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[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jaaystott:
Hey guys,

Not been on here for a while but just thought I would share possibly the worst and most frightening experience I have ever had with a Windows application that's designed to help a phone - Samsung KIES.

So Samsung KIES tells me I have an update. I tell it to update my phone. It begins to update my phone until my phone freezes during the update, and it did freeze, I left that thing for 2 hours and it stayed at the same percentage. Knowing that KIES can recover my phone, I removed the battery and booted it into the recovery mode that it automatically boots into when it detects an update failure. When I began the recovery on my KIES however, it completely fails to find the phone. The drivers are working, the laptop detects the phone however for some reason KIES cannot perform an emergency recovery.

So right now I'm sh*tting myself quite literally, I've just spent £500 on a phone that's bricked. So I reluctantly enable the 'Firmware Upgrade and Initialization' knowing that this will completely wipe all my device and send it back to factory default. So after the entire process has completely my phone boots up, only to have installed the latest firmware, kept all my applications and settings after KIES warning me multiple times that going through with an Upgrade and Initialization will completely wipe my phone of everything installed on it... Sorry, but is there something I am missing?

Feel free to comment and tell me if I'm completely blind and I've misread something, I just find it crazy that this is even possible. This is what it says just before commencing with the initialization.

http://bayimg.com/fabcaaaEA
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] veyka:
As everyone who has ever owned a SGS2 will tell you, kies is ****, and there has been stories about this happening to many people. lots of close calls over the years.

Stick to odin! ;)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShironLive:
Samsung Kies just sucks !

It takes backup of your apps, but wont recover them -.- WTF ?!?!?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] beaver2233:
if you're on this forum you would know to use Odin and not Kies :P
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Aimara:
lol , what's new
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 1nonly187:
Avoid it like the plague.

Sent from my GT-I9300
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slaphead20:
Kies...R.I.P.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
If only the posters that hate Kies would moan at Samsung we might move forward .

jje
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slaphead20:
Tried that, got a generic "we are constantly seeking to improve....." answer,, they failed to mention that they constantly fail as well!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
Yes but its one not ten thousand complaining .

jje
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] coopson:
i also love how it still running after you close it so if you don't use task manager to close it it will balls up odin while your flashing and soft brick your phone and thats always fun
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jaaystott:
Its easily the worst mobile computer suite ever made, the updates they release just seem to make it even more unstable..
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] karimakki:
Unable to connect to GTI9300

Hello,

I am not able to connect to Kies. It always gives me "Unable to connect to GT-I9300". I tried to uninstall and re-install again but without any luck.

Any suggestions?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GR0S:
USB Drivers also breaking MTP on my system

Installing them only when need to flash root
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] demlasjr:
In KIES option is an option where you can close the application when you click on the X. Not Kies fault, but yours.

Do you have all the drivers installed in your pc ? Also, do you run kies as administrator ?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] karimakki:
I have all the drivers because I can open my S3 bu going to my computer. And yes I run the kies as administrator
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
Their is a Kies forum somewhere on the www.

jje
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] atilla88:
Kies is by far the biggest piece of ****ty progrsm i ever saw.

it nuked my pc,failed at every backup try and never let me update my phone.

Just a sad story.but there is odin,and odi makes everThing great

:)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bnnagabhushan:
I've been trying to update my GS2 for the last 6 times and all the time ending up downloading around 900MB of **** and doing nothing :(

it downloads the firmware and hangs the phone by entering the DOWNLOADING mode. I've tried updating Kies each time and resulted in the same situation.

Anybody found a solution for this issue??
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dgcruzing:
ODIN, CWN.... :p
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KMino:
Uninstall it... Also delete all of it from Android.

Start in system/bin then system/app delete anything kies and get some extra RAM back and loose those kies headaches..

Odin is the best method, CWM for installing updates etc. But learn Odin :) it's good for using to wipe between major Android updates.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jb.traveller:
Like the OP i had so many problems with Kies, why Samsung haven't got rid of this load of C**p i don't know. Like others have said use Odin.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] demlasjr:
Have you started Kies as administrator? Sometimes I update the phone with Kies, but never had issues with it
[HTC Rezound] nlitend1:
I am wondering what people are doing for furthering with regards to protecting themselves. I guess most of this stems from a fear of losing my unlimited data plan. Ideally, I would like to tether over a VPN connection to encrypt all my data from anyone even seeing what type it is....but since the default pptp VPN on android does not allow you to browse over VPN from a tethered client, I am wondering what people are doing (if anything) to protect themselves.

Nothing, straight tether

Spoof mobile user agent string on client

ROM that has the kernel changed to allow browsing over pptp VPN connection

Browsing over L2tp VPN
[HTC Rezound] A2Aegis:
I usually tether with USB, and that's supposed to be more discreet. I've thought about using WiFi tether, but I don't see the point unless I'm trying to connect multiple devices, then I would have to consider finding something to cover up that many devices.
[HTC Rezound] Po1soNNN:
I use Verizon hotspot since I don't care about unlimited data and saved a ton of money switching to the share everything plan....

Sent from my Nexus 7
[HTC Rezound] mygraine:
Lol....funniest thing I've read today..
[HTC Rezound] TXI Kaze:
I did, too. But then I switched to an iPhone because it's more open and has better development.
[HTC Rezound] breugel:
You guys crack me up
[HTC Rezound] TXI Kaze:
But, anyway. If you're using WiFi Tether, can't you just set a security key?
[HTC Rezound] nlitend1:
Yes. That is a great point to secure from nearby users. Most programs allow you to use a WiFi password.

Im also wondering how people are handling the "safety" of verizon detecting people tethering when they still have unlimited data and are using something other than the mobile hotspot.
[HTC Rezound] Po1soNNN:
The funny thing is i actually did switch....

haha but yeah its pretty secure
[HTC Rezound] TXI Kaze:
From what I understand it's like it's run through a proxy. So I guess as long as you don't tether 10GB in a month they won't pay much attention.
[HTC Rezound] nlitend1:
Are you saying than any tethering done from any tethering app (in my case "WiFi tether") runs through a proxy and that makes it undetectable by verizon?

I have not understood it to be that way. From what I understand, when you tether, unless you match the user agent string of your mobile browser, the packets/data can be detected by Verizon and they can potentially terminate your contract for violating its terms. When you use a VPN all of the data is encrypted and therefore there is no way for Verizon to detect the tethering.
[HTC Rezound] TXI Kaze:
Wait, I just remembered...What's it matter? The FCC just slapped Verizon with a huge fine and told them they can't stop customers from tethering/can't charge them, correct?
[HTC Rezound] dragonrazorz:
Ive tethered with pdanet n wifi tether for two years now, tethered more than ten gigs....no issues yet
[HTC Rezound] woolster22:
Link please? That would be awesome!
[HTC Rezound] TXI Kaze:
http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/31/verizon-to-stop-blocking-tethering-apps-settles-with-fcc-for-1/

Here ya go.
[HTC Rezound] Junetastic:
Usually PDANet for myself, Wifi Tether for my iPhone friends :highfive:
[HTC Rezound] yojoe600:
Just tether we all do it and there is nothing to worry about unless u hit Luke 10 gb all the time or more

Sent from my Dinc... I mean Rezound
[HTC Rezound] BBEgo:
Yeah, don't stress it. WiFi Tether away!

When I moved into my new house last year, it took a few days to get my internet squared away. I just tethered off my phone, and the whole family had reliable internet (as long as I was home, of course). Just make sure your brightness is down and you are plugged into a charger, cuz it drains a battery quick, and the phone will get pretty hot.
[HTC Rezound] Freedom First:
PdaNet and USB tether, here. Simple setup, secure, and has built-in cloaking of tether usage.

I just don't get why WiFi tether is such a big deal, unless you want to give away your bandwidth to other people (if you don't use security and password protect). Using USB tether keeps the phone charged while tethering, and is the most secure. Win-win-win situation, if you ask me.
[HTC Rezound] shrike1978:
It's quite easy to secure, plugging into a wall charges it better, and you don't have to install any software or drivers on the device you are trying to tether. Win, win, and win for me.

As for the overall topic, I don't do anything other than run Wifi Tether. Currently, we're tethering the whole house because our uVerse is out of service after a storm.
[HTC Rezound] a.mcdear:
I personally just straight tether my tablet or laptop to my phone with Wifi-Tether app, and to my motoactv watch over bluetooth.

However, my girlfriend uses T-Mobile, and they caught her and disabled her ability to tether http connections. Https seems to be fine however, so on her phone I still use just wifi tether to connect her to her laptop, but then use VPN tunnel to our home network which uses open-vpn, to get around T-Mobile blocking her http connections while tethering. Seems to work just fine. T-mobile hasn't figured out how to block it yet..
[HTC Rezound] phoenix3265:
Straight WiFi Tether app, I don't fear Verizon, they can't touch me!
[HTC Rezound] dragonrazorz:
I use wifi tether for my ps3, tablet, ps vita,and sometimes others in my house need internet cuz tmo only get 2g out here
[HTC Rezound] GetRipped:
You don't really have to be discreet anymore. Verizon just lost in court about charging extra for wifi tethering and blocking market apps. They're only within their rights to cancel your contract if you use over 5gb of data in one month. And I've never even heard of that happening. Not even with a guy that used over 1tb in a month. Stop being so paranoid Verizon is gonna get the SWAT team to come knock your door down lol
[HTC Rezound] nrfitchett4:
Court didn't say they couldn't charge for tethering just that they couldn't block those apps in the market.

Just expect unlimited data to disappear 2 years from June 28.
[HTC Rezound] johnwaynegacy:
I read that document when it was first released, iirc it did say that Verizon can't charge for tethering.
[HTC Rezound] zone23:
+1 comes with my plan I dont need anything special and the wife can use it with her phone too.
[HTC Rezound] chrisjz:
So if I torrent some stuff while tethering, will Verizon do something about it?
[HTC Rezound] dragonrazorz:
Havent so far
[HTC Rezound] TXI Kaze:
Torrenting through Verizon directly will more than likely result in your contract being terminated. Haven't had an issue through tethering, though. I've torrented around 10 GB altogether through tether.
[HTC Rezound] scy1192:
yeah but that doesn't apply to unlimited data
[HTC Rezound] TXI Kaze:
Yeah, it does lol. When Verizon purchased spectrum for their LTE market part of the agreement with the FCC was that they couldn't block customers with a 4G LTE phone from any apps in the market.
[HTC Rezound] lithium630:
I've been using wifi tether for almost 3 years and have not had any issues with Verizon.
[HTC Rezound] Nhawk:
What do you use for USB tether? (I have WiFi, but would rather use USB)
[HTC Rezound] nrfitchett4:
All it says is that you can't block apps, it doesn't say they can't charge extra for tethering.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab Plus] Justinhopaolo:
I'm starting to get bored with my tablet, been thinking of getting a real small normal phone like the nexus,

Anyone also feeling the inconvenience of having a tablet phone?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab Plus] farazlodhi007:
Ditto here.I am eyeing at the HTC One V for normal android use.And my P6200 can be used for when the single core processor of the One is not enough and for surfing the interwebz when iam at home.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab Plus] aperture:
though i don't really use my P6200 as my main phone i use it more for 3G connectivity when i'm out..

I kinda miss my HTC wildfire S when i don't want to carry my tab around..
[Samsung Galaxy Tab Plus] Justinhopaolo:
I would surely miss my long batt life with p6200 though
[Samsung Galaxy Tab Plus] Graffiti Exploit:
Does the Sony SmartWatch work with our tab? Specifically the 6200. I want to interact with it sometimes with just the watch, e.g. Tab on the bag and etc. I think it's fun. Lol.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab Plus] General Klinger:
I would miss my new tab. Sold a iPod Touch for this little bad boy. Love it so far, but I am only using it for simple tasks.

Facebook, iHeartRadiom, Skype and Angry Birds LOL
[Samsung Galaxy Tab Plus] Justinhopaolo:
I have been researching and I don't think there is an android phone with the smoothness , batt life , GPU speed etc that can compare with our tablet,

Except HTC one, but still it fails in batt life.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab Plus] leviathian:
Yeah I do leave my tab at home nowadays, too lazy to carry it along everytime I go out. I just usually bring my Blackberry when I go out for simple stuff. I wouldn't ever want to sell this tab to replace it with an android phone. Though there are quad core phones and all, I still don't feel the satisfaction of playing games or surfing the web on a smaller screen. Also, I use my tab to type documents for work, which would be quite a hassle doing on a phone. Overall, I think someday I might buy myself an android phone again replacing my old Galaxy Ace that I sold to buy this tab, but I'll never sell this tab. It never hurts having a lot of devices right? :rolleyes:
[Samsung Galaxy Tab Plus] likenota:
I got rid of my cell phone and ever since i got the tab i decided there was really no need for any type of android phone.... I have been getting bored with it and dont use it as much but i use it everyday for free texting wifi and alarms notes for class and internet surfing. :p. I personally wouldnt get a phone because you wilo miss your tablet most definitly :p
[Samsung Galaxy Tab Plus] aperture:
yup, im currently looking for a small android phone like a galaxy y or LG L3 to complement with my tab.. i think its a perfect pair.. :D
[Samsung Galaxy Tab Plus] riverboat2001:
I have the Nexus as well, it's really far too big for my hands. I can't text with one hand,

Personally I'd like something the size of the Wildfire with all the goodness of the Nexus.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab Plus] Justinhopaolo:
Do you have other things to say about the nexus ? Is it worth getting rid of the tab? :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mchlbenner:
Be cause of lack of development at android area 51 this is discontued.Hi guy does anyone know to

port clockworkmod for exhibit 4g.

Any help i would be grateful.

This is a great phone!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mchlbenner:
Any idea or solutions just pm anytime.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] romuloxiii:
you could try this method. http://builder.clockworkmod.com/

i hope it helps
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mchlbenner:
Hi thank for your help.

I have found some cwm for this but i dont know if they fully succed?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mchlbenner:
I use odin to install the cutom kernel it works great.

I hear cwm might be ready 2-3 weeks.
[HTC EVO 3D] steven.boyd78:
I am having trouble using and apps the use the camera for barcodes. I've tried Barcode Scanner, Kenya, My Movies Pro and Google Googles. The image that appears in Barcode Scanner looks to be doubled or interlaced so the app isn't getting a clear view of the BC. I've tested the same apps with a Nexus S 4G that is rooted with CM9 and no issues. I also tried the same apps with the Evo 3D booting with ZR3D GT 4.3 and no issues. I was able to find a discuession reguarding this in the Evo 3D GSM forum http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1551746&page=112, but offered no solution. Hense why I am beginning a new thread.

Sprint Evo 3D

-Revolutionary-

Shooter XC Ship S-Off RL

Hboot 1.40.1100

Radio 1.06.00.1216

eMMC-boot

HW v0002

ROM DevilToast 7.4
[HTC EVO 3D] coal686:
I think this is a known issue. The is the Devil Toast discussion thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1822838

Save the Drama for your Mama with Tapatalk 2
[HTC EVO 3D] Datguy_n_Disguy:
Well if you're cdma don't hold your breath on a fix.
[HTC EVO 3D] steven.boyd78:
@coal686. Ya, I've tried searching that thread with no luck. I would have just posted there but I can't post in that thread yet.
[HTC EVO 3D] coal686:
Sobe is going to try so maybe...

Save the Drama for your Mama with Tapatalk 2
[HTC EVO 3D] steven.boyd78:
I just finished reading about what happened. That sucks that he is leaving the from but I really don't blame him at the same time.

That would be cool if sobe does pick it up.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jamcar:
ok so i am compiling for the sprint galaxy s III and added the device and all that

so when i go:

. build/envsetup.sh

then my device ( d2spr) shows up as number 9 and i type 9 but then i get:

build/core/product_config.mk:205: *** No matches for product "cm_d2spr". Stop.

** Don't have a product spec for: 'cm_d2spr'
** Do you have the right repo manifest?

here is the full terminal code:

james@james-Studio-XPS-7100:~/android/source/sIII$ . build/envsetup.sh
including device/asus/grouper/vendorsetup.sh
including device/generic/armv7-a-neon/vendorsetup.sh
including device/generic/armv7-a/vendorsetup.sh
including device/moto/wingray/vendorsetup.sh
including device/samsung/crespo/vendorsetup.sh
including device/samsung/d2spr/vendorsetup.sh
including device/samsung/maguro/vendorsetup.sh
including device/ti/panda/vendorsetup.sh
including sdk/bash_completion/adb.bash
james@james-Studio-XPS-7100:~/android/source/sIII$ lunch

You're building on Linux

Lunch menu... pick a combo:
1. full-eng
2. full_x86-eng
3. vbox_x86-eng
4. full_grouper-userdebug
5. mini_armv7a_neon-userdebug
6. mini_armv7a-userdebug
7. full_wingray-userdebug
8. full_crespo-userdebug
9. cm_d2spr-eng
10. full_maguro-userdebug
11. full_panda-userdebug

Which would you like? [full-eng] 9
build/core/product_config.mk:205: *** No matches for product "cm_d2spr". Stop.

** Don't have a product spec for: 'cm_d2spr'
** Do you have the right repo manifest?

how can i fix this????
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] djisia87:
I decided to come here and ask. I flashed several devices to Cricket. Recently I flashed VRZ S3 to cricket. Everything works flawless except sometimes in some areas I can't dial. The phone call disconnects on 5-7 seconds. Tried to change PRL files and no luck.

I used Bionic, Razr, Droid4, pretty much all flashable LTE phones and no problems until now.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] rlockwich:
Can you please help me in flashing the Verizon S3 to cricket? The phone won't take any of the ##3424# commands. I'm stuck! HEEELPP!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] salas2324:
This doesn't belong on this section

Sent from my Verizon Samsung Galaxy S3 4G LTE
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] tonu42:
Yes it does, but OP should edit and make a guide how to do it before it gets moved.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] salas2324:
I think this goes under general. Technically this isn't development. If this was a guide then yeah but this is a question.

Sent from my Verizon Samsung Galaxy S3 4G LTE
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ranchosteve:
What method did you use, I tried using the same method as other Samsung phones but I could get any changes to stick.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] djisia87:
didnt have any issues with settings. Cant dial in certain areas of town and have no clue how to fix.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] djisia87:
bump:eek:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] quenten101:
help gs3 flash to cricket wont save setting help ...

me too it wont save ....and it i used two things QPST and DFS no luck for me ....can some one heip

gs3 us cellular

---------- Post added at 11:04 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:56 PM ----------

*#22745927 then *#7284# then **772

hope that works for you
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] djjonastybe:
Are there free alternatives? It's kinda disappointing not having free alternatives. I am a new Nexus user, just made a kernel. The only free way I would know is init.d and having a nice script. But it it's not handy all times.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] cordell507:
Just buy one, they're not that expensive and it supports the devs
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Ensifolk:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1768315
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] djjonastybe:
I guess I will buy all three. But if they would all release a version as a demo to test I would be happy. Maybe a free version without 'stick at boot'-settings. I may buy all three in the future. But I need to save up some money again.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] eqjunkie829:
Stop being cheap and donate if you want their apps. Also don't post this stuff in development.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] albanezi:
I am experiencing a weird thing where my phone will only switch on with the slider open. I just recently unlocked my bootloader and again relocked the bootloader and went back to the stock rom. It seems that the power on does not work unless the slider is open... Its not such a big deal..

I am just worried if this may be a sign of my phone breaking somewhere in the hardware such as a flex ribbon or is this a software glitch?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Trygon:
Sounds like your flex cable is dying.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] albanezi:
do you have any idea if its hard to install a new one? I have previosly installed a flex cable on a Nokia N80 but cell phones are very different now.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Trygon:
I know plenty of people on this forum have done it - I myself never have, however.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] albanezi:
Well I will be on holiday starting from tomorrow, I will leave it at this and not go into risky business as I need the device for use.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bgduece22:
I rooted my HTC Evo 4G LTE and flashed it to the meanROM, but I want to customize the phone with a different splash screen and boot animation. Every time I go into Recovery mode the process fails, I am not able to achieve s-off, but thought I could still make though changes. I tried ROM Toolkit Pro and it still fails. Is it possible, and what would be the steps.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] dased14:
What fails recovery? How are you trying to install the bootanimation? Is the splash screen one that you flash or one that requires install through bootloader.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bgduece22:
I thought that they both are flashed from recovery, and I tried both of them in recovery. Then I tried a boot animation from ROM Toolkit Pro.

All fails...