yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] scrabbley:
Is there an app that can protect or hide contacts? Or does anyone know a way of doing it on the S3?

I don't want to hide them from other people, but from myself. I want to be able to see the contact if I want to, but maybe password protect that contact so I can't accidentally phone it. I almost emailed 'Chicken' to one of my google contacts the other day due to an S-voice misunderstanding, and that contact is someone important I'd rather not be emailing 'chicken' to! I am terrified of accidentally calling or emailing my supervisor, so I'd like to make it so he and a few other work or awkward contacts are hidden/protected so I can access them if I want to, but not by accident. Is that possible?
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] LukBoy99:
http://download.cyanogenmod.com/?device=mimmi&type=stable i was browsing here and i found a STABLE VERSION FOR OUR MIMMI IS THIS FULLY FUNCTIONAL OR WHAT?CUZ ILL USE IT IN PORTING IF IT IS
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] x10man:
That was FXP from ages ago. XMP V10+ was based on that and a lot didn't work. If you want source fork either minicm and edit it or my gits report for android

X10man

Sent from my stratocaster to your face via CM9 and the XDA premium app.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] syntesys:
The version of that cyanogen stable is 7.1... We have MiniCM7 2.2.1 compiled from 7.2 rc3 source... We are waiting 7.2 stable!
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] x10man:
Pretty sure the nightlies are 7.2 stable. I have a zip that has it for sure but my PC's motherboard melted so I can't get it any more

X10man
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ahanecurren:
Is there currently any way to unlock a VZW GS3 so I could use a local sim internationally? I'm going to Spain at the end of August and need a data connection while away from the hotel. Verizon offers 100MB for $25, while Vodafone offers locally a pre paid sim with 1GB of data for around $23 USD. So obviously I want to use a Vodafone sim. I called both Samsung and Verizon who said each other were the ones responsible for globally unlocking the phone. :eek: So I was wondering if the Dev community has already found a solution or is currently working on a solution for this problem. Otherwise I will have to use an AT&T Blackberry Bold while there -shutter-
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] TheDiabolicaL1:
You have a legitimate complaint to file with the FCC. On behalf of all those who own an S3, please contact them.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] AlexDeGruven:
Wait... What? This is so completely and utterly off-base, you're not even on the same field.

Verizon has stated that this phone's global GSM capabilities will be unlocked at a future time, just not right now.

There is no expectation from the FCC's viewpoint that a phone on a CDMA network should automatically be able to connect to GSM networks out of the box.

OP - There is a thread in development with some information that might be helpful.

Currently, the phone is not unlocked officially, but it will work with foreign SIM cards. As of right now, testing is pretty limited, as the APN configuration is not very easily edited on ICS.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] TheDiabolicaL1:
Have you by chance read the law?

You don't actually believe the "future update" crap do you?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] AlexDeGruven:
If they have said they will send out the update and they don't within the reasonable lifetime of the phone (2 years) then there would be an FCC case. But to state that right now is just plain "Oh man, look! Verizon is screwing us AGAIN" propaganda bs like 1/2 of everything else on this forum.

Edit: Even if you're in the "Screw Verizon" crowd, there is much more incentive for them to unlock the GSM capabilities than to not. It would allow them to say "Hey look! We have the best coverage in the US, AND you can use it all over the world!", which is fantastic marketing.

For them to say they're going to unlock that and to not do it is marketing suicide. And if Verizon does one thing right, it's their marketing.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jmorton10:
Legitimate complaint??

Are you kidding me, where do people come up with this BS??
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] newuser134:
Verizon IS screwing us though, again! Look at our bootloader and everyone else's, the rest of the world. And if this phone is a world phone with gsm capabilities, why lock it to begin with then promise to unlock it soon "in the future"? Do you actually believe that crap?

Put in an AT&T or T-Mobile sim in your phone first BEFORE rooting, it'll ask you for a sim unlock code, enter 000000 or 123456, that should unlock it. If it doesn't ask for a code, don't worry about it, root the phone (at your own risk) using the "Root66" method on this forum. Then go to this thread, whether you were able to unlock it with those generic codes or not.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1775566

Read all the instructions. You should be able to get voice and SMS working for any gsm carrier, and you should be able to get 2G (maybe also 3G and HSPA+ on some gsm carriers) working, you'll have to find their APN settings and manually switch to those using the instruction in the linked page though. 2G has been confirmed working on AT&T and t-mobile, no one has been able to test 3G and HSPA+ on AT&T yet. Good luck.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] TheDiabolicaL1:
BS, you say? Off base, you say?

Here's the regulations regarding any device sold by Verizon as a "4g capable" phone...

If that's too much to read, or too hard to comprehend, let me point out the specific part of those regulations...

Still too much.. let me make it a little clearer...

But Verizon says, and admits, no, you cannot have the unlock code to make your device available for use on other networks like they did for the OP.

But Verizon says, and will supposedly, release an "update" to allow this feature. Mind you- a feature it was required by the above regulation to come with

out of the box.

So exactly when, will Verizon comply with the Regs? When someone complains loudly enough, that's when.

I'm open to discuss this, and it's meaning and how the FCC will interpret it but from where I'm sitting, it's pretty clear. The OP does, infact, have a legitimate complaint. I ain't full of **** nor off base.

How many other devices has Verizon released that do not comply with the above regulations? It isn't just the S3, that's for sure. It won't end here either unless we petition the powers that be to force them to comply, or, give up the block C frequencies for re-auction to a company who will comply.

Frankly, I'm disgusted with the pro-Verizon rhetoric that's invaded XDA recently. Are they astroturfing for Verizon? How does anyone find Verizon's business practices acceptable? I like Verizon for the pipe it offers me, not for meddling with my phones and rendering the software on my phone obsolete because it's locked out third party developers and the powers that be decide it "isn't worth putting the newest OS on" is a good enough excuse to scam you into purchasing a new phone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] roachkv:
If this works, then why aren't folks buying non-VZW phones and putting VZW SIMs in them? That'd circumvent the whole locked bootloader thing, wouldn't it?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] tekhna:
Doesn't work the other way around.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] PJnc284:
It's not as simple as just switching the sim card on Verizon. Unlike the GSM networks, Verizon only allows devices that already have their ESN/MEID in the system.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] lair@nc.rr.com:
Yes, should be working with proper steps..

This thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1775566&page=10 has a lot of information. My post #95 details the steps that I have taken, and I can confirm that I was able to get it to work with a T-Mobile card. I am heading to Russia and will test it there in GSM mode with a local card. I have an HTC Incredible 2 world phone as backup which I know works.

The key is that you must use HiAPN to be able to edit/change the internal APN setting to allow for other Sim cards. ALso load Phone Info to change the radio setting. I've already loaded APN's for three different Russian companies and hope that I can just pop them in, change the APN, change the radio and be good to go.

Hope this helps.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jairu:
Great Post!

My friend do you hang out in the irc channels too?

I have a question:

I am currently using the verizon samsung galaxy s3 (SCH-I535) and will be moving to Japan in September, what can you recommend me to do? I want to be able of use the s3 with either 3g, LTE oe 2g with any carrier in Japan. I know if I unlock the phone via root and unlock I can use the softbank (japan carrier) for call/text 2g not data plan though. But If that is the only thing I can do I will get a pocket wifi so I can have data wherever I go that way.

Any recommendations? I still can't understand about the global unlocking update coming to verizon s3 ?

Thank you in advance!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] kilxler:
Verizon S3 Global Root Unlock

Can anyone tell me if i did this root and global unlock does that mean i can put a international verizon wireless plan and use it overseas or is this just to be able to use international SIM's?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ahanecurren:
I'm going to say it would be for local pre-paid SIMs only. If you call into Verizon and try to get international data on your line, it will throw up serious red flags for them. Verizon doesn't support (officially) this device to be used abroad yet. So if you call in saying you got it unlocked, you may get into a bit of a sticky situation.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] TheDiabolicaL1:
Alternatively, one could do it, get into this sticky situation with them and invite the FCC in on the conversation.

I would love to have VZW chew my ass for some **** that they agreed to not block, just to turn around and use their information against them.

Oh, wait.. that's what I did with my FCC complaint! :silly:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Imatoasta:
I never read anything about a grace period in the block c regulations so I wonder how vzw can get away with dragging their feet with the damn global unlock? I don't get why it's taking them so long. You won't be able to use it on say at&t or T-Mobile when it gets unlocked will you?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] TheDiabolicaL1:
You should be able to provided your radio is compatible with the others network. That was the nature of block c's "openness" or the idea behind it anyways.

Vzw challenged the block c regs in court, after they made the purchase, and lost. I think they are being defiant on purpose.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] lair12:
How to unlock and set up your SGS3 phone for world use.

I fyou have not yet seen this, go to this post: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1809314 and it will walk you through the steps that worked for me to use the Verizon Galaxy S3 overseas in GSM mode.

If it helps, give a thanks! :)
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aaref:
How to fix galaxy tab setting on jelly bean(cm10) ? I want connect the galaxy tab on HDMI:(
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Qqqxxxzzz:
CM 10 preview is

ALPHA

! Ask this again when rom is stable if this isn't fixed before that.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] slim1991:
Hello I have a questions okay well I just rooted my Samsung galaxy s2 i777 its on stock ics4.0.3 but I seen so many roms out there I want something fast sleek and clean and stable anyone have some recommendation on any
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Pirateghost:
Inb4ufindoutthesethreadsarentallowed
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Tubifex:
AOKP is fast and clean. I have tried a few others and keep coming back.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Nick281051:
These threads aren't allowed????? You mean to tell me there's no best rom?? Oh noes!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] elherr:
Needs more cowbell.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Phalanx7621:
Lol. Chris Walken for the win. To the op-these threads are discouraged. Just try for yourself. We try not to compare Roms here as everybody like something different.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] killman2659:
AOKP.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Caliesv:
CowBell ICS Rom. Its the best out there. Need more!

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Phalanx7621:
If smeone made one I'd be the first to flash it lol
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Enkriptd:
I second this ^^ Any ROM with cowbell it in would get a chance...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Eternalty:
I have a bricked phone and the only cure is more Cowbell!!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Caliesv:
Hahahahhahaa!!! At work hella laughing right now :D

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] sebbysludge:
AOKP
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] jinnits:
Kinda Noobie here

hello,

2 month back i brought unlocked i777 from ebay. It got rooted and unlocked with Android version 2.3.4, baseband i777UCKH7 and kernel version 2.6.35.7.

It got super user app (so i think its rooted). But the CMW is not installed. i checked in recovery mode (it show some android recovery).

So now i m thinkin of installing the latest AOKP ROM (with siyah kernel) but not sure wat to flash first.

should i root again first (root + CWM) then install AOKP. then change the kernel.

or root then kernel then AOKP ?

also i m confuse which root method should i use for installing CWM in gingerbread .
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Nick281051:
Sounds like you've got some reading to do. Look at the stickies and you'll find all the information you will need.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] rk249:
Read point 2.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1511906

Next time try searching and reading up, all this info is already available, you dont have to ask.

Happy flashing.

---------- Post added at 10:59 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:58 PM ----------

Please make sure you're running a safe kernel otherwise you'll brick your phone.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] jinnits:
i read that guide thread .. as my phone got Superuser, i m using the Mobile odin method [http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1311081].

As i m on gingerbread, i need to use gingerbread kernel to install clockwork model. i.e Entropy512's Daily Driver or Siyah 2.6.

but i wanna intall ICS rom , so after installing siyah 2.6 should is flash with latest AOKP on it ? will siyah 2.6 support the latest AOKP ?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Pirateghost:
Install kernel with cwm.

Boot to recovery and install aokp rom

Done

Every rom install contains a kernel that works with the rom. Doesn't matter what you had before.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] clay101eve:
When you flash the custom kernel with CWM, you can then user CWM to flash whichever ROM you wish. I.E. AOKP

Clay
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] crawlgsx:
With all of the forums merged it was so hard to get a read on the real amount of IMEI Problems by AT&T Users.

So a quick poll / count. Who has lost their IMEI on AT&T.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Artimus009:
I lost my IMEI on my first Sgs3, went flash happy (only AT&T ROMs) but still had data and cell. Not sure where I lost it, but I noticed when I was flashing back to rooted stock from early CM10 preview (official) is when I noticed.

So far with my new phone, I've done the same and still have it. I'm now running Aokp jellybean.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] BlueRaider:
I've had no problems as of today but the fear of losing my imei has definitely caused me to not experiment as much as I would like to! I've rooted, installed CWM-Touch, flashed Ktoonsez Kernel, and flashed back to the AT&T Kernel. I'm honestly afraid to try CM as it seems that ALOT of the people who have lost their IMEI had flashed CM10 or CM9. I bought a Galaxy Tab 2 7" a few months back and it's become my tinker toy to flash ROM's and mess with. I don't want to screw up my $500 Galaxy S3, I like it too much!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] MyronJ906:
I voted as flashed a few, but really it is probably closer to many. Only AOSP based ROMs though. CM9, CM10, and AOKP plus updates for each. Also both Faux and Ktoonsez kernels at various times. IMEI still present.

I do make sure that I flash the EXACT same way every time though since it has worked so far. Only thing I have changed now is moving from latest non-touch CWM (installed through ROM Manager) to latest TWRP (through Goo Manager).

If I end up losing my IMEI without adding variables to my flash process, I will start to believe it is a random occurrence. Until then I have to think partial user error coupled with a bad update script or recovery.

I ALWAYS download the file straight to my phone via WiFi.

Reboot into recovery. Wipe>Factory reset.

Flash ROM.

The last couple days since moving to TWRP I have felt more ballsy and did things a bit differently.

For the first time, I also wiped cache and Dalvik before flashing JB AOKP last night

Still no issues.

Today I decided to flash the ktoonsez JB kernel. I usually only download via WiFi at home (just to keep minimal variables in flashes) but today I did it at work via WiFi. Still have IMEI.

I have NEVER done a Format System so not sure if that might break something.

My process has been if it isn't breaking, try to keep the process as consistent as possible. If something does go wrong, I can say what I did differently. I also haven't had any trouble with the ROMs I flashed despite only doing factory reset then flash.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] spacecasespiff:
How do I know if I have any issues with this. What do I look for. I found out and mines good.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] MyronJ906:
I know you found out, but when it happens you will know.

In some cases it seems as though you only get Edge at your maximum speed, in others your mobile data completely died. Generally speaking, there was a lot of confusion and some issues with clarity regarding the issue.

It's possible that there are several different (but vaguely related) issues going around, now that we have our own carrier based forums that should actually help clear it up in my opinion.

Hopefully we will all reach a general consensus on the acceptable recovery (my vote is TWRP!) and method of flashing. The only thing I've personally considered is that it might be an issue with the files transferring via MTP (only because I've never used a phone with MTP instead of mass storage).

I don't think people should be THAT afraid to flash though. If your flash counter is at 0, Samsung should do a warranty swap for you. In addition, it seems like 2 in 25 people (read: NOT FLASHES, but people.) seem to get the issue based only off of the very small number of people in this poll so far.

The reason the issue is so feared is because those that do get it will inevitably be far more vocal than those that don't as they try to find a solution and vent their frustration. Most of the people in the major thread about it didn't have the issue, but were afraid they might lose their IMEI.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] yokken:
I flashed the stock rooted tar that doesn't trip your counter, then injected CWM with dd. I've flashed everything with CWM since then, CM10 included (once) and I still have my IMEI. I'm running AOKP JB now.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] tyshemi:
I'm about to root and cwm what's your guys input on the best ways
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] tyshemi:
What's this dd you speak of sir
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] skatin707:
As always, check your apn before freaking out! It may have gotten deleted while flashing a rom. It happened to me :p

Yes, I freaked out.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] yokken:
If you read the thread I mentioned (How to root without tripping flash counter) it mentions "injecting" CWM using a tool called dd.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] tyshemi:
Yea I have read that many times there guy thanks for input just solidifying it all
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] bravomail:
ppl who scared to flash

Go for nontrip flash root + CWM topic - worked for so many people without issues.

The only way to screw up IMEI with these ROMs is via Odin, I think. Odin is a scary tool without much documentation, and in past used to be buggy.

Once you get CWM - do not use Odin.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] tyshemi:
I have to use Odin for root initially don't I ? Then use it for cwm or u recommend Rom manager ? Im just wanting stock Rom like yours for now
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] xstayxposix:
Odin is a scary tool indeed. Someone in the IMEI thread said if I was feeling feisty to flash stock nonrooted OTA ROM via Odin straight from JB AOKP. IMEI is still intact after all that I have done. :laugh:

EDIT: Also, anyone who reads this. Try out TWRP. We need more people flashing with TWRP, if an IMEI goes missing while using it we can rule out CWM being the problem as some have suggested.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] unleashed12:
Ive done this, not once but twice. Once coming from Aokp and once from cm10. Imei still intact :good:

Lmao, funny thing is i was deathly scared of the imei issue and very well versed on it, and i never knew it was "dangerous" till i read your post just now.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joaonds:
Please, I want to know which kernel and custom roms which allow me to connect a USB OTG, I am with kernel Siyah 3.4.1 and two ROMs: Hydra and Resurrection Remix (in dual boot) and I can not connect pen drive in S2 he does not recognize.

I have to configure anything else? Or this kernel, these ROMs are not compatible with USB OTG?

I appreciate the help.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Immortalis:
Siyah supports full OTG (mouse, keyboard, pendrives formatted in FAT/FAT32/NTFS). Problem is probably in your ROMs.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sun90:
try ' stickmount' app from stores and see:)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joaonds:
Thanks.

You recommend some ROM with this support ?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joaonds:
Dont work...

Still same problem: USB OTG does not recognize pen drive.

I reinstalled the ROM (Resurrection Remix 2.6.1) and the problems remains.

I need help.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gyurman:
Hello, could you solve it?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] jf85:
Hello my name is John and thanks for looking in.

Ive tryed now about 8 times installing an this rom [ROM] [07.09.2012] MIUI 2.7.6 | CM9 & SEMC | Multi-Languages

and every time ive failed PLUS every time ive had to tft the mobile and install root over and over again + cwm

Now im so fu pissed of so im creating an thread help section for roms !

im the first one here asking for help so here i go.

Can some one give me a good tutorial on how to install roms ?

is it posseble to help me so i dont have to fail again !?

the last rom and my first to ive installed as i sayd 8 times and failed, what ive done then is this:

installed boot.img (kernal) then installed zip with cwm

last time i did it i installed zip then an patch zip and after that i flashed kernal but dident work either. PLZ help
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Desd1nova:
One thing to remember is that a lot of people develop the roms on their own, for themselves, and losing your temper and swearing isn't exactly conducive to people helping you.

If you need to ask for help, perhaps cutting down the swearing and asking politely, even if you are frustrated, will help a lot.

There's a phrase that comes to mind... "You catch more flies with honey then vinegar".