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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] eggyjla74:
Need some assistance understanding how rooting, bootloader unlocking, ROM flashing. I came from the Samsung Fascinate (i500) where there was no bootloader to my knowledge, flashing ROMs with ODIN or CWM was straight forward.

Out from box I used the following method outlined from PhoneRebel (http://phonerebel.com/how-to-root-a...-4-1-1-verizonattsprintt-mobilei9300-version/) to root and then unknowingly assumed that this process also unlocked the bootloader for flashing various ROMs (I was wrong). Next I installed goomanager and flashed TWRP Recovery. Following booting into recovery and performing a backup, then while in Recovery mode attempted to install CleanROM7.

As what appeared to be a normal install using Aroma, the phone then rebooted and the infamous triangle appeared. Guess I "tripped" because the bootloader was still locked, or better yet I did not know that flashing (VRBMB1_Bootchain.tar.md5) was a relocked bootloader! The phone was now soft-bricked without the ability to get to a lock screen or enter Recovery Mode. Download Mode was still possible.

Since I had the ability to ODIN, I then followed Hero's method (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1840030) for unbricking. I'm back to where I think I was following my first root. The phone is running Verizon TW stock 4.1.2 rooted, Android Recovery, and not unlocked.

I am looking to flash Scott's (scrosler's) CleanROM 7 (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1832070) or any other ROM.

Specifically what are the steps that I need to follow which allows me to install other ROMs? Do I ODIN an unlocked bootloader (VRALEC.bootchain.tar.md5), ODIN TWRP, reset counter using Triangle Away, reboot into Recovery and install new ROM? Do I need to lock the bootloader following the ROM installation? Do I need to Triangle Away to reset the counter each time I want to install a different ROM, or is it once I install a new/custom ROM, I do not need to worry about the bootloader?

i535\VRBMA2\4.1.2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ddurandSGS3:
this should work

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2332825

after you root, unlock the bootloader and havea c ustom recovery installed you can flash zip files like youre probably used to.

good luck
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jmxc23:
Triangle Away is only for those looking to return the phone to their carrier. Also you MUST have an unlocked bootloader to flash custom ROMs. So to recap once you unlock the bootloader you can start flashing to your heart's content.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] woosukchoi:
Hello.

I have sgh-i337 with helf mf3 version.

My phone was rooted with mdl version

but my 5 years old son accidently did ota update

and some how it was not turning on

I did try to use kies to recover. Ofcourse

It crashed and not even boot on.

I did look the forum and got out from soft break.

but my wifi not working.

When I look on my system info.

buield number is mf3

but modem ver is mdl version.

I was try to reupdate thru ota

it can not. So I did try nf3 cfg file to update via odin.

md5 invailed. Is any way I could get cfg file with vaild
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] qbanlinxx:
This has happened to me on several occasions, usually a quick reboot fixes the issue. But annoying, nonetheless. I've heard it's a kernel issue, I've tried everyone there is, and still get it occasionally.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Aou:
This is strange. Sounds like your modem did not update, but that's technically possible to flash independently. It's just a matter of a risky procedure of using "dd" to overwrite your modem partition with the MF3 version. Also, if your modem partition didn't get updated, I'm wondering what else didn't?

I'm 80% certain that if your modem (and "NON-HLOS" modem) were updated to MF3, your WiFi would be fine.

I could provide the modem image file and a command to run from a rooted terminal/shell/ADB, but again, it's slightly risky.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] woosukchoi:
thank you for information reply.

after I talk with tech support supervisor.

he approve to send me replacement device.

so I don't have any more risk to try and see if it works.

but my phone have not rooted and I tried to do it with post root on mf3

since when I format to ext format.

my phone can not recognize extsdcard. and when I format to fat32 it recognize.

but permission denied.

any one will help and use my phone as maruta to try anything to fix?

I will repost for result.
[LG Optimus G (International)] MitoTakatori:
Hi. I have successfully flashed PA PARANOID ANDROID 3.96 (ANDROID 4.3) WITH HALO FOR LG E975 on my LGOG, now the only options in the device for pc connection is MTP or PTP. I can't access the sdcard folders and files because of this. How can I access them using my PC now?
[Off-topic] galonpzw:
Recently by mistake i instaled bad kernel, any my Galaxy 2 is dead, i can go to download mode (so its not bricked) and instal new rom via odin but.. my USB cable is dead too. when i plug in only cable to pc, system show "unreconized device" Now is 4:45am, everybody are sleeping and i'm without my phone, with no cable and noonewho can borrow me :C

BAD LUCK ME :c
[Off-topic] 404-Not Found:
Shouldbnt you post this your phones Q&A?
[Off-topic] veeman:
He just has a sadz. Poor op won't be able to use his phone for a day.
[Off-topic] 404-Not Found:
Whatever I banned myself from touching the report button.
[Off-topic] galonpzw:
Why would u want report? Its offtopic. and this is offtopic thread. So why? I just want to share my feelings :D maybe somebody got same problem too :D
[Off-topic] 404-Not Found:
That's why. And because if you want your problem resolved you can ask for help in Q&A.

---------- Post added at 08:26 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:22 PM ----------

Its just you could ask for help in your phones Q&A.
[Off-topic] scutariusilviu:
Last night I had a sad night too. Was raining, installed 4.3 google edition on my s4 and full of bugs, almost all apps down, for about 2 hours no internet connection, and finished last pack of cigarettes. No shop open. I coudn't even sleep. Fixed all of them in the morning.

Galaxy S4 i9505 with Tapatalk 4
[Off-topic] Seraz007:
hmm me haz sadz that slim doesn't have pa options >_< :(
[Off-topic] ShadowCodeGaming:
me sadz becuz all roms for my desire x suck
[Off-topic] professor_proton:
Sad cuz there are only 3 ROMs for my phone and in the name of theming they have a custom launcher

sent from my wp7(gb theme)/tw5(holo) themed XOLO A500
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maniacaus:
As far as I understand, 4.3 Jelly Bean now always uses wifi for location services, even when wifi is turned off.

Would it be possible to implement this feature into an app like Tasker so wifi will automatically turn on when it's background detection picks up a known network?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] UsernameWasTaken:
I would like to know if there is a way to totally remove or disable this background wifi function. I don't like the idea of having active wifi with a sole purpose of having my location monitored and nothing else. Call me paranoid, tell me no-one looks at those data, etc. but that is my choice. And it's an unnecessary battery drainer, however small.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooti] S00T:
I noticed that when I charge my Note 8.0 with the USB wall adapter that comes with it, charging only takes about 2-3 hours but when I use the power cable of my Samsung Galaxy S Advance, charging can take up to 4-6 hours.

Assuming that I don't mind the longer waiting time, will using the latter power cable to charge my device shorten its battery lifespan or damage it in anyway? Thanks!

Addtional details:

I'm guessing that the difference in charging time is due to the difference in current. High current contributes to greater heating, which damages the battery but I'm wondering if higher temperature over a shorter duration or lower temperature over a longer duration is more damanging. Is the difference even significant?

I've read this link How USB charging works, or how to avoid blowing up your smartphone from "is it safe to use any usb cable to charge s3?" and got the idea that my device isn't going to blow up or anything like that. I just want to know if it damages the device because I've spent a good fortune on it and I want it to last for as long as possible (hopefully a minimum of 5 years). Yes, any other advice on how to prolong device lifespan is also welcome. Thanks a lot guys!
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooti] sparker366:
The reason its taking longer is its not providing the same amt of juice the note charger is. I looked at the output of the samsung note 8 charger and its 2amps. Looking at an oem charger for your phone its 1000mah which is 1amp so half the charging amt thus the longer charging time. Now you need to take a look at the charger and read the output amperage on it and if its less then 2 amps you are fine. If its over 2 amps then I would discontinue using it as it could cause harm.

As long as the amperage of the other charger is less then the samsung note 8 charger you won't have any issues other then longer charging time. Once you go above the 2amp rating I would be concerned as you are putting more amps into the battery then what it could be rated for in the charging cycle.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooti] CCallahan:
Actually, the amps used to charge with is up to the device not the charger. If your device comes with a charger that has an output rating of 1A@5v and you plug it into a charger rated at 3A@5V it won't necessarily charge it any faster unless the device pulls more than it should. Just means the charger has a higher output rating and can handle more power hungry devices. It should not hurt the device. However, if you up the voltage than there will be problems so you need to make sure the charger does not exceed the voltage. Plugging the device into a charger with lower ratings will of course charge slower because the device cannot draw as much.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooti] S00T:
Thanks :) I checked the charger and it says 0.7amps.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] Timewolf:
Hi,

this morning i found my Xda2 with the usb plug...broken! It's impossible to put into the crandle.

Is there any way to repair it?

Where can i take replacement hw?

Thanks
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] AlanJC:
Do you mean the plug on the cradle, or the socket in the PDA?

If the plug is broken, you can get sync/charge cables, and cradles from anywhere that sells qtek/imate/xda accessories such as ebay or www.expansys.com

If you mean the socket is broken, you will have to find a local service centre, but they will probably charge you for a whole new board which will be expensive.

If you can't afford this, the only way around is to buy a spare battery and charge these alternately in the cradle, and sync over bluetooth/irda.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] haygij:
Hey guys,

I just bought a new Galaxy S4 I9500 [Baseband Version - I9500JKUAMD9 Build Number - JDQ39.I9500XXUAMDE] + SanDisk 64gb microSD card.

I have a really strange issue with my music files, they are not recognized by the stock music player or any other player except VLC.

The mp3 files are on my external memory, folder 'music'.

The strange thing is that the players recognize only 10 out of 1700 songs, BUT when I'm browsing with ES browser to the mp3 files and renaming them, the music players recognize the renamed mp3s.

I've tried transferring the files by just copying them to the sd card and by using Kies, the same problem.

Can anyone tell me why do the music player recognize the songs only after renaming them? :confused:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] deadlyheart4u:
Sounds more like a problem with the naming of the songs. Do a batch rename maybe.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hamoonfarsa:
I'm not sure but deleting them all and copying again might help. also you can try an app named "scan media" for recognizing media files.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] haygij:
I've tried everything, also deleting and copying them and all kinds off media scanners =[

Nothing works but renaming the files with ES File Explorer...
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] b4u2:
I'm having the same issue.

EDIT: I found a fix! Go to root of ext card. Make folder named Media. Drop your music and picture folders in that folder. Should now be seen in the players.

SafeStrap using Hyperdrive.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bahamut5000:
Hello everyone,

Just tought i'd give the forum a try. I'll try to explain my problem clearly.

The volume down button on my s3 does not work:

- The volume does not go down when i press it

- It does not feel physically wrong when you press it however. Everything clicks fine.

When I boot the phone, i get safe mode. That leads me to think that the system detects the volume rocker button as pressed down

when it boots. Hence:

- Volume Up + Home + Power doesn't work, and i cannot access recovery

- When i boot by holding the Home button, i get a screen that tells me to press Volume Up if I want to install a custom rom, and volume Down if

I wish to restart the phone. Press volume up or volume down does not do Anything at all, so i have to go ahead and restart the phone.

Is there any way to force boot into normal mode? A trick, or some software perhaps?

Thanks all !
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alankstiyo:
mine boots into safe boot sometimes but I dont press anything, why dont you try to wipe it???
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wangdaning:
You need to replace the component. Very easy and cheap fix. Not sure where you are but here I can get the part for about 1 USD.

PS, I have reported your post to the mods to be moved to the Q&A section :good:
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MoonBlade:
How will he wipe if he cannot access recovery ?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andy_gal:
What component replace? please help...

thanks
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wangdaning:
Should just need to replace the flex cable.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] corybucher:
I'm on latest avatar but I have some wallpapers that I want to fit on one screen and don't see an option to make the wallpaper vertical instead of having to scroll to see the rest of the wallpaper, any suggestions or apps that might do this would be appreciated, thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mcasas6969:
Last season I used to be able to stream games on my phone with first row sports. So far this season it doesn't work. Does anyone know another way to watch games when I'm not home. It drives my girlfriend crazy when I used to watch games on my phone but sometimes you just got to do it
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] jaxon01:
I am able to watch firstrow1.eu on S4 using Firefox with Adobe Flash installed. It's one of the few things that I use Firefox for, but that alone makes it worth keeping on my phone.

Sent from my SCH-I545 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mcasas6969:
I tried firefox with adobe 11.1 installed. I wasn't able to get it working
[Android General] samnang008:
Hi everyone,

Please help me to tell me how to create flashable file to flash font [system/font] with odin. because if i root my phone and add font, it will be no warranty from company.

Want to replace font system phone! by flash with Odin!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] corybucher:
Just wondering if anyone was trying to port this to or device?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] daniel4653:
Have you searched? There was already a thread about this not to long ago.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] corybucher:
Yes I did but I didn't see anything, thanks though. Do you have a link?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] ROMANTiC KiD:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2397990
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oneders65:
[Q] Is there a way to setup your phone or an APP to make your phone push all of the notifications to your bluetooth headset for example email, sms, mms, alarm? All I get right now is the phone call.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oneders65:
1st Bump...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oneders65:
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[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sinfamy:
As far as I know, there is:

/boot

/bootloader

/userdata

/system

/cache

/recovery

/radio

Is there a way for me to create a new partition on the NAND to which I can write to and from?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ksilver89:
There are actually more partitions that you thought.

# parted /dev/block/mmcblk0
GNU Parted 1.8.8.1.179-aef3
Using /dev/block/mmcblk0
Welcome to GNU Parted! Type 'help' to view a list of commands.
(parted) p
p
Model: MMC 016G92 (sd/mmc)
Disk /dev/block/mmcblk0: 15.8GB
Sector size (logical/physical): 512B/512B
Partition Table: gpt

Number Start End Size File system Name Flags
1 524kB 67.6MB 67.1MB fat16 modem
2 67.6MB 68.2MB 524kB sbl1
3 68.2MB 68.7MB 524kB sbl2
4 68.7MB 70.8MB 2097kB sbl3
5 70.8MB 71.3MB 524kB tz
6 71.3MB 94.4MB 23.1MB boot
7 94.4MB 117MB 23.1MB recovery
8 117MB 118MB 799kB m9kefs1
9 118MB 119MB 799kB m9kefs2
10 119MB 120MB 799kB m9kefs3
11 120MB 121MB 524kB rpm
12 121MB 121MB 524kB aboot
13 121MB 122MB 524kB sbl2b
14 122MB 124MB 2097kB sbl3b
15 124MB 124MB 524kB abootb
16 124MB 125MB 524kB rpmb
17 125MB 125MB 524kB tzb
18 125MB 126MB 524kB metadata
19 126MB 143MB 16.8MB misc
20 143MB 159MB 16.8MB ext4 persist
21 159MB 1040MB 881MB ext4 system
22 1040MB 1627MB 587MB ext4 cache
23 1627MB 15.8GB 14.1GB ext4 userdata
24 15.8GB 15.8GB 524kB DDR
25 15.8GB 15.8GB 507kB grow
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] robrecord:
I just flashed Triiumph HD ROM for Pico, v1.

Followed instructions exactly.

I have an 8gb card: partitioned with 1024mb ext3 and 128mb cache.

After flashing, I reboot and it instantly comes back to the fastboot/bootloader menu. I can't get past this!

Any ideas?

Thanks!
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] -TheKoolAnie-:
I was face same problem......

But when I am reinsert battery... & Format all thing and flash again rom.. Problem is solved.... :D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] rgrossie:
I posted in another thread that I cannot roam in Canada. I'm on cm10.1.2. I don't get any cell service at all, nevermind data. I have received 2 text messages after found a factory wipe, but then lost my network again.

I'm wondering if I have an old or corrupt prl file. The version I'm running is 15234. The way to check this is settings--aboutphone--status, then scroll down & check what version you're on. If a few people could check that for me& post here I'd be very thankful.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] timedroid:
I'm on 15233
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jmxc23:
Same here.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] rgrossie:
Solved my issue. It wasn't my prl. I used the phone info app & changed my radio band to "pcs" which allows my phone to find the local cdma network. It won't get data, but I don't mind that.

Thanks for the help, guys.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] AbuXDA2:
Hello everyone, can anyone please tell me how to bakup the original rom from xda2. what are the tools that ill be using? can u please give me the link for it and step by step method. also and how to restore the backup rom to xda. thank you. M using XDA2 himalaya 1.66 WWE.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] dogger26:
You can use Activesync to backup your pda rom to pc by starting activesync then selecting tools and backup
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] Denis_Ukr:
Are You confident?

from help ActiveSyns:

To protect your work, use ActiveSync to create a backup file that contains all files, databases, personal information manager (PIM) information, and RAM-based programs on your mobile device. The backup file is stored on your PC.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] AbuXDA2:
Just active sync?

Ill use active sync only? does it backup the ROM, extended ROm, radio? Im goin to upgrade my xda2 to 2nd edition and ill go back to 1.66 if ever I dont link SE....will active sync restore my previous ROM if im already running SE? By the way what is this tool for "XDA OS Image tool"? How do I use it? and How Do I restore the ROMS. I downloaded this program but it doesnt work...M using Windows XP SP2

heres the app http://cuba.calyx.nl/~jsummers/XDA/XDAtools-Jeff.exe and heres the thread http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=XDAtools (SORRY IF I ASK TO MUCH ALL I KNOW IS TO UPGRADE AND UPGRADE I NEVER TRIED DOWNGRADING.) tnx for ur time guys!
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] cruisin-thru:
NOTE you can use OSImageTool only to manipulate Wallaby roms with version numbers starting with 3 or 4. ( the pocketpc 2002 and 2003 roms. ) roms for other devices, or the newer 'windows mobile 2003 second edition rom' for Wallaby, are laid out differently, in a way that OSImageTool does not understand.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] xda2jojo:
:lol:

ROM Backup

http://en.pdamobiz.com/en/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=62

another additional procedure, you have to register and login first:

http://netph.com/forums/showthread.php?t=489&page=6&pp=10&highlight=Backup

thanks,

jojo

http://buzzdev.net
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] cruisin-thru:
Thats a brilliant little program.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] xda2jojo:
hey cruisin-thru...how are you my friend...?
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] AbuXDA2:
sir JOJO

Shukran Sir Jojo! but is there another way of backuping the ROM direct to pc using cradle instead of using memory cards? The link that u have posted uses memory card then a memory card reader...i dont have a memory card reader po kc. Saka parang complicated namimili ata ng memory card. Kailangan ko lang po ung Original 1.66 WWE full ROMS kung meron po kau nun di ko na gagawin yang pagbaback up po. Download ko na lng sa inyo pede po ba?
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] xda2jojo:
actually we have the original rom posted from netph site(near from the 2nd link-additional procedure) or try to find it out to our site http://buzzdev.net but if didnt find it please email me: xda2jojo@buzzdev.net or xda2jojo@yahoo.com

thanks,

jojo
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] cruisin-thru:
I am cool JoJo, same with you I hope, greets from England.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] AbuXDA2:
Hi sir JOJO

Hi Sir Jojo is this the original one or a cooked ROM? "O2 Asia 1.66.00WWE - WM2003" I found it at buzzdev.net but it says on the details "creator-toenailed". di ko lam kung ito ung original na nakasalpak sa mga xda ngaun po. please paki confirm lang po para idodownload ko na lang at di nako pumunta sa mahabang proseso ng backuping. maraming salamat po.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] xda2jojo:
Re: Hi sir JOJO

to abu...

you've got the "ROM Version: 1.72.00WWE"...our backup is "O2 Asia 1.66.00WWE - WM2003"...you have no choice but try to backup your rom... :cry:

you can use your device as a card reader.... :lol:

thanks,

jojo
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] xda2jojo:
me too... :lol:
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] AbuXDA2:
to sir JOJO

Sir Jojo dinownload ko na po ung 1.66 WWE...actually di po ung saken ang iuupgrade ko ung sa bayaw ko kc naka 1.66 WWE plang cya eh wala po ako kopya nung ROM na yun kya nagpapatulong po ako ng pagbackup eh since u have the 1.66 ROM na dinownload ko na I'll proceede with the upgrade ng xda2 ng bayaw ko. Ung aken po dati is 1.66 WWE then nasalpakan ko ng 1.72WWE UK/Ireland and ang Latest ROM ko ngaun is ung 2.06WWE with XDA2JOJO.V3.2.zS. Comment ko lang po sa ROM nyo OK na OK sya kc 2 ung bluetooth nya! ang galing! Sir Kailan nyo po ba ilalabas ung UPdate ng 1.60a nyo? sana po maayos na yung camera hardware buttons para maiupgrade ko na rin uli. More Power to you! Ano ba pede maitulong ko po...pede magupload ng cracked softwares? hehehe! edit nyo na lang po ung last ko if bawal pirated softwares dito. TNX po uli!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] GaNkSTar:
I can't seem to get my phone to charge using any charger. it doesn't even recognize the phone is plugged into my external battery, any ideas???