yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] SportingChap:
I've used two different versions of Odin and two different T-Mobile stock recoveries (other one is here), and I can't get stock recovery to replace CWM on my GS3. Odin reports that the flash is successful, but when it reboots, ROM Manager still shows me as having latest CWM Touch, and the T-Mo update fails. I'm attempting the update via Kies right now, but I anticipate failure due to CWM still being installed as recovery.

-- I have Cerberus anti-theft installed, but I don't see anything about protecting recovery.

-- I have Busybox installed, but that shouldn't affect recovery.

Any ideas?

EDIT: Interestingly enough, where the OTA update failed, the Kies update went smooth as silk. Now to re-root and remove bloatware! :D
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] redh0rse:
Are you referring to MrRobinson's rooting method? I'm waiting for it too.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] bongification:
Im unable to update. I used Odin to flash the stock recovery, then downloaded the update via settings-> about device-> software update. Installing reboots the phone but then fails and reverts to current state. I can't update through kies also bc it just says "connecting", no errors. I tried uninstalling/reinstalling drivers but kies never completes connecting. Any help?

EDIT: I uninstalled all my samsung drivers and Kies from "Programs and Features" in win7, deleted Samsung folders from HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE and HKEY_CURRENT_USER. Reinstalled Kies and connected my phone to install the drivers. Kies was stuck in the connecting loop still, so I unmounted my sd card, turned on USB debugging and Kies finally connected and asked to upgrade. Upgrading at this moment.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] netfortius:
So - is the original posting still good, or not

TMO keeps reminding me about the update available for my (presently rooted, but still stock ROM) SG3. Is the original posting a proven method, or does anyone have any pointers on where to start looking (devel forum?!?) for getting the phone in a state to be able to take the firmware updates? TIA.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] bikrame:
I cant flash stock recovery via Odin :( tried 2 version of Odin and several time but no luck . it stuck on odin saying recovery.img on message box.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] bikrame:
Got my phone bricked because of this method. Now stockedbon download mode and odin doesnt pass it.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] cybrnook:
From reading both your replies in both threads http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=30791677#post30791677, it seems your issues are not with the guides, but with your PC/ODIN.

What version of ODIN are you using? Please use 3.07 and perhaps re-install the correct drivers and try another PC.

If there is something else on your PC that is scanning for your device, it will take that process.

What I noticed, if you have Kies running at the same time as Odin, Kies takes priority and will not let Odin control the USB device. Once you disable Kies (Exit), Odin will take over.

Both times Odin has been your issue.

This guide will not "Brick" your phone if you follow it exactly. Also, a Brick is a device that will no longer work, your device can boot and enter Download mode, so its not bricked.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] cybrnook:
Update OP with an ODIN build of the latest TWRP 2.2.2.0
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] bobshute:
I got the OTA notification and folllowed your instructions

odined the stock recovery - pass -check

did the OTA update - check

odined CWM recovery - pass - check

Tried to boot into recovery and it booted into stock recovery. I went back into download mode and odined a different cwm.tar, it passed but I'm still stuck in stock recovery.

Any thoughts?

stock, rooted, cwm
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Delete these

/system/recovery-from-boot.p

/system/etc/install-recovery.sh

Then install custom recovery and you should be good to go.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] cybrnook:
Got another guide for that :)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1821681
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] projectseahorse:
Hello,

I'm having trouble flashing the SuperSU.zip. where do I do it at? In the recovery, there is only install, and even so I cannot find the zip file once I click the install button. ( I had already put the zip file in the directory)

I also tried using ODIN and the PDA button to try to flash SuperSU.zip, but ODIN system cannot find the file. I'm a noob.

Any help would be greatly appreciate! Thanks

PS Sorry if I asked the same question twice. I tried PMing you but I was not sure if the PM went through.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Cant flash zips in odin, cwm or twrp will flash that for you. There are odin flashable ones out there. Odin uses .tar files.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] projectseahorse:
I'm kind of a noob for this, so please forgive me when I ask this. How do I flash zip in twrp? I installed the twrp as recommended on the instruction.

Thanks for the help!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] colbyrainey:
Either that or uncheck reboot in Odin. This phone will try to overwrite your recovery image with every boot so just go from download mode straight to recovery mode without rebooting.

Sent from my rooted T-Mo SGS3.

If I've helped you, be sure to use the thanks button!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] projectseahorse:
I'm so sorry sir, but I'm so confused. Could you please explain to me step by step. Thank you so much!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
I already posted the fix for this a page or so ago.

Sorry, only have a min.

Find twrp file (.tar) in development and download on pc.

I dont want to try to guide you from memory and forget something but you'll likely find its already posted over there anyway.

If you still dont have it ill try to chime in again a little later.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] cybrnook:
Copy the SuperSU file to your SD card http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1269984&d=1345396204

Then enter TWRP (Volume up + HOME + Power)

Once in TWRP, click the "Install" button right on the front page, select External SD card the top (If you put the SuperSU file on your external)

Navigate the touch file explorer to your SUperSU.zip file and select it

It will prompt you to install, swipe your finger to accept, then it should install no issues.

Your timing will need to be right. If you flash TWRP in Odin, then let the phone BOOT to android after that before you flash SuperSU, it will overwrite TWRP with the original recovery.

So, you need to Flash TWRP in Odin, then Instantly go into recovery when the phone tries to reset (Before it first boots)

After that, you will need to follow the other link I posted in here about removing the two files to prevent it from overwriting the recovery (Worry about this later)

TWRP should look like this:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] projectseahorse:
it worked! Thank you thank you thank you sir for your kind help and patience in guiding me. I also followed your instruction to use root explorer and navigated to /system and /system/etc to find those two files, but I cannot find the two files I was suppose to delete. Is it something to be concerned about?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] cybrnook:
If they are not there, don't worry about it! Your all set
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DaMagicTicket:
i keep getting update failed to install
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shameem2k:
Hi Guys,

I'm having problems searching for contacts by providing a part of the characters in a contact on my Galaxy S3 running ICS 4.0.4. I had the issue on my Stock ROM and recently switched to Foxhound ROM, still same issue,

I have contacts stored as: KSA/Amwaj/Nandy

When I try to search by typing just 'Nandy' it doesn't return any result. The same kind of search on my Thrive tablet running ICS flawlessly returns the result.

Anyone else facing similar issue? Any ideas?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Arsaw:
Are you using the dialer to search your contact?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shameem2k:
Yes, I'm using both dialer as well the google search, both do not return the desired result. Please advise.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shameem2k:
Please can someone advise, I'm having this problem from a long time.
[HTC Sensation] mikeschevelle:
So my computer is being stupid and wont let me S-Off

I basically need to get my phone stock, unroot GB, then get the OTA ICS from T-Mo, then unlock and go from there??

I cannot for the life of me find a way to get back to stock GB. (currenty rooted on GB)

Im not really worried about S-Off, just getting ICS :)
[HTC Sensation] jslim38:
Is this what your looking for http://www.filefactory.com/f/c87a2330449af512/ you will need to download the ruu to your pc and connect your device via USB and follow the on screen prompts don't worry flashing the ruu is slow but it will provide you with a stock Rom and there's one ruu that you will see with the firmware 3.32 and 3.33 and both are Tmo
[HTC Sensation] Terepin:
What, tutorials ain't enough for ya?

Odoslané z HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio Z715e cez Tapatalk 2
[HTC Inspire 4G] pelino01:
I changed ROMs to aospX BR6 to try ICS. Really like the ROM so far. Only thing is that the Radio is showing 12.56.60.25U_26.10.04.03_M when I think it should be upgraded to 12.59.60.26P_26.11.04.21_M. Where do you download the new radio and RIL for Existz aospX rom and how do you install? Thanks.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Teichopsia:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=30272652

The lattest at&t radio is several pages back. If you have a desire hd, well, find a desire hd radio.

Sent from a dream.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Gizmoe:
I recommend .06.06.30 for aosp but either way go to radio thread linked in above post.
[HTC Inspire 4G] imparatore:
Here is the radio thread for Inspire 4g.There you can find how to flash.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1106324
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pup_Skag:
I recently came into the possession of an Xperia Play and I have been left confused by the situation. The touch screen does not work but the buttons do... It is running the default modded Sony version of Android, It is a few months old and I have a feeling that it is a software problem rather than a hardware problem. I am wondering if there is any rooting method that would be suitable for my situation or should I just give up on the phone?

Any help would be appreciated
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fma965:
flash back to stock and check the touchscreen,
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pup_Skag:
It's not rooted and it's already running the stock version of aneroid. I'm trying to figure out if I could root it without being able to access the phone's settings. I believe installing third party apps is enabled. Should I just try superoneclick or would I risk bricking it
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cippi21:
Yii don't need to have it rooted to flash back to stock...just download the stock.ftf and flash it via flashtool

Here is the link for flashtool http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1351299

Here some stock fw http://www.xperiagamer.com/XXX-Zone/Stock-Roms/
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pup_Skag:
There's a problem with that too. Flashtool wont recognise that there's a device connected since I can access the "Allow USB" on my phone:( Can you think of any ways around that?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fma965:
you realise flashtool requires the device to be in flashmode right? its either back or search during usb connected but i always get confused which 1 it is

Sent from my Samsung N130 Netbook powered by Android-x86
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pup_Skag:
Of course... that's embarrasing:o Right , ok ... I flashed 2.3.3 on it and the touchscreen still isn't working! hmmm... should I just give up on it or is there anything else I could do?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fma965:
my vote is hardware issue
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cippi21:
agree possibly digitizer issue...in that case u can buy a cheap one on ebay
[General Questions and Answers] drama1er1:
hi everyone i just wanna ask you guys if it will be a good idea to trade my sensation for a nexus s im a noob so i really dont know alot about it

i just know that the sensation has a dual core and a 4.3 screen idk what about the nexus s just it has jb thats really it

ppl are telling it is a good trade i just wanna ask you guys if it will be and if you guys can give me some info
[General Questions and Answers] Alarmmy:
It's a downgrade in term of hardware. Nexus S is single core, lesser ram, and lower camera quality than Sensation. The only thing that Nexus S gets over Sensation is software support from Google. However, there are a lot of devs in xda will bring the best roms to Sensation. If I were u, i wouldnt trade
[General Questions and Answers] Theonew:
I would not do it. The Nexus S has a single core processor and is a bit outdated compared to the Sensation. I'm sure there are jb custom ROMs for your Sensation. IMO, it wouldn't be a good trade.

Side note: Are you sure its not a Galaxy Nexus?
[General Questions and Answers] drama1er1:
Yeah its a nexus s I wish it was a galaxy nexus lol but thanks for the info

$ent from my $ensational $ensation
[General Questions and Answers] drama1er1:
Thanks for the info

$ent from my $ensational $ensation
[General Questions and Answers] winomat:
i wouldnt have trade it as well...im really satisfied with my sensation... :good:
[HTC One V] Confused.brit:
I've recently made the switch from a HTC Desire to a HTC One V. I don't mind the stock ROM, but the battery life sucks... Looking around, i see the bootloader unlocks easily, and rooting can be done easy, but I always thought without s-off, we couldnt change the ROM?

Anyway, i'm itching to find out what is doable here, and you guys are the experts... Fill me in will ya?
[HTC One V] UnrevealedM:
After unlocking the bootloader and rooting, you can install any ROM and any Kernel you'd like as long as it's compatible with the ROM you're planning to use. We have a variety of awesome ROMs including Sense ROMs if you like Sense or Vanilla ICS/JB if you like that, too. SuPrimo and myOneV are Sense ROMs and CyanogenMod 9 is stock ICS and CyanogenMod 10 is stock Jelly Bean. Go ahead and pick your poison.

-M
[HTC One V] ThePresence:
As we don't have s-off till now hence you have to flash kernels through fastboot and after that you can flash roms(compatible with flashed kernel) via recovery.....
[HTC One V] mohammad0089:
So its not possible to install different RUUs to phone as long as it's not s -off, am I right?
[HTC One V] ThePresence:
Yup correct....
[HTC One V] PeartFan40:
Thread moved to Q&A. If your thread is a question, please keep it in Q&A. Thank you.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

"If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice"
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ronrocket:
I found this good method to root ICS phone at:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1746794

(Method 1 - Recommended - Push superuser + Busybox (Now v1.20.2) in recovery).

On this way, it uses these files to root:

1. recovery-clockwork-4.0.1.5-galaxys2.zip

2. CWM_Root_SuperSU.0.94-Busybox.1.20.2-S2-signed.zip for Chainfire SuperSU (the one that comes with CF_Root)

3. CWM_Unroot_SuperUser-Busybox-Uninstaller-Update1-signed.zip (to unroot)

But my phone is on GingerBread. Can I apply this method for my GingerBread phone ? Should I use the same files to root or need to use other files ?

Thanks.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fxrb:
I suggest you first upgrade to ICS and then follow the steps in the rooting guide you found.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ronrocket:
Can I use Method 1 to root on GingerBread

But I do not upgrade to ICS because there is a bug eMMC on ICS 4.0.4 (brick phone), I'm afraid to wait for a newer version.

So could you tell me another method to root on GB without using insecure kernel ?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jokesy:
Yeah, I know a method to root gingerbread galaxy SII without flashing insecure kernel, but you will still need a pc connection.

If you are interested, send me a PM (the app is not supported on xda)

Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ksilver89:
That method will work on GB/ICS/JB, provided your recovery can install update from sdcard.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mervlee:
Hi all. I'm on a stock WW .40 ROM and have rooted it using the 1-Click method from the Development page.

I accidentally deleted some apps using Titanium, and after reading that some of those apps are required for the upcoming JB 4.1.1 update, I'm trying to restore the ROM back to stock using the image from Asus website.

However, I am not able to get my TF300TG to do so. When at boot up, it prompts whether to enter RCK mode, after which it displays only 2 options, Wipe Data or the Android logo.

I read somewhere that someone mentioned that the 1-Click method might kill the recovery.

Would appreciate if anyone can provide me any leads to getting my tablet back to the complete stock ROM.

Regards.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rboutin2:
I am not positive on this, cuz I am looking for a way to go back to stock also, but from what i have read so far, it appears you have to unlock your bootloader to get access to fastboot, then flash the blob file from the asus website. Hopefully someone who knows more will chime in, and tell us if this is correct or not. I am assuming so far, there is no way to go back to stock without an unlocked bootloader.
[Transformer TF300T Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ToddEDM:
im looking for this exact info as well... please help
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mptherealmp:
I've searched and not found so if it's posted, just delete or whatever is necessary.

Looking at Bestbuy's web site and also calling a local store (Detroit area, Michigan), the price of the EvoLte has dropped to $100.

Not sure what other offers are included.

Also seems that you cannot get to the actual EvoLte page unless you click on the link for "reviews" for the devices.

Anyone have any info on if Bestbuy is trying to sell them out and not restock? I know they've had a bunch of returns in this area because of the constant busy signal problems when making calls with bad service connections. Just speculation, no facts. I've actually had to swap 2 EvoLte's myself.

Here's the link.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] 00dahc:
That's what I paid at Best Buy 2 months ago.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] MexPwrEng:
Costco $100

Same price at Costco

sorry, I cant post the link. :(
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mptherealmp:
Of course, because you were smart enough to cash in on some of the promos available at that time.

This is the price without any promos or deductions. The list price.

They just lowered it today, at least that's what they told me when I got my price match refund back from the LTE I got for a friend last month.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] 00dahc:
I just told them the price that Amazon had it for down the street and they beat the price.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] grrmisfit:
I read this is new line only not upgrade
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] snaky90:
Hi !

I'm interested in learning how to modify the look of my android, and also to create themes.

I have read information about changing icons, such as the battery (systemUI.apk), but I want to learn a little more, or document myself about it, such as changing the color of the fonts on the notification bar, moving the clock site on the notification bar, etc...

Where could document myself and find detailed information about this topic?

Thanks !!!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vivek_bhoj:
Check this thread for theming:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=916814
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] drama1er1:
i just got a g2 and it has 2.3 on it im a noob as this and i really dont know how to root i heard from a friend that i have to downgrade it but idk how

is there a way that i can just root it with to?
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] OriginalGabriel:
http://xdaforums.com/wiki/HTC_Vision#Rooting_the_Vision_.28G2.2FDZ.29_and_DHD
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shared_ptr:
Sorry to say that, but if you can’t use the search function, you should probably not be trying to root your phone ;)
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] drama1er1:
Thanks
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NEXUSBOY:
Before goin into root u must get a clear idea about it..otherwise you l end up in bootlop problems.

sent from my htc
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] strip419:
The best way to safely root you g2 >

Google unlockroot this is a software that roots your phone all you need is an internet connection this software will root your phone with super user installed and you have no problem

NO need to do complecated stuf enable USB debugging connect to pc and follow the instruction

HIT THANKS IF I HELPED
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] demkantor:
Huh, I can't imagine this to be the safest way to root your phone, being I have only now just hearted about it from you I can't say I am an authority on this, but just browsing the site a bit it seems like the opposite of safe... reminds me of lots of the one click root ideas... yeah I know some work fine but... yeah I suggest be skeptical and read up first before doing this
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] strip419:
Well how do you want a noob to use adk for this that process is quite long and has realy scared people fom rooting and enjoying thier phones....i dont know of where you were told this is not safe i have rooted my G2 and GS2 with this and a lot of my guys phones too not even a pin droped and every thing worked.....or do you know of any phone that has been bricked with that software??????
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PNuT.:
you dont fancy testing it for us then :laugh:
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kbeezie:
I think a lot of your information is outdated, for example Visionary is extremely outdated for most of the firmwares that's out now. The method outlined in the XDA Wiki as well as the Cyanogenmod Wiki is proven to work without fail (with the assumption that the end user actually follows the instructions to the letter).

The one click method tends to have problems and ends up in here for help, and far as hearing about it, normally hear complaints about their phone being bricked and how to fix it, they don't go into details exactly on "how" they bricked it, just that they whine and whine to unbrick it.

PS: I wish there was a way to remove an accidental thanks.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] strip419:
Well true there are some bad one click softs out there thats why i recommended what i have tried without problems........the fact that some are bad does not make dem all bad if only we bring up those that have bricked phones and those that helped cos not anybody has it easy with the XDA method by the way i recommend what i have tried so trust me what will i get by bricking someones phone (same module and and it worked)

PS:giving back your thanks.....
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kbeezie:
But of course with lack of information (ie: what phone did you have, what firmware was it at, was it originally Froyo, etc?), people attempting to do the same tends to cause problems.

Though in my opinion, if you can't handle the method outlined in the XDA wiki (which will work with any version of the phone, including instructions for making a gold card), then it's probably not the best idea to even attempt having a rooted phone.
[General Questions and Answers] CurlyWatts:
Hiya folks,

I'm sorry if this is old ground, but I'm desperate to find sabnzbd on android so i can use it on my S3. I've read many posts, with confused replies regarding remote control access etc.

I was using isabnzbd on my iPad, works great and I simply want the same functionality on android, is this possible? What are the best solutions out there for downloading directly to your device?

Many thanks for clearing this up.

Joe