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[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] princeferoz:
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figured it out

Can someone please help me with the status bar? I want the status bar on the lockscreen to be black, I don't like the transparency. It's only the lockscreen that's transparent. Attached is the systemui.apk. Thank you in advance.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Disconn3ct:
Carrier IQ doesn't actually turn off when you disable it (the setting is hidden under System Settings -> Back up and reset.) If you check ps, battery stats, etc you will see it is still running to gather private data and send it off.

Fortunately, it is easier to disable on SGSIII than other devices. No framework mods needed!

To completely disable it (and remove the option from settings) you just need to remove the apps from /system/app. (Freezing is not enough, as it will still run in the background.)

Just remove these 3 files from /system/app and reboot to wipe it out completely:

IQ-tmobile-release-unsigned.signed_TMO.apk

IQToggle.signed_TMO.apk

IQ_OOB_TMO.apk

(If you are feeling paranoid like me, you can just move them to a different directory - ie /system/app-bak. So long as they are gone from /system/app, Android won't run them.)

If you watch logcat on the first boot, you will see the permissions disappear:

W/PackageManager( 535): Removing dangling permission: com.carrieriq.tmobile.permission.IPC from package com.carrieriq.tmobile

And when you launch the backup page:

D/PrivacySettings( 967): Package not found : IQToggle

(The error shows on logcat, but the backup prefs work fine without it.)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] uoY_redruM:
I think most of us who did a custom Rom already removed it :)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Disconn3ct:
And everyone else didn't.. so..
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] anthonykash:
Just use the Logging Test App, but only remove ciq crap. If you remove the loggers it'll boot loop your phone.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Disconn3ct:
I'd hesitate to remove the library (the only thing it detects after you pull the apps out) because something else might depend on it. If you have a working recovery its easy enough to test though - move it out of the way, reboot. If it bootloops, boot recovery and put it back. (And let me know so I can update the first post..)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] overground:
I suggest using TB to uninstall the CIQ and other bloatware because it also removes the entry in /data/data. Otherwise, you have to do it manually.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Disconn3ct:
Tried that and it didn't work for me. YMMV, but that is why I started looking into pulling it out of the framework. (Fortunately they didn't build it in as deeply on this one as they used to, so its pretty simple to remove.)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] chm0dvii:
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Agreed, I had the same issue.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] overground:
Odd, worked just fine for me. :confused:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Disconn3ct:
Anything in 'ps' related to IQ? After removing the apps through Titanium and rebooting the service was still running (and it even showed in battery stats - https://twitter.com/disconn3ct/status/223401642077327361 has a screenshot)

That is why I started looking at it to begin with.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] XxSHaDoWxSLaYeRxX:
Thanks
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ChitownWingMan:
This worked on my SGH-T999 T-Mobile Galaxy S III.

XDA Rocks!!!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] MrGibbage:
On my tmo GS3 I get errors about cross-device links???

I just used adb shell to get in, then su, then tried moving the files.

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Never mind. I just did it with root explorer instead.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Disconn3ct:
The default 'mv' just calls the move syscall, which creates a link and removes the original. (That fails across different filesystems since you can't create hardlinks between them.)

'busybox mv' will do it th at way if it is the same filesystem, but if not it will do a full copy-and-remove. (Or just use a file manager, as you did..)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ingenious247:
On my GS2, just freezing it in Titanium was enough. It never actively ran after that. The CIQ stuff embedded in the kernel was still present, but there was no activity or battery usage. Weird that it's still active after freezing it. I'll have to look into this and see what activity is actually going on, because I don't want to root this phone or delete anything just yet. Right now the standard ICS "disable" is working just fine on several things, and so I thought on CIQ as well.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] allendj81:
What does this IQ do anyway? any reason why we wouldnt or would want to remove?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] overground:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrier_IQ

Especially the "Rootkit discovery and media attention" section.

There's plenty of info here on XDA also since it was one of our members who discovered it's prevalance.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] henreeg:
What does this mean?

T-Moble was forced to install CarrierIQ? Why are they suing?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Disconn3ct:
It tracks your location, activity, browsing, sms/mms traffic, email etc etc etc without telling you and sends it to the carrier (and others.) Some of that data has good uses. (For example, the carrier can say "there are a lot of dropped calls near these towers, lets get more information from those devices - exact locations, etc - and see if we can fix it.") The majority of it is purely for marketing, advertising and so forth.

In exchange, you get lower battery life and no privacy. (Oh, and as an added bonus, it doesn't actually turn off when you disable it in the settings..)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ingenious247:
They're probably suing because they're claiming that they were told it didn't record keystrokes

Sent from the current Heavy Weight champ GALAXY SIII
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] overground:
Probably because of CIQ's breach of privacy and misuse of information.

I haven't really looked at it in depth, I just know I don't want it on my devices. ;)

EDIT: There's a ton more info on the xda portal, including http://www.xda-developers.com/android/the-storm-is-not-over-yet-lets-talk-about-ciq/

Search terms: Carrier IQ, CarrierIQ, CIQ
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] circuit.007:
I couldn't find the files in system app through root explorer. I think Mr Robinsons debloater removed them.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] jjlean:
Bye bye carrier IQ :)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] jjlean:
Wow I just read up in this and what a disaster. Why would this be allowed? Class action?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] vdub804:
Thanks for tut removing ciq is the first thing I do after rooting my phones
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] colbyrainey:
Thanks, no more Carrier IQ for this guy!

Sent from my rooted T-Mo SGS3
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] g2xpolak:
Where is this debloater located. I asked earlier in qand a but no one told me
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] colbyrainey:
If you would just READ, you would see this in the OP:

"Just remove these 3 files from /system/app and reboot to wipe it out completely:

IQ-tmobile-release-unsigned.signed_TMO.apk

IQToggle.signed_TMO.apk

IQ_OOB_TMO.apk

(If you are feeling paranoid like me, you can just move them to a different directory - ie /system/app-bak. So long as they are gone from /system/app, Android won't run them.)"

C'mon, it's not like the thread is long, AND the info is in the first post...SMH

Sent from my rooted T-Mo SGS3
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] g2xpolak:
I'm asking about the debloater not just carrier iq. But thanks I'll remove those files too
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Minker17:
Anyone know if simply renaming them with .bak at the end will accomplish the same thing?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ingenious247:
Yes, it will

Sent from the current Heavyweight Champ Galaxy SIII
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] cybertang:
You can also do so by installing titanium backup and removing each app it also allows you to back it up our toy wish to restore it
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] lightpsycho:
Well, good news, it seems that Videotron's (Quebec, Canada) SGH-T999V does not have Carrier IQ at all. Looked into the entire /system/app/ and nothing, nada...! Running stock ROM.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] belial20xx:
What services in TB did you freeze?

I can find the CIQ services. What are the tagged as?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] IRepTheKing:
Thanks.

This method works on the Note 2 also...
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Babyj303:
OP I found another piece of ciq and how to remove it succesfully so its removed COMPLETELY!!! D: see pics and details in my next post you can add to op if you would like.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Babyj303:
So I ran voodoo carrier iq detector and said there was still iq present but seemed "inactive"

So by succesfully removing file in system/lib (file name in 2nd pic)voilla CIQ completely removed test for yourself.

Hope everyone appreciates this not my find just the same spot it always is even on my gs4g I believe mr-x- might be the finder not totally sure just giving back to the community

1st pic- ran voodoo carrier detector! (Free in playstore) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.projectvoodoo.simplecarrieriqdetector

2nd pic- file name and location to remove for complete removal!!! :D

3rd pic- ran voodoo carrier detector again and VOILLA CIQ COMPLETELY REMOVED!!! :D
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Babyj303:
:D:eek::D
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] iSchadenfreude:
Cool

Did this for JB t-mobile and it worked. Thanks
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] belial20xx:
Nice find. Worked for me.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] insaneoctane:
I have a newbie question.if I perform the actions in this thread to remove Carrier IQ will that change the status of my phone to modified?

I renamed the 3 files per OP to.. Bak

Then renamed the library. So file per above to. Bak

Carrier IQ is disabled, yeah! But now my phone shows modified. Must it show modified?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] hoopsbwc34:
I have the same question, I don't see any IQ* apps in TB.

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What do you mean by modified? Do you mean your flash counter incremented? That should only happen if you flashed a non-stock recovery.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mrRobinson:
system status shows modified. yes it must show that when you remove CIQ. That is not the flash counter. Doesn't matter that it shows modified unless you use that allplay where they block you if modified. If you just are concerned for warranty you flash back unmodified and that status goes away. its not like the flash counter where it trips and doesn't reset itself.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] hoopsbwc34:
I used root66 via odin to root, and don't have any of the IQ* apks to uninstall. Ran voodoo carrier iq and it shows IQ is inactive but that I still have one .so lib and the com.carrieriq.tmobile package? What is strange is that battery stats plus shows com.carrieriq.tmobile.Wakelock as my number one source of partial wakelocks. What can I do about that?

I'd love to use mrrobinsons debloater, but I don't really want to flash a non-stock recovery and have to worry about the flash counter... so I'm just trying to do it all via stock with root. At least for now.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Baddude8:
I did exactly as you did but now my phone is unusable with a message "Unfortunately, System Manager Application has stopped."

Any way to fix it?

Thanks.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] jeremyds45:
I just did this the wrong way it looks like, removed the lib.iq etc files from the system after rooting my note 3 and now I'm in a boot loop, can I do anything to fix this?? I have the files moved elsewhere, but not where they should be apparently. Thanks for any and all help! Also I don't have a custom recovery... That was the next step

Att note 3 on 4.4.2
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Probably best if you ask in the note3 forums. This is for the S3.

But you have a few options. Refreshing your firmware via Odin is probably the easiest. Or flash TWRP with Odin, then reboot recovery and use the built in file manager to replace the files.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Jedbot5000:
I've got a new Note 4 on T-Mobile...Have it rooted and most of the tools referred to on this site installed. New to android...switching from iphone...what's the best way to create a reliable recovery? Once I have everything set how I like it...is there a program on PC I should use besides Kies to be able to fully restore my phone in case I mess it up trying to clean out all the bloatware like CarrierIQ? Maybe there's a good guide someone could point me to?

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MrDSL:
Well one of the things I hate most is the ugly white in the MMS.apk..Of all the silly options like weather in pulldown etc thats included in CM9/AOKP I was hoping we could at least get a black background option but I guess its more important to see what temp it is outside or to toggle your swagger on/off.

So if you're tired of the ugly white MMS.apk thats clearly neglected then I have the mod for you. This is a transparent modded MMS.apk that is build off travp624's new Mms.apk which combines the best of cm9 and AOKP.

I hope you enjoy this..Just flash the zip in recovery or manually push the apk.

Thanks Section

killabyte at Rootzwiki for his guide because without it I wouldn't have been able to do it.

travp624 at rootzwiki for his new MMS base to use..He did a great job of combinging the best options of cm9 and AOKP.

Download Trans MMS​
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dadoc04:
Good **** DSL

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] vince7:
Work with jelly bean?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] artvandelay440:
using @android:style/Theme.Wallpaper leads to some interesting results lol. Great work though!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MrDSL:
like? havent ran into any issues on my end so far.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Nilsonf:
I flashed this with CWM and nothing happened. Still have the stock mms
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] artvandelay440:
technically everything works fantastic- it just looked a little odd in conjunction with my wallpaper since it has text on it, and because i'm running my own theme with your mms installed over it. I usually use @android:style/Theme.Holo for inverting MMS. Love the attention to detail- really great!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MrDSL:
@android:style/Theme.Holo wont give me transparent though right?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] artvandelay440:
It will if you go into conversation_list_item.xml and conversation_list_screen.xml and set the background to transparent at the topmost linear layout. You'll also have to edit the message_send and receive xmls in /layout to set the same transparency. Here's an example of one i made for my theme using theme.holo:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MrDSL:
hmm i do use those edits already..ill check it out later when i get home..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] litlnicky:
black mms

thanks works great on cm9 paranoid rom , u were totally right about the white background , if only u cud do the same for writing emails? big ask
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] heltahskeltah:
I also flashed with cwm on aokp and it did nothing any ideas

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MrDSL:
Newer version for Jelly Bean here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1878947
[General Topics] xtrustkillx:
that beast should be available in autumn this year.. guess i found my next phone :)

quad core S4 1,5

2 gigs ram

adreno 320

5´´ IPS

13 mpx camera

2100 mAh battery

this will surely blow away galaxy S3.. not sure about os updates :D
[General Topics] Sharpshooterrr:
I just hope they got the "2100 mah battery" part wrong. I don't think you'll last a day of moderate use will all those specs in tow. I've read Adreno 320 is on par with PS3 graphics.
[General Topics] Rayman96:
Why are you posting it in O2X section? Ot completnely isn't related to thos phone. Post this in genral FORUM section.
[General Topics] xtrustkillx:
Theres no way it could be on par with modified geforce 7800. Maybe on par or slightly over wii. Its the same marketing bull**** like vita is as powerfull as ps3.
[General Topics] xtrustkillx:
Because i want to share info with o2x users. Many users doesnt read general section of xda just their phones subforum.
[General Topics] gagdude:
Sounds amazing, but the 5 in screen is too big for me... and LG sucks with updates...
[General Topics] _Variable:
Is this a Cookie or an Optimus? The model name sounds Cookie-ish
[XPERIA X10 General] deepa2119:
I tried to resolve bluetooth error in donu jelly bean

Flash this throught xrecovery

these is sony original bluetooth files

here is the link : https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B_Q3fFJ1RLrrcURBeFViOE8zcnc

after opening this link .go to file menu and click download

If any one has previously resolved.ignore this.

any problem reply me

just posting what i have.
[XPERIA X10 General] piotr21l:
jelly bean nice rom x10
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] BeansTown106:
Build 15
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droidstyle:
Great rom Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Cicatrize:
How to get the dropbox space without flashing the ROM? :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] JWorth:
so if i use this rom, i log into my google account and then into my dropbox account and my current dropbox account will have 50gb free?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SiL3nTKiLL:
downloading!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ChuckFarley:
For those of us new to the Samsung experience, would you please add some install steps to the op?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ercDROID:
Basically you have to be rooted and have a different recovery. Boot into recovery. Wipe. Flash Rom. Reboot. Done.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ChuckFarley:
Great, thanks. Glad to hear you can flash from recovery. I'm new to Samsung and wasn't sure if the oden installer was going to be necessary to flash each Rom.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ercDROID:
Odin is used for rooted rom. ADB is used to push recovery. There are a few options out there now for recovery.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SuperFan86:
Thanks for the effort, I may flash it tonight and see how it runs. Any known bugs?

EDIT: Great ROM. Proud to be on the first page!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] LLStarks:
Will this allow Wallet to work?

Btw, this rom broke MMS.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Zionsoldier08:
Mms works it was replaced by older version look in app drawer.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] EM2_Rob:
Is there a list on what was taken out?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] tomyboombotz:
I like the s stuff has anyone successfully flashed with out wilting I hate wipeing
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] OneNutShort:
Thank you for taking the time to do this. Seeing the abundance of Sprint/At&t roms was beginning to depress me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] thekendog:
Agreed.

Dropbox 50gb FTW!

Thanks fpr the ROM dude. Running fine so far. Now we just nees some themes.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] drburke:
Unfortunately, wasn't able to get 50GB free. Booted up, signed into my account, nothing happened and size stayed the same. Reflashed the rom, booted up, created a new account, went to a standard 2GB.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] thekendog:
Go on a computer and sign in. You have to follow a few other steps.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ker2gsr:
will this trip the counter that says we flash something onto our phones?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Comrat:
Hummm. Flashed. Logged into Google. Dropbox popped up. Logged in. I don't have 50gb. Do you need to start a new account?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] drbveb88:
I'm in woodbridge va. This heat has got to go!!

How's your data signal been for you? Do you ever have the signal go out and your phone say "no sim card".
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] 760hacker:
Have not had that happen. ...yet. i would rather ths heat than snow!

Revised...... been having dropouts today that didnt occurr prior to flashing this ROM. I did a full wipe prior to flashing. Love to see a fix, anyone else experiencing an issue?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] neur0t0xin64:
I was able to get the 50GB with no problem on an EXISTING account! Thanks!

6n a separate note, has anyone been able to use remote controls (SamsungDive) with this?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] drbveb88:
Funny.. I've had less dropouts after flashing this rom.

I'd love to see some themeing to this rom.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] hredder:
is there a way to put the date that shows up in the pull down (forgot what they call it) in US format month/ day/ year instead of the day/month/year which is showing up now
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Haro912:
Mine is month/day/year.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] drbveb88:
After flashing this rom when I go into recovery mode I get a screen that has a padlock that is unlocked and it says CUSTOM.

Does this mean that my phone is unlocked?

**Sorry if this is the wrong place to post this question**
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] hredder:
Hmm and you are running beans, and wonder what is causing the International format
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] 4FatSno:
Yes bro...go to system settings, date and time:

sent from outerspace
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Marcismo55:
Go to settings and change it under Date and Time
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jbzcar:
Check the theme forum. ICS Wonderland and ICS Domination work just fine on this ROM. :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] antawnm26:
I'm very curious as to what issues everyone is having. I'm not seeing any issues at all. Is there a log being kept with the issues?

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Trace is not working....Hmmmm
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] 760hacker:
Enable T9trace in settings. The login of issues cancel ve found in the last 19 pages of this thread. Mostly signal drops, nothing for the most part
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] cablebarn:
Great rom installed it from day one thanks for your hard work only one problem i have started to drop calls in the 3g area with full bars i reinstalled the rom same problem i wonder if its vzw crap radio software giving me the drop calls or do you guys think its the phone i only have this rom on my phone as of now and no tweaks or anything did a wipe an reinstalled the rom only no add on scrips of any kind other than that i am very happy so far:)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jb_alphamale:
Great stuff. Thank you.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] DebianDog:
I loaded this ROM day one and have no radio issues. Well no more than my wife's unrooted stock S3

Sent from my SCH-I535
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] sudermatt:
I've tried to install this several times. Downloaded the file many times. Tried several different Recoveries (CWM, touch, TWRP). Each time the install fails...CWM says "invalid signature".

I've made this post several times with no response from anyone (ie received no support).

Am I the only one who is having trouble installing this?

Anybody have any clues what I can do?

Thanks In advance.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jdhas:
Are you sure you're properly flashing and booting into a custom recovery? To make sure you are properly flashing a custom recovery, use this app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mmmeff.ez to flash the recovery then to boot into the recovery you flashed. Only the stock recovery would have a signature check (to my knowledge).
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Marcismo55:
Maybe uncheck "Signature Verification" in recovery? Might be worth a shot.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] thunderbread:
Is there anyway to use the stock touchwiz sms/mms for this Rom
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] zombieplanalpha:
I had same problem selected stock UI on set up. Ran the theme tool posted previously here and changed to center clock and my notification bar came back
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] blade7840:
When I install Beans latest builds; I always wipe data reset and wipe diavik. I also backup my nova launcher settings and my apps with titanium backup. It doesn't take long to restore everything. I think dirty flashing is the main cause for problems with the rom.