yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] heartspeace:
"If you root on MF3 then your stock recovery will be corrupted."

I have been using CM as my OS since around the first stable release. I am now on 10.2 JB 4.2.2 Yet when I go in and look at my About Phone it says MF3. I have installed root for about a week and all was well and working with CWM (corrected) recovery. I even upgrade to a later version (corrected). Then some app (I can't remember which unfortunately) put on a different recovery with tiny letters - the purpose of which so it can script a full install so I didn't have to do it every step myself. When it installed it, I encountered the horrific blue letters of "Booting Recovery..." and it will not get past that.

I can't load any other recovery no matter what method tried, and I have tried many, and many different recoveries. I think I found out after installing the apk from the verizon section SAFESTRAP program some things. First there appears to no way to delete the cache partition. Both the cache and the recovery partitions can be empty. The recovery partition is not always empty but usually that is the case.

I have the sinking feeling I am the victim of what you said at first "If you root on MF3 then your stock recovery will be corrupted." But I dont see how this is possible considering I had CM 10.2 4.2.2 (corrected) when root was installed. But my symptoms fit what you have said above. Can you explain a lot more about what this is about and and details inside the phone as to what is known so far? I have a MS in CS so I have a good background, even though I am very limited on what I can do on computers today. Details!

I am willing to do most anything to get back to a starting point.

HP
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] jd1639:
How do you have cm 10.2 4.2.1? That doesn't make any sense.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] haremmon:
Yea jd and I are confused.

Just to make sure you are on our train, are you sure it says "1337UCUAMF3" under Baseband Version in the 'About device' and not "1337UCUAMDL"?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] jd1639:
I think he's trolling. He says he has 3 different firmware on his phone.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Febby:
He even mentions rouge recovery. Non existent on our device.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] heartspeace:
Sorry for the typo!

Sorry that is 4.2.2 - a typo.

I have CM 10.2 JB 4.2.2

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I am not trolling. I have a solid past on many forums. A Recovery is not the same as a firmware. I do admit to one type.

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Rouge Recovery is available for Xoom, which I also have. Sorry, I crossed paths there and got them confused in the name of the recovery program. The recovery program was clockworkmod with with touch.

HP
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] heartspeace:
Picture of About Device for Not Nice Skeptical Types & Helpful Types

Check out attachment for About Device Info.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] jd1639:
First, cm 10.2 is android 4.3. But it really doesn't matter because your on mf3 firmware. You can't flash a recovery or rom.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] heartspeace:
I guess I got confused with all the numbers I'm sorry about that guys. When did AT&T sneak mf3 on to my phone considering I have had custom OS is on here since I remember?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] jd1639:
Can you still boot into a custom recovery?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] heartspeace:
@samsungMobileUS & @ATT =Giant dingleberries 4 crippling Galaxy S4 phones w/latest FW

I lost that ability about 4 days ago for some reason but I still don't know why. I had it and it just disappeared. I had just upgraded from clockworkmod and a different application install a recovery program to do a huge install off different applications hand free. After that recovery disappeared. Honestly things are a bit blurry after 4 days of messing with this.

I do have safestrap installed from the Verizon thread that does allow me to do certain things such as install the gapps program from Google.so far though he has not allowed me to install a ROM because he is focused on Verizon first.it looks like you can install pretty much anything as long as it is installable much the way back gapps is installable.

if there was a recovery programmer right here that would put a recovery application in the format of gapps to be installed we may have a way of getting recovery back, right now.

So right now I have a custom OS, 4.22 jelly bean, & I have root installed. I also have safestrap installed that gives me a little hope for the future. What I want is I want to go back to stock.unless we can find a way to have a custom OS that doesn't have to worry about [MENTION=767379]Samsungmobile[/MENTION]us and [MENTION=271250]att[/MENTION] being giant dingleberries
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] tinman4124:
HOw did you do that with MF3 Firmware?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Jshugzda:
Here's what a dev told me to do. But I have no idea how to do it.

Hope this can help a dev here.

didhiy QUOTE=Jshugzda]Hey buddy its been awhile how have you been? I need some help from you I have moved on to the epic touch and was wondering if u could try and help us get our jb modems to work on aosp roms or maybe use another modem from another phone?

I know nothing about epic touch, but I have some idea about modem problem.

1. Compare the stock kernel source between ics and jb to see any changes in samsung modemctl.

2. Use same ril blobs (rild, gpsd, libril etc) with the modem version.

And just a possibility to update modem from cwm, from nexus s patch

https://github.com/didhiy/android_k...mmit/43f48527a0a9c1708b2804efbfffc00dcc1aac33

maybe try to find something like that in toroplus kernel source[/QUOTE]
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] CyberpodS2:
Bumping this to see if a dev can either rule it out our run with it. :)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] erikalin:
Based on who is left working on the Epic 4g Touch, and their current projects that I am aware of, I'm going to take a leap and say nobody is likely to do this. Even when the developers who have moved on were around this device, I don't know of anyone thinking this would be a good way to spend some time. ;) "Just sayin..." keep using the modems that work with AOSP. Cheers.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] gdfrisco:
I just got my New Xperia Z Tablet 32Gb, after being a long time asus transformer user, I had them all. tf101,tf201,tf300, tf700 and after got enough with Asus I/O Performance Issues and Drawn Battery issues w/ Dock, finally decided to jump out of tegra Soc Products and move into Qualcomm Snapdragon SoC's. First I got my Nexus 7 2013 and Now just got my Xperia Z Tablet. Here's my First impressions:

Positives:

- What a beautiful Sleek Machine(aesthetics), thin, waterproof(already tested it), not going to use that feature anymore, I'll explain why below.

-Superb Quality of the Screen,much better than my Nexus 10, Nexus 7 2013 and tf700, color reproduction on movies and photos are simply outstanding.

- Excellent Sony Apps, walkman, FM Radio, Video Player(doesn't support MP4 1080p video files with DTS sound), Dual Shock controller support without rooting, Wireless sound works just great, browsing experience was delightful(fast and accurate with no lag at all, Asus Anyone?)

-Snappy Performance, much faster than my rooted Nexus 7 2013(w/ custom Rom)

Negatives

- I already damaged the speakers cover, both of them, I'm a very delicate man, I was trying to find the ports to charge my unit and slightly pull both speakers thinking they were regular ports cover and bend so easy. So this is a Very Fragile and Delicate Machine, as a Pianist I may say too Fragile and poorly constructed, at least the speaker ports, fortunately it doesn't affect the speaker quality, however I won't be able to test the waterproof feature ever again.

- For god's sake, the MicroUSB port, really Sony???, is that a Standard MicroUSB port or just a proprietary Sony Port. Really Pissed me off I could't connect the micro usb cable to charge it because It didn't fit, after checking the Pins orientation, I found out it has to be plug facing down. Great Job Sony! At least put some Label on it. I already messed up a Android TV Box because of this. I hate these micro USB ports,in my case with my Android Tv Box It didn't fit and I slightly pushed it and micro UsB port(connector) got loose(broke down) and my unit was dead.

- 5-6 Hours charging time, Are you kidding me Sony, I thought the Nexus 10 charging time was bad. I was wrong.

- Very Poor Manual(See ports issues)

- Very Expensive accessories, the official Sony case only was a painful $90, we pay 15% tax in Canada.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] gdfrisco:
Updated(a few hours later)

Updated, why I'm considering return this piece of technology:

1. Charging time when the screen is on, it takes an unacceptable and ridiculous time of 9-10 hours, I don't even sleep that much on a daily basis, this is a power hog device when the device is in use, just regular use as browsing, the battery runs out quickly, I don't want to imagine watching 1080p mp4 video files for a couple of hours before the battery drains out and then have to wait 9-10 hours to charge my unit again. A possible solution would be to have 2 xperia Z tablet and while 1 is charging, use the other one to play my audio/video files(Sarcasm!) or just keep using my nexus 7 for watching 1080p movie files, I have a nexus 10 and nexus 7 2013 to compare with and on those units I don't even have to turn the screen off while I charge them. I know I'm not the only one, a bunch of people are having this issue. My only hope is to root it, install a custom ROM and wipe out all those overkill sony apps. I have 13 days left to try it.

As much as I love this tablet, the Nexus 7 2013 regardless of its smaller screen is a much better(functional) device.

I'm going to buy the charging dock so see if charging times improves a bit.

For a $689.98 unit($599+lovely 15% sales tax where I live), which is a pretty hefty price I'd expect much more than this. If you add the $92 price for the official sony leather cover, $40 for a micros sd class 10 memory card and $50 bucks for the charging cradle(going to buy it tomorrow morning), I get a total whooping and scary price of $871.98.

Now I understand why I've seen some people selling their xperia z tablet on local craigslist for a so low price($350-$400 for the 16gb model and $400-450 for a 32 gob model, there was even a guy selling his 32 Gb model for $350 with only 2 months use, and most of them were including a sony dock and a leather case with their offers, and those were with a proof of purchase(best buy receipt) so we know those are not stolen units.

Now I remember all of the sudden why the only other sony device in my crowded current gadget inventory is a Sony PS3 console.

Will report as I go if I ever solve this issue before the 14 days return policy from best buy. Cheers!
[Xperia Tablet Z General] GretaLewd:
Why are you charging with screen on? I charge mine overnight (with screen off as I don't watch it in my sleep ;)) and it takes about 5 Hrs to charge. Most people report 5 to 6 hrs charging time.

Also, charging / run down rates improve with time. I use mine mainly for browsing and the battery seems to last well.

Using the dock will not make it charge any faster. However , using a 2.0A charger (as comes with an iPad) does improve charging times.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] gdfrisco:
vedlyH and

thanks for the tip, will try my iPad 3 charger(2.1A/5V) with it.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Jequan:
The micro USB is a pain but then again it is the same on all other tablets and phones i own. Still pisses me off everytime i have to plug my nexus 4 in.

That's why i bought the docking station for the Z tablet. It is risiculously overpriced but it works flawlessly and you wont have to open close the waterproof caps that seem so fragile.

I reccomend using mx player with the Neon codec (link for the codec is within mx player settings) to watch movies with DTS.

This tablet has a very active modding community here btw. There are very good android 4.3 ROMs around.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] gdfrisco:
Can you send me the link for the 4.3 Roms? the xperia tablet z developer forum is quite a mess, tf300t, tf700 and nexus 10 and nexus 7 2013 developer forums where much better organized.

I cannot believe I cannot unlock the bootloader, I followed the instructions from sony mobile site and it's the first time I've failed in so many years unlocking and rooting android devices. I feel like a newbie, I'm getting "FAILED <remote: command did not succeed>, when I run from cmd "fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version" it works and prompt a reply "0.5". I'm guessing either I entered the wrong ID for unlocking generator tool(Foolish sony for making those numbers so hard and small to read, had to use my DSLR camera and take a picture of it and zoom it just to make sure wasn't making any mistake)

Any ideas why it went wrong???. The Fastboot mode is perfectly working, why do you think it's failing to unlock my device? I did attempt to replace adb driver on windows 7 64 bit with the one sony suggests and it didn't replace it. it says it's an older version. Any clues here?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] GretaLewd:
If the device is reporting the status (0.5) then I guess the drivers are working.

Have you checked if unlocking your bootloader is allowed? Depending on supplier, it may not be.

Follow the instructions in steps 1 and 2 here : http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions to view the boot loader status.

Bootloader unlock allowed - Yes << this means that your Bootloader is Locked but can be unlocked

Bootloader Unlocked - Yes << this means that your bootloader is unlocked
[Xperia Tablet Z General] gdfrisco:
Yes, it is. Already checked that.

I'm reinstalling Latest Android SDK Manager and will delete old ADB driver to force it to used the sony one.

An android tablet with a lock boot loader, not root and no custom rom is a definitely No Go for me, I'd return it immediately if that were my case.

The good news is my xperia tablet z is now charging in 4 hours aprox.( iPad 3 charger w/ screen off)
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Jequan:
http://xdaforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2309

I use the pacman rom atm. It's allways amongs the top 5 threads so far. Comes with a good tutorial in post 1.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] GretaLewd:
Just a bit more info :

The number I provided to Sony to get the unlock code was the IDID number. This should be printed on a label on the side of the box the tablet came in, and is also printed on the edge of the tablet (between usb & sd card ports?). I think I had to drop the last digit for it to work.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] gdfrisco:
Thanks I was troubleshooting everywhere with no success, I was using the wrong ID number, based on sony online help. I'll generate my new unlocking code asap, I hope it will let me use my same email.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] gdfrisco:
It worked right away with the new IDID. thank you for your help. Will install CyanogenMod 10.2 ROM, but I need to root it first, not sure what rooting method is better?
[Xperia Tablet Z General] gdfrisco:
chinese method was the best one for latest 4.2.2 firmware 10.3.1.C.0.136 (SGP311/SGP312).
[Xperia Tablet Z General] hasenbein1966:
These complaints about the charging time are BS.

5-6 hours is the charging time when charging from EMPTY battery to 100%. (With an alternative 2A charger, 4.5 hours.)

Next point: Who really uses his tablet many hours a day? Since a tablet is not a work device (or, more specifically, a device one can do only very little work on), that would mean: Hey, get a life, don't sit around all day and uselessly play around with your tablet! (By the way: That now tablet sales eclipse PC/laptop sales shows that it's a myth that computers are used for work. The work part in reality is rather small; most time computers by most people are used for leisure activities.)

OK, so with REASONABLE usage, you are at, say, 40-60% battery at the end of a normal day. Charging from that percentage to 100% needs of course much less time. When going to bed, simply plug it in, and even if you sleep very short, it'll be full. And if you forget to charge, even charging it during the morning routine will help to get decent battery percentage to get through the day comfortably.

So, for a normal adult who goes to work and has a social life, this "5-6 hours" figure is irrelevant anyway.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] gdfrisco:
Your reply was very rude and disrespectful, I don't need to start a flame here and I don't need to give you explanations about my personal life. Just for your information I'm on sabbatical, what you consider normal for your particular case may not be the same reality for others, you sounded like a Sony Fanboy, how old are you? As a System Engineer I can do whatever I want with my tablets and portable devices specially now, when I finally have plenty of time to spend with.

One more question: Do you work for Sony? or maybe Google? Cheers!
[Xperia Tablet Z General] Jequan:
I really do like this tablet a lot and i do believe that the runtime of it is ok considering how thin the device is.

Sony did screw up the chrarging though. This is a simple fact. I bought the 12W apple charger yesterday and the tablet charges in no time.

This should not be happening. From what i read this shouldn't even be possible because of charging electronics. Sony simply shipped the device with a ****ty charger.
[Xperia Tablet Z General] hasenbein1966:
Why are you getting so worked up?

You just confirmed my thesis - only people who have exceptionally much time on their hands to dabble with their tablets (of course they are entitled to do that, but they're a really small minority, and let's admit it, there are better uses to one's time than sitting around for hours and hours in front of a screen) need all the juice of their battery to get through the day. All others won't, and hence the time to charge won't be 5-6 hours, but much less. q.e.d.

Of course it's always better to have more, but in reality it's mostly (mostly!) irrelevant, and if some people are honest, it's just this "but tablet X can run longer" **** comparison thing.

The Sony engineers were just

realistic

in this regard instead of participating in the **** comparison and thus were able to build an exceptionally light and thin device, which really makes the device more usable (when I had an Acer A700, I always reached for the Nexus 7 because of the weight & size; now the Nexus 7 collects dust, and there's absolutely no drive to buy the new Nexus 7 or another smaller tablet, I think that says it all).

Best Wishes!
[Xperia Tablet Z General] zeus2602:
Yeah it is sick, how many hours people want to spend with their tablet. Watching movies, reading books, check mails, check facebook, check newssites, write documents, playing games etc.

I use my Tablet @ University. If you don`t play at every lecture games, it is more than enough for the whole day.
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ndp1:
Hi All, Sorry for a noob question but can I install a nandroid backup from my s3 stock rom to my wifes new s3 mini.

Thanks.
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] A.C.P:
S3 to S3 mini? No way fella
[Galaxy Note 3 General] bigco504:
http://www.engadget.com/2013/09/16/t-mobile-galaxy-note-3/
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Baratheonist:
I swear, I'm starting to get the shakes!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dR1egrylD0&feature=youtube_gdata_player

I wonder if some T-mobile stores actually have the note 3 earlier than the release date?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] AllGamer:
yes! finally

I was waiting for it

at the moment their page still shows just vague info about the Notes 3
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Sajoo:
does this only count for the US?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] chuko303:
Screw pre orders I buy my **** cash baby on hand!
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Baratheonist:
I plan to get mine full retail so I have to wait for Oct. 2nd. But just this evening, I headed to my local T-mobile store hoping to see if there was a demo version I could play around with - since pre-orders were up online now. I was able to speak to the store manager and he confirmed they already have their GN3 units on-stock- he even showed me one. Too bad they're not allowed to pre-sell in-store either full retail or installment plan nor display a demo version. Not until opening day.

So for those who pre-ordered through the US T-mobile website, I'm almost certain you will get yours next week. That makes me so jealous!!!! :mad::mad:
[Galaxy Note 3 General] designgears:
Found another hands on

[YOUTUBE]XVttmDwy9fE[/YOUTUBE]
[Galaxy S Plus I9001 Android Development] krislibaeer:
Reserved
[Galaxy S Plus I9001 Android Development] ZordanKV:
\o/ Great to see new work from you Kris! :)

My first impressions:

- Great boot animation. Really, I like the story it's telling. :D

- Overall animations are very smooth and nice. It's just new experience.

P.S. Congrats on RC title! :)
[Galaxy S Plus I9001 Android Development] nwg:
True, but I miss AOKP... :(
[Galaxy S Plus I9001 Android Development] laviniatang:
Fantastic really like this ROM

:good::good:Fantastic really like this ROM
[Galaxy S Plus I9001 Android Development] RottenFlesh:
Thank you Kris for this awesome rom! I want to try as possible!

Sent from my dead s plus †
[Galaxy S Plus I9001 Android Development] Laurentyu1995:
AWESOME !!! Thank you Kris !!!!
[Galaxy S Plus I9001 Android Development] mrjraider:
Nice one Kris!!
[Galaxy S Plus I9001 Android Development] prince11592:
Where is the download link???

Can any one post the link...
[Galaxy S Plus I9001 Android Development] Mudu kai:
he said "ROM in uploading"...

wait to get it completed...
[Galaxy S Plus I9001 Android Development] ze7zez:
Network speed indicator in PAC?

Is it possible to add Network Speed Indicator, which is in Crystal Bean?

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If you can not, so be it.

I can use Network Speed Monitor, which shows the fast-variable transfer.

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I think that Network Speed Indicator is better than Network Speed Monitor because it shows the average data transfer.

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If I decide that it is better for me, then leave Crystal Bean, which I liked.

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Thank you Kris for the enormous amount of work in the preparation of this ROM,

and I wish You success not only as a programmer.

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[Galaxy S Plus I9001 Android Development] ZordanKV:
Just open the Downloads tab:

http://xdaforums.com/devdb/project/?id=661#downloads
[Galaxy S Plus I9001 Android Development] krislibaeer:
another mirror is up

here direct link http://pacman.basketbuild.com/download.php?file=main/ariesve/build/pac_ariesve_4.3.Build-1_20130916-212818.zip
[Galaxy S Plus I9001 Android Development] ze7zez:
So the PAC is really official?

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Today (2013-09-17) ariesve not visible on the Download PAC list.

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[Galaxy S Plus I9001 Android Development] mrjraider:
Yes because i can find a build right now ;)
[Galaxy S Plus I9001 Android Development] krislibaeer:
yes sure i am an official maintainer

?? i can see the folder ariesve on the link 3rd device ancora --> anzu --> and then ariesve
[Galaxy S Plus I9001 Android Development] ze7zez:
I understand that the PAC for i9001 is officially on 09.17.2013 10:59 am. :o

edit.

Kris explained everything. Thank you.
[Galaxy S Plus I9001 Android Development] anuseb89:
congrats kris for rec contributor and official PAC..

and a lot of thanks for this nice rom also..
[Galaxy S Plus I9001 Android Development] krislibaeer:
go under settings switch to pac-man then miscellaneous and search for network speed indicator (at the bottom) enable it and you have the network speed