yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S III General] feed3:
If your efs corrupted, then yes, you can restore from either one of the file.

- If you are using twrp, you can check the box for efs to back it up.

- Some says by flashing the ROM using using odin will repair it too.

- Use efs backup apps in play store (not so reliable for me. failed to restore in some cases when i tried this method)

- Using root explorer/other file manager with root access, you can also backup the folder manually. It is in /efs

- manual way either from the phone (terminal emulator) or from computer (adb shell). this is the more reliable way at least personally for me.

from pc:

adb shell

dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p3 of=/sdcard/efs.img bs=4096

from inside the phone:

open terminal emulator

su

dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p3 of=/sdcard/efs.img bs=4096

copy that .img file to safe place.

to restore, use dd command as well.

dd if=/sdcard/efs.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p3 bs=4096
[Galaxy S III General] wanerza77:
That I get it :D thanks dude
[Galaxy S III General] atisha:
I've fixed mine after over a week of trying. Let me know if you need help..
[Galaxy S III General] hansen5265:
-solved-

Sent from my GT-I9300
[Galaxy S III General] eikhwan4:
can teach me how. i forgot to backup my efs data.
[Galaxy S III General] paparazo:
Berite rasmi samsung sah kan galaxy s3 kite takkan dapat update kitkat 4.4.2.... wtf samsung!
[Galaxy S III General] zanbeck:
Mungkin ada sedikit harapan untuk kita..

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2747246

There are several well-known developer contribute in this project..Really wish they manage to get it working..

Sent from my GT-I9300 powered by Android
[Galaxy S III General] hansen5265:
Development thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2748579 still a "preview" though..

Sent from my GT-I9300
[Galaxy S III General] atisha:
Sorry for the delayed in reply. Wasn't able to get on laptop and searched the thread I used.

Here is the technique that I used and worked:

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s3/help/help-restore-galaxy-s3-imei-t1772741/post52592473
[Galaxy S III General] qhalidx:
question,

My phone did an OTA update last night and my root is gone so i need to re-root my phone. The thing is i tried to root using CF Auto-root and stuck because ODIN didn't detect my phone COM:ID during the download mode. Tried to connect my phone on normal boot to ODIN and the COM:ID is there. Kies also have no problem detecting my phone. I even tried the driver from here still my phone COM:ID can't be detected. Anyone have any suggestion? :confused:
[Galaxy S III General] zanbeck:
Did you already try with different odin version?

Sent from my GT-I9300 powered by Android
[Galaxy S III General] qhalidx:
Tried with ver 1.08 and ver 3.07, both have same result. Com id detected in normal boot but not on download mode.
[Galaxy S III General] zanbeck:
I also have the same problem like you when using ver 3.04. But ver 1.85 always work flawless for my s3 & my galaxy y. Maybe you can give it a try.

Odin3 v1.85 from my dropbox https://www.dropbox.com/s/vnvria09gzy61yj/Odin3-v1.85.zip

Sent from my GT-I9300 powered by Android
[Galaxy S III General] qhalidx:
still didn't work :confused:. i dunno what's the problem anymore.tried with three of my cable and two laptop yet bear the same result:confused:
[Galaxy S III General] zanbeck:
For now I would suggest removing everything from the computer: Odin, Kies, Drivers,*adb, etc.. Start fresh then re-install everything. Get everything rebooted then ready to connect.*

Run Odin

Plug usb to phone then connect to computer - Let see if odin can detect your phone or not.*Also try with different usb ports(no hub).

Sent from my GT-I9300 powered by Android
[Galaxy S III General] qhalidx:
did that, what i don't understand how ODIN can read my phone during normal boot but not download mode.I wish i could post in the thread maybe CF idea about it.
[Galaxy S III General] paparazo:
Anyone help me.. after I update 4.3 my maxis signal strength become so low..I want to roll back 4.1.2 firmware version like the 1st time I bought this phone.. but which 4.1.2 modem version is should I flash(better signal strength)..I forgot laa
[Galaxy S III General] nainaabd:
Did you upgrade to 4.3 using malaysia version modem?The lastet modem for malaysia is XUGNBI (baseband version)

PS:i dont think an upgrade from 4.1.2 to 4.3 will reduce radio signal performance unless using diff region modem .
[Galaxy S III General] paparazo:
Yes I'm using latest baseband version XUGNB1.. so what is yr suggestion to increase my signal strength?
[Galaxy S III General] nainaabd:
I have tested almost all the modems and NB1 is the best for me .Anyway if you think when using 4.1.2 you were having better receiption

try using back the same modem .I9300DXEMB1 .Get it from PERKASA FILE STASH (Playstore ) u can choose CWM or ODIN type .

Model: GT-I9300

Model name: GALAXY S III

Country: Malaysia

Version: Android 4.1.2

Changelist: 1287119

Build date: Thu, 27 Jun 2013 15:44:00 +0000

Product Code: XME

PDA: I9300XXEMF6

CSC: I9300OLBEMF3

MODEM: I9300DXEMB1
[Galaxy S III General] paparazo:
Guys help me.. Dulu saya da flash mcm2 jnis kernel & rom.. Now saya da balik semula gune stock firmware 4.3... Effect nya skarang pada hp saya ni bateri jadi problem mase charging... Susah nk penuh.. Dah 5 jam caj masih 97%... Saya da reset dah batery stats still problem jugak..
[Galaxy S III General] hansen5265:
Try guna bateri sampai habis 0% & lepas tu recharge balik sampai 100% tanpa henti (for recalibration) or try different charger, the stock s3 battery charger are crap hehe..
[Galaxy S III General] amedeto8:
Hi all,

any suggestion for latest custom rom & kernel (prefer stock) for daily use.. or any other stable rom can last long, too many rom to try hehehe.. tq
[Galaxy S III General] hansen5265:
Try latest neatrom or archidroid v1.x..
[Galaxy S III General] amedeto8:
Tqtq.. which kernel suit d best for tiz 2 rom??
[Galaxy S III General] hansen5265:
It's just a personal preference but boeffla kernel is the best for me. Simple & easy to tweak using boeffla config. Give it a try :)
[Galaxy S III General] amedeto8:
Tq fren and yes im on stock 4.3+boeffla 5.2 rc1 kernel+rooted+debloated.. by d way any1 still active here..??

since s3 quit "old" so many thing to read n no time hehhehhhe.. i jus told my wife s3 as she wanted s4 for her..

any suggestion wat to do with my so call new s3..?? UI, keyboard, camera/sound mod that good for daily used..?? I'll do reading part just need to noe famous mod only hehhehhe..
[Galaxy S III General] IamIrene:
try use note 2 kit kat ported rom :)
[Galaxy S III General] hansen5265:
Isn't that the older version of kernel you're using? There are newer betas & work really well. You can download it in his website.

If you want to mod your custom rom you can start searching in themes & apps thread. There are just too many to link it to you or you can just flash Imperium rom v29. The rom includes multiple mods & tweaks you can select in aroma.
[Galaxy S III General] amedeto8:
Waa look promising hehhehhe.. i'll look nto it.. tq brader :)
[Galaxy S III General] lxender:
Instagram upload videos not working.

Any of u guys having a problem uploading videos using any 4.4.4 AOSP rom? My instagram always stuck at half uploading. The only working rom is samsung porting 4.4 rom.
[Galaxy S III General] kelok622:
Slow 3G Speed

Guys, can anyone help? I'm running on S5 Sensation ROM v8. Everything is running well EXCEPT my data!

I mean my 3G speed is ridiculously SLOW! Even on H+, the download speed i get is always less than 1Mpbs. I have flashed the modem zip for Malaysia model I9300DXUGNB1 but it still doesn't solve the problem. Any idea why? :confused:
[Galaxy S III General] barani kumar:
Hi,

You using S3 or S5 ?

update...

ops rom name is S5 Sensation ...

im not expert in network, if i had similar i will,

try another KK rom or LP rom,(clean install)

try another modem (i never had any problem wt changing modem, but be careful some modem, may drain your battery)

if still have same problem, my last solution(which never let me down)

-install Samsung original Malaysia firmware.

- then root & install preferred rom

good luck
[Galaxy S III General] kelok622:
You mean the official firmware that can be downloaded in sammobile? the download speed is so slow! Do you have any mirror link to the official firmware?
[Galaxy S III General] myste.david:
Might want to verify your APN settings?

If all else fails, try a different ROM or load back Stock ROM and then reflash ROM of choice?

Didn't know this thread exists.. I wonder how many Malaysian SGS3 supporters here.
[Galaxy S III General] khaidzir:
hai all

I need your help. Who can share original firmware for s3? I need asap.
[Galaxy S III General] barani kumar:
try here

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/26483/I9300XXUGNA5_I9300OLBGNB1_XME/
[Galaxy S III General] kuanthye86:
help~

my I9300 keep in boot loader logo there....

i got backup efs file, but how can i restore it ?
[Galaxy S III General] Suo.Eno:
Flash TWRP, reboot recovery and then restore that backup?
[Galaxy S III General] kuanthye86:
Thanks for reply,

i had TWRP inside my phone, but i cant find any place allow me to restore efs inside recovery mode.

i stuck at boot logo there after i flash this version modem "XXUFOA1 modem". Any idea ?
[Galaxy S III General] Suo.Eno:
Try this and this. From what I can gather, if you're actually looking to avoid from re-flashing stock firmware via ODIN then chances are you're stuck for shortcuts
[Galaxy S III General] rastafier:
Always full wipe. Its the cause of all the problems some people have after flashing with the leaks. Most people have no problem at all :)
[Galaxy S III General] matt5039:
hye fellow malaysian

anyone knows how to increase wifi scan interval in latest stock dli8?

Edit: trying blade buddy but not sure if its work with jb
[Galaxy S III General] winbyte:
Yep..wiped everything.data reset.wipe cache and dalvik..but i did get one error while wiping dalvik.cannot mount sd or something.dont remember now.dint bother checking out what it was since it said wipe was successful.cm9 works fine for me.
[Galaxy S III General] IamIrene:
lazy lor, need to move those files back that move before

btw I wonder if next time install those apps store inside either Android / data or obb, need to move back and move again ?

example now got 6 folder inside the Android / data, then install apps, become 7 folder inside the Android / data

need to move back and move using directory bind ?
[Galaxy S III General] FallenOut:
i move back update then move again
[Galaxy S III General] rastafier:
My advise is to factory reset first now. Then wipe all (data, cache partition, dalvic and battery stats) using recovery. Finally flash new dli8 fw. Please note it will wipe ur internal sd card. Good luck. :)

---------- Post added at 03:56 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:54 PM ----------

Fastest and easiest way around this is to use TB Pro. Backup all to ext sd card. After flash just batch restore ;)
[Galaxy S III General] IamIrene:
lol wasting time & take very long to move back lol

I mean move the folder inside Android / data or obb @@
[Galaxy S III General] winbyte:
Thats exactly how i did the last time but i dont wipe the battery stats..i ll check out the dalvik cache error the next time i flash and search for it. Thanks!
[Galaxy S III General] tridibsahabd:
Awesome! finally bolehland representation here.
[Galaxy S III General] FallenOut:
glassboard anyone?
[Galaxy S III General] livinglife:
Woots boleh land haha

-a-
[Galaxy S III General] lockmunk:
since DLI7,,there are no FC issues anymore..do u make full wipe after install this rom?

i never wipe,but it works perfectly to me :good:
[Galaxy S III General] winbyte:
Yep..i wipe everything..reset,cache and dalvik.
[Galaxy S III General] robotbiru89:
Guys check omega rom!gonna use DLIB for v27!directly from official rom~BYE2 Leak!:D
[Galaxy S III General] Arsaw:
Yes. Finally something official :)

But have to sleep now. Will start flashing official rom tomorrow morning :)
[Galaxy S III General] robotbiru89:
cool!please do share the experience mate!
[Galaxy S III General] Arsaw:
DLIB doesn't seem better than DLI8. Some lags in UI and widgets are noticeable.

Now flashing Romow 0.1v rom. Hope is better :)
[Galaxy S III General] micmaccc:
i think it's better to turn off all the animations in the dev settings..:o

Sent from my GT-I9300
[Galaxy S III General] ph0bic:
polaris office on JB

any one got their polaris office for JB working? or maybe this is the issue within the apps actually...
[Galaxy S III General] rastafier:
Polaris is not supported for JB yet. Even the latest update few days ago was for ics :(
[Galaxy S III General] kuanthye86:
after i restore stock ROM via ODDIN,

now everything ok. :)

Thanks.
[Galaxy S III General] KJYap:
THX BRO U SAVED MY LIFE on finding this stock rom link! Found all those useless idiotic link even from samsung failed to download. But urs worked flawlessly thanks!
[Galaxy S III General] Jengsebong007:
Help me. I'm using CM12.1 which mean I run android 5.1. I made a backup for the rom via cwm recovery and when I want to restore it back, my phone stuck at bootloop.

*this happened after I upgrade to lollipop. The restoration is fine on kitkat.
[Galaxy S III General] JYJY:
What is wrong with polaris office? I normally don't use it but I try it out for you. It opened without a problem.
[Galaxy S III General] Swagtabulous:
Hey guys I'm a M'sian but living in SG. (;

Happy mooncake festival btw!

Just dropping over to ask if anyone got the OTA/Kies JB update yet?
[Galaxy S III General] Arsaw:
Happy mooncake festival to you too....

No OTA/Kies for JB yet.
[Galaxy S III General] kakiboyer:
Salam n hai to all

Didnt know we have thread for malaysian.

:)

Bought officesuit pro for usd 0.25 & other apps.

For gps, on sygic n ggle maps.

Currently running wannamlite rom. The rom is fine n zero bugs but the ram taken is high about 600-800 mb.. haih..
[Galaxy S III General] Swagtabulous:
Really can't wait for the buttery smoothy speed and also the extra juicy RAM!
[Galaxy S III General] loque7:
Hi guys, 1st time poster here, and the customary Malaysia Can! etc etc.

Just want to ask, anybody having any problems updating apps thru the play store? Everytime I tried to update, the download bar goes to about a quarter / half of the length and then stalled. In the end I got a message saying 'error in updating .... apps' or something like that. Any fix for that?
[Galaxy S III General] Arsaw:
Try to clear data for play store data see how it goes.
[Galaxy S III General] loque7:
I've tried that but still no luck. It's getting a bit annoying getting all those error notifications in the drop down notification bar...
[Galaxy S III General] aseanity:
Anyone feel digi line keep disconnect recently?
[Galaxy S III General] Arsaw:
Not sure what happen to your play store. Mine updating without any issue. Perhaps you try remove google account and login again.

Nope. Digi very strong :)
[Galaxy S III General] yusmiza:
Hi malaysian.
[Galaxy S III General] Code124Y:
wow... hi to all MALAYSIAN !!!

Sent from my GT-I9300 running on Omega JB
[Galaxy S III General] rastafier:
Should be network related problem. I do face similar problem when the coverage is bad. Try updating on a wifi connection and see :)
[Galaxy S III General] fixed2tank:
hi

hi malaysian.. when is the official jelly bean update?
[Galaxy S III General] Arsaw:
Not so soon. If cannot wait, flash custom rom. ;)
[Galaxy S III General] fuadhamzah73:
Hai guys...newbie here frm shah alam
[Galaxy S III General] adamfayax:
I use a Malaysian s3 n now running official JB ROM for EUR(Greece) ..everything is OK..u can get it from Samsung-updates.com...
[Galaxy S III General] Arsaw:
Are you sure is Jellybean? What is the firmware number?
[Galaxy S III General] FallenOut:
noobie reportin in
[Galaxy S III General] yusmiza:
JB already official for s3.poland is 1st country to have it.u can search here.No need custom or leak rom anymore.Just flash stock XXDLIB or deodexed XXDLIB.For Malaysian and other country,all i can say is wait.I m using stock deodex XXDLIB and its smooth and much better than ics.believe me,its worth to try
[Galaxy S III General] kakiboyer:
noticed that JB rom taken alot of ram used. im on wanamlite JB rom. ram usage about 700+ mb..
[Galaxy S III General] IamIrene:
well seems like the gsmarena jellybean review the firmware is different from the poland

refer page 2 most bottom photo

http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s_iii_jelly_bean-review-823p2.php
[Galaxy S III General] kakiboyer:
any reviews from malaysian users on Romow rom?
[Galaxy S III General] syc_3:
Anyone know where to download the XME version of the firmware??

PDA:LH1/PHONE:LH1/CSC:LH1(XME)

with

AP:I9300XXBLH1

CP I9300DXLH1

CSC I9300OLBBLH1

I tried to download the xme version from sam update website and also sammobile

the firmware came out with this PDA:LH1/PHONE:LH1/CSC:LH1(EUR),

and they said the firmware is not supported for update.

PLEASE advice
[Galaxy S III General] Arsaw:
Try use CheckFus to find your firmware.
[Galaxy S III General] matrism:
hey guys.. S3 user from Malaysia reporting in...

just wanna know how's ur battery life going? im currentlly on Omega 2.7.1 with Phenomenal 4.0 medium.. still testing out..
[Galaxy S III General] Arsaw:
VikingxRom with phenomenal 4.0 Medium. Battery life is awesome. Ui smooth like butter. Best JB to date. (not johor bahru :D)
[Galaxy S III General] aseanity:
What is the modem you use? I feel that jb radio is not stable and consume more battery.
[Galaxy S III General] JYJY:
Try DXLH1, it's for ASEAN region.

Install custom kernel. I'm using perseus kernel with a total of 857MB RAM.
[Galaxy S III General] winbyte:
Stock DXLH1.

Powersaver on.

Wifi on.

Sync on.

Smart app protector and IMO.

4hours+ on imo and google music.

1hour fb and flipboard.

Browsing.

30minutes on viber.

Some new game by half brick.dont remember the name.around 15mins.

This is the reason why i switched ti stock frim cm9 and 10, the battery life. :)
[Galaxy S III General] JYJY:
ICS is getting more obsolete everyday. Why don't you make the transition to JB?
[Galaxy S III General] romeo57:
Hey guys. User from PJ here.

Does rooting using CF increase the counter flash?

Sent from my GT-I9300
[Galaxy S III General] lockmunk:
yes..but nevermind..we can easily clear counter flash using TriangleAway apk...
[Galaxy S III General] chasist:
hi all :)
[Galaxy S III General] romeo57:
I'm on stock. If i want it unroot & reset the flash, should i just flash the stock ROM or use the triangle away first?

Sent from my GT-I9300
[Galaxy S III General] JYJY:
1. Flash stock rom via Odin.

2. Use Triangle Away to reset.

3. Hold Power Button + Home Button + Volume Up Button and boot into recovery and factory reset.

Good to go. ;)

edit: then boot into download mode to check your flash count 0!!
[Galaxy S III General] romeo57:
Thanks a lot! Appreciate it.

Anyway, has anyone flash JB Poland? How is it?

Sent from my GT-I9300
[Galaxy S III General] JYJY:
I've tried foxhound 0.7 and wanam 3.7 (currently using) with Perseus kernel. My personal experience is that JB provide more fluidity in the UI compare to ICS. For example, scrolling between homepage felt so good!!. :laugh::laugh:
[Galaxy S III General] romeo57:
Saw a few videos bout JB, it really tempted me.

Do u install flash?

Sent from my GT-I9300
[Galaxy S III General] JYJY:
What do mean by flash? :confused:
[Galaxy S III General] rydaz:
Best carrier in KL for data connection?

Selamat pagi all! Well it's evening here in the US now. Just wanted to ask for everyone's opinion on which carrier to use in KL? I plan to visit Malaysia soon and looking to use data connection from my GS3. Any help would be appreciated.

I am on Omega v26 XXDLI8 and Polaris Office opens up all my document without any problems.
[Galaxy S III General] romeo57:
Err. Is that reply for me or who? Haha.

My apologies, Adobe Flash. The one where JB wont support.

Sent from my GT-I9300
[Galaxy S III General] winbyte:
I like cm10 and will switch back to it soon. The reason why i havent flashed jb poland or any other version is because its october and it wont be long before the update is out. Want to check it out before i switch to cm10.
[Galaxy S III General] Code124Y:
i hope im not too late to help, if at KL, i thing all provider should be good, but if u go other place, like penang, ipoh, i strongly suggest u take maxis, maxis will be more expansive but provide better data bandwidth.

Sent from my GT-I9300
[Galaxy S III General] rydaz:
Thanks you! I plan to stay in KL most of the time, but I will also visit Perak and Sabah. I'll take your advice and look into Maxis.
[Galaxy S III General] chasist:
hows eveeyone doing? good to see some fellow geeks aeound here
[Galaxy S III General] Arsaw:
Not good. Waiting for Jellybean release for M'sia. :D
[Galaxy S III General] hertz9511:
Hi Malaysians :)

just wanna ask...is there any mod that can permanently on the nfc on my phone?cant found it thou...

there is the nfc option..but when ever i tick it..it wont work..but it works on sammy JB rom...i wonder whats wrong..thanks

using paranoid v2.20
[Galaxy S III General] chasist:
yeah..same here
[Galaxy S III General] yusmiza:
Hi.Lot s of malaysian here in xda.
[Galaxy S III General] romeo57:
Does Malaysia, specifically Celcom, supports fast dormancy?

Sent from my GT-I9300
[Galaxy S III General] Arsaw:
Try asking at the link below. They could help u:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1887819
[Galaxy S III General] FallenOut:
gettin forgotten
[Galaxy S III General] apisfires:
LOL fallen, all people asking questions at lowyat, so that's normal.
[Galaxy S III General] andrekua:
I'm surprised to find a Malaysian thread here.

Still waiting for JB? Just flash any European version for now. You only lose support for our beloved Malay language. Chinese is supported by default.
[Galaxy S III General] azrieqb:
Questions for the pros here. Just want to know if i flash the europe JB, do i need to worry about the radio baseband? Still couldnt figure out the csc side on the tutorial. Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy S III General] Code124Y:
dont worry.. the new JB ROM modem more even better then the ICS modem, less power drain more stronger signal(im using maxis)

just try it~

dont worry about CSC too~ it does not important at all~

i start use JB seen leak version, until yesterday, i just flashed latest CM10 for i9300 and it work best, try change the modem to XXDLID if XXDLIB give you signal drop on opening many apps that connected to internet~(incase you saw signal drop on LIB modem, just flash LID, its best for me but not very friendy battery... thinking to change back to LI8)

i will try give feedback here~ if i remember XD!
[Galaxy S III General] interate:
no problem in KL u can use either maxis, celcom or digi. in my opinion digi is the cheapest, celcom has the widest coverage, maxis has the fastest data speed.
[Galaxy S III General] azrieqb:
Hohoho. Jb has arrived in Malaysia!! My wait was not long.

Sent from my W + arco CM9b3
[Galaxy S III General] abid885:
yup .. :) http://samsung-updates.com/region/?region=XME

anyone have the modem & CSC in CWM?
[Galaxy S III General] kenang83:
i already change to UK latest rom i9300XXDLID
[Galaxy S III General] winbyte:
How is it? Im using wanamlite with great battery life!
[Galaxy S III General] abid885:
Im on UK latest release also .. its the modem that i need .. DXDL15

Sent from my GT-I9300
[Galaxy S III General] tridibsahabd:
You can find the modem here
[Galaxy S III General] abid885:
as at now, its not there .. waiting for someone to extract it :(
[Galaxy S III General] tridibsahabd:
JB M'sia uses DLI5 baseband. And that one is available on the link. i dont thing there is a DL15.
[Galaxy S III General] abid885:
sorry .. typo error .. nway Perka has just rip and made cwm .. check on perka's stash ..

Sent from my GT-I9300
[Galaxy S III General] rastafier:
Any one have the msian xme jb rom torrent? Downloadinf from hotfile is very slow
[Galaxy S III General] interate:
have you found the answer? i've been searching on this as well for Maxis. Anyone knows if Maxis/Celcom/Digi support Fast Dormancy?