yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ahffl:
Question

I have jumped through many MANY hoops following thread after thread trying to repair what appears to be a corrupted bootloader.

1 - I had rooted the phone a few weeks back with Odin

2 - I decided to put CW Recovery on and used odin to flash it. This appears to have corrupted the bootloader as I simply can not boot to Recovery.

3 - I have flashed multiple stock roms in attempts to repair the problem. They either fail at sboot.bin or pass because they don't attempt to rewrite it (the roms that attempt to leave custom bootloaders)

4 - I read up on the toolkit and decided to purchase it. Looks like a lot of functionality.

my current issue is that when I attach the phone to a PC and attempt to update the bootloader with the stock bootloader, it to fails at sboot.bin

Does anyone have any suggestions? I cant reboot to recovery to delete the user data which could possibly be the issue. Is there another way to wype memory with Odin or another tool? Toolkit does not currently recognize my phone (yes I have the latest drivers) but Odin does.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] mskip:
Sorry this should have been posted on here a while ago.

The device module has just been updated and i'm trying to update all the threads.

Toolkit Update

+Updated Toolkit base to v1.3.4

+Added support for the latest available builds on all device modules

+Updated SuperSU [Chainfire] root app to latest version v2.45

+Added SuperSU Beta [Chainfire] root app to flash if required latest version v2.42

+Updated Busybox installer by Stephen Erickson to v25

+Updated Root Checker by Burrows Applications to v3.68

+Added Install EFS/Partition Backup/Restore app by Wanam v1.33

+Added an any build option to the build menu [pro users only] to root any build

+Updated root procedures for better operation

+Toolkit will now notify you a new public version is available and download the installer for you

+Updated a lot of the code

Supported models/builds list: http://www.skipsoft.net/?page_id=1203

Download from: http://www.skipsoft.net/?page_id=1069

Mark.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] virginwidow:
WOWWWWwwww....

So... I am beginning to understand that somehow a ROM got loaded OTA that cannot be over written even with Odin / Heimdahl? What the heck did they do with the "firmware" that makes a HARDWARE repair necessary to get the phone back? I'm studying, studying etc before I even try anything with this poor mess of phone.

Thanks for keeping us posted

VW
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] ztotherad:
new bootloader with Knox implemented to keep it super locked down that i understand.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] glockman4519:
I am one of those that have had to resort to sending my phone out for this "downgrade" to the unlocked bootloader. It works.

I too was wondering how a software upgrade could be so drastic that one would have to resort to a hardware modification to regain an unlocked bootloader once again. I do know that a lot a good minds have attacked this issue with no results as of yet.

But I'm an optimist and believe that this can be fixed if enough time and resources were applied. This phone is not too for behind some of the new ones out today. But to get that kind of enthusiasm would merit sturdy donations as most of the developers have lives outside of this forum and this is more of a love and definitely not their job. I would be willing to donate to the cause.

"Chance Favors the Prepared"
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] virginwidow:
I'd support that

The PPL who devized nothing short of a ROOTKIT, that could create this "Only Repaired by HARDWARE Modification" debacle for people who've bought and PAID OFF their no longer under contract devices.... Those PPL was no less that Big$$$ Samsung... I don't have the $$$ to send my fone off (dsabled) but could spare a coin to support reversing the VRFUND OTA (or Kies) "upgrade" ... If I team exists or is being considered I'm in

VW
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Crotty.Josh:
-Delete-

Not working on Verizon Note 2. Error when contacting server.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] donaldanttila:
can someone help please! my wife woke up to the Samsung logo on note 2 SCH-I605 Verizon. I can't get into recovery it just goes to green android saying downloading do not turn off target!! I've tried flashing with odin but kept getting no PIT PARTITION or gets stuck in connecting. I've tried android toolkit but its waiting for debugging to be enabled. I tried minimal adb and fastboot. My computer doesn't see it as a Samsung phone. It shows up under devices and printers, unspecified, named gadget serial as a modem.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Earthdog:
So clearly I have done something. Whenever I open the stock email client and hover with the spen it reads the email out loud. Help please.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] bigbrotherbear:
Try:

Settings > Accessibility > TalkBack > OFF
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] moocar99:
Happens to me too... Accessibility is off... Interesting quirk.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Earthdog:
Well Talkback was off so I am very confused. I finally fixed it by disabling Light Flow.... Weird.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] moocar99:
Light flow?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] iahk:
I've heard light flow actually messes up accessibility settings so that may have something to do with it. It may have something to do with samsung's software rather than lightflow though as many devs have run into this hurdle and have already contacted samsung about it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Earthdog:
You are correct I see that Andrew has quiet a bit of detail on this issue with Talkback randomly kicking off. It appears to be a Samsung issue that is effecting other apps.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] nerdrock:
There's an issue with samsung phones and 3rd party Accessibility options. LightFlow installs an Accessibility option, as does Tasker and a few other apps. When those 3rd party Accessibility options are turned on, it cases the "talkback" to come on in certain situations (stock touchwiz launcher opening folders is another example) , and also other weird things like disable the "flow" input on the stock Samsung Keyboard. Devs have complained about this to Samsung, and we can only hope they decide to cooperate. I opened a ticket with Samsung's "customer service" and their response was basically that they "don't support 3rd party apps" , despite that it works just fine on any other android device.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] willfck4beer:
For me, I was able to stop this horribly annoying behaviour by disabling "Custom Notifier plugin" under the accessibility section (as talk back was already disabled). This Custom Notifier is for the Sony Mn800 live view watch... it basically takes all notifications and pumps them out to the sony live view. Turning it off solved the problem.

Just FYI FWIW... verizon note II SCH-I605
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ajtja:
Hello, first time thread poster here :D

I have a Wind Mobile SGS3 T-999V with 4.1.1 Jelly bean and Im still looking for a way to successfully root my device.

Ive looked around but most of these threads comments have problems and don't work after the new Jelly Bean update that rolled out last week.

Was just looking for advice on the best way to do it (MAC preferably but Windows works too) to root my SGS3, any compatible recoveries that work on the device and any advice on ROMs that will help me save battery, get rid of bloat ware and make my phone faster and more efficient.

Thanks a lot! :cyclops:

More information of my device can be given if needed!

P.S. I actually have a few friends that are awaiting ways to do this too so any info will help about 5+ people more so than just myself!

Im just the test dummy to see if the rooting method and ROMs work! :p
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Crisisx1:
Root just as before, no difference with jb.

I still root the same way I did on ics and works perfectly.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] HajmeR:
You can odin root66 from official firmware thread in stickies from development forum.

As to recovery there are two which I know of, twrp or cwm.

And as to rom, I recommend FrostyJB. Great rom with very good battery life (around 20h on mid-heavy use), most of bloat removed. With right kernel you can overclock it to work even faster, it's fast already. Try ktoonsez or trinity kernel. Both are confirmed to work.

Sent from my frozen SGH-T999
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ajtja:
Thanks a lot I tried the Root66 and it worked easily.

Will FrostyJB get rid of any of the SGS3 features such as smart stay and calling when you put the phone to your ear?

And also what do you find is the easiest way to install ClockWork Mod for it? Because ROM manager doesnt seem to have the recovery for WIND/T-MOBILE SGS3s

Thanks a lot for your help! :D
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] HajmeR:
Things like smart stay, motion, etc. are available in FrostyJB. Like in every stock (tw) based rom. But unfortunately DJ stopped his work on that ROM and there will be no new versions, but in current release everything is stable and works great.

I have installed cwm using rom manager. It worked great for me. Are you sure you are doing everything right?

Sent from my frozen SGH-T999
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] banccalif:
I take no credit for the Modded app just sharing my findings with the evo lte community :thumbup:

"This is beta right now but it seems everything is working great!.. There are a few backgrounds I wanna try to locate (white) but I also wanted to get this out to the masses..." - B Boy

DOWNLOAD LINK

1. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/35964712/Black_facebook2.0.apk Black Facebook 2.0

I'll link original thread when I find time to search it out again
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] syaoran68:
anyone try this yet? looks better than the other black facebook app. do you have other screenshots?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] B1GQ1B:
I've been using it since it was posted in the mean bean thread. Haven't come across any issues plus it looks thoroughly themed thru nd thru. Kudos for the find op.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] B1GQ1B:
Also here's a screenshot

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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] scottspa74:
Looks nice. Good find, thank you.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] scottspa74:
Man, this is sick! Fantastic job to the devs of this!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bgx:
Great!

Friendcaster is dead long lifes Facebook black! :)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] joeyfettucine:
Any results on origin?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] njfoses:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1236579
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] wintz:
Says he is releasing a transparent Facebook apk on his twitter. You can follow him @ B_boytm

Dab Life
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] uncanny03gt:
Great App!

Awesome App!! The only issue I am having with the app is it will all of the sudden f/c, the icon will disappear from my homepage folder, app drawer, and installed application list. Finally before it will reinstall, I will have to use Titanium to uninstall/ reinstall for it to work again. Probably have happened 3 or 4 times so far, anyone else had this issue??

EVO LTE

DirtyRacun S-Off

1.19 Hboot

SuperJELLY Rom ver 80

Stock JB Firmware

Stock JB Kernel

Thanks again!

:highfive:

~ N.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] scottspa74:
No problems here. This is gorgeous :thumbup:
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Deni_NS:
Can we have 2.1 black facebook, because its updated today?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] METHOD1911:
Man i second that update. Freaking love this black Facebook

Method1911 3DLTE
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] thecarp1975:
Here ya go!

XDA thread

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1236579&page=13

Dropbox download link

https://www.dropbox.com/s/34q02gwwnjyw5zq/BlackFacebook.2.1.apk
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] B-boy™:
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/10789872/BlackFacebook2.1.WhiteText.apk Here's what I believe will be the Final for release... so many edits for this app and hidden text colors but I think it's pretty solid now.. Follow me on Twitter for early updates on all my stuff FYI... @B_boytm
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Mockingbird946:
Dude,

AMAZING work. This is boss.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] sliverboyx2002:
Is there a version of cleanrom3 for the GS3 for AT&T? I only see the one for Version on the site?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] gunz.jones:
Like from scrosler? No.

Sent from my horny pink pony
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] sliverboyx2002:
Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] sumit77seo:
I finally found this great MAME beat 'em up game.

First u have to install MAME4droid. Then u have to download game image file(zip). Just put the image file in sdcard/ROMs/MAME4all/roms. Open the app MAME4droid in landscape mode. Enjoy!!!

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Mame4droid apk:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.seleuco.mame4all&hl=en

Image zip file-Cadillacs & Dinosaurs:

http://www.emuparadise.me/M.A.M.E._.../Cadillacs_and_Dinosaurs_(World_930201)/12472

Let me know if you have any problem.
[Android Apps and Games] LordManhattan:
Best title ever. That is all.
[Android Apps and Games] tardao:
You made my day! :) thank you!

Scritto con le mie possenti dita!
[Android Apps and Games] Akay25:
how to enable cheat in this game Cadillacs and Dinosaurs
[Android Apps and Games] Bartek012:
This is HOOOOOT :victory::victory::victory:

i play this game on vending machines long time ago gonna try it.
[Android Apps and Games] djaber.40:
need an android simulator that can play cadillacs and dinosaurs hack set 3 (dinohb.zip)

please.

i searched for too many days but !! no answer.

i only have found EKMAMEElite32en for windows it works. but as i said android version please

thnx in advence
[Android Apps and Games] Vikk0510:
Hi, Game is not playing in Landscape mode, only the emaulator is in Landscape but game is still in portrait. Pls help.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ARPwizard:
Maybe super curio could chime in. The Yamaha DAC will downgrade everything to 16/44.1, I'm shooting for a goal of 24/96. The i777 has the same DAC so I was wondering if anyone here could help with the development of this to integrate audiophile sound quality into various Galaxy s2 kernels.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] marquimsp:
May I ask where you get your music (@ 24bit 96KHz)? Or you're talking about playing audio you're recording/producing yourself (using a DAW)? I'm only asking because I'm a musician and producer too, so I'm interested in that.

Cheers!

:)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ARPwizard:
There's all sorts of things you could play in 24 bit. Hd tracks has classic albums of various genres transfered from the master tapes to 24 bit files, some even up to 24/192. Some people do 24/96 rips of their vinyl albums. And also as a musician, being able to hear and present your own music to others with your phone is a great thing too, and arguably easier than burning a dvd-v with a blank picture, and surely more affordable than burning reference bluray audio discs.

Certainly it's not a way to put SACDs, DVDs and blurays out of their usefulness by any means, but for personal enjoyment when your home theater isn't available, it would be a great way to enjoy audiophile-quality music.

Being that the Yamaha DAC in our devices was designed to compete with the Wolfson, I see no reason to not believe it is capable of at least 24/96 playback. As the spec sheet was not made publicly available, I don't know for sure though. What I do know however, is that 16 bit/44.1 kHz is an old, outdated spec from the 80's.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ARPwizard:
Also for more information, I'm trying to get some info together for jeboo, who has worked with the leaked i91000 JB source for the Shostock3 rom, which is a stock-based JB 4.1.2 rom for the i777.

So I figure what ever information we uncover can be applied to multie different roms between these similar devices, just tweaked as needed.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] marquimsp:
Hey, thanks for the HD recordings tip, wonderful site :good::good:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ARPwizard:
I want to bump this thread. 24 bit audio playback may not be an extremely common feature request but it certainly would enrich users experiences that would use it.

Super curio can't be PM'd but if anyone talks to him, perhaps they could direct him to this thread since he has the know how about this kind of thing.

Sent from my SGH-I777
[General Questions and Answers] gtszzz:
OK so I picked up a cheap backup cam that I want to put on the back of my truck. I would like to make it stream to my phone. My thought is to get a bluetooth transmitter to attachto the cam and have it stream to my phone via BT. Is this possible? If so does anyone know of a BT transmitter that operates on 12v and that I could hook the cam to? I think the cam has an RCA output and I know you can get an RCA to 3.5mm jack adaptor to plug into a BT transmitter. What are your guys' thoughts?
[General Questions and Answers] el_roy1985:
Good luck with that one.

LCD screens can be found for pretty cheap if you can't find a BT solution. Personally, I think a dedicated LCD screen would be more convenient then making sure you have your phone out where you can see it and opened up to the proper app.
[General Questions and Answers] gtszzz:
Actually I have a car docking station that I usually always have my phone in when I'm in the truck so the phone is usually where I can see it. I had hoped I could set up an app in such a way that it would automatically launch when it gets the bluetooth signal. Yeah probably dreaming but thought this would be a good place to ask. Figured if anybody know how to do this someone on here would.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] emerica243:
So i just got a Galaxy S3 from sprint. What im wondering is if i can first flash a custom recovery BEFORE doing anything else like rooting or flashing custom rom, etc etc. I want to do this so i have the exact stock image of the phone as it came in case anything goes wrong. Is this possible?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] LordLugard:
Download a stock rooted ROM (tar), ODIN that. Now you're rooted. Flash a custom recovery (TWRP recommended). Do your Nandroid, and carry on.
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pacsniper:
Hi, I have a galaxy Gascinate to metro pcs, which is already in the talk and text, but I am trying to get the internet and mms working but when I get to inputting the spc code, default 000000, it says wrong code.

Any help would be appreciated!
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hhp_211:
A quick interweb search brought up this number for the fascinate

2010031619780721

.
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pacsniper:
Yes thanks! I googled it, now I do have another problem, the internet works for a few minutes and then it goes off, I check the setting in the phone and they have been reset to the verizon settings
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] TokedUp:
Is it even possible? I want Street Fighter vs Mega Man on the go so bad.

link for PC version: http://www.mediafire.com/?7uwwhdz7o1zd4zd
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] aooga:
Its not that its not possible, its that it takes a complete rewrite of the code unless its programmed in java, which it probably isn't. And even then, it takes a good amount of work to get it on Android or even ios for that matter.

Unless you know how to do it yourself, or its a really good concept that will easily work on a touchscreen, or be profitable for a dev, its not going to happen.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] MissLaniS:
I thought after my phone was reset and what not, that it was finally better. Well there are some apps, that when I open.them, they say my phone is rooted. But IM always denied superuser permissions and I even downloaded root checker basic and it's saying that IM not rooted. So which is it? How do I find out for sure??

Is there a way to just root the phone without erasing anything on the phone?? Like apps and texts and stuff like that??
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] -EViL-KoNCEPTz-:
Download this to your PC http://d-h.st/dDT launch it by double clicking, boot your phone into download mode(volume down + power, at the download warning press volume up) plug your USB cable into a USB port preferably on the rear of the case, plug phone into USB and wait for com to turn yellow on the one click you launched, start and let it run, once it reboots your phone will be exactly the same as it is now except rooted.

Sent from my hand to your eyes!

Samsung: Intercept, Galaxy S2, Galaxy S3, Galaxy Note 2, Nexus10

HTC: EVO4g, EVO 3d

LG: Optimus G, Nexus 4

Asus: Nexus7

Motorola: Photon

Amazon: Kindle Fire, Kindle Fire HD

We are legion, for we are many!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mremale:
Just to be sure... just Odin a rooted no data setup and you will not lose your data and definitely be rooted. Also if you are "denied" root access, you may need to go into your super user app and fix the permission for the app you are trying to use
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] quietmode01:
Sounds to me that you're not rooted. With root checker it lets you know if you have root. Just back everything up with something like tb and root again.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Headless_One:
Hello!

I have a Samsung Galaxy S Captivate previously rooted over a year ago. I was mostly using CyanogenMod for a while, and some time ago, I decided to try out some random ROM (can't remember the name, but it was an unofficial port of ICS).

It had some issues and bugs, so I decided to switch back to CyanogenMod. I've tried installing CyanogenMod 7.2, 9.0 and 10.0

Everytime, I get the following error message:

Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Installing update...
assert failed: getprop("ro.product.device") == "captivate" ||
getprop.("ro.build.product") || ... (and so on)
E:Error in /sdcard/#whateverpackage#.zip
Status 7
Installation aborted.

*Where "whateverpackage" is the zip/ROM I am trying to install.

Things I attempted to no avail:

1. Toggling asserts. I get the same error.

2. Reflashing recovery-clockwork-2.5.1.2, but I get the same type of error.

3. Installed USB Drivers for Samsung, and attempted to run Odin3 One-Click Downloader (I897UCJF6-final-OCD-REV0.exe), but it isn't responding it seems.

I'm thinking of trying to install ADB and see if I can get the device to properly go into "download mode" and see if Odin responds.

This may be important: When I boot in recovery, the top of my screen shows "CWM-based Recovery v5.5.0.2"

So if anyone knows a straightforward fix to this, or can at least give me rough steps to try/follow, I would greatly appreciate your help.

Thanks for taking the time to read this!
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RootTheMachine:
You could have quickly found an answer if you searched "status 7" or "assert failed." It simply means your phone is identifying as a different device because of the ROM you flashed. You can get around this by flashing a kernel appropriate for whatever you're trying to install, so Devil or Semaphore will do. From there, reboot recovery and install the ROM.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Headless_One:
I did look up assert failed, but I couldn't get a clear answer.

I didn't occur to me to look up "status 7"; just seemed like a very cryptic error code.

Thank you for your advice nonetheless. I'll update if the error persists.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Headless_One:
Semaphore & CyanogenMod

So, I flashed Semaphore 2.8.0 and then attempted to install CyanogenMod 10 (Android 4.1.2, I think).

Got Status 0.

Tried reflashing Semaphore 2.8.0, and 1.2.6. No progress.

Any recommendations?

I tried to flash CyanogenMod 9 on Semaphore 1.2.6 and got Status 7.

Thanks.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BWolf56:
If you would read a bit before doing the flashing you would know that status 0 is from rebuilding the partition. You simply need to flash CM10.1 twice. So it goes like this: Flash CM10.1, reboot recovery, flash CM10.1.