yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] morrichad:
I did yesterday around @ 11am EST following Scott advice. I used Odin to go back to G1 & performed a hard reset from with Stock recovery. Then hooked into my wifi and proceeded to check for the update, there was one available for G7 and my phone took it and upgraded to VRALG7.

Now I also would like to state prior to this update, I did recieve a new sim card @ my request due to some signal issues I have been experiencing after I flashed Cleanrom 2.1 (not saying its your fault Scott). ***Just throwing this info in here to say its not Scott/Your Rom's fault**.

So far things seem smoother then what I previous had been experiencing, just still to early to tell for now?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] bbeelzebub:
For those of you not pulling the update, have you tried reprovisioning your SIM? I saw in another thread that dialing *2767*3855# while on stock has fixed it for some people. (It will do a factory restore and wipe data).
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] guyd:
Scott, it looks like you were right about taking the OTA update to completely sync up all the firmware on the phone to the new G7 base.

aboot.mbn = bootloader

rpm.mbn = ?

sbl2.mbn = ?

sbl3.mbn = ?

tz.mbn = ?

Those last 4 files look strangely similar to the filenames HTC uses to update their firmware. (more than just the bootloader, kernel, radio)

I think it's safe to say that anyone that just wipes their phone and flashes a G7 based ROM will NOT be fully updating their phone!

This might be the cause of some issues people are having with CR 2.5 on their phone, compared to those of us that took the OTA.

Until then, it might be wise for anyone wanting to use CR 2.5 to its full potential, should first odin back to F2 or G1 and take the G7 OTA,

and then re-root, un-lock, recovery, wipe, and then flash this bad boy.

If someone reading this post knows what these other files are used for in the OTA update process, I'd sure love to hear it!

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Might be the runaway gsiff daemon bug. Next time you see abnormal battery drain, do a full reboot of your phone and see if things return back to normal.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] morrichad:
Scott was reading thru General Section while ago and came upon this post, first thing I thought of was you and figured you could use in your tag @ the bottom for your signage. Especially when we have all the dam repeated questions!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] guyd:
I thought that Odin-ing back to F2 or G1 would reflash the original locked bootloader. Does it not?

If you read some of the posts lately, it appears you're not the only one that is having trouble getting the OTA.

Verizon may be having some trouble on their end. It wouldn't be the first time...

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Did you try flashing the matched G7 Radio after installing CR 2.5 (which is a G7 Base) ?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] morrichad:
guyd glad you posted this, it got me to thing is there could an issue depending on how people went about doing their rooting/roms/unlocks if the issue may lie there somehow?

Could be causing some issue with OTA upgrade process, at this point who really knows other than Big Red & Sammy WTF is going on!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] AJ26T:
Can anyone help me on why 2.5 wont take my gmail account
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] morrichad:
Did you just fash and start the setup process?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] guyd:
It might be due to the fact that the AOSP based ROM's have their own Kernel.

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When I updated to CR 2.5, I Odined back to F2 (which is what originally came with my phone).

I took the OTA right afterwards with no problem. But that was a few days ago.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] morrichad:
Want to say if I remember nosympathy did a hybrid verion of the 2, want to say maybe it was root66, I think if I remember correctly. But it added root to Rom!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] AJ26T:
I flashed it went through aroma installet and it brought me too setup signin screen
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] tedescop:
Not sure why people are having problems, but I am still on Cleanrom2.1 with the CleanKernal and dirty tweaks. Also using the HD radios and absolutely no issues and amazing battery life.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] sfobrien:
At first I thought it sounded like you guys didn't lock your bootloader before Odining back to stock (which you should do), but I think that would give you the custom rom message during bootup. I think VZW is having issues. Couple nights ago we lost 3G and 4G service here in my area of southern Indiana.

Just a thought on not getting OTA update.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] morrichad:
Did get past all the VZW backup BS yet, next to the last part of setup should ask about if you have a Google/gmail account.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ltbakken:
FWIW I did relock before going to stock. same ota issue.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] morrichad:
​

Hell I didn't I just followed Droidstyle's guide to a T, he clearly states too lock the bootloader only if you plan on returning to stock & handing the back over to VZW/place of purchase!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] sfobrien:
Kind of confirms my theory then it's a VZW issue.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] davidnc:
I flashed the HD modems tho CWM a few days ago no issues is all good.

I wasn't expecting an big difference as my signal was fine with the F2 modems.At the same time it didn't hurt anything so I'm sticking with the HD modem. :)

Sent from my SIII
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] morrichad:
See David that is what Scott was talking about right here, . You flashed both HD radio???

Had to make an edit here, got ahead of myself!

David what kernel are you using by chance?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] AJ26T:
It didnt even do vzw back bs stuff

It did aroma installer and then went to startup and asked me to sign in downloaded twice and flashed twice same thing
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] morrichad:
Hate to have to ask this by chance did you check md5 before you started the flash, could possible be a bad download.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ltbakken:
thanks man. i may follow you depending on your results
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] AJ26T:
Yeah i did idk what a pain in the ass maybe i try again
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] morrichad:
Listen I would for good measure and one more thing & I know there is a lot of controversy over doing this measure, so I say screw it, its my phone and I will 3(triple wipe the sh!t of it)!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] minmongoblin:
For what it's worth, I downloaded the OTA in middle TN last night at around 9pm on Wi-Fi. No issues
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] eakeller:
Last night I went back to stock and received the OTA on the first try.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] morrichad:
I have seen this posted a few other places, in regards I thought VZW recommends you to take a OTA over wi-fi in the first place. If there is no restrictions in regards to an OTA via wi-fi/cellular could someone who knows for sure state if this is case?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Scott:
YEs, thats possible...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] tombepa:
I just wiped cache and flashed back did not wipe data and everything seems cool. No problem Scott. **** happens. We appreciate the work. We'll deal
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] desantim:
This is the first time I've experienced aroma installer, and hell yeah, it's slick as hell. I wish all roms had this option!

Thanks brochacho!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Scott:
Yeah, I am stretching myself too thing... I just busted out a One X ROM today... THis morning... Last night? Its getting blurry...

Good night all!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] situman:
Force closed while texting on SP2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] narsciso:
Can anyone please confirm the data speeds for me on this ROM? All of the ROMs have been giving me really bad data speeds, with the exception of Beans. Although Beans is quite fast for data it still isn't stock speeds for me. :(

And since I'm coming from Beans, can I flash this over 6.0.1.0? If twrp is the requirement I would assume that I would need to go back to stock kernel, and then install this over TWRP correct?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Scott:
Yeah, it deleted too many files with it. Dont use, just flash back over and you will be fine.

I never tried stock so I cant really compare, sorry!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] 1ManWolfePack:
SP3 coming soon? I know this sounds like an ETA request (I swear it's not) but I need to flash something today and this is one of the 3 I'm considering.

I just saw you mention something about it on your Site.

Thanks for your hard work! :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] situman:
For some reason my screen no longer rotates. Anybody else with this issue? Just to be clear im not referring to the homescreen. It wont rotate as im typing or texting or anywhere else.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] tiger505:
Mine rotates fine but I have not installed either sp add-ons. I'm running 1.2 until the fixes are in place.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Scott:
Yep, You can still flash the ROM without the service packs. All they do is eliminamte the OTA Updater. I just had ti delete a couple too many files. It happens!

All its going to do is delete FWUpdate.apk. I had it delte a couple fils related to messagin and security, whooops!

Just tested and it was fine for me. Make sure you didint accidentally toggle the rotate quick toggle to off.

-Scott
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] situman:
Auto rotate is checked. Is that what u r referring to? Is there someplace else i should ck?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Scott:
Im reffering to the quick toggles. When you pull down status bar?

Are you in the stock messaging app? What launcher are you using?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] situman:
Im using stock msg app. Noticed the rotation problem after flashn sp2 then reverting bak to regular 1.2 imihht do a full wipe and reinstall 1.2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Scott:
Interesting. I just did a full revert with no wipe and it was fine. This phone is crazy. My first Samsung. :silly:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] djisia87:
what kernel is good to flash with Clean Rom 1.2?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Scott:
Yep, v 1.20.2-stericson.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] narsciso:
So is flashing over 6.0.1.0 cool? I still don't know the best way to install your ROM since I'm on beans with imo's kernel. Sorry dude :(
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] tombepa:
I flashed it with 6.0.1.0 and I'm on imo's kernel 0.1 and no problems.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] 1ManWolfePack:
I have no idea where to find the service packs.

I feel stupid. Lol.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] tee00max:
What's the link for the HD kernels?? Because it seems like my battery is draining fast.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] sfobrien:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1850506
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] nyjumpman:
Got the ota from g1 base with no issues over 4G last night

Running oh so clean cleanrom 2.5
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] sfobrien:
And then by policy since you are not having SIM problems would make you keep your current card in refurb device ! LOL
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] tee00max:
Maybe I will let it do a few more charge cycles and see where it goes from there. Smooth but idk why I'm getting the battery issues.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] pschatz12:
Did they know that you unlocked your phone and flash roms when you took it back?

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Also, what did they tell you about the OTA and why its not coming up?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] sfobrien:
You can always Odin the leaked HD ROM then flash one of Scott's rooted stock versions. Wouldn't be outdated that way.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] tee00max:
So the OTA problem isn't Rom related??
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] eakeller:
Last night I downloaded the OTA via 4G with no problems. I think VZW recommends wifi because in general you're less likely to have a download time out or get corrupted. If I was on 3G I would definitely have gone to wifi.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] hopesrequiem:
There's no point to relock. Odin does that already. I don't see why waste your time when .tar files included the locked bootloader
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] pschatz12:
https://community.verizonwireless.com/thread/784597

Read the last comment from the guy that went to Verizon...they gave hima new SIM card and the issue was resolved...seems odd that they didn't give you a new sim
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ltbakken:
I'm waiting outside my towns faux Verizon. No corporate store in town. They open at one on Sundays apparently.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] mikaelchen357:
Inaccurate GPS

Okay, I searched this thread for GPS issues after flashing this rom and whatnot, and the only thing I could find is people saying their GPS is fantastic or they're not getting a lock at all, which are from older posts. Am I the only person whose GPS locks fine, but is really inaccurate?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ltbakken:
Confirmed. New SIM grabbed ota immediately off 4g
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] tee00max:
So there is a new update out right now??
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] eakeller:
This is interesting. There seems to be some difference in the way the s3 handles sim cards vs other phones. I have had two s3's, and each of them required a new sim card before they would activate on my account. Prior I had been using a razr Maxx, and for whatever reason when I stuck that sim into the s3 it just would not work.

I don't know how common my experience is, but when you take things into account such as what I found, the notorious No Sim problem, and now this OTA sim glitch, it seems a pattern might be there somewhere.

OK I know this post is speculation, but I hope its acceptable to post in a thread focused on TheGreatRom.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] eakeller:
Gotta love the "authorized reamsellers". I hate those money grubbers.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] flash_27:
Such a killer rom. Imagine this baby with Google Now.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ljbrenes:
Look for the Google Now in the OP, there is a link for a zip you can just fash. This installs Google Now in your phone, I have it running on 2.5 with no issues whatsoever.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] AJ26T:
Ok dumb question Ive downloaded this rom 4 times ive used md5 checker from play store and keeps giving me red md5 meaning its a bad md5 idk what else to do i want to run this rom
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] minmongoblin:
I've never paid attention to md5s and never had a bad outcome
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] AJ26T:
Well i usually never do either but ive tried to flash this rom 3 times and it never allows me to add my gmail account
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] minmongoblin:
Ah, that I can't help with, that sucks =( Hope someone else knows something
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ljbrenes:
so let me make sure I am understanding the last couple of pages on this thread... has anybody that was not getting the g7 OTA update gotten it now? I was probably the first one to post having such an issue. I gave up and just flashed 2.5 on top of stock F2.

If VZW fixed whatever the problem was I might Odin back to stock and try to get g7 OTA again.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] bbeelzebub:
Another one here that a new SIM allowed me to take the G7 upgrade. As soon as they activated the new SIM, the message came up instantly.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] musclehead84:
Can someone please point me to the g1 odin tar file? I've found lf2 and hd. Thanks

Sent from Galaxy SIII
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jdog94:
i know there is a link in this thread posted by scott several pages back it may be linked in the op

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Here is the original link to the G1 base...

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=29921524&postcount=94
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jdk2:
Courtesy of invisiblek: http://goo.im/devs/invisiblek/i535/...535VZWALG1_743127_REV09_user_low_ship.tar.zip
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] crankshot89:
Is there an advantage to flashing back to stock, grabbing update, and then reinstalling this rom?

I'm a total noob at this and very lost!

And what kernel should I use? Would stock work best with this rom?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] pschatz12:
I 2nd this...new SIM
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] BrUhNiGGs:
So its good to use the G1 radio with the G7 based rom?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] homephysician:
Wow! All these SIM card issues is a bummer. I feel blessed in that when I got my s3 and just dropped in my SIM card strait from my nexus it booted up. I have unlocked and rooted. Flashed beans, cm10, aokp, all of Scott's and pretty much every thing else. Running 2.5 with hd modem and kernel added on top. I am a stickler for clean wipes but on the latest stuff I have only wiped cache from backups. I just came from eclipse using a backup. All in all I think that there are inconsistencies in the s3 as far as manufacture. I know that on the nexus there were 2 countries they were produced. I kinda miss the nexus for its simplicity but my s3 out of the box just performs better.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] tee00max:
Ok so I have the HD kernel. Where do I get the HD radio from and can I flash that through recovery??
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] bobloblaw1:
Maybe the radio sticky thread would be a good place to start looking. SMH
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jdk2:
Scott made it pretty clear in this post: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=32471800&postcount=3340
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] morrichad:
I couldn't say for sure, cause I use ESfile Explorer for md5 values. I can say is check what md5 you receive against what Scott has posted and if they match, then flash away!

Good to hear and glad everything is working for you now!

Completely up to you and we all were there at some point as well. Scott has stated to at least try stock for a couple of days first. Good Luck in what decision you decide to make!

That is my current setup right now and seems to work better for me for now. Sssh! ...don't tell Scott about it or I'll have to suit up!

tee by now you should know better:eek: ...Ha! Ha!

Thank you for showing the lost sheep the way? ...lol!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] tillithz:
sorry so long to post this, its scott's fault for allowing the battery to last so damn long. ty
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] tee00max:
Yeah I know. I'm just slowly getting back into the swing of things on the website. Just looking for the best battery life. That's all. I have the HD radio and kernel loaded but I read where Scott said that wasn't a good combo so I'm still in experiment mode.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] morrichad:
Its all good man, no harm done!

Hey Scott have you seen this today, maybe a new Rom in the the turnpike since VRALHD:http://rootzwiki.com/topic/35020-dump-i535oyalg1-dev-edition-verizon-sgs3/

Edit this one from the Dev phone, damn it!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] tee00max:
This on stock 2.5 and stock kernel??
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Scott:
Yeah, but files are from G1 base. We are on G7.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] p-slim:
Is there anyway to clear gps, for some reason mine takes forever to lock
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] tu3218:
The app GPS status.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] guyd:
Consider yourself lucky. Sooner or later, it will bite you in the arse. For the ten seconds it takes to verify the MD5, I don't see why anyone wouldn't...

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Yes! You will update ALL the firmware to G7 versus just the ROM. Odin back to stock, grab the OTA, root, unlock bootloader, flash recovery, then full wipe your phone and install CR 2.5

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The G7 Radio is recommended to match the ROM/RIL of CR 2.5

But if you are satisfied with the G1 Radio, then just leave it be.

@ Scott

Looking at the files extracted the the dev phone, there is good cause to take any OTA updates when changing base.

aboot.mbn

boot.img

modem.img

param.img

rpm.mbn

sbl1.mbn

sbl2.mbn

sbl3.mbn

system.extracted.zip

system.img.zip

tz.mbn

There is a lot more here than just the Bootloader, Kernel, Modem, and ROM.

Some of these other files were updated in the G7 OTA.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Scott:
I dont quite understand what you are saying to me?

Wait I think I do... Your telling me that the devce comprise of more than what you think and when you update the Radios alone youa re not getting the full update and benefit of the new radio. Is that what you are saying that co-incides with what I have been telling people all along?

Or am I just lost?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] morrichad:
Here is my best idea of the day?!!! You tell me?

1- want excellent signal strength- go stand or live under VZW tower!

2- want excelent battery life- Do like the guy did in the orginal HTC Thunderbolt commercial, run a crap load of cables to lighting jumpers & wait for the lighting to hit!!!:highfive: ... Lol!!!

Now my suit is on & like Johnny Storm says ...FLAME ON!!!:D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Scott:
No we are not flamming in my thread!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] tu3218:
VRALG1 is the odin file we should go back to in order to accept the OTA correct? Looking at the guide and I'm pretty sure that's the latest or F2. Having a mind blank and forget what the correct file. Never have used odin so I'm nervous lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] guyd:
Yes!!! Just like on HTC phones, theres more to an OTA update than just the ROM, Kernel, and Radio. These firmware files listed below were extracted from the developer phone. I'm not certain, but this is what I think some of these files are used for (after the = sign)

aboot.mbn = Bootloader

boot.img = Kernel

modem.img = Radio

param.img = ?

rpm.mbn = ?

sbl1.mbn = ?

sbl2.mbn = ?

sbl3.mbn = ?

system.extracted.zip = ROM

system.img.zip = ROM

tz.mbn = ?

I have no idea what the other files (with ?) are used for.

In the G7 OTA update that you and I (and many others, but not all) took, some of these other ? unknown files were updated (you had the screenshot posted of those files from the OTA.zip several pages back). This "could" be a reason some people don't get the same results and experience with the new G7 Base of CR 2.5, when they just wipe their phone and flash up from a F2 or G1 base.

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I used the F2 Odin file, as that is what my phone originally came with. I took the G7 OTA just fine from it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] wmaudio:
I was running CR2.1 with the G7 stock kernel and modems. I booted to recovery (CWRM 2.2.2.0), wiped cache and dalvik, fixed perms, dirty flashed CR2.5 and rebooted into the ROM. I then rebooted to recoovery, wiped cache and dalvik, flashed DirtyTweaks 2.3 and booted into the ROM.

At that point, I had no network connectivity. I could not make phone calls nor obtain any kind of provider data connection. I could, however, connect to my home network with WiFi. So I backed up all my apps with TiBu, rebooted to recovery and performed a full cache/dalvik/data wipe/factory reset and fixed perms, but the issue persisted and I couldn't even go through the initial Android setup because it couldn't connect with data or voice service.

To resolve it, I rebooted to recovery, wiped cache and dalvik, fixed perms and flashed the G1 modems, but that didn't work. I tried using the same process to re-flash the G1 modems, but that didn't work either. I finally had to restore a nandroid of CR2.1. I'm back up and running now, but still not on CR2.5. Any thoughts? Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] tu3218:
I don't remember what my phone came with. Should that matter or what? I'm downloading G1 now.