yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mrcasmir:
Simple and Easiest Solution---No restart required

For the purpose of this tutorial, I assume you have Samsung Kies relevant to your device already installed

STEPS

Plug in your phone to your USB Port - (Ignore the stupid message)

Open your device manager - (By right clicking on My Computer--->Device Manager)

Go to Modems, click on it to expand

Right click on Samsung Mobile USB Modem----> Uninstall (Ignore any restart request by windows)

Go down to Samsung Android Phone, click on it to expand

Right click on Samsung Android ADB Interface-----> Uninstall----->Check Delete the driver software for this device (Ignore restart request)

Unplug your phone

Disable Internet (Wifi--->Turn off wireless, LAN--->Unplug Network Cable)

Plug your phone back in.

Allow the drivers to install.

Enable Internet

Bravo, all done. Enjoy

TO AVOID THIS HAPPENING IN THE FUTURE

Disable internet when you plug your phone into another USB Port other than the one you used to do this

Allow windows to install the drivers and then re-enable internet.

Ignore any Windows Update by Microsoft pertaining to your Samsung Phone/Device

BTW I use Win7 Ultimate x64 Edition, but should work for any Windows OS.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] sciman111:
I've followed all the directions in this post and finally actually got the phone to show up in the file explorer however when I try to copy files to and fro it hangs on "calculating time to required to copy files" and then eventually crashes windows file explorer. This is really sad that such a great phone can't do something as simple as connect to a pc. What a joke.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mrcasmir:
Make sure your phone lockscreen is unlocked and that your phone screen doesnt turn off because sometime when you are copying large and it takes a long time LMK will kill the MTP application which will now give you that error on the windows OS. Secondly, ensure that no application on your phone is actually accessing your memory card when you are copying files because with MTP, phone and file transfer can use the memory card simultaneously but most times the memory card cannot handle this and locks up file transfer because it gives priority to the phone not the file transfer. Finally, make sure the file you are copying is not corrupt and ensure you use the correct mode on the phone to copy it.

Best for all file types is Media Device (MTP) not Camera (PTP). If you use Camera (PTP) to copy video files, it will give you that error.

Hope this helps
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Jawbreaker23:
Trying this now, the only issue so far is that KIES will not install without internet connectivity. Hope it doesn't cause an issue.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] dukins:
Thank you this worked for my verizon versiom as well. Hardware ID missing was driving me absolutely insane. Thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] 6uPMAH:
Samsung USB drivers download link (direct from Samsung website):

http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/c...nt_L710_GSIII_Samsung_USB_Driver_v1_4_6_0.exe
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] E-Nigma:
Worked...Well kind of...

Windows and Media Player are both recognising the device which is a start but Kies is not recognising still with the usual message. Grrrrrrrrrr!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nikhilkalantre:
Solution that really worked :)

I was getting similar issue with my NOTE.

And I only tried below steps:

1. Keep the phone connected

2. Go to 'USB PC Connection' option (which you can get by sliding the Home Screen from top to bottom)

3. Just toggle between the Connect as options i.e. Media dvide (MTP) OR Camera (PTP) and you should see the KIES window detecting the device.

Hope this will work :good:

Reg,

Nikhil
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] E-Nigma:
Well I'll have to wait for my second replacement phone to arrive tomorrow to try it out. If this one has issues then it'll definitley be an issue with Kies itself rather than the phone as I've tried pretty much everything else.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] xybe:
Disable Windows Update Device Driver Search Prompt

Disable Windows Update Device Driver Search Prompt using the Local Group Policy Editor: http://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/disable-windows-update-device-driver-search-prompt/

It's easier than disconnecting from the internet.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] briancrabtree:
Confirmed. Thank you.

Background info: Windows 7 Pro 64-bit with Galaxy S3 running Kernel 3.0.8-1092721 on Android 4.0.4

Steps I took

1.) Disconnected from Internet

2.) Uninstalled USB driver with Phone still connected to USB (driver would not display in Device Manager without phone plugged in)

3.) Disconnected Phone from USB

4.) Re-installed USB driver

5.) Connected phone -- Windows finishes up driver installation then AutoPlay started asking what I wanted to do with the device

6.) Re-connected to Internet

No more issues, no need to reboot, never had Kies installed to begin with. I did not see this error until after the Firmware upgrade released in September 2012, after that, Windows kept freaking out until I tried this fix. Thank you again for your help, its a good feeling overcoming annoyances :victory:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] adampatricknc:
I had the same issues with my phone right out of the box.

What personally worked for me was to Uninstall Samsung USB Drivers. Then, when you plug in the phone, Win 7 should automatically begin installing drivers for the phone.

I would also like to note that every now and then I'll still get the Hardware ID error OR "This device can perform faster if connected to a USB 2.0 port." but I know all my ports are 2.0 because I built the damn computer.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mrcasmir:
To avoid getting those errors especially the Hardware ID stuff, just reject any Automatic Update by windows pertaining to your phone or any android device you have, Microsoft replaces the manufacturer's drivers with his own OEM drivers and thats why you get those error. So once you get it working, go to Windows Update, with your phone plugged in, Search For Update---> It will find Samsung stuff just Right Click and Hide Update. That way it won't bother you again. OR

Just go to driver settings in your PC and disable online search for Drivers.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] dito33:
I just reinstall Samsung drivers, rebooted and never had problems since.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] somewhatdog:
I've been wrestling with this message and an S3 since I got it - but I think I've sort-of figured-out the problem.

The main thing I didn't want was to install KIES - because it's ****ware of the worst sort (all Samsung software is of appalling quality for some reason) - so I started by installing a plain USB driver (Google around, any one will do - mine was marked for 'Sprint' phones but I'm in the UK and it still worked)

Next-up - if you want to use ADB (development debug bridge) then forget using MTP - it just seems to throw that Hardware ID error all the time.

If you want to use MTP - disconnect the USB cable, disable ADB on the phone (Advanced options) and then reconnect the cable.

Windows at this point will attempt to install a driver - hit the icon it creates and cancel it from searching Windows Update. Confirm that is what you want to do and - voila - your Samsung driver will leap-in and your MTP device will appear.

Re-enabling ADB will likely knacker things again - but the 'disconnect - disable ADB - reconnect - cancel windows update' trick has worked several times for me now.

Seriously tho - could Samsung employ someone with a clue on writing PC drivers and software? They've been crap at this for decades - it took me 4 hours to apply a simple update to my phone the other day - FOUR HOURS. My HTC phones still OTA those updates in a matter of a few mins - no PCs and cables and nasty software required...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] neokv:
this worked for me :victory::good::good::good:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] P0ll0L0c0:
Is Samsung aware of this issue and working on a better fix? It is patently ridiculous that we have to go through this process. I wouldn't be surprised if Samsung gets a ton of returns. I almost asked for a warranty replacement, thinking that my USB port was failing.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] dsvendse:
galaxy s3 error-hardware id missing

Samsung Galaxy S3 - Error "HARDWARE ID MISSING" when plugging phone into computer.

Simple Fix for Windows 7, 64-bit OS:

1. Use Control Panel to Uninstall all previous Samsung USB Drivers.

2. Download Samsung USB Driver v1.4.6.0. from

downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/SW/201206/20120620050453899/Sprint_L710_GSIII_Samsung_USB_Driver_v1_4_6_0.exe

3. Reboot computer.

4. Disconnect computer from the Internet. *This is very important!*

5. With the phone disconnected, install Samsung USB Driver v1.4.6.0.

6. Connect the phone to the computer and let Windows install the drivers.

7. Reestablish the Internet connection.

This worked flawlessly for me on the first try.

***The KEY here is to disconnect from the Internet where indicated, thus forcing Windows to install the older, Samsung USB Driver v1.4.6.0.

***Following EVERY Kies update, DISCONNECT the computer from the Internet before plugging in the phone for the first time, or you will have to repeat these steps!

Have a Nice Day!

dsvendse
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] thomassino:
Turn on USB tethering

I had the same problem: my fix required me to turn on USB tethering in "/settings/more/tethering and mobile hotspots/USB Tethering".

As soon as I turned it on, windows mounted my device.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Whiplashh:
My fix was uninstall the Samsung drivers from computer and plugged phone in after that and it reinstalled from the phone.

Galaxy S3.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] rhambling:
I tried a lot of methods but turning off the USB debugging, uninstall drivers > disconnect from network > installing the 1.4.6 drivers and plugging in the phone did the trick.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] psichokillah:
you are a god!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] PEZUNA:
And Now . . The Mother of All Solutions

Amigos. This problem has been most vexatious. But when poking around today, I thought I might just Click on the "X" to make the warning dialog disappear. Miracle of miracles, As soon as the balloon disappeared, the app started "preparing" to sync. After a brief time, the sync proceeded in a normal manner to full completion. Now I am thinking that the problem may actually be something cosmetic, such as a failure to clean up some extraneous development code upon completion, even if the main code works correctly with only the one false warning.

So the Mother of all solutions may be: "Click" on the "X" irregardless, and then, "Damn the Torpedoes, Full Speed Ahead."

Respectfully,

El Pezuna
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] brentqld:
Workaround worked

Thanks nikhilkalantre - your workaround worked perfectly for me
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] dito33:
If worked before and sometimes you come across that message just reboot the phone and pc.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] molitar:
Ok a tip for everyone you do not need to disconnect from Internet to do this there is a settings in Windows to tell it to NEVER install drivers from Microsoft. This one setting will save you tons of headaches from updates being done and updating your drivers.

Control Panel > System > Advanced Settings > Hardware Tab > Device Installation Settings > Check never install driver software from Windows Update

Done now you will never have a problem with working drivers being updated by Windows Update breaking what already works.

Hope this helps you all out!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Growly_:
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[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] mrsatan:
75 bucks with the board on parts4repair
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] peppersu812:
http://www.androidrecommends.com/android-news/175/google-play-store-became-smarter-and-faster-apk
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] peppersu812:
I personally think it's a great idea for it just to download the update instead of the whole file again
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] gavilan2010:
Yup
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] whammy2008:
This is good development in android development.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] peppersu812:
They should have done this all along. Save on data for those that don't have wifi
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] noodles2224:
Finally, that should of been from the start. Would be nice if the roms were like that.. except for when its an actual OS update..

Sent from my SGH-T989
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] skyfolly:
good to know, nice move

Sent from my SGH-T989
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] pfarro72:
Does anyone know if its possible to remap the camera button on the Xperia S/Acro S.

I would prefer to use Camera Zoom FX rather than the stock camera app and so would like to remap the camera button to this app instead

Is it possible? And if so, how?

Many Thanks In Advance
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 94SupraTT:
For whatever reason the video is upside down. I've found a fix however it involves editing the build.prop. I am thinking about making a backp of build.prop and just swapping it out as I use fring.

That is the fix. Are there any downside to leaving it the way it is above?

I'm using fring because it works well for my son. He has a ipod and for whatever reason skype isn't installing properly.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] JohnnyAn:
Anyone know if a simcard is necessary to connect the S2 to a computer? I haven't been able to connect to the pc, and yes I've installed the drivers. I'm waiting for a replacement screen that I'm going to install, but wanted to play with the phone before I take the simcard from my fiancee's old phone. I don't think she'd appreciate having to use a phone with a cracked screen for another week just so I can play with it =)

Edit: Whoops, should've posted this in the Q&A forum. If a dev could move it for me, that'd be wonderful. I'm not used to having a separate Q&A forum. With my Revo we only have a general section =(.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] elesbb:
The answer is no. Lol. Sim card is only needed due radio operations. :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] JohnnyAn:
Yeah, I didn't think so. I was reading something that suggested that the sim card is the problem, but it seemed a little bit weird to me. The other two fixes i can think of are that i actually need to buy an official samsung charger (although I'm not sure why an lg charger would charge the phone but not allow me to connect to my pc), or the USB port is bad. The Guy i bought it from mentioned that it would only charge if you held it in the right spot, but i haven't had that problem. luckily the USB port isonly 7 bucks with expedited shipping :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] elesbb:
Well if the port is bad, I'm going to place my money on that being the reason why it's not connecting.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] stew1411:
So I love this phone. I just switched from my captivate which was an amazing phone. The only thing I can't figure out is how to clear app associations. When I want to set ringtones, under sound settings I usually get the option to choose from zedge, android system etc. Can't. Also, when opening a YouTube vid in the browser, I used to be able to select browser or YouTube app. How can I get this back?

Sent from my HTC One X using Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] redrubberpenguin:
If you're running an older version of Sense 4, go into Settings -> App Associations, and you should be able to change the defaults there.

If you don't have that option, go to Settings -> Apps. From here, select the app that is the default (like Zedge, for example), scroll down and look for the button that says "Clear Defaults". Hope that helps :).
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] stew1411:
Well under app associations there is nothing for ringtones or YouTube links.

Sent from my HTC One X using Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] iElvis:
In stock Sense, some of the associations are locked to the browser because of HTC's patent disputes with Apple. For example, you can't set Youtube videos to the Youtube app.

There is a way to change this, but I think you have to be rooted to do because you need to change some files in /system. It's been a while since I did it, but search the Development forum for discussions on htclinkify.

Most custom roms have the fix baked in.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dexter35803:
I’m after months of coding and recoding lol since it started in VB.net and I changed to C# I’m finally ready to release an alpha version of my ADB Console to the public below is just a short list of things enabled at the moment and some things to come.

Features:

1.	Multiple device support

2.	ADB push pull commands

3.	Fastboot OEM Lock and Unlock

4.	Fastboot HTC Token retrieval and Flashing

5.	ADB Package installs and removals

6.	Pulling and pushing of Build.prop

7.	Screen casting with full keyboard support

8.	Fastboot Image flashing

9.	Fastboot Erases and hard resets

10.	Basic ADB Commands such as rebooting (supports download, bootloader and fastboot)

11.	ADB Wifi Connections

REMEMBER this is an ALPHA there are still a lot of bugs please post them in this thread. If you have suggestions or issues feel free to post them here as well. This is far from done there is a lot more to come. Enjoy

Thanks to Regawod for his AndroidLib Dll without which this would not be possible

As of this Alpha the program will be closed source when I release the beta build the source will be released with it as well so others can help with designs and coding.

Not working

Rooting Tab – I have not put in any root exploits yet but they are coming

Screencast- Works on some devices not all, please note ICS Devices work the best, NO support for JB as of yet!!!!!

Screencast- Video saves

I am not responsible for you bricking your device using my Console this can brick it if not used properly.

FLASH RESPONSIBLY if you don’t know what it means DON’T DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dexter35803:
For those who downloaded the first rar there is a new version uploaded as of now with fixes to the EXE

Here are some Screens
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] amoamare:
Nice dex,

Good job looks good, loving the screencast make sure it clears its cache on close. Change Make: verzion to either Service Provider: or getprop the Make but its come a long way dude. what else you got planned.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dexter35803:
It does also the make usually on any other device besides VZW reads the manufacturer as far as what i have planned there is a lot more i wanna add to including makin Screenshot run faster no details per say but i do kno that rooting is my next task
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] AndroTech:
Nice tool. Are you planning to support the Screencast for 2.1 version devices?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dexter35803:
i hope so as of right now im using the ICS native android binaries for Screencast i have not tried it on 2.1 but i do kno it works on 2.3 the screenshots are on GB lol from a droid charge but the color is off on it it happens on GB samsung devices for some reason HTC devices it scrambled and im not sure y but i will figure it out there is def more to come tho
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] AndroTech:
Thanks for the quick response. I tried in a not rooted S2 but the screencast didn't work. I tried reboot it is working.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dexter35803:
Thank you for the response on it working it should have worked on it lol since the S2 was one of the original devices i tested on so tyvm for your post please let me kno if there are any features u find that dont work or if you have any improvements that the community may benefit from
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dexter35803:
Well i have 33 downloads and only 2 people with feedback what kind of non sense is this.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] siulmagic:
i gave it a go but the screencast does not seem to work for me, im on a htc rezound
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dexter35803:
what version of android are you runnin it does not work on htc using GB
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] valaky:
Hello,

While using Sygic navigation dad's galaxy ace (S5830i) got frozen, I restarted it by pushing the power button for a few seconds, but the phone didn't start up, just showing the samsung logo animation again and again... i tried to use recovery mode but it says it "failed to mount /data (invailed agrument).

So I thought i reinstall the original software, that I found on sammobile.com, but while I was installing it, some kind of error happened:

<ID:0/005> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> S5830iXXLA4_S5830iOXXLA2_RST_S5830iXXLA2_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/005> sbl.bin
<ID:0/005> BcmCP.img
<ID:0/005>
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

The phone is rooted, all drivers are installed on my pc.

I used more than one versions of Odin, including the version offered by sammobile.com (this is what you can seen on the screenshot)

Im so faithless about the phone now... :crying:

ps: i wasnt able to insert a link because its my first post, so see the screenshot attached.
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] jraquino:
Hi

Hi there. How's the problem? I also got the same problem, flashing a firmware from sammobile and failing to flash it even if I use the .pit file i found on other threads. But you still have a chance. Download the Pda.tarhere and place it in the PDa section. do not use any pit file. it worked for me, I soft bricked my s5830i several times already :p and the PDA.tar works like a charm. I got it from here thanks to ickyyy
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] saeed14i:
S5830i only accepts a three file odin installation method. The .PDA file mentioned in the second post is also valid, but its an older firmware for s5830i. Please checkout this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1822109 to install latest firmware downloaded and made compatible for odin. Details are in the thread. I hope this helps and if it does don't forget the thank button ;)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] mcappleman:
Hey guys,

I haven't posted on here in a long while. I went from my Motorola Q WinMo 5 device to a WinMo 6.1 HTC Touch Pro (later I got it to run 6.5), then I got a HTC Hero (later on I put 2.3 on it I think?) , then I went to the iPhone 4s , and now I've got the Galaxy S3

I love this device so far, and find no reason to unlock it and mod it or anything like that, yet........... :D

But, anyways,

Today I was texting on it and had a smudge on it making the screen slightly blurry, so I took the fat part of my palm and slid it from left to right across the screen, and it took a screenshot! Call me a dummy for not knowing this "secret" or whatever, but I find it in some cases easier to take a screenshot this way rather than holding down the "home" and "lock" buttons.

I did a little more experimenting after I found it and noticed you to do it left to right or right to left and it works. Just thought I would let ya know!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] md4dodge:
Yup. That's a Samsung/ touch wiz feature... if you look thru settings, under motion... palm swipe to capture.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] adoublearonn:
I like this feature but sometimes find it irritating when it scrolls the screen away from what you want and then takes the picture. It can be difficult sometimes. Or maybe my hand is shaped funny.