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[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jarmezrocks:
The above section in the Galaxy S3 forum either needs to be updated (cause the info is incorrect and only applies to non-LTE devices) and/or LTE section needs to be severed from the rest of the forum.

We still have people who even though they have done right thing, have backed up their NV_DATA /EFS directory bla bla bla many don't check updater scripts to see what partitions are being mounted when flashing something from recovery. They might be downloading something from Themes and Apps section and not realise that its mounting /dev/block/mmcblk0p9 instead of /dev/block/mmcblk0p13. This is not the themers fault either.

How else are we going to fix this issue other than requesting that developers for all of SGS3 and themes and apps *only* call generic mounting points from recovery? That seems like the only fix for this that I know of?

Just the other day for example I almost even slipped up myself, I had patched my kernel and wanted to run the patched libs for the camera on my I9305. I thought "Oh sh!t I probably should check the updater script just to make sure it has the correct mounting point?"

Sure enough.....there it was mount("ext4", "EMMC", "/dev/block/mmcblk0p9", "/system");4

Take a look at the rest of the forums and see just how many sub sections there are for SGS3

[*] Verizon SGS3- 1.5Ghz Qualcom duel core 2GB RAM different to international yet same as the other variants but gets its own forum

[*] Sprint SGS3- 1.5Ghz Qualcom duel core 2GB RAM different to international yet same as the other variants but gets its own forum

[*] T-mob and others- 1.5Ghz Qualcom duel core 2GB RAM different to international yet same as the other variants but gets its own forum

[*] AT&T Rogers and others - 1.5Ghz Qualcom duel core 2GB RAM different to international yet same as the other variants but gets its own forum

Here's us LTE i9305 users probably the most different out of all of the SGS3 devices and yet we get shoved in here with the international and we don't even remotely share the same specs in the above info section

[*] International (including 4G LTE which should have it's own forum)

Surely the forum admins/mods have got to acknowledge what I am saying here?

I know our users are whinging and *****ing that there are not as many developers in our section and it sucks, and I acknowledge that segementing it even further is likely to seperate *some* of the benefits of themes and apps and or devs (especially those in our section) will need to make duplicate threads when they have a theme that is suitable cross all devices (but only if the script doesn't call the full path to the mounting point). Yes I am actually suggesting to make things harder for my self in some aspects cause I currently have a theme that suites all S3 variants

I am happy to discuss other solutions if anyone has any, I am not laying this down as a demand or anything I am just pointing the pros and cons of doing things this way. So feel free to post your thoughts on this

James
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aurelianbd:
True
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Galactus:
Makes sense
[HTC EVO 3D] Omnicubed:
Merry Christmas everyone.

Here's a walllpaper I made. I recommend you set the wallpaper separately for the lockscreen, if you can. And, be sure to center it such that the bottom knob of the crop selection is right between Andy's legs.
[HTC EVO 3D] TheKnux:
What rom are you using?
[HTC EVO 3D] Omnicubed:
CM10 Gangnam Style
[HTC EVO 3D] danielsvaba:
ok
[HTC EVO 3D] TheKnux:
You like it? Keep trying JB roms, but always go back to my Sense Rom cause Stock doesn't suit my fancy.
[HTC EVO 3D] Omnicubed:
I agree that taste is a huge factor. Personally, I love Google's minimalist aesthetics. But, I understand it's not for everyone. You should, though, consider all the other stuff, too: Project Butter, Google Now, and all of the mods available for AOSP ROMs.
[HTC One S] Zarboz:
Here is an installer for the extra wifi partitions from the ota :D

DISCLAIMER: We, Team Blackout, Nor myself are responsible for bricks broken devices

lost souls zombie attacks sudden death missing alarms for work and or shorter lifespan of your device

should you choose to overclock it does break manufacturer specs. By downloading and using this software you agree

that You, the end user, are 100% responsible for any and everything that may happen after use

that being said.. Have fun

just flash in recovery if you have hboot 1.09 or lower

i am posting for those who might want to see if they get a boost in reception or i noticed a bit less battery drain here
[HTC One S] trollallot:
Ty for this...I'm sure many will be happy!

Sent from something in my hand
[HTC One S] jac10000:
Thank's

It is normal if my One S is levitating after flash this extra wifi partition ? :p
[HTC One S] drakexpl:
it's rare but possible.
[HTC One S] Darknites:
Is there any chance of making it flash radio.img too please.
[HTC One S] acerulz:
is it for only Sense based or for both ??
[HTC One S] Zarboz:
Sense only
[HTC One S] PeQuEsan:
I didn't know there were extra partitions, out of radio, hboot, boot, recovery, and system/data ROM/user ones...

So these also get updated with JB OTA? Any more partitions? I would like to leave my phone closest to stock JB OTA, but manually, using old 1.06 hboot, and flashing all needed partitions and your deodexed and rooted Rom.

Thanks.

Desde el móvil...
[HTC One S] Darknites:
You can downgrade on 1.15 so there one way to get every part and still keep 1.06 but there is other .img files but don't think they really matter, only 2 in this zip and radio.img.
[HTC One S] PeQuEsan:
Yes I know I can still downgrade after applying JB OTA, but it's a little bit risky itself, and I don't want to add extra difficulties by upgrading before downgrading back... :)

Anyway... I'll think a bit more what to do... The cleanest way is doing what you say, obviously... :)

bye!
[HTC One S] Darknites:
Ya same here I think I just do the extra partitions.
[HTC One S] mdiaz33685:
I really don't think this is necessary.... I have made my own rom, and flashed a few times...

feels so good not to flash the partition fix..... switching roms, from ver 2.31 2.35 2.40 I had to keep flashing those darn partition fixes...

with this update, they fixed it, YES, THANKS HTC...
[HTC One S] Zarboz:
I noticed much improved reception ony ics Rom
[HTC One S] ryanshew:
And Wi-Fi connects so damn fast now.

One S | Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2 | Viper 1.2.1 | Bricked Beastmode
[HTC One S] jac10000:
I flash it and I notice a better reception. But if I flash another Rom or radio, I have to flash again this extra Wi-Fi partition/firmware ?
[HTC One S] PeQuEsan:
Cooked Roms don't include these partitions, so don't worry. Roms only include system and boot partitions, usually.

Desde el móvil...
[HTC One S] solidus636:
so many i'm not looking closely enough, but what in the world do we do if i have an hboot version of 1.14 and i do not want to downgrade?
[HTC One S] jac10000:
Ok, thank you :)
[HTC One S] Phantom Pt. II:
Higher HBOOT needs to fastboot flash boot.img?

So this would also be for JB AOKP, or any ROM?
[HTC One S] jac10000:
sense only, ics and JB
[HTC One S] Inferi0r:
So this is needed if I flash the newest radio from the jb ota on my rooted ics?
[HTC One S] Rapier:
Flashed the Virtuous Ville+ RC1 ROM and WiFi is not connecting after that (shows "Turning on" for some time then "Error"). I saw several people saying it's fixed after flashing new kernel and/or fix for the extra partitions. I am on 1.14.002 hboot and cannot downgrade (as I understood I should have Ubuntu installed for this). Questions:

1. It is mandatory to flash BOTH the new radio and the extra partitions fix for WiFi to work?

2. Can I do it with hboot 1.14 (higher than 1.09)? If "yes" how? I know the "fastboot" or Flash GUI method but I know that's for recovery/kernel zips. It is valid for radio also? Also the fix for partitions zip file does not contain a "boot.img", in fact contains 2 .img files. Should I extract and flash them separately one after the other?

Some clarifications could be helpfull here as I'm sure not the only one needing them

Thanks
[HTC One S] Darknites:
Good idea to have everything matching so if you flashed the radio then flash this.
[HTC One S] Inferi0r:
So no I've radio + partitions from jb 3.16, stock kernel from ics 2.40 and a almost stock rom with ics 2.31. Everything is really working fine and smooth.
[HTC One S] Daiskei:
Will this upgrade hboot to 2.15 or whatever it is that JB comes with? I'm trying to find the WiFi partitions without upgrading my 1.06 hboot.
[HTC One S] Zarboz:
thats exactly what this does
[HTC One S] ickedmel:
Just to be clear this does not upgrade your hboot. You will get the Wi-Fi partitions you need and keep your current hboot.
[HTC One S] fantasist:
Could someone please tell me how I can verify whether the WiFi partition flashed successfully?
[HTC One S] Darknites:
Em em ya that's a good point how do we know if this worked if wifi was working anyway?
[HTC One S] Zarboz:
no idea on that one :P

you could cat the partition and compare the code

or you can md5sum the partition against the IMG
[HTC One S] :
And people say I'M sarcastic! :D Genius response! Hahahahahaha

I've already upgraded hboot and radio and did notice messing on a JB rom last night that wifi connects but wouldn't transfer data which was fun but I didn't test further so looks like I may be a candidate for this. I've seen it asked a few times and no response or not from what I've seen but how would I flash this with my hboot and radio? Is downgrading the hboot the only option?
[HTC One S] RockR172:
i am on hboot 1.14, how do i flash the partitions?

cant take the risk of downgrading the hboot, em from India and the S4 model isnt supported by HTC here... so incase i brick it, my phone will be unusable and non-repairable... :(
[HTC One S] :
I pretty much doubt you can due to every question on the subject ignored, looks like its downgrade hboot or live with it.
[HTC One S] Sneakyghost:
You can only by RUU or brick downgrade. Only methods available.

If you don't want to brick, the only way is up.

sent from a phone
[HTC One S] AKToronto:
What would be the best method to back up my current partitions before flashing these? I don't mind using a terminal emulator or something similar to do so. I never did see a full partition list for HTC One S, only One X... Also I had flashed a Bell Mobility 2.4 RUU a while back and I've only seen 2.35 and lower partitions on flushable zips.
[HTC One S] Sneakyghost:
Please check my public drop box. I have a complete partition list in there.

You can go to the super CID thread or the brick downgrade thread to learn how to "dd" a partition to sd card. You can, if you launch adb shell on the host pc, also directly dd them to the pc.

DropBox: http://db.tt/GIE1KyoU

[EDIT]

You can also launch any RUU, then go to TEMP while it waits for your input, then find its extraction folder (use process explorer to find out if you like) and in there you will find the ROM.zip. if you open that it will have an image of each partition in there.

That's how we obtain the Wi-Fi partitions. Them are called adsp and wcnss.

sent from a phone
[HTC One S] AKToronto:
[solved]
[HTC One S] AKToronto:
So Sneaky, I would essentially just have to dd mmcblk0p18 and mmcblk0p19 to back up my current versions, correct? And I can just dd back if I want to restore?

Im also going to try that RUU method later too. Thats pretty cool (and easy to do too).Thanks for sharing!
[HTC One S] DrRyder:
From now on, when your problem is solved, can you leave your problem posted and post below with the fact it was solved and the steps you took to solve it? Just putting [solved] is not gonna help anybody and leaving your problem with the solution could help a lot.

Thanks.
[HTC One S] AKToronto:
Will do. I felt I was spamming this thread with three posts in a row though. Those other two posts wouldnt have really helped anyone, but I will be more careful in the future and let others decide.
[HTC One S] joviansky:
I currently have working wifi and data (using Trickdroid 9.0) but I am wondering if this will improve the signal any or if it's simply for those people who are having issues connecting. I know Zarboz says in the original post that he's seen improvement, so I simply want a confirmation of that.
[HTC One S] Animoski:
I flashed this after I downgraded to 1.06hboot so I can have working WiFi on JB, I ended up not really like any of the ROMs (i'll just wait for TrickDroid's tmous JB) and went back to ICS.

Without running a RUU again, could someone give me any ideas on how to revert back to the old "ICS wifi partitions / firmwares" so I can use my WiFi again? I'm getting Errors trying to connect to my router.

I'm also running 1.11t radio.
[HTC One S] pottyvick:
I didnt have to reflash any partitions for any ics roms. Just went back to viper and wifi worked.
[HTC One S] andrew.johnson42:
Is there a way to unzip the file and transfer the files to somewhere in /system to make it work?
[HTC One S] Bowmanspeer:
Works with my HBoot 1.06 and now running Jelly Bean. Sweet!

Sent.
[HTC One S] McGiver93:
Any risk of brick if I try to flash this in TWRP recovery?
[HTC One S] leohdz148:
I'm on viper 2.0.0 and my WiFi isn't connecting so I figured I need some partitions to get it to work again so I figured I just flash the archive zip in recovery and it'll let me choose WiFi partitions to just flash and nothing else right, I don't wanna flash the radio as well just need my WiFi working again

Sent from my HTC One S
[HTC One S] Darknites:
Unless your Hboot is 1.09 or lower then this wont work for you.
[HTC One S] leohdz148:
I'm on hboot 1.06 so I guess I'm set

Sent from my HTC One S
[HTC One S] Darknites:
Yep you good to go.
[HTC One S] antdizzo:
I'm also on 1.06 and flashed this, but nothing has changed. I don't remember what radio I had but does that matter? Am I missing something. I just flashed the archive.zip am I right?
[HTC One S] Darknites:
This does nothing for radio only wifi.
[HTC One S] leohdz148:
Worked I'm now on WiFi thanks guys

Sent from my HTC One S
[HTC One S] antdizzo:
I'm sorry, i meant it as a question. Does the radio matter, is the radio making the archive.zip ineffective? I'm on hboot 1.06, have flashed the archive.zip but I'm still having WiFi issues.
[HTC One S] Darknites:
This don't have radio, there is another zip for that. So could try flashing that or doing some wipes or still not working full wipe and reflash the rom.
[HTC One S] plnghiepla:
Extra partion does not work with Hboot 1.14 or the higher? Hope you improve for Hboot 1.14 in near future.

Thanks
[HTC One S] Darknites:
Nothing can be done for that Hboot.
[HTC One S] ridearoundsolo:
Good thing I'll be done with this device soon I should have never updated my hboot because flashing ROMs is now a hassle now hopefully things get better in the near future
[HTC One S] Darknites:
Could downgrade and not worry about it ever again.
[HTC One S] bihslk:
Sv: [MOD][S4] JellyBean Extra wifi partitions / firmwares

I was on hboot 2.15 and flashed without any issues...

Skickat från min HTC One S via Tapatalk 2
[HTC One S] ryanshew:
No you didn't. The installer just went through the motions, but did not actually do anything. You do have them installed though, because of you are on 2.15, then you received the ota, which also installed the Wi-Fi partitions.

One S | Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2 | Viper 1.2.1 | Bricked Beastmode
[HTC One S] Tyler DeLarge:
guys. i have hboot 1.14. people say there are problems with this hboot. how can i do to resolve wifi problem? it's important for me
[HTC One S] McGiver93:
ITALIAN:

fai il downgrade dell'hboot se te la senti (installi linux su una partizione del tuo hard disk) e segui il tutorial http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1990043

ENGLISH:

downgrade the hboot if you feel to do it (install linux on a different partition on your hard disk) and follow this tutorial http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1990043

If italian with english translate isn't allowed then sorry :cool:

P.S. Flahsed this and got 58mbps when WiFi signal it's at max level :) thanks for this.
[HTC One S] majkyke:
Hi guys, could you help me, my wifi does not work, I tried several times to reinstall, and Archive.zip, but nothing worked.:confused:

I own HTC One S-S4, Hboot 1.06, Radio 1.11.50.05.28_10.27.50.08L

Thank you for any advice.:cowboy:
[HTC One S] cat2115:
Don't downgrade. Just S-OFF and u can flash anything u want. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2155135
[HTC One S] Jokester_wild:
Just flashed this after installing the newest Viper rom. My wifi is still broken. Wifi just says error.

After some reflashes and reinstalls from scratch I managed to get it working.
[HTC One S] Animoski:
Anyway to get ICS WiFi partitions back after flashing this?
[HTC One S] Darknites:
Think the Radio installer has that.
[HTC One S] Animoski:
Was going to thank you before even trying, but I just ran it and still no go.. I'm on S-OFF as well, was already running TMOUS 1.13 baseband before with TD 9.1.0 but decided I like 7.0.0 more.

Any ideas?
[HTC One S] Darknites:
There was a fix that worked for some but not sure of the name of it.

---------- Post added at 05:58 AM ---------- Previous post was at 05:56 AM ----------

Found it http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2151142 try that.
[HTC One S] ccrama:
I'm on MIUI v5 (3.5.17 - JB and Sense based), and I have been having issues with my WiFi not connecting. I am assuming it has to do with my WiFi partition because everything else is working fine. I flashed this, and I haven't noticed a difference(still won't connect, says there is an Authentication problem; all my other devices connect to the same network fine). Is there something I may have done wrong/don't have installed?

EDIT: That last link you posted worked! :)
[HTC One S] joe9002:
any chance this may fix my 1-2mbs problem? my wifi seems to permanently be stuck at this speed ive turned off wifi power saving and flashed different kernels been on viper ROM and now on stock rom.

Every other device in the house is fine just my one s so its not the router.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Cebalrai:
While updating a new Xperia U to ICS the PCC had an error while flashing the new firmware. Now the screen lights up, the sony logo is shown for ~3-5 seconds and then it reboots.

After that I have been unable to get it recognized again by either PCC/SUS or flash tool.

I also checked my log files in Linux and no device appears.

I've tried 3 different machines (2x Windows 8, 1x Win 7), multiple USB ports. Also leaving the battery out for ~30 mins didn't change the behavior.

The green light for download mode comes on, but after about 5 seconds the light goes out and it goes into the boot loop again.

So by now I believe the device needs to be sent in, but maybe some one has a few more things I can try.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] doctor_droid:
Try pressing the volume down plus volume up plus power button all 3 simultaneously till u feel 3 vibrations
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Min3r:
Can you make sure the Flashtool drivers are installed ? Go to Flashtool Directory, open drivers directory and start the setup.. Make sure to select the Flashmode and Fastboot drivers are also selected. Then, reboot System and folow this order.

Startt flashtool,select f/w, wait for Flashtool to tell you to connect to device. Then, holding the Volume down button (while phone is switched off), plug the cable into phone (The usb cable must already be connected to PC before starting the Flash Procedure )

The Order is very important.. I had same issue with U (althoguh mine crashed with Flashtool and same as what you observed. When I followed this order, I was able to get it detected and flashed :D )

Hopefully, you wont need to return to Service Center :)

let me know how it goes :p

Cheers ! & Merry Christmas :D
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] doctor_droid:
And yes I forgot to mention

Wrong section

Plz use question n answer section next tym
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Cebalrai:
No response, I've tried holding all three buttons for a minute, but it doesn't vibrate after turning on. The only way I can turn it off is by removing the battery.

I tried that right now, Flashmode and Fastboot drivers are installed. Flash tool is ready, device is plugged in with volume down pressed, green light comes on. Nothing is found on the PC, after about 5 seconds the green light turns off and the phone shows the sony logo. Green light also comes on if i simply plug in the usb without volume down pressed. So I'm thinking, the download mode has some how been corrupted?

Sorry about that, maybe a moderator can move my topic to the right section.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] doctor_droid:
Are u connecting it properly???

Make sure when u connect ur cell to ur pc u have nt presed the power key

keep the phone off

Press the volume down button ( keep it pressed, dun

leave it) and connect it to the usb

U will see green light
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Min3r:
Darn.. That looks bad.. That did it for me on every occasion. I think you might have a hardbrick due to the interrupted write cycle so I dont think any other way except to take it to Service Center :(

Sorry I couldnt help :(
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Cebalrai:
Exactly what I'm doing and the green light does come on. Except it decides to go into a boot loop after it apperantly boots into download mode but doesn't stay there.

That's what I've been fearing. In which case it goes back to the seller in the hope that he will send me a new device.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] AvRS:
Moved ;)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Cebalrai:
Is there any chance of properly reactivating flashmode by using a JTAG?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] doctor_droid:
Risky business

Jtag. ...used for hard bricked devices n. Seen max to work wid samsung phones only....

Wont recommend u too open up ur xu

Let the service center try first
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] rmpcunha:
Have you manage to recover your phone without taking it to service?

I'm in the exactly same situation... Any help is welcome...

While trying to enter flashmode, green light turns on but after some secs it turns off and sony logo appears on screen. any chance to recover this beautiful brick :) ?

thanks
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] rmpcunha:
After several tries (a lot of...) I manage to enter flashmode and SUS is now reinstalling sony ROM.

Honestly I don´t know how it works this time and not the others but i'm happy with it independently of what happens. :)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] ianjay06:
... seems flashtool is detecting ur phone try to flash first the stock kernel and do not wipe everything it shud be in timing though.. onces it is flash charge ur phone in kernel mode (phone is off) then you can flash the stock fw of ur XU.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] adithyasailesh:
I bricked my phone

I bricked my xperia U as well... When i tried to power ON, it just vibrates and nothing happens, i dont even get the sony logo. When i get into flash boot mode it gets connected but after 20secs, the phone turns off again. Only fastboot mode stays on. How can i unbrick my phone??? Plz help. I made a mistake by flashing the custom jelly bean rom without flashing the kernel first.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] H4R81N63R:
No worries. The phone turns off because it doesn't receive any signal from the PC - many people make the mistake of connecting the device in flashmode first, and then they start the flashtool etc.

Instead, load the flashtool first, go to flashmode, select a complete/full stock ftf for your phone (whichever version you want, but do double check if the ftf has kernel.sin file in it) and press the flash button. Only once you get the pop up with the animation telling you to connect the phone in flash mode, connect the phone in flashmode (volume - button pressed when connecting cable). As soon as you connect the phone, the flashtool will start its magic and your phone won't turn off.