yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MattBooth:
What? No it just points him to the Development forum. It doesn't give any specific ideas or recommendations. I'm pretty sure the OP could've looked through there if they wanted to, but instead chose to ASK for advice.

Also, yeah, my advice is moot, then, cause I recommended Sammy ROM's by mistake.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
Fairly useless answer Villain = Samsung rom Revolution = Samsung rom .

OP AOSP based roms

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=27583422&postcount=2

jje
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MattBooth:
That's more like it. And yes, I caught and mentioned that ;)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chaddeus:
Thanks you all. This being my first time into the Android world and into xda forum, there are a lot of unfamiliar things I am learning here.

Regarding Stock ROM, I am just unfamiliar with what to remove and what not to remove. Also, I think no matter how much app you remove, its just still boatware.

REgarding the AOSP based ROM, there are 6 different types. All seems to have some major bug.

For example, the CyanogenMod9:GT-I9300 contains the following known bugs

FM Radio: currently not supported, try Spirit FM from market

TVOut: unsupported and will probably never be

Wakeing the device up using volume keys might not work because the device is sleeping to deep and doesn't recognize key presses

You must use the LFB modem to have in-voice calls

First call might not work, subsequent calls works fine then.

Bluetooth does not work well if the distance is over 1 meter to the connected Bluetooth device

Others also have some camera issues etc.

So there aren't any ROM out there that is "virtually" problem free. I don't mind small problem but camera not working, bluetooth not working seems pretty major for me.

I assume there aren't any Galaxy Nexus ICS on Samsung Galaxy S3 that is problem free???

- Charles
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slaphead20:
Slim is aosp with some choice picks from aokp and cm9, very stable, lightweight Rom
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MattBooth:
You could also use the Jelly Bean Domination theme in my sig. It's aim is to remain Samsung but look like ICS. Also, some ROMS remove the bloat for you (like Omega) and have the option to add it back.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jacmeister:
Why don't you try Faryaabs aokp milestone port. Its a kang project ICS rom that is very stable and haven't had problems with so far .

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1716001
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jnr21:
Try cm9 (ics) or cm10 (jelly bean).
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chaddeus:
Guys, I just tried the ROM][AOSP][JB][4.1.1][STABLE] Android 4.1.1 JellyBean - BUILD 3 [31-07-12] http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1737449 which claim to be stable and no much issue other than Memory Leaked.. I wanted to post comments there but due to my low forum post count, I can't post reply.

Apparently, there seems to be a lot of problems that I am facing. I can't have Google account to link to my Gmail account to restore all my contacts. I tried installing Google Play Store 3.7.15 but the App just can't launch as it keeps exciting itself.

I am not sure if I am doing anything wrong here....

- Charles
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chaddeus:
Just tried the Slim but I guess not my preference. Its just too simple!! Its like the world is on Windows 7 but I am going back to Windows 98 for the sake of bring slim

- Charles
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mxl180:
I'm getting constant error "Shell has been granted super user permissions" with Superuser.

From what I heard it's a bug and chain is working on it.

Can I just uninstall Superuser and install Super SU?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] jefem24:
there's an update ive avoided so far but play seems to have no shutup button. I was weary to update because the apps new permissions included view running apps. I see no reason for this and think its an unneeded invasion. anyone see it as a valid perm? so i guess i need a recommendation for another app is there something better?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] ElBeaner:
If you're rooted, just get permissions denied free from the play store and enable disable which ever of the permissions you want.

Now for some of the permission, they want you to pay for the full app, but if privacy is a concern for you, well worth it.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.stericson.permissions&feature=search_result
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] marinemansf:
Permissions Denied is def the way to go with that problem. But if you have being bothered by the Play store about updates, get Titanium Backup and you can use it to sever the market link between the app and your account so you don't get bombarded by update notices.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] onealvideo:
I suggest LBE for your privacy concerns.

As far as VM, I use Google Voice and have my voicemail number for my GoogleVoice setup in my phone. Now, I have separate greetings for many of my contacts and contact groups... In-line voicemails in my call log, etc.... its WONDERFUL! VMM sucks ****!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] efrant:
Useful Galaxy Nexus Guides and Reference Threads

Useful Galaxy Nexus Guides and Reference Threads

Galaxy Nexus drivers: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1379875

Jubakuba Galaxy Nexus guide: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1529058

Difference between yakju/takju and the other builds: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1728555

How to back up your device using ADB – no root needed: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1420351

How to copy files to/from your device using ADB: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1869380

How to return your device to Google’s stock images: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1626895

How to root: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=26328017&postcount=123

How to unlock the bootloader WITHOUT root and WITHOUT wiping data: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2016628

List of all OTA update files and links, including instructions on how to update: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1419170

List of all GSM radios: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=20569003

List of most GSM RILs: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=27441945

List of all bootloaders: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1587498

List of all toro (i.e., Verizon) radios: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1890585

How to unlock your bootloader without wiping data and without being connected to a PC – root required: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1731993

How to root without unlocking your bootloader – for builds from 4.0.1 to 4.1.1, : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=31751966

How to root without unlocking your bootloader – for 4.0.1 and 4.0.2 builds only: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1531865

CWM recovery (latest for maguro, toro, toroplus): http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager/

CWM recovery (5.5.0.2 for maguro): http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1357642

CWM recovery (5.5.0.4 for toro): http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1392336

TWRP recovery (latest for maguro, toro, toroplus): http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1592689

Edify scripting: How to create recovery-flashable zips: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=29735133

Odin: How to flash your device if you cannot get into fastboot mode: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1586807

OMAP_Flash: How to flash your device if you cannot get into fastboot mode and you cannot get into download mode: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1760787

How to compile your own ROM from source: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1386615

How to remove a carrier SIM lock (proper method): http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1606982

How to remove a carrier SIM lock (easy but you will lose you IMEI): http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1548210

Information on bootloader security: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1898664

How to recovery deleted files: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=34185439

How to nandroid directly to your computer: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1818321
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] efrant:
reserved 2
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] efrant:
reserved 3
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zepius:
purely awesome thread.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] evil_penguin:
Added to bookmarks!

Good!:good::good:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] beekay201:
Thanks man, voted 5stars on this. I hope this gets sticky.

:good:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] got556:
Bravo!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sheffield.dave:
great stuff, wish i had such summary when jumped into android!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] El Daddy:
Good work man! I was thinking about doing something similar this weekend but this is much better. :)

Edit: This needs to be stickied ASAP
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] efrant:
Thanks (to all).

It is far from complete though, and it will be an on-going work-in-progress. It's not as easy to write up general info as it is to write up a step-by-step guide... :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] killyouridols:
Awesome post. This should see a few overwhelmed users right :)

Top work!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] strumcat:
Incredibly useful and much needed thread, really well done, efrant. Information desk and referral center for new users. Wish it was here when I came onboard. You should make a "N00b Lighthouse" graphic for it. I think this will help reduce and untangle a lot of the repetitive new-user threads.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] msavic6:
Awesome source of information. This needs a sticky ASAP.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] thephantom:
this is one of the best guides i've seen. great work efrant. i hope this would be stickied for all
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] segv11:
toro partitions

Great thread, efrant. Thanks for the effort. I'd love to see this stickied.

You mentioned toro/toroplus having a "radio-cdma" partition. I can't find it; perhaps it is a virtual partition that recovery and the fastboot know about that does not exist separately in storage. Perhaps it's hidden inside another one.

I'd like to contribute the partition list from my "toro" (Verizon Galaxy Nexus) in case is is useful. In addition to the named partitions listed in the OP, there 5 more unnamed ones. I don't know yet what they are used for.

mtdblock0 - (don't know)
mmcblk0 - (don't know but it looks big; like the entire eMMC)
mmcblk0p1 - xloader
mmcblk0p2 - sbl
mmcblk0p3 - efs
mmcblk0p4 - param
mmcblk0p5 - misc
mmcblk0p6 - dgs
mmcblk0p7 - boot
mmcblk0p8 - recovery
mmcblk0p9 - radio
mmcblk0p10 - system
mmcblk0p11 - cache
mmcblk0p12 - userdata
mmcblk0p13 - metadata
mmcblk0boot1 - (don't know - blank on Galaxy Nexus, but other devices use this)
mmcblk0boot0 - (don't know - blank on Galaxy Nexus, but other devices use this)

I would love to learn more about the bootchain, as I'm sure several of our unknown partitions are involved.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] xHausx:
Great job on this efrant, thread has been stickied.

We have too many stickies in general as is so I just added a redirect for it in Q&A.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Jubakuba:
Damn man. This is fantastic.

Thanks for taking the time!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] efrant:
Thanks for the correction. Post edited. I wasn't entirely sure (as I don't have a toro or toroplus devices). Based on what I've read, I'm gathering that the LTE radio likely resides on the radio partition, along with the 3G radio.

And yes, I'm pretty sure you are correct: the mmcblk0 is just the entire NAND. Not sure what mmcblk0boot0, mmcblk0boot1 and mtdblock0 are.

I would also like to know more about the boot chain. I will try to do some research as time permits. From what I've read so far (and most of it is from AdamOutler -- see this thread), there is a chip that is not flashable which contains the intial boot program, which then loads the xloader, which in turn loads the sbl (which provides the odin and fastboot interfaces), which then loads the kernel.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] LifeInAnalog:
..great work efrant, as always.

If I had a dollar for every time this thread gets a link reference in answering questions...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] beekay201:
Quite useful information here ( http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2325159 )

a manta wrote this.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] beekay201:
You know these types of situation that something triggers the eMMC to burn out?

Read this thread -> http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2354641
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dirtyreturn:
[MENTION=1566190]efrant[/MENTION] or [MENTION=4544860]osm0sis[/MENTION] ..anyone willing to lend a hand... I'm currently on a cm10.1 nightly with the PRIMEL03[I think] bootloader. Flashing stock or a custom 4.3 rom, that will update the bootloader, correct?. I think I understand that flashing a stock rom will update the bootloader /wipe data,system etc. And the radio is the same as far as I've read. When flashing a custom 4.3 rom that will update the bootloader as well? Or will that have to be updated manually? And say it the 4.2.2 bootloader is still current will that have a negative impact on a 4.3 rom[custom]? I have rad the 4.3 bootloader takes an extra 3-4 sec. to load to the google screen. Is it safe to revert bootl0aders on a 4.3 rom to 4.2.2 or is it mandatory? Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] osm0sis:
The only thing that will flash the bootloader is flashing the bootloader.img ;) And the only thing that will wipe data/reset is flashing userdata.img or unlocking the bootloader with fastboot oem unlock.

Not mandatory to upgrade it, and as far as I can tell, no ill effects from reverting; I just get my quicker boot time back. For reference, many of the OTAs for regional variants haven't bothered to push new bootloaders out. UG (Canada/North America) is still on PRIMEKK15 with no apparent issues.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dirtyreturn:
Hey, Thanks osm0sis. From my own experience when flashing back to stock flashing system,user,boot .img data gets wiped. I have used Mobile odin to do so without flashing recovery. What would your recommendation be to flash stock. Using odin or mobile odin? Or there is fastboot which I need to read up on...anyways [MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION] 's g+ post there is a way to root. I want to test this 4.3 out... try out a deodexed rooted busybox installed custom rom? Or could I get your suggestion since you have been kind enough to reply to my previous post? Thanks again.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] osm0sis:
Nope it's only flashing userdata.img through fastboot that wipes. I "dirty flashed" stock 4.3 by only fastboot flashing bootloader.img, system.img, boot.img. No problems whatsoever.

Well right now I'd recommend flashing my franco.Kernel custom 4.3 ramdisk hybrid with the native daemonsu service call built in. Info and instructions here:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=43956006&postcount=42757
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] aanto:
Hi. I need some help... Every time I try to update from adb sideload, I get "installation aborted" right after it tries to verify the image.

I'm yakju, stock and non-rooted.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] faddyie:
Hey guyz,

just a little query. My Friend's GN does not get OTA update and is still running on ICS. My questions:

If i flash factory images, what precautions are their.?

Should i go step by step, like first i update to next android version then next till the end or i can directly flash 4.3.

Any other information that would be required.

Best
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] thephantom:
Just make sure data is backed up since it'll be wiped. You can flash 4.3 directly

sent from within the depths of my brain
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Winesnob:
Is this yakju/takju model or a country specific variant?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] faddyie:
Yeah thats what is confusing me. He is going to give it to me by today. Its not a variant that i know surely.

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] efrant:
Hardware wise, all GSM Galaxy Nexus' are the same - they are all maguro devices. You can flash yakju or takju on any maguro.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ibrahimakz:
Hi, this thread is so useful to learn, so thanks. Know i need to learn something. ::)

I use Bigxie [ROM] [OTA] [GSM] Android 4.2.2 JDQ39: Rooted Busybox Deodexed

and want to update 4.3 with similar;

Fireb33 [ROM] [JB] [JWR66Y] Galaxy Nexus 4.3 stock (deodexed, rooted, busybox)

So do I need to vipe anything or just download and flash via Twrp?

And better for me is: can i just download an "update.zip" (for same root-busybox-deodexed stock rom) instead a huge rom file?

Will i lose any data with any way?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] efrant:
Shouldn't have to wipe anything, but I would wipe cache & dalvik cache anyway. Flash via TWRP. No data loss. No update zip available.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] geoffalldred:
thumbs up bro

thanks man. this is awesome. i wish i had this when i got my first android, which happens to the Samsung GSIII. After that and reading and reading and reading and.... you get the point, i went and got a verizon galaxy nexus. pure android all the way.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fuzzyg:
really helpful thanks!

---------- Post added at 03:11 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:03 AM ----------

I wish I read this before I started messing with mine. I couldve used a lot of these tips
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dkkerry:
can it be sim lockerd
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tw3ek:
Very helpful, thanks a lot!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] juanyllo87:
5 stars, voted
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ppiimm123:
Thanks!

This helped me alot! Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ModestZombie:
Awesome post! Even if you don't have a GNexus, there is some good universal rooting terminology here.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Sharpe351:
[MENTION=1566190]efrant[/MENTION] what would I need to do to make my GNex into a WiFi only device and keep the radios from running scans? Any ideas? Files to delete/remove/alter?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Pkt_Lnt:
Turn on Airplane mode.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Sharpe351:
Won't let me use WiFi in airplane mode.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] efrant:
You should be able to turn on WiFi in airplane mode. Initially when you turn on airplane mode, it turns off all radios (cellular, WiFi, Bluetooth), but you should be able to enable WiFi and Bluetooth once in airplane mode.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Sharpe351:
OK, I'll try it again.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Pkt_Lnt:
Mine does. Turn on airplane, then turn on Wifi. There is also an app named Dazzle that will let you control each radio separately. I use my GNex as a voip softphone at home now.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] morfances:
Hey guys do you know any way to tweak wifi wi-fi to hook more quickly? Lately I lose easily wiffi engagement with the home router
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Natakranta:
Disconnecting doesn't bother me that much. What drives me mad is that it does not reconnect afterwards. It stays on orange colour WiFi bars and just can't go white (connected) until I disable WiFi and enable it back again. It was like this on all stock ROMs 4.2.2, 4.3, and custom ROMs. Maybe I have one Maguros with dodgy radio/antenna :(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Pkt_Lnt:
Wifi connections are handled by the kernel. The radio only handles cellular connections.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Natakranta:
I meant radio-antenna as a hardware, not as a software bandwidth.

I remember I was reading somewhere that some Maguros have problems with connecting to network, I don't remember if it was about cellular or WiFi. So I thought maybe I was unlucky with my device, I got "lemon".

The worst is that when phone hangs on orange WiFi bars and can't connect to Google services, apps are running trying to connect and causing wake locks. Like just now in the morning I grabbed my wife's Maguro swiped down quick settings and I see both WiFi and mobile bars are orange. I had to toggle WiFi off and back on so it reconnects.

How can out be karnel problem if it is like this since I bought it in may last year (it was already one year old), on all ROMs and karnels I flashed, Google 4.2.2 and 4.3, custom rooms AOKP 4.2.2, SlimBean and SlimKat.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] drkcreator:
I know you guys probably cover this but is there any chance any of you have a zip for the sprint diagnosis apk???

Or is there another way to get access to the prl??

Any help is appreciated.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] efrant:
Is this what you are looking for?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] drkcreator:
Thanks man that was exactly what I was looking for.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Whiteboy_cannon:
Claims he's not a guru... But knows more than the majority. No need to be so humble
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bvramana:
[FANTABULOUS AWESOME MARVELOUS ] piece of information

A very valuable and wonderful [FANTABULOUS,AWESOME,MARVELOUS ] piece of information on your OP:good:, Thanks a lot!!! for sharing such detailed information about the technical terminology associated with Android.:good:

Actually to be precise you are the real " Android Guru" what not basic info u have missed, great share, once again Thank You for your hard work and the time spent on to share this vast knowledge.:victory::svetius:

Grand Salute!!!!:svetius:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Boscep:
hi [MENTION=5153662]Android-Andi[/MENTION] & [MENTION=2633638]Ziyan[/MENTION]

have you check du_tuna-7.1.2, los-14.1-tuna and saosp_tuna?

search "du_tuna" and/or "-tuna" and/or "tuna-" on afh.

ty.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Android-Andi:
Nope and not really interested on it.

Gesendet von meinem A0001 mit Tapatalk
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dmarmstr:
Awesome info!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gunner1937:
Thank you very much for your time and for sharing your knowledge.

Thank you also for reminding us the philosophy of this Forum.

I like very much your "Bible".
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] droidzika:
Thank you!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bgdxv:
Sticky please
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] eddie_gordo:
Must. Become. Sticky. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] chrone:
Yeap this should be sticky. As always, very well written, efrant! Thanks for knowledge.:)

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] 3rdstring:
Ummmm....... Jus sayin :cyclops:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] yumfoods:
Great job! Answered a lot of my noob questions. Thanks for taking the time!

Will "thank" you as soon as the system lets me.

ETA: System's allowing me; thanked as promised.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] JackG058:
Excellent guide. And thanks for directing me to it. I read it as promised, and bookmarked as well. Thanks again for the superb work.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] alewillywonka:
For the future updates i give you a Thanks for the good work!

The GNex Rocks!!!!!!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] KevinAlbrecht:
cannot load cwm.img

Hey,

I receive this "cannot load cwm.img" error when attempting the [fastboot boot cwm.img] command. I downloaded the clockwork mod from the first post, am running th ecommand line as administrator. Has anyone run into this error, and resolved it?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] efrant:
The fadtboot.exe file and the image need to be in the same directory, and your bootloader needs to be unlocked.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] KevinAlbrecht:
Tank you for the reply efrant. I will look into unlocking my bootloader. GN is not automatically unlocked?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zixin:
A very useful thread! Thanks a million:laugh:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] KevinAlbrecht:
I have always used exploits to root and unlock my carrier branded phones, and I cannot find the information in my searches if the fast boot method will wipe my device. The can anyone provide insight to the best method to unlock?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] efrant:
There are no exploits available for Android versions IMM30B and newer. You need to unlock the bootloader which will wipe your device. Back up your data using the adb backup command (link to a guide in the first post) then unlock. Unlocking is explained in the first post as well.

EDIT: This is no longer true. There is now an exploit to root without unlocking the bootloader. Link in post #2.