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[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bodieism:
Not sure if this will help anyone else, but I searched forever trying to figure out how to write into the system folder using Terminal Emulator on the Note 3 to no avail. I found a slew of posts that said to type "mount -o rw,remount /system" to achieve this. When I used this command it didn't return any errors so I assumed it worked, however no files ended up being copied and pasted to the location I wanted. I found numerous other examples that were supposed to enable writing to the system as well, but none of them worked. I finally figured out how to get it to work on my Note 3 by typing "mount" in terminal emulator and noticing that at the very beginning of the string that was returned was "rootfs". So if you are wanting write to your system using Terminal Emulator on the VZW Note 3 here is what ended up working for me:

mount -o remount,rw rootfs

to return to read only enter:

mount -o remount,ro rootfs

I wanted to figure this out because a bug in TWRP v2.6.3.0 maimed my efs partition and bricklooped my phone. Even flashing the Stock Developer tar by Beans wouldn't bring it out of the brickloop. I was able to get out of the brickloop by following this thread, but even though my phone booted up and the IMEI # was correct, my /efs folder was missing in action. This caused odd things to happen like my lock screen not functioning and the power button instantly turning the phone off instead of bringing up the power menu. I discovered this was because the phone was placed into something called "factory mode" and that to fix it you needed to edit some files in the efs folder, which were completely missing on my device. Member js0uth graciously sent me his efs folder from his Developer Note 3 and when I copied it to my phone it began to function normally again (big shout out to js0uth!). However, this folder was completely deleted once again after a reboot. So now you can see why I was looking for a way to copy these files using Terminal Emulator. I ended up making a Tasker profile with the Secure Settings plugin that automatically copies the files from my ext SD card to my system folder on boot of the device. In order to mount, copy/paste the files while retaining the correct permissions from the folder that js0uth sent me, and unmount the system I had the set up my Secure Settings command as follows:

mount -o remount,rw rootfs;cp -Rpf /storage/extSdCard/efs/* /efs/;mount -o remount,ro rootfs

So now I have a livable workaround for my problem until I can discover a way for the phone to rebuild my own /efs folder.

Edit: See radionerd's post for a permanent fix to this issue and be sure to hit thanks under his name if it helps you.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] radionerd:
I did the same to my DE. Corrupted EFS about a month ago after a few flashes using TWRP 2.6.3.0. Boot loops for 28 hours of hell until I followed your tracks to the trick that deleted my corrupted EFS folder, and created a new empty folder. I guess this would wipe out IMEI, Mac, and more in models that store phone specific data in EFS. We lucked out I've read that our phones have that info in a few other folder not EFS

Since wiping EFS I have run stock ROM, CM11, and now bean V6. I didn't see the factory mode popup until recently. I noticed that the screen will flash when leaving or entering cell service.

My corrupted EFS was 3MB. I'm curious what's the size of the EFS folder from js0uth?

Were you able to enter the factory mode on string? something like this?

# echo -n ON > /efs/FactoryApp/factorymode

this is from an S3

Thanks for documenting your steps to recovery.

radionerd
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bodieism:
It's 1.04 MB. Sorry for taking so long to respond. I thought I had it set up to send instant emails for replies to this thread, but apparently I didn't.

Setting the Factorymode folder to ON is actually what disables that mode. Seems backwards I know, but when it's set to OFF (or if the folder is completely missing as in my case) that warning message will display. If that folder is intact on your phone then you should be able to use a string to disable or enable Factorymode.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] radionerd:
It got worse before it got better :)
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bodieism:
^ That did do the trick! :good:

Phone is back to 100% working order :highfive:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] halotek:
Hi, I am currently on 4.3 and would like to roll back to 4.2. What is the easiest way to do this with TWRP and not odin.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jlmancuso:
I guess your talking about using AOSP? Since touchwiz is only 4.1.2 and 4.3. Now which 4.3 are you on? OTA or factory purchase with 4.3 or did you flash a custom version of 4.3 from xda?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] halotek:
Right now I'm on [Rom]Team Venum - STS - Odexed/Tweaked/CRT- MA7/MK4 12/29 with MK4 modem and WIFI fix

I would like to go back to an earlier Venum rom that i think for 4.2 it seemed more stable and had better battery life. It was MC2. Not sure if that is the modem with the best battery life, maybe you know. But when i tried to flash [ROM]TV - Venum Ice Reborn - Flesh Wound/Blue/Josie Themes-v2.0 Odexed MC2-7/18 it didn't seem to work.

thanks for your help
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] bonebeatz1234:
Easiest way would be use cwm or twrp odin files then flash the rom . I go from 4.3 to 4.4 roms alot and I use both of them
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] jlmancuso:
My suggestion is to backup everything including internal sdcard. Wipe everything except except except external data. Then restore your old backup. I have used the mk4 on older roms but if your nand has the radio img restore it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] halotek:
My TWRP seems to find no information on the old file i used to flash it's really weird. Maybe i need the newest TWRP but that seems like a pain. My old modem flashes ok.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] csmall:
Will the Z1s work on AT&T? LTE etc..? Or is it stuck on T-Mobile.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] OCedHrt:
I think T-Mobile and AT&T LTE are the same bands, but I may be wrong.

Do we know whether Z1s has physically less bands or is it just a software lock due to licensing costs?
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dunda92:
Hi there.

I have a big problem with my G2. When I changed ROM LG-Flex CM My phone is stuck on the bootlogo and started up again. After installing the LG-Flex does not recognize the internal memory, IMEI and baseband.

Please help me.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] leomd333:
Flashing back to stock will fix those issues.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dunda92:
Flashing "stock" europe open D802 does not repair that, still baseband unknown, now I'm downloading and try to flashing my real stock rom, via LG Mobile Support Tool.

If that not help, I don't have more ideas... :(
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dunda92:
unfortunately, after restore real stock firmware, baseband is still unknown. :(

Please, help me repair my phone. I can't unlock developer options, when i tap on firmware version, my phone is freeze and restart.

Now I root G2, and flash TWRP, but flash new modem, nothing change.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NomadCF:
I think at this point you either need to restore a efs backup (if you have one). Or use LG's pc software and try an 'emergency' repair/recovery. But for that you'll need to at least know your IME number. As the software asks for it.

No ROM's contain efs data. As it's unique to each phone.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] leomd333:
Yeah i think nomad is right, you somehow have completely lost your EFS partition...i had the sam isuue as you and flashing to stock fixed it, but i probably still had my EFS. Did you make a back up of the stock rom at any point? Because if you restore back to that it should restore the EFS and fix your problems.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NomadCF:
Unfortunately normal backups don't backup the efs partition(s). So they would have had to have done a specific backup just for that using a 3rd party backup script in recovery.

But using the lg software and knowing your imei you might be able to recover it. Well recover is the wrong term. What the LG software will do. Is recreate that partition using your imei.
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sweets55:
Had the same issue with the same Rom. I tried a bunch of things for a few days but couldn't find a way to fix mine. I got a replacement.

I did this with my new G2 and only flashing Roms for my phone now.

EFS Partition Backup and More [All G2 Variants]

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2451390
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrm43:
Where you able to Unroot it before returning it for warranty? Thanks
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sweets55:
I flashed back to stock but think I was still rooted. I talked to a few long term T-Mobile customers and they said it doesn't matter. I just took it into the store and played dumb. hehe
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tomtam:
Did you manage to get a solution as am to stuck with same issue, tried restoring to stock , it boots the phone and after 1 min stuck and gets restarted not able to root .twrp..etc..

IMEI and baseband still shows blank

But i have a backup of twrp full stock Root Rom which i had copied it in my PC which has EFS too, will that help , if yes how do i restore it..

Kindly help if you find any suitable solution
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Murshad007:
I am hiaving the same problem... Flashing my original KDZ two times and still baseband unknown and IMEI Null
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] edgley:
Everytime after I have used MS Reader, I have to soft reboot to be able to use it again.

Anybody have a work round?

Thanks
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] monster:
had the same problem. Found it to be a dodgy ebook. I find that some books work better than others. I gave up with ms reader in the end and went with Ubook. Things are happily more stable now :P
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] GaZ:
Easy answer. Don't read, it's bad for you ;)
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] jah:
@edgley, I reported this many times here but I was told by others that I don't know how to use my Exec. I tracked the problem down as being related to using eBooks on the SD card and using the PowerSave option. Whent the Exec was in suspend mode when it is reactivated MS Reader does not work properly with the 'open' eBook. I found a reformat of my SD card helped to stop MS Reader crashing.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] edgley:
Jah,

Thanks for that, I will give it a go.
[Hardware Hacking General] the_morpheus:
Hello guys.

I want to know if there is any way to increase internal storage on Canvas HD.

This phone has just 0.91GBs of internal storage for apps and 1.77 GBs of internal SD card. I need a lot of apps but I cannot install them with this little storage. Is there any way to use internal SD cards storage for applications. Applications like Google Chrome, Google Keep, Any.do, Cal, Google Play Music, TuneIn and others can't be moved to external SD Card using applications like app2sd or clean master and they take a lot of space.

Is there any way to move them on my internal or external SD card without rooting?

Or increasing my applications storage by taking space from my external or internal SD card?

Thanks in advance for any help.

PS. This is my first post on this forum so pardon me if its not at right place.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sneaky55121:
Hi,

anyone know how to enable content Xperia Privilege?
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
u should wait to have something available for ur region

or change country manually (it won't work always but sometimes show new content.)
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sneaky55121:
Thank you, do you know what country should I choose? Or if I should apply some special set up?
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zeppelinrox:
Canada should have most promotions available.

If you set the app to Canada and it doesn't work, you will have to modify build.prop.

Here's a bit of mine

######################## Customized property values #########################
ro.semc.version.cust=1276-7484
ro.semc.version.cust_revision=R2B
ro.somc.customerid=4431
#############################################################################

To download the movies, use the xperia movie app.

To get the games, use the ps mobile app.
[Galaxy S III General] VonStarkeGSD:
Hello been away from the rooting scene for a while and have just started to get back into things. I have rooted my Samsung s3 and wish to find a decent rom that has no bloatware and is very good with battery life. (Note I do have the zero-lemon 7000mah battery)

I have already rooted and installed cwm touch v6.0.4.4 and here are my other specs:

GT-19300

cwm v6.0.4.4

android 4.1.2

base 19300xxemg4

kernel 3.0.31-1314436

build jz054k.19300xxemg4

So any ideas which roms are very good! also I hear if using jelly bean there are some things you can do to stop the battery from draining?
[Galaxy S III General] JJEgan:
What rom best rom posts are not allowed and questions go in Q&A
[Galaxy S III General] VonStarkeGSD:
sorry can a mod please move into the relevant sub section thanks :(
[Galaxy S III General] Theshawty:
Battery life is highly subjective and I think you know that.. Others may have superb battery life on a rom which you think sucks battery life-wise.

NeatROM is a good option if it's still around.
[Galaxy S III General] kta:
I have tried many of the ROMS available on this forum and all have their pros and cons. However I always find myself going back to a stock ROM and here is why:

1) With AOSP/CM11 based ROMS camera quality suffers and I hate not being able to use the camera's full capability. With some easy little tweaks you will get the camera to work properly but the quality is not at par with the stock camera! Performance is typically very good with these ROMS.

2) With most of the Samsung based custom ROMS get ready for a FC every now and then, plus other issues with ported apps designed to work on devices with twice the memory of the SIII. Performance varies from one ROM to another but I have found most of them to have high memory usage resulting in lag from time to time.

Installing the latest official firmware (eg. ML4, deodexed and rooted if you wish) and using Titanium Backup to uninstall bloat is probably the best option for both stability and battery performance, at least that's what I've concluded after spending most of the past 30 days swapping from one ROM to another :)

Disclaimer: This is just my 2c, other people's opinions may vary ;)
[Galaxy S III General] AssassinGEO:
That's why I hate rooting/installing custom ROMs. First FC's much,second one has bad camera,third one has bad battery life and etc.

I haven't bought my phone to install a new ROM everyday and just test and test and test. I bought my phone to use it as it is daily without flashing things,testing and etc. And I'm quite happy. Even with bloatware my phone lasts as long as I expected and multitasking is clear with no lags.
[Galaxy S III General] SanketN8:
if u want the best output from the camera do stick to stock rom

as of speed and smoothness u may try the cyanogenmod 11 ,it is way cool and fast(no fc for me till now)

other reason for rooting and flashing custom roms is that u get control over your device

i waited for 3 months for 4.3 update but didn't get it and now i rooted and flashed cm11 and its way better now(voided my 9 months warranty though :P )

(note-i usually flash and root my phones so its my personal opinion ;) )
[Galaxy S III General] kta:
I also had very good performance with the Supernexus rom and did not experience any fc either.

However I had the usual camera quality issue and another issue with slow charging from an outlet or usb. The battery was discharging faster that it was charging when I'm using it during charging. The problem went away as soon as I flashed the ML4 stock ROM and the overall battery has also improved significantly.
[Galaxy S III General] malybru:
Mod Edit

"Best" ROM/kernel threads are not allowed on XDA.

Please test these things for yourself.

This is the only way you will get an unbiased opinion,and then, you can decide for yourself if it meets YOUR needs.

Thread Closed

malybru

Forum Moderator
[General Accessories] mmmmBACON:
I figured I would share this here. Monoprice.com has a $10 off $30 coupon when you enter TAXACT10. I believe it's for new accounts only, but give it a shot anyway if you're a regular.

I ordered the 1 Port 2.1A Car Charger

http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=108&cp_id=10826&cs_id=1082603&p_id=8858&seq=1&format=2

And a bunch of Premium 6ft and 3ft USB to Micro USB Cables

http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=103&cp_id=10303&cs_id=1030307&p_id=9762&seq=1&format=2

http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=103&cp_id=10303&cs_id=1030307&p_id=9761&seq=1&format=2

I've heard good things here at xda and elsewhere about the Premium cables as they allow your device to fully draw as much as it can with higher amp output chargers/adapters. I have a couple of good micro USB cables that work really well for both charge/data, and some crappy ones where despite having good 2A adapters, only pull 500mA on a good day... This way I can make sure my Nexus 5 and my Qi chargers are utilizing the most they can.

I'm not a skilled modder, so I don't want to short any cables, but this makes things nice and cheap! :D

10 Cables and the car charger came to $27.75 shipped to Polar Bear land with small package Canada post shipping.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kirbymaster101:
Are you suppose to get a notification if you plug one in without any usb device atatched? Im getting nothing so I supposed I bought a broken otg cable.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] rtan73:
No, it does not give any notification if nothing is attached to the cable.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] ahm911:
no notification on mine..
[Galaxy S III Accessories] xhozt:
I always get a {usb connector connected} when i plug mine in.. it might be busted ..
[Galaxy S III Accessories] rtan73:
He's talking about when nothing is connected to the adapter. I does not give a notification as it shouldn't. Just like if you connect a usb cable to a computer with nothing attached.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] xhozt:
And I am saying I always DO get a notification when i plug in my otg connector . even with no device connected . ..
[Galaxy S III Accessories] compro01:
My OTG cable (monoprice brand) gives a "USB Connector Connected" notification when you attach it with nothing connected.

It also works fine.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kirbymaster101:
So, like if I get no notification? Is it working properly?
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] michalurban:
Hi! My problem is that when Im talking with someone on Hangouts using my PC (hangouts in chrome) and then I put my PC to sleep, no notifications are showing on my mobile phone - until I write someone from the phone. Is there an application which could tell hangouts servers which device Im currently active on, please?

PS: Theres a similar problem on Facebook Messenger ...
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] xlmax:
I'm on Ubuntu 13.10 and trying to build android. i'm trying to build but it keeps saying

fatal not a git repository

also when i try to change the repo location from home, it keeps telling me about rm* key

some help?
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] Heisenberg:
I think you'd be better off asking in a dedicated Android Software Development / Hacking forum. At the moment you're asking in a section dedicated to users of the One XL, so your audience is basically users, asking in the right place will at least give you an audience of people who might be able to help you.

Sent from my Evita
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] Black!Jack:
Timmaaa is absolutely correct. Unless you are building specifically for the One X Evita, I have a few good places for you to start.

1. XDA-University. You can find this section by searching under the General page of all forums.

2. Under the all forums section you will also find a section called Android Development/Hacking, as timmaaa mentioned above.

3, I would strongly recommend that you check out the cyanogenmod wiki. There you will find guides for building cyanogenmod on many devices.

4. Google will be your best friend with finding this information.

5. I would highly recommend you read the following post first:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=6243873

6. Chef Central under the all forums section will also get you going.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mjcollum:
[MENTION=3795345]mjcollum[/MENTION] PRESENTS​

ANOTHER MININ3 RELEASE

(OPERATION PULLUS)

(dark-colored, blackish)

post#1 INTRODUCTION

post#2 DARK DIALER AND CONTACTS

post#3 DARK MENUS AND BARS

post#4 INVERTED APPS

these files are independent of each other (you can use either one or more in any combination that suits you)

also will be posting some inverted apps as soon as we get this all sorted (mms, calendar, ect...)

A small simple theme for the sprint galaxy note3

In the process of creating the [ROM] MAXIMUS

MININ3 MAXIMUS

i made a few inverted and dark themed apps and other files,

due to popular demand i will also post them here.

These files should work on any TOUCHWIZ based rom without issue.

all files unless otherwise noted will be flashable in recovery

(only tested on twrp/though cwm should be fine also)

PLEASE BEAR WITH ME THIS WILL TAKE A LITTLE WHILE TO GET EVERYTHING UP AND ORGANIZED

(this is not the only project i am working on at the moment)​
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mjcollum:
THIS IS THE DARK DIALER AND CONTACTS

more info shortly

NOTES:

the black bar at the top will be blue on a stock rom, (this is not part of the dialer)

this will be themed in a seperate pack.

also the dialer is calling the system holo dark background (so you could change the color with wanam if wanted)

also this makes a very nice replacement for the stock dialer if you are also flashing the awesome

[THEME][4.3][*** X Themes *** 1-12-14 -black chrome

by [MENTION=4930664]cerj[/MENTION] (be sure to check it out also for another dark option)

DOWNLOAD:

DARK DIALER AND CONTACTS v1
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mjcollum:
PART 2 of the theme:

these files will transform the blue bar at the top of the dialer and system settings menu (among other places) to the dark style shown in pictures.

it will also blackout the shutdown menu, and some popup menus.

DOWNLOAD:

BRING THE DARKNESS v1
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mjcollum:
This will be other inverted apps and mods...

Coming soon

If you like my work please consider buying me a beer by clicking the "DONATE" link below:

Please be sure to include your xda username if you make a donation so that we are able to add you to the contributor list.

***DONATE***

Special Thanks To the Contributers who help justify the time spent doing all of this to the girlfriend:​
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] stafly17:
My bad
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] blackcanopy:
This looks great. You sure are a busy man. Thank you for supplying the community with more eyecandy options.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] Boogeyman45:
Awesome work MJ.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mjcollum:
Thanks all, Cleaned up and uploaded.?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mhutton:
Mj,

I must say you have not put out a single thing I have not thoroughly enjoyed.

Keep up the great work.

Sent from my SM-N900P using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] ImEVO:
This is going to be a hit!! Good job
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] cerj:
Awesome...This is what a lot of people wanted, including me... You are on a roll..
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] EvoJok3r:
Very niiiice!!! Just what I was looking for... On stock TW Rom.. Going to be flashing your ROM very soon.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] mjcollum:
Hopefully will have some new stuff here in the next day.

Will also add the transparent dialer from maximus 5.4 for anyone that wants that
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] laosin:
Nice job man. Really nice. Can't wait till the messaging theme is done. Then my fone will be complete. It goes really nice with my theme