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[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rummi1986:
Hello everyone,

I have a problem with my samsung galaxy s3 gt i9300 global version with wifi.

Hier's the thing. When i connect to my home router after 2 minutes its start to reconnect. Specialy when i play games its starting to be frustrating for me. Even when i connect to another router this anoying thing hapens. Ive tried every solution abd suggestion that i find on this forums and all internet but nothing :(...(for example *#0011# in service mode i switch off wifi power saving nothing. Ive allsou tried to download wifi fixer and nothing... In my wifi settings during sleep is on "always". I allsou tried to download custom roms...and official roms with difrent kernels...im now on JellyBean but this thing simply hapens. Even now my wifi reconnect wgen im posting this thread.

Samsung Galaxy S3 GTi9300 Montenegro Mtel.

Plz help :(

And sorry for my bad english.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] superfilm968:
Same here, I'm using the Stock ROM and my wifi keeps reconnecting it self even the signal is strong, and I still try to look for the solution. Please let us know if you work out the best solution to fix this problem.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nicholas68:
I was having this problem, a firmware update for me did fix it though, but I couldn't connect to my home network for more then a couple of minutes and wifi fixers wouldnt do anything. But any other network was fine.

My home network is hidden so I think that was the problem, the phone not liking hidden networks.

Is yours hidden or not? Else I'd say try a factory reset if you havn't already.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rummi1986:
Solution

Ok i think that i found solution. Hier's the thing:

First install original first firmware i mean on ice cream sandwich via Odin. After that do wipe and reset allsou clear cache.

Thats the 1st step.

Second go to sammobile and dowoad the latest version of jellybean. (Allsou via Odin).

XXDLI4 ( i cant post a links because i dont have 10more posts.

After installation do wipe / factory reset + clear cache.

Do not install jelly bean on jelly bean .( i dont know why but you must do like i said )

1st: ice cream sandwich + wipe factory + clear cache

2nd: jelly bean + wipe factory + clear cache
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rummi1986:
fix!!

Edit!!!

This is even better, delete all your saved connection in wifi settings..forget yours to.

Than connect again.

This is the original text from thread that i found:

"Mine never pops up. (Anymore) It did for one day after I used Wi-Fi once and the connection was saved to my Wi-Fi list. Then when I had Wi-Fi turned off & wasn't using it, that pop up would appear. Once I went in and deleted the saved connection, I haven't had that popup return. My wife did the same with the same results. "

This worked for me, plz answer if u fixed this prob.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] itsKenneh:
Can the verizon xperia play run GSM roms? I'm not going to use it as a phone, just as a game device. Oh and does the verizon xperia have sim card slot?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] agraceful:
Yes, if you're just using it as a gaming device it'll run gsm roms. and yes, there is a sim card slot, but no you cannot use it as it is not connected nor can it be. :)
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] itsKenneh:
Thanks
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] soundforce:
using an mhl adapter to run an emulator on my tv. Also using a Bluetooth Wii controller at the same time. My batt only lasts 2 hours on a full charge. that just seems fast to me. the batt is charging while plugged in to the adapter but still dies. Is the mhl adapter using enough power to kill the batt in only 2 hours even while charging? seems a little useless to me if that is the case. I haven't tried watching a movie with it. Is that any better? anyone else experience the same?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] aimbdd:
Ate you pulling power from the tv? Or do you have a separate power adapter plugged in?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] soundforce:
the power source for the mhl adapter comes from a USB port on my cable box.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] wileout:
Usb never chrges like electricity use outlet my car charger reads as a usb charger and fone dies on it all the time

Sent from the depths of hell
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] aimbdd:
It's probably only a 500 ma USB port. Like he said try using a real charger.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] soundforce:
good idea. I'll try that. Thanks.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] soundforce:
Nope same results using the charger that came with the phone. Phone gets pretty hot and only 2 hours of life from full charge. Even tried turning screen brightness all the way down.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] om4:
If you are soff or unlocked I suggest trying a different kernel. It takes a few days to a kernel to really settle
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tuscani1821:
The reason why is that you have to have a mhl compatible tv. Mhl compatible tvs will charge your device while connected. They also let you use the tvs remote to control the phone while connected to mhl. This will explain a little better what I mean.

http://gigaom.com/video/mhl-mobile-hdmi/
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] g1ap:
So i rooted my kindle fire last night using the utility. After it was all done im not seeing the superuser in my apps . Is there any way to start from scratch and redo the whole process over again.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] g1ap:
I have also tried plugging the kf in and do the process over but it says "Attempt to remove root checker. mv: can't rename '/system/bin/check_rooted' : No such file or directory"

Followed by a please wait...
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] veeman:
Just download the Superuser app and move it over to the Kindle.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] g1ap:
sorry I am a noob... where can i find that to download and what is the process to move it to the kindle... sorry again
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] veeman:
In the settings make sure you have Install from Unknown sources checked. Then on your Kindle, open up this link.

Install that and you should be good to go.
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] g1ap:
Thanks.. Also when i turn my kindle on it goes straight in to TWRP is it suppose to do that?????
[Kindle Fire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] veeman:
Read the section on adb commands

What you need to do is get it into Normal mode (4000)

The link I gave you should help you out.

And refer to the KF Guide for Beginners. It should answer most of your questions. Kinfauns did a great job with it.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] raculucho:
Hello guys.

My phone as many has locked the bootloader. I've used the procedures described by Sharaz22 to root it and update it, and also I installed MIUI(which I like a lot)

My question is if you know of any other ROMS I can play with for my LOCKED bootloader?

Thank You and Best Regards!!!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] amfirbek92:
Any other rom than stock have to be flashed thru cwm..how will u have access to cwm without a modded kernel and unlocked bt?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] mr.khaled:
Hi

can you tell my how you root your xperia s whith locked bootloader

i tride every thing but i failed

please
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] amfirbek92:
Man why do u need ur bootloader to be locked?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] -Harsh-:
Go to to the link in my signature

Use the thank button, it's there for a reason :)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] raculucho:
You tried everything?...

Did you tried this?

And for the update you should read this.

This one has a video based in the previous one and also teach you how to update and preserve root.

Hope I've helped you.

Best Regards
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] dominik07:
You must downgrade to this stock 6.1.A.0.452 with flashtool and then use this; http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Axel1709:
Hi guys!

Recently, I bought my GN and I'd like know What's The best kernel for GN? :D

I've seen Franco kernel but I don't know if it is good. :S
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ÜBER™:
Stock

Sent From My Toro+ via White Tapatalk
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] KennyG123:
Your best bet is to read the kernel threads. ALL kernels are best to somebody. If there are any problems that may concern your use in particular you will find them there. No one can tell you what is best for you because they don't use their phone exactly the same way you do. "What is the best...." threads are frowned upon because of that reason. It takes just a few minutes to flash and a day or two of use for you to decide what is best for you.

FNM
[Sony Tablet S] biablo:
Yesterday I updated my sony reader app to newer version 3.0.0 . Even app icon is changed to green coloured one. Awesome :'P .First i were impressed. Interface is changed . We have more options. When we changing page we see nice emulation like in real book ( it is paging effect) . We can also change it to default if want. Zooming page by pinch also is better than in previous version so that i mustn't using magnifying glass anymore in some situations. But next my impression goes away. If I want to view eg my personal documents stored on sd card i must copy it to internal storage into reader folder. In that case app will see document. I lost ability to open document /book via 3rd party explorer like I can in previous version of reader. When I am doing this I see info cannot copy file not enough room . The problem is when I want to read a book which is bigger than my free internal storage space. I with all my polish grumpiness dont wanna uninstall anything in case of reading book . And what do you think about this app? Any idea how to revert to previous version of this app? I m looking forward to next update and fix it eventually.

BR

biablo
[Sony Tablet S] Cat McGowan:
I agree that Sony needs to improve the reader's search function so other directories besides the directories in /sdcard/reader will be or can be searched. Using ES File Explorer, I was able to select opening in the reader several .epub and .pdf files located in directories other than /sdcard/reader, including directories located on my external SD card. Later, when I directly opened the reader, the files I previously opened were listed in the reader's Books and Recently Read groups, so it appears the reader remembered the locations of the files I had opened via ES File Explorer.
[Sony Tablet S] biablo:
In case if somebody wants I linked previous versions of sony reader 1.01 and 0.9

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/100416042/Reader 1.0.1.apk

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/100416042/Reader_OTHER v 0.9 .apk

BR

biablo
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] khanguyen519:
I am running on freegs3 R6 and using Blackbean theme. I like the theme but i don't like the themed icons it came with. So I backed up and reinstall Freegs3 r6 and got my original icons back; however I lost the working Brightness slider from the drop down menu. so i went here to download the brightness bar theme addon. I installed it and yes it installed fine for T999 but the slide does absolutely nothing. it would not change the brightness. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to keep my blackbean with stock icons+brightness bar or how to get a non themed r6 with brightness bar? thanks in advance. I have a nandroid of the freegs3 r6 with blackbean +brightness bar and a non themed freegs3 r6 without brightness bar that has the stock icons.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] duhitsrandy:
couldnt you use a third party launcher with a stock icon pack?
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Maxxd01:
I always used Android "Google phones", so I'm not very used to the situation I am about to ask.

A friend of mine has asked me to update his branded locked Vodafone Galaxy S to 2.3.6 (for some reason Kies is not updating, maybe the carrier didn't released the update?

So, when I googled about it, in order to use Odin for a "manual" update, ok, I found a lot of tutorials, but they always refer that is required a network unlocked phone.

Anyway, is there a way to update it in this locked phone?
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lurdy:
There are some unlocking tools in the development section, or even on the Market (Galaxy S Unlock).
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BFSilva:
I've used Galaxy_S Unlock app, available in the play store!

It worked for the vodafone branded Galaxy S international! (i9000)

;)
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bakpau:
Hi I found this widget called ppp widget that enable wifi only tablet to use external modem for internet connectivity,

it's tested and working in Acer Iconia, but does it works in Xoom MZ604, anyone can give clarification on that ?

(I don't have MZ604, planning to buy one)

here is the link to the offcial ppp widget

draisberghof.de/android/pppwidget.html <----- cannot create link, not enough post....
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] jeffsf:
This may or may not be "snake oil," but it may help the GPS lock time.

The attached secgps.conf adds the following lines to the "stock" version.

NTP_SERVER=north-america.pool.ntp.org
XTRA_SERVER_1=http://xtra1.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
XTRA_SERVER_2=http://xtra2.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
XTRA_SERVER_3=http://xtra3.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin

It includes an NTP server (for North America, if you're elsewhere, you can check the NTP Pool page) and XTRA servers. I don't know if the SGS4G proprietary driver (and no, Aries doesn't have an open source one that I know of) can take advantage of them, but at least the information is there now.

After removing the .txt extension, install as

/system/etc/vendor/samsung-agps/secgps.conf

Ownership is root:root

Permissions are 644

The location may be different for anything except Team Acid's current ICS ROMs

(This was posted prior to the release of the Aries kernel)

These ideas came from the Crespo4G secgps.conf
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] solrac1212:
I think (think) that this GPS fix only works for people who lives in America I really dunno if this would work in other continents still thanks jeffsf

Edit: nvm didnt saw your hiperlink
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] xaocon:
This seems to work well for me. I don't have hard evidence but it seems like it's working better.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] suwandiapr:
Dont use wipe, restore,or factory reset in STOCK ICS kernel with your Recovery

Thank you for moderator make this sticky..

You know that this not new for us.. This problem exist in many samsung devices with ICS, i got this brick on my GT-N7000 and my device had a motherboard replacement because of that, and it seem our beloved tab definitely got this problem too..

im no dev..just an ordinary Windows and Unix User,not Using English as my Native

but I will update and summarize the issues in this thread until we got the fix about it..

If you already in ICS you need to read the whole thread from this to figure out what the problem is..

Emmc bugs is exist.. And if you need to know what kind of EMMC you have and the possibilty of brick, use this app from chainfire

After you read, this is my advice:

Thanks for entropy512 who figure out this and make all samsung users more aware about flashing in ICS

And chainfire who makes the tools..

This is not about what version of cwm are used.. But what kind of kernel that recovery operates..

If the recovery execute the command in honeycomb kernel maybe its more safe then ICS kernel..

This is quote from chainfire itself
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] orlandoxpolice:
nandroid restore....are you serious?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] boscorama:
Yep. And some zip file update-binary executables too (the edify format() function in the 'updater-script's). :eek:

Specifically those update-binary commands that were statically linked with the ICS version of the ext4 library.

Both of these operations (edify format() and nandroid partition restore) make use of the make_ext4fs() function. That function apparently changed in ICS to add a call to the eMMC erase functionality in the vigilant pursuit of security. However, that functionality is what tickles the eMMC fw bug with the 'bad' kernels (i.e. those that don't have the erase functionality disabled). :(

Oh what a tangled web we weave ...
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] Jnn1:
Correct me if I'm wrong, but if i understand the problem and various threads correctly, the easiest and safest way to keep flashing ics based custom roms without fear of the emmc bug would be to always flash a #honeycomb kernel# in recovery each time #before# flashing any ics rom, right?

So if we have a flashable zip of galaxy tab 8.9 honeycomb kernel or even a pre-ics cm9 kernel, and keep it in our sdcard to be available to flash everytime, then we could, go into recovery, flash the bugless kernel, reboot in to recovery again, then safely flash an ics rom(even wipe data) , since it'll run according to the bugless k ernel (this is how we got the ics roms on our tabs in the first place, right)!

I'm no developer, so I don't know how to make one, but is there an existing flashable zip of the stock honeycomb kernel or a honeycomb based cm9 kernel in the existing threads(maybe motely's should be fine?) Or can a developer craft one for us?

This should work, right? Or an I mistake somewhere?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] boscorama:
Unfortunately, no.

The problem isn't what you are flashing onto the device or what you are flashing over the top of. It's what you are flashing WITH. This is done with the recovery image (usually Stock or CWM).

The recovery image has its own kernel which is distinct from 'the kernel' used by the regular system. The recovery image is an entirely self-contained mini-system that is able to manipulate the contents of the device. Other than being able to read and write and format the rest of the device it shares no operational functionality with the rest of the system (well, other than the bootloader, of course :) ).

So if you had HC installed and wanted to flash JB you could still get bricked if your recovery image was using a 'bad' kernel.

This is why there have been recommendations to use CWM 5.x.y.z or 6.0.0.8 or lower. Someone says that 6.0.1.0 seems to work but KK and a few others have strongly recommended the lower versions.

HTH.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] fred_be9300:
Nandroid restore is ONLY unsafe in a recovery that (itself) is built with a buggy ICS kernel. Version 6.0.0.8 and before are safe, because based on earlier GB kernel.

Also, update-binary (a copy of which exists in EVERY flashable zip) is ONLY unsafe IF built against buggy ICS kernel module... and if the updater-script in the same zip does a format()

I don't know if we've already seen dangerous update-binary in the wild... Mostly people don't recompile that, but endlessly reuse older ones. Still, you might want to check that next time you want to flash a zip. Or keep a safe update-binary available to inject into any zip you want to flash...

Disclaimer: this is my interpretation based on careful reading of many posts
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] pseudoheld:
This thread needs to be stickied!

I was on 6.0.1.2 but now went back to 6.0.1.0 but it looks like I'll be heading for 6.0.0.8
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] kallt_kaffe:
6.0.1.2 is the only one I compiled that uses the ICS kernel and I've removed the links to it some days ago. I don't remember compiling a 6.0.1.0 version but I could be wrong.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] pseudoheld:
Haha yeah you did ;) it was in the cm9 thread as a test version. I had it running quite some time without any problems but decided to be on the safe side with 6.0.0.8
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] fred_be9300:
It think there was a 6.0.0.8 and a 6.0.0.8_alternate (version in file name) Then someone said one of these was saying 6.0.1.0 in the UI. AFAIR.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] tracid:
Right. The 6.0.0.8 in CM9 thread is 6.0.1.0 according to CWM recovery menu header.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] kallt_kaffe:
Oh well, then they are safe. I just didn't notice the version number had changed. Only the 6.0.1.2 version has the dangerous kernel.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] de3pkeeper:
So again...

1. I have the same eMMC chip revision number known to be brickable as per Chainfire's app.

2. I have been using CWM 5.5.0.4 only and never anything else.

3. I have flashed CM9 and AOSP Jelly Bean without bricking my device using CWM 5.5.0.4

Is it safe to assume that flashing the latest CM9 through CWM 5.5.0.4 will not result in a lifeless brick of a P7300?

Again, I am only asking for an assumption, not a definitive answer. Will hold nobody responsible.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] pseudoheld:
should be safe!

it seems like only in conjunction with the newer cwm the brick can happen.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] Jnn1:
Ah ... I see ... the recovery has it's own kernel that is a separate beast from the Rom kernel ... thanks for taking the time to kindly explain! And I'll make sure to stay on cwm 6.0.0.8 or lower!
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] suwandiapr:
Yes you can..

We dont know from what kernel the bugs appear maybe from boot.img or from recovery.img..

So the safest way is flash the safe boot.img with safe recovery.img in one flashable.zip and then reboot to recovery again and flash the ROM you desire..

It works and tested by me..
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] nexus_g:
There are 2 types of CWM 6.0.0.8 to choose at KK's CM9 thread. One is original and the other is alternate. So which one should we install. I am comfuse. I am currently on CM10 review. Is KK's CM10 kernel safe to use? Thanks
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] boscorama:
The alternate version is for those folks that experience display issues with the regular one. You can use either one.

I don't know what kernel is in the CM10 preview. But as long as you use a 'safe' recovery for your wipes and resets you should be just fine.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] notz76:
No, mine bricked not in recovery. But on first booting of new rom (unofficial cm9) with 3.1.0 kernel.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] boscorama:
The important thing here is what you used to install CM9.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] Jnn1:
Hew, thanks! Any chance you could share a flashable zip of a safe recovery and boot for us users?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] manpete:
So I currently have the 6.0.1.0 recovery withthe odexed 7310 ics Rom on my tab. Where can I find 6.0.0.8 and how should I flash it safely?
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] boscorama:
KK has indicated that 6.0.1.0 is actually safe. It's a variation of 6.0.0.8 that had it's version pushed up by mistake (or not?). Anyway, you are OK with that recovery.

At the moment, the only CWM recovery that is not recommended is 6.0.1.2 (and I guess any other one that uses an unpatched ICS 3.1.10 kernel).
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] Woody:
From the Moderator

This is being determined as of now. I have sent PMs to the OP of this thread and the Do NOT use CWM 6.0.1.2 - risk of brick to see who is going to take the reigns. Once I hear back from them, I will stickie one of them as this is an important warning/find.

Wood
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] suwandiapr:
Thank you for your attention.. I give you the chance to decide..i will update the thread with proper information if needed..
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] somaare:
Thank for your attention.

i just upgarde my 8.9 tab to K.K ICS and i did wipe cash and wipe data from custom recovery and nothing bad

even the emmc check say my chip No.Sane chip
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 General] Woody:
From the Moderator

After a few PMs, I think that this one is the closest to what is happening. I have read both and know what is happening in the Note/GS2 and also there are some similar issues happening on the Galaxy S series (specifically Vibrant and Captivate).

I would suggest working with fred_be9300 to get in sych with each other and listing all the references together. Here is his thread (Do NOT use CWM 6.0.1.2 - risk of brick). Since the kernel and CWR work together (based on the ramdisk and file paths) it is both that could be to blame for this.

Fred mentioned that the technical talk about this is happening in the [ROM][ICS][P7300/P7310]Official CyanogenMod 9 [2012-09-03]

I am sticky-ing this thread for now but please make sure that any Noobs New Users are aware of this bug and know how to avoid based on the kernel of the ROM and the version of CWR.