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[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lelinuxien52:
Hello all SGS3 users.

I have a strong issue on my branded Samsung I9300. When I browse the /efs folder (with Root Explorer for example), I notice a strange thing.

Two files are changed every hour (the date and the time). Revelant files are : nv_data.bin & nv_data.bin.md5

I know it's important files (including IMEI number and other important information). I have already make backup.

I said that my phone work properly with the right IMEI number, but I'm afraid to turn off my phone not to stop writing files.

Have you ever heard of this ?

Note : I use I9300XXBLG8/I9300OXABLG8 PDA/CSC. I have try to unlock my phone with Voodoo unlocker (thanks supercurio) with previous firmware. When I upgrade my phone to LG8 (and loose my unsimlock), I haven't try to fix Voodoo issue. I have the same network provider as the phone.

Note 2 : I'm sorry for my bad skill in english :rolleyes:
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mopral:
just check on mine and it seems to do the same thing

It should come from the new samsung "feature" that make voodoo unlock useless for now

Do not be worry: I have turned my phone off a few times since I flashed LG8 without issue
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lelinuxien52:
Thank you for your reply.

If I can restard my phone without issue, it's a good news.

Can you just watch what happens in "nv.log". In my case, no record about it.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mopral:
same thing: not listed in nv.log
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lelinuxien52:
I have upgrade my modem OTA (with the LH1 available today).

It does change this issue.

Others are in this situation ? (I think of guys who don't have try unlock their phones with software hacks)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zoot1:
As you have already stated in your post EFS folder contains important information such as IMEI number, Phone number and other details...the nv_data.bin file changes it size as the time passes... it is a known behaviour and is not a bug..backup your efs partition on to external medium and restore when required...

read this post.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1314719
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lelinuxien52:
Thanks for your answer. I have already make backup with Toolkit v4.0 and EFS Pro 1.8.
[Android General] Faz1980:
I've seen a few threads asking if it is posible to get this working on a rooted S3 so thought I'd share how I got it running.

Software Needed:

Permissions Denied (free from Play Store)

ES File Explorer (free from Play Store)

Barclays Mobile Banking

Steps:

Now, you may be able to just try the last step. I was messing around and managed to get it working after try all the steps without testing in between.

1: After installing Barclays open Permissions Denied and select Banking (the one with the Barclays logo).

2: Deny the 'android.permission.GET_TASKS'

3: Open ES File Explorer, navigate to '/system/app/' and rename SuperSU to anything you want.

4: Navigate to '/system/xbin/' and long press on 'SU' and select 'Hide' from the menu.

NOTE: if you update the SuperSU binary, you will need to do step 4 again!

That's it! I dont know if it will work for everyone but it works for me. I also dont know if Barclays can solve that with an update so I don't plan on updating the app. I'm not a coder and don't know a lot about tje technical details of Android so if you run in to problems I can only TRY to help you.

I've not tried to use any other apps that block rooted phones but feel free to let me know if this works on other things.

Thanks.
[Android General] Faz1980:
Ive been using this for a few days now but just started having FC's.

I just re- enabled the permission and rebooted and it's working again.
[Android General] AllEyezOnMe:
Will this work with the Skygo app?
[Android General] Faz1980:
I'm not sure. This is the only app I use that checks for root privileges so haven't tested it on anything else.

Could you give it a try and let me know please? If it works for others then this could be a very useful work around.
[Android General] Faz1980:
I've just downloaded SkyGo and the app opens and I get to the TV guide and get the option to watch it of I sign in. I don't have Sky so can't test any further.

I'm assuming it checks for root when it opens so I'd class that as a success!
[Android General] AllEyezOnMe:
Thanks for testing im unable to do it myself because when I open it it fc straight away wich is probably something to do with my rom
[Android General] AxelF0x:
Hi Faz - Thanks for the info. But when I install permissions, it asks for busybox. I installed busybox but it still says it has not detected busy box please install.

Any advice??
[Android General] gibbo82:
I cant find superSU in system/apps!?. It's not superuser.apk is it?
[Android General] StormtrooprDave:
Permissions Denied is not free anymore
[Android General] ssmmdd:
I've posted here how I got it working on my HTC One S, and I'm pretty sure (or hoping) it'll work on any Android phone.

Didn't paste the post here, unsure on if that's allowed.
[Android General] talyene:
+1

This worked for me.

Very happy Galaxy S III user.

Thanks Faz1980.
[Android General] madcapmagician:
Thank you so much.

Perfect!

This also works on the Galaxy Note II N7105.

One thing...make sure you use the REBOOT command in Permissions Denied after making the change.
[Android General] jelle2503:
superuser has a temp unroot option, it works to avoid root check on dutch live tv app.. try it:D
[Android General] talyene:
Swapping Out Superuser for SuperSU

Unfortunately since upgrading my SGS3 to zoot1's version of CM10 with 4.2 Gapps, this stopped working for me.

I think this is mainly because zoot1's ROM comes with Superuser and not SuperSU.

However, I followed the instructions on this blog to remove Superuser and replace it with SuperSU.

I still can't get it to work though.

:(
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] cyyong95:
Hi guys, I'm making this thread because I had tried to ask for help in other related threads and not getting any solutions to this matter.

I have this problem since I bought my Samsung Galaxy W, I cannot complete a download in Google Play Store. Most of the downloads stuck halfway at *% and only small files like below than 300kb is able to download successfully and install on my phone.

After I started rooting my phone and install custom ROMs like CM9, I can download anything from the store. But recently the problem occur again, I flash back to stock but it is still not working.

I can download when I'm connected to my friend's Wifi or by using 3G. I have a friend who is using Samsung Galaxy SIII and having the same issue. I tried to google about my problem but all the resolved ones are for those who faced problems such as "Stuck at downloading.....", "Cannot download apps after paying...." etc.

I can confirm these problems don't have anything to do with mine. Is it that my home's internet have problem or is it something to do with google's servers?

Help.. Thanks

*Edit: From what I have remembered, the last time I was able to fix this problem is when I scan both my internal and external storage for error using Windows tools such as Error-Checking, Defragmentation and also Reformatting it. But when I do this for now, I get no results..
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] cyyong95:
Need help badly~ T.T
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] cyyong95:
No one knows how to fix this?
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] kieu96:
I think your internet connection problem

You should try another ISP
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] cyyong95:
Should I contact my ISP and ask them to fix it? Because I found out that a lot of my friends also had the same problem. Some can download from play store but couldn't download from in-app updates or additional files. They also use the same ISP as me. So basically our ISP knows the problem and never want to fix it? Zz
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] MyDeSTiNaTe:
Try to find another Internet connection if you don't always need it(eg MC Donalds), or maybe contact/change your ISP, last time I experienced this when I was using TMNET(ISP), but it's now solved after I used Singtel(ISP), good luck! :cowboy:
[HTC Desire S] bisakor:
sorry for this noob question :)) i've been searching threads here regarding on rooting, but i dont have any idea how to start with all those terms that is new to me xD

so do you guys have like a noob guide for rooting? i have HTC Desire S, Android 2.3.5, Sense 3.0.

Lookin' forward for some answers, I would be grateful~ Thanks!
[HTC Desire S] 505dv:
Maybe

[GUIDE] Rooting the official Desire S 2.3.5 ROM
[HTC Desire S] jugg1es:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php...omplete Tutorial for the Beginners and Others

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php.../RECOVERY/ROOT/GUIDES/HBOOT/RADIOS/TWEAKS etc

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php...T4 recovery and custom ROM on HBOOT 2.00.0002
[HTC Desire S] Jack_R1:
A bit different approach from all the posters above:

If you really read the threads, and the guides you saw aren't understandable to you - then the best guide for rooting is: stay away from rooting.
[HTC Desire S] jugg1es:
Can't argue with that statement, saying that most of what I read made sense as I did it
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] RayQXX:
Hi, can anyone give me a TUT to port apps from cm9 or any other roms
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] jainsavan:
Use titanium backup root..:)

U can restore apps in almost every rom..:)
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] lightstar3103:
Nop I tried but don't work.
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] domcale:
ICS apps do not work on older versions of Android.
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] TheWhisp:
GB has api 10, ICS - 14-15, not possible.
[Off-topic] Pancakes_Gio:
Ok so when i turn on my computer, it doesnt boot, no bios or even no beep, well sometimes it beeps (a really long and annoying beep) i disconnected all usb devices, i also unpluged all the wires, i have checked the monitor, nothing is wrong with it.

I have tried to search about this problem, but nothing :(

Please i need help!:(:(:(:(

Thanks
[Off-topic] heinrichkaiser:
Try taking of the CMOS battery.. And then replace it and boot again.. Might work..
[Off-topic] Pancakes_Gio:
Ok, where is the cmos battery?
[Off-topic] Archer:
Try this thread...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1765837

Thread closed.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] -S.E.R.K.4.N-:
How Can get to download mode ? I find app that can allow reboot the download mode but it requires root access , Don't have Root. help please :(
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yldlj:
Usb jig will get you into download mode. But why do you need to if you havnt got root? You should be sending your phone back for waranty.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] -S.E.R.K.4.N-:
what is usb jig ?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yldlj:
Google or ebay usb jig
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] -S.E.R.K.4.N-:
Is thera any app that Can allows go to Download Mode without root access ? Or How Can I root my S3 without Using Download mod ?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yldlj:
You need a usb jig. I wouldn't worry if you havn't had root. Just send the phone back
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] -S.E.R.K.4.N-:
any suggestion guys ??
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
What do you want to achieve ???

Root your phone ????

Then buy USB Jig to access download mode as posted .

But why failed hardware is a warranty problem not root problem .

jje
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Promethyl:
I have a Skyrocket phone, running Sky ICS... and I've been trying to find out why cpu1 is off most of the time.

/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu1/cpuidle/state0/time = 534677824

/sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu1/cpuidle/state1/time = 0

When I echo 1 > /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu1/online

And then cat the file back, the setting is zero.

How do I set it online? Is it possible?

Thanks in advance,
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Loddy87:
I flashed the a different kernel with Sky-ics and I use CPU tuner it shows I'm running both cpu's. I believe the ics update was to enable both cpu's anyway but then again I'm new to this and still in the process of learning haha give cpu tuner a shot hope any of this was helpful.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Promethyl:
Ok. Which kernel did you flash? I'll give it a shot.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Loddy87:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1701189 Runs smooth with the rom.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Promethyl:
Yeah, I rejected Mohan CYMBALINE because the NFC stuff wasn't working well.

I'll have to keep an eye out for it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Loddy87:
Ahh see ya in not to worried about the NFC stuff right now I live in a state where everyone moves backwards electronically haha.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] onealvideo:
CPU...

Most of the time you probably don't want the other CPU running. 1 CPU is more than enough for most apps and tasks. I know Instigators Kernel basically shuts down one of the CPU's unless you need it. I am sure if you updated to the kernel in seans thread it also mods the CPU Governor. ICS by default has both CPU's going all the time.

So having 1 of the CPU's off is one of the benefits of modding. It saves precious battery. If you get a program such as CPU Spy, you should hover around 192 mhz when using the phone for light tasks. 1200+ is more graphic intense. If you start doing video and games, CPU #2 kicks in to help...

To change this setting on most roms, goto system settings>Performance>Processor and change the Governor type to one that suits your needs. I use Instigators Kernel with the Badass Script and I get AWESOME battery life and sit on 192 mhz most of the time and notice NO DIFFERENCE in the speed of the phone...

Hope that helps... if so, give me a Thanks...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] :
If you punch CPU 1 in its kiniggits it will fire right up
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Promethyl:
I'm programming an NFC application so it's needed at this time...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] xcrazydx:
The other cpu only comes online when it's needed.
[HTC One X] sunshine333:
Hello XDA users!

I know a few of the forum members have found sources in China willing to do s-off, which is assumed to be using stolen equipment from an HTC Service center. Can anybody give me a lead on how you found these kinds of shops? I will be traveling through Shanghai in a few weeks and would be curious to see what's out there. I can speak Chinese, so even a general idea would be a nice start. Obviously more details are better. Even if the shop you went to was not in Shanghai, any clues that might help me find a similar one would be most appreciated. Cheers!
[HTC One X] KLUVJ:
go on taobao.com, and search for ＂soff one x 上海＂， then just ask the seller their shop location in china
[HTC One X] HebeGuess:
willing.?

i reckon they paid off some insiders to get the proper files to achieve s-off. Yes, they are doing business, gave you s-off inexchange for moneys.

Highly dis-encourage for doing this...
[HTC One X] mox123:
try and get the files dude, find out what they are doing,
[HTC One X] sunshine333:
Success!

So just to update anybody who is interested, I did manage to pull it off when I was through Shanghai. I found a guy on Taobao named Mr. Wu who left his cell number on the auction, as well as the address of his store. When I got there I called him to see if his store was open and if he could do it. He said no problem. I met him at a McDonald's near the store and went up.

He first connected a small black box to a 9V battery. The box had a ribbon cable that ended in a micro sim card adapter. He put that in the phone's sim card slot first. He then fished around on his computer for the appropriate Diag file (he had dozens of different phone versions) and copied it to a usb which he connected to the micro-usb end of the phone. He then booted the phone into some kind of mode (couldn't see the screen) and within about 15 seconds it was done. I paid him 200RMB (about 30 USD)

One thing to note: both my Data partition and the SD-Card partition of the internal memory were corrupted by this process. The phone booted fine (System was intact) but Data was reformatted to ext-3 from ext-4 and I had to ask the phone to format the "SD-Card" partition. Luckily I had backed most things up on my computer beforehand. My HBOOT version was unchanged (0.94) but my phone was now "Locked" again. And of course S-OFF. :D

I can how happily flash boot images without being at my computer, which is pretty nice. If anybody has any further questions, let me know.
[HTC One X] KLUVJ:
u dont need to flash boot.img at all lol, just flash the rom or kernel and they already include their boot.img ^ω^

congrats
[HTC One X] Quiksilver78:
Let us know when you get your next cell phone statement. Your SIM card may have been compromised lol j/k
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimmyjames72:
Heres the deal. my samsung nexus s 4g has been rooted for awhile. i have put different roms on it also. I am now on

android version: 2.3.7

baseband version: D270SPRKE1

kernel version:2.6.35.14-ck1-cfs-g250f3e3-dirtyshankar@matrixx#9

cpu info: armv7 processor rev 2 (v71)

Mod version: matrixromv1.0

Hope this info helps with soemone helping me.. for some reason when i go to play store it always force sloses. i cant send mms text messages. and i couldnt even factory reset data from phone kept saying invalid path.. what the hell pleasae help me out...seems when i go to another rom it keeps getting different kinds of issues also. i do really like the MIUI rom i had.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] greg2826:
wipe everything properly in CWM and then flash rom, might help.

regarding market issue, i had some issue once , had to log in to market on wifi first, cuz i coudnt on 3g.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] C4SCA:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1572307

do this and u will be back to stock jellybean. hit thanks if this helped.

this worked for me every time, and it takes up only 5min
[Bravo General] Kilbert:
Putting the sob story behind, I pulled this Bravo out of the closet and really miss some of the more advanced android features, so here I am.

Reading through the forums I think I need a ROM with at least Android 2.3.x. Stability is key, and I need everything to work (use camera everyday), so cutting edge ROMs are out for me.

Being a total noob, can someone advise which ROM is current, and point to some directions/links that worked for you? There is an abundance of information, and I have information overload.

So far, I rooted with superoneclick. Being a noob, that was a milestone! lol.

Thanks
[Bravo General] Dr. Orange:
That's a good start. ;) What you need to do next is install 2ndinit recovery using the app to do so. Found here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1032212 I'm using the latest version and it works just fine.

But before that, you may want to install titanium backup to back up all of your apps.

For roms, my suggestion is to start with skeevy420's cm7 kang, which runs android 2.3.7. It's stable, really fast, and reliable. It's my current and every day rom. It's found here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1755200 There are plenty of rom flashing tutorials out there if you do a little searching. ;) Good luck! If you have any questions, just ask.
[Bravo General] Kilbert:
This may seem like a noobish question, but how do you install 2ndinit?

I downloaded SndInitDefy_2.3.apk - (4.16 MB)

Do I put it on the SD card?

Do I need a root explorer?

Gapp?

Thanks

JOhn
[Bravo General] avr-Illithian:
Check "allow applications from unknown sources" in settings. Put the .apk on the SD card, open a file explorer and select it to install the app. Then follow the instructions on the thread.
[Bravo General] Dr. Orange:
You might have to download the bravo sideload enabler from the market first.
[Bravo General] Dr. Orange:
Make sure to wipe cache as well on 16. Sometimes it causes problems if you don't.
[Bravo General] skeevydude:
Here's the link for the gapps you'll need for CM7.

http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-gb-20110828-signed.zip

To save posts, I'll start on an updated CM7 tomorrow. There's been brown-outs and thunderstorms lately and one happed to happen as I was updating two weeks ago and the power outage wiped my android build partition; so I just shut my pc down and have only been on for maybe 30 minutes in the past two weeks. I don't want to risk damaging my 8 year old pc due to crappy weather combined with an over used power grid during 105F temps. Hope ya'll understand.

Luckily the temps down to around 95F and the power hasn't cut out for two days. Still hot and humid, but much better than the past few weeks. I normally don't say this, but I hope Louisiana or Texas gets slammed with a hurricane so we can get some good rain here in Arkansas.
[Bravo General] Kilbert:
I am on step 15. I can boot into 2ndinit.

SO close. Thanks a lot guys!

I am confused now. Do I choose Boot> 2nd init now? and reboot? or something else?

Will I then be able to see the wipe menus?
[Bravo General] skeevydude:
Once your in the 2nd-Init bootmenu, do this.

Select Recovery

Select Custom Recovery

Select Wipe Data and Factory Reset

Select Yes -- delete all user data

Go to "Install zip from sdcard"

Choose zip from sdcard

Locate the zip and select it*

Select Yes

Go to "Install zip from sdcard"

Locate Gapps and select it

Select Yes

Reboot -- You're done and using a custom rom

*I put all my zips in a folder called "Aa". "Aa" happens to be the first folder on my sdcard and its less wear on the volume rocker than to find the zips when they're in places like Downloads or as a single file on the root directory of the card. Its also faster since you can access all you're zips in a literal second (flash hundreds of roms and you'll see what I mean).
[Bravo General] Kilbert:
THANKS! WOOOHOOO! 1 more ? please?

ITS ALIVE!!!!

THANKS skeevy420 & Dr. Orange for your time explaining this to a noob. I never expected to get this level of help from a developer forum.

If I can get one more answer- How do I enable or obtain the voice recognition keyboard that I used in my old phone? (I have a VERY difficult time typing)

Thanks
[Bravo General] Dr. Orange:
Try downloading voice search from the market. It might add the microphone button to your keyboard. I'm not certain though.
[Bravo General] avr-Illithian:
Definitely install Google voice search, but try installing an aftermarket keyboard. I use swiftkey 3, works amazing on the small bravo screen and it has build in voice typing.
[Bravo General] Kilbert:
SD cared swap?

Google voice keyboard is working, and I will try that alternative keyboard thanks,

Does anyone know how difficult it is to swap sd cards? I forgot to put my large sd in, and have a small 2gb in there now.

Do I just put the card in, format it, and put the roms back on?

thansk
[Bravo General] Dr. Orange:
+1 for SwiftKey 3. I got it on the 10 year anniversary for $0.10 usd. It's amazing. There's a swiftkey free, which would basically convince you to purchase the full version.

---------- Post added at 01:35 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:31 PM ----------

You can use your computer and just copy the contents from one card and paste it on the other with no issues. You might need an sd card adapter for the other microsd card you'll be copying the data to. I've done this twice from the stock 2gb card to a 4gb, then to a 16gb. It's nice that it is so simple, as it shoulf be.
[Bravo General] Kilbert:
Just did the copy from one sd to another- worked perfectly.

I used "show hidden files" so I was sure to get everything.

Thank you!
[Bravo General] BInspirinG:
I had a Bravo, it was my first Android.

I think it's time to flash the little thing!

Thank you so much for the comprehensive to do list. I flashed my note, so I have some exposure, but your list should def help me stay on track. Thank you once again!