yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] rickybee61:
I bought a phone on eBay to use on the Ting (Sprint) network. It is a used Samsung Galaxy S3 running Android 4.0.4 which I thought was strange as I know the S3 has been updated past this. So I started looking around and I found a program called SuperUser which has root options, then I found a file called TeamEpic-Root-from-Recovery-v5(1).zip in the root of the phone. There is a firmware update available but when I try to apply it a screen comes up which says installation aborted (I can get more info if needed on this).

I have been using Android phones for years and never been interested in rooting. I'm worried that I will not be able to activate this phone on July 8 when I can get out of my Verizon contract. And I'm concerned that I won't be able to update it past 4.0.4.

Could anyone advise how I can get this back to stock? Thanks in advance.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] joeyhdownsouth:
Can't apply OTA update if it has custom recovery such as TWRP or CWM. Has to have stock Samsung recovery. You can try this post-http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1904099. Follow instructions very carefully. This should do the trick to get you back unrooted, with stock recovery, and updated firmware to MD4.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] solis888:
Look in the Android Development section and there is a ROM Restore so you can restore to unrooted stock ;)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] rickybee61:
Thank You!!

Starting with your link and checking some basic firmware flashing instructions I was able to get it back to stock. The counter is reset and it says it is genuine samsung :) After doing this it then updated to JB. Happy now, thanks so much for the help.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Klark_Kent86:
Hey guys,

Every time I try flashing a different rom via TWRP, I keep getting an error that says "unable to open zip". I've tried 3 different roms and I am getting the same error. I've even tried using CWR and it's the same deal. Can anyone lend a hand?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] KStyles69:
Checksum

Start with the basics. Download the app md5 checker and verify that your download is %100 perfect.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] CCallahan:
Couple questions......are you downloading the zips via phone or computer? Also, are you trying to flash these from the internal storage or ext sd card? If you are trying to flash via internal storage move them to ext sd card and try flashing.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Stringyquark:
Have you renamed the file? I found that renaming the file can break the md5 checksum. If that is the case try renaming the file to something simple with NO spaces in the name. This has fixed a few backups that were not working for me. Good luck. Don't know if this will help.
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] :
I can Flash my XDA using the USB connector, but I can't with the SD card. It wan't boot up with the bootloader when I press "ON and SOFT RESET" All I get is a "SOFT RESET" The on button works seperately. Any ideas?

Thanks in advance.
[Motorola Droid 3] Sangremir:
Hey guys

had a great time with my droid 3 so far but ever since I moved to Denmark it has failed me and I would really like to keep using it.

It was originally used in US Verizon network, and I was given unlock key for it without any problems. After that phone worked normally in few European countries until I came to Denmark. Now it wont work here or anywhere else.

Tried factory reseting and taking it to bunch of service shops without success (here they dont know of any other phone except iphone)

First problem is loosing network - phone has network for the first 10-15 mins (1 or 2 bars only) and afterwards it just drops, I get no network signal and nothing works until I reset it. Which leads me to the second problem - phone randomly resets itself from time to time which is really annoying.

I have used search and havent found the solution. I would like to be able to use it while here and also in other countries - in few months Ill move to Portugal. If you have info on someone in Copenhagen, Denmark that could potentially fix it lemme know.

btw this is the info of the phone:

sys version: 5.7.906.xt862.verizon.en.us

model number: droid 3

android version: 2.3.4

baseband version: n_03.18.32p

kernel: 2.6.35.7-g5fa4155

xrpk47@il93lnxdroid25#1

build no:5.5.1_84_d3g-66_m2-10

please lemme know if theres any additional info I can provide to make this smoother

and since im a total noob if you make some recommendation please do it in step by step form :)

any help is greatly appreciated.

thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] iYuseffitou:
Hello Everyone

I'm New to this forum as you can tell, Since I Know this is the best Android Forum I Hope you guys can help me with my problem.

Well Yesterday I was looking for some Rom's and I got the "Hawkish Premium ROM"

And I Installed It with the Perseus Kernel, It's a Really Nice and Fast Rom, But It's Not Running 4G LTE (at least it's not showing it),

It Was Made for the GT-N7105 (the ROM) But it is Compatible with Our Device i317.

Is there someway I can run 4G LTE? Or is it Running it and is showing 3G?

Hope you guys can help me :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Eternalty:
I'm assuming you live in an LTE market?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] iYuseffitou:
What are you trying to say?

If I Get Lte where I live? Yes

I used to have it before installing the ROM.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] roughneckboren:
Check your APN's to make sure their correct.

ROOTBOXED!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] iYuseffitou:
Hey I've managed to use these settings:

Name: ATT PTA

APN: pta

MMSC: (a link I Can't post for being new user)

MMS Proxy: proxy.mobile.att.net

MMS port: 80

MCC: 310

MNC: 410

Auth: none

APN type: default,mms,supl,hipri

Now I get 4G, but not LTE, are those the same settings?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Mad383Max:
On the rom I am on 4g is lte. Xould be same for you. Rum speedtest and see what your speeds are.

Sent from the Millennium Falcon somewhere on the Kessel Run
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] iYuseffitou:
I Got This with 3 Bars as you can see in the Screenshot.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] jon3sh:
Best way to see if you are connected to LTE is go to settings, about device then status. There you will see what your connection is.

Sent from my SGH-I317M
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] iYuseffitou:
Alright it says:

LTE:14 :)

Thanks!
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] nativesmiley:
how good is the stock camera vs. the cm10.1 camera? anyone have any differences or anything like that?
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] qpva757:
The cm10.1 camera software is pretty noisy compared to the stock htc camera software on the phone.Quality is noticeable. The audio quality was very noticeable as well. There was distortion playing songs that didn't distort using beats audio. The app that comes with cm10.1 for audio cannot get the sound close to the way it did out of the box. I switched back to an HTC sense rom. Non of the paid camera apps in google play could come close to the htc tweaked camera that came with the phone.

Hoping for better roms. I'm currently on trickdroid with htc sense 5 and android 4.2.2 but even that is limited in terms of customize ability. It's just not clean. I'm waiting for the HTC one Google edition ROM.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] nativesmiley:
i see. i noticed the difference from the stock with cm10.1. i love the customizations on cm10.1 but love the camera on the stock. thanks for input.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] kayone73:
The Sense 5 camera is very nice, unfortunately, as mentioned above and agreed by everyone here on the subforums, the picture quality with the CM 10.1 camera suffers a lot, its just not optimized for the 4 UP camera on this phone. Image quality, sharpness and ability to do special functions like panorama suffer a lot. I'm not even sure HDR does what it's supposed to do.

I'm hoping once the GE rom is made available the camera and audio functions will be improved, even if it means switching to a different rom. I'd rather not as I like the simplicity of CM.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] nativesmiley:
where can i find the trickdriod ROM? have a link to it??

also where can i find other stock roms besides in the AT&T forums?
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] jerrycoffman45:
In the international forums
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] nativesmiley:
Is it safe to flash ROMs from that forum? I don't want to brink my brand new device
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] jerrycoffman45:
Yep only ones you can't use are for sprint I am running the 4.2 software leak for the international right now
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] nativesmiley:
okay, just to double check again. you saying i can flash ROMs from Tmobile, International, and At&t? and as flash as normal? do i have to configure any APN or anything like that? sorry, just double checking before i start flashing away.
[AT&T HTC One (M7)] jerrycoffman45:
Nope don't have to do anything special unless you are going to 4.2 there are instructions on how to do it in the trickdroid thread Google changed how the phone sees your files in 4.2
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Krazhil:
I have a strange problem with my display.

On grey backgrounds there is "dark line" on the left side of the display.

What could it be?

I never dropped my phone and always treated it like a baby.

I attached some photos:

RED

GREEN

BLUE

WHITE

>> GREY

BLACK

YELLOW

MAGENTA

CYAN

As you can see the "dark line" only occurs on the grey background.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xaml:
I have exactly the same issue, it's a one and a half month young Nexus 4 which was neither exposed to fluids nor was it dropped.

http://sdrv.ms/15lfHoG
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] exb0:
HAH. I have that same problem, but with my actual monitors. I'm guessing it would be humidity build up inside. I live in a very humid country.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Richieboy67:
Do you guys ever see this under normal conditions? I mean just using the device normally?

Not saying it isn't a bad thing but just wondering how bad it really is? I have never really tested my devices this way do who knows? I could have the same issues but never notice.

Sent from my shiny new(bought last Nov), scratch less Nexus 4!
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Krazhil:
I do notice this in normal conditions.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xaml:
The same here.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xaml:
Claimed by the seller to be the terms of LG, neither a refund nor a replacement is eligible and the device will be repaired. I'm not one to call out manufacturers but I foresee that a contracted local repair center will not magically solve the issue. The repaired device will have to be sold, saving for a Nexus 5 or a G2 by... wait a minute!
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Abhaan:
Same issue here

my nexus 4 has a vertical line on the right side, very fade and always visible on grey (background of battery doctor or in settings of android or after closing recent apps) and light blue (Facebook app opening screen) backgrounds specially, but not visible on white or black backgrounds, and some times it become more prominent and thick, I can not tell you exactly when it becomes more prominent and thick but I have noticed it 4 or 5 times since I bought it.

Is this issue with display is normal with Nexus 4 or other phones also have this issue?
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooti] kateviii:
Up until last night, the battery tab in Settings showed me the breakdown of each process that was draining the battery, including screen. Now it only shows that Android OS is using 100% of the battery and that it's been on for 248 days? Tried restarting and it's still showing up this way. Any ideas how to fix? Thanks!
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooti] Robodude288:
I don't own one of these devices(yet), but based on android knowledge I'll give some recommendations.

are you rooted or modified in anyway?

if so fix permissions and reboot. if that doesn't work clear your battery stats.

If not I'd try shutting it all the way off and plugging it in to charge. don't press the power button. If its like my other Samsung devices it should come on by it self when you plug in the cable and kick in to a battery charging mode just showing an animated battery in the middle of the screen. let it charge from there until full then turn it back on.

short from doing a full wipe I can't think of anything else to tell you.

You might want to contact Samsung or poke around the web see if anyone else have experienced a similar problem Ive never seen anything like that in a stock rom.

I'm assuming you have already tried taping the refresh button in the upper right hand corner.

when you tap on the graph at the top of the batter stats does it show you the time breakdown of the wifi and screen and such along the bottom?

oh also make sure your software is fully up to date.
[HTC EVO 3D] the1youknew:
Running CM10.1
[HTC EVO 3D] SammyMak:
I too was running CM10.1 for quite a while and the entire time I never saw an option to change the orientation of the CRT. That being said I recently tried DIRTY Unicorns Rom and that is an option.
[HTC EVO 3D] the1youknew:
Yeah I had that ROM before... But I'm sure someone on here has figured out a way to change the orientation... Via .zip or edit a file inside root folder ...
[HTC EVO 3D] lippocippo:
I'vew the carbonrom and can decide if use a beam or slow off
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] ajcmaster:
Hello guys,

I was digging through eBay for some nice flip view cover and found this one.

I really liked the blue/yellow color so for $16.99 I decided to order one (took only 12 days to Brazil! :laugh:). Another thing I liked was the fact it doesn't replace the original back cover, it has its own case to hold the device.

The back case is translucent and has a different texture in the area that makes contact with the surface you put it on, so it wont make scratches on the case. That was well thought, imho.

The front flip is made of very good material, some rubber/plastic soft thing I don't know the name. The back of it is like suede, so it won't scratch the screen.

All parts are very well finished.

I am fully satisfied with it. :victory:

Well, check out the pictures of it in my Dropbox:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ypqj4g3chxalevq/Cz5eEUhXa8

Here's a hotsite: http://www.momax.net/eng/product_detail.php?Id=393

Altough Momax is a Honk Kong company, I can assure you they make quality products.

They do have an online store, buy I couldn't find the case there, so here's the eBay link where I bought it:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/140987615518
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] charlesdickens:
Thanks for your review. Have a couple of questions for you.

Does the front flip stay fully closed? Can you manipulate the volume keys?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] ajcmaster:
Yes it does and the sight works well.

If you look the 5th picture, you can see the volume up and down indicators. They work normally, as in the original S-View cover.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] perissatto:
12 days to Brazil :eek: :eek: :eek:

good review!
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] ajcmaster:
Yeah I was shocked with the delivery time. It normally takes around 45 days...
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] charlesdickens:
Thanks for answering!
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] dacbeth:
How well does the front cover stay closed? Also, does the view window have plastic protector and is it getting scratched?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] evilkokonut:
how well does the magnet for sview work?
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] ajcmaster:
Sorry for the late answer, but there you go:

The magnet works as well as the original S-View cover, and the front door stays closed normally.

Either this or the original one will not stick closed to the phone, seem that the magnet is only for the S-View function, and not to keep it shut,

But I think I got your question: the cover is very plain, it is not bent to the point it would float in some parts of the gadget.

Yes, the window has a kind of glass (some really hard plastic) to protect the phone's screen.

I've been using it for a while already and it does not have any scratch, but I always carry it alone in a pocket...
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chris_skinz:
Hi, I'm new to the rooting/android community and I'm wondering if it is worth it to try out CyanogenMod... What are the pros and con's?

Thanks
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 309041291a:
More features. Possible* better battery.. There is so much and there's more than CM to try out (:

Sent from my Dirty-Trinity-Unicorn'd Nexus⁴
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] corwest:
Yes.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Buddhism:
Yeah, there are more features and probably better performance/battery. You could start out with the RC5 build since it is the most stable and updated build but generally the nightly builds are pretty stable with minor bugs too. Personally, I prefer AOSPA since it has very innovative features that make my phone that much more unique :]
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ketjr81:
If you don't like it you can flash another Rom or go back to stock. You'll probably end up trying different roms and finding out what you like.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mbucks911:
sure man. couldnt hurt to learn a bit about your phone in the process as well

just dont be stuck with cm. its not the only stable rom, and it is definitely not the most stable so dont worry about having to just play it safe with cm.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dvash27:
Try PACman Rom, has Cyanogenmod, AOKP and Paranoid Android, the top 3 roms in my opinion. this way you can see all the features and then flash the rom you like the most or stick to it...whatever floats your boat :)
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BaconStep:
Yes
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Goku80:
took me like 3 months of constant flashing to get were i am today and am more than happy with Rootbox...has everything i want in a rom:victory:
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rayiskon:
if you are satisfied with stock then No , if you feel some features that you would use are missing then go for it.

as for battery life, from my own experience, stock was the best option for me so far.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zephiK:
Use Carbon instead. Has the features CM has but a lot more. Nav width/height adjustment is a must for me. CM doesnt have that and wont put it in.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fakudolan:
Hello, does anyone know why this is happening to me?

I am using LGNPST v2.2.3 ACG and this error occurs every time with multiple factory image .bins when Masterbin D/L reaches 85%.

I am using the LG Optimus LGNPST .dll which I heard should work fine for the Nexus 4. Can anyone help me get around this error?

Here is the picture of the error and LGNPST:

Here is the XDA thread containing the .tot and .bin files I am trying to restore to via LGNPST:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1976057&highlight=dll

I have the Generic Models and Components (v5) both properly installed so it is not that problem.

Please someone lend me some assistance! :(

*Disclaimer: I am using LGNPST because my Nexus 4 is in a bricked state and I must revive it through LGNPST..
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fakudolan:
Does anyone know what this problem is or how to fix it? :crying:
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] VicFreeze:
According to users with the Optimus G, they have that same issue and it is resolved by way of the info at this link:

http://newphablet.org/howto/optimus-g-root-unlock-boot-loader-up-to-room-experience-using/

"1. When the Optimus G restarts successfully, the Setup screen appears, LGNPST continues to run normally, and the device will be reboot 1-2 times. You just still wait for the Finish tool is ok.

2. The Optimus G does not boot up, hangs on LG logo with bright spots. LGNPST runs to 85% and error. Now you leave the usb cable, click “OK” in the error message, press keeping the power button for about 10 seconds waiting for a red light on charging. Quickly remove the power button, keeping down two keys to increase or decrease the volume in order to get back to download mode. Usually make this tool will run, but if the error after about 1 minute. You click OK, press and hold the power key to turn off the power phone, then press 1 to turn on the machine. The tool will run.

3. After the tool has finished running 100%. Your chance will be suspended logo. In that situation, you shutdown Optimus G completely and hold VOL Down and Power at the same time to Factor Reset Default."

Report back after checking it out, please.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fakudolan:
The problem with that is that my Nexus 4 doesn't even show any sign of life, no reboots or anything, nothing happens to it while/after the error happens..
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] VicFreeze:
Does this process write enough to get the bootloader written back to the device so that you can boot back into Fastboot though? After powering down and initiating a Fastboot hardware button boot sequence, of course.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fakudolan:
Nope, the process does not progress enough to write the bootloader back into the device. I have tried different factory images but to no avail, the same error occurs at the same 85%.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fakudolan:
Here is the log file that occurs from the Masterbin error in LGNPST, if it helps.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] VicFreeze:
There are 3 different minute and a half gaps where the phone is undetected...As per the previous link, you should try to disconnect the phone then put it back in download mode so that it can try to continue writing the image. At 85% sometime you should be able to hear your computer telling you that a device is "unplugged". Try to force download mode again during that time.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fakudolan:
I can't get the phone into Download mode, my Nexus 4 is unable to get into recovery, fastboot, bootloader, or download mode.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] VicFreeze:
So, how are you even properly attempting to do this procedure? The only way this should be working is with the phone in download mode (from off, hold Vol Up + Vol Down and plug in the USB cable). Are you saying that the phone just shows as a black screen? Does your phone properly charge while off (show the battery graphics while charging)?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fakudolan:
LGNPST detects the COM port from my phone, but that is about it. And yes, the phone just shows as a black screen, and there is no battery graphic visual while charging. :(
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mantulis:
It's dead. Sorry. The only hope for you is JTAG and there is no guarantees.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] sdube3:
Hi I hope this question is appropriate for this thread. I have an unlimited data plan with Verizon Wireless (I was grandfathered in). I currently root my phone and have access to wireless tethering (using the most recent Carbon Rom). I was streaming the Bruins game on my computer while connected to the wireless tethering on my phone and managed to rack up over 1.3 TB in data usage. My understanding is that since I have the unlimited plan, I cannot be charged for this. Can anyone confirm this? I only ask because this is a significant amount of data over the 2GB generally alotted for a VZW data plan and I don't want to be stuck with thousands of dollars of charges.

Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] bbqsfire:
You are fine. I have never used that amount but you are fine.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] dundee06:
If you haven't already, you'll probably just get the 'complimentary' call from Big Red to review your account and make sure you are getting the best services from VZW. Tell them 'no thanks' and not to change a thing. It's a trick to slyly knock grandfathered unlimited users out of their unlimited plans. Unlimited means unlimited... Except for the annoying throttling, which I'm sure you will experience real soon, with over a TB of data. Other than that... You're fine. Stream on! :)