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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Echodroid:
There's a local shop that sells used phones and new one as well, the seller showed me a Samsung galaxy s3 for 280$, but it has no manufactures warranty the seller gave me 10 days warranty from the shop, from there I started having doubts about the phone, because he gave me only 10 days so maybe the phone is corrupt, but it is in excellent condition at the outside. The new one costs 400$, so I'll be saving 120$, the phones in my country are highly expensive. So it's either that phone or a new Samsung Galaxy s3 mini OR a Moto G. What do you recommend me?? What I basically want to know is if a second handed GS3 will face any problems?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] godbilla:
You're taking a risk buying any used phone. I mean if you're buying it from a shop.. Hopefully it's got a clean esn etc. 280 seems a bit pricey for such an old phone though. No Craigslist in your country?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Echodroid:
Nobody use craigslist around here, and yeah 280 is expensive but around here everything is expensive, I am not in a hurry buying a phone, but should I go for it or the S2 plus? or the Moto g?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] MeAtKeRtN:
Got my S3 on Amazon for $30 over six months ago. My point is there are deals out there all the time that should trump buying a used device.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] vwags:
I have bought 3 used S3's off of Ebay so far and had no problems...so far. I bought from sellers that had good favorable ratings and claimed clean ESN's and it has worked out.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Samsung_GS3_PPC:
I bought a clean ESN Sprint Galaxy S3 on eBay for $155 shipped in great condition. Hard to know what a good price is "around there" without knowing where "there" is.

The SIII Mini and the Moto G both have drawbacks IMO. Off the top of my head, reviews for the Mini suggest the display doesn't look so hot, and re: the Moto I wouldn't touch a phone with no SD slot (and you're aware it's limited to 3g, right?). If the GS III is fully working now, there's nothing that's going to creep out of nowhere unless you drop it.

I just started using this GS3 and I think it's a great great phone.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Echodroid:
I live in Lebanon if that will help.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] djdynamite123:
Hi, my wifes fone has been a joke since updating android from 2.3 I believe it was, resetting it hardly helps. The mobile isn't rooted yet either.

How do i go about installing a better rom? please reply thanks.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Pandemic:
Which phone ??

More info please !!!
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] djdynamite123:
Whoops what a tool I am, i thought I was in a Experia U only section lol.

It's a: Sony Experia U

Model: ST25i

Android Version: 4.0.4
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] cascabel:
Check this out: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=48632676

It doesn't really cover everything, buy it's what i used to get me started. :)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] djdynamite123:
So you suggest installing CyanogenMod 11.0, is that better than

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2270027 ?

Ok so I have checked the mobile and it says bootloader can be unlocked: yes ... I now have an email with my unlock bootloader key.

Is this the suggested rom to use then?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2528466
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] cascabel:
Tbh, i'm new at xperia u. I've had it for the longest time without rooting/unlocking. 4.4 works for me. Sure, i experience bluetooth and video recording issues, but it works for my purposes (stable and fast rom. ART shows noticeable improvements, performance-wise). I'm not saying it's the best choice, just something to get you started.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Heitezy:
I think its better to install this. Its better than ICS and bugless.

Or You can install Cyanogenmod 10, if you dont need xperia stuff=) This one is bugless too.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Singham101:
Install any of the Stock JB Rom... Stock JB is surely twice better than Stock ICS and its totally bugless :rolleyes:

Note: Unlocked bootloader is required :o
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] djdynamite123:
So which would you say me to go for without the wife encountering any bugs?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Nishant0001:
Hello,

Can any one Guide How To Install / Flash Custom Roms Step by Step | Noobs Easy Way for Xperia Ion...as i searched there are several threads for XS but nothing for Ion.

Please Explain step by Step

With cyanogenmod 11.

Thanks in advance :laugh:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Nishant0001:
Reply?

C'mon there is a whole team of developer and none of you can explain the complete procedure step by step.........:confused:
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] safereg:
Copy the Rom and gapps to your external sd.

First you have to extract boot.img from the rom.

Then flash it using flashtool's fastboot mode.

Then enter recovery and mount all items.do a factory reset.reboot to recovery again.mount all.

Then from advanced wipe, select all except external sd and wipe.

Reboot to recovery again.mount all.

Flash Rom.then wipe cache and dalvik.

Finally flash gapps. Wipe cache and dalvik.

Restart.

Enjoy!!!!

Please hit thanks if I helped.....
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] safereg:
To enter recovery you have to press and hold vol up for one secound while led is pink.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] rulezz20:
hello guys iam really suffering from my xperia s i had problem on the latest update b.1.96 on egypt which 2g network not working (GSM ONLY) i posted here about 2 days and really thanks to ((AnrgKrshn)) he helped me so much :) .. after i downgrade to (ICS) A.45 i wonder that the main issues i changed for still here the 2g network still here also battery life still going to hell so fast ! i need to know if there any thing wrong i did ? i flashed the tft with flashtool on flashmode and didnt change any thing after i ticked flash now

if there any advice you welcome note .. i didnt unlock my bootloader only what i did downgrade my version i wish some one help me and thanks for him/her
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] safereg:
You did it right . But I reccomend u use the latest rom...
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samir_madan:
Dear Users....I have 2 Nexus 5 at my home....both are having vanilla/default Android 4.4.2 installed. However, one of the phone is rooted as well as unlocked and the other one is not. But, today, I noticed that Android OS is taking only 5% of the battery in the later (un-rooted/locked) device however, on the other one (rooted/unlocked) Android OS is around 40-45%.....

Please confirm as to how can I make it stop? Will locking and un-rooting will gonna help in any of the way?

Kindly guide me to the relevant thread in case if the same has been already discussed/resolved before...
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Krzysiek_CK:
Factory reset worked for me.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samir_madan:
wilco...resetting the same right away....
[Huawei Ascend P6, Mate] vodovodo:
Dears.

my P6 keeps rebooting in a wierd way ! it doesnt even wanna shut down after trying to install a ROM !

i tried flashing B122 but it just hangs on checking system modules then reboot !

HELP
[Huawei Ascend P6, Mate] richish:
It must reboot after cheking system, when its shut down its open STOCK recowery and flasing can start. If u have been installed other recovery ir will not open it.
[Huawei Ascend P6, Mate] vodovodo:
and the solution is .... ?
[Huawei Ascend P6, Mate] richish:
U have stock recovery or custom ?
[Huawei Ascend P6, Mate] Dmitry Budnikov:
Does it not shut down even after long pressing (more then 10 sec) the power button?
[Huawei Ascend P6, Mate] vodovodo:
custom,

i rooted and installed miui then baidu then the new version of baidu thats when i got the reboots

thanks
[Huawei Ascend P6, Mate] richish:
To flash stock rom u need stock recovery.

i think surdu_petru had flashable zip for stock recovery to revert back to stock at Q&A about CM 10.1 but now its not there.

U can try to make reqest for flashable zip for stock recovery in Q&A.
[Huawei Ascend P6, Mate] vodovodo:
this one ?

http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23252070760973625
[Huawei Ascend P6, Mate] bokchoi2020:
Does you phone boot into android at all? Or does it hang at the boot logo?
[Huawei Ascend P6, Mate] richish:
yes ! flash it from twrp and u will got back your stock recovery !

after that launch recovery by hollding + and - and power button at same tame !

if update.app is in dload forlder update will start !

or update it via local update ( if u can boot your phone )
[Huawei Ascend P6, Mate] vodovodo:
Thank you but i get signature verification failed installation aborted :(
[Huawei Ascend P6, Mate] richish:
Can u boot phone ?

---------- Post added at 11:07 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:05 AM ----------

Try this!
[Huawei Ascend P6, Mate] bokchoi2020:
This guy had the same issue.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=49214095&postcount=7

Try using another extractor, like 7zip or winrar.
[Huawei Ascend P6, Mate] njitram:
Im experience the same problem. I installed a custom rom by first rooting the phone with eroot.exe, and then installed recovery mod. After this i installed MIUI, it worked fine but i was missing whatsapp so i tryed to install OMNI.

The recovery menu was in japanees, i think i cleared the system folder. From that point on phone keeps rebooting, i tryed to install from update.app but while checking it checks the system folder and reboots or shutsdown depending wheter i connect the usb cabel or not. What available options are left?

Help?
[Huawei Ascend P6, Mate] surdu_petru:
Hi!

Why you use Chinese recovery instead English TWRP ?
[Huawei Ascend P6, Mate] njitram:
The tutorial was in english and program choice nmbr 1 was eRoot. Can you help me?
[Huawei Ascend P6, Mate] tileeq:
By the actions made I think you guys went from 4.2.2 to 4.4.2 and you want to get back. Yoy cant do that without the midle step which can be found in rhe forums if you put some time in to it.
[Huawei Ascend P6, Mate] njitram:
Middle step? When the system is turned on, it takes about 30 seconds and it will turn off again.. even in the select menu. When i enter fastboot mode, it will only execute one command with a failure ErrNo:2. All commands executed after will not even respond.

Here a dump of my console:

C:\Users\Martijn\Desktop\Fastboot Files\Fastboot Files (Intel)>fastboot.exe flas
h recovery recovery_twrp.img
^C
C:\Users\Martijn\Desktop\Fastboot Files\Fastboot Files (Intel)>fastboot.exe flas
h boot boot.img
target reported max download size of 838860800 bytes
sending 'boot' (8192 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.233s]
writing 'boot'...
FAILED (remote: flash failure, ErrNo:2)
finished. total time: 0.242s

C:\Users\Martijn\Desktop\Fastboot Files\Fastboot Files (Intel)>fastboot.exe flas
h recovery recovery.img
^C
C:\Users\Martijn\Desktop\Fastboot Files\Fastboot Files (Intel)>fastboot.exe flas
h recovery recovery.img

C:\Users\Martijn\Desktop\Fastboot Files\Fastboot Files (Intel)>fastboot.exe flas
h recovery recovery.img

C:\Users\Martijn\Desktop\Fastboot Files\Fastboot Files (Intel)>fastboot.exe flas
h recovery recovery.img
target reported max download size of 838860800 bytes
sending 'recovery' (16384 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.463s]
writing 'recovery'...
FAILED (remote: flash failure, ErrNo:2)
finished. total time: 0.473s

C:\Users\Martijn\Desktop\Fastboot Files\Fastboot Files (Intel)>fastboot.exe flas
h boot boot.img

C:\Users\Martijn\Desktop\Fastboot Files\Fastboot Files (Intel)>

boot & recovery are: Stock_boot&recovery_B118.zip Sum MD5 : 3a4f9a2af2d09e06206bdd27be351608

I also tryed the B118 UPDATE.APP and the B120 but both failed on checking system, after it it reboots (i think its the 30 seconds limit)
[Huawei Ascend P6, Mate] surdu_petru:
Hi !

Have you installed before , stock Huawei KitKat ( Beta, B506CN or B507CN ) by /dload/UPDATE.APP method ?

Because as I can see it seems that your bootloader is still locked ! By installing one from officialy Huawei KitKat firmware, bootloader become unlocked - and all issue relating fastboot will be gone !
[Huawei Ascend P6, Mate] njitram:
He Petru,

i solved it, i already tryed to unlock my phone a thousand times but it didn't wok, but now i just did it again "fastboot oem unlock UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU" and it was unlocked which made me install TWRP and other images.

I installed Omni rom which made me very happy :D thank you for your feedback.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] supershisa:
I had a little search around and couldn't find answers to this lot, so I thought I'd gather my questions here.

1) I'm running the 2.16.9.1 WWE I-Mate ROM and have installed Total Commander. What is safe to get shot of from the extended ROM and what really really isn't?

2) I've installed Morphgear in an attempt to make my long commute fly by, but where has it gone? I've definitely installed it (twice), but can't find any link or reference to it on my device. Where am I likely to find it/what have I done wrong?

3) How do I know if 802.11g is working? My wireless router pumps out a b/g mix and gets tetchy if I try changing things (to the point of not allowing anything to connect and needing a full reinstall). Is there any clue my Wizard can give me to tell me that 802.11g is working?

4) How the hell do I turn off the menu click sounds without turning off the device volume? It's driving me nuts! I've switched off the screen tap click, but can't turn off the menu clicks. Any ideas?

Thanks in advance.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] mikula:
Have you got Wisbar Avanced installed perhaps? If so, turn off 'use sounds that comes with the current theme'

Thats the only thing i can think of now (don't have time to sort out the exact solution for you now)
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] supershisa:
Thanks.

I've actually just this minute found a solution here.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] mikula:
Nice one! :D
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] supershisa:
5) How can I free up some RAM? I'v got nothing running (only the OS) and only have 25.86mb free. Out of a claimed 64mb, that's rather pathetic.

Any ideas?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] newbie_001:
Status bar with quick settings bar and options bar are disappeared after rooting and enablinb bluetooth gps :(

Rooting: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2544736

Enabling bluetooth gps: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2594823

How can i restore this important functions ???
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] spurdo:
Have same problem. If there is any solution?
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] kholdstare:
This is the forum for the kindle hdx but I had the same problem after I installed gmail. I had to open the app and disable notifications in the settings.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] newbie_001:
status and options bar restored

Because I did not found any solution, I made a factory reset with success.

But I had to renew rooting and enabling mock location - the status and options bar are still working fine ...

Even after removing ads from lockscreen (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2569309) there are no problems with the status and options bar :)

:confused: till now I don`t know, which mistakes I made causing this problem.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] guitareth:
Today my Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-I9300RWDBTU? WK37) phone offered a firmware upgraded to Android v4.3 which I accepted. When I then went to sync my my Microsoft Outlook 2010 Contacts with my phone using Samsung Kies (as I've always done) it said I needed to upgrade my installed version of Samsung Kies as existing version 2 was not compatiable with the new firmware on the phone. I did so and now have Samsung Kies version 3.2.13114_22.

However, when I select to Sync my selected Contacts folder from Outlook 2010, Kies ONLY gives a sync direction option of "Apply to both device and Outlook". See attached screengrab. There is no option to change the sync direction, which there used to be in Kies v2. I used to be able to just apply the Contacts changes to my device, and this is what I want to do as I do not want or trust the Kies app to do anything to my Contacts as in Outlook 2010.

Is this a known bug or limitation with Kies 3 and Android v4.3 or is there a workaround?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fjim:
Same thing for me in Spain. With all the software in spanish.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] guitareth:
I actually submitted a ticket to Samsung Customer Support about this and they have replied as follows:

"Regarding your issue, I can confirm that the option to change the sync direction has been removed from Kies 3.0. I am unsure of exactly why this feature was removed but i will pass your concerns on to the Kies development team. Hopefully the next update of Kies includes this feature".

Hmmm, very disappointing :(

Only other app which has been suggested which sounded hopeful for syncing my contacts from Microsoft Outlook 2010 (PC version) to the Android Contacts on my Galaxy S3 was MyPhoneExplorer (as from FJ Software Development). However, on trying to install that my Antiviru program tells me it contains dodgy stuff so I'm unwilling to install that. Don't really know what I'm going to do now. Am really p****d off with Samsung for removing the extra sync directional options from Kies v3.0!!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chanah:
Kies 3 Outlook Sync

Updated ATT Galaxy S3 to Android 4.3. Samsung Kies prompted for update to Kies 3. Discovered Kies 3 does not support Outlook Sync.

5 Hrs on the phone with ATT Customer Service and Samsung. Each accusing the other for the problem. My solution was to replace phone to unit with Android 4.1.3. Samsung Kies 2.6 Outlook sync restored.

I commend ATT Customer Service for supporting my position. Samsung is the guilty party here for not coming clean to wireless providers on the Kies 3 shortcomings.

I don't support cloud sync for security reasons. 3rd party app suppliers have failed to supply a simple clean sync interface for Outlook users.

MS Active Sync was the last comprehesive local machine software for MS Office. MS has a great opportunity for serious Windows 7/8 and Phone 7 users to provide a comprehensive secure local machine sync for Outlook and Office files.

I would switch if this were the case, however, most "lemmings" are looking for a quad core smartphone for streaming, testing and entertainment in general..

I like Samsung phones, however, serious phone users must keep the pressure on Samsung for Kies. Or urge MS to provide a local sync product to provide an alterantive that is missing from other operating systems.

There are still serious business people out there!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IanBarber:
Synching Outlook & Kies version 2 & 3

I have had problems synching my Galaxy Note2 and found that waiting until the phone is connected message disappearing and then synching works.

To synchronise after problems with contacts, I delete all contacts and reload the kies software, which seems to clear a log file that registers issues.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] guitareth:
Sync directional options restored with latest version of Kies 3

Success! Yesterday a message popped up saying there was a new version of Kies 3 available for download. I downloaded and installed the new version (Kies 3 v 3.2.14013_45 ). This latest version has restored the directional options when syncing my Contacts between Outlook and my phone. Now I can choose from "Apply to device only" or "Apply to Oulook only", and "Apply to both device and Outlook".

I tried a sync with my preferred setting of "Apply to device only" and on first few attempts it stalled at around 40% with an the error message: "An error has ocurred while preparing to sync contacts. Task cancelled". I experimented with opening and closing Outlook and Kies a few times and eventually it's now doing a full sync OK. :laugh::laugh::laugh:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gsmgsa:
I have Outlook 2003 and it won't work. Same error message as above. It's the last Kies version.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dwkerux:
Anyone found a resolution or work around? I just switched from iPhone to a Galaxy S4.

Obviously, I didn't do enough research as I use Outlook at a lot and need my calendars, especially my current one, to sync to my phone.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maz200x:
I have Solved The Problem!!!

Hi,

Today I have solved the problem.

first i had kies 2.5.3.13052_10 and it does not sync with outlook.

then i downloaded these files:

KiesSetup Version 2.6.3.14044_16

and Kies3Setup Version 3.2.14055.3

from

http :// www . samsung . com /us / kies/

first of all i uninstalled previous "samsung kies" from my pc completely and restarted my computer.

then I installed Kies3Setup Version 3.2.14055.3. because the android version of my mobile was below 4.3, it does not recognize my device, and I unistalled it completely and restarted my computer again.

then i installed KiesSetup Version 2.6.3.14044_16 and it works properly! I synced all of my contacts from my device to outlook, then I updated my contacts in outlook and synced all of my contacts from outlook to my device again.

if it does work or does not, please feed back!

thank you.
[Android Apps and Games] kleonvideogames:
My first game: The Adeventure of Nolad

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Platform/Shot-em-up game.

Many levels, a lot of enemies, destroy everything and get fun!

Destroy hostile creatures and jump between platforms. Your mission is retrieve the spaceship to return home safe and sound. Destroy all enemies, clear all levels to complete the mission.

Many levels to play, absolutely all free.

Features:

-Many levels

-A lot of enemies

-objects to collect

-Dubstep mode

Since, I can't post outside url, please, google it.

Thank you so much :cyclops:
[Android Apps and Games] l3s:
Link for OP.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.nolad
[Android Apps and Games] kleonvideogames:
Thank you so much :good: :laugh:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] JasonCallis:
I have a Verizon Samsung Galaxy s3, I have moved it to a straight talk plan, as most of u know there service runs off AT&T and T-moble, Verizon hates AT&T and blocks data use on there network everything but E, What i am trying to find out is can I root my phone and flash a AT&T rom over my Verizon branded phone so it will unlock my 4G? I already have the AT&T sim card in the phone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] buhohitr:
I don't think it's going to work. When you signed contract with VZ, they locked your phone to their network. After the contract expired, they will unlock your phone so you can use it on any carrier. If you're not under contract, you can check with Verizon to make sure your network is unlocked, from here on you can use your ATT sim card to register with ATT. Second method, you can search for how to unlock Verizon network and try it. (input a special dial code to access the network unlock hidden menu and unlock from here).Good luck and post back.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
The hardware does not support LTE for AT&T. I'd you want LTE on AT&T, buy A GSM phone (or AT&T S3) and live your life. Flashing another carrier rom is not advised by any means on the Verizon S3. Best you'll get with our S3 is edge or 3G. Verizon doesn't hate AT&T, they're incompatible networks because AT&T uses GSM bands and Verizon uses CDMA bands. A small number of phones work across multiple carriers as far as LTE but that's because they have every band included in the phone (for example the iPhone 5S). Other phones on Verizon will only get edge or 3G.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] JasonCallis:
Thats all I really wanted to know i guess, is if the hardware was the same in all samsung galaxy sIII, I am still a noob with smart phones, I thought the hardware was all the same just the firmware was branded to whatever comp. sells them, and with the GSM\CDMA the galaxy sIII runs both.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] JasonCallis:
I am not under a contract anymore and the network is unlocked, I can make calls and get mms, also with the AT&T SIM card the phone says AT&T at the top of the screen all the time, just still boots as a Verizon.