yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
You can always download the rom and extract it from there.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] TheDeadWalk:
Has anybody seen a drop in battery life and performance? For some reason my device lags more now, when typing the keyboard stops working (I can press the keys but nothing appears in the text box) and this all started after the update.

Any idea what it could be? any way to maybe retry the update and see if that makes things better?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] SportingChap:
I have definitely noticed some lag/performance issues. But I've also been testing various apps right and left so I didn't know if it was the update or the apps. Plus I've noticed it most in SMS/MMS threads with 1,000+ messages, which I assume doesn't help one bit.

I haven't really been monitoring the battery life, but nothing has jumped out at me as being off.

I have not had your problem with the keyboard (using SwiftKey).

Maybe revert to backup, then reapply update via Kies? (OTA didn't work for me.)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Laggedoutal:
h2 is the new update

there is a new update already
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] rookiegenius:
they said this OTA will improve the stability. I say BS. THis update more like messes up my phone. even after I did a factory reset, it still somehow messed the phone's system sound up. (randomly does muted) :(. I restart and took the battery out and things seem fine so far.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] infectedspam:
I'm a bit lost here as I've read so many contradicting things. My wife's phone is a Tmo GS3, but she's already done the update to her phone. What method(s) do I need to follow get her phone rooted?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Cobra281:
you would still do this method of rooting;

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1771687 , even if you have the T999UVALH2 baseband version (settings > about device)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] infectedspam:
Interesting. So let me ask you three things.

1. Does this image include the update (I'm assuming it does)?

2. Does this overwrite all my settings and bring me back to square one (apps and all) requiring me to setup everything on my phone again?

3. If have another phone rooted with CWM, but the stock image... could I just flash that using odin over what I already have, or do I need to unroot first?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Cobra281:
1) yes, the T999UVALH2 is the most recent update(screen brightness slider in the status bar, etc.)

2) yup, it will revert your phone back to the way it was out-of-the-box, in addition to giving you root access. all your apps and settings will have to be reinstalled.

3) assuming it's the same phone and same carrier, i don't see why you couldn't do a CWM restore in recovery.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] PrimeNemesis:
Mine is only rooted and it won't take.

I get a failure every time.

Is this update even worth the trouble? Shouldn't I we just wait until we get JB or better yet there is a stable JB ROM?

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Does Keis work on Win7 machines? I always had so much trouble with it. It bricked a phone when I was using WinXP
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] iGoOsE76:
Just wait... it shouldn't be too long till T-Mobile releases the official update. I really don't mind waiting since I use my N7. Its already has jb.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] infectedspam:
Everything worked just fine, except one thing. The notification saying that there is a T-mobile update available is still in the notification bar. How do I get rid of that?

edit: Nevermind, I found a thread about it. You can delete the update under /cache/fota and then do the update and it will fail and remove the notification. I didn't have anything in that directory because I just installed that firmware so I just tried the update causing it to fail and allowing it to clear the notification.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] freshjr:
did this update break anyone elses spellcheck on the samsung keyboard.

ill stays as ill

hry doesnt go to hey

the proper words show up in the word prediction box but they do not replace themselves.

I tried clearing the data and toggling all the switches already
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] g2uzer:
Yup, it did mine also, so I'm using SwiftKey now,which Imo is better
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] freshjr:
while swiftkey is a better keyboard. the samsung one is more astehically pleasing. cant do it.

but my fingers are getting far more accurate
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] aqm92:
Any permanent method to solve wifi bug 'avoided poor network connection' other than wifix on cm9 fxp133. It happens after i use mobile data. My wifi is now unusable...
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] pritpal17:
Is the wifi not turning on at all, if its not then try flashing another kernel.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Dev Jaskirat:
Try flashing FXP132's kernel! You can find it in the zip.
[HTC EVO 3D] der_harpi:
Hi,

the Download TeamGenesisROM3D v5.1 not Working.

greetz

Harpi
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dogoku:
Hello all.

Yesterday was not a good day for me. After dropping my SGS2 on the ground, shattering its screen, i turned to my cousins broken SGS which had a common boot loop problem, with Download Mode working. So i started working to fix that problem, using Odin or Heimdall and various files i found from threads across the forum.

Long story short, the FixRecovery.tar, seemed to have done the trick cause i was seeing Recovery Mode but after a couple of failed attempts to clear the cache and personal data, the device started looping into Recovery mode as well.

Back in Download mode i went, i flashed a new PIT (with re-partition on, auto-reboot off) but after 10 minutes of nothing happening, i was forced to pull the battery out

Now im stuck with a phone with no PIT and Download mode reboots every 10 sec, even when its connected to Odin, meaning i cannot flash anything on it

Any help is more than welcome
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xsenman:
First remove battery, Ext SD card and sim card, reinsert battery and try for download mode

Next If you Click My Android Collections Link below, you can try the Quick solutions First and If not working download recovery Kits and try
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dogoku:
Phone has no extSD or Sim in it. And i remove the battery for 1 min before trying to go into Download mode

I did have a look at your links last night actually. The pit i flashed was the 512 pit you linked (but i had re-partition ticked)

In any case, my main concern is that Download Mode keeps looping as well, so i cannot flash anything. Is there a way to keep it Download Mode active long enough for a flash? (cause 10sec is not enough)
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xsenman:
try and download Andro platina Utility and use it in adb mode ( same links page)
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dogoku:
thank you, i will give it a try :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kbal:
Empty battery? Maybe Download mode is restarting because ther's not enough juice to keep it running.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dogoku:
thx for your help guys. i sent it off to a repair shop, since it wasnt behaving at all
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mscibek:
tried to root stock Sprint s3 tonight and ended up with soft brick. I get the samsung logo, vibration, then shuts off. I can get to download and recovery modes. Tried to flash the stock rom but keep getting a fail in odin 3.04. Tried to do the PIT but got fail on that too. The stock LG8 rom is getting to "system.img" in odin then failing. I'm not sure where to go from here. Please help.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] gtuansdiamm:
Try this

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=28807761

Use the Odin tar from here

It should work

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Emperor using psycommu
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Wolfbeef123:
can you send me a link to the file you are trying to ODIN?

If it fails at SYSTEM, i might be able to fix the image.

thanks!

Edit: nevermind gtuansdiamm beat me to it

good job, my friend... very well played :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mscibek:
Thanks guys!! I found that tar last night and started the download then went to bed. Loaded it this morning and phone is back up and running. Not sure what I did wrong when trying to root. I'll give it another try tonight. Thanks again!!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mscibek:
correction, that rom gave me root... =)

I got that one and unrooted stock rom last night apparently. Now if I can just get Google Wallet to work again I'll be doing good....haha
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] molitar:
Thanks this is what I needed after using the wrong program to edit build.prop I could no longer boot at all.. Thanks to pointing me to the correct ROM here I am now unbricked :)
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] aag777:
Would developer port SystemUI.apk & Home.apk of Xperia GX to One X? Please developers...

Cosmic Flow wallpaper works on our One X. I have tested it & it has much better quality than the one from old Xperia.

Thanks..

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1827096

http://www.mediafire.com/?0wddo2wvo2qxwt1
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] oddfuturejoey:
LOL
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] m24mura:
Just checked for software update and downloading it right now. Its 94.45MB. Anyone know what this update is for?

Finished downloading and try to install but failed. Is it because my phone is rooted?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] chrisram88:
Maybe that's why. I'm not rooted so ill try it. Brb

Edit.: updated no problem now we haz brightness slider on notification

Sent from my SGH-T999
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] aristo2jzgte:
dl it right now! ill keep you guy posted!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] coed234:
So far the only I have noticed is the brightness control on the notification drop down and bunch of updates from the play store dealing with tmobile apps
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] falcons2:
Did you lose root??
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Crisisx1:
You can't get ota updates installed if your rooted and running custom revocery
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] 1SiK1500:
I have no updated showing up? Maybe it hasnt been pushed yet. Ill try again with a reboot... Located In Orlando Fl.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] falcons2:
I don't have a custom recovery I'm just rooted
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] AxAtAx:
Not true, I am running custom mod, and the update showed up.

94mb, is FreeGS3 considered a custom? I thought it was. Dang, someone else do the update an post here, I am not running it yet....oops, did not read your post, you said it will not update. whew..I am going to cancel.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Crisisx1:
Obviously if you're running a different rom then you have a custom recovery
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] SebasC:
Tried updating here but says software is up to date.. Running rooted stock rom.. (T999UVLEM) (Minnesnowta)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] AxAtAx:
You are correct sir, brain dead here this morn. Actually, I thought even a modded stock rom was not a custom. I stand corrected.

Thank you.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] SebasC:
http://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-4446

here more info!

ps. if you cant update through phone just use KIES...
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Naaser:
try kies
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] stevessvt:
Anyone reroot after the update?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] falcons2:
Mine still says that to. I'm in Ohio
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] stevessvt:
Mine says same, but is updating with kies.

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Mine with TWRP and rooted was successfully updated.

I am now unrooted, superuser app is gone, and stock recovery is in place.

Base band is now T999UVLH2

Build number IMM76D.T999UVALH2
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] SebasC:
Possibility of rerooting after this update at all? Now I'm stuck with all this.. **** no one cares about...
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] jellydroid13:
Can anyone check if there is allshare cast now under more settings?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] stevessvt:
Yes it is.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] rmelendez3:
did you do the carrieriq mod? did it come back with this update?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] stevessvt:
I did not, but I'm guessing it would be back since it seems to be bone stock again.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] 1SiK1500:
I cant get Kies to funcation propelly. Having a ton of problems.

EDIT: I was using a super cheap non-factory cable. Replaced it, Phone synced perfectly. Downloading now.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] rmelendez3:
Ok I just updated via kies. it puts the carrieriq package back but it doesn't seem to be running according to voodoo carrieriq detection.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] sriharsha_ss:
Used Kies to update phone with stock rooted firmware + CWM...Updated in 15 minutes..All apps stay intact...Had to re root using the procedure used earlier..
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] 1SiK1500:
reboot and check?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] chrisram88:
You should reboot and check then

Sent from my SGH-T999
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Zylograth:
5 or 6 times...

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Well I installed the update at Noon and now at 2PM I just noticed that 4G came back. Weird...
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] adolfo778:
it was probably your coverage
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Zylograth:
I have been at my office the whole time, where I have always had a great 4G signal. I think it just had an issue registering on the network.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] gbzbar:
I'm so happy they got rid of that stupid after call screen. I hated that thing. Also, the keyboard is updated, in addition to the brightness slider. Music square works with music from the external SD card, and you can return to the main list of music from the now playing window. Very nice. Lots of changes they didn't put in the change log.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] bauerlucas:
No more universal search. But I never used in any way.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] danielrod:
Does anyone know if you can still root the old way after this update?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] micahman:
Update is awesome, everything seems snappier and the brightness control and new keyboard are great. I'll be using this until CM10 is a bit more stable.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] nyyankees3511:
Theres also a new camera firmware that you need to update manually, previously mine showed zdfe02 and now its updated to zdff03. To do so go to the dialer and type *#34971539# then hit “Phone / CAM FW Ver check” and if the phone FW is different than the cam FW you then hit "phone to cam FW write (rear)" and reboot.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] stevessvt:
Your right, I just updated to zdff03. Notice any differences with it?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ChitownWingMan:
Does anybody know how to extract just the files that have changed so we don't have to lose root when we do the update? Is this even possible?

thanks...
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ayeitschris:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1838101

Or if that's not what your looking for. There's an app called OTA root keeper by voodoo in the playstore that keeps root when you update. But I'm not sure if it'll work. Haven't tried.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] knarfies:
Still nothing for abq nm. Any others still waiting for ota?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ChitownWingMan:
I believe that one doesn't have the radio update in it. Please correct me if I am wrong.

Thanks...
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ayeitschris:
no it does not contain the updated radio, but the same person posted the updated radio you can flash after it
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] spodie:
There Must be two things done to this:

1. Find a way to root...

2. Make a mod that restores universal search

3. Make sure this is all that has negatively changed.....

Any devs up to this challenge?

Maybe we could start a bounty for these two things....? I got 20$ on it:

Ideas anyone?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] x0xhellx0x:
Understanding the Update

A software update for the Samsung Galaxy S III is now available to update to Android version 4.0.4 / Software T999UVLH2 via Over the Air (OTA) and Samsung Kies. This update includes AllShare Cast and improves device performance and stability.

Software version

See also: Check the Software version.

Current Version

Version:

Android version 4.0.4/Software version T999UVLH2

Approved 8/16/2012

New Feature

AllShare Cast

Improvements:

Resolved the error, ‘Enter MAC address' after entering the correct MAC address in the Mobile HotSpot configuration page if the MAC address entered did not contain the colons (:) or spaces.

Resolved issue where the contents of a Home screen folder would be rearranged alphabetically after a reboot.

Resolved issue where the name does not populate when trying to add a contact with NameID information, you must manually add.

Android version 4.0.4/Software version T999UVLG1/T999UVLEM

Version:

Android version 4.0.4/Software version T999UVLG1

Android version 4.0.4/Software version T999UVLEM

Original software 6/21/2012

Features:

4.8” Super AMOLED HD (1280x720) screen

Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ S4 Processor with 1.5 GHz Dual-Core CPUs

Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

2GB RAM. 16 GB or 32 GB of internal memory, expandable MicroSD slot

Advanced 8MP camera with LED Flash and 1.9MP front facing camera

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[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] clninja:
Ive noticed much better samsung keyboard. Allshare cast. Different colors natively for notifications via led. A little snappier. Wifi calling icon bas changed and looks TONS better. And the brightness slider. Ill post more changes when I find them

Edit : an app called "vpn client" was also added
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] knarfies:
I did notice that right after i booted, that apps started fc. If this happens, i just made sure to uninstall and reinstall them again. Only like three apps had an issue.

Also, now im still a noob and am not sure if this is common knowledge but if your on the no counter trip stock rom and used rootkeeper in order to get the update, make sure to get back out of unroot and update super user again. Seems as though anytime my phone starts lagging or getting fc, either busybox or superuser needs to be updated. Hope this helps
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] garlandpr:
I downloaded the update yesterday but I guess it did not install. I do no see all the changes you guys mentioned.

Do you know where I can find on my phone the update so I can try to install it.

Thanks
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] 24dupo24:
Make sure you check out the camera with the new update. New features have been added! We have more effects and i believe some added shooting modes. Especially like the blue - green - red/yellow color pop effects.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] knarfies:
Yeah, go to settings/about device and at the top is software update. Tapbit and see what it does.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] xxjrsmith3xx:
Just try this out damn. this just added a lot more to pictures.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Pig Vomit:
Updated via Kies, no problems, but download and update seemed slow to me. Guess I'm used to faster CM9 updates on my old Vibrant.

Samsung seems to be doing better with their updates. At least I can finally come away with the impression that they didn't screw this one up. They screwed up every single one on my Vibrant.

The additions, especially screen brightness dropdown, are welcomed. The one thing I would have really liked to have gotten is the ability to change the sound of the water droplet when touching the screen. Still have sound turned off because the droplet is so intrusive.

(Still) Running stock until CM10 is a little more polished. Glad to see they are up to nightlies.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] edboy21:
Just got the update 5 hours ago by ota (socal). Its a good update, but I really wished they would have fixed the cell standby problem.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] lostincyberspace:
Hi!

Has anyone notice an increase in their call volume level (louder) since doing the update? Thanks! :)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] edboy21:
To me, its the same
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ryumo:
This also kills universal search unfortunately.....
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] :
Will this update the modem and kernel?

Is this a full rom with all the parts?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] xxjrsmith3xx:
it sure is.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] bipoler:
duh ..... You are privy to root yet you squander at this fallacy... What an idiot question
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] flak0:
Confirmado
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] potentdro:
Ha Thats pretty awesome.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Evo_Pimpin:
Thanks for the tip. Never would have known about it.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Evo_Pimpin:
Strange my red/yellow doesn't work. Just shows all the colors like a normal picture. Does your red/yellow work?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ingenious247:
It does work.. you have to remember there are reds and yellows embedded in many colors, so it picks up anything with a red/yellow hue to it
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] jjlean:
How did you know about this? lol! Nice! Thanks!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] bipoler:
It's a sham don't do it
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] einrae214:
I lost tmobile name id.apk when we updated

Okay so when I unrooted and restored to stock. Then updated through samsung kies and looked through out the app list I saw it there. I know its pointless but it impossible to install it without the stock apk and some additional libs files. But thanks for looking
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] edboy21:
Can you tell us why?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Chuki82:
Is this within the Camera App itself? I wonder if us Sprint users will get it.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] 24dupo24:
Yes, its in the camera app in the effects icon.

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I've seen on XDA here that it's causing FC's on the camera. I like my camera, wouldn't take the chance screwing it up. What comes with the update is a nice upgrade. I haven't heard of anything new in this firmware upgrade trick.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ingenious247:
the camera upgrade you get from the firmware upgrade is the same one being discussed, but I wouldn't do it through that menu settings because that means you're not on the updated firmware

Sent from the current Heavy Weight Champ GALAXY SIII
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] edboy21:
Darn! I did this update, but so far no FCs. Fingers crossed.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Chicago281:
I did it also and my Camera is operating just fine.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] saldebot:
My camera is also working just fine.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
There's a camera mod on themes and apps someone had asked about from a different phone. That was causing fc's, maybe someone confused the two?

Plus I don't see why you couldn't reinstall the original firmware, run the same code and revert back if you had a problem. Of course I haven't tried that but if I had problems that's what id do.

I haven't seen anywhere that people are complaining about fc's after this. Doesn't mean I missed it along the way, but I think I woulda seen it.

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Is there another way that you are aware of? I thought the point was if your cameras firmware didn't update with the rest of the system, this would update it to match.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ingenious247:
I don't think it's possible that the new camera wouldn't be in the OTA

Sent from the current Heavy Weight Champ GALAXY SIII
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] 24dupo24:
I saw buried in one of the other threads that started out about something else, then turned towards the update fixing the things they were discussing. The camera FC's were talked about in that thread but got quickly turned towards the other upgrade features. For the life of me I can't remember what thread i was in.

As long as it works and you dont have a problem ... good deal.