yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Don_Perrignon:
^This^

To add to that, battery.... Depends... On several factors including, but not limited to ROM, kernal, use, temp, this that, your pretty neighbor who's running out side. So, your best bet is to and see what will work better for you.

However, since you're new to this, there's somethings I want to say before you start:

-Make sure you have a T-Mobile phone before rooting and flashing using methods and ROMs here.

-Beware of possible lost IMEI when flashing. It's completely random. Go ahead and make a backup of your IMEI: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1801997

- If you go from a 4.2 ROM back to a 4.1, you could randomly break your GPS. If that happens: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2211690
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] spursrchamps2007:
So just wanted to add a couple of things more concise.

Yes you will lose your data when you originally root your phone, however there are benefits to rooting and data in the long run. I highly recommend purchasing titanium backup pro. This will allow you to always have backups of your apps and data stored on the phone. It also allows for cloud storage so lets say your sd card and phone suddenly get fried, no worries once you get your new phone and root it install titanium from the play store and then restore your data from cloud storage.

As far as battery life goes this is dependent on what ROM you choose and what kernel. If you aren't familiar with kernels the less techie way to describe them is they kind of dictate what speeds your phone will run at (this is a very one sided description). Some kernels are designed to be overclocked, so what that means is your going to get faster speeds, the downside to that is faster speeds mean more heat generating of your processor because it needs more energy. More energy means more battery usage, which means a faster dying battery. Some kernels on the other hand are designed to actually be underclocked, which means longer battery. Then there are even kernels that underclock when the phone is asleep and know to overclock when its running a game or something. Long story short on battery, it really depends.

And as far as you rooting your phone, take the time to learn about the process first. Watch multiple you tube videos from different methods. At this point the phone has been out long enough everything is scripted basically so you just pick the right choice and your phone gets rooted, but it is still imperative you familiarize yourself with the process. Words such as adb, recovery, terminal emulator, odin, your going to want to know. Finally if you have any questions ask. Some people will be like www.google.com, but most of us all remember we were there once and needed help also.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] IXChicharitoXI:
I rooted my s3 last weekend. Quite easy, first time I ever rooted. Currently running Wicked 9.1 absolutely love it

Once rooted, download Rom manager and titanium backup. Titanium saves all your data when you flash new Roms
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] seifer699:
thank you all for the insight

i ended up rooting my t999. but when i go into recovery i still see stock recovery not clockworkmod. does anyone know why this happens?

also in titanium backup which backup do i need to do so everything will be exactly the same when i restore after i flash custom rom?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] IXChicharitoXI:
I had that issue.

Download ROM manager from the playstore. Then download clockworkmod from it. Then from the app go into clockworkmod.

Once there, if I'm not mistaken, reboot. It'll ask you something and hit yes. Basically what's happening is when you try to activate CWM the phone isn't letting it register but this option will override that and you'll be good to go.

---------- Post added at 03:46 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:40 PM ----------

For titanium, I back up all user apps and data. When you flash a new rom, only recover apps you've downloaded. Select one by one just to make sure you don't download any system apps.

System apps with a custom rom can brick your device.

When you download a new rom, always read the opening posts for instructions and make sure it's a rom meant for your device.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] spursrchamps2007:
A couple of quick questions.

1. What rooting method did you use. I ask this because I would refrain from using CWM. CWM used to be the standard, in fact I have always used it until rooting my s3 last week. A lot of the developers are now using TWM recovery. I don't know the reasons behind it or if it will matter but it seems like twm may be more friendly with the s3. One huge benefit of twm recovery is that it is touch screen by default which is a lot easier to use. To get the touchscreen version of CWM you either have to pay for it, or no how to flash it manually usinig adb (this will probably be somewhat confusing for you but there are step by step instructions for it).

2. As far as titanium back up goes. Ill give you a quick run down of how it functions. For starters the basic and simplest way to make a backup is press the menu sofkey, batch options, then under backup just click on 'run' to the left of backup all user apps. From here the defualt is all apps will be selected. if you want all your apps backuped just hit the green check mark at the top right. If there is an app you don't want just uncheck it then hit the check mark in the top right.

As far as recovery of apps goes do the same thing (menu, batch options) but this time go down to restore and restore all aps with data (or missing apps with data depending which option you need).

Now for system apps, I do not recommend you using the batch operations for saving system apps. The truth is you never really want to restore system apps onto a new ROM. There are certain system apps that usually can be restored onto a different ROM or os version such as bluetooth pairings, your sms messages, and wifi passwords. Even restoring these can cause problems so what you want to do is restore them individually, restart the phone, and then make sure everything is working as it should be. Send me a private message if you want and Ill go into detail how to go about doing this.
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] belyava:
Hello, Folks!

I was requested to make a Superslim Gapps package for 4.2.2. So now, as it was reported as working, I'd like to share it with you

I hope you'll it find usefull!

Flash this package in your recovery,

but MOUNT SYSTEM first

!!!! And back up!

4.2.1 package can be found here

p.s. I'm not responsible for any damage to your phone done by this package. You do it at your own risk.
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] UtCollector@gmail.com:
Thx seems to work. Did install 9 new apps.
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] bjcb:
problems!!

wrong place sorry
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] hendrazkie:
tx bro..

work [MENTION=227183]pac[/MENTION] jb 4.2.2 gal fit.

nice job..

Sent just call me DrA
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] kez12:
Thanks men perfect
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] aakong:
How does this package differ from the standard gapp package
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] belyava:
The first, most obvious difference is it's size :P

The second and main dinference is it doesn't contain apps, that can be installed via play market. There is everything needed for calendar, contacts and app sync, that's it
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] vickyg.coolest:
Grt work...

I use playstore only

All ****y apps are gone now..

Thanks (presd d buttn alrdy)
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] TheRefuze:
Thx...

Original gapps for Android 4.2.x have ~90mb! ;O
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] belyava:
obviously, this is the main reason I made this slim package ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] desluca:
Works great!!
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] joshua.1980:
Good work
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] dmanu009:
should i flash the rom again and flash this superslim or directly boot into recvry...

i am currently using cm10.1 and the 90mb sized gapps isn't working... so how should i flash this one ? should i flash the rom again and flash this superslim or directly boot into recvry... will this create overwrite probs... u cud clearly see dat m a noob.. explain accordingly please!
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] belyava:
[QUOTEnu009;43976867]i am currently using cm10.1 and the 90mb sized gapps isn't working... so how should i flash this one ? should i flash the rom again and flash this superslim or directly boot into recvry... will this create overwrite probs... u cud clearly see dat m a noob.. explain accordingly please![/QUOTE]

First things first. The original gapps package didn't work as u didn't mount system before flashing. My package won't too, so please be sure to mount system!

As I can see from your message, you couldn't flash gapps, so I suppose your system is clear. You can flash this right now. In case you have any issues reflash the rom and flash this package again
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] 441Excelsior:
does these gapps work also on ARMv7 devices? I want to flash them on my devices because I use only play store app
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] belyava:
Sorry, can't tell you for sure. I don't have a armv7 device... Give it a try and report back ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] vickyg.coolest:
yes it works great

i use it on ace plus
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] rghvdberg:
This is exactly what I was looking for!
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] surfer998:
Jordsiz frank

Pretty good, thank you :)
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] smrai3:
WOOHOO

THANKS mate nice job! ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] Ema_android:
Thanks, great job
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] :
I use them on my Nexus 7 with CyanogenMod 11 because I wanna play some games only available in the Play Store. (All my other devices have NoGapps installed) Great Gapps package (because it's much easier to remove things like Network Location to get only the Play Store.
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] summan1G:
nice...great work..work nice)
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] __GOLD_:
This Gapps have the dictionary in Portuguese?

Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] happynote4:
I still have a problem- which I think is about permissions.

Thank you for creating your gapps and initiating this thread.

I thought (from the title) that it was for me.

I read the entire thread, I paid attention to each detail.

Mount the system, update recovery with recovery.imag then from the root of the sd card, choose the gapps.

Everything runs rapidly and complete is the onscreen result. However, I do not see how many apps are being updated or installed, neither during the process nor on the screen details in recovery mode.

So I think (with my very limited knowledge in this field) that this phone has a problem with Permissions.

On the rebooted phone, I can access Youtube, but not sign in. Snaptube works perfectly and I can sign in and download. So it's a viable workaround.

G+ doesnt stay open longer than to whiten the screen and poof***. Talk and Play store same-same.

Maps are ok (can't sign in) but problem GPS.

But the deal breaker, Gmail doesn't exist anywhere. Not even an icon.

If I could just solve these problems and set up the existing gmail accounts, then I'll be happy.

Question: I am using MobileUncle on a rooted phone. Do you think that I would obtain better results using another method, ie SP FlashTools ?

Do you have any suggestions ? I'll try them and let everyone know the results. There are probably other chinese Note3 Clones out there similar to mine *

* click here for the screenshot of MTKDroid R&T2.5.3
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] belyava:
Hi! well, this was a long post :D From what I understood, you flashed the gapps package, but after reboot you did not notice any changes. Right? IDK what MobileUncle is. How many free memory do you have in /system partition?
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] happynote4:
7.2M in Memory

Thank you for asking. There is 7.2 M in the System partition.

click here for a MTKDR&T2.5.3 snapshot of the phone specs

http://i.imgur.com/a5CxiVM.jpg

Since this post, I have also loaded into the system \app folder

Google_Play-v3.8.17.apk

GoogleLoginService.apk

GoogleServicesFramework.apk

And rebooted.

However, the desired effect - Gmail etc - didn't happen.
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] belyava:
It seems to be not enough of free space in /system. Try to delete some apk's or some default ringtones to free up some space. Than flash again. Or move all the files from gapp's zip to corresponding folders of your phone and set permissions.
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] Eslam0:
may i have the official 4.4.2 and 4.2.2 Gapps link

may i have the official 4.4.2 and 4.2.2

And what about slim gapps pack for 4.4.2 too

Thanks in advance :)
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] belyava:
There's a plenty of slim packages for KK on xda. I'm not on KK, so I didn't make any. Regarding the official packages - there are no official packages, google for it
[HTC Sensation XL] stiksuri:
have sensation xl for a time now

ics rom rootbox, unlocked, rooted, s-off

i have no sound at all, not mic, no sound in call or ringtone

no sound even in aplications or anything

when i push the volume button in speaker i hear just shhhhh like the ringtone was down or up

i think is a hardware problem from ic sound but i don't know witch is it

if anybody had this problem please reply

thanks
[HTC Sensation XL] chaki-:
I had couple a times the same issue. And i am running stock ICS. Sounds, music etc. are fading away and the annoying shhhhhh comes up. After reboot everything is fine again.

Have you tried another rom?
[HTC Sensation XL] anders3408:
Try wipe everything and reflash the rom and delete spirit FM with a root uninstaller, or try aokp rom.
[HTC Sensation XL] stiksuri:
yeap..did that too

same annoyng sshhhh

what can i do more?

my guess is the same, some problems on ic sound but i don't know witch is it

when i plug in earphone and try to change ringtone al i hear is...sshhhh, cccrrrrrrr, tiiiii and then stops

when try to adjust volume ear just the shhhh

mic don't work, and sound don't work...
[HTC Sensation XL] anders3408:
is it a vodafone branded device ? try with a ICS rom and see what happens
[HTC Sensation XL] stiksuri:
not voda branded. tried ics, same thing

downgrade to gb ? think this will solve the problem?

change only the radio? can be done only this?

i don't know what to say more

might be a flex problem? if was that then the mic must do his job
[HTC Sensation XL] anders3408:
Go back to official ROM using a ruu and try that. If it still fails then it is hw issue
[HTC Sensation XL] stiksuri:
sadly i've been there before.

so the first q remains. somebody know where is ic sound? on samsung is easy to see, but htc...
[HTC Sensation XL] seaclub:
Keep quiet for about 5 minutes after the boot ROM flashing
[HTC Sensation XL] anders3408:
What do you mean by ic sound?
[HTC Sensation XL] stiksuri:
problem solved

resoldered audio chip on motherboard

was a hw problem

thanks a lot for your replays

if anyone have this problem will upload a photo to see where the audio chip is
[HTC Sensation XL] anders3408:
yes sure do that , its fun to see how the phone is inside :)
[HTC Sensation XL] marco1962:
It is better to use Evervolv ROM, grate ROM and good sound. :)
[HTC Sensation XL] gogo198:
help

I have same bad problem please help how can I solve it?:confused:
[HTC Sensation XL] noobinius:
yes, please post the picture. i am having a no sound problem too that i have been unable to fix.
[HTC Sensation XL] stiksuri:
Sure. I will today

i have a bad motherboard and will show u the problem chip. Later
[Verizon Droid Charge] kenhicg:
I got a charge from a friend. how can I access it without the verizon sim?
[Verizon Droid Charge] jheide44:
Based on my experience you will have to get your hands on a VZW SIM Card...

if you did a factory data reset (or return to stock) you will need a SIM at least the first time to get through initial device setup/activation... Then you could do the WIFI only the thing.

Easy option: If you have a good VZW 4g LTE SIM just pop it in for a quick minute... once you get through initial activation it is no longer necessary (put it back in your daily driver device)

Or borrow one from your friend for a hot minute.

Also, it doesn't have to be a "live" SIM Card. I use "extra" SIM cards that aren't attached to an active VZW account all the time.

If you have NO 4g VZW SIM, but a VZW account... It gets a bit more involved...

If you need a SIM take it to a VZW store and have them make it your active phone. You can just switch back to your other device via their website later.

If you want to go back to say a 3g device (different SIM card)... from your "my verizon" look for a "Activate or Switch Device" link... it is there expand the options under "device management". then just follow the prompts to activate a device that was never on your account.

Follow instructions, you will need the ESN HEX or MEID DEC from the device you want to activate/re-activate. Getting back to your old SIM card might require some *228 opt 1 magic after the website stuff. This is a one time thing to associate your account to the new SIM card through the ESN/MEID... basically how to switch SIM Cards.

Note: From a good/activated SIM with no vzw website magic... typically *228 gives a SIM Card already activated this device error message.

(if you get stuck, just leave your new 4g SIM card at home and go back to VZW then have them re-activate your old 3g device for you.)

PPS if you don't have a VZW account at all, I have no idea where you are going to get your hands on a sim card... sorry.
[Verizon Droid Charge] kenhicg:
thank you for your help.

I haven't got a sim yet but I got temp access by typing *#testmode but on reboot it reverts back.

can I root t from here?
[Verizon Droid Charge] jheide44:
Interesting...

Where do you type *#testmode? Did you have to pass that from ADB? (if so, how did you get it in debug mode)

Warning: I've never tried... this.

All, Feel free to critique my logic:

-you can flash root (SuperSU.zip) from CWM.

-If you can get into download mode, ODIN flash custom recovery... uncheck reboot! bull battery, reboot into recovery

-from CWM mount system, install the SU zip & reboot...

-

get past initial activation with your trick

-then go to /system/etc and delete or rename "install-recovery.sh" (I always add a ".bak" suffix), shut her down (to make CWM stick around through reboots)

-get back to download mode & repeat the ODIN Flash of CWM, this time you can leave reboot checked.

you might find yourself doing your *#testmode trick every time you reboot...

your trick is interesting though... if you can get into debug mode and poke around with ADB there might be a way to make it think it got through initial setup without SIM card... anything is possible

sorry I'm basically useless, but it never hurts to try... and see what happens!

especially if it is a spare phone :)

warning: YMMV, I'm an ID10T, if you break it touch cookies, trying anything I suggest could break your phone and ruin your life, etc.

:)
[Verizon Droid Charge] kenhicg:
When you turn it on it allows emergency calls. You type it on the keypad.

And I was able to get into debug mode.
[Verizon Droid Charge] kvswim:
You keep touching the four corners in a clockwise direction to get past initial setup :)
[Verizon Droid Charge] jheide44:
is this the pattern?... found it yesterday, but didn't have a chance to try it out...

http://www.lancelhoff.com/how-to-bypass-activation-screen-on-droid-x/
[Verizon Droid Charge] kenhicg:
Thanks I tried it but it didn't work.
[Verizon Droid Charge] jco23:
I think there might be a way via Google Voice....
[Verizon Droid Charge] jheide44:
To get past one time hardware activation SIM card requirement... given return to stock, or data wipe/factory data reset?

I think I know where you were going with it... but it might be how to use phone wifi only after getting through initial hardware activation.

OP is looking for permanent work around to avoid having to type *#testmode at each reboot.
[Verizon Droid Charge] tmanschuette:
If your rooted,I wonder if changing this would help..

Notice where it says

ro.setupwizard.mode=ENABLED

I wonder if you changed it to disabled..

Sent from my SCH-I510 using Xparent Red Tapatalk 2
[Verizon Droid Charge] dSlice:
Dwitherell may know. His kid uses his old phone as a WiFi only phone.
[Verizon Droid Charge] JihadSquad:
He probably activated on his account and removed the SIM. You can't use the phone if you don't activate it with a SIM.
[Verizon Droid Charge] dwitherell:
I don't have vzw anymore, nor have I for almost a year now. The issue stems from the setupwizard forcing things. There are two in there - in Tweaked I removed one and the one left allows you to skip all the activation stuff. I just sign in w/ a google account (not necessary, but made one for ease of grabbing games from playstore) and I'm all set. I had to use it as a wifi phone for a bit around XMas, but it was really more of a gtalk phone. It's a great little wifi toy for my son though :)

EDIT: And this was all without a sim in - and is in part why the hide-no-sim icon option came about in tsmparts lol
[Verizon Droid Charge] jco23:
right - I took the SIM card out and my son uses this phone has his device. I just set it to airplane mode first, then turn on wifi. everything works fine with minimal battery drain.
[Verizon Droid Charge] tmanschuette:
This might be something to look at. Turns off the radios without airplane mode.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=16615634

Sent from my SCH-I510 using Xparent Red Tapatalk 2
[Verizon Droid Charge] kvswim:
What happens if you pop the SIM from a working device, say the charge I'm on, to an unactivated device, such as a charge I got from a friend?
[Verizon Droid Charge] dwitherell:
There are a few possibilities:

1) Local cats in your area will team up and form a coalition against squirrels - just in general, after all they are a member of the rodent family. The streets will soon fill with the screechy fur-bath of cat-on-squirrel violence. It will make local news, but it won't go much further than that. You also may get a rash.

2) The unactivated device will work, and essentially act as if it was your phone.

3) Something completely different.

That's all I got.
[Verizon Droid Charge] hhp_211:
So i have a charge for my wife ( upgrading her from an lg ally,,, i have a Samsung fascinate),, we are both on PagePlus (Verizon mvno)

I have a blank 4g sim card and i have the charge on fp8 and nitro's elementalX ROM,,

Problem is when i did the esn change from old phone to the new charge (both powered off during the process) once i booted phone, it wouldn't compete the *22899 activation process or make any other calls.

Any ideas?

Think maybe i need to do this on stk Verizon ROM 1st?

Or

If i borrow a buddy's active 4g sim would that let me complete the *22899 with my phone #? Then give it back to him and use my blank sim?
[Verizon Droid Charge] jheide44:
sorry if i led you down the wrong path back there...

back when I did the *228 stuff it was the 3g SIM blackberry storm days... i recently got a new device and and went to a 4g micro sim.

called vzw customer service and they send me a new sim FedEx right away. that way I didn't have to take my swappa.com unlocked/rooted romed note2 into the company store

To activate I only had to run thru the webstie piece, following the instructions.

login to my vzw... Pick the phone #, say swap to another device, then enter meid/imei/esn...

pop the new card in the phone (with power off), power on and let it sit. after 4 or 5 minutes the card was recognized.

NO MORE *228 on the new LTE SIM Cards
[Verizon Droid Charge] swing4thefence:
You just have to do *#testmode each time you reboot. not THAT big of deal.

or you can find a non-activated SIM card and throw it in and that will satisfy it too.

Roots on the Charge are done via ODIN and I don't think ODIn cares if you're adb on or off. Just hold Down and power. you'll get a waring triangle and you'll be in ODIN mode.
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] razahood:
The problem i am facinh while any rom of htc sense is when my phone starts the customization setup does not start and it gets reboot.I have made partition as well but the problem remains the same please help