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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] danauwema:
Flashing radios? Sprint gs3

Thank you for the thread. I don't know that I'm a noob but I am noobish and I've been hated on. I rooted and flashed cm 10.0 and gapps 4.2 on my sprint sg3 Everything is working beautifully. I do believe I lost considerable cell bars though.I was curious about changing the radio? I believe you use odin. I do know how to boot into odin mode and have odin. That's about it. Any help you can give would be very apreaciated, and happy holidays. Dan
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Spuddlethud:
Noobness sucks

OK first post, so I got to make it as dumb as possible, right?

I'm just wondering if there are any ROMs that are JB 4.2 other than Cyanogen 10.1? I'm hesitant to go with 10.1 simply because I've had lots of issues with Cyanogen mods in the past. I understand they are never going to be perfect, but I'm more about most everything working than the glitter.

Am I missing something or is 10.1 all there is?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] calebsb:
Cm 10.1 is jb 4.2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Spuddlethud:
Yeah, sorry I edited my post to reference 10.1 about the same time you posted this reply.

Any other than Cyanogen?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] billard412:
Cm10.1 is the only 4.2 rom right now. But its stable as hell with no major bugs. In fact no bugs at all that I can name off the top of my head. Its my daily driver
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Jacob910:
Ok I just used the hide my root app and now I lost root privileges so do I just re root my device or do I un root it first then flash it again?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] billard412:
If you have twrp/cwm just flash the attachment in recovery
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] CyberGmonster:
Here's another noob question.

What is the easiest way to backup app data? For an example, I played the game subway surfer until my fingers got numb collecting all of the trophies and all of the little goodies to unlock new characters then ended up losing everything when I switched rom.

Thanks.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] calebsb:
Titanium backup is a good one

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] CyberGmonster:
So do I just use the back up data function or do I have to use the bathroom know up app?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] calebsb:
Run "backup all system and user apps and data" theen when you switch roms only restore user apps and data using "restore user apps and data" or you can restore individual apps by going to the bottom of the list and tapping on the app you want to restore then hit the option restore "app + data" works on most games
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Xenocide122:
Thanks for the info! Will try it out tonight!

-X
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Jacob910:
Nice thank you sir!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] UFCBAM:
Well since being a brand new user (signed in) auto files me under noobie, it is what it is.

I need help tho lol

Heres what happn >>

I was running 3.1 slim bean for quite awhile and decided to try out the new Beta (4.2 i think) everything going as usual I rebooted and realize i forgot to install the GAPPS, i go back to recovery just to found myself missing pretty much all my folders (wtf?) i reboot phone thinking well let me re create another folder with the GAPPS in it, and as I do thru my PC i noticed all my folders are actually STILL in my phone.

So I go back to recovery once again thinking well let me reset factory for w.e it is that its causing this to go away, and I did, unfortunately everything went away LITERALLY. Now im stucked in recovery with no folders and no OS.

If i reboot my phone it just goes pitchblack and within a few seconds I'm still able to go to recovery mode (holding buttons) so I'm assuming the phone turns off right after the samsung logo.

A friend of mine who introduced me to flashing gave me this link and told me i'll prolly would need to wipe everything off and re-root my phone, the problem is that this download takes about 20hrs (my speed) and while doable after like 2hrs of download it just cancelled itself, cant afford to have this happen again http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1919919

so I read on how to flash a ROM in ODIN if possible. I just cant find a stock rom for my phone or from my region. Can someone please provide me with a link?

I have a Galaxy S3 SPRINT North America.

Will this fix my problem? if not what do i need to do?

What made my phone delete my folders in the first place?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] jeffro18:
Check the 0 folder for all your files. 4.2 roms move your internal storage there to support multiple users.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] UFCBAM:
Wow I honestly don't know how, i went 1 by 1 and while most of them contain sub folders they were all empty.

Somehow it went thru a different menu (idk what i touched, it wasnt sd/internal tho) and there they were, all my folders were back.

Thank you so much.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] 02lssport:
That's about it besides slim ROM its in beta
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] atomcontra:
Please point me in the right direction. I have been looking to root my phone which I finally did. I have an ATT Note II and i us3d toolkit to root it. But now im stuck at the whole "what now?" Dilemma...

Im looking to remove ads and bloatware. I found a thread on doing so and while going through the steps I was stuck on flashing the wrm. Does this require a computer? Also it said to boot in recovery mode, and run the remove bloatware thing. But it said nothing about the zip it had me download or what to do with it. Obviously im missing things that should be common knowledge in this forum. Which brings me to my next question.

Is there a noob section in this forum? Did I find it? If not, is there a section that describes what is means to flash and how to do it. I know that ROM cannot be modified hence it needs to be flashed. Ive seen some videos on flashing omega rom and installing themes. So I kinda am starting to understand but not really.

Is there a way to change my root password? Is there a need to change root password? Since I am rooted now, doeas that mean I cant use certain aps?

I have had this phone for one month and I have already come acrossed apps that I could not use. Thats when I began my decent into rooting. One of them it was because I was in the wrong country. So. Um... what the heck is THAT all about? will rooting my phone get rid of that?

As you can see I have many qestions. Any bit of information helps.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] :
My phone isn't entering deep sleep and I was wondering what I could use to find out what's keeping it awake. Thanks.

Sent from my Slick, Ice Cold Galaxy S III
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] disneytoy:
Well i'm rooted. S3 with 4.1.2. I haven't messed with roms yet.

Can anyone point me to maybe a video, or explain whats new and improved with 4.2?

I know there is a cool panorama camera that is 4.2.

Also, I think I saw in a ParanoidRom video that enables "Tablet" and "Hybrid" I do like the menues on the left and able to scroll. Is Paranoid the only option with at Tablet feature? That may narrow down what to try.

I honestly don't know what benefits a custom ROM has. I don't want to overclock. I can't wifi tether yet. Not activated. Any talking points why I should switch to a non stock ROM?

Thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] :
I agree with you its better to just stay stock. Battery life on custom roms aren't as good as stock, (at least that I know of)

Sent from my Slick, Ice Cold Galaxy S III
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Ambkor:
here is a noob question.. There is anyway to swap memories in cyanogenmod?

What are the difference between kernels? wich is the best one?

Thanks!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Galaxysm:
What's a master code for? O.o sprint gave it my friend. But he doesn't know what it was for?

sent from Land Of Ooo.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] CNexus:
It might be the MSL, or master subsidy lock, that they gave your friend. It can be used to access the menus when you dial certain ##XXXX## codes in the dialer (stock based roms only)

I know for a fact that you can obtain your MSL with root, or unrooted if Sprint gives it to you

EDIT: Your friend can check if it is indeed the MSL by using qpst to pull the MSL from his phone (this works even if his phone is not rooted)

I don't know what you mean by "swap memories", but the difference kernels can mean a different Android version or different settings

Different Android version:

So you know that Android is based on Linux, right? Well in Linux, everything is built on top of the kernel. The kernel handles low-level interactions with hardware components, so when a new Android version comes around, a new kernel has to be built so that the new features in that version have a way to access the hardware components, essentially. This is also the reason why unsupported Android version roms that are released for a phone (for example, CM10 for my shift when HTC has only released up to GB) can have many bugs like no Wifi, no 4G etc because the kernel has to be built for that specific android version and for that specific phone

Now when you talk about different kernels for the same phone, the differences can include the speeds to which it can overclock or underclock the phone's processor, how efficiently it does so (low/high battery drain), and what other features it supports (again, things like mobile network, Wifi, 4G). But it also depends on your phone. Kernel A can work really well with low battery drain for one person and not work well for another person, so that other person now uses Kernel B and that works well for them. Just flash different kernels (making sure they are built for your phone AND android version you're running) and test out which ones work best for you, everyones phone is slightly different hardware wise so different kernels will yield different performance on the same phone

Sent from my PG06100
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Galaxysm:
He's not rooted I think. And he said sprint gave it to him. Maybe to update some kind of PRL?

sent from Land Of Ooo.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] CNexus:
I just edited my post, have him pull the MSL and check to see if it matches the code Sprint gave him. If not, post the general format of the code here (Ex. XXX-XX-XX) and I'll see if I can recognize it as anything else

But if he is rooted, just tell him to install MSLReader from the play store to check

Sent from my PG06100
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Jacob910:
So I was wondering if there was an app that can backup home screen data like how nova and Apex launchers do?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] CNexus:
Well you could back up the data for the launcher just like you would for any other user app right? Because launchers are still apps, but we don't normally think of them as such

I would recommend using Titanium Backup, but backing up data is always kinda risky and can cause weird problems so make sure you have a nandroid before restoring any data

Sent from my PG06100
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] billard412:
Root access and qpst are both unnecessary. Download terminal emulator from the play store. Open it and type "getprop ril.MSL". If it spits back a blank line then go to the dialer and hit ##3282# and then hit "edit". Leave the line blank and hit OK. It'll say"invalid code". At that point go back to terminal emulator and enter "getprop ril.MSL " again and it'll show
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] CNexus:
Just trying to be constructive, but this doesn't work on my shift :rolleyes:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] billard412:
I think most htc's required root. The s3 doesn't
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] CNexus:
Correct. Thats why I suggested qpst since he didnt mention what phone his friend had
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] hshshawn:
So if I want to complete delete s voice other than the apk in system apps is there anything else in /data or anywhere else I need to delete?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Nybs31:
I have a couple questions. I am running "goodness" for my s3. When I reboot my phone, I lose flash player. What version of flash will stick all the time on jb? And what is this 3g hack I have been hearing about? Does it increase 3g speeds and/or maintain constant speeds?

Sent from my handheld p.c. known as the GS3
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Jacob910:
Well I know what you mean and I already do use titanium backup for my apps but I mean backing up the homescreen setup like folders the apps within the folders and the locations of everything within the launcher I flash new roms all the time and it is a bit time consuming setting up my home screen every time
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] CNexus:
Ahh, ok I understand

Well i guess you could find the file where the relative locations are stored...my guess would be some .xml file in there
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Nehpets:
64GB MicroSD card questions

Technically, I'm not a noob to Android, SGS3, rooting, or other issues like these.

What I am a noob to is the 64GB SD card, which does not work like all my previous (smaller) SD cards did.

How can I copy files from my laptop to my SD card like I used to do from my Epic and all previous cellphones I've had?

I have an USB SD card reader that works for my 32GB cards and smaller ones. But the 64GB card pulls up a "Not formatted" message each time I try to access it outside of my SGS3. I can copy media files through the device's connection. But I want to load word files, work files, and movies-to-go like I had on my Epic's SD 32GB card.

I've googled and searched and can't find a clear answer to this issue. I'd really like to use those 64 GBs of storage space!

TIA.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] ghostofdavid:
total newb

Hello! Total newb here. Watched the video. Trying not to burst into tears. I accidently flashed my "Phone" instead of "PDA" in Odin as I am trying to follow the instructions and using Odin on my PC, I made a booboo. I'm worried I ruined something. Any suggestions? Aside from not screaming!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] junxracr:
QUESTION : Why do I get ERROR_SPC BAD_PARAM when trying to read cave and other sections with DFS ? I'be sent the spc and it says phone unlocked.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] studentjunk:
Here is one I haven't seen asked. I like to use my home button as the power button. It's right where my thumb is when I pick up the phone. I noticed that when I flash a new ROM, or do a factory reset, all it does is turn the pone on. After a day or so, pushing the button turns the phone on, and then goes to the home screen. Anybody know the change?

I restarted the phone in safe mode to see if it was one of my programs installed. However, the change persisted. So I think there must be a system setting changed. I have no idea where to start looking.

Edit: I found the answer by broadening my search terms. S voice needs to be mapped to double clicking for it to work. I guess I can't have everything
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] trevonc91:
How can I force install an apk? I just started running JellyBam 5.2 on my sprint s3 and really want ALL of the stock apps. I have S voice, paper artist, and the file manager. But it will not let me install video player nor music hub. I have the apks, can I force install them.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] downbond:
Delete comment
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] livis n fur:
I have had same problem so I know the felling . So I just keep it on my sd and reinstall it everytime I flash new rom which isnt very often cuz I stick to jelly bomb by team venum thanks team venum. I just flash to check out other roms.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] battle1436:
updated to chemistry rom

updated to chemistry rom and everything works fine but when i go to download my apps all over the speed is really slow any answers
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] JoeFCaputo113:
I am a noob as well, and let me tell you.... Google goes a longggggggg way! Here are some websites that I found that can help out the noobs such as myself:

Terminology

How to install ROM

How to install ROM #2

Sorry if these were already posted.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Dgsaxhitman84:
Im sorry to tell the Noobs of the S3 Adobe stoped development for flash and its no longer supported by the "new" phones which is a bummer because I used Flash a lot on my OG EVO 4G...If I am wrong in saying this please correct me but I am 99% positive its no longer because I have the apk and it is installed and I still don't get Flash...Actually I am going to start a thread for this so I can find out for you all faster!!!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] singhhacker:
I have a rooted galaxy y . I want to know about how to create a new custom rom?

Plz help

Rply soon
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] sboogie82:
used VSW EZ unlocker...shouldnt have. Believe phone to be bricked.

Hi, sgh-i747 bell mobility noob here.

after a few failed attempts at flashing cm10 i found a post that mentioned unlocking the bootloader and i figured i would give it a try, the post recommended downloading EZ unlocker as it was universal. only one i found was VSW ez unlocker (figured VSW was someones nick name, now im guessing its verizon wireless). I got a success message after trying the unlocker and then reboot and black screen for about 30 minutes. As it stands now my phone will not turn on, will not boot into recovery or download modes. If i plug my phone into PC i get the standard usb connection sound followed by a similar yet different sound. if i hold the power button in i hear the sounds again which leads me to believe that the computer acknowledges something is connected and the power button at least functions. if i plug the phone in to a wall charger without the battery the notification LED lights up.... if i plug the battery the light will stay on for about 5 minutes as long as it is still connected to charger. It shuts off the instant it is no longer connected to charger. Ive searched for the last two hours and found threads relating to jigs and jtags but none officially confirming the effectiveness of either. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

PS if anyone has had experience with returning a phone under warranty with similar diagnoses id be interested in hearing about the outcome.

Thanks in advance.

noob
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] fergie716:
Take a look here for the Messaging mod

I haven't used a TW ROM in a while but check out an app on Google Play called Haxsync, it's only a buck and def will have the option to do the FB contacts thing. But you can try clicking on the Facebook contact, press Menu, then Join and select the Google contact you want to join it with then press Done. The pic should now be the FB one

If you're interested in building AOSP check out the CM Dev Center here, pick out your device and follow instructions. There are general instructions for pretty much every ROM out there. For example, if you Google

How to build AOKP
How to build Slim ROM
How to build AOSP

you'll find a ton of helpful resources

That def doesn't sound good, this section of XDA is for the Sprint model of the SGS3, you may find more resources/help here which is the fourm section devoted for your device specifically
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] VikingoRMCF:
I figured this would be the best place to ask a stupid question.

So I was wondering, is the latest Samsung software update, MA4, the premium suite upgrade?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Brian y.:
Where can I find stock roms and kernals to flash?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] CNexus:
In the android development section (not original development since those are

not

stock based).

No but seriously, stock roms will say "based on LJ7" or some other software release

If it doesn't say that, then its not stock based

As for kernels, read the post (and in the title it will say "[KERNEL]") and it will tell you what type of rom it is built for

Sent from my PG06100
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Brian y.:
Thanks for the reply.:)

I am currently on sonic with agat kernal but my sd card borked and I lost my nand back up of my original stock rom and kernal. I think I found it here http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SPH-L710
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] trevoc1:
Just curious what's a NOOB??

Sent from my Noob phone laughing out loud!!!!!"
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] billard412:
http://m.urbandictionary.com/#define?term=noob
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] livis n fur:
Is it possible to send larger mms text messaging

Need some help is it possible to send text video's larger . Ive tried reducing the quality of the video already.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Lele08:
Annoying Software Update Popup

Hello Everyone,

I am new to this community. Don't know why I have waited this long to join, lol. I rooted my S3 to the AnaKonDa custom rom. Unfortunately, I have been dealing with the software update popup for a while now and can no longer take the annoyance of the popup and interrupting a text message or something else I'm doing on the phone. I checked the site and Dazed had a fix for it but when I click on the link, the page says the file is not found. Not trying to be lazy but have looked on other topics to search for a solution but I am confused. If I can get help with this, it will much appreciated and donation will follow. Not bribing but I think that all that you guys do is well worth the donations. I love this rom and don't want to flash the stock back on just to get the update and then flash AnaKonDa back. Is there a way I can do this with mobile ODIN without unrooting my phone? Please help. Any thoughts are welcome. Below is my device information:

Model Number: SPH-L710

Android Version: 4.0.4

Baseband Version: L710VPBLJ7

Kernel Version: 3.0.8-906128-user

se.infra@SEP-93 #1

SMP PREEMPT Wed Jul 18 11:43:01 KST 2012

Build number: AnaKonda Rom v1.1

Hardware version: L710.14
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] billard412:
http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1572056&d=1355792611

Flash that and ota warning will stop
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Lele08:
Popup Gone!

Thanks a whole bunches. I flashed it and so far no popups!!! A big thanks to you!!!:good:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] sbchedder:
jellybombed springt GS3

hey guys im on jellybomb version 13 and the pimp my rom, isnt working it crashes when i go to tweaks,also it freezes every blue moon,and the last thing where is the task manager? i did a full wipe and everythingstuck plz help thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Jake1948:
He can't be to high, this big olé noob found it.

And I, say thank you.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] CNexus:
Clear cache and data, and if necessary then reinstall it

Sent from my PG06100
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] sbchedder:
Thanks but i tried that already :/
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] CNexus:
It might be that your rom is incompatible with PMR...try making a nandroid, flash another rom (clean flash), and see if PMR works

Sent from my PG06100
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Fizie:
need help on roms

hi... i really need help.. my phone was on 4.1.1 build xxdlj1 i successfully flash a custom rom rootbox rom4.2 but i cant seems to recover my contact eventho i already sync with gmail account.. when i try to recover it didnt show up.. i make a NAndroidBAckup but when i try to restore it says failed to recover~ any help or suggestion?? :eek:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] queenmole:
Morphology

ok my eyes have crossed and brain is now fried. I want morpholoy on my sprint i710 samgal3. Im reading 86 o.O pages of this that other. is there a one stop u need to download this and this to install? so far ive uncover 3 additional links for more downloads and now im lost. In addition i see one for a cleaner? Also what is the system ui http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2096164 is this just to create new graphics for my phone and others? do i need to download google apps as well as the rom? can i just download the rom from here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2116531 and wipe catche and ect then install? or is this needed as well http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1968724 ? sorry for such noobness. just trying to get all my ducks in a row before i do this. last question will colckworks be ok to install from?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] agalvan21:
help with superuser on (speint) galaxy s3

I need help I have fallowed instructions exactly as told but superuser not allowing root access. My phone is sprint galaxy s3 (4.1.1) sph-l710.