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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] musclehead84:
Hey guys I've been on sprint for six years and I'm switching over to Verizon now. I have the s3 for Sprint and my s3 for Verizon is coming on Monday. I've been trying to catch up on the Verizon one so I can open it up and root it. My questions are how do you boot into recovery? I've seen volume up, plus home plus power (same as sprint) and then I've seen volume up plus down and power. Which one is it? Also once cwm or TWRP is flashed does this phone have the scripts that will re flash the stock recovery? On sprint once we got root we had to delete two scripts in /system so our custom recovery will stick and won't be erased, does Verizon have this? Thanks guys and looking forward to flashing with you all

Sent from Galaxy SIII
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] shinjielric:
Vol. Up + Home + power will put you into Recovery

Vol. Down + Hole + power will put you into Download

As for the recovery, I just flash CWM via odin and completely replace the stock recovery.

Also I can't stress this enough UNLOCK THE BOOTLOADER! If this doesent get unlocked you will brick your phone and you'll have to odin back to stock.

Use EZ Unlock 1.2 to unlock the loader with a press of a button. Don't use 1.4 for its broken.

You can find the APK in the development section.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] musclehead84:
Thanks bro I already have it downloaded and ready to go. Appreciate the help.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] shinjielric:
Anytime! :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
I'm curious about this part as well. I've noticed a few people who have the latest VRLG7 update have mentioned their custom recovery doesn't stick once they root and install it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] musclehead84:
There were two scripts that needed deleted on the Sprint GS3. Look for these two scripts and see if they are present. I can't look cause my phone won't be here until Monday.

System/recovery-from-boot.p

System/etc/install-recovery.sh

These two scripts caused the custom recovery to be overwritten by the stock recovery on boot. So once the phone booted up u lost cwm or TWRP recovery. In order to fix this we had to obtain root and then rename or delete these two files and then flash recovery. I was just curious if this phone had that problem cause I haven't seen it mentioned in the forum.

Sent from Galaxy SIII
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] krbernier:
it will not overwrite the recovery
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] fr8cture:
No it will not overwrite the recovery. You're safe. :)
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] r0mka:
Hello all,

I have a small problem. When I connect my Asus Nexus 7 to PC, it does not do anything. But when i connect it with debugging on - everything is OK. Device manager shows only Android ADB interface with no other unknown devices. How can I fix that?

Thank you guys in advance!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wolke7:
Hi folks,

im noob, so sorry if my questions are poor for you...

I try to understand android boot sequence on my JB (under CM10). I found some docs and there should be specific partitions (boot, recovery, system, cache, data).

My understanding of the boot sequence is now:

A) normal boot:

1) Power ON ->

2) bootloader ->

3) boot-partition where i flashed the kernel aka boot.img ->

4a) system-partition with the OS (libs, UI, etc) where i unpacked over CWM my customROM.zip ->

4b) data-partition, where i unpacked google-apps.zip and installed all the apps ->

4c) cache-partition with user data

B) recovery boot (adb reboot recovery):

1) Power ON ->

2) bootloader ->

3) recovery-partition with CWM where i may unpack all the .zip stuff to proper partitions, or restore from sdcard, etc.

Is this correct? I wonder, because i didn't installed CWM into recovery-partition. It cames from install of CM10 (fastboot -i 0xfce flash boot boot.img), so it must be in boot-partition and not in recovery?

So, next confusion: i looked up to /proc/mtd and i don't see neither boot nor recovery partition here:

I did a backup with CWM and loocked the data. There aren't boot, and recovery backups:

So, i think i didn't understand the boot sequence and partition schema corectly. May you give me a eye opener, what is here wrong?

TIA! :)

w7
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kuisma:
The partitions in /proc/mtd only contains the NAND partitions the bootloader chooses to expose to the kernel. The bootloader may know about others as well, but don't include them in the ATAGs partition list booting the linux kernel. Partitions of a NAND flash is not defined in a partition table in the device itself as for a block device (e.g. MMC).
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wolke7:
OK I see... but...how to backup my boot and recovery partition if those aren't accessible from OS? CWM takes only system, data and cache partition...

Thanks

w7
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] xperiavish:
Can somebody please post stock customisation version for indian gingerbread firmware on sony xperia u..and please somebody enlight me is it ok to update your phone with seus or pcc,if u have an unlocked bootloader..??
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] futty:
Im posting this here since its the phone I currently own. I used to love android but now ever since my dad gave me an iPad, I'm thinking to myself iOS is not as bad as I once thought. I've been playing games on it and iOS has far better games IMO and you can't theme android unless you know what you're doing or have a nonstock launcher. Anyway I don't wanna turn this into an iOS vs android debate. I just wanna know what I can do with my sgs3 to make it better being rooted stock (not into flashing roms anymore) would love to know to theme with touchwiz being my launcher and maybe some good apps and games? Thanks guys you all do such great work
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mykenyc:
http://www.androidpolice.com/tags/games/ You can use sites like android police which run a lot of apps/games reviews, which is what i love about the site. If you're bored with Android over games then you only have what iOS give you, what i mean to say on Android you can run emulators etc. If you really like the games on iOS then get a iPod Touch, that's one route. If you're bored of Android overall, you will get bored of iOS even sooner, the novelty runs off when you realize although the apps my look prettier essentially the functionality of their Android counterpart is the same.

edit: Also check out post like this form AP:

http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/09/29/xx-best-new-android-games-from-the-last-2-weeks/
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Teo032:
You mean you can't make your own themes unless you know what you're doing? Because it's fairly easy to customize it once you know how. It does take a lot of time though... but have you check out the available themes? There are many launchers to play around with. You should really explore more. Although you said you've used androids for awhile... i don't think you even scratched the surface.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] babymatteo:
Go the next chapter: LEARN ANDROID. There are endless possibilities once you've got the ins & outs of the Android platform.

Once you've done that and understood how the platform works...its time to get into development.

There are so many things you can do with Android...and no its not just theming. Lol.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Android_Monsters:
Work on your app drawer
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] futty:
Oh trust me I've tried like almost all launchers at one point that was available at the time. I've always went back to stock which was sense at the time. I just like stock and hate how you can't theme touchwiz .i mean you can but I have no knowledge in doing so and don't have much time to sit and figure it out ATM. And you're right back when I had the touch diamond I tried the iPhone 3G and got easily bored with it. I guess eventually the iPad will have same result. Thanks for the replies.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] kulzboy:
Same boat here. I starting to get bored of android. At times I'm jealous of the apple ecosystem. I mean I don't game much but finding a decent pair of headphone that is fully conpatible with this phone is a pain in the ass
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] afbengochea:
Theming isn't that hard either. I've been able to theme without even knowing much about how it even works just by changing images. The way I've sort of figured out how to do it is using root explorer. I'll download a rom that is themed and I'll unzip the systemui.apk and basically just look through the images there. Based on the locations of particular images I'll know where to put new ones. Framework-res.apk also has stuff to look thorough add well as lidroid-res.apk. It's not original stuff but I can manage to cherry pick stuff to make my phone look the way I like. Usually changing toggles and batteries. Eventually I'd like to look into how to really theme or maybe even dev, but for now I'll leave that to the experts
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] sn0warmy:
Funny, I've been thinking about switching it up to IOS lately as well. Except in my case, it's not so much about being bored with Android. For me it's the need to stop spending so much damn time messing with my phone. Recently I've started looking at the iPhone's inability to easily customize IOS and install other ROMs/themes as a real positive. It would be nice to once again have a phone that I just look at as a productive tool than a toy to mess with.

After being an avid Android user for the past 3 years, some days I really do miss the simplicity of my old iPhone.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] jonathan3579:
I have a curiosity with the upcoming HTC 8X. I have invested quite a bit of money on Android but I like new toys too.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Crisisx1:
Are you seriously saying android, an Os that you can do way more customizing to than ios, is getting boring and you want to change to ios? What a contradiction smh
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] 1SiK1500:
Try MIUI Launcher.. See what that does for you...
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Jaytronics:
As far as time spent on Android modding and so on. I agree. Apple does tout productive. And it is, to a point. My father in law is a wedding photographer. He uses Apple computers when he needs to edit some. Though he does not need an iPhone for that, it is nice to have most of your hardware from the same company so that the eco system feels complete.

To those on Android that feel like it consumes to much time in doing so. My suggestion is to use a little self control with your devices. I will attest to that being harder than said. But, it is doable. If you need to mod, then do only necessary or central things such as rooting to get useful apps to work. Some home replacement apps have the ability to save the state of setup. Technically this does not have to be such a daunting task, take a couple of days to do this. It doesn't have to be a one day consuming event.

Nowm the one thing that thw iPhone lines have over Android phones is the super wicked frikking awsome accessories hands down. Actually infuriates me at times. The SGS3 should have the same by now. It is on almost all carriers. Oh well, regardless Android rocks. And that is because the Devs that support our phones kick but. You want to talk about time consuming? Devs spend uber amounts of it on thesenphones for us. And the don't ask to get paid for it. And they have jobs and family's like we do.

Also, the act of even having thus tech no matter it be Android, Apple or any other. That in it self is time consuming. I say lets shut down the whole computing and electrical industries and start from scratch. Just live off the land. Essentially, we do things to stay alive. So get rid of all unnecessary things. You will save a bunch of time. Time is only relative to how you spend it. If you live your life to truly better others and your own lives. Then you will not waste any time. Time is only wasted when you and those around you are unhappy.

Ok I'm done, I just went into this long dissertation on life relatively. Sorry.

I just flashed the latest ROM five minuets ago and am finally getting thirty hours of battery time! This is sick!!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] aristo2jzgte:
IOS is for the small dogs! Android is for the big dogs!!!!" Its that simply!!!!! Who agrees?! :)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] AttachedSilver:
Why do you make a thread about this? You like iOS? Then buy an iOS device.Simple as that.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] jgalan14:
Relax he is just asking an opinion is normal for people to wonder if there is something better out there
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Aria807:
If you are already bored with the customizability of android, I dunno how you will like iOS; because you can't mod jack.

I personally wanted to try out iOS so I pre-ordered an iPhone5. Read my thread about it: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1903164 TLDR: I came back to android.

In all honestly, you just need to find yourself a stable rom and stick with it. It isn't a requirement to constantly update roms/kernels.

Tons of stuff you can do to customize to keep you not-bored. Browse the theme sections on xda, not just in the GS3. There are tons of ideas you can get to keep yourself busy.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] bikrame:
Some people are born opposite :P
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] deviusdragger:
Why do people always come in here wanting an intervention to keep them from going to iOS. Just do it, no need to start a thread.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] SebasC:
Android is for the person that likes to customize their phone to it's full extend as where iOS is just simple, basic, this is just fine for me. Same with iPhone 5, it's just a basic phone without any of the fancy features any Android phone offers. If you are content with just basic screen, no fancy hardware features than switch to iOS, you want to enjoy technology and something future proof? Android welcomes you.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Markor13:
It sounds more like you want something for gaming.... Why not go out and buy a PS Vita or a 3DS? Maybe I miss read your post, but to me it sounds more like it has nothing to do with Android and has to do with you wanting a handheld gaming system more so than a phone.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jeansilva90:
With the huge increase of bricks of ps3 with people (like me) trying to DEX->CEX , i was guessing .. there is a chances to get it running on our Galaxy S3 ?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] katsuru:
bump i also wanna know this
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rojocapo:
Me too. My PS3 has RSOD and I need to get into service mode. Unfortunately my PSP died some time ago, so I can't use it as jig.

I understand that the functionality needs to be added to TWRP or CWM. An experienced programmer could port it in a couple of hours.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kochete:
1+

thx
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] CZ Eddie:
It's similar in price ($38) to what I paid for Navigon (Garmin).

I'm sure neither one is truly worth the price. The only thing I like about Navigon is you download the maps while on WiFi, so you don't have to use data when using other GPS navigation apps.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/...t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS50b210b20udXNhMmdiIl0.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] futaris:
Apparently sideloading the .APK works...
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] wiz4769:
Are the maps on the unit or does it use data to stream the maps like all but Navigon does?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] lgkahn:
Navigon doesn't stream not does sygic... but the problem is even if you sideload it. It doesn't support resolution correctly. ...
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] dligon:
who would actually pay that kind of $$$ for this app.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] 613BulletProof:
People who are less informed than we are.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] mfc719:
Would NEVER TomTom after they got caught selling "private" data to police dept's!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] thatsupnow:
oh what?!? When was that? My buddy got a tomtom about 6 months ago that's not cool for them to be selling that kind of ****

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[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scoobiesnacks:
The only thing putting me off the note 2 is the smaller screen resolution. I can imagine apps like the samsung calendar must be less usable. Also I find 800 pixels is a dream resolution for viewing internet pages.

For those that switched from the note 1 how are you finding it?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DMax99:
Is the less dpi really that noticeable? I'm actually very excited about the new aspect ratio as I watch a lot of movies on my phone
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jbounours:
Finally a thread like this :p

It's really annoying in some situations but then you launch a video and your stunned.

You browse, somehow less good, it's quite noticeable when you had Note 1 but then the screen is so much better in ALL other aspects.

Then you get no problems with app compatibility due to the more standard resolution. You see more webapps and games thought for 720p.

So wrapping up, I guess I'll get use to it and with all the other goodies on Note 2 it's worth the upgrade: amazing batterie life (doubled), screen colour and brightness, speed and great sound.

I'll keep the nostalgy of the original Note owner though :<
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] someone0:
Isn't the one lesser column of icons also the result of less horizontal pixel? Yes I agree the screen is much better, but I don't suppose it's just for web viewing. There are the utilitarian point of view to this. I would imagine people who used to have certain amount of icons on a single page and then suddenl reduce would feel negatively. It's like taking a feature out. I am coming from an Epic 4G so I got no bone to pick on this just voicing another valid PoV that some people didn't see.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ChodTheWacko:
Sometimes I'll do something and my brain will go, 'that looks a bit odd', because I remembered how it was before.

But you'll get over it. The Note 2 is THAT much better.

- Frank
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] fkofilee:
Howdi Folks

I have found that the original galaxy Note Dock works amazing with this new device :) it fits perfectly and doesnt look strange :)

Im glad it does because i didnt want to have to spend out on a new dock for one.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] AjunNg:
Pics please!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] hchxoom:
My offbrand dock works too, though a little loose front to back... nothing a spacer wont fix
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] austin_dreq:
Picture please for us to see...:cyclops:
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] lfaitas:
i also have the original samsung dock for note 1 with the usb injector but it does NOT fit!!... i almost broke the usb conection trying to fit it in!

Maybe you have the simple car dock which is just a holder..

i have attached a photo to see which one i have.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Andyb1126:
Do you mean the OEM one with the expanding side arms?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Roybenz:
Does it fit in this original dock?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] bleclair:
It fits, but you have to align it because of the size difference. You can't just plop it in like with the original Note.

If I keep my Note 2, I'll get the specific dock for it when it comes out.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] lfaitas:
Corect! DO not use note 1 dock with usb injector.. I have tried it.. it will eventually damage your new note 2 usb lead which is dodgy anyway!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Frank2:
Here are pictures with the Note 1-Dock and -surprise- the S3-Dock (which looks quite similar to the upcoming Note 2-Dock shown at IFA). The Note 1-Dock isn't really perfect, the Note 2 is too small for it.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] hchxoom:
Here you go.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Ettepetje:
The others (for the SGN, SGS II and SGS III) were already there at launch (for pre-order).

You could put some duck tape (or other padding) in to make it fit. I'm thinking about applying some myself as it is a rather handy dock.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] kamzata:
What about an orizontal dock with usb and HDMI port for connect to external display?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] PopG:
I used 1/16" x 1/2" foam tape, applying 2 strips to the back surface of the original dock and 2 more (cut down to 1/4" wide) down the sides. Slides in perfectly now.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] drexappeal:
I'm curious, why is it that there was a problem with the USB connector not fitting? Both are microUSB w/ MHL capabilities and in looking at the pictures, both ports are centered and facing the same direction. If anything, I could see the length of both phones being an issue, but the Note 2 is slightly slimmer (width and depth). Ultimately, I could see the top portion of the mount needing slight modification to fit, but I'm a little perplexed when it comes to the microUSB not working.

Note 1

Note 2

-EDIT- Nevermind...I think the picture of the Note 2, is actually a Note 1 (even though it's labeled a Note 2). Now, looking at some other pictures, it looks like they flipped the position of the microUSB, so it's opposite of how the Note 1 was.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] alfuen00:
This is the original one not yet released. with HDMI out and two Usb ports
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Fornowagain:
Here's the Note 2 usb. Looks the same orientation to me.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] richlum:
Looks to be the same size and shape as the S3 dock with the fold down stand (which I used for my Note 1 and now for my Note 2)..

The 2 USB ports are nice though... I might have to get one and keep my S3 dock at work :)
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] drexappeal:
Nice. Thanks for that pic...Okay, I'm almost tempted to order one cheap and see if the original dock can be modified to work properly. Since the Note 2 is thinner (width and depth), I don't think that will be an issue, but it's more-so about the length and the placement of the microUSB connector that I'm worried about. It also does look like the placement of the microUSB slot is further towards the back cover than the Note 1, which is more centered.

I wonder if the ATT stores will have the Car dock out in order for me to try when I get the phone next week.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] mikiort:
What about the Samsung's Universal Vehicle Car Holder Mount?

Did somebody use it?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] jdm-droid:
This is the ULTIMATE NOOB question ever! My girlfriend deleted her texting widget from the home screen and i cant find out how to replace it. I can add widgets to the empty spot but not the texting one. Please help!
[Motorola Droid RAZR] jdm-droid:
***note*** she deleted the stock rom texting widget.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] dwc2134:
Long press on home screen, go to shortcuts, then apps, then select messaging, then drag and drop it back down to the minibar at the bottom of the screen.

OR

Go to your app drawer, long press on the messaging app, then drag it down to the minibar as above.

Easy as pie.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] aksaunders:
Or get a new text app

I recommend GO SMS Pro. I have used it for a long time...they have several free or paid themes so you can likely find one that matches your GF's theme. Additionally, there is a widget that you can add to the homescreen.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mxcoldhit:
When my wife sends me a text message i always receive it from the number@pm.Sprint.com does anyone know why and how to resolve this issue. She is running Clark's freegs3.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iamjoel:
I'm looking to customize my notifications and the LED light to my personal likings

I have used LightFlow (trial) on the GS3 but main problems are

I set the vibration pattern to medium and it is always small

The sound goes off before the vibration and LED notification light

Half of the time it doesnt even work at all

I am rooted and using CM10.

Also if anyone can give me a link of the full LightFlow to give it a go

Any help would be highly appreciated

Thanks in advance!