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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] faehsemc:
Lol. I forgot I made this.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] chiggerfruit:
Hey Everyone,

I'm pretty new at posting on XDA, but I have been going here for ROMs, Kernels, and advice since I got my OG Evo all that time ago.

Regardless, I've searched the forum and Google for anyone experiencing this problem, and I haven't found any anecdotes or threads on it. Ever since I've got my new Evo, I've been able to attenuate the WiFi signal just by grasping the top half of the phone or by handling it like I normally would in landscape mode. I could see the WiFi symbol drop down by two or three bars a few seconds after placing my hand on the top cover.

Obviously, some signal attenuation is predictable since the cover contains all the antennas, but I did not think it would be effected as much as it is. It seems to cut down the signal by at least half in terms of data download speed. Have people been experiencing this much of an effect?

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Starting from the earliest run, I did six runs alternating between holding the device at the bottom and holding it either in landscape or grasping it by the top half.

My 3G signal isn't bothered by my hand at all, probably because of the wavelength difference. I'm just curious how much other people's signals are affected. Obviously, the speeds are still decent enough that it doesn't bug me too often. I will notice that sometimes I have to restart certain downloads/refresh loading pages due to inconsistency in the signal. And I'm sure LTE won't be affected since it also has a relatively large wavelength compared to WiFi.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] waterbound:
Known problem with the ONE series but not the EVO LTE, take it back for replacement as nobody has this issue.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] LudoGris:
Back in my Sprint GS2 days there was a dev that would package up every release in an Odin One-Click method if you wanted to go back to another rooted ROM or move forward and test ICS. This was the EASIEST method I have ever seen to install stock rooted ROMs.

Is this something that can be done with our current phones?
[Android Themes] foxrivertrekker:
Does anyone know how to change the notification bar battery icons in a theme file??

I've seen a couple themes, like buuf that have different icons for it but i cannot find the actual png files anywhere to change them.

Is this possible??

thanks.
[Android Themes] punkmonkey1984:
SystemUI.apk & framework-res.apk

Look there, should find them
[Android Themes] foxrivertrekker:
i have looked in com.android.systemui framework-miui-res and framework-res in the themes themselves and there are only standard icons in there, i see no themed icons.

There are stat_sys_battery png files but they are just the stock ones.

For example, buuf theme has a circular battery icon that shows on the not bar but that png file is in none of those places.

Do you know what the files should be named??

thanks.
[Android Themes] punkmonkey1984:
Iv downloaded the file, im checking it now.

EDIT

Could be here:

com.android.systemui\res\raw
[Android Themes] foxrivertrekker:
oh no! youre right its in there, but there on a sheet of all the icons together, what am i gonna do with that?? :/

I see, i've found a lot of battery icons here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1042490

I didnt realize that these were theme files, should be no problem now, atleast i know where they go now!!

Thanks!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] dante2512:
Ordered this a few days ago and it came in the mail today, it says for the i9300 (international) but I took the chance and it works great for my AT&T version.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008BVIV06/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00

It's a Hyperion 4000mAh extended battery. Its about the double the thickness of the stock battery and has a new back cover to come with it. On the card included with it, it suggested a 12 hour initial charge and then 4-5 cycles to reach full potential. I will be following up on the thread periodically over the next few days with some screenshots and other thoughts on how the battery is working out for me.

However, initial impressions are good. The back cover is good quality, however very slick compared to the stock one. The thickness with the added battery isn't terrible, and will definitely be worth it if it doubles the battery life like it should.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] obender:
On the amazon site it looks enormously thick, like a half of an inch or so, can you measure it for exact thickness please?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] dante2512:
5/8" thick total. Like I said, it makes it quite a bit thicker but double the juice... You gotta put it somewhere lol. At least it looks a lot better than the Note extended batteries did, those looked atrocious. There was just a bump where the battery was but behind the camera was stock thickness and it looked horrid.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] jnadke:
Does the battery have the NFC antenna?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] s3xda:
No nfc and bulky on a rather sleek n sexy phone...no go here. Plus the battery life on this thing is SICKKK, why the need for the extended batt? I could reason with an extra battery.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] dante2512:
Well to add to my review, the back panel breaks VERY easy. My phone took a 2 ft tumble off my bed and it took a chunk out of the battery panel that came with the extended battery.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] jiannichan:
I was thinking of either getting an extra battery it just buy one of those battery packs that recharges the phone. Friend has one of the Energizer packs for his iPhone and it appears to work really good, that he bought an extra one.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Beakerzor:
I bought one of these a year ago and it works awesomely

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875993507R

I use my own AA rechargeable batteries (instead of alkaline disposables, which also work fine)

(I don't charge the AA's with its included AC plug, though, I have a better charger I use)

hard to beat $8
[Galaxy S III Accessories] thegof:
Unfortunately, $6 shipping.

Looks nice though with an equivalent storage of approximately 2000mAh with 4 NiMH's in it @ 5v or 10Wh (minus whatever conversion losses, probably about 10% so 9Wh). Original battery is about 7.8Wh capacity.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] nerys71:
if you want a good external battery pack goto amazon. serach for vaas battery. get the $28.99 shipped one with the 2.1 amp output

sadly its mini usb not micro to charge but at least its STANDARD and not proprietary. it charges up my S3 just fine should be able to get 2 full charges out of it or run the phone for DAYS if you use it while the phone it already fully charged.

it is by far the best battery pack I have purchased yet I would not by anything else.

they have a cheaper one. SAME battery but less amps on the output. if you buy 2 to avoid shipping its under $16 a pop ($15.70 each) but I am not sure if it has enough power to charge. I know the 1amp outlet on my unit does NOT properly charge my S2/S3 (trickle charge) I have to use the 2.1 amp outlet.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] thegof:
Stock charger for the S3 is 700mA so a 1A charger should be more than enough. Some dual port chargers list 1A but limit each port to 500mA. I sometimes wonder if using higher capacity chargers (I've been using some HP Touchpad 2A chargers) might have thermal issues shortening battery life. But, I like the quick charge. :)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] nerys71:
my stock s3 charger is 1A ??

there is "port" differences. I have a VAAS battery pack I use (6 of them I power a lot of stuff) and the 2.1 amp port charges the S3 fine but the 1A port is "slow" (trickle??)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] sandiegoan:
Anyone having problems with this? Fit, finish and signal?

I just got the Hyperion Extended battery with the dark colored back. I also got their case to fit it.

All was well when I put the new battery in and covered it up with the new back cover. I then installed the case and left it to charge. That took about 3 hours to go from 58 to 100.

When I picked up the phone, I noted that there was no telephone signal (at home it was on wifi). I checked the settings (not in airplane mode) and then turned it on and off again and it was still no telephone signal. So, I took the case off, put the old battery back in and all was OK. I switched back and the signal is now good.

I noticed that the back cover was dirty. I thought I had gotten some kind of smudge on it so I wiped it off. The smudge just got bigger. The cheap coating of paint was coming off.

Earlier, I had noted that the charger plug didn't feel quite right. When I looked closer, I saw that the small top part of the opening for the plug didn't quite fit. We're talking a millimeter or so, but it doesn't quite fit. It is so thin that I cannot consider cutting it.

My first inclination is thinking that Hyperion is junk. Since I have been considering getting a new, bigger battery almost since I got the phone a couple of months ago, I don't want to give up.

So, what are your experiences with this company's products? If I send any part back, I have to send it all back. The battery came with the big cover so if I send back the cover, the battery goes with it. If I send those back, I don't need the case.

Where do I go from here?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] dougstoner:
I just bought the Hyperion as well. So far, so good. I did get the Hyperion case as well. The power and cooling buttons are really hard to push. Can anyone suggest another case that will fit the Hyperion?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] demandarin:
No issues with mine so far. No signal issues like other member mentioned. The back cover fits very well. Charger plugs up with no problems.
[Galaxy S III General] OldHairyOne:
Basically said it in the title. I have an Orange branded SIII (Orange splash screens) and would like to know if I can install a stock SIII ROM on it. I ask because:

A) The idea of having an Orange branded one irritates me (got it cheap on ebay)

B) Carrier-branded handsets get Android updates later (would this even help with that?)

If it is possible, could somebody provide me with a guide to finding the correct ROM and installing it? My phone is rooted with CWM.

Thanks :)
[Galaxy S III General] G3001:
Hi I'd also like to know this but I'm not to keen on rooting just yet I just want to get away from bloatware and hope I can finally get Swapables working.

Cheers.
[Galaxy S III General] esist:
Yes. Just download the stock ROM you want (either using the files posted here or CheckFUS, which I find is faster) and flash it with Odin
[Galaxy S III General] hefonthefjords:
There are already threads about this.
[Galaxy S III General] G3001:
Sorry I did search but couldn't find anything.

I only asked as on the site I got the stock ROM from said not to flash to branded devices.

I'll give it a go anyway as I now know how to unbrick due to XDA.

I'll keep hunting.
[Galaxy S III General] JJEgan:
Stock roms post flash stock rom for your location or as near a match to your current firmware version . No details given so no idea what it could be .

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1671969

Root will be removed on flashing stock rom re root .

jje
[Galaxy S III General] OldHairyOne:
How do I check my firmware version?
[Galaxy S III General] OldHairyOne:
Alright. My current firmware is BVALE4. Am I able to flash to XXALF2?
[Galaxy S III General] lonelyw:
go to settings/ About device you will see your ROM details under Legal information

---------- Post added at 03:11 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:09 PM ----------

yes you can. but why not flash the latest LF6 ROM? it is the best one
[Galaxy S III General] OldHairyOne:
So flashing from a branded ROM to an unbranded one will work fine?
[Galaxy S III General] d4fseeker:
There are no hardware differences, only customizations in the ROM.

So yes, it will work just fine.
[Galaxy S III General] OldHairyOne:
Sorry I meant firmware. Or, are roms and firmware the same thing?
[Galaxy S III General] hefonthefjords:
Thats a tricky one to answer.

Firmware is a little more all encompassing than rom normally, usually not just including operating system but also baseband/modem software.

Generally speaking they are the same thing though.
[Galaxy S III General] OldHairyOne:
But if I flashed from BVALE4 to XXALF2 (or any stock, unbranded firmware) it will work fine, yeah?
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Velcis Ribeiro:
Why in WiFi i select a network it instantly connects and in GB i select a network, and it takes like 5-15 seconds to connect? Its driver of ICS? Or what is more smooth in ICS?

Thanks guys.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rancur3p1c:
maybe clear your dalvik cache. That helps the phone run a lot faster, fresh start always good.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Velcis Ribeiro:
But even in GB dalvik cache cleanead and ICS, the ICS is more faster :S
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] changeofseasons:
Ics has the wifi sleep policy to never by default. It never really disconnects, but if you leave it's range and get close again it has trouble reconnecting like gingerbread.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] radrian92:
So I cracked the inner lcd screen on my phone. The gorilla glass panel was intact. Took it to Spring to see if they could just swap out the lcd but they said that they like being dicks and that I had to call asurion. Got my replacement. What should I do with the old one? What options are there? I reported it lost..
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] g_ding84:
replacement phone

I'm pretty sure you have to give the old phone back to them or they can bill you up to $500. thats what they told me when I cracked my screen. I had to send it back by 10 working days.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] SouthPhilly:
That would be the case but the OP said he reported it "lost"... So as far as Asurson and Sprint knows it's gone. You must have reported it broken, so Sprint wanted it back so they could refurbish it and use it as a insurance replacement.

OP, your best bet may be to sell it as a parts phone on Craigslist. Even if you were to fix it, Sprint will have flagged it in their system as a lost/stolen phone.

Sent From My Galaxy10. 1 Class Starship...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] radrian92:
Yea I wasn't gonna give them my like new phone so they can make money out of me! Hopefully I can get good dough for it. Cushion the damn $100 deductible :(
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] g_ding84:
sorry

I guess it didnt register that you reported it lost. but yeah, you can't sell it intact. Sprint reports the MEID # as lost or stolen so it can't be reactivated.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] radrian92:
Yea true but I believe it can still be flashed to metro :confused:

I'll just sell it for parts ;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] hic9582:
I flashed CWM and I tried to make a backup before flashing CM 9 rc1 but it failed and it won't backup. Anyone know why?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] cam30era:
What version of cwm are you using? If 5.8.3.4, backup and restore are borked. Flash 5.8.1.8 (touch) or 5.8.2.0 (classic).
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] hic9582:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1576937

So I need this one? Kewlio thanks
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] cam30era:
Yes, if you want the touch version. As I mentioned above, 5.8.2.0 works also and is the classic interface.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] LudoGris:
Is anyone else having issues with the email app force closing all the time? Not to mention moving very slow!

Any ideas on how to fix?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] lagunabrooks:
I have been a longtime XDA member in the X10 community, but have never before posted.

I purchased an Ion through AT&T the 24th of June, the day it launched, and after scouring the web, and XDA, I found the Hong Kong based ftf file from the link below and successfully flashed it to my phone.

Hong Kong based ftf, build 6.0.F.0.72, baseband 9x00B-SCAQCSZQ-34702060-04

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1711466

Maybe this was premature, as I am not sure how to make an ftf file, and therefore did not have my original AT&T ftf to revert to if this failed. (I would appreciate someone creating and sharing the original AT&T ftf for those who may need / want it.)

The firmware flashed successfully, and it is without all of the AT&T ware that can not be removed, and it also has a much nicer Xperia boot animation than the AT&T one, but I have noticed 2 issues with this firmware:

1. I did not back up or write down the APN or mobile network settings, and after flashing, the automatic internet settings feature in Settings, Xperia, Internet settings fails to find the AT&T network information. I did find some posts that have some AT&T APN settings (is that all that I need?) but I only occasionally get the 4G icon in the status bar when I was always there before flashing. Does this firmware possibly not utilize all of the available radio bands available on the LT28a phone as it is intended for the LT28i? Is there a hardware difference, or do I just need the correct APN settings? Can someone share these settings from the original AT&T firmware

2. Over the course of the last few days on this firmware, I have noticed that several friends have sent text messages that will show notifications on the lock screen, but as soon as I unlock the phone, I can't find the text messages anywhere. This does not happen for all people that try to send me texts, only some of them. I have tested with other people standing next to me, texting, we see it on the lock screen, then when I unlock the phone, no new messages to be found.

Can anyone provide the APN settings from AT&T for this phone, the original ftf files, and maybe provide some insight about the missing text messages?

Thanks!
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Deleted member 1483200:
It could be possible that version doesn't even support LTE? Since its international?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] earbrain:
Here's mine:

NAME: ATT

APN: wap.cingular

PROXY: <NOT SET>

PORT: <NOT SET>

USER NAME: wap.cingulargprs.com

PW: <NOT SET>

SERVER: <NOT SET>

MMSC: http://mmsc.cingular.com

MMS PROXY: wireless.cingular.com

MMS PORT: 80

MCC: 310

MNC: 410

AUTH TYPE: <NOT SET>

PROTOCOL: IPv4

Of coarse this is for 3g but not sure will work for LTE. Worth a try though. eb
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
Here is the default apn for at&t on the ion. Be interested to see if lte still works for you.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] earbrain:
Spec feel free to copy paste my post and change settings as needed, save ya some thumb typing maybe.

Also I have StraightTalk if needed. eb
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] earbrain:
Even Better, shoudve done the same if hadn't been on laptop.lOl
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
:D

I knew I should have made the stock FTF before I configured everything and got it all setup. Maybe in the next day I will do it unless someone else does.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] earbrain:
Hey mines still on the way, Ill do that first thing. If anybody needs anything else that an untouched stock unit can provide, leme know. eb
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
Cool that will work. Is there a wiki for the ion yet? we should get it setup with the list of stock FTF files.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] lagunabrooks:
Thanks for the screenshots Spectre51, I had the same settings though that I found on another post, the only difference was that "APN type" has "default, admin,fota,mms,supl,hipri,internet". I don't know that my results are really any different, but I will try with the settings you provided for a few days.

Thanks!

Earbrain, if you could make an ftf of the AT&T stock, I think it would be great. I think we should begin building a repository of firmware, basebands, etc, and keep it organized right from the beginning.

We already have the HK firmware so graciously donated by liuxueyuan1990, that I linked to in my first post. As soon as we have original AT&T, firmware to flash back to, maybe some other flash junkies will want to try it out as well.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] randy_c:
How the internation firmware with all AT&T setting work? or do you have to flash back to original firmware?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] earbrain:
Will do upon receipt. Should be tomor, mon at latest. eb
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] lagunabrooks:
I don't even have the original firmware to flash back to yet. The international firmware is great., my biggest issue is that some text messages, from some people ( not all, not sure if it had to do with phone Contacts vs my gmail contacts) will show on the lock screen, but when the phone is unlocked, I can't find the text messages anywhere.

I also don't get the 4G icon in the status bar up top to often, it usually says 3G or H, but I think it really is 4G speed, it is much faster than what I have seen of 3G.

I prefer this firmware to the AT&T variant, it is more like a pure Sony firmware like you would see on an unlocked phone. Missing text messages are kind of a big deal, and I may want to switch back, wish we had root so I could just back up and restore easier.:-(
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] earbrain:
I'll post the att fw soon as pos. You should be able to restore via pc connect, just fyi. eb
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] earbrain:
Hey guys, got my ion in-hand. Wanted to backup firmware b4 doing anything for all our sake. Will flashtool work without screwing anything up?

Also, can't help but notice the missing curved screen. Anybody know what up? All pics even ones on the box show it curved but mine certainly ain't. Is that the case w you alls or did I just get fckd??? eb
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
I've only made the ftf after getting the two largest blob_f files from the sues folder. Don't even know how you would do it using just the software on the phone.

What do you mean by curved screen?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] earbrain:
Yeah, like the Nexus. Look at all the pics in the ads, am I imagining things???
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] earbrain:
Must've just been the glare. My bad. eb

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[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
Loaded the international firmware on my LT28at and it works fine so far. Loaded the apn that I posted earlier and the wifi hotspot worked fine. Not in an LTE area though so I couldn't test that. I'm setting it all up now and will try using it for the next few days and see if I notice any issues.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] randy_c:
I have a Xperia S bought this one because 4G (still waiting for deliver). Please test 4G if it's working. If it does I think should create a guide for flashing inter nation ROM, setting etc...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
Hspa is working fine. Wont be in a LTE area for at least another week. Once I can test LTE I'll let you know.

Don't really need to make a guide. There are plenty of flashtool guides explaining how to use it. I have put links to both AT&T and international firmwares in the firmware thread in the dev section (which will be moved to the general thread eventually)
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
LTE works on the international rom on my LT28at. Love that speed.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] randy_c:
O M G. That's faster than my wifi:good:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] josemald:
Is there any function that still remains untested? Otherwise, can we say that there is no difference in functionality, besides the AT&t bloat, between international and at&t?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Spectre51:
I didn't notice anything missing. There were some app differences. The regular email app was different between the two firmwares for instance. Can't remember anything else sticking out.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] accts:
L28i ..x.111 Camera gallery to internal memory instead of external (maybe you can change this). The thing I like the most - call setting is alot better, you can type in number search (associate with letter) for contacts - didn't have this option on ATT version. That all I can see, haven't used them that long to know more. I just love the fact all ATT bloat are gone on the L28i, also uninstall option for some of the programs don't need.