yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] neh4pres:
QUOTE=nucher;40336566]The screwdriver fix works by creating a better contact between the GPS antenna and the GPS chip connector. The GPS Antenna is located in the back plastic plate that the battery door snaps onto. The GPS chip is on the motherboard of the phone. There is a hook shape piece of metal that connects the GPS chip to the GPS antenna. If the back plastic plate is even a little loose the connection becomes flaky between the GPS Antenna and GPS chip. I've attached a picture of the connector. This picture is from a Galaxy S2 but our phones are similar.[/QUOTE]

QUOTE=nucher;40339364]It's the connector in the upper left hand corner that is circled (picture from your link). It is a little different than the GS2 but I was able to bend mine up (carefully), then re-attach the back plate. It helped with my GS3 GPS. I was trying to explain the concept to the non-believer than be technically accurate in my explanation.[/QUOTE]

Hope this explains the real issue with GPS

Via my Google Galaxy S3 running magic beans
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] neh4pres:
Dude, it's right in the name.

Via my Google Galaxy S3 running magic beans
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] emtownsend:
I know.. lol. But, how do I make it work? I have a semi circle on the side of my screen but opening multiple items just opens stuff like usual. What's the trick?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] fawkiPhone:
Yes
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] neh4pres:
Drag the app out

Via my Google Galaxy S3 running magic beans
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] emtownsend:
Sweet! Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] darkhawk3383:
I Am having issues getting wireshark to see my phone traffic :confused:, I know from my router logs that it happens when the phone first boots up so don't think capturing from phone is an option But I am trying still, curious if it is sending any data.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] prettyha8:
I did a Re-Wipe and Re-Flash, then I loaded up WiFi Tether, changed the SSID, and it worked! Not sure if changing the SSID did the trick, or the re-Flash.

Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] tower_gilead:
Seriously?

Sent while sleeping in chair.

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Read OP.

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Sgt Fury:
If you dont already have it, download http://market.android.com/search?q=pname:com.eclipsim.gpsstatus2

Once you have that, open the app, hit ur menu button, tools, manage a-gps state, download. That will update the satellite positions and allow for a faster lock.

Sent from my SCH-I535
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] labtec3:
There are two distinct issues regarding GPS reception. One could be the screws if they are loose. However if you just changed the ROM it is not likely the screws will correct the issue. You can try tightening the screws just in case, however you will become frustrated if this does not fix the problem. If after changing the ROM the GPS does not work it is related to the new ROM load. This does not mean there is a flaw in the new custom ROM but instead how it replaced the prior software. In my case rebooting the phone seemed to correct the problem but this may not always be the case.

Keep in mind after changing the ROM the GPS must cold restart meaning it must find satellites, sync the clock and decode the PRN information for a position solution. We all know the GPS also has an aGPS feature that supplies orbital satellite data (almanac) and ephemeris information to help the GPS receiver when the phone is inside a building or in an urban canyon area. This is fine if the aGPS function is working… however if aGPS is not working or worse the aGPS load is corrupt, outdated or from a different area the GPS will be totally confused and will not lock on a position solution. All indications point to this type of issue. If you take the phone outside in a clear sky area and use a GPS monitor you will probably see many satellites tracking within a few minutes maximum however it will not lock on any. This is very typical of corrupted or wrong aGPS data. With this is mind the very first thing to do if the screws do not fix the problem is to go outside in an open sky and monitor GPS satellites using a monitor program. If you are able to track strong GPS satellites but they will not lock into a solution it is not the screws and you should try a reboot or maybe re-flash to stock to correct the issue. There are also many other threads discussing other possible solutions to the problem.

I know it has been mentioned already here but I cannot stress enough go outside in an open area or you just end up creating more frustration. This is particularly true if you are inside a metal building with metalized glass windows next to many other metal buildings, etc. In this instance everything with your phone may be fine and it simply cannot effectively cold start due to very low GPS satellite signals, multi-path and reflected signals and other technical issues that aGPS alone cannot overcome. Remember the GPS signal is extremely weak by the time it reaches your GPS device and the signal is very complex. In this example everything may work fine once the phone is outside in an open area for a few minutes. Once it is has passed the cold start it will probably be ok after going back into the building however accuracy will be decreased while indoors.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] arkady2k:
Video Camera FC with Location on.

Is there a fix for Camera when Location is enabled to stop it from Force Closing? it seems to be broken only on Video and Photos are working fine.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] prdog1:
Pull the stock 4.1.2 S3 camera and replace the Note 2 camera. Note 2 is a port and some things are still broke. :cool:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Colomonster:
Anyone having issues with the download link? I seem to only pickup 128m then stops... any thoughts? I have tried every motor, resets and whatnot... I have been having reset issues with this r443 build also...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] emtownsend:
Yah yah, I know. I try so many ROMs that I focused on the fact this has 4.1.2 and went from there not bothering to read up on the ROM' s other features.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] PetRiLJoe:
Screen off minimum CPU frequency is probably set too low. Bump it up one more level from the current setting. Also make sure you're using the ondemand governor.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] odmejia:
YOU'RE AWESOMEE!!!!! I would say I love you but than that just going a little over board?! lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] dimsumx:
Same with my device as well...the WiFi reminder is undead.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] pjamv5:
Great stuff so far guys! Flashed no problem coming from nosympathy's vralg rom (which is great, too).
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] eschelon:
We're using a script to see if the settings database exists (which it pretty much has to if your phone boots normally). If it does, we force the wifi_notication_whatever value to 0 (off) on every boot.

I think it's working for most people in here and as long as that db exists, it should kill it.

Are you guys wiping before flash? Installing custom mods? Restoring data with TiBu? (wonderful app, but causes problems when you restore data...)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] bieberhole69:
Is it possible to add support for Voodoo Sound or is that not worked out yet?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] lacross:
i know this is going to sound dumb

But when they say no special recovery needed, does that mean STOCK unrooted recovery? or the basic cwm one?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] 760hacker:
Did a full wipe (Cache, Dalvik, System and Factory Reset) Wifi Notification is working as you described ie not notifying me. I also restored Apps only NOT data and have zero issues. I suppose most with issues are restoring apps with data or installing a mod that isn't built for this rom. Thanks again and I look foward future releases.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Skippy38:
Just a shout out to you all on this and like projects.

Without this Community (people helping people) we'd be stuck with whatever the Big Corps want us to have and features we don't want or don't need.

Hats off to you all who put in your hard work and time to help the uninformed or should I say HACKERincappable (is that a word??) and yes I lop my self into this group.

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] pjamv5:
Also did a factory reset and having no issues, but I did restore most non-system apps with data. Most system data I steered clear of, though.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] rkerrddd:
How do I take screen shots on this
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Hurleyzero1:
Hold power and home buttons at the same time.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] MrBrady:
Or, if Motion is enabled, swipe the side of your palm across the screen like you're trying to dust off a table. Pretty slick!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] EM2_Rob:
Tried to install doing a full wipe, but it hung. Did it three times. Installed doing a dirty wipe and it worked great.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] dimsumx:
Used CWMtouch flashed from EZ-recovery. Did a full wipe before install (system/factory reset/formatted, cache and dalvik wiped). Was previously running NoSympathy. I did install TiBu but have not done any restores yet. Only thing that seemed out of place was that the first time I reset the device it hung with a black screen and blue led. Had to pull the battery out but everything seems to be fine after it came up.

The WiFi notification has been seen twice now...it's not a biggie but still annoying.Enjoying the rest of the ROM though.

On that note I've noticed some minor stuttering when I'm running with the Phase Beam live wallpaper. I only see it if I'm in a screen with icons in it but not on a blank one such as the lock screen. Otherwise it's all smooth.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] keving75:
Wireless tether, not working

Just flashed 1.1

When I go to turn i=on the native Wireless tethering, I get the message to call VZW to subscribe to this service.

Did I miss something in a setup?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Kc0r8y:
I used Synergy ROMs on my T-Bolt, always good stuff! Just flashed this on my SIII and as expected everything is running flawless...thanks for the kick a$$ ROM!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jb_alphamale:
I downloaded the file 10 times. Checked MD5 every single time and it does not match with the one generated by the host website. Installed 5 times with diffferent downloads. Hungs in the Galaxy S3 screen or reboots in recovery. The file is bad. What should I do?

Edit1: How long do I have to wait in the Galaxy S3 screen? I did wait almost 20 min. I'm giving up and go to bed. Tomorrow is another day. No luck today.

Edit 2:Maybe is the recovery. What recovery do you use? I use the CWM touch. I installed hundreds of ROMs on different phones and never had this problem.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ercDROID:
I did a full wipe and did not restore any apps
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] blueb0x:
Running great. Thank you!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] mrbracht:
Very nice job on this rom. Very smooth thus far. Look forward to future development to it. :D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Smok3d:
Would love a white theme. Not really into this blue theme... Who agrees with me?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] StrumerJohn:
:3 Like I said please use the new one I made. It's better for everyone! :3

Loving the new Synergy release!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Sccrluk9:
I had that issue and when I went through the setup again it only did the media and not my contacts. Have you tried running through it again? You can skip everything you dont need.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] supercell2000:
Amazing work, young man. Are you really 14?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] StrumerJohn:
Yes sir. Haha Just turned 14 in May.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ForeverSupra:
It does my contacts just fine but not my media... It used to pop up right after you skip the email section on the setup.

Edit: Worked after wiping again... No idea what happened here.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] d1ez3:
my 4g speeds seem to be much much slower as others have said. I was getting speeds of 13-35mbps on 1.4, where now I am getting 2.2mbps. Not sure if it's Verizon or not. Tried a different server on speedtest.net and it seems to be better, I can't say that it is the ROM. will have to see over the next few days
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jhssal:
I just flashed 1.5 without full wipe but is running pretty well... but I could tell more tomorrow morning.

I flashed the mod to disable bright option on toggle for 1.4 and it works. It also changed the battery icon to the original. I don't mind because I prefer the original.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Michael58:
Fix GPS Quick

For those who have problem with the GPS , Download from google play : FasterFix & Gpsfix . Run first FasterFix select >> north_america >>Go After run GPS fix and when it's done Click on map (On Gps fix scrren...) LOck your location and done .

Gps will run Smooth.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] supercell2000:
When I plug my phone into a usb, my PC no longer sees it. It's charging, but not showing up as a device. Is there a way to make it visible?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] HolyGrail:
StrumerJohn...appears to be the same small weird issue with 1.5.

1) Started with fresh SynergyRom 1.5 (No wallet installed)

2) Dialer buttion before flash. Shows search contact icon.

Before

3)Installed new Google Wallet mod 1.5 and rebooted.

4) Search contact has been replaced with this video chat icon (force closes on tap)

After

Google Wallet working great tho. ;)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] StrumerJohn:
That's strange. Have you reflashed back the other package I made to restore the old build.prop?

Wipe and try flashing it.

I don't seem to have that issue. Maybe a bad download? I'll remake it if anyone else has the issue. ^_^
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] situman:
Seems likeI'm not the onlyonewith 4g weirdness.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] knights665:
With the Google wallet hack do yu get the 10$ from google?

RoOtEd GSIII vzw via tapatalk 2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] StrumerJohn:
You open Google Wallet and Sign in and get it set up, then you go over and select add a prepaid Google Card (or something along the lines of a Google prepaid card...).
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Sccrluk9:
Im not seeing that issue hes describing on my end.

To the above yes you get the $10
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Skippy38:
Hey any of you that are having 4G issues, using the otter box? I am and have removed it to try and test out if it's the case. This shouldn't be an issue but seems to be. I ill see if I can figure it out. I could use any help, and it would be great.

I can see my tower and I have 4 bars but I'm getting 10 megs down. It doesn't seem right
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] BlueCross:
How do I disable the voice dialer programmed to the home button?:o

Sent from my Jelly GS III on 4G LTE!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Kreeker:
Just flashed v1.5. I'm loving it, but having GPS issues like many others have already reported.

Scrub Question: Can I flash a new modem (I535VRLG1) with no issues without clearing data/cache?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] madkoda:
Having an issue with vibrate. no matte what setting i put in the messaging app for the phone to vibrate from within the messaging app to always and than from the regular settings up in sound..the phone won't vibrate when i get a text message..any help? or is this an issue to be fixed?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] sl8763:
Up and running with r484, so far seems pretty good. Only a few hours in though. One thing I have noticed (this happened on 443 as well) is that sometimes when I wake the phone up, the screen remains dim. It goes back to normal if I swipe down the notification bar and tap the brightness slider. I always leave the slider halfway, non-auto. Is this happening to anyone else?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Mrreg:
I'm not having gps problems on r484, but it was a slow to lock sometimes with the last release. I tried out the different gps files at http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=31393573 (which I think is the thread you mean) but most of them made the gps completely wrong. I think crypted's development of of GS3 specific fix kinda stopped after most people had more luck with the screws. It's possible different GS3s will get different results from the files, but I was only able to have functional gps with the original files. My phone is a Verizon revision B, I think.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] fawkiPhone:
I was having an issue just now with no gps lock, I went into maps and wiped data and cache.. now working
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] eschelon:
A word on Chinagate:

The original offending code was this:

URL url = new URL((new StringBuilder()).append("http://loc.lidroid.com/update/").append(i).append("/").append(Build.DISPLAY).append("/").append(mDeviceId).toString());

We have sidestepped that offending code since day 1. It just 404s very time it's polled. The stuff you guys are seeing fly in and out on network logs is just upgrade checks for the app itself. Perhaps a little sketchy depending on the motives of the dev, but even lidroid himself stated that, even if Synergy hadn't blocked IMEI since day 1, he still doesn't log anything:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=38179804&postcount=31

That being said, we can still modify his app so that every time IMEI tried to get polled we'll just force your IMEI to GETOFFMYLAWN or whatever.

And again, this is precisely why we added PDroid to the ROM, you guys. Any time an app does something you don't like, BLOCK IT. That's why we spent all the time and effort adding PDroid in for you all. Exactly for times like this :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] tower_gilead:
:D

Sent while sleeping in chair.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Colomonster:
Problems with download were due to browser... downloaded fine using the chrome browser... so far so good... thanks all.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] tower_gilead:
Thanks Esch. I did that, and now I get a few toast messages from what I assume is pdroid pimp slapping that particular upgrade check down like a boss two or three times a day. I logged the output but I'm too ignorant to know where the log is kept.

If you get a moment, could you tell me what the little secret eyeball that periodically appears next to the 3g symbol is all about?

Thank you for the great effort. If not for the Synergy team, I'd still be rocking the hd2 on my shelf (not that this is a bad thing)

:thumbup:

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] prdog1:
The eyeball is Smart Stay. Keeps screen from turning off when you are looking at it eyeball to eyeball. :laugh::cool:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] tower_gilead:
Sexy reply. Thanks dog. :)

Sent while sleeping in chair.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] trott33:
I was having the same issue, I love Ziggy's kernels but it don't like my phone. I tried putting voltages back to stock but it still did it. Try a different kernel, there are many out there. Out of respect for the devs in this thread and ziggy I never talk about which one to use. That is for you to decide.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] sl8763:
Hi, thanks for the tip. I am using the Ziggy kernel with one overclock step up selected in Aroma, but no apps installed that mess with the kernel settings. On 443 it was also Ziggy with stock min/max. It's a very small thing so I will probably keep everything the same for the time being. Did not have good luck on my previous ROM with two other devs' kernels, so maybe stock for the next flash.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jberry711:
Question any idea where I can find all available kernels that are compatible

Sent from my SCH-I535
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] STLRamsFan1k:
This should be helpful to you: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2064506

VZW GS3 Custom Kernel Experiences
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Weioo:
I'm using BT Connected.

It's setup like this:

Not wifi connected to home or work -> BT & Drive Mode on

variable value %BLUE matches ON, not BT connected, not wifi connected -> BT & Drive Mode off
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] bbolton_98:
Don't believe them its a secret organization that wants to watch your every move. It logs photos of your face from multiple angles so that the world tracking system (traffic, security, other cellphones, etc) can identify you. Even with bad photo quality. If I was you I'd put a piece of black tape over the camera. And remember, your gps doesn't only tell you where your at it tells everyone. Or you can just do what prdog1 tells you. lol

I'm sorry I just couldn't resist...wait I think I hear. ..yep its those black helicopters again...I gotta go. :what:

P.S. Just cause you think I'm crazy doesn't mean I'm not right.

Cruzin the Galaxy SIII via SynergyRom/Anthrax kernels
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] eschelon:
I've been asked privately so I'll respond publicly here:

I DO intend to preorder the S4 tomorrow when Verizon opens the preorder. So unless the S4 cannot be rooted (highly unlikely) then you can expect to see SynergyROM for the S4. I'm still not sure what I plan to do with my S3. I'm one of the few holding out with unlimited data so I have to pay full price for all my devices (trust me, as a finance guy I've done to financial modeling to quantify that paying full retail is still cheaper than paying increased fees for the data I typically use). But that gets expensive. I don't like paying $700 a pop in perpetuity so selling my S3 will help me offset the cost for the new device. And if that ends up being the case - and I emphasize "IF" - then we'll probably only have one or two more builds of this ROM before a final release. But again, I haven't yet decided whether that's going to be the case.

However, you guys have been great and have all worked to help make this ROM the huge success that it is so it's difficult deciding to end the whole thing. And many of you have donated to the cause and I hope those of you have felt that your donation(s) has been rewarded with a secure, well-built ROM that includes features and mods found nowhere else.

In fact, while we're on the topic of donations, I would like to express my sincere thanks to those who have sent any over. Donations are not required and I have never demanded, required, or asked for them outright, but they certainly help keep one motivated. I've stated elsewhere in the thread that I try not to talk about them here because a) I feel uncomfortable speaking about it publicly, and b) I don't want to make anyone else feel uncomfortable (so in the chance that anyone has ever been offended with the way I handle donations, please understand and accept my gratitude and respect for your support). But I'll break from that for a moment here to again say thank you to all who have sent anything over. It has made a huge difference in the amount of time and quality that has been put into this ROM.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] keynith:
What more do can be done to make this ROM any better?

I'm holding out for the note 3 myself.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] innocent:
Same here
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Addiso:
Can anyone shoot me the synergy wipe zip?

Want to fully clean my phone and I heard about it cleaning all these bad blocks and whatnot.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] prdog1:
Well hopefully since we are supposed to get the S4 software anyway you can port it over for us. ;):D:cool:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] eschelon:
Yea I've thought about that. That's actually the main reason that right now I am learning more toward NOT selling my S3 yet...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] tower_gilead:
Er.... You can't sell yours. .. I just got mine.

Sent while sleeping in chair.