yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] designgears:
Our best bet right now is Loki on this older firmware, with the files I have, the really old stuff just can't be flashed, they aren't multi_cert. My contact sent me more files, they however bricked me pretty good, can't even get emmc boot now :(

androidboot.emmc=false - that is in the aboot currently on the device, probably screwed at this point, going to contact Josh at mobile tech and see if he can help me out.

Going to attempt to contact Dan Rosenberg to check these files and see if they are compatible with Loki, if not, this is a dead end :(
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] krazy_smokezalot:
in other MORE important news i wonder if gears got in contact with the mobile tec guys:confused:
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] designgears:
still waiting to hear back.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] suzook:
Ummmm. No vz will NEVER release unlocked bl phones again.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] egzthunder1:
At all,

Due to the nature of this topic, we will not be kind with ANYONE attempting to deceive others into thinking that a solution has been found. Bricks are expensive, often irreplaceable (depending on your personal economic situation, of course), and someone flouting around stating things that are not true will simply not be forgiven, particularly if stories are made up along the way as well.

I don't want to know/need to know if his story about his father is true or not. If it is, my condolences, but if it isn't.... I cannot stress enough how much we despise things like this.

In any case, kennyglass123 will be cleaning this up shortly. Thank you for your patience.

egzthunder1
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] KennyG123:
OK, you villagers can put away your pitch forks and torches.

Thread cleaned, deed done...Thank you [MENTION=252661]egzthunder1[/MENTION]!

Let's put it behind us, a lesson to not believe everything you read

And although righteous at the time, please do not flame and fuel fires like this

Hit the report button, go silent in the thread until a moderator comes to help

And as always my PM "door" is always open

Now hopefully [MENTION=2348906]designgears[/MENTION] can have some peace and unlock that bootloader!

Thank you for your cooperation

Friendly Neighborhood Moderator
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Tomsgt:
I really like this mod and that's a first coming from me lol
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] gerg004:
I asked in the bounty thread but wanted to follow up here:

[MENTION=4395895]beanstown106[/MENTION] - For those of us that have already rooted, obviously we shouldn't take OTA updates. But if we do not upgrade, will we be in the same position you mentioned earlier? As far as losing features, wifi bluetooth, etc?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] krazy_smokezalot:
no. in time our smart dev will pull the update a start updating their roms with the current OTA with root
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] gerg004:
Assuming we don't get a BL workaround or unlock with a custom recovery/roms, we're still on a specific firmware and not taking any updates to the firmware.

So my question is, if these OTA updates are delivering new firmware, and staying on old firmware breaks features, (which is what we're essentially doing after root, and declining updates), are we going to suffer the same problems by not updating?

I'm not talking about future custom ROMS, because as of now, we do not have that yet.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] BeansTown106:
Don't worry about my previous statements until 1 an otq comes out and 2 if the boot loader gets unlocked. So far with talking to [MENTION=2348906]designgears[/MENTION] on hangouts and reading his posts today it looks like he hit a dead end "neither of us were surprised in this" as always don't take an ota unless its proven root will still work. As a part of "xda" you should know we are the last to take otas
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] gerg004:
No worries. I had no intentions of taking OTA. Was curious if we fit the same bill since we are declining said updates.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] BeansTown106:
Also IMHO the root method currently used "should" stay working for a long time I personally don't think its gonna be patched until at least the s5 but as always don't quote me on that
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] wy1d:
I am quoting you. Ha.

Hey beans - what *exactly* does flashing give us that absolutely can not be reproduced with root? I understand the importance of a known image but wouldn't it be possible for there to be a beans app that leverages root and runs a script that will put modifed files in their relevant locations and then reboot? Isn't every modification that a ROM has essentially just changing files?

I've already been able to reproduce several of my favorite beans mods using Wanam so curious if a beans app that changes these settings and more could be possible.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] billymaloney3:
this makes a lot of sense although I could see the difficulty in developing something like this.

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Also [MENTION=4395895]beanstown106[/MENTION] just know that I will be donating my bounty for the bootloader ($30) to your dev edition fund if the bootloader isnt bypassed by the time theres an official launch date for the dev edition
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] designgears:
I did notice something odd in my tests. Trying to dd aboot -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p6 would always end up overwriting boot -> /dev/block/mmcblk0p14, even if I did it by-name.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] billymaloney3:
are you still bricked?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] designgears:
yup, no word back from mobile tech vids yet :(
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] billymaloney3:
damn best of luck getting that restored. I wish I could help, but Id have no clue where to start. Hopefully they get back to you because i have faith that youll find a workaround.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] designgears:
Well, right now there is nothing, anything I can do is blocked with the exception of Loki, which MIGHT be possible with the downgraded bootloader.

A new exploit is needed at this point. That is a little above my abilities.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] billymaloney3:
Has anyone talked to Rosenberg, or is he permanently retired?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] 760hacker:
We need to lure him out of retirement! What does he like that we can dangle in front of him?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] suzook:
Just curious if safestrap is not looking good either? Or are you not working on that?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] krazy_smokezalot:
So im how will you get a downgraded bootloader?

Just curious.

lls thats funny

I believe [MENTION=4243514]Hashcode[/MENTION] is working on it but i dont know if he has made any progress as of yet! So we will have to wait and see:o

Sent from my SM-N900V using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] jgrimberg1979:
There was a guy who helped try to crack the bootloader on the s3 before the Adam got the leak. It may be worthwhile asking him to take a peak. His specialty is bootloaders. I don't have his twitter but is username for xda is E:V:A.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] BeansTown106:
safestrap is going not fully booting yet but we're getting there i have been working on it with hash(basically testing and getting logs etc) right now we're in the middle of figuring out why the safestrap splash screen isnt showing
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Bizack:
Will safestrap trip knox? I will send you some more beer money to keep you going. Good job guys thx for the effort... tell hash to drop a line with some donation info...

1Y836077EF142781T

Thank you !
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] krazy_smokezalot:
Glad to see the devs havent given up!

Good job guys:thumbup:

Sent from my SM-N900V using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] BeansTown106:
It doesn't on the new s4 ota that incorporates Knox counters so most likely not on n3 either
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] magakrav:
Can't download from the Samsung Apps since I'm not using a Note 3 - have a N5100.

Can anybody share a link to the latest version?

1.2.131011 (Oct 14, 2013)
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] MrTonyToca:
How did you hear about this version? I've tried to update it several ways and says I have the most updated software.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] magakrav:
From Samsung Apps

Its from the Samsung Apps page

See screenshot
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] koreankabachy:
What version you using?

Is this even the US version?
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] magakrav:
Not sure, I'm accessing the Samsung Apps page from Los Angeles.

You and I have the same GGM version.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] MrTonyToca:
Thanks! For some reason it would not let me update any other way. I had to manually search for the galaxy gear app on Samsung apps and then it said there was an update. It doesn't state what the update consists of. but thanks. If i knew how to turn it into an apk file i would do it for ya.

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When I updated it erased all my side loaded apps. Or at least I think it did because they are no longer there. some people said they didn't know how to delete side loaded apps. Well there's one way. How do we check how much memory is left on the gear? So i know when to stop side loading lol
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] magakrav:
Whoa! wanted and unwanted side effects of the upgrade.

Not sure how to check for memory.

I believe if your phablet is rooted, you can search for the .apk files from the stock file manager and find the samsung gear manager APK - if not no worries!
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] koreankabachy:
Besides missing side loaded apps, notice any difference? More apps in app store? See any reason to update?
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] MrTonyToca:
Nothing what so ever. I see no change. Just my side loaded apps gone. And it asked me if I wanted to restore what I had before the upgrade and I said yes to restore but the side loaded weren't part of the deal. If I notice anything different I will let you know.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] koreankabachy:
Darn... Was hoping for some more apps
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] kassy_ok:
Do you still need the latest .apk?
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] happyzdy:
Yes,Yes, thank you!!
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] kassy_ok:
there you go https://mega.co.nz/#!YoYVlaLZ!Kn9i2XEcMr8IzQFNvQDEUQE91VctyZqaUgp5_u8d-4o
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] ericerickson592:
didnt load

Keeps saying there is a problem parsing the package.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] kassy_ok:
Maybe try un installing the old on first?

I've heard some other saying they can't install it.... Maybe it needs the other files too?
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] happyzdy:
Need API Level 16 (4.1.2) and above version.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] eurominican:
Since you guys are saying the option to side-load apps is gone I'll hold off on updating it.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] MrTonyToca:
I am still able to side load apps after update. It was just that the apps that I side loaded before i updated were gone after i updated. I just simply re-side loaded them.:highfive:
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] firasusman:
It improves notifications. Plus pugs fixed.

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If you are rooted you can restore all apps and data from titanium..

As i did.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] eurominican:
Thank you guys. What apps have you sideloaded?
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] magakrav:
Getting the same error on my N5100

"There is a problem parsing the package"

Uninstalled all Gear Manager related apps.

No luck =/
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] firasusman:
You have fo uninstall the gear manager.

Old one.

Then redo the installation.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] magakrav:
Completely removed the old Gear Manager Application

rebooted the phablet

still getting the same parsing error.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] firasusman:
Remove all 20 apps related to gear.

Then reset your watch.

Then install the gear manager apk.

Open it.

Let it install all required apps 19 apps.

Open your gear.

Pair it.

Don't restore .

Press reset again from phone.

Wait to install factory settings in the watch.

Pair it again.

Opps.

Its working.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] dmoney94:
There is a problem parsing the parkage...
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] firasusman:
Are you sure the file isn't currupted?
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] magakrav:
I'm thinking that this might be the case since a bunch of us have been experiencing the same error.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] dmoney94:
Can someone upload a good one please..

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] kassy_ok:
uploaded again here DOWNLOAD
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] dmoney94:
Thanks!

But its doing the same thing...{There is a problem parsing the parkage}
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] kassy_ok:
I really don't get it, it's working fine on my phone...are you on 4.1.2 or up?

can you try downloading it from the Samsung app store?
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] richlum:
If you get the parsing package error, are you downloading it via phone or pc?

I was getting that error with the watch styler app, then I noticed the app I downloaded via oh one was only 30KB.

I downloaded via pc and it was 27MB.

Copied it to phone and it installed OK.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] dmoney94:
Download it via PC,but the File size 17MB.

That could be the problem.

Can you upload the 27MB File.

Thanks!

On Android 4.2.2
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] richlum:
Sorry, I meant that the watch styler apk was 27MB. I'm not sure how big the Gear apk is supposed to be.

But, I was getting the same parsing error because the apk file wasn't the full size
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] kassy_ok:
the size of the gear manager app is 17.7 MB, also is the size shown in the samsung market.

the only reason I can think the app is not installing is that after the last update the app is compatible only with 4.3

can anyone that is on lower version of Android confirm that has the latest gear manager app installed?
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] Brendo:
Have you tried the newer version (20 Oct) instead? It's posted here somewhere

_____
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] dmoney94:
Yes!

Same error.
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] luxdux:
this one is working fine for me on my galaxy s4 mini

http://depositfiles.com/files/pmgqxv9c5

enjoy
[Samsung Galaxy Gear] Brendo:
v1.2.131011 (23 Oct): http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=46754713&postcount=10
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] cbs1507:
Phone turns on only when plugged in,and then turns off immediately when unplugged. Has anybody every encountered this? If so, what does this mean?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Laugher19:
Ir means for some reason the battery isn't providing power to the phone

Make sure your battery isn't faulty or the contacts between the battery and pho e are clean.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] golastic:
Ike

Well friend,It better to flash a new stock Rom on it cuz at times this issues pops up when u have problem with the Rom. so put it on fully charge and try flashing it with a new stock Rom like 4.1.2. You can search it from this forum...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] dwitmer1989:
Hey guys i rooted my cousin's jftleatt. I rooted my phone before mf3 update and didn't realize mf3 doesn't have an odin. otherwise i wouldn't have even touched his phone. anyhow i put safestrap on, backed up stock and flashed cm10.1. Of course i realize now that's a no go too on mf3. His phone is stuck at Galaxy siiii screen and i can't even get into safestrap. I've tried basically everything from every forum and was just wondering if anyone has any ideas if mf3 is even going to be released for odin at some point or if i basically tanked my poor cousin's phone? I did try out Best Buy samsung experience and the lady there was... let's just say she didn't speak much english. Also tried calling samsung and they want me to buy the technical support package (130.00) not a chance. Any Ideas?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] xBeerdroiDx:
I've seen a couple users on here have their phones reflashed at an at&t repair center.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] deadenz:
he has a better chance taking it to bestbuy..

lol.. should have kept reading. he has a better chance taking it to a different bestbuy*
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] dwitmer1989:
Yeah my plan is to just keep going back until there's someone a little more informed working. My next closest best buy with Samsung experience is like an hour and a half away... Worth it if I knew it wouldn't be another worthless trip!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] sanjsrik:
I found this funny since CM is already at 4.3.1.

yes, fine, only if you're running a custom ROM:

http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/samsung-galaxy-s3-running-android-4-3-leaked-14-10-2013
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Naddict:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2432488
[One (M7) General] altimax98:
So I updated my One to the leaked builds and all I can say is wow. I saw The Verge review about the One Max and they downplayed the updates in 5.5 but I am amazed by the refinements. Here are some of the top ones

The already stellar Gallery got better. Sliding tabs, easy editing of Video Highlights, folders are beautifully designed, no more switching between events view and album view.

The new 360 Camera walks circles around photosphere. I took a quick shot in my hallway and it was perfect. The camera sound is also more refined.

Full lock screen widget support (that recognize its not the primary screen so they are automatically expanded.. YAY)

Blink feed has been updated in numerous ways, I particularly enjoy the screen while it is personalizing.. I will update a pic from my One in a bit. G+ integration throughout, GDrive backup support (instead of just Dropbox)

Edit: you can also add your preferred Read it Later application to add from blinkfeed... Beautifully done HTC.

Editable quick settings with interchangeable tabs and buttons

Refined weather app & new scribble app.

Those are just some of the features I noticed. Maybe Google should invest in HTC purely for the screens they have and the software enhancements. Vanilla Android would be so much more easy to swallow if they included a gallery and enhancements like HTC did.. oh yeah, one more thing...... its smoother then butter, throughout the OS
[One (M7) General] billgs:
And also may I add:

-Native option for 5x6 grid in the App drawer

-Memory optimizations (more free ram)

-Better auto focus in low light (the led lights before focusing)

-Better keyboard with improved autocomplete and a s**tload of new emoticons

-Refined Music app

-New widgets (try out the big music widget - awesome)

*At some point I was informed though Blinkfeed that I am eligible for an extra 40 gigs in Gdrive, but I couldnt make it work

And possibly many more hidden (the more I fiddle with it the more I find)

The only thing I miss are the different lock screen styles.

Ps. You should really really try the scribble app. Tons of options and fun, especially with a stylus
[One (M7) General] altimax98:
Another great option... The ability to Hide apps in the app drawer on stock Sense :)
[One (M7) General] CheesyNutz:
yes im very impressed with sense 5.5
[One (M7) General] NJGSII:
The TV app has been improved greatly. You don't have to go in to the menu anymore for the power toggles. They are accessed by swiping across the screen. Also the layout on the ch/vol screen is a lot better. The overall feel of the software is better too as there is also more memory available If it performs like this on the Max the 600 processor is more than adequate. HTC has really optimized sense to the processor really well. Since owning the device I have seen hardly if any lag.
[One (M7) General] billgs:
Not a new feature (had it with base 3.22 Sense 5 as well), but still awesome.
[One (M7) General] EtherealRemnant:
Yeah I'm loving Sense 5.5 as well. I honestly hate BlinkFeed and I love that I can turn it off without a third party app now. Too bad it didn't fix the camera.
[One (M7) General] altimax98:
I came here to post this lol.. I really am impressed by the level of fluidity that it has
[One (M7) General] crixley:
Still not buying it just for a bigger screen...

I had all intents of it being my next phone too :(

But yes, sense 5.5 is fantastic!
[One (M7) General] ImagioX1:
Does anyone know where to find the 5.5 leak??
[One (M7) General] EclipzeRemix:
the development section of this forum
[One (M7) General] KidCarter93:
Hi,

Please use the following existing thread for Sense 5.5 information - Sense 5.5 leaked photos and features

Thread Closed!
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] FOSA:
Thinking of getting a QTEK 9000. However, there's no QTEK service in my country

So, users of QTEK devices please feedback on

a) quality and speed of service

b) frequency of ROM updates

Thanks
[Google Chromecast] erosian:
Have anybody thought of make an app to trick chromecast app that is on wifi when using hotspot?
[Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE] AMerexican:
Kinda new to this so forgive me if i miss something somewhere and if i need to give more information somewhere just let me know.

With that out of the way I'd like to start with the fact that this is my first rooted device. Currently on C-spire (cellular south) if that matters.

A few days ago before the phone was rooted or even unlocked i went to make a phone call and the screen blacked out and a few seconds later went into a reboot loop where it would get to the Motorola Logo for about 6 seconds or so then shut off and try again ad nauseam until the battery died. After letting the battery die and connecting it to the charger it continued the loop so after a quick gogle search I began fiddling with buttons and realized i could boot into fastboot and recovery modes. I decided i might as well root since it couldnt get a whole lot worse and after a quick look around the forums and a trip to motorola to unlock my phone i was able to flash TWRP recovery, after which i accidentaly wiped the os, managed to find any number of replacement roms none of which solved the boot issue. I eventually found the stock Sprint roms which allowed the phone to boot and work for the most part, but it wont send media messages and has trouble picking up 4g service. I am also forced into using the sprint updater among other things which include having sprint plastered everywhere :p I have tried flashing several custom roms (pacman, paranoidandroid, and cyanogen) all of which get hung up booting just like the phone did before but the sprint stock rom will reload and work just as before. I'm not sure what would be causing this or if there is a way to fix it and i apologize for the wall of text. If any more info is needed let me know and ill provide ot to the best of my knowledge. Thanks in advance :fingers-crossed:
[Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE] arrrghhh:
So all ROM's fail to boot?

Are you doing a factory reset in TWRP before you boot?

Are you flashing gapps? Although that shouldn't cause the phone to fail at booting...
[Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE] AMerexican:
Correct. All roms except the stock sprint rom fail to boot.

Now that i have everything backed up on my external sd I've tried factory reset using twrp as well as wiping everything prior to flashing a ROM as well as after but

Before booting. And the many combinations thereof

And yes i am flashing gapps.
[Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE] arrrghhh:
You don't get any errors when it flashes?

Did you check the md5sums?

I flash around a lot, and just got another Q - latest ROM's are not a problem here.
[Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE] AMerexican:
I haven't gotten any errors while flashing. Not quite sure how to check the the md5 sums though
[Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE] arrrghhh:
Every ROM should include a md5sum with it. If you're on Windoze, use a program like WinMD5 - check the md5sum locally, and compare it to what is on the server. If they match, the download is probably good.
[Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE] AMerexican:
So after checking the pacman rom matched up (it's the most recent one I've tried), the cyanogen didnt

but i recently redownloaded it and its better now (haven't tried flashing yet), and I can't seem to find the MD5sum for

the paranoid android rom on here.

Anything else i should try?