yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] skillzo1:
Wtf I want multi Window on my s3
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] schwinn8:
Ok, so I made a mistake on my own phone while restoring root. I had Superuser and heard that it could restore root (in most cases) so I tried to restore it from there. I mistakenly unchecked the "OTA rootkeeper" option, and then seem to have partially lost root. Voodoo (which works great and easy) says I'm rooted, and has a backup, but won't actually reroot the phone. Superuser can't seem to activate "OTA rootkeeper" and locks up the phone when I try to. So, it seems I have "partial root" or something... is there any way for me to restore root here, or do I have to wait for re-root instructions from the guide now (ie bootchain flashing, etc)?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] soyeah:
this was updated 3/5 for the new OTA.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2046439
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] schwinn8:
Yeah, I gave up waiting and used your instructions - excellent, by the way. I have restored root and now have CWM as well. I didn't "need" CWM for my needs (only wanted root) but so be it... if nothing it's nice to know that this stupid locking nonsense is just taking me further and further away from what VZ is trying to force upon us... serves them right.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] dohturdima:
I am running stock 4.1.1, rooted/unlocked & debloated. Are there any convincing _real-life_ use advantages to running 4.1.2 over 4.1.1 - (ie battery life, signal, bluetooth etc) that make it worth it for me to revert to stock, upgrade and go through unlock/root and debloat again? Or should I wait until the next update? Can't say I had too many problems with 4.1.1.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] sRDennyCrane:
Minor bug fixes including streaming audio repairs... nothing major. No Premium Suite. Nothing to see here. Move along.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] blackguy101:
can any one else confirm group mms working?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Badger50:
I'm running a stock 4.1.2 Rom, and group MMS is working just fine :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] blackguy101:
Cant wait for Beans to put this update in his new build :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Bright09:
could someone tell me what the new update is like i still havent updated from 4.1.1 stock thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] tformed:
To me, mostly feels the same.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] nick7893:
Have you group messaged with iphone users? That's one thing that's always steered me away from the touch wiz messaging
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] xs11e:
What he said! I re-rooted very quickly and re-installed CleanRom.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] mav3rick478:
Finally decided to update, voodoo root keeper works without any problems. SuperSU restored but did have to update binaries with 2 tries which was kind of weird but no complaints from me. Now time to flash a recovery and unlock just because I can lol.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] travisryans:
Exchange

Its funny that Enhanced Email Syncing was added to the list of updates. It is the complete opposite for me, I have not adjusted any settings, left them as push but emails are NOT coming in as they used to. I've even tried enabling Sync but no dice. Anyone else have their outlook exchange setup through the default options on the phone experiencing similar issues?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SuprSpy79:
Yeah I bricked my phone too, was able to use odin to reload the VRALEC boot chain and the phone booted but it tries to keep installed the update. Is there a link to the factor rom yet so I can run the process with the new boot chain? or can i restore the defaults to apply the update and then unlock it again after?

EDIT: tried running update again but it just keeps failing, even told it to let factory recovery install. Think I may have to just get a stock image.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] aarontsuru:
I haven't pushed to get this yet. I'm not rooted so I don't have to worry about bricks and all that. I'm curious if there is any real benefit to this update? Or am I going to have to go back and re-tweak to get things running the way I like w/o issues?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] suchavibrantthang:
go to the development thread, find openyoureyes' thread and ODIN a stock rooted image of BMB1

bluetooth fix for those with the issue, other than that you don't notice much.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SuprSpy79:
thank you sir, I found this thread and ran through it and now have 4.1.2 unlocked and rooted. I think I am going to perform a factory reset and data wipe to start fresh, phone had been running slower and battery draining faster, too much crap on it lol. Thanks again

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1974114
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] aarontsuru:
thanks. Never use bluetooth, so sounds like a pass. thanks again!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] vudugan:
Never had any issues with Bluetooth til this update . Bout every 5-10mins I get static like interuptions on headset (tried 2 different headsets) but car stereo still works fine.

Tap'n on vzGS3 'Beans Buildz'
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] chlrbwls:
I havent any issues

But what i did notice was new options in camera

Holding button results in burst shot and beat face, best shot is available now

But no multi window

It could be because of the limit of snapdragon processor.....

Well have to wait on another update for this
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] tismo74:
Will I be able to put widgets in the lock screen with this update?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Nope, that's 4.2.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] tismo74:
This update is poop then. WTF is taking Verizon so long to push 4.2?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Dr. Light:
I'm running stock 4.1.1 rooted touchwiz. I wake up this morning to a notification saying I had an update on my phone. Should have definitely waited but without thinking I went ahead and updated, which of course soft bricks? The phone. (boots up, and but hangs at the 4Glte, flash screen)normally this would be an easy fix, I could Odin back to stock or something but I'm down in Mississippi till Monday for training and do not have access to my pc.

I can access the factory recovery on the phone but that's it, have no clue where CWM is. I've tried flashing some backups but the factory recovery says that it's not a signed package or whatever. Anyone have any idea how I can get this sucker booted up and running using just an android tablet? Or know where I can download an official "signed" galaxy S3 image to install with the factory recovery?? Thanks in advance for any info.

What about reflashing CWM so I can access my backups? Could I somehow flash CWM with factory recovery?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] dunderball:
I think you may be able to flash CWM through download mode, but I think you will have better luck flashing one of open1your1eyes no-wipe images so you can get your phone to boot back up. I had the same exact problem and my phone would not get off the 4gLTE boot screen.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Dr. Light:
Edit: found the images, any idea if they'll flash with the factory recovery without being properly signed or whatever?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] soulicious:
Same here

I'm having the same issue as the quote above, but I didn't see a reply to it. Can I simply uninstall ClockworkMod and go for the OTA, then re-install CWM?

Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] glman1:
thelot and

Rooted users on TouchWiz can get MultiWindow and it works well, so the blame is on VZW, not on the phone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] 1heffer:
Just use Odin to go back to complete stock and the ota's will work.

Probably by now there is an Odin flashable with root for the latest ota-two birds with one stone.

Just follow the tutorials to a "T" and you'll be fine.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] AngryGibson:
I updated but my root did not stick!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] mmark27:
Total troll here. I'm trying to figure out what the EFF is going on with my father in law's SGS3 on VZW. I have one on Sprint.

Anyways, when we send out a text picture (from Sprint, VZW, SGS2, SGS3, doesn't matter) to a bunch of people and he gets it as well, his only option is to reply to the entire group or to reply to the entire group but BCCing everyone. There is no option to just respond to the person that sent the message at all. The desired outcome is for him to reply to only the person that sent the message, like before 4.1.2 update.

I've tried every variation of settings (auto group reply on and off) and tried Handcent, Go SMS Pro, etc. they all do the same thing, so I'm assuming that its VZW only doing this?

(his work phone on USCC doesn't do this at all, but its not a SGS3)

Any help? Any way around this? (EDIT: he's not rooted and I am not going to root him)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] FMinMI:
Hi

I have 4.1.1 / VBLK3 which I unlocked and rooted back in December (used root66_VZW_I535VRBLK3_nowipe.7z) then froze FWUpgrade and SDM with Titanium Pro to prevent OTA. Phone has worked fine.

Debating if I should go to 4.1.2 and will read more threads to find out the pluses and minuses of the update but was wondering if you could provide the link to the rooted stock you mentioned in case I do want to go to 4.1.2. I cannot remember where I got root66_VZW_I535VRBLK3_nowipe.7z. Is what you are mentioning the same thing? I know that I can use other ROMs but prefer to stay with the 'stock' one for now, albeit with it unlocked and rooted so I can tether...

Thanks for your (and anyone elses) help.

Frank

Michigan
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] buhohitr:
If you already flashed root66_k3 then this is root66_MB1 that you can flash with custom recovery (cwm/twrp), should work well. Scroll down to the Bonus section.

http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390355257214632373
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ExTREmE99:
those of you who are rooted with the latest update, do you mind posting the SecMms.apk/odex (if you're still odexed). would love to see what was changed for group texts
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] haps16:
I have still not received the ota update... Is it still rolling out or is there something I need to do to ensure I get it? I just bought my phone a month ago
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] tomm1079:
i got sick of defering and just installed cleanrom
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] george0079:
my install gave me the "failed" message, but still installed. Lost the root and the recovery. I used Odin to try and get them back and got the "failed" message again, but DID get the root back.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] wildbill1986:
I am stock, not rooted 4.1.1 I still have unlimited data and can use pda net to tether. Will I lose that with this update?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] FMinMI:
Thanks. I assume this will not 'wipe' my phone of all the current settings and APPS?

Also, I see only 25 downloads which concerns me. Has anyone else used this file? Sorry to be cautious (paranoid?). When I got the last root66 file, it had a lot more downloads.

Also what did you mean about scrolling down to the bonus section?

Regards,

Frank

Michigan
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ciniob:
Download and install Voodoo Root Keeper, go into Voodoo, temp unroot, then take the OTA, ensure that the OTA is working, go back into root keeper, reroot, and wahlah, you will be rooted under 4.1.2.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] FMinMI:
Hi. Not sure who you were directing this suggestion to but it sounds like another way for me to go (versus using the new root66 file). As for Voodoo Root Keeper, I assume you mean OTA RootKeeper by supercurio-Project Voodoo? This is the closest match on Goggle Play.

And will it work with me on the root66_VZW_I535VRBLK3 ROM?

Thanks

Frank
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] soulicious:
Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] buhohitr:
Since you mentioned that you're unlocked and familiar with root66 that's why I recommend root66 method. If you rooted but DON'T HAVE CUSTOM RECOVERY (cwm or twrp) installed, then you could use the OTA root keeper method. The one you found is correct, but here is the link https://play.google.com/store/apps/...m9yZy5wcm9qZWN0dm9vZG9vLm90YXJvb3RrZWVwZXIiXQ.. First un freeze the cm/dm/sdm client so you will received OTA again. Then download and install OTA root keeper, open the app and temporary unroot, then upgrade, once phone boot up, open OTA root keeper and do a restore root. Again this method will not work if you have custom recovery installed.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] FMinMI:
I did load CWM if I remember correctly -- when I power down the phone then hold Volume up / home and power button I get to the Android System Recovery (3e) screen where I can does several things, including apply update from ADB, from external storage or from cache, and at boot time, I do see the unlock icon and CUSTOM text. But on the other hand I don't see a CWM folder when I use ES File Explorer and there is no backup present. My big problem is I bought the phone used and the owner had done some stuff before me, so I lack all the info...

[EDIT: My error - my notes say I didn't load CWM, only installed ROM Manager and used ODIN to install the root66 ROM the last time]

I am not sure how to use the root66 file as it is in zip format -- the last time I did this it was a .7z file that I believe Odin used (I am going to have to go find that thread and re-read how to use it; been too long). But again I am a little concerned that not many people have used that file and I am not sure if it is going to wipe my phone (for all the other root66 files, there is a 'regular' and a no_wipe version).

Greatly appreciate your time helping me.

Have a good evening.

Frank

Michigan
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] papa54:
loved yer remark about snapdragon... the humming bird is by far the fastest processor..not tryin to hyjack the thread into a discussion.. just injecting others feel the same way.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] boycott_france:
That's because they need to save that release until after the s4 drops. Force people to upgrade phones to get the new "toys". Thankfully we can just flash ROMs all day :) not to mention Verizon's love for money above all else.

Galaxy SIII running LiquidSmooth & LK2.9, powered by zero lemon 7000
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] buhohitr:
Odin doesn't use zip file. Root66 is for Odin, you download the root66.7z, then you have to unzip it, now you should have tar.md5 file then use Odin to flash.

OK, since you're unlocked and already have root, you could install custom recovery (TWRP) by download Goomanager app from play store, open the app, then tab on the 3 little boxes on the top right handside, then select install script option. Once you have custom recovery, just go back to the bonus root66 url I send earlier and flash MB1 zip.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] FMinMI:
Thanks again for the help but I messed up.

Last night after posting I played around with Rom Manager (which was already on the phone) and noticed that there was an option to setup recovery with CWM. Since I use CWM on my Touchpad (and heard some negative stuff about TWRP recently in the TP forums) I told Rom Manager to setup CWM 2.X as the recovery option (since I know they both do the same thing). I picked the CWM for the S3 and it said it did install. But when I tried to boot into recovery, it failed, and now I get a message saying "System software not authorized by Verizon Wireless". Crap...

EDIT: After playing around with it some more I got it to boot OK to my phone screen. Not sure how or why but it is no longer bricked. Also found my link (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1984436) to the xda thread about using Odin to flash root66 ROMS as well as the new 4.1.2 in the no_wipe version so I think I am back on track...

Any suggestions on how to get back to a point where I can either use the new .zip file or get my phone to start up properly? Upon starting it still shows CUSTOM and the unlocked icon but goes to that message and says in the upper left corner SECURE FAIL:KERNEL. If I press the volume down, home and power key on boot, I can get to the screen where it asks if I want to download a custom ROM by pressing the up volume button and if I do, it goes to the downloading screen (looks familiar maybe from when I used Odin months ago). But I am not sure what I need at this point (I am thinking that maybe I need Odin and the new .7z file?)

Thanks and sorry to be such a pain. I am well versed on the Touchpad as I have done many ROM installs, recoveries and fixes but this is only the 2nd time in 6 months that I have done anything on the S3.

Regards,

Frank
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] FMinMI:
The link I posted/used worked fine - I got 4.1.2 loaded no problem, and my key programs like Titanium Pro and SuperSU and Voodoo OTA RootKeeper still work, as does WIFITether-TrevE, which was the most critical app for me. So I believe the the root66_no_wipe.7z file I downloaded did work properly and I did not lose root.

However, I did notice when I rebooted the phone I no longer see the unlock icon or CUSTOM on the boot screen so I assume that means I am no longer unlocked. Maybe that is why CWM is not there even though I thought ROM Manager said it installed it? So I cannot make a image backup :( (when I boot to recovery, all I can do is load from SD Card or cache; no option to back up)

Looking at the link you posted, I missed doing the unlock bootloader and installing CWM Touch. Can those steps be done now, or would I need to go back to stock and redo all the steps again? If it is the latter, I guess I will just keep what I have as the phone is working fine, I have the 4.1.2 running and I can tether...

Thanks.

Frank
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] 1heffer:
Those of you having issues with recoveries:

I seem to remember that when running stock/rooted , I would have to flash to a custom ROM immediately or reflash the custom recovery with ez-recovery app every time I needed it. I think the stock ROM would reflash the stock recovery on reboot. Maybe this isn't an issue anymore with the new root66 files.

Could someone with better knowledge of the subject help out here?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] imsellingmyfoot:
I'm got a dumb question to ask. This OTA has been pushed to me, I've tried installing it a few times and it always fails. I'm tired of deferring it, I either want it to install properly or I want to stop being pestered by it. Back when 4.1.1 was leaked I used [Guide] Jelly Bean Factory Update to flash 4.1.1. I did not flash a custom recovery, and it was my understanding that what I flashed ended up being the final release that Verizon pushed out a few days later. A screenshot on my About Device screen it attached.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Have you installed or modified any system apps? Google wallet or anything like that will cause it to fail automatically.

If you want to stop it, just freeze "sdm 1.0" using an app like Titanium Backup. You won't be able to manually update afterwards because the setting will force close.

Is there an error that prints out when it fails? If so, what does it say?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] imsellingmyfoot:
I haven't installed or modified any systems apps. The little Android man with the loading bar gets about 1/3 of the way done when he falls over and a little red error triangle appears on his chest. I don't get an error printout besides the generic "Update Failed" popup when it reboots. I guess I'll just freeze it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
There should be an error file that was created under /cache. Think you could find out what it states if it's there?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] imsellingmyfoot:
I don't see anything in that directory. Is there a specific file explorer I should use, or will anything that can bride to /cache work?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Hmm, its not there then. You would be able to see that file using any file explorer. Idk why the OTA would fail on you. Typically it fails if you have a custom recovery, modified/maybe even disabled any system apps, or added a mod that tweaks the system in any form.

Like I said though, you can disable the OTA prompt with freezing sdm 1.0. I'm not sure how to get this OTA installed if it won't flash it. There's currently no VRBMB1 4.1.2 tar to Odin flash tjust yet so you're kinda stuck on 4.1.1 for now unless you flash a rooted 4.1.2 stock rom in CWM or TWRP.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] imsellingmyfoot:
Thanks for the help. I'll just freeze it and wait for a tar for Odin that I want to use.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] FMinMI:
Thanks again for the help. The no_wipe 4.1.2 I installed is working fine. I decided I don't need CWM right now and don't care if it is unlocked so I am going to hold off on installing it - rooted is fine for my needs.

Best regards,

Frank
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Krunk83:
I think this is a perfect combo. What to you think?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zephiK:
Looks pretty sexy
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Crisisx1:
Lol same set up I have.

Dbrand black carbon fiber back skin

Spigen ultra crystal clear

And Ringke fusion hybrid case.

I love it... I also cut little slits on my case for better button Feedback
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scream4cheese:
Ditto.

:)
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DowntownJeffBrown:
:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

Sent from my Nexus 4 using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cyan-000:
Question:

Do you have a screen protector?

If you do, does this case peel the edges off?

Thanks...
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Crisisx1:
Mine doesn't I have the spigen crystal clear ultra
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hcazzz:
Wouldn't it look better on bumper cases though..?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] windrose:
when did you order your ringke fusion? was this from the new restock or the old one? (are there any differences?)

the buttons look nice, did you cut it down like many other users said to do?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abs_tract:
I have the same combination, carbon black with ringke fusion. It looks so good, I find myself starting at it!
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] androidfoshizzle:
I'm starting to like this case
[Android Themes] mjktfw:
Hi,

I've been looking for a simple Holo theme with the default blue changed to another color (orange, green, yellow, whatever new), just this simple, one modification - with no results.

The only themes that get as much as possible are: blackout1911's Betterbean Themes, kroz's Hue and Quasim Zia's Holo-series, but even those suffer from additional, redundant changes (like changing default grey into color) which IMO negatively affect JB's great simplicity and legibility.

I know I'm not the only one looking for those themes, since I've came across others, posting similiar questions/request. I wonder why no such themes exist (or I'm unable to find them). Is it so hard to make a simple, colored theme? If it involves changing hue for only two shades of blue, then why is it so problematic? Isn't there any tricky way to automatically recolor the blues in majority of icons with some Photoshop macros?

Thanks for any help and comments, I'd really appreciate this!
[Android Themes] charlie95113:
Well I'm no themer ...but if hasn't been done its likely because you can't with the theme chooser app...may bee a flash able zip or learn yourself ...me on the other hand I use holohue ....but I have sorcery ROM who's devs focus on most customosible support that AOKP doesn't even come near and with bean picker theme for ROM that's an easy fix for me...good luck
[Android Themes] mjktfw:
That could be pretty close, if there would exist an option to change the icon colors (eg statusbar icons), not only the text/lines. As far as I can tell from the screenshots provided, the icons stay untouched.

Thanks, anyway, that's a step forward. I'm still waiting for other suggestions, though.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Warnahly:
when i open the software update and click it then i get ( your device has been modified software cannot be update )

what is the matter ,, my device is not rooted and never been rooted