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[Galaxy S III General] Tidus32x:
Hello all

Seeing as my last thread got closed because I asked about writing MY OWN IMEI back to my phone manually (which apparently is illegal... not sure why...) I decided to ask a couple of different questions instead:

1: Will installing a custom ROM fix my IMEI?

2: Can I install a custom ROM on my I9300 which is currently locked to Three

3: Why is it illegal to write MY OWN IMEI (found behind my battery) back to my device that is corrupted?

Thanks
[Galaxy S III General] f0xy:
Have you searched the forum for the imei / serial fix?
[Galaxy S III General] maqikpl:
1.Tell me what u 've done u lost ur imei?

2. What u mean?

3. In many countries changing IMEI is illegal. That can only be done only by official services. Even restoring ur own imei can in that fact is illegal cuz u r not allowed serbice. Second thing even if u tell "I want to do it for myself only" that not mean its 100 % sure. Even if u tellthe true, some other ppl can lock at our instructions and do this illegal. I think that is the reason why u've got closed the old topic.
[Galaxy S III General] Tidus32x:
I have spent three days searching forum after forum after forum, trying all these different "fixes" that only seem to work on versions of the S3 that I don't have. All the fixes seem to be for Qualcomm models etc and mine is UK.
[Galaxy S III General] Tidus32x:
1 - flashed stock unbranded 4.3 rom which changed efs to v2, then reverted back to different variations of 4.04 and 4.1.2 trying to cure the "Not Registered On Network" issue I was having. This has seemingly damaged my efs folder which I did not back up (as I didn't even know about this folder)

2 - My I9300 is currently sim-locked to accept only sim cards from the Three UK network

3 - Thanks, this point is much clearer now.
[Galaxy S III General] maqikpl:
1. When u updated rom to 4.3 ur /EFS files got changed to v2. If u didnt made backup of thats files u cant downgrade low than 4.3

Keep 4.3 with MK6 ota update and IMEI will be fine.

2. Simlock is not same as brand of firmware. U can use any brand or unbranded rom. Branded rom=bloatware from operator, most of them useless, if want to uninstall it u need root cuz those app are preinstaled with rom in ur system. If u want warranty, use branded soft from ur operator. If want smooth and good system w/o trashes use unbranded soft.

3. Want to thanks? Press my thanks buttom :)
[Galaxy S III General] Tidus32x:
Will try to find mk6 update tonight and let u know what happens.

Oh and where is the thanks button?
[Galaxy S III General] macstevejb:
I am not sure that's completely correct.

My understanding is that EFS changed to v2 from July 2013 XXEMG* onwards. "This means if you have flashed an official ROM (or custom ROM based on official) from July 2013 (MG* or newer), you are now in a situation whereby only an EFS v2 baseband (MG* or newer) can read the IMEI in /EFS." This therefore also includes the latest versions of 4.2.1.

Refer to rootSU for this info:

http://alturl.com/c9wrx

HTH
[Galaxy S III General] Rixsta:
Thread Closed

This has and always will be a grey area, that being said, there is no need for a new thread,you can post in the link given above, oh and its in the wrong sun forum.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] neyenlives:
On my GS3 the notification in the pull down would show the actual text content in the drop down. On this Note 3 it just says NEW MESSAGE and inside the notification it says New Message again...... Is this normal behavior?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] njfoses:
In messaging settings, check the box for preview message. Only potential downside is that it also shows a preview on the lockscreen as well.
[Ubuntu Touch Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xTurtlex:
Im fully aware that this is more for the development of the Ubuntu Touch, yet because I wanted to start developing, I ended up attempting to dual boot Ubuntu 13.10 alonside Windows 8 to create a proper developing enviornment to learn more about kernel/AOSP build development. VMs wont cut it, as I was advised.

I ended up being able to dual boot Ubuntu 13.10 alongside Windows 8. I had troubles creating a partition for Ubuntu and seemed to have accidentally formatted the biggest drive, which I believe was where the Windows 8 OS was stored. I successfully put Ubuntu on there, installation working smoothly, or so I thought. Upon restart, I entered the GRUB boot selector. I first attempted to enter the Ubuntu OS, which brought me to a black writable page. I restarted the HP and tried booting into Windows 8. It gave me the error that the OS is missing. Now Im stuck in the bootloader and cant access my PC. I have an HP Dv6-6033cl laptop with a 750 hard drive I believe. Any help is appreciated.
[Ubuntu Touch Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RumoredNow:
Ouch.

If you formatted the Windows partition from NTFS over to ext3 and put Ubuntu on that partition... You've pretty much guaranteed you'll be starting over from scratch.

Ouch.

Before doing anything drastic, get a friend to burn a copy of System Rescue CD for you. Enter Bios and set Boot from CD as the first choice, then boot the Rescue disk. Inspect your drive with the G-Parted tool and find out where you stand with the various partitions.

If your Windows (the partition all the way to the left in the GUI) was indeed formatted to something like ext3, I'm not sure what can be done. If it is still NTFS and you have a Windows CD you can attempt a repair. There are programs out there that will help recover lost files if you can restore Windows, such as iCare Data Recovery.

Did I say "Ouch?"

Ouch.

It may just be a bad flag in the GRUB. Let's hope so. Otherwise... Ouch.
[Ubuntu Touch Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xTurtlex:
Well this is what it looks like so far:

I know I have two options; completely boot Ubuntu OS or Windows. Only issue is, Id rather not lose all my data.
[Ubuntu Touch Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RumoredNow:
*Please note - I am not IT trained - this is my amateur advice as someone who has had similar issues. Others (including trained persons) may have wildly different opinions on how you should proceed. I offer this advice in hopes it helps you recover your computer. I can make no guarantees. Proceed at your own risk. This is in no way superior to seeking a qualified repair at a reputable shop which would be the optimal solution.

OK it looks like you didn't overwrite/reformat your Windows partition. It does have issues. (It's labeled sda1/system.) The boot flag is missing, That's likely a bad GRUB install. The used and unused numbers don't add up so it's not being read correctly (possible damaged registry). sda4 is most likely the factory recovery partition for Windows.

Did you make a Recovery Disk? Tell me you did and you can find it...

If it was me, I'd do the following.

Insert your Recovery Disk and attempt a Windows repair

Assuming you can boot into Windows after the repair: make a full set of Backup disks

Make note of how much space Windows and associated program/files are using on the hard drive - you'll want this for reference later

If you have a Recovery Disk and a set of Backup disks you can get back to where you are at any time

Boot into System Rescue CD again, start GParted and begin work on your partitions

Your partitions are nonsensical - partition sda2 (Ubuntu) is only 200 MB which is way too small to be of any use for a working OS, you should probably wipe out partitions sda2, sda3, sda5 and the unallocated space - if it were me I'd take out sda4 as well (you have Recovery disks and you want that space)

Format all the partitions you are reclaiming as NTFS (for now) - Merge all contiguous partitions

Now you can make two separate and distinct choices:

EITHER

A) Keep your Windows install (sda1) and move it to the beginning of the drive (left side of the graphic representation bar) - Moving can cause data corruption (so they warn, but I didn't have an issue when I did this) - moving the partition will save you a lot of time

OR

B) Erase your current Windows by formatting sda1 as a new NTFS partition and merging it with the other space - you should then have one seamless NTFS partition - Use your Recovery and Backup disks to reinstall Windows and recover program/files - This takes longer, but a clean install is always nice.

If you use A) from above, you should have a free 124 GB partition at the end of the hard drive for your Ubuntu install. You can format it as ext3 or ext4 (using GParted) before installing Ubuntu... Or you can just let Ubuntu format it during the install.

If you use B) from above you should decide how much space you want for Ubuntu. Leave enough room for Windows to grow, but give ample space for Ubuntu as well. Create a new partition at the end of the drive in the size you've chosen for Ubuntu and format it as ext3 or ext4. Install and recover Windows files/programs to the NTFS partition at the beginning of the hard drive. Install Ubuntu to the ext partition at the end of the hard drive.

Good Luck!!!
[Ubuntu Touch Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xTurtlex:
I ended doing a full boot of Ubuntu, since I formatted my Windows 8 partition. I messed up pretty badly, but doing a full install of Ubuntu saved my computer. Unfortunately, I did lose my files. I believe so anyway. Thank you anyway. I will keep this tabbed and refer it to anyone that ever has any issue as I did!
[Ubuntu Touch Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RumoredNow:
According to the screen cap you showed, it looks like Windows is still salvageable... Or did you do something else after the screen cap was snapped?
[Ubuntu Touch Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xTurtlex:
I completely formatted the hard drive to run Ubuntu. I doubt its salvageable without a huge fee.
[Ubuntu Touch Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xTurtlex:
I came across a forensic tool called TestDisk. I have an external hard drive I can use to back up all my lost files onto. Viable solution?
[Ubuntu Touch Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JustSueMe:
Ok just advice if your installing Ubuntu. When you get asked how u want to install ubuntu always hit 'something else' that's the safest way.

If u have windows installed ... then I feel sorry for you lol

After installing ubuntu on another partition on windows hdd you find only ubuntu is able to boot

Why not just edit grub config,

Add

Title windows

Set root='hd*,msdos*'

Chainloader +1

That will add an option under ubuntu boot screen [grub] to boot windows boot loader [dual booting]

Partitioning advice;

The reason to separate so much is iit makes it 100x easier to restore/backup if something goes wrong. [Ubintu once gave me an error after fresh install using a disk]

sda1 /boot

sda2 /

sda3 /home

sda4 /swap

sdb1 windows

sdb2 storage space to share between OS's

sd** [only good if you use linux alot] extra hdds in a lvm [turns all spare hdds into one folder e.g 1tb 500gb 250gn hdds will become a 1.75tb folder]
[Ubuntu Touch Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lalec:
Another example of why to hate Windows 8. They started securing the boot loader to make it extremely difficult to dual boot another OS with it. I used to like Windows but it seems to get worse with each iteration.
[Ubuntu Touch Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JustSueMe:
Yup but its been crap since the original dos code was found in the bin.

So its been worthless from the start winxp was just about bare able.

Main problem with windows though is why should we have to pay for half ass work and then pay to patch up the holes with antivirus's

When I can install linux free be more secure and be free to change any part of os I please.
[JAMin, XDA Neo, S200 General] J273:
Im looking for the original grey dopod homescreen ,does anyone know where i can get it...Is it located in the extended rom?

Thanks
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] roelmmata:
In android 4.4.2 I can't disable the Picasa/Google photos in sync. So I can't remove then from my gallery does anyone know a solution to this?
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] axe_1337:
Hello

I'd like some things to be clarified.

Why is the first boot so slow?

What actually happens at first boot?

Does it generate data/files? If so, where does it put those files. In data?

Windows, as I always thought atleast, create a copy of the installed rom and puts this in the internal memory, and then boots from these files in the internal memory, right?

Does android do the same?
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Marvlesz:
If you're still using the boot-from-sd-card method, it takes time to generate the data.img file which basically holds your data.

But if you mean for the nand, I am not really sure but I think it's the dalvik cache being generated (?). I think this because whenever I wipe dalvik, my device takes the same time to boot as first-boot. (you need a more experienced user to tell you what dalvik is and what it does, or just google it).

dalvik is put in the dalvik folder in /data/ (right?)

Last question is a yes. When you flash your ROM, the content of the "rom.zip" is extracted to your internal (so if you're asking if you can remove the ROM.zip after the installation is finished, yes you can).
[Moto X General] c19932:
Anyone know how to get it working? I tried copying the files voiceplus.apk and wappushmanager.apk into system apps, but when I run the google plus app, it says permission not available: android.permission.intercept_sms. And when I choose my account, it force closes.

What's strange is that wappushmanager.apk isn't in the system apps to begin with. There is no com.android.smspush process.

Anyone has any idea?
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rjd210:
Looking for the stock recovery so I can start getting OTAs again. I'm on 4.4 right now. Thanks for the help
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mushbert:
[Q] Can't update Nexus 7 - Error "Verifying current system" Re: DeskClockGoogle.odex

Hi, a relative has the original Nexus 7 model. We recently unlocked the bootloader, upgraded it to the then-current vanilla Android release (4.3 build JWR66V), and rooted it.

He now wants to update to 4.4 - and to do this without wiping his data we'd need to install the 4.3 JWR66Y update first. When we try to do this the normal way, the update fails with the generic warning icon. When we push it from adb sideload, it also gives an error saying the desk clock app is somehow invalid:

As far as either of us knows, he has not replaced or otherwise altered any of the stock apps - the only thing I can think of is that he tried to restore an older version of the app (or its data) while using Titanium Backup.

Can I work around this so we can install the update without wiping the whole device again? If I mount the Nexus 7 factory image, extract the offending app, and install it on his tablet, should that allow the installer to proceed? And if so, will I need to de-odex the app, or should it be OK since it's meant for the same device?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mushbert:
Bump.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mushbert:
bump
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mord Fustang:
Is there any Touchwiz Launcher I could flash and use on CM10.2? Please I am searching it and I dont find it.

Thank you.
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tofueatsbread:
The one by Linq'z_Girls_Chinese
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sergey_Ace:
Try it, I hope I understand correctly, what you want ...
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tofueatsbread:
Have you tested? He wants to have a touchwiz launcher while using cm(the only one i know is by linq's chinese girls s4 launcher)
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sergey_Ace:
No, I do not like Tochviz)

I took the information from the Russian site 4pda.

Description: "Superior port launcher of Galaxy S3.

Runs on Android 4.1 or Cyanogen 10 without consequences.

Extremely smooth, stable operation.

Derivation of new sms and missed calls in the dock on the main screen

Installing via CWM "
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mord Fustang:
I assume the consecuences, but it worked. Thank you so much. Finally I found a working TW for CM10.

I have a question, this is working for

Just Ace 2? Or any CM10 device.

Regards
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mord Fustang:
And you know where do I find TouchWiz 4 which came on GB 2.3.6 that I could use con CM10?
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sergey_Ace:
The guys at the beginning started to keep a list of devices on which it works.

But, as I understand it, there are new versions and the list does not become relevant.

"Works on Android 4.1 or Cyanogen 10"
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bdK14:
Hi, I have been using CM11 for sometime and really like it but I miss the ability to set lockscreen pattern unlock that is 5x5. Does anyone have any ideas of how to easily add this to the ROM?
[Moto X General] charlie-n:
Some news from Motorola about the next versionhttp://m.christianpost.com/news/mot...tic-wearable-motorola-devices-coming--110779/
[Moto X General] Jamolah:
Yay better touchless control. Love it.
[Moto X General] xonix240719mu:
Not really good news unless they intend to sell it outside of USA :(
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] bluecaspian:
Hi EveryBody I have an Imate pocket pc phone edition and upgrade it successfully to windows mobile 5 but last night suddenly my phone process doesn't work no longer I can send or recive messages but I can't use my phone or recive a phone call plz help me.

I don't have any problem in other programs but phone.

I must say that i re-upgrade it but it wasn't useful plz help meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cutmylifein2:
Friends m planning to buy LG g2 and there is no one who can give the better review den u guys, as u r already the user..

1.should i wait for s5 to come or should i go for it??

2.performance..is there lag in it while scorlling or the touch is smooth like ios.??

3.how is the development?? are there enough roms in asop and original os..??

4. does rooting the phone expires the warranty??

5. is there 4k recording in it

i know i have a long list of questions but it will be really helpful if u guys can lead me to the end of the tunnel by answering them..

thanx in advance..
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Incep:
1. Samsung just re-released the S4, it's doubtful that's coming anytime soon. Besides, the biggest improvement area on android now is software, not hardware. In terms of software, LG's software is maybe even less useful than Samsungs, but atleast it's less obtrusive and not as ugly. Also, a lot of it can be modded to look more consistent with google guidelines :)

2. It's very fast, but it's not as smooth as a Nexus 4 on kitkat (current LG G2 version is unfortunately still 4.2.2), nor an iPhone.

It's very quick at performing advanced tasks, but basic operations are not as smooth as ios.

3. Few developers, few quality roms. Numerous tweaks you can do to make it a lot better, but it's not the best supported phone.

4. I think so. Question is, will they notice. People have had success unrooting their device.

5. Not yet. But do you need it? Video is pretty good though! Just wish there was a slow motion mode. Camera is great for the steady photographer :)
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gold3ndrag0n:
Everything that was said above, with the exception of the GS5... that should be coming in a few months, anytime between Feb-May of next year. The question is when is the new Galaxy F line coming out. There's talk of the Galaxy F line being the new flagship of Sammy and the S line will take a step back from the limelight. Techwise there hasn't been any huge improvement in CPU except Qualcomm's Snapdragon 805 chip... but that's marginally better than the 800 chip found in the G2 and Note 3. Biggest improvement next year will probably be Sammy's new ISO Cell technology powering their 16MP cameras and the jump to WQHD resolution screens. Of course those are just rumors. And seeing as how Qualcomm hasn't yet manufactured a 64bit chip, it's unlikely the S5 will come with one unless it's an Exynos but if that was the case then I think it'd only be on the international version with no LTE capability.

Now onto the important stuff, if you DO decide to pick up the LG G2... There are several things to test out for in the store before you bring it home. Look up G2 touchscreen issues for starters. The more important bug to test for that might not be so readily apparent is discussed in this thread here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2491371

Give it a read over, my post on that thread also has a few screenshots. Test the phone carefully before you bring it home, the problem detailed in that thread affected 3 out of the 4 LG G2s that I had.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] crazysoccerman:
gold3ndrag0n which version of the phone did you have?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lawlrus:
Just going to copy paste how I feel about the ROM I posted in another thread. First I'll answer some questions you posed.

Currently development is not huge (it is a newer phone) but it is picking up. Cm is officially working on this phone so that can only bring more development.

It does void your warranty but, if you use the method on here to revert to stop, it does untrip the rooted status in the about phone info.

Don't know if you want my personal opinion or not, but incoming wall of text.

I love my g2. Coming from a RAZR xt912 its a huge upgrade.

I have not a single gripe about it aside from a currently locked boot loader. Just need to be careful rooting/flashing.

The stock experience is odd but actually not bad. Medallus has a nice stock ROM, and there are a few more if you do like the set up.

Never messed with the stock browser because I rooted it days after getting it, but there are options to download if you are not too keen on it. Naked browser and what have you.

The stock messenger is good, again different. It has some customization that makes it more personalizable.

The ROMs are picking up with it being a newer phone, but a lot are very buggy. (Gps issues, blue tooth issues, sod's and random reboots.

What seems to be the problem is cm's kernel has a lot of legacy code in it they are actively working on so it is getting better. Since most people fork cm's kernel most ROMs have the same issue.

Cm is finally official on this device, and paranoid android has about the most stable ROM I have experienced. Knock on works on all ROMs but knock off is an issue. Recently cm has put out some code to make double tapping the status back to shut off, and there is a workaround by using a third party launcher with a double tap home screen launch a screen off app.

As far as gps, there is a zip file for asop ROMs to help with it and I've noticed some people saying turn on gps while stock and getting a lock before flashing helps.

TLDR: Awesomely fast phone with a great battery, still very much a work in progress for custom ROMs, but quickly becoming stable/wonderful.

---------- Post added at 06:54 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:49 PM ----------

Forgot about stock apps.

The camera is pretty sweet at 13mp and the remote control and stuff is handy. People are activly/have made aosp ports for said apps.

Pretty sure I'm done now lol
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gold3ndrag0n:
D800, the AT&T variant running stock shipped ROM D80010d.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Z0ld3n:
I have this phone for few days and im really satisfied with overall performance of stock rom. Phone is really fast but im coming from s2 and can compare it only to it. The development is pretty ok i would say CM team is officially supporting device witch is great and i suspect it to better when official 4.4 kicks.

If you are worried about warranty void than dont even consider s5, it will come with knox inside and there is very small chance that someone will figure way to reset void flag. Here if you go back to stock you will reset root counter so no one will know 8f you voided warranty but answering your question: yes rooting voids warranty (almost on every phone). To answer your last question max recording resolution is 1080p with either 30 or 60fps

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