yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alx294:
I'm on Trickdroid 8.0.0, and I can't for the life of me figure out why I can't flash a new Rom. I've tried CWM Classic, CWM Touch, and TWRP, and they all come up with either error 0 or error 7. I've tried flashing Trickdroid again, Insertcoin, and Viper. None of them flash. Does anyone know why/ can help me? Please and thank you :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] DorkyDev:
Preferably ones that don't have a modem, baseband or kernel. So I can flash them to my i317 and still retain WiFi Calling and other T-Mobile features...

Or how is the exact process of flashing any T889 rom's to the i317. I know ya gotta reflash the modem, but what else is there? Do I also need to relash a kernel of my choosing and baseband?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Droid Premium:
All you have to do is remove Boot.img and the Modem files. I can do that for you but it is VERY risky to flash and I wouldn't do it on my phone.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] DorkyDev:
Right now I'm using teshxx's latest T-Mobile stock... I might just have to hunt down some rom mods like 4 way reboot menu and 23 toggle mode etc.

Prolly gonna stick with it for awhile to see if my old disappearing text messages bug rears it's ugly head again.

Sent from my SGH-T889 using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] kintwofan:
Non of the Roms here have a modem. So you can flash them. I would recommend flashing a kernel after though. Having said that tweaked has an option for att set up so it'll work great and there are other users using it in att right now.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Droid Premium:
foreverloco has a good 4-way reboot option. Check out that one!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] DorkyDev:
Well that TouchWiz bug just happened again... Grrrr

I was there was an S4 Port!!

Maybe I'll try MIUI, PACman and all those rom's feel like something is missing for me...
[General Questions and Answers] Savo7:
Can anyone save me the misery and modify this two apk files so that when I install them they have these icon? I've watched every tutorial and there's always something missing or wrong. Zplayer ( you should try it) -- zcircle-.png icon and 'Music" name, QuickPic -- gallery icon and "Gallery" name. I need to get this of my mind. Thanks
[HD7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] devng:
Hi,

How do i get rid of the Demo that pops up on my unlocked T-Mobile HTC HD7 Phone after every 30seconds.This consumes so much battery

Thank You

if these would be needed:

firmwre revision number: 2250.09.11811.531

OS : 7.0.7004.0

bootloader ver : 1.18.2250.0(111116)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] idle0095:
There is a touch control app for the nexus 4 that allows you to unlock by gestures on screen. Is there one for the samsung galaxy s4??
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] oddspec:
Not really on non nexus devices it needs to be a kernel hack KT kernel has swipe to wake option
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] idle0095:
Will that kernel work with AOKP by tasker?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] oddspec:
Kt kernel the setting will be in the kttweaker app
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] idle0095:
I noticed his kernel says touchwiz only and I cant find the kttweaker app.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] oddspec:
He has an aosp version and the app will show up after u flash the kernel just look in the op of his thread he runs aokp by task as well
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] idle0095:
I assume this is his thread?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2292341
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] oddspec:
Yup the aosp version says so rite in the thread title
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] idle0095:
do you know how to get swipe to wake to work?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] oddspec:
Its in the settings of ktweaker if that don't work ask in his thread I'm not sure I used his kernel on my gs3 and it worked fine haven't tried that option with his kernel on this phone yet
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] idle0095:
Yeah i checked the option and doesnt do anything. Illa sk in the thread
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] idle0095:
Bump
[Galaxy S III Accessories] verynoob:
Hello,

My original i9300 charger suddenly stopped working, and I searched in eBay for a replacement one and I saw some chargers that look identical to the original, but also very cheap. My question is, except for the risk of the charger not to work.. can it also ruin my s3? I mean , it looks the same, but are the inner components actually different and dangerous?

Thanks
[Galaxy S III Accessories] danvee:
Can be.

Check for feedback. Lots of knockoffs out there.

This one works great:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005CG2ATQ/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Will even charge a tablet. Up to 2.1A output.

For $9, a real good piece.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] ramram:
Could be stupid :oops: but..

Is it possible that we can make internet sharing from the ppc ?

What I mean if some1 has wap or gprs can he shares internet through the Bluetooth or Infrared so that the other pocket pc gets the internet access from it?
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] zohaer21:
hi

you can thru the wireless modem application found on Blue angel

aka pda2k..xda 2s..mda 3
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] ramram:
I have wireless modem and I checked it settings. I'm able to connect over BT,infrared and Serial.

Can you explain the steps to be done from other Pocket pc to connect to the 1rst one??
[HTC Butterfly] squ44l:
i hear there is already official OTA update sense 5 to butterfly

but i didnt get it

before, i use m7 rom now i flash back to stock rom and relocked but

when i check it say up to date

my butterfly singapore set cid 044 hboot 1.40

anybody can help me?:confused:

thank you
[HTC Butterfly] cyrixcer:
Singapore set isn't getting OTA yet. (No idea when)

I have been checking for software updates every few hours.
[HTC Butterfly] squ44l:
http://htcsource.com/2013/07/htc-butterfly-android-4-2-2-update-now-available-in-taiwan/

here is the link about the update

i am so disappointed

i thought my butterfly got it already afterall its also x920d

thank you for your information
[HTC Butterfly] daorderdillon:
If u have s off u can try some methods
[HTC Butterfly] squ44l:
No , i am S-ON

BTW i want the official rom not custom

i have tried several custom rom

have a lot of bug

i got systemUI stopped working , launcher ,etc

i dont wanna try unstable ROM anymore

give me a headache

thank you btw FYI
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stendido:
Hi, I have Sony Xperia Arc S LT18l.

Earlier I decided to update to 4.1.b.0.587. I got a picture of an open box with an arrow and 4 dots underneath. Then the screen went blank, so I waited for about 30 minutes and nothing changed. Now it won't start, only response I'm getting from it is if I hold power button and back button down at the same time when it is not connected to a computer the LED will blink green and the phone will vibrate and go black. If I hold the power button and back button down when connected to the computer the LED turns green and stays green. The computer says device driver unsuccessfully installed, when I click on that a screen will pop up saying my device driver's name is S1Boot Download.

What should I do? :eek:
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Someguyfromhell:
I see, you made a over-the-air upgrade, which is ROM update directly from the phone, either over WiFi or 3G.

Did you have unlocked bootloader? Because if yes, then that is the cause for that issue. To fix this, check the tutorial in my signature on how to unbrick your phone.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stendido:
Well that is all correct except that I'm not sure whether my bootloader was locked or unlocked, I've had it for about 2 weeks and never fiddled around with bootloader. Is it possible it came unlocked?
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Someguyfromhell:
Did you buy it as a new one or second-hand?
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stendido:
New one. Should also mention that when I plug it into my computer it pops up as S1Boot Download.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Someguyfromhell:
Give this a try. Nothing to lose there.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stendido:
Tried flashing with my flashtool (Emma). Says I couldn't flash because my bootloader is locked...:(
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Someguyfromhell:
Currently, I can only think of one solution: Download Flashtool, download a stock firmware package (aka .FTF file). As you are using Android ICS 4.0.4, then you might want to search for 4.1.B.0.587 or 4.1.B.0.431 build versions.

Checked my files, I found 4.1.B.0.587 for LT18i: http://www.mediafire.com/download/rhr59r4o6oarnfx/LT18i_4.1.B.0.587_(1254-2184).7z

You will need 7-Zip to extract the FTF from that. Afterwards, install Flashtool, then look into Flashtool folder (by default C:\Flashtool), install drivers (Flashmode drivers). Further on, open up Flashtool, click the lightning button, Flashmode, browse to the FTF file, then make sure to untick "Wipe data", "Wipe cache", "Wipe apps log". By that, you will keep your personal data in your phone and they won't get lost.

If you have any questions, just ask. Once you are finished, let me know of the results.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stendido:
This is the log I got...

16/035/2013 02:35:40 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized

16/035/2013 02:35:40 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.11.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00

16/035/2013 02:35:47 - INFO - Device disconnected

16/036/2013 02:36:12 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

16/036/2013 02:36:13 - INFO - Selected null

16/036/2013 02:36:13 - INFO - Flash canceled

16/036/2013 02:36:25 - INFO - Selected LT18i / 4.1.B.0.431 / (1254-2184)

16/036/2013 02:36:25 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing

16/036/2013 02:36:46 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.

16/036/2013 02:36:47 - INFO - Opening device for R/W

16/036/2013 02:36:48 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

16/036/2013 02:36:48 - INFO - Reading device information

16/036/2013 02:36:52 - INFO - Unable to read from phone after having opened it.

16/036/2013 02:36:52 - INFO - trying to continue anyway

16/036/2013 02:36:53 - INFO - Start Flashing

16/036/2013 02:36:53 - INFO - Processing loader

16/036/2013 02:36:53 - INFO - Checking header

16/036/2013 02:36:53 - INFO - Ending flash session

16/036/2013 02:36:53 - ERROR - Error in processHeader : 22 : The device does not recognize the command.

16/036/2013 02:36:53 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted

16/036/2013 02:36:53 - INFO - Device disconnected

16/036/2013 02:36:55 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stendido:
Ok an update

I tried what you said above again, this time ticking the TA. Everything went smoothly, it said flashing was finished and for me to unplug and start my

phone. The phone vibrates after holding just the power button down for about 2 seconds but remains blank...
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stendido:
Final update

The phone is back to working. I flashed the .ftf in unbrickxperia2011.zip and then flashed 4.1.b.0.431 firmware. Phone is back to normal with no lost data. Thank you very much for your help.
[Defy General] limantour:
Hello! I just worked my mb525 as per instructions at http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1756234. It loads CM9, and I can use it, but it has no service and I have login to google, set up networks, and redo ALL MY SETTINGS, on every reboot. It's horrible. Can someone point me to a fix??

Thank you,

L
[Defy General] limantour:
well. it works now. I used a GB sbf flash instead of a froyo, installed nightly cm9, gapps, froyo kernel, wiped cache, and voila. suddenly it works. the remaining item is 3g, which I would love some help with. My APN settings are correct, i think, but I don't have 3g, just edge, which makes me sad. Unless there is no indicator for 3g, and the little e is actually a working 3g speed.

thanks,
[Defy General] limantour:
k, fixed 3g (h, as it appears in cm9) by baseband to china's 850 and 1900. sorry for clogging forum, this can be deleted or moved to be useful or useless.

thanks,
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] evil1art:
Welcome to Evil UnWizzed

Your warranty is now void!

I am not responsible if you brick your device or kill your sd card!

So please READ the entire OP

Evil UnWizzed is built from the Google Edition version of the S4 and ported over to the M919 (tmobile) With all the base apps from the Xperia Z and Xperia Z Ultra, to give the user a ROM with Touchwiz stability, Google speed and Xperia style all wrapped up in one package!

[CENTER]Google Edition 4.2.2
Deodexed
ausdism Kernel
Aroma Installer
2 Different Themes
Over 30 Xperia Z apps
All Xperia Z libs etc.
Xperia Z Ringtones
Xperia Z Wallpapers
Xperia Z Extensions
Sony Walkman Music
Modified Xperia Launcher
Xperia Z Keyboard
Moto X Camera
Google Wallet
AOSP Browser
EPM
1% Battery mod
LMT Pie Controls
Debloated
Zipaligned
Batched Optimized
Data/App
Init.d Tweaks
Build.prop Tweaks
True HD Color
Speed Tweaks
Network Tweaks
SD Card Tweaks
EXT4 Tweaks
UI Tweaks
Memory Management Tweaks
Ad Blocking
Nano
Sysro
Sysrw
Busybox
SuperSU
etc.[/CENTER]

The ROM also includes the Aroma Installer packed in giving the user (you) a full custom installation process!

Using Aroma you have the ability to select 2 different mini themes, bloat and mods, also the ability to switch between themes without reflashing the whole rom!

You MUST be able to READ

You MUST be ROOTED

Download Rom to SD Card

Reboot into Recovery

FULL WIPE!!!

(data, cache & dalvik cache)

Flash Rom

Reboot System

Let the Phone Sit for 5 mins

Reboot

Enjoy

Evil UnWizzed v2

✰★✰DOWNLOAD HERE✰★✰

MD5 : c5924756f099b68a44eda6ff7ea2b7ae

[CENTER] 8-15-13
Added Xperia UI
Over 30 Xperia Z apps
Xperia Z Ultra Launcher
Sony Walkman With Extensions
Xperia Z Ringtones
Xperia Z Wallpapers
Xperia Keyboard
Changed Theme Options
Added Battery Mod
Moto X Camera
AOSP Browser
Nexus 7 Animations
Build prop Edits
Framework mods
Built Pie Controls into Settings
Google Wallet
Updated Kernel
More Evil
More Speed
Smoother UI

7-14-13
V1 initial release[/CENTER]

[CENTER]
[COLOR="Red"]amarullz[/COLOR]
(Aroma)
[COLOR="Red"]dsixda[/COLOR]
(Kitchen)
[COLOR="Red"]audism[/COLOR]
(Kernel)
[COLOR="Red"]fenny[/COLOR]
(Wallet fix)
[COLOR="Red"]jamison904[/COLOR]
(EPM)[/CENTER]

[COLOR="Red"][CENTER]Donators
sluggersix
caffeineighted[/CENTER][/COLOR]
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] evil1art:
taking this one too!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] akapaul26:
First

And in purple...

Deviant Development *Team Member*
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] JUSMEJOSE:
Downloading now :)

Sent from my SGH-M919G
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] evil1art:
stalker lol
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] akapaul26:
Whatever...

Deviant Development *Team Member*
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Azrel37:
YESSSSS!!!!!!!!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] evil1art:
Thanx for testing bro

evil..............out
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] misael06:
Screenshots?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] akapaul26:
No worries! Anytime
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] evil1art:
Yea they work

evil..............out
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] bikrame:
You dont let me sleep man. I sleept for a while and you got this. ..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] akapaul26:
Hold power and volume down...

Deviant Development *Team Member*
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] misael06:
I meant like can we see screenshots of the actual rom
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] akapaul26:
We Know....second post I put one with purple theme

Deviant Development *Team Member*
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] mgbotoe:
Not sure what hater rated this a 1, but I look forward in trying this out.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] evil1art:
Xda has alot of haters

evil..............out
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Meowdib:
Too... much ... COMICSANS...

Thanks for the devel work. :eek:
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] lanwarrior:
The S4 Active charging port have a rubber cover and I bet with constant open / close, this rubber will wear off or even fall off.

Hence, I am looking for a wireless charging solution, while waiting for Samsung to sell their version. Do you have any suggestions?

There seems to be many, like Metrans solution shown below. I am not sure if this will fit in the S4 active and NOT interfere with the rubber seal around the back cover.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] lanwarrior:
Hmmmm... seems no one wants wireless charging on their Active...
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Devo7v:
I'm guessing you didn't search and find this thread (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2346512).
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] llcoolr:
phone was havaing problem of null imei and was not accepting code *#7284# so i flashed it

now having an other problem of phone not starting in normal mode

tryed tto many version but nothing changed

always reboot on recovery menu

i've try with theses versions

I9300XXEMC2_I9300VFGEMD1_SFR_4.1.2.zip

I9300XXALEF_I9300XEFALE1_XEF.zip

recovery-cwmtouch-6.0.3.2-GTI9300.tar
RR_JB_V3.1.4_AOKP_4.2.1_I9300.zip

CODE_I9300XXBLH1_928452_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5
MODEM_I9300XXLH1_REV02_REV04_CL1172449.tar.md5
CSC_OXE_I9300OXEBLF1_CL777132_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5

CODE_I9300XXEMA2_836582_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5
MODEM_I9300XXELLA_REV02_REV04_CL1214143.tar.md5
CSC_WIN_I9300WINEMA1_811450_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5

flashed with odin & nspro

Initialising connection...
Checking if protocol is initialised...
Protocol is not initialised.
Initialising protocol...
Handshaking with Loke...
Beginning session...
Session begun
Reading PIT from device...
PIT read successfully
Uploading BOOTLOADER
BOOTLOADER upload successful
Uploading CACHE
CACHE upload successful
Uploading HIDDEN
HIDDEN upload successful
Uploading RADIO
RADIO upload successful
Uploading RECOVERY
RECOVERY upload successful
Uploading SYSTEM
SYSTEM upload successful
Uploading TZSW
TZSW upload successful
Uploading BOOT
BOOT upload successful
Ending session...
Rebooting device...

Press NEXT to continue...
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Glebun:
corrupted efs. restore it or replace the motherboard
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] llcoolr:
it's possible to repair efs using microbox or nspro or any other samsung box

my problem is phone not booting into normal mode
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Glebun:
because of the corrupted efs
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] llcoolr:
phone fixed by flashing only one file

efs still corrupted but now phone is booting into normal mode

<ID:0/003> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> _______________I9300.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..

<ID:0/003> File analysis..

<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/003> Initialzation..

<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/003> _____.bin

<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/003> RQT_CLOSE !!

<ID:0/003> RES OK !!

<ID:0/003> Completed..

<ID:0/003> Added!!

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)

<ID:0/003> Removed!!
[Java for Android App Development] anton-09:
Hi, I have a piece of code, which schedules task to repeat every 10 (3,5,20,60, doesn't matter) seconds with this classes: AlarmManager + BroadcastReceiver

On SDK Emulator (4.2.2), on tablet (4.0.3), on BlueStacks emulator it works fine

07-12 09:02:32.257: INFO/Alarm Receiver(1827): Entered

07-12 09:02:42.256: INFO/Alarm Receiver(1827): Entered

07-12 09:02:52.275: INFO/Alarm Receiver(1827): Entered

But on my phone Xiaomi MI-2S (4.1.1) it fires multiple of 5 minutes

07-12 16:06:07.044: INFO/Alarm Receiver(5632): Entered

07-12 16:11:06.874: INFO/Alarm Receiver(5632): Entered

07-12 16:16:06.864: INFO/Alarm Receiver(5632): Entered

If I set AlarmManager to fire off every 7 minutes, it will fire off every 10 minutes!

I wonder, what's the problem, is it in Settings or in ROM (i use romz.bz 3.7.12)
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lobr1:
USB debugging is disabled and I cant get past my lock screen. Is it possible to back up data to my PC from the stock recovery. Are there any other backup solutions?

(Phone is not rooted)

Thanks,

Liam
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Deleted member 4617777:
Hey ,

Broke the touch buttons on my device, so need to use the navigation bar.

When I enable them via the build.prop on any touchwiz rom they are off to the right? But in any AOSP/AOKP based rom they are centered.

Is there anyway around this ?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slaphead20:
Have you messed with your display density?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Deleted member 4617777:
Hey, nope, its default at 320 PPI
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kovacc56:
Same problem with my s3. Not on center, right side. how to fix it?
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] tron_gr:
when i update my s100 to the lastest rom ( 1.11 with 1.11 radio) i have problem with BT, after 1-2 days and 5-6 reboot when you try to send me from a PC or from a mobile phone something with BT the operation failed!!! i cant receive nothing with BT... i have installed the lastest version with 26.7 MB storage free but i have the same problem!!! the only version working perfect its with version 1.06 imate rom with 1.10 radio...

somebody know something?
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] BGK:
Dumb question: did you check the settings for "incoming beams"?

You change them via settings > connections > transmission (have to guess the items because my device is a german one... :?).

For quicker checking and changing the bluetooth and ir settings you can find two little apps here.

HTH,

BGK
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] tron_gr:
this option i think its for IR not for BT!!! :?
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] BGK:
No, obviously this option controls the handling for all incoming OBEX transfers.

buzz_lighyear found this out when building his SwitchIt. If you read the thread I mentioned (see postings on previous pages), you will know, what I mean.

Greetings,

BGK
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] bor3d2damax:
Alight so here is my problem. My gf has a t-mobile gs3 refurbished from T-mobile running stock 4.1.2 firmware no root. The problem is that the screen randomly freezes when its being used. All I have to do to unfreeze it is lock and unlock the phone but it constantly does this. For instance it happened three times while writing this. I have no idea what to do. Could it be a firmware problem? Should I go ahead and root and flash custom ROMs?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Aerowinder:
The issue you are having is probably why it was a refurb in the first place. I once bought a refurb CRT monitor. Not only did it have severe ghosting and a bad case of double images, but if you shook it, you could hear a loose screw flying around in there. That was a ViewSonic, and I will never do business with them again (that's not the only reason). It's blatantly obvious nobody bothered to test it. Just repackaged it and pushed it out the door. I will never ever accept refurbished items if I have a choice, or used electronics. Same difference.

You can try a factory reset and reflashing the firmware with Odin. But I suspect that it's a hardware problem that was never fixed when the original owner returned it. Pretty sure there is zero quality control anywhere these days.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] bor3d2damax:
That's crazy why would T-mobile allow a refurbed phone in this condition to be sold. I hope it can be fixed because my gf bought this in Jan. She isnt tech savvy so she just kept it. Ill try flashing stock through odin
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Aerowinder:
Lack of: care, time, money.

Trying to meet: employer's demands, quota.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] bor3d2damax:
I hear you there
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] bor3d2damax:
Mod please close