yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Duncan_lives:
Well, I have combed and applied these posts for days hoping for a quick fix or previous problems, and because of a mix of user malfunction and super smart people typing in what seems elvish, I could only wish their powers worked on my new-to-me Cregs list phone.

History:

I bought a Samsung Galaxy S "Vibrant" T959 and discovered that when I entered my sim (when I got home) there was a "Invalid sim" icon close to the battery. I tried other sims, none worked in my phone... Figuring I needed to update software, I hooked it up to my PC, and using Keis light (because normal Keis wouldnt recognize it) Updated the software, BUT! During the update, my computer got the BSOD, and bricked my phone, as in (Computer-!-Phone). I frantically looked online for help and dove head first into XDA.

I flashed roms from Eclair to ICS, I dialed strange numbers with *#*# and flashed back when nothing worked, inserted "update.zip" files, downloaded strange packages, and combed through more posts... Now the phone wont go into download mode anymore. I dont blame it... I'm done. :eek:

This is my first cry for help. I know I'm a noob. but that's why I'm here.

Help me contribute helpful information to the collective.

Phone Info:

T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant

USA

SIM CARD: AT&T

[STATUS]

Phone Number: Unknown

Network: Unknown

Signal strength: -111dBm 1 asu

Mobile network type: GPRS

Service state: Out of service

Roaming: Not roaming

Mobile network state: Disconnected

Etc.

[ABOUT PHONE]

Firmware Version: 2.1 Update1

Baseband Version: T959UVJFD

Kernel Version: 2.6.29

Build number: Eclair

Also,

Phone will not keep APN's, Even after getting official numbers from AT&T, they wont save. (I also have factory unlock codes that don't work)

Any help would be greatly appreciated. I work as a full time volunteer, and get paid about $140 a month through other means. I got this phone for $120, so for me it is an investment that I cant replace.

Thank you XDA! - Seriously, Thank you. :fingers-crossed:
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Toast6977:
So, to be clear. As of right now, your phone is soft bricked with phone- !- computer icon and won't get to download mode.

Alright. Sounds like your phone wasn't actually unlocked, would be why the invalid sim message was there.

We need to get back to Stock JFD, so pull the battery out of the phone and detach USB cable. Take sim and micro SD card out.

Plug USB cable into computer, and open Odin.

Pop battery into phone and try to get into download mode. (You may not see anything indicating this on the screen. That's OK.)

If you get a yellow COM box in Odin, you're there.

I will check in tomorrow with a more thorough help/follow up. There is a good chance your phone will be fine. Don't panic ;)

Update: I reread your post. I don't have time tonight, but I get the impression you don't have Odin/haven't used it to get to stock JFD before. Sit tight until tomorrow or until you get some guidance.

In the meantime read through the stickies and Odin Guides. Also might want to download the AIO Toolbox so you have it handy.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Speedy5150:
Is your phone Unlock..?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Duncan_lives:
I have used Odin many times to flash what I thought was stock firmware... but that would make sense if it wasn't. I'll grab the toolbox this morning. It's really unknown when I'm able to get online, but when I do, I'll spend anytime needed to download/fix things.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Toast6977:
When I get back later I'll have time to spend making sure your on the right track.

There are a couple apps in the store available to unlock your Vibrant too :)
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samsgun357:
As toast said its as easy as an app. First make sure you are rooted, then download Galaxy S Unlock by helroz on the play store. I have unlocked a handful of vibes and Cappy's. The app says it will work even if not rooted but it doesn't.

On another note, I don't believe you will get 3g service on your vibe with at&t service. It depends on a lot of variables.

sent from the depths of helly bean
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Duncan_lives:
AHHHH!!!!

IT WORKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You have No idea how I was about moved to tears when I saw that the "Invalid sim" icon was gone!

Here's what I did:

Flashed a stock rom using Odin (like I have done numerous times)

Downloaded AIO Toolbox (WHICH ROCKED MY WORLD!) from the internet to my PC

Using wifi, I got on the android market and got the Galaxy_S Unlock by Helroz.

Turned on phone

Activated USB Debugging mode

Plugged in the phone to my computer

Ran AIO Toolbox >Root the phone (Did I mention it rocked my world?)

Ran the Galaxy_S Unlock by Helroz app and CLOSELY FOLLOWED INSTRUCTIONS

and when I rebooted my phone, I nearly cried.

I cant believe after looking around for a week I never found AIO Toolbox. If I could click "thank you" repeatedly, I would.

Thank you XDA! :highfive:
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Toast6977:
Very glad for you! It always puts s smile on my face when I see that a problem has been solved! :Hooray:

:)
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Duncan_lives:
So, Follow up, I just realized that everything is working fine with the flashed ICS, except texting... I checked Carrier settings, installed alternate texting apps, and nothing makes them send. I can recieve texts fine, but it always errors when I send any. Very odd.

EDIT:

I entered *#*#4636#*#* on your dialer. It brings up another settings menu. Find SMSC and entered this number: 07913121139418f0 Clicked update, and hit back button. Just like that, texting works! :)
[HTC Sensation] iverson3-1:
So im on viper sense 4 rom now and it's pretty nice but i keep hearing you can get better battery life on 3.6 roms. So i need to know a few things. Which rom do you recommend? Can i get sense 4 camera on 3.6?? I like having just 1 camera app instead of the 2. And can i get beats audio in all apps?? Thanks.

"I wanna be the apex of predators in my backyard"

Joe Rogan
[HTC Sensation] aznprodgy:
I always got horrible battery life using Sense roms, but battery is awesome for me on AOSP roms...especially Bruce's CM10 build and AOKP Milestone 6. I dont think the Sense 4.1 cam is portable to Sense 3.6, but then again I could be wrong. I havent used a Sense rom in forever, and IIRC Beats will only work with the HTC Music Player. but I think there is a flashable zip that will allow Beats to work in AOSP roms in the app section
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
no you can't use sense 4 camera in 3.6

read also this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1875941

see why not
[HTC Sensation] ali_l67:
On my experience there is no difference battery life between sense 4 and 3.6 at least not much and camera and other things cant be change between them.
[HTC Sensation] iverson3-1:
I got pretty bad battery life with cm10. Plus i kept loosing my data a wifi signal randomly.

"I wanna be the apex of predators in my backyard"

Joe Rogan
[HTC Sensation] aznprodgy:
well then I guess thats proof right there that each rom works differently for everyone:D Ive never had any issues with AOSP, except for the known bugs
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] csjesse:
Hi, just got a new S3 from ATT.

What's the best rom/setup with a good balance of minimalism/simplicity and customization?

New to andriod.. switching over from 4S.

thanks :D
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] defnow:
Only you can decide that. What works best for YOU. So go try them.

Oh and welcome.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] HRodMusic:
If u want something solid go for triune II ICS ROM
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] shawnj0:
Best rom arguably out there is slimrom 2.3. It's 4.1.1 Jelly bean. Great on battery life. Have been using it for a week straight with zero issues.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] TBayTom:
If you want to keep all the features that come with stock Touchwiz, definitely use Ariel 2.07... has tons of customization features and allows you to use Google Wallet (NFC payment system)
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] The Archangel:
There is no best rom, all is based on personal experience
[HTC EVO 3D] darksoul21:
I figured I'd ask. (Although, it may cause a flame war)

Been using my Evo 3D for quite some time. Unfortunately, an app or apps will eventually cause issues with the Rom and have to start over with a new Rom. Swapping Roms again and again. Not a Big Deal but my phone is thrashed and now these new phones are coming out. I have all but given up on Android. The Galaxy S3 (along with several other Droid Phones) that went Dual Core instead of Quad Core in the states. On top of that more restricted and sometimes locked boot-loaders. It is so wrong to have to wait for them to release the phone and have to report your device to the company or actually have to pay a premium for a "dev" device.

So Iphone, Android, or Windows?
[HTC EVO 3D] patrao_n:
So you think the iPhone won't be locked lol? I am also in before the lock

sent from my BAD A$$ Epic touch
[HTC EVO 3D] darksoul21:
There's always jailbreak.
[HTC EVO 3D] ramjet73:
Let's change the question to open source or proprietary?

I had PPC-6700 (Apache) and HTC Touch Pro (Raphael) Windows phones and I hate to tell you what I paid for the apps on those devices.

If you don't plan on modifying or customizing your phone, then pick the one you can afford that does what you need it to do in the way that makes you most comfortable. Not that much different than choosing a car or coffee maker. :)

ramjet73
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alexcochifu:
Hola!!!

Soy algo nuevo en esto de los procesos dentro de sistema, y queria ver si existia alguna manera de generar una mayor capacidad de texto dentro de el nuevo gadget que tiene el S3.... Este consiste en poner la informacion de propietario,, o un texto dentro de la pantalla de bloqueo.... el problema es que me falta texto para lo que quiero poner.... y ya no me deja agregar mas letras.... alguien sabe donde debo de modificar esto!??! Gracias!!!! }

Hello!!

I'm kinda new withn this phone.... and i wanted to know if there is a way to let owner info. have a bigger amount of letters.... cuz its blocked and it is not enough space for my texxt!!! :S is one of the options inside the lock screen.... I am using the last Jelly Bean Leak!! XXDLI5......

thanks!!!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] widto08:
Just updated flash player on my vibrant not more then 10 minutes ago, pulled it, installed it on my SGH-T999 running Stock Deodexed T999UVDLI6 + Root, BAM!!! working great!!!

If this works for you, please give thanks below ;)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] 1milenia:
but doesnt the gs3 have a stock flash player
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] lazarat:
how is this different from the one found in the market?

Sent from my SGH-T999
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] juggz143:
I think the point here is on JB you can't install flash from the market...
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] widto08:
Exactly ^^^^^^
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mingkee:
Actually, you can download right from adobe.com, but you need some patience.

http://download.macromedia.com/pub/...roid/11.1.115.17/install_flash_player_ics.apk
[Off-topic] moogtheartist:
Obviously this isn't the bowlers club...
[Off-topic] moogtheartist:
So... Who likes the new BF3 maps??
[Off-topic] StormMcCloud:
There is already an off topic gaming thread. Please post gaming realted stuff there. Thank you.
[Off-topic] moogtheartist:
Yes there is... been there... its all games... not just Xbox 360...

That's like saying we should all talk about Android phones and not specific devices...

I don't care to discuss about PS3, Wii, or PC... Strictly Xbox related...

Sent from the best iPhone YET!!

"The Galaxy Nexus"
[Off-topic] StormMcCloud:
That doesn't change the fact that threads exactly like this one are created all the time and are locked all the time. It honestly is only a matter of time before this one is locked.
[Off-topic] TeeJay3800:
Thread closed.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] WarRaven:
Hi all,

I like many other here seem to have more then one case for our phone. This is quite normal imo as some times I/we want them to be heavy duty, some times I/we want them slim to none,and other times maybe just ghost armor or body armor or the like.

Though I and I'm sure you like to pack and use a near naked phone and this phone is slippery when alone in a pocket like a jean jacket breast pocket. It poses risks to me to be packed alone, too thin to remember through heavier clothing and too slippery to navigate daily life, at least for myself as I won't pack it in my pants, ever.

So now, you bend over to a tie shoe, next thing you know you're mailing your phone off to HTC for a screen replacement. Not good and not productive to a happy guys travels.

Here is my answer, a slip case, took me awhile to find one locally, but I did an grabbed it as its on sale for $20.

I like it a lot, it holds phone inside with a mini flap with neodymium magnets, the inside is not the most plush though it shouldn't scratch a phone if kept clean and you use a screen protector.

I have a Seidio Active, love it, but is hard to pocket an draws lint like a magnet.

Same with my HTC Gel case, love it but again hard to pocket and keep clean.

Hard cases are nice, but usually leave a part unprotected so this is my new daily driver case.

A bonus the case comes with a easy lift by pulling up on flap lifts phone up out of case so you don't have to pull whole case from pocket to get phone. If it's in case and out of your pocket, a flip of the flap and the phone will slide out like it was greased lightning.

If it goes in easy, you know, it's going to, come out easy. :)

Hope you like it

WR

http://ca.crackberry.com/tech-21-universal-vertical-leather-pocket-pouch-no-clip/4A185A10495.htm

Burnt off a Beast CleanRomV @ 2.1
[Galaxy S III General] dajumper:
New ota. I9300XXDLI7 i hope anybody? On samfirmware

http://www.hotfile.com/dl/171950003...XXDLI7-OTA-I9300XXBLH3_NEE_277179738.zip.html

Sorry for new treath
[Galaxy S III General] afilopou:
New thread???

Isnt this one http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1871338 enough?
[Galaxy S III General] Kangburra:
Here actually http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=31532174&postcount=894
[Galaxy S III General] HtcDesire2:
Oh no, please read the forum rules.. why another thread for another OTA.
[Galaxy S III General] dr.m0x:
In before lock
[Galaxy S III General] BuddyLee:
Exactly, saying thanks before more people flame you.
[Galaxy S III General] Digitaniel:
The guys flaming here are haven't been reading themselves. There's no XXDLI7 thread as of right now, so you did the right thing opening a new one.

---------- Post added at 10:08 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:06 AM ----------

Damn, didn't mean to thank this guy. Clumsy...
[Galaxy S III General] rommark:
I've version xxxx6 now with CWM and root. how can I upgrade into I9300XXDLI7 without wipe?

tnx!
[Galaxy S III General] Kangburra:
Its a jb topic so it goes in the jb thread.
[Galaxy S III General] Digitaniel:
Wait for zoot, wanam or faryyab to release a flashable version, either ODIN or CWM. Should happen in the next hours.
[Galaxy S III General] rommark:
I've some stupid lags on none wipe installs... contacts, messages..all those takes seconds to fully load... I think i will go for full wipe once I9300XXDLI7 released for CWM or ODIN..

BTW: What more suggested install ODIN or CWM (Custom) version? in terms of performance and stability?
[Galaxy S III General] Digitaniel:
I'd say it doesn't matter in this particular case, because XXDLI7 won't be 100 percent stable or won't be as performant as it could be, anyway.

Your best bet would probably be WanamLite, because he tweaks the Sammy Roms and usually fixes some of the bugs, too.
[Galaxy S III General] rommark:
CWM RELEASED!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1704185
[Galaxy S III General] Digitaniel:
Damn he works fast :D
[Galaxy S III General] pkoper:
Note, that it's the NEE version and not the BTU leak from a couple of hours ago.... And yes, this thread is pointless and will be locked. One OTA related thread is really enough
[Galaxy S III General] Digitaniel:
Oh, didn't know that. But the change list is the same, right?
[Galaxy S III General] kulisap:
this is another JB leak. so this should go to the right thread even if there's no LI7 thread prior OP.
[Galaxy S III General] veyka:
Closed, there a sticky for all OTA's, use that one.
[Galaxy S III General] sohail77:
This is how apple fools the people and they get fooled

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdIWKytq_q4&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Hit the thanks button if i made u laugh
[Galaxy S III General] sharingan92:
lol how could anyone be that stupid
[Galaxy S III General] Aimara:
lol , problem with iphone is there arent much of a choice ,even it does look the same , you still have to buy it
[Galaxy S III General] debanikonline:
Lol.. Hihihi

Click THANKS if this helped or you liked my post.

Will b Honored :D

Sent from a Samsung Galaxy phone via XDA Premium.
[Galaxy S III General] Arsaw:
Haha.... Is Apple fault on this.
[Galaxy S III General] dante501:
This exactly shows that Iphone user have no idea what they are using and how blind they are. Wow.
[Galaxy S III General] sohail77:
Could any ifreak here explain this
[Galaxy S III General] Baldilocks:
Doesn't prove anything really. I have friends who are PhDs and Medical Doctors who use iPhones. Dumb? No. This thread? Very dumb.

Just proves that editing works. For every person who was fooled there were probably 10 who weren't.

Good try though.
[Galaxy S III General] nw21st:
Let me redirect you to www.facebook.com.
[Galaxy S III General] EQ811977:
Kimmel better be careful! Apple has a patent on making jokes about iphones! Lol
[Galaxy S III General] slaphead20:
A re-post just to boost the thanks meter eh?!;)
[Galaxy S III General] sohail77:
Guys guys listen plzzzzzzzz help me hiring a lawyer against apple because i don't have 1 billion to give them lol....u never know it's apple might case on me
[Galaxy S III General] bplogan:
You're the kinda person who would've got done...
[Galaxy S III General] Baldilocks:
I don't usually report posts, but.......I will make an exception in your case.
[Galaxy S III General] bplogan:
Pffftt...

If its such a dumb thread why are you watching and why bother responding?
[Galaxy S III General] sohail77:
+1
[Galaxy S III General] matttye:
You could do the exact same thing with a Galaxy S3 and tell people it's the new Galaxy.

Non-tech enthusiasts don't know every feature available even on phones they own. Some people don't even download apps on their smartphones, just use the stock ones.
[Galaxy S III General] maniAK-:
Now this proves that the typical Iphone user is stupid , well certainly in USA anyway rofl :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdIWKytq_q4&feature=player_embedded
[Galaxy S III General] sohail77:
This thread is not for idumbs
[Galaxy S III General] sohail77:
Sammy just doesn't use the same **** design for the same line up
[Galaxy S III General] madhops15:
+1
[Galaxy S III General] Acidpunk:
Yeah I saw the video yesterday, gave me a good chuckle
[Galaxy S III General] mariosraptor:
They are way dumber than that. Cause the buy the accessories too. Lol
[Galaxy S III General] conantroutman:
All this proves is that people will blindly post the same video over and over and over and over and over and over and over again without considering the possibility that it has already been posted in every single subforum already, twice.....

Thread closed (by a rabbit eating a banana).
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] southernstyle:
Ok so my buddy wanted me to update his phone with latest ota. I flashed the ruu to update it but for some reason it went crazy. Everything force closes on startup. Unlocked bootloader installed cwm. Tried flashing anything. Nothing worked.

So reinstalled ota. Seemed to be the only thing I could do bc of bootloader being hboot 1.02. I now have some of the apks not force closing but can't unlock bootloader again. Nightmare phone. My goal is to root and downgrade. Not sure if its possible to downgrade bootloader but would be nice. I can't open market, can't push files and have no file explorer.

Ran through unlock steps through HTCdev and can't get it to except unlock code bin. Can't use any pb31img files to get a working Rom. I've literally tried everything I can think of. Can anyone smart help lol. I am pretty good at this but I royally f***** myself with the bootloader I believe. No ruu works. Thanks in advance
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cmlusco:
Why wont PB31IMG.zips's work does hboot not find the file, or does it give a too new error?

What error are you getting when trying to unlock the bootloader?
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] southernstyle:
Says error image is older than current version or something to that extent
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cmlusco:
Try this one http://dinc.does-it.net/Stock_Images/4.08.605.15/PB31IMG.zip. It is the newest ota so it should flash.
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] southernstyle:
Does it have anything in the data part? The last ota zip had system image but no data which I believe caused the apps to all fc. I'm away from my computer for the weekend won't be back til Sunday. Thank you for the link though. I do appreciate the help
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cmlusco:
It is a full genuine signed ruu from htc. It has all images in it.
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] southernstyle:
Ok I flashed that through bootloader. It successfully installed. On reboot, everything force closed. It's like every time I reset the phone it reinstalls the apps. Even after clearing storage, the apps all show up in app drawer, but none of them actually open. I tried to unlock bootloader through htcdev again, and it gives me an error that the signature isn't right. Every time I get identifier token, its a different code. This phone has become a huge PITA. So I'm stuck with no custom recovery, unable to unlock bootloader, and unable to do anything on the phone bc all apps are FC. Is there a way to reinstall NAND? Or wipe it? I'm pretty stuck.
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cmlusco:
You dont need to unlock it through the htcdev site again. Just use the original unlock_token.bin file you got the first time you unlocked it.

Have you tried a factory reset from hboot since you ran the ruu?
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] southernstyle:
Trying a factory reset now, the unlock bin file wouldn't work. I've tried 3 different attempts and none will work.

update: after finding the original unlcok.bin thing and using it to unlock, it did indeed work.. brain fart. after that I managed to (hours later) acquire root and now s-off. Still booted up force closed everything. Went into CWM tried installing custom ROM. Flashes successfully but won't get past the boot screen. Resets into recovery and nothing seems to work. I don't understand how it is s-off yet I can't flash a ROM.

update 2: starting to think the system is bad. Is it possible that the flash memory may be read-only and/or corrupt? I have a completely unlocked device that won't take an RUU or custom ROM. I think that the fact that the apps keep showing up after system wipes that wherever they are written can not be modified. Afraid to try a different RUU in fear of losing s-off or locking the bootloader. I'm guessing this device is just done.
[Galaxy S III General] xukaisheng:
LI7

NEE Nordic

http://www.hotfile.com/dl/171950003...XXDLI7-OTA-I9300XXBLH3_NEE_277179738.zip.html
[Galaxy S III General] sharingan92:
been posted already mods please delete
[Galaxy S III General] veyka:
Closed, repost and there is a sticky for leaked OTA's.