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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
You're supposed to follow the guide that the fellow above linked to. Section 6 of that guide is very simple to follow. It's on the first page, in the first post. Once you press volume down, home and power buttons you press volume up to go into download mode and use Odin (on your computer) to flash the stock rom.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] synergy714:
the thing is I am not sure what the stock rom is and its not doing anything. there are a few different files to download..

now Im not sure what to do

is there any way to get out of this little mess?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
The files you need from that guide are:

1) Odin

2) Samsung Driver

3) VRALF2 4.0.4, all saved to your computer.

Just follow the directions afterward. That's essentially all you need and the guide is the best way to return you to stock.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] synergy714:
Thanks to both of you +1
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
How did it go?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] synergy714:
well I got it up and running . used super user and clicked unroot. now I'm not sure if its fully stock. this is what i have ..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Lol looks like you're running a newer firmware than what's officially available from Verizon. You've installed the JB leaked stock firmware whereas ICS is what it's supposed to have. The VRALF2 4.0.4 file I told you to download is what's officially stock.

Did you use Odin to install this? If so, just use the VRALF2 file and you're fine.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] synergy714:
yes i tried loading that one but it wouldnt take.. ill try again
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] synergy714:
once I load it am I suppose to unzip it or anything?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Once you download it, it should already end with ".tar" or ".tar.md5" You do not unzip the file. The next step is to launch Odin and follow those same steps from the guide.

What happened when it failed?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] synergy714:
ya i did that and this is what happens.. it happened the first time too.. it just shows end..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jhoutz:
You might have a bad download. You should download again.

Also you should have odin v3.07 I believe.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
I believe that's because of the: "(1)" just before the ".tar.md5" If you remove (1) from the file name then I'm sure it will verify the md5 in that same box and allow you to go on.

I'm downloading it now to verify the name.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] synergy714:
well Ill try again.. just downloaded it again..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] synergy714:
same thing.. nothing. grrrr.. is there anywhere else I can get this file?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jhoutz:
How big is that file
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] synergy714:
I cant seem to load odin 3.07 not sure what to do after the file loaded.. it givs me a install popup then i click next and i get another popup says odin then stuff in Chinese.

do you have team viewer?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
the VRALF2 stock zip is 1.2 GBs, I just downloaded it and it matches my backup copy that I already have.

My VRALF2 file downloaded and reads the following:

HOME_I535VRALF2_I535VZWALF2_618049_REV09_user_low_ship.tar.md5

I do not have a "tar(1).md5" like you have in your screenshot. Did you remove the (1) and try again? I'm quite sure this is why it failed initially if you did not remove it.

I thought you already downloaded the Odin application to your computer? Mine launches once I click: Odin3 v3.07
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jhoutz:
He had 3.04 in his screen shot...not sure if that one is compatible
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] synergy714:
got it working.. used odin 3.07 with that rom and now waiting for the reboot to finish :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jhoutz:
Excellent
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] synergy714:
how long is it suppose to be restarting? lol the 4G lte rainbow thing has been going on for over 5 min..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jhoutz:
Could take a while the first time.

Sent from my SCH-I535
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] synergy714:
ok I think I got it.. rebooted after 10 min.. (had to go back and do a manual "clear data") then it loaded and did a Verizon update..

this is the outcome.. I think im ready to go swap the phone lol

thank you all for your time and patients . I learned a bunch. + a million..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
I definitely overlooked that great eye!

Synergy714, perfect! Glad we could help you out and teach you in the process. Everything checks out fine in your screenshot. Now I can go do some yard work lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jhoutz:
Glad to see you got it!

Sent from my SCH-I535
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] synergy714:
lol
[HTC Desire S] ben_pyett:
Hello,

I've created this thread and named it appropriately [SANCTUARY] for those users that have previously owned a Desire S (and still may do) and have since moved on to to using another device. Anyone who spent time in this forum may as I've done find life outside it a very tedious place.

This was my first Android device, which I still own (as does my wife), I've always greatly appreciated the attitude in this forum and found it a safe, friendly haven especially when compared along side the chaos and carnage that can be found in the other flag ship device areas! We've been fortunate here and have mostly escaped endless trolls, pointless bickering, needless aggressive sarcasm and have historically required minimal need for moderation.

Many of this forums founding and contributing members have more recently moved on to using a variety of other main stream flagship devices (commonly the HTC One X or SGS 2/3 ) no doubt we will all move in time, but, with endless existing Sense ROMs, recently its first Sense 4.1 ROM being released not forgetting AOSP/CM10/AOKP ICS & JB ROMs still being perfected the device has plenty of life in it yet.

This thread is primarily intended as a place where those people who have moved away from the DS can come to ask questions and receive answers without being crowded out or shouted down as I've found to be the unfortunate general behavior in the mainstream flagship forums which are populated by a great deal more uncivilized users.

This isn't intended to be another [OFF-TOPIC] thread, so please continue to use the standard DS OT thread for that [OFF-TOPIC] Desire S Users Hangout Lounge for that.

EDIT: It appears that the moderators have seen to close all OFF TOPIC threads see their justification here.

If this thread succeeds that it should hopefully be inhabited by a large number of Ex-DS users and therefore users who will have a great deal of DS relevant knowledge, so new DS users are more than welcome to come to ask questions....although primarily I'd prefer the Yes/No type questions only, as if your question requires a lengthy response, its probably worthy of its own thread in the Q&A section (so create a new one - but try searching first!).

As an initial starting point, why not attempt to follow the form of brief introduction (although I reckon this will be mostly unnecessary) and let us know what device you are on now and then any question, statement or recommendation you have...
[HTC Desire S] ben_pyett:
I'll start off -

Hello, I'm Ben (obviously!)

I'm planning on buying an N4 tomorrow night, I won't be alone there as I believe several other current DS users are planning on doing the same, I'm hoping that this thread can become a the haven for us all!
[HTC Desire S] shrome99:
Ben, as enigmaamit said, you shouldn't jump the gun. Wait for a month (or at least a week) and see if there are any major flaws in the device. Not many devices come out without one, and this is LG :p
[HTC Desire S] ben_pyett:
I hear you shrome99, but at that price I'm still jumping ship, when you consider that the N4 is Approx £200 cheaper than the equivalent other flagship devices (ie HTC One X+ or i9305) it will have to be significant issues for me to regret it! (famous last words ;) ) Although I won't be daft enough to sell the DS anytime soon, so if there are issues then I'll still have that, although as foolish as it may be I want to be on board day 1 with a new flagship device for a change (much against my my normal better judgement!).
[HTC Desire S] shrome99:
Makes sense :p It's been getting glowing reviews from all sites, I'm sure it'll be awesome.
[HTC Desire S] Eclipse_Droid:
Hello guys! Most of you probably know me or at least recognise the name....

DS was my 1st android device which I loved dearly (and still do) although it has now been sold.

Currently I own a galaxy s2 which even though I've had it only 2 months looks as though it will soon find itself on eBay to make way to get mighty N4! However I plan to hold back a week or 2 after release to get a better picture of the real life use of the phone (all his shiz re thermal throttling has got me spooked!) 99% sure I will be getting it very soon though, just awaiting some user fb from new users..... Ben:p
[HTC Desire S] ben_pyett:
Updated N4 benchmark results!

Don't fear there are a good few of DS bunch that will be getting on from the start (in sickness and in health!) and we're sure to voice all and any reviews, opinions and concerns!

Don't know if your saw this....

Confirms the obvious!
[HTC Desire S] eyahl:
I absolutely feel the same. And as it is my birthday today I think I'm gonna reward myself for all the hard work :D:p
[HTC Desire S] ben_pyett:
Excellent great to have you on board ::good: the more familiar names/faces the better! :highfive:
[HTC Desire S] pughie:
Drool.....Can't wait to order mine, got a buyer lined up already for the S3. I'm going to order the 16gb then pocket the change to take care of a Christmas present for my daughter and the new assassins creed for me :D

Sent from my Nexus 7
[HTC Desire S] SimonTS:
Do I really need to introduce myself? I'm sure that most of the guys/gals (are there any of those) who come to this thread will know me :eek:

The DS was also my first smart-phone and I still have it right now. It's a bit scuffed and I've replaced both the touch-screen and the LCD (butter-fingers), but she means a lot to me and I learnt a lot through playing with her. When I got the DS I was looking at several models, but I'm glad I made the choice I did as it meant I met some really good people on here.

As you probably know, I got myself an LG Optimus 4X HD which I am really chuffed with. I know that it is a locked bootloader, but I was actually after a phone to use as a phone and the contract deal was too good to refuse. I will almost certainly be getting myself an N7 + 3G in the near future as I can't root the company one :( I'm with Eyahl - it may be a treat to myself as I've got the big 40 coming up in a few weeks :silly:
[HTC Desire S] Kolo39:
Hello guys!! Tomorrow night or on tuesday morning I´m going to buy the Nexus 4...

Are you going to unlock the bootloader or root the device? I think it´s one of the first things I do so I don´t have to loose all my data later on.
[HTC Desire S] ben_pyett:
Howdy Boys welcome on board :highfive:! and the Big 40 having had mine only earlier this year you certainly deserve a treat Simon!

Within hours of getting it un-boxed! Once I've established that its fully functional wifi, mobile data, gps etc then it's time for the unlock followed by root etc....
[HTC Desire S] Eclipse_Droid:
It's my birthday tomorrow ;)
[HTC Desire S] ben_pyett:
I suspect that you both deserve a treat!;) If you want to give me the email/phone number of your significant other/parents then and I'll ensure that they're all aware exactly what you need :D

O yeah! And Happy Bloody Birthday to you both! :good::D
[HTC Desire S] Nexx:
*waves*

I'm here too! Can't wait to get my order in. Anyone got a clue when the UK orders open up?
[HTC Desire S] ben_pyett:
Hello, Nah, not exactly, in fact that's the exact question that I've been trying to get an answer to myself......I plan on checking at midnight before I crash, (but am sure that will be way too early) and then again at about 7:30-8am on the 14th with my credit card in hand when I figure they'll be open for business :fingers-crossed:

Let me know via this thread if you get any update......or have any suspicions.
[HTC Desire S] lowveld:
Hey people!

Eagerly waiting for the beast, totally committed to buying on day 1. I won't be selling the DS though, for several reasons. I actually need a device I can splash android 2.3-4.1.1 with to test my apps.

So this will be my main stop thread in a short while...

Thanks Ben!

Sent from an undisclosed dimension
[HTC Desire S] olyloh6696:
Great idea Ben ;)

Happy birthday @eyahl and @Eclipse_Droid!

Have a fantastic day! Would be epic if you the N4 was pre-ordered on your birthday ;)
[HTC Desire S] Eclipse_Droid:
Cheers guys! Yep it would be epic..... I've also got black ops 2 happening on the same day! It's all happening at once!

On another note: has anyone found any sellers for cases/screen protectors, yet for the n4? A lot like me will be keen to get both pretty soon. Preferably on the same day as receiving the device :confused:
[HTC Desire S] ben_pyett:
I moved from Stock mainly because I haven't flashed anything for months.......so was having to fight myself...................

Customization is why I moved from stock and i love AOKP because of the options it gives you! (thanks to Tectas for the introduction on DS)

I believe that optimizations and tweaks are still to come, once a solid kernel is available, there are currently options, but still very early days, for now will happily stay on stock kernel, due to the initial nonavailability some developers are still developing with devices....which isn't ideal.

Boy do I miss sweep to wake, not even any chance of it with no buttons either, I've had to put a lock screen/sleep widget to get used to the new position of the power button, plus never a good idea to hammer any single point of failure (button).

Missed from previous 'review' post

Edit1:

Camera

Not being one for taking pictures with my phone the camera is great, a big step up from the DS but not as special as sgs3 or as wonderful as the one X type. The new touch jb menu controls are nice and photo sphere is a fun addition

No sd card

Lack of space, realise that I didn't mention this in above review, but it's a known problem and as someone that doesn't play games, movies or store music on their phone for me not an issue, I appreciate that I'm fortunate in my use and that this will annoy and deter many.

LTE

The lack of lte here in the uk isn't an issue for me again as lte is very new here and won't be on my area for at least two years. Fortunately 3g is twice the speed DSO this makes up for it.

Edit 2: some more comments

The new version of AOKP (3/13) has both working navbar height settings and led config (removed light flow) although the f flash while charging aokp setting doesn't stick yet.

I dislike that many applications don't permit the positioning of a consistent menu button, for example play store still puts it at the top, where as you can aokp enable menu buttons at both left and right sides of navbar (still have not decided which I prefer). Hopefully this be made consistent with time

I'm Beginning to like the new gesture keyboard that comes as stock, this is coming from a previous swype user, great animations although my accuracy needs working on, hoping I'll adapt one 8 get used to it

Edit 3:

PRICE

I can't believe that I missed this, ignoring the ridiculous shipping , stock and availability issues from Google...which will still plague any purchase of this device for months to come..

The price for what you get just can't be beaten.
[HTC Desire S] ben_pyett:
Missed this response earlier :D Christ those first few moments must have given you the proper fear!:highfive:
[HTC Desire S] suku_patel_22:
Just was checking out iPhone 5 prices in India for fun.

16GB: 835$

32GB: 964$

64GB: 1092$

I wonder who in his crazy mind would think of buying this ...

In comparison

Note 2: 677$

SGS3 32GB: 650$

SGS3 16GB: 640$

HOX 32GB: 643$

HOX 16GB: 592$

All conversions done on Google.

Tapatalked from Desire S running Andromadus
[HTC Desire S] ben_pyett:
N4 - In stock, (with you in 5-6 weeks - we'll probably!)

Google Play - UK (as of now)

8Gb - SOLD OUT

16Gb - Still in STOCK - although don't expect it for Christmas!
[HTC Desire S] sadsac:
Still waiting for stock in Australia :(

I've been incredibly disappointed with the launch but trying to be patient
[HTC Desire S] lowveld:
The "not turning on" part surely did... The boot loop also scared me a bit, I really didn't see any reason for it, I just unlocked the boot loader, hadn't even flashed anything.

Looking back, I did boot CWM without flashing to test integrity, maybe it screwed up the cache somehow. Whatever, the end result is:

Decided to stick with stock a few days, just to get the feel of what real AOSP is, and how lucky we are for having a Dev community able to improve on it.

Only changes so far was of course rooting the beast. We can't have annoying ads on this beautiful screen, can we?

Cheers

Sent from my Nexus 4
[HTC Desire S] suku_patel_22:
Nice wallpaper there :) link please

Tapatalked from Desire S running Andromadus
[HTC Desire S] ben_pyett:
Take #2
[HTC Desire S] shrome99:
First thing I would do ^^^
[HTC Desire S] suku_patel_22:
I hate unicorns but not AOKP :p

Tapatalked from Desire S running Andromadus
[HTC Desire S] ben_pyett:
did /do feel a bit like an AOKP poster boy....but fancied a change
[HTC Desire S] shrome99:
Try this wallpaper - https://dl.dropbox.com/u/40174/aokp/aokp_bg2.jpg
[HTC Desire S] ben_pyett:
Cheers but not my shade, I'm all over black and blue!
[HTC Desire S] jugg1es:
Try this

Everyone has a right to be stupid. Some just abuse the privilege
[HTC Desire S] lowveld:
Sure, here you go:

Don't know if tapatalk reduced quality, if so, let me know and I'll upload it from my laptop.

Cheers

Sent from my Nexus 4
[HTC Desire S] eyahl:
Nope, it's just fine
[HTC Desire S] ben_pyett:
All fixed now

Google ahhh!!!

My lovely new nexus 4 device has for some reason dropped from being linked to my play store account, it was certainly there last week. I only have one Google account.

I can still use play on the device. Although the actions (installs upgrades etc) don't show on play store I tried wipe and clear of play app on device. Reboot...

I've written to Google but response is slow Any ideas? Anyone have anything similar happen ever, any suggestions, willing to try anything (although not really removal of Google account) this will be last resort).

EDIT: Resolved

1) Cleared cache and data of framework, play and play services

2) Reboot

3) downloaded an app through play store and presto device showed up in play store!
[HTC Desire S] jugg1es:
You are still stock aren't you. I've only had problems like that on custom roms

A word to the wise ain't necessary -- it's the stupid ones that need the advice.

Bill Cosby
[HTC Desire S] ben_pyett:
fixed see update in post above)

I only stayed stock for one day, AOKP now (see posts above, review, wallpaper and SIG ;) ), with a new build each day, it's just like the old days, except that you would struggle to find a bug.
[HTC Desire S] xxmorph3u5xx:
Hey all,

I dunno if you know me, i'm more of the silent type, i just like to flash roms and not ***** about it. I haven't been the talkative type..

First id like to thank all the devs that post here even though some no longer own/develop for the DS and special thanks go to nexx and lowveld as they just made the DS the best phone to have (mine still runs fallout v5 - sense lover here so sory nexx for not being my favorite dev :P)

Anyway, sentimentalism aside, i would like to ask for your advice, and here ii mean you too oly, ben, and everyone from this great community that really knows what they're talking about. im about to retire the ol' Desire S and i'm in a pickle: i cant decide on the Nexus 4 / One X+ / SIII

Here are the details:

SIll and OneX at the same price on contract, will be around 150 euros. Since play store does not sell devices online in my country due to undisclosed reasons, the N4 will be about 450 euros at resellers, so first minus for N4.

Second minus for N4 is that all LG devices that i had previously owned (phones, LCD tv's, camcorder, monitor, etc, etc.) sucked. Period. Poor build quality, broke down all the time, all this type of s%$t.

Now the sammy..well, i have great respect for samsung products but in the phone department they havent really convinced me. I cant get over the squeky plastiky fell of their phones and from a design point of view..i'd rather not start. Not to mention touchwiz..(thank god for cm!).

The One X..im a sense lover, probably should have started with that, but it's not a must. Htc has not convinced me with the One lineup.. Had the One S for some time and loved it but it had serious issues, and that's why i had it returned (chipping coating, constant loss of signal, and then the vibrator failed). I'm afraid that im gonna run into trouble with the oneX too if i get it.. plus the big minuses of locked bootloaders, no card slot, non removable battery, etc..

So my question is....what in gods name should i get as the DS is not realy satisfying my demands anymore (and am getting bored with it) but there's absolutely nothing on sale that really says the "i'm it"?

Sorry for the long post, thanks again and have a great day y'all!

P.S. actually,realised now, lowveld, you're not my favorite dev either. i don't know if you guys remember loveboatcaptain but he's the one who convinced me to s-off and i will be forever grateful to him for that and his LBC rom. Hope to see him around in this thread!
[HTC Desire S] suku_patel_22:
DNA + SD Card - LTE = Butterfly

http://www.htc.com/www/smartphones/htc-butterfly/

Tapatalked from Desire S running Andromadus
[HTC Desire S] superkid:
Well, maybe some of you here knows me, i am more of a flash a rom and run person....

I am thinking of getting a nexus 4, the problem is that where i live is expensive as hell, and get it ordered from usa will take months.. but still..

The worse thing will be to say bye to my desire s, i cant do that....
[HTC Desire S] Kolo39:
oh yeah... I´m so happy...

I ordered my Nexus 4 on tuesday and yesterday I got it!!! :D I don`t know how they managed it to sent me one so fast but it`s already unlocked and rooted. Now I´m waiting for AOKP ;)
[HTC Desire S] lowveld:
2 day delivery since order? Lucky bastard... :)

But what are you waiting for on AOKP? For the download to finish?

Sent from my sofa
[HTC Desire S] enigmaamit:
http://www.androidcentral.com/best-android-phone-you-can-buy-december-2012-international-edition
[HTC Desire S] Kolo39:
hahaha yes damn lucky bastard... :D

nah i´m waiting for an official release and no test build. I thought that the latest test build is a bit buggy and with such an awesome device I want a nearly bug-free OS ;)
[HTC Desire S] suku_patel_22:
Well it should be "make a new android version working and run" :p :D

Tapatalked from Desire S running Andromadus
[HTC Desire S] bronx:
Oppan Gangnam Style! :D
[HTC Desire S] ben_pyett:
I'm off out on the beer now, yet I'm seeing double already

Welcome to the club- you'll love it :D
[HTC Desire S] bronx:
;)

Well... Iphone 5 is still my main device I'm afraid, as have bought this lovely pair for my two friends.

Gotta say, I'm really impressed how well nexus 4 is built. Screen is also amazing, even comparing it to ip5. I would get it in other circumstances, but for now forbidden fruit is daaamn too sweet... ;)

Whoever says that iphone is pure crap needs to try ip5 first.

By the way- playing Vice City on such a small screen is surprisingly good. No problems what so ever... :rolleyes:
[HTC Desire S] olyloh6696:
"Corrupted by the dark side, young Skywalker is" - Yoda
[HTC Desire S] bronx:
Har har harrr... :D
[HTC Desire S] ben_pyett:
lowveld summed it up, you really are a very lucky man, I ordered mine within ten minutes of the initial launch and it still took three weeks

Hello mate, it's been a long time!

As the developer that I know you are you would really love it and the community (well 25% of them anyway)