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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] quarlow:
They still compare phone cameras to the Galaxy S II camera today, a year later. Its a great camera, one of the best still.

I agree to focus first, frame the picture, focus, and snap it. Let the phone do everything else.

For video, I use 720p instead of 1080p. For whatever reason the 1080p mode zooms in, and you can't zoom out. I also use the wide-6 option of still shots instead of 8. Most of the time I am viewing my shots its on my phone, or over MHL on my TV, and the wide-6 are full frame instead of 4:3.

I like the options and features of the Samsung camera vs the AOPK/CM9 camera, but have taken the same quality shots in both. Anytime I try an HDR camera or other apps, it just takes longer to shoot pictures and I don't see any better quality.

The only issue I occasionally have is foggy shots. If I get fingerprints or other grime on the camera lens it makes the shots foggy (shocker, I know). But, just wiping that clean on my shirt gives me back the crisp vibrant shots I am used to. I also occasionally get the whirring sound, and have since October. That goes away once I focus anyway.

Sent from my Galaxy S II
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] phermey:
yeppers. i would say you are spot on. i should have added that i am on aokp and using the ics camera. so the focus first is even more important i think. and thats because it is capable of lowering the intensity of the led. but it will not lower the led if you just take the pic without focusing. the sammy apk may do the same. its been a while since i have used it.

i also like the samsung apk all around a little better. the layout is hands down better than the one on aokp. i hate it that aokp doesnt fill the screen when scanning through pics. and just like you... i have found that 720p works best.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Skv012a:
In all honesty, get camera zoom fx and enjoy. Supports button mapping, which was an important feat. for me, else works like a champ.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] insaneretard:
Is there any way to get the ICS camera apk? I'm running task650 and team go **** yourself's 7.3.2012 AOKP rom. I think in an earlier release there was a camera app with a lot more features, but now it's pretty bare bones. A lot of my shots come out blurry.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] quarlow:
Running that same version of AOKP, no blurry shots here.

See this shot from yesterday, of the wild fire near my home.

Sent from my Galaxy S II
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] insaneretard:
I can get that type of quality when I'm outdoors. It's the inside shots that don't come out too sharp. I thought that I saw that ICS was going to have better camera software like the iphone's. Not saying I want to get an iphone again, but my wife's takes really good pictures.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] quarlow:
No problem with indoor either.

The Galaxy Nexus has the zero shutter lag, but that is a hardware thing not software. The Galaxy Nexus camera is terrible compared to the Galaxy S II.

The included camera with AOSP based ROMs does have less options, but I don't see any difference in the quality of pictures regardless of what version of android or AOSP/Samsung based ROMs.

Do you have an example picture with issues?

Sent from my Galaxy S II
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] insaneretard:
Thanks for the response. Most of the pictures that don't turn out are due to my daughter moving, so it becomes blurry. It doesn't seem like she's moving so quickly that it would make a difference. I remember my photos being better quality before, so I was thinking it was a software issue. Do you use your flash on auto? Most of the time mine is off.

BTW - cute little girl you've got there.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] quarlow:
Thanks, looks like you got yourself a nice little bundle of cute too.

I just use auto flash and wb. The only thing I change is size. Sometimes I get a little motion blur (see attached), but overall my wife is jealous of my camera vs her iPhone 4.

I just use my phone for those spontaneous moments of fun. We have a point and shoot and a DSLR for expected moments (as much as you can with little ones).

I will say that I noticed quick the AOKP camera does not show you the actual picture preview, but the samsung camera does. The preview I get is always blurry, until I go into the gallery. At first it felt like all my shots were bad, placebo effect I guess.

If you do find a camera in the market that works better let me know. I just have found they don't work as fast as the included one, and they didn't seem to be any different on quality.

Sent from my Galaxy S II
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] insaneretard:
I think I need to put the auto flash on from now on. The same thing will happen on our regular camera if there's not enough light, but it will warn you when taking the picture. I've tried other camera programs and they didn't impress me too much.

Thanks for your help.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vril2002:
Hello

I have some problems with power button and qwerty keyboard and i want to back to warranty state (s-on, root on)

I do not have oryginal backup on sdcard (sd card was died)

How can do this ?

Now i have Android 2.3.3 CyanogenMod-7-04122011- Nightly-vision

Rom what was : Android 1.72 ( Orange ) Poland.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] virtualflyer:
Check if you're true s-off then: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1442988

(you had sense, right?)
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] techlogik:
Went to flash an updated Rom on my ATT One X. Been using CWM recovery.

Reboot into recovery, wipe/factory reset.

Go to find the file, SDCard is almost completely gone/items deleted.

I load up TWRP, mount the SDCard, nothing, all gone. So I just format the SDCard, copy the new Rom over to the SDCard root.

Reboot into recovery. Try to install, when I select it in TWRP, swipe, it sits, then just reboots the app and goes back to the main screen.

At a loss right now, phone apparently soft bricked. Maybe bad Rom zip?

Rooted/Unlocked of course, been working fine the past week. Only had the phone 1 week.

Ideas? Help..haha...
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] ethantarheels123:
Easy, except you gonna have to reunlock boot loader.you can't boot into fast boot OEM relock bootloader and run ruu. You could also try using fast boot to flash something.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] ethantarheels123:
Or it might be a case of twrp going bad. Fast boot flash recovery img and boot back into recovery.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] techlogik:
It was clockwork I was using at the time.

Everytime I rebooted into recovery and selected the file to install, more stuff was missing.

I'm wondering if the SDCard got corrupt, recovery went crazy and wiped etc...or bad Rom.

Redownloaded Rom.

Reformatted SDCard for good measure since it was all pretty much gone.

Flashed TWRP back as the recovery.

Installing the Rom now. CleanRom 4.1SE.

But...all my Sh&t is gone off the SDCard. Backups, photos etc...buh-bye forever.

Side note, my camera lens area on the phone has been getting hot. Not sure where the processor is located on this phone, maybe it is just doing that while trying to install Rom and CPU is running a little hot and normal?
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] ethantarheels123:
Cwm has been known to have instability which is why almost everyone suggests using twrp, which is officially supported.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] techlogik:
Ok. I noticed it was nowhere near as complete and slick at say 4EXT recovery on my Inspire and suspected some weirdness was going on.

Back on TWRP now and seems to be installing the new Rom I just downloaded again.

Rebooting now...guess I should start copying my SDCard to my computer :(
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] Root-Maniac:
Go to cnet.com and download recuva. Do a deep scam and it will recover most of your stuff.. worked for me.. do it on your computer.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] techlogik:
Ok, cool, will give it a look.

The CleanRom thread blew up, apparently me and bunch of others had this happen using CWM and the latest build....

All working again, now if I can recovery some stuff, like the photos I had, that would be nice.

Appreciate the replies and help.

Edit: recuva didn't find anything useful. SDCard was blasted for good somehow.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] redpoint73:
scrosler warned very clearly (even before the latest 4.1 build) not to use CWM. Why so many people chose to ignore him, I have no idea. For some reason the SD card wipe issue was much worse on CleanROM 4.1 than previous versions (and other ROMs).

Take note that the SD wipe issue has also happened on TWRP. Safest approach is to backup SD data to your desktop computer before flashing anything. In particular, your Titanium folder and anything not easily replaceable (photos, etc.). Its a bit of an annoyance to have to do this whenever you want to flash something. But until the cause of the issue is found and fixed, this is the safest way.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] Pumpiron579:
Not sure why everyone is blaming the Recovery's for loosing pictures and stuff from there internal SD card. Same thing happened to me with my HTC Touch Diamond, We all came to the conclusion it was from so much flashing. I have used both recovery's and lost pictures and My Documents. Just my 2cents worth.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] bTrizzy:
Is there a tutorial somewhere showing how to switch from CWM to TWRP?
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] kleeman7:
Doload goo manager and use it to install recovery. Or you can go to twrp dev thread directions are there.

Sent from my HTC One X
[HTC One X] jas95aero:
Hi guys not long had my one x and got a cheap "real leather":p flip case, but want a more rugged case with built in screen protector. I've got given an ipad for work and that came with a 2 part case (hard plastic snap cover with built in screen cover basically sealing off the ipad apart from the ports & soft thick outer shell).

I see there is a few "rugged" cases out there but not many available in UK.

Seen the otterbox defender but had mixed reviews about screen protector not being flat to the screen and awkward to flip down info bar, is there any other like this with built in screen protection that are reconmended.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] umarian:
Here is a flashzip for ics4.0.4 with contains:circle battery,googlequicksearch,digitalclock and icsclock(in blue and white)

Enter in CWM and instal zip.

If dont have CWM unzip and copy in system/app with permission RW-R-R

Many thans for "skifyr123" for help with systemUI.

Link:http://www.mediafire.com/?mnt98rkmc4jcyqv
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] uDroid:
thanks!

maybe you can make with blue clock too

and transform sony icon into stock ICS icons XD

thanks again :D
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] hshshawn:
Does anyone have a movies. apk or another work around that will let me stream rentals to a rooted device? I had one a while back but it no longer works.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] clavin78:
Try OTA Rootkeeper in the market. Unroots temp while u watch movies the restores when u want. I've only used it on the evo 3d

Sent from my EVO
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] andyshaun:
Hey can anyone help my charger port is broken and my carrier refuse to fix my phone unless I can get it back to stock.:eek:

As my charger port is broken it means i cannot connect via usb to flashtool.:(

Please help:eek:
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] SmG67:
You're buggered then, even if you have the stock kernel you need your phone in flashmode (which involves connecting it to your pc via usb).
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] x10man:
Apart from wiggling the cable to try and get it to connect you're pretty screwed :( try a sony ericsson or samsung cable aswell because these work on the mini/pro and I thought my USB was dead but it turned out to be the cable

X10man
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] icheroz:
Didn't happened at first couple days but after I installed launcher and a few widget and apps now I see it. Wondering if anybody else got this too ?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] itismadhan:
Hey guys

I dunno if its just me but there has been a lot dust and lint collecting around the bezel. Anyone know an effective way of getting rid of it without scratches?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] azzledazzle:
i blast it off with some air, Like the cool setting on the hairdryer (my GF's, Not mine :p)

then for the tricky parts i use a toothbrush ! (also my GF's :p)

SO WHAT !?!?!?! I like a clean dust free phone !
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] corcovo:
You ARE some funny guys herre. Love it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] AdamLange:
In here you will find all the latest stock ROMS for VERIZON USA variant of Samsung Galaxy S III (SCH-I535) courtesy of SAMSUNG-UPDATES.COM

Build Date: N/A -> Region: VZW (Verizon Wireless) PDA: I535VRALG1 Changelist: 743127 Android: 4.0.4 Download Link or Download Kernel

Build Date: N/A -> Region: VZW (Verizon Wireless) PDA: I535VRALHD Changelist: 1092717 Android: 4.0.4 Download Link or Download Kernel

Build Date: N/A -> Region: VZW (Verizon Wireless) PDA: I535VRALEC Changelist: 618049 Android: 4.0.4 Download Link or Download Kernel

Build Date: 08.06.2013 -> Region: VZW (Verizon Wireless) PDA: I535VRBMF1 Changelist: 1152558 Android: 4.1.2 Download Link or Download Kernel

Build Date: 14.02.2013 -> Region: VZW (Verizon Wireless) PDA: I535VRBMB1 Changelist: 861013 Android: 4.1.2 Download Link or Download Kernel

Build Date: 30.11.2012 -> Region: VZW (Verizon Wireless) PDA: I535VRBLK3 (LEAK) Changelist: 381038 Android: 4.1.1 Download Link or Download Kernel

Build Date: 15.11.2012 -> Region: VZW (Verizon Wireless) PDA: I535VRBLK1 (LEAK) Changelist: 381038 Android: 4.1.1 Download Link or Download Kernel

Build Date: 24.10.2012 -> Region: VZW (Verizon Wireless) PDA: I535VRBLJ1 (LEAK) Changelist: 381038 Android: 4.1.1 Download Link or Download Kernel

Build Date: 08.10.2012 -> Region: VZW (Verizon Wireless) PDA: I535VRBLI5 (LEAK) Changelist: 294793 Android: 4.1.1 Download Link or Download Kernel

Build Date: 15.06.2012 -> Region: VZW (Verizon Wireless) PDA: I535VRALF2 Changelist: 618049 Android: 4.0.4 Download Link or Download Kernel

To flash, use latest ODIN (3.07) : Download Here!

Enjoy!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] AdamLange:
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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] AdamLange:
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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] AdamLange:
OP updated.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] AdamLange:
Rooted kernel added top OP and separate thread :) Enjoy!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] soutwater:
By stock, is this what Samsung loaded on before VZ put their bloat on it?

Rez on CleanRom DE or Transformer Prime (stock), waiting for S3
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] skiwong20:
It has bloat. This is to help restore your phone to factory
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] drmanhattan:
isn't the boot loader locked on this thing?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Cvballa3g0:
So im new to Kernals and bootloaders and stuff (I was on a Droid Bionic) If i want to root it, I install the insecure kernal via Odin, but which checkboxes do we pick and which section do i put the tar file in?

Thanks in advance!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] aatrek:
Yes, I think we need a 'back to stock' thread -if someone knowledgeable could put one together, I'd really appreciate it!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] DebianDog:
Yes I am new to Odin and the Samsung way of doing things myself (coming off a Droid X) so if the OP could give "a bit more" detailed instructions that would be super helpful.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Juicy92:
If the bootloader is locked (For now) How are we supposed to flash a rooted kernel?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] AdamLange:
You cant, i will remove it from first post.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Freshgeardude:
I found this on the internet with a quick google and it seemed very effective.

phone wasnt loading either and had to factory reset it as FAQ stated

http://smartphonefix.blogspot.com/2012/06/how-to-return-back-samsung-galaxy-s3-to.html
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Pan Tralaliński:
aside from slow download for firmwares and outdated odin :))
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] alquimista:
{Q} Odd files

After extracting the zip and the enclosing tar there are 4 files that I recognize:

boot.img

cache.img.ext4

recovery.img

system.img.ext4

Which leaves 2 files that I've never seen before (coming from an OG Droid):

NON-HLOS.bin

SS_DL.dll

Obviously the SS_DL.dll file is a windows library, dunno what for exactly, but the one that seems totally new to me is the NON-HLOS.bin file.

I took a peak at the hex code and its an MSDOS5.0 file of some sort. There are ref's to the "BOOTMGR" a few times too. Anyone know what this file is?

I'll take a look at the SS_DL.dll in IDAPro to see what I can learn from some disassembly ;-)

ta in advance for helping a sammy n00b.

~ALQI

EDIT: I'm dumb, the NON-HLOS.bin is the modem file. Still intrigued by the samsung update zips though. I'll poke harder with this fancy stick.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] AdamLange:
To flash phone u need ful tar file (do not extract its components) and odin. There is no need to "reverse" files that we already know :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] hotelmrrsn:
Just so I'm clear. Flashing this via Odin will return my phone to stock; remove my su and custom recovery fully? Do I need to wipe anything in recovery before (first Sammy device)?

SG3 on Verizon LTE
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] antawnm26:
Is this rooted? Also, can you use this to unroot your phone?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] AdamLange:
this is STOCK so your phone will get back to stock, removing root and other soft you installed :)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] eyecon82:
I don't know why everyone here is TPU, Seidio, etc case fans...they actually cause more scratches!!

Why is this? Dirt and grime get in between the case and phone and everytime you hold your phone, it presses on the dirt/grime into the phone causes many microscratches.....

So why even put a case on? If you're going to get scratches on it, might as well leave the sides and back uncovered, right?

I understand that they are better at absorbring impacts, but it's going to do nothing to prevent micro scratches from happening
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Halmo:
Before putting the case on make sure that there is no dirt or anything on the phone or the case and this isn't an issue. Also, I take my case off to charge it so I make sure its clean every day.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] eyecon82:
even if it is clean before you put the case on, dirt and grime still gets in there from pockets, etc...
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Halmo:
Ok, as I said I take the case off daily and there is no "dirt or grime" on the phone or case at all. Don't know where you are using your phone the dump or something? Anyway its your choice but I think having more screen protection for dropping the phone is more important than some "micro scratches" that may or may not even get on the phone. Also you will get the same effect just putting it in your pocket or on the desk with no case so I don't see your argument.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] eyecon82:
sliding seidio cases on and off can also cause scratches....hapened with my OG evo

and no i dont take it to the dump...I just stick it in random pockets usually.

Screen protectors are also pointless....I haven't scratched any of my last 4 smartphones every since gorilla glass came out

In fact, when I did have a screen protector on my evo, it got so scratched, it ruined the functionality

I find it funny when people point out scratches on their screen protector and act like that scratch still would have been there without it....those screen protectors are soft compared to glass...and glass is 6.5 on the MOHS scale while metal is around 5.5
[Galaxy S III Accessories] mehal88:
Do you have the problem with the charger not fitting in properly when the case is on? I discivered that last night and its pretty annoying. Even the OEM charger that came with the phone doesnt fit.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] jasvncnt1:
i always buy a screen saver that comes with the back piece and put that on before i put a case on
[Galaxy S III Accessories] eyecon82:
the tpu diztronic case's holes aren't cut out properly

i dont know why everyone raves about diztronic...i think they suck in my opinion...they dont properly cut out the holes and it causes issues

There was an issue with the sgsII case too, where it was very hard to even press on the volume rocker
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Halmo:
I think the charger fits with my case but I take it off just to allow more ventilation as the battery pack can get warmer when charging. I also had an issue on my old phone where the case would dye into the backing on the phone but that wouldn't really be an issue with this phone since I have the blue model not the white one.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] ingenious247:
This thread is funny IMO

Cases are great for their intended use, and I've never had a single scratch result from using one.

Have no clue why the OP seems so emotional about it..
[Galaxy S III Accessories] eyecon82:
I find that hard to believe especially when apple bumpers are WELL-KNOWN to cause scratches on the metal edges of the phone....if it can scratch metal, it will scratch plastic
[Galaxy S III Accessories] mattrb:
Bumpergate part 2! You should tell your mac friends to sue.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] can6rxw:
At eyecon82: have you had any experience with Otter Boxes? I had that on my S1 and GNex with no issues at all but found them too bulky. I put my phone now, my S3 in my pocket every day. I bought the Samsung Flipcover for mine (blue) with the express reason to "cover" the screen while it roams around my pocket and even then there's dust and stuff on it. No scratches mind you.

I'm of the opinion that protection is a must for people and if it's more important than scratches, then that be it. For others, like me, I want my device safe and sound, scratch free and not broken from any falls.

Bottom line, if I get too nerveous with this Flipcover on, then I'll buy a better cover to protect my phone from falls. I'll get the one with the best reviews, whatever that is. Cheap is not the answer (it's nice if possible not not required), I don't mind paying.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Boss Daddy:
With these high-end phones they need PROTECTION. I don't care if you never dropped your phone or broke a phone, accidents will happen. This happened to me on my previous phone and I learned my lesson for it.

Currently have a Clear Belkin TPU case and Zagg Invisible Shield HD. Awaiting my Otterbox Defender for this bad boy.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] eyecon82:
I disagree....if you are careful with your phone, you should be ok

I'm not going to spend another $30 to make my phone twice as thick and fat...esp with sexy slim devices

The way I figure, I saved at least $150 from not buying cases, screen protectors, etc in the last 4 years. Plus I saved $10 a month for the last 4 years from insurance..so that is $480, plus the $100 or so deductible

this totals out to a possible $730 in savings...much more than I need to buy a brand new SGSIII for $550 in case i break mine....

I rather take all that money and put it in a CD or mutual fund and you'll come out on top eventually

Anyways, here are some examples of a case using seidio active X case....it did more harm than good!!

http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/7062/img2058vw.jpg

http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/6136/img2061mi.jpg
[Galaxy S III Accessories] 1SiK1500:
i would make a point not to drop my phone in beach sand.

I clean my cases weekely and remove the battery cover and blown out with compressed air. If you value your device, I would reccomend the same. WEEKLY.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] eyecon82:
that is not how grime gets in beteen...I have never been to a beach...i dont like it and I already have enough of a tan

However, even cleaning it weekly won't prevent the "sandpaper" effect...what if you clean it on monday..then get junk in it on tuesday? that is 6 days worth of sandpaper like friction going on...not worth it in my opinion