaxy 3 Android Development] chrisxt:
I just added the textfile in data/gps.

GPS/Wifi works fine, camera works but as said above no recording or barcode scanners.

It's recommended to update the assistant GPS indeed, it does require an internet connection but it doesn't use alot of data to update.

What you can do is just update the A-GPS before you leave with wifi and use apps like Sygic or Navfree for navigation.
[Galaxy 3 Android Development] bioniclizard:
I used rw-r-r and it's working.

By the way, this also works on ICS (Kyorarom Serenity).
[Galaxy 3 Android Development] nishant_713:
2.4 roms.. lolz, whats that :p
[Galaxy 3 Android Development] raja4sure:
Working Nicely in GB as well as ICS.....Bingo !!!! Great Find ....:)

Android 4.0 was previously rumored as 2.4.......:cowboy:
[Galaxy 3 Android Development] dennocro:
I did everything as type in first post, but nothing ;/ I must wait over 10min to lock gps.

Data mobile on always
[Galaxy 3 Android Development] chrisxt:
This, I'll change it to 4.0, I somehow always think about 2.4 instead of 4.0 :o

Have you tried changing the NTP Server to hr.pool.ntp.org?
[Galaxy 3 Android Development] dennocro:
I didnt, I will try

just change in gps.conf NTP_SERVER=europe.pool.ntp.org

to NTP_SERVER=hr.pool.ntp.org?

---------- Post added at 06:37 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:30 PM ----------

I didnt, I will try

just change in gps.conf NTP_SERVER=europe.pool.ntp.org

to NTP_SERVER=hr.pool.ntp.org?
[Galaxy 3 Android Development] chrisxt:
Yes, try it and see what happens, also worth to give pool.ntp.org a try. (global)
[Galaxy 3 Android Development] dennocro:
Must w8 to long, over 5min :(

when I bouth phone on 2.1 gps lock about 5sec max.
[Galaxy 3 Android Development] zsolt64:
which kernel are use?
[Galaxy 3 Android Development] dennocro:
I use kyrillos kernal on 10.5 rom, I didnt change anything when I put 10.5 rom
[Galaxy 3 Android Development] chrisxt:
Have you tried walking outside away from buildings or obstacles, update the

A-GPS it should lock if done right within 5 seconds as I use 10.5 as well.
[Galaxy 3 Android Development] Fikul:
How to update AGPS ?
[Galaxy 3 Android Development] dennocro:
Yes, i driving bike about 10min, and walking but nothing, I use a-gps, in essential gps show 3 satellite but he didnt lock
[Galaxy 3 Android Development] radek.god:
- GPS does not work (it locks after 10-15 or more minutes, when locked it could easily lost locks and You have to wait another 10-15 mins for next lock = GPS does NOT work.I can download/update a-gps at home only, but it is at building and over wifi so I have no idea what a-gps info will be downloaded :-). I need some permanent solution for offline mode.I am permanently at same city/country, so there are no reason to update anything before ride ...

- wifi works weirdly.For example I can connect at my home to ASUS RT-N56U, but I cant connect at work even wi-fi AP is vissible.I have no problem with connecting when froyo used.so again, WIFI does NOT work ...

- camera does NOT work too.It says no camera found or HW error.I am not sure but maybe at CM7 a7 it worked, but barcode scanner does not work.

Someone writes here GPS locked within 5 sec on some ECLAIR, what exactly firmware were used ?As I am using link2sd, I see no benefits from Samsung ****ty crappy Froyo compare to Eclair.

I like CM7 so much, but I cant pass over mentioned issues and had to revert back to JPS because of many problems with JPU ...

Any tips how solve GPS issue permanently and with no DATA/wi-fi ?
[Galaxy 3 Android Development] chrisxt:
You say yours loses it's lock? I haven't experienced a single loss of signal tbh, only when the A-GPS updates while you're using GPS but other then that it might be your location or settings that play a big part in your problem.

Maybe you should try to download CM7.2 as I haven't got any of those problems you named except the barcode scanner.

You do need data connection to update the A-GPS, you can try apps like GpsFix to help you getting a fix.
[Galaxy 3 Android Development] toms95:
Wow, thenks man- that is all I can say. It got 10 satellites locked in 7 seckonds (I used my contries ntp server btw). GPS status showed 8m accuracy and... I think, that GPS locked even faster than it was locking on froyo.

Edit: After second start news got even better- 11 satellites locked in max 3 sek. and after 10 sek. accuracy showed by GPS status is 3m :O !!!!
[Galaxy 3 Android Development] radek.god:
No, it is the CM7 problem, when I drove same location with worst weather, I had no problems like that with Froyo.

And long lock/lost fix I figured out anywhere and anytime with CM7

But I am thinking about revert to Eclair if 5-30 sec OFFLINE lock is true like someone post there.I dont know what Eclair firmware has less bugs :-(

I updated immediatelly to JPA/JPB so I did not tested Eclair well, and JPA/JPB was like pain at ass :-:rolleyes:

I wanna try theme deodexed JPU and re-odex it, but it looks like too hard to do it, specially I need to do that on windows 7 only :-o

I have GPSFIX app, but I though it will help me when I am offline :-o , It need aGPS ?On JPS It fix after 2-5 mins without data connection
[Galaxy 3 Android Development] chrisxt:
Great! same for me, it's the fastest lock I've ever had with the Galaxy 3.

Af far as I remember I didn't had to update the A-GPS manually on Eclair or Froyo.

You can try to revert back, not sure about it though as I didn't use 2.1 for a very long time as well.
[Galaxy 3 Android Development] sharukins:
after editing gps.conf in /etc/ and adding secgps.conf in data/gps I'm getting a systemcrash and a bootloop as soon as gps is switched on.

I'm on ICS/CM9
[Galaxy 3 Android Development] chrisxt:
How did you edit the files, Root Explorer?

Very weird to get a bootloop by doing this, I heard a few more about it but I really don't know how this could happen, maybe something gone wrong while saving the file or edit some important stuff on the main data file itself?

If it keep giving a bootloop you can try some of the following things

go into recovery:

1: Try to Fix Permissions, wipe cache partition?

2: Backup

3: Go to Mounts and Storage /Data or at worst Factory Reset.

Haven't had anything like this myself.