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[Android Software Development] corrsea:
Both the Samsung cable and charger have problems. In my experience if you continue to use the Samsung charger it will eventually crap out whatever cable you use.

I had these issues for the first 3 months of use with my s3. Went through 2 x Samsung chargers and cables. Eventually changed to good quality non Samsung chargers and cables and have had no problems for the last 6 months.

I still use the Samsung cable for data transfer from my PC to phone as it seems to be the best for this.

ROM Sotmax Ultimate V17

Kernel Yank555.lu-V3.3f
[Android Software Development] ImS0Raw:
Samsung charger works fine for me it was just the cable.
[Android Software Development] darkdude18:
I did some research while making OTG + charging cable. I'm almost sure that the quality of chager and cable is estimated only by checking a drop in voltage when the phone is connected.

I didn't read the whole thread so maybe someone mentioned it before. In general, the thinner the cable, the lower amperage it can carry without generating noticable resistance. If the cable is too thin, when the phone attempts to draw 1A from it, the voltage drops because of resistance (and some heat is generated inside the cable but with these values of V/A it's unnoticable). When trying to draw more A the cable would get hotter and hotter from the resistance and ultimately melt. However this is virtually impossible with 5V and 1A Samsung wanted to make it completly foolproof so when even a slightest drop in voltage is detected (meaning that the cable cannot carry 1A without generating resistance) the charge rate is lowered and voltage is checked again. If it still drops, the charge rate is lowered again.

Because of that you may buy super quality shielded etc. cable and still get low chagre rates.

When making my cable I used... 0,25 mm2 speaker cable for VCC and GND, and two wires from LAN cable for D+/D-. What I made was a super lame looking home-made (well, it's a beta version for testing) but I never got anything below 1000 mA when charging on that

So to make an ultimate unbreakable cable for charging purposes, just buy some speaker wire, male USB A and male microusb B. Connect VCC and GND, and volia - it should always charge at 1A

Well, supposing that your charger isn't a piece of crap. Even if the cable is OK, the charger itself may produce voltage drop resulting in lower charge rates. I checked all my chargers but never got below 900.

Only when S III in charging mode and 500Gb 2,5 HDD were connceted to Samsung wall charger, the charge rate dropped to 400. That was to be expected, as the drive needed at least 500 mA to start....
[Android Software Development] ImS0Raw:
More then a week later and my phone still charges fine with this new USB cable. Really thanks for this app, without it I would've lost my phone for at least 4 weeks at the service center... :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:
[Android Software Development] abmantis:
Good info on how to make a good cable! Is the cable you made still rocking?

You only changed your cable? Same charger?
[Android Software Development] W@r10ck:
A big thanks for Abmantis for sharing this app which help me a lot to determine how fast/slow i was charging. For me it wasnt the cable, I used a white samsung charger which is larger than the S3(I think its from Note 2/Galaxy tab charger) using the stock cable can give me even more than 1000 with the help of stweaks. Maybe there was too much power for the charger that the cable didnt seem to matter lol that much im also not sure but so far I was disappointed knowing that my charger is only 7mos old and only had this problem after the jellybean update.
[Android Software Development] sblueeye:
Charging current drop

Hi & thanks for this app,

It made me realize that my wife's S3 is not charging due to low charging current. However, when I'm using the same charger (actually I tested a few + few cables) on my S3, I'm getting full current (>800). It made me suspect that my wife's S3 is faulty. On her phone, when I'm connecting & disconnecting the micro USB connector a few times, at some cases the current will be OK, but at other cases it will start high (1000) and after a few refreshes it will drop to 100.

Has anyone come up with any kind of HW issue (in contrary to charger/cable issue) that will cause such a misbehavior?

Tnx
[Android Software Development] ImS0Raw:
Only changed my samsung cable to another cable. I still use the samsung charging adapter.

---------- Post added at 01:59 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:59 PM ----------

The samsung cable causes the issue. Change cable to another one (like the HTC One X cable) and your issue is solved.
[Android Software Development] sblueeye:
As I mentioned, I tried numerous cables/chargers + all of them work on my S3 but not on my wife's. So I don't see how using an HTC One X cable will help.

Tnx
[Android Software Development] abmantis:
Interesting...

Are the two S3 exactly the same model? Both I9300?

Also, are they using the same ROM and same version?

Are both from the same network or both unbranded?
[Android Software Development] JJEgan:
No phone charging issues on SGS3 bar charger OEM known problems with some and of course cable/ phone usb connections can be dirty or even bent .

Identical phones may have different firmware and its then possible that one has slightly flakey firmware either from knew or as a failed update .

Battery of course may be the fault if its reporting itself wrong or its calibration chip is not calibrating .

jje
[Android Software Development] sblueeye:
They are both I9300 but different ROMs/versions. Mine is 4.0.4/RGUI V6.1 and hers is 4.1.2/Samsung stock. Both are unlocked (no network associated with). The thing is that hers used to charge OK up until 2 weeks ago and then something happened. The 4.1.2 upgrade was about 1-2 months ago so I cannot correlate that with the bad charging.

Tnx
[Android Software Development] abmantis:
The first time I *noticed* it was charging slowly was after the 4.1.2 update... But I can't assert that the problem was not there before.

Anyway, you could try to flash the same ROM on her phone and see if it solves the problem...
[Android Software Development] W@r10ck:
Ive been battling that charging problem for about 2mos i think and here's what i found out.ICS ver never had this issue not til the JB update.How i found out?ive flashed and re-flashed both ROM back & forth and evrytime i flash ICS charging is fine but i cant be stucked with ICS forever. Thats just me,others may have no problem after the JB update.
[Android Software Development] nishan19:
Got a faulty charger from samsung on my note 2 which charges only 450mA but for note 2 need 2A .....sadly cant find the original charger in here and now using sgh-e250 charger which gives me 700mA.....takes ober 4 hrs to charge now :/
[Android Software Development] sblueeye:
That's interesting! So which version you guys are recommending to roll back to?

Tnx
[Android Software Development] miwanr:
Sometimes I use charger from my Powerbank Vivan which has output power 5,3V 1A, it gives stable charging current [MENTION=322487]1000[/MENTION]mA.
[Android Software Development] W@r10ck:
Im using a Custom ROM now with a Kernel that i can adjust the speed of charging. And just a week ago my friend found a charger maybe for note 2 or Galaxy tab w/o the cable and thats what im using,its now charging upto 1100 whereas my stock samsung charger only can charge at max of 600-700 better than before which i think only charges up to 100-200. What you can only do if your stuck with a stock kernel and your original samsung charger is to unplug and replug until you get a higher amp else change the cable thats what other suggest.
[Android Software Development] Oomahey:
Just to let you guys know...I am on Wanam 6.5 with Adam kernel 2.3. In STweaks under the Power tab, I unchecked "ignore unstable power". Now getting 1000 every time. No more plug in/plug out hassle.

I think the stock charger is inefficient in providing stable power during charging and that's what is causing this issue. Pity that the warranty for the charger is done...:rolleyes:

Use it at your own risk. This might fry your phone....
[Android Software Development] Apoc184:
I'm hoping someone can help.

I've been struggling with slow charging on the S3 for a few days and started reading up about it. Eventually stumbled across this thread and installed the app.Thank you to the dev.

So this is what happens.

Most of the advice says to try a different charger or cable... I've since tried 4 different chargers(S2, S3, Blackberry, Generic) and also 3 different USB cables charging via PC. All charged extremely slowly (20% over 8 hours) or not at all.

Downloaded the app and put the widget on the desktop. Then kept on refreshing to see what happens.

All chargers, all USB cables the following happens ---> Charging current sets out correctly at 700mAh, 460mAh or 1000mAh (depending on charger used) and it then gradually declines to 100mAh every single time. Sometimes it takes several minutes and a few refreshes, other times it happens within seconds.At times it even shows the current as being 0.

I have now tested it over 100 times. Plugging and unplugging chargers and cables for most of the afternoon.

I am running CM10.1 Nightly Builds and can confirm that all chargers and USB cables are 100% working. Tested on wife's S2 and a few Blackberries lying around the house.

Any idea what would cause this and most importantly how I can fix this?

Thank you in advance!
[Android Software Development] Slazur:
Does the phone get abnormally hot? I'm just guessing here, but since the device can measure the temperature, maybe it has some circuitry that reduces the drawn current gradually to prevent the phone from further temperature increase.
[Android Software Development] Apoc184:
I also monitored the temp via another widget and not once has it gone past 35 degree Celsius.

I'm dumbstruck by what it could be....
[Android Software Development] corrsea:
Try cleaning the phones USB connection. Some posters have had success by blowing dust and lint out of the socket

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[Android Software Development] inecromax:
im currently combine charger from original s3 and data cable from original blackberry 8520 seems to be fine. :D

max 1000 - now 999 - avg 1000

sorry for my poor english
[Android Software Development] sblueeye:
Thanks for that - it seems like useful information. Do you know if Samsung stock ROM has any similar setting? I tried looking myself but couldn't find any..
[Android Software Development] Oomahey:
Unfortunately, no. This can be changed only in STweaks, AFAIK, and you'll need a custom kernel compatible with STweaks. Off the top of my head, I can think of Siyah, Adam, Perseus. Dunno about the others.

You can install the custom kernels on Stock Samsung ROM.
[Android Software Development] AndikaTedja:
Mine is :

Max 700

Now 999

Average 700

???????
[Android Software Development] Apoc184:
Thanks.

Tried that as well now. Still no luck.

It is as if something is telling the phone the battery is full and that it should limit the current to 100mAh. Problem is, it probably happens when the phone is off too. Charging is just as slow when switched off.

Only explanation I can think of.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dischri:
18 month old T-mobile Defy completely stock, Android 2.2.1, not rooted, no real problems until now. A couple of weeks ago it began to run for increasingly shorter periods then freeze, until it would not boot at all. I did a master reset; forgot to enable USB debugging. Was OK for a while until same problem occurred. "Watchdog" app seemed to show very little available CPU memory. Tried another master reset. Now it's stuck in boot loop, will not get past Motorola logo screen and Motoblur animation. Only rebootable by pulling battery. Tried different SIM and SD card. I can access bootloader.

Can it be recovered by me? If not, should I:

-Pay Motorola $109 + shipping & hope they fix it

or

-Pay $160 and get a European Defy without U.S. 3G freqs

or

-Pay $200 and get a European Defy+

or

Search Ebay for a used Defy/Defy+/Defy XT
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thekguy:
Try a sbf flash before buying anything:D
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] teero88:
I saw something in a post about how to get rid of the grey bars on my data before but can't find where it is located again.

Im running paranoidandroid 4.1.1 ...2.16

is there a way to fix this still or should i just update?

thanks in advance!
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] KillerBeaver:
If you mean your mobile data and wifi bars changing colors, that happens when google talk connects i believe.
[Off-topic] ehren1337:
I really need a download link to get contacts.apk. i accidently deleted it with system app remover. Please respond, it is really important. Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 P.S. I really need a tutorial for how to install contacts.
[Off-topic] Thats OK:
http://xdaforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1596

The above link might be a better place to ask.
[Off-topic] ak700:
I think that app saves a backup of the apps you delete. I might be wrong because i stopped using it as soon as i found root explorer
[Off-topic] 063_XOBX:
Be sure to change the apps permissions to match the rest of the system apps.
[HTC One X+] ali_loly10:
I bought an un-subsidized HOX+ from at&t and then moved back to egypt

I'm waiting for a friend there that is going to send me an unlock code or a number to call so i can unlock - i didn't quite get this part but that is what he told me

My question is what will happen if i opened my device

And if i opened it could i root and unlock bootloader and intall any custom rom and work normally or is the unlocking part is really important

Thanks in advance
[Samsung Infuse 4G] magnetboard:
I was looking around in the Galaxy S (i9000) dev forums and I cam across found this iOS look-alike Link here. Me being the noob that I am, i thought that it was derived from stock, I was wrong. Thankfully, CWM came up with a build.prop error and stopped me from "bricking" my Infuse.

My question is this: Could anyone possibly help me in porting that rom for our Infuse? I know it's possible and probably super simple to do. This is my first real attempt at doing something for android and plus I need a new "hobby". I already have Notepad++, both roms, and 7-Zip. I just need a Guru, or just anyone who could potentially walk me through this.

Disclaimer: I have super Slow internet speeds...

Thanks,

Magnetboard

(you guys are amazing and XDA in general a godsend)
[Samsung Infuse 4G] FauxAffliction:
Are you wanting to "ghetto port" it(copy/paste files) or port it from source?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] magnetboard:
I'd rather do a "Ghetto Port" it, as I have horrible Internet Speeds.

EDIT: I followed this guide and I have built the rom, I tried flashed it, and it clears the screen after saying "Installation Aborted" and goes to the main screen. Any Ideas?

Thanks,

Magnetboard
[Samsung Infuse 4G] FauxAffliction:
Do you get an error code 7?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] magnetboard:
Nope, it just says installation aborted. Would it help if I posted the ROM?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] andros11:
I think the first place to look would be at your updater-script.

Make sure the device assert is set to our device (infuse4g or sgh-I997) and then work your way down and make sure each file and directory actually exists.

Cwm usually indicates at which command it fails, whether setting permissions, flashing, etc
[Samsung Infuse 4G] magnetboard:
The guide I followed said "Don't change any symlinks Just change/edit/add permissions , ui_prints , asserts , run_programs , and installing the Kernel" and I did. As I said, CWM shows no errors, just installation aborted, followed by a quick "reboot" of recovery.

EDIT: I realized that I zipped the folder instead of Zipping up the rom contents, and that the script isn't asserting out device. Thanks for the tip. I will reply back with progress.

EDIT 2: After editing the script and rezipping everything, CWM now throws and error (Status 6) and then Installation Aborted.

Thanks,

Magnetboard
[Samsung Infuse 4G] magnetboard:
Okay, for anyone who wants to help, the ROM I was to port is the i9000 ROM JOI9000. I'm using the compiled CM7 as a base. Every time I make any changes to the updater-script using notepad++, I receive a Error (Status 6) in CWM.

Thanks,

Magnetboard
[Samsung Infuse 4G] qkster:
There may be something in the grammar or diction. Even a missing ";" may make a difference. You may even need to start a new file and simply copy and paste the older text over.

Google "status 6" error or "android status 6" or "xda status 6 error"
[Samsung Infuse 4G] magnetboard:
Okay, Im sorry for not responding, as I had a virus and I had a little too much fun trying out new oses... Im back on windows and Im re-downloading everything right now, I will try to find the grammar mistake if I can, if I can't Ill post the updater-script on here.

EDIT: I used another guide and built the rom using that. After zipping everything up and trying to flash, CWM now throws Error Status 7, and it fails to assert our device. I copied and pasted the CM7 updater-script assert line, and I honestly have no clue where to go, and no clue how to fix this. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Magnetboard
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] JoJo2211:
Here is what I don't like:

1. When you wake up the phone from sleep there is a noticeable delay.

2. After you hang up the phone, there is a delay of about 3-4 seconds before you are brought back to the dialer.. Until then you're just shown the "Call ended.." message. Thats quite annoying because you have to wait another 3-4 seconds before re-dialing.

3. MTP.. I have never gotten it to work on this phone. After downloading the official Galaxy Note II drivers from samsungs website all I ever get is "Hardware missing" or something like that. I really miss the plain old USB Mass Storage.

4. When you bring the phone to your ear the screen turns black, (thats good), but after you take it back down to see the screen, there's a gap of about 2 seconds before it turns back on. very annoying.

So these are the 4 things I have noticed that I don't like.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] rlee008:
Kinda SLIPPERY :P
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] mitchillen:
I think if you press the back button or home button to go back to whichever screen you need, it works based on my experience.

Like if i just ended a call, pressing the home button takes me home right away without any delay.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] JoJo2211:
What if you wanted to redial? Try it. You can't get back to the dialer without waiting 3 seconds.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] JoJo2211:
Yeah. I liked the textured back on the black galaxy note 1.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] sico987:
You are complaining about common problems on different phones.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] safeplayer22:
I hate how you have to press home to go back to the home screen after an end call. I want it to go direct to the home screen after a call ends. I had to install an app for that: "On Call End". Works great.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] fandroid93:
I don't think he is complaining, more just expressing his thoughts.

If they are common problems on different phones then that means exactly that, different phones. Not all phones. I'm not trying to be rude but I think all the OP was trying to say is that the four things he listed kinda bothers him, nothing more, nothing less.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] JoJo2211:
+ 1
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] EvoYas:
Wow OP, you are one spoiled person. All the problems you listed are way too minor to annoy a normal human being.

Download Flipboard and read the news, see how not having food to eat is annoying the rest of the world.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] planetbeen:
You do realize you're on a cellphone forum and not cnn right?

Hey everyone...stop talking about...well...anything! because other people have problems and therefore yours are no longer valid.

Sent From My Ginormous Note 2
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] exalgopana:
Haha good one. Sadly its true and in a country like america we have forgotten what it is to be hungry
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] safeplayer22:
The biggest complain I have with the Note 2 is the stylus not able to control the menu and back buttons.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Warrior1975:
I agree with you, that is the most annoying thing about this phone by far. It's one of the biggest reasons I don't use the stylus me consistently. Great point.

G●Note~2 {Jedi X5}
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] shnn2011:
While I do agree that these problems may be minor: With all due respect, this is a website about mobile devices and development, and this thread is specifically for the issues regarding the user experience of the T-mobile Note 2.

There is nothing to say that the OP did not start a blog for starving families in third world countries on an appropriate website, or that he lacks common sense and or compassion towards major economic problems. . . as is implied by your remark.

Furthermore, problems must be addressed, not ignored. Many minor problems compounded can become a major one, eroding away the cumulative ease of use and overall responsiveness of the user experience.

Many people like myself regard our phones as valuable business tools rather than toys. It is important to have a high performance tool to efficaciously compete in today's "hi-tech" market.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] kjackz:
Getting edge only speeds when using it unlocked on AT&T :banghead: yeah theres so little flaws I had to blame something it cant control :) .... yet.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] droidjon:
I didn't like that it sometimes didn't want to charge as A/C...even though it was plugged in the wall it thought it was charging through USB which took for ever. Changed the USB cable and it seems to be working good now. So I had 1 thing I didn't like...not anymore! There's nothing I don't like about this phone! Ha!

:)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] ryancox1036:
Excuse me? Yes, we live in America and can afford nice things. That said, if we are spending $300, or as much as $700 or $800 off contract, we expect these products to continue to improve over time. The intent of this thread was clearly a constructive one. Developers can't know what we want improved if we do not voice our opinions. Get off your moral high horse.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] mingkee:
I think the white is too warm or dirty in my taste.

Other than that, I have no complaint.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Warrior1975:
Don't even bother, it's not even worth your time.

G●Note~2 {Jedi X5}
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] kiringichiban:
Actually I find his complaints , annoyances valid. I don't really want to have to mention the iPhone but I will and you don't get those kind of lag issues with the iPhone. Not nearly as bad anyway. And on top of it Samsung's touchwiz just makes it even a little worse as far as lag.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Warrior1975:
Are you coming from an Iphone? Without TW this phone is noticeably faster, that's for sure. Touchwiz features are just too nice to give up for me at this point. Although, if Bluetooth was 100% I'd be on AOKP or Jelly Bam a bit more tempted to stay on either.

G●Note~2 {Jedi X5}
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] rwitmer:
My biggest:

1. No app2sd support in Jelly Bean. Time to root and get a ROM that can take advantage of the 64 Gb SD card I have. What where they thinking? This is so annoying that if I would had known about this before I would had waited for the >16 Gb memory versions to appear or wait for the Note 3.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] eurohomie:
Few things,

1) can't go directly into camera mode by long pressing and turning the phone sideways when you have the swipe screen disabled and only a lock screen running

2)The delay When unlocking the phone.

3)stylus cant work on softkeys

4)No toggle for single handed use without going into settings

5)Voice recognition doesn't work in my car (I have a little mount for my phone next to my stereo and it can't hear me when i'm driving)

But all of those, I can live with :)