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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] cchrisrollins:
Thank you so much for your quick response. As far as I can tell, I am wiping everything I should be. I use clockwork recovery mod version: and the choices it gives you are: Wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache partition, and wipe dalvik cache. From all the instructional threads I've read, those are the only things you need to clear out before the install. My clockwork version is v5.5.0.4 which i think might be really old. Could that be my issue? Does it matter how I rooted it? I just tryed to put jellybomb v14 on it and it didn't even give me the galaxy s III logo. Luckily it booted back into recovery though. I really don't want to hard brick this thing.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] A-Shin:
Which recovery are you using?

For TWRP, I generally recommend formating system too.

Also, make sure to flash the rom zip and THEN the gapps.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] cchrisrollins:
clockworkmod v5.5.0.4
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] JoeFCaputo113:
Make the switch to TWRP v2.3.1.0 (newer ones I've heard have problems) but you will be thanking me later. It's way easier and much better than CWM... just an FYI for ya!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Android Attack:
I suggest trying a flash with TWRP. If you are unsure how to install TWRP, just download the Goomanager app, then choose install Open Recovery Script. But, before you install or change anything, look around a bit on how to install it. Make sure you follow directions step by step. After you have installed TWRP, try flashing again. Good luck!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] cchrisrollins:
Haha, so it looks like switching to twarp is something that i need to do, I'll start researching how to do that. I don't thing clockwork is causing the issues im having, but I could certainly be wrong. Since my phone is rooted, that also means the bootloader is unlocked rite?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] CNexus:
Samsung bootloaders come unlocked by default, so yes ;)

Easiest way to switch is to download Goo manager from the Play Store and have it install TWRP for you

Generally speaking, CWM is great on most devices, but for the S3 it's TWRP that's the best and easiest to use

And when flashing new roms, make sure to always format system, it prevents corrupted files from showing up because you would be installing the new system right on top of the old one if you don't
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] cchrisrollins:
So I did as you suggested. I installed twrp from the play store. I made a backup on there so I should be ready to tryn flash again. The only thing is I use this phone for work all the time and if mess this thing up I'm gonna be in deep doo doo haha. So with the last several attempts failing, I'm a little apprehensive to try again. I'm going to re-odin and flash a different root just to be safe (I used team epic v5). Can you guys recommend a good root to use for my s3?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] topherk:
If you made a nandroid backup in TWRP (I'd recommend to put it on the external memory, but that's just me), you should be good to try any ROM you want (only Sprint ROMS). Just follow CNexus's post (linked for posterity). Wipe system as well as factory reset, cache, and dalvik, prior to installing the ROM.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] teh roxxorz:
If you've already rooted, re-rooting isn't going to fix anything, so no need to go there.

As previously explained and detailed, do a full system wipe, and you'll be good to go.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] cchrisrollins:
Thank you guys so much for your very quick responses, thank you for bearing with my noobishness too haha. I am going to tryn reflash jellybomb tonight, I'll post on this thread how it goes (hopefully good).
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] cchrisrollins:
So unfortunately it was the same result with the TWRP. Tryed doing it with a few different roms. Some roms will boot to the "Galaxy s III" logo and others like jellbomb wont even get that far. It just flashed the Samsung logo and that was it. It's gotta be something simple that im missing here, but I can't figure out what it is. On the jellybomb install afterwards TWRP did come up with a message that said something along the lines of: your phone doesn't appear to be rooted, would like to install bla bla bla. So that doesn't make sense, because I know that I do have root access. Feeling pretty frustrated because I'm doing everything the correct way. HELP!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Zin0:
It took me like 4-5 months to personally figure out that the problem was the kernel. You need to flash a kernel right after you flash the ROM. Either the stock kernels or better kernels like Anthrax will do. I know that for jellybomb, there's a kernel included in the Rom but for some reason,it got stuck on the gs 3 logo if I didn't flash another kernel.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] cchrisrollins:
Oh thank goodness there is something else I can try, I was out of ideas. Thank you!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Zin0:
No prob, just hit dat thanks button :) do you know where to get the kernels?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] cchrisrollins:
I tryed the KT47 AOSP Jellbean kernel after flashing jelly bomb and it did the same thing it did before, black screen after flashing the samsung logo :(

Now I did go into fix permissions and it did say failed, is that abnormal?

This is my exact procces:

1. boot into TWRP

2. factory reset

3. system wipe

4. cache wipe

5. Dalvik wipe

6. Install from external SD: jellybomb v14

7. Wipe cache/Dalvik

8. Install Kt47 kernel

9. Wipe cache/Dalvik

Anything wrong there?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Zin0:
Were you fixing permissions while you were set up on whatever Rom your on now? Obviously, you can't fix permissions if your not on a Rom.(after wiping system, you can't fix permissions till you flash the next Rom)

You got the wiping method down packed. For some reason, that particular kernel doesn't play well with our galaxies but works with everyone else's galaxy lol. Just use the Stock MB1 Kernel or another one 'cept the Kt47 kernel, at least until they get a fix for us. I'm not sure if the kt47 kernel will work on other ROMs besides Jellybomb.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] cchrisrollins:
Haha ok I'll try the stock kernel (of course I pick one that doesn't work well with the s3 lol). After I flashed the rom and kernel I went to "fix permissions" in twrp. I thought I read somewhere to do that, but if not I'll skip that step. Thanks again.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Zin0:
No problemo. Lemme know how it works out.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] cchrisrollins:
I can't seem to find the stock kernel, where is a good place to look for those?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Zin0:
Do you have the GooManager app ? If so then open it, click on browse all files, click on devs, do a search for mb1 kernel, and you'll see you options ;] you can get the regular, optimizied, or the on that that lets you do custom boot animations. All 3 should work on your ROM. If you don't have the app, get it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] cchrisrollins:
So, I got the MB1 kernel and installed that rite after jellybomb, and still the same thing, frozen on the S III screen. I tried it with the Synergy rom as well, same result:( I tried them both a couple more times and no dice. What else can I do at this point? Im certainly making good use of my backup lol. Every time I reboot my system after I flash a new rom/kernel, it always says: "Phone does not appear to be rooted, install superuser and root phone?" I clicked yes once and no the rest of the times i have tried, it doesn't seem to make a difference either way. But could this be a sign that something is funky with my root?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Zin0:
Are you on the MB1 Firmware & Modem?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] cchrisrollins:
I'm not sure. I'm flashing from stock rooted if that helps at all lol. How do I tell what modem im using? Do I find a stock one and flash it along with the kernel?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Zin0:
Lol go to Settings, About Device, then look at your Baseband Version. The last 3 characters determine the firmware/modem your using. If you're on MB1, the last 3 characters should say MB1.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] cchrisrollins:
Haha just checked, yes I am on baseband MB1.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Zin0:
I had the same issue with trying to flash MB1 on Jellybomb. It works on every other ROM except that one. Until they update that ROM to MB1, I had to go back to LJ7 for it to boot up for me. I haven't tried MA6 with it. I'd recommend just going to a different ROM till they update it to v15, which will be soon. If you really wanna go on Jellybomb now, flash the LJ7 firmware/modem aio and the LJ7 kernel, wipe system/cache/data/dalvik, flash the kernel again, wipe cache & dalvik, and boot up . If you want, you can try the MA6 stuff.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] cchrisrollins:
Your a life saver dude, thank you again. Now just to verify I want to download the stock LJ7 kernel and also LJ7 rooted (wipes data) firmware? Also do I install the rom before or after the steps you listed above? For now i'll just try to get jellybomb to work, and if doesn't work after this, then I'll try a different rom.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Zin0:
Download the LJ7FirmareModemAIO (it's all one word) from GooManager, same place you got the kernels. Download the LJ7 kernel. Flash the ROM first. Then the AIO. Then the kernel. :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] cchrisrollins:
So I tried flashing everything in the order you said, and just about every other way I could think of, still gets stuck on the SIII screen. I'd be willing to try any other rom at this point. Just as long as it has multi view. I just want it to work haha.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] cchrisrollins:
I tried a couple more roms, same result. I think thats it unless someone has an idea for me. Any advice would be much appreciated.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] darkmage:
Just a bump, as I'm in the same boat. I was trying to use MOAR, and have also tried The People's Rom, and the same issues. The only way I can get booted is to use the LJ7 odin/exe one-click. I figured it was because I was coming from CM 10.1, and going backwards to 4.1.x. I've been flashing phones for years...already tried everything in this list - I'd love some more ideas. Going to just keep downloading and flashing more things until then. ;)

Thanks, all!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] cchrisrollins:
Are there any bulletproof rom/firmware/modem combonations that have multi window? I really would like that feature, I don't care what rom it is at this point. I've tryed jellybomb, synergy, and chemistry. They just wont boot past the SIII logo.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] CNexus:
Try The Peoples ROM
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] cchrisrollins:
Cool thank you. Any particular firmware or modem i should flash with it?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] jonniboi1985:
Search before asking, Ask before acting and you will succeed.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] KennyG123:
Thread cleaned to prevent someone flashing the wrong ROM
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] CNexus:
Check before posting?

No, i believe that TPR has aroma installer that lets you choose from a couple kernels that are compatible with it, among other things

Other than that, it doesnt matter what modem you're on, that wont change your experience with the rom other than possibly boosting data speeds
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] cchrisrollins:
I tried flashing the peoples rom and, same result. What's the dealio here? Haha. I can't seem to get any rom to work?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] cchrisrollins:
Bump
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Ragnar:
Follow these instructions best one I've seen lately. All credits to Topherk

Ok, let's start at the very beginning (it's a very good place to start).

I'll give directions on how to flash a Rom below. The instructions will be for TWRP, but CWM has similar options/settings

1. Turn your phone completely off (hold down power for 3-5 seconds)

2. Boot your phone into recovery. Hold Up, Menu, and Power for a few seconds (until SAMSUNG appears on your screen and the phone vibrates)

3. Make a Nandroid backup. I can't emphasize this enough. In flashing, it's almost a certainty that one time, something will mess up. When that happens, you want to be able to restore a backup. In TWRP, just go into Backup Menu and choose where you want it (internal vs. External storage). It takes my phone a few (5-10) minutes to completely backup my data.

4. In TWRP, click the wipe button, then system. This will completely wipe the Rom from your phone. Doing this will allow you to get a "clean" install, without any settings or leftover files from your old Rom getting in the way. Instead, you could only wipe data (factory reset), which is good enough for most Roms. I'd still recommend a system wipe, though.

5. Also while in the Wipe menu, wipe Cache and Dalvik Cache.

6. Go back to the TWRP main menu.

7. Click Install, then find your Rom zip file (may have to switch from internal to external storage).

8. Let TWRP do it's thing.

9. If you're installing a TW-based Rom, chances are it had gapps already installed. If not, you should now flash the correct gapps package from goo.im. Make sure you're flashing the correct one, as if you don't, your google apps will force close upon use.

10. Reboot into system and give it time to boot (first boot sometimes takes a couple of minutes).

11. Set up your phone the way you like.

These should be the directions to follow whenever you flash a new Rom. Some Roms have the Aroma installer, so you'll have more options once you choose to flash the Rom zip, but those are typically easy to follow (and vary from Rom to Rom, so I won't be able to give you a good guide on that).

Hope this helps!

Original post can be found here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=39680636

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] darkmage:
And that is what I do. I've been flashing almost daily since my epic. I can, and do, flash 10.1 daily. The problem is that I cannot boot after flashing anything tw. I can use an Odin stock flash, and even then a zip fails. I flash back to cm, and I'm fine. I'm out of ideas.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] CNexus:
Md5sums match? Have you tried flashing with the recovery other than the one you're using now?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] cchrisrollins:
Thanks edfunkycold. That is exactly to the letter what I do when I'm flashing roms. And no matter what, it always freezes on the sIII screen. How long does it need to sit on that screen? I've tried several different roms (jellybomb, synergy, chemistry, and others) So far I haven't been able to get a single Rom to work. After most roms that I flash, TWRP will say "your phone does not appear to be rooted. Do you want TWRP to install blah blah blah and root your phone?" is that normal? Could re-odin ing my phone help this problem?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Ragnar:
Yes I would Odin the phone totally to stock, make sure you have it reset partitions also. Then once all done re root make sure it is rooted. Then make a complete nandroid backup. Then try to flash again. I would start with TPR (The Peoples ROM) only because there are lots of users that will be willing to help you.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] cchrisrollins:
Ok cool. How would I go about flashing back to stock unrooted? Also would you recommend a good file to re-root with?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Ragnar:
Everything you need is here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=27761844 watch the videos they are fantastic. They return to stock are not updated but it doesn't matter once you boot your phone it might update if not it won't matter either once rooted you can update everything. Make sure you follow it to the letter.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] NightHawkUndead:
Does anyone have the "Samsung Account" apk that comes stock on the phone? Removed it because I didn't think I'd need it, but now I do. I know I can download a rom and extract it but I'm not home for a bit.

And yes I Googled. Couldn't find the correct one for Note.

Thanks for any help.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] rotule:
Go on the jedi thread and to the goddie bag ! All the stock stuff is there
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] NightHawkUndead:
Okay found it now. Thanks!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] missbunny14:
This worked for me with no problem.

I know you already found the apk but I figured if anyone else is looking for it in this thread its here available. This installed smoothly for me. Hope it helps!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] khj900733:
>_Thank_You_So_Much_:D_[REPLY_MY_TEXTS_FOR_YOU_:D]_<

Thank you
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Archon810:
If anybody needs other versions, I just pushed 2 newer ones. Here they are: http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsung-electronics-co-ltd/samsung-account/.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] aragonit:
Thank you so much!!!!!

This just happened to me:

I got my new beautiful Gear S2 in roségold, and I wanted to install content from the samsung marketplace. I was always informed that I have to login into my samsung account to do that, and I wondered why. I went to my Accounts, and saw that the Samsung Account wasn't there. Then I tried to add the Samsung account, but it flashed only for an instant and didn't open. To check if the whole account adding thingie is broken, I tried adding an amazon account, and that opened without a hitch.

OK, back to start. Reading on the net that people did a whole factory reset for this little file shocked me out of my socks. Fortunately I wasn't wearing any.

The Reactivation Lock was also set, but grayed out!

I know that every program is an apk, so I googled for "Samsung Account APK" and there was this entry!

It turned out that the Samsung account app wasn't showing on my phone!! I searched with ES Explorer for it, and there it was. But it was a very old version. So I downloaded the newest from the apkmirror.com, installed it and VOILA!! Everything was back to normal.

Thanks again.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] NM:
Jedi thread?

Sorry. Can't find it. Could you post the link, please? I'd appreciate that. Thanks!

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Can't download that one ! Any idea why? Thx

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Can't download any of them ! Any idea why? Thx

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Finally found it on sammobile just in case anyone needs it https://www.sammobile.com/apk/samsung-account/samsung-account-2-2-03-8/
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droidiam:
My UI keeps showing white backgrounds after the last update, like under the notification bar. What can I do to fix this? I've looked but haven't really found anything. Thanks in advance
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Edgehood:
This should be in the Q&A Section.

Try reflashing though
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] sivarticus85:
Are you running kinda crap mods on a MB1-based rom? If so, that's your problem.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] ameya23:
Hi

I installed the Xperia Z clock app on my Xperia S. 55

And now it has screwed up my alarm..

The clock doesnt work..

Can anyone provide me with the original clock app from. 55 flashable via cwm?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Androo123:
Can't you remove the app in your phone?
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zephyre23:
Hello, i would like to see if the HTC One will have aws frequency or a way to get aws on the phone. I am now on wind Canada, which requires me to have a AWS compatible phone (1700/2100) I know it ships with aws LTE on T-Mobile so I was wondering if there is a chance it will come with aws 3g or a chance to change its AWS LTE frequency to 3g/HSPA frequency?

I right now have an HTC HD2 which broke a few days ago, getting a digitizer so i can switch it, but if i can't save it, The HTC One is my first purchase, as long as it has the proper frequency.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hunt3r.j2:
The T-Mobile HTC One will have the proper bands, for WCDMA. For LTE I don't know.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hufqnjhu:
The HTC One is my first purchase, as long as it has the proper frequency.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zephyre23:
I hope thy do, only the frequency is stopping me from buying the developer edition. I need aws and in read on gsmarena and a few other pages that it does not have AWS for 3g, only LTE. I love the phone, it looks nice and is really good. I just hope htc becomes smarter and makes it aws-compatable.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dai323:
I surprisingly couldn't find a thread asking this question, but if there is one I apologize in advance. I watched the dreadfully corny Galaxy S4 unveiling, and wondered which S4 features could realistically make it to the Note 2 when we get Android 4.2?

Air view for example, which is basically what we can do with our spen when hovering over objects, but without having to use the pen, seems like more of a software related feature that we could get with Android 4.2.

Being able to swipe screens without touching the screen, which is great when you have dirty fingers, is a tricky one. It could be that the screen, which is hardware naturally, is simply more sensitive on the S4 than the Note 2. If that's the case we probably wouldn't get this feature with a 4.2 update. It could also be software that makes this possible as demonstrated with some apps that allow you to interact without touching the display. If that's the case, I guess it could be heading our way.

The camera feature that allows you to use the front and back camera at the same time on the S4 (which I find very cool) SEEMS software related to me, but I'm not really sure about this (or any of these questions), which is why I created this thread :cool:

Would any devs out there care to comment on which features from the S4 they could see coming to the Note 2 via a 4.2 software update, and which ones we definitely won't be able to have (like infrared)? I don't want an S4, but it does have a few software features that I would love to see on the Note 2 when 4.2 arrives.

@Mods - This thread is aimed at developers, but I wasn't sure exactly whether to put it there or in General, or in Q&A. My apologies if this is the wrong section.

Sent from my Galaxy Note 2
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] inimigor:
Hope all of them are in!

I guess the screen swipe without touching the screen should be pretty easy, the front facing camera/sensors should be able to detect that pretty easily, the software changes probably will at least have some sort of port for the Note 2. The Air view with the fingers i'm not sure, it might need some sort of hardware beyond the existing on the note 2, and if it doesn't anything else, i'm pretty sure someone will port it!
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MarionCast:
That is, if the air gestures are even camera-related. It might be an entirely different thing, though. Based on the initial hands-on videos, it may be the case. It doesn't trigger unless the hands are very very close to the display. Hmm...

I hope the camera interface makes it to the Note 2. I like it. :)
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] UtkarshGupta:
Infrared and temperature.

this is XXXDDDAAA
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Deleted member 2747343:
air view needs the screen to be adjusted differently from regular capacitive so we probably wont get that

the air gestures we will get because they work like the wake up motion thing we have

eye scroll will work
[Motorola Droid RAZR] ahhm2011:
i read a lot about this phone and found out that its common issues are:

-size a bit large for a 4.3 screen

-touch screen issues while charging

-screen black marks visible in in the dark

-wifi signal a bit weaker than usual

-choppy pinch zooming in gallery

any other issues that i should know of before buying this phone?

thanx a lot :o