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[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] b_rad_1983:
I've been searching all over but I didn't really find a simple answer. Is it possible to root or unlock a stock S3 with 4.3 update?

I have read how downgrading bricks your phone, I read that Knox prevents Odin from working properly......

If it can be done in a simple fashion please send me the link or put the instructions here.

Thanks!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] ChinDaChin:
I rooted my phone using cyanogen installer. This was after the 4.3 OTA. (I did the OTA update during Thanksgiving, and rooted my phone at the start of December).
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] audit13:
If you're on stock 4.3 and you root your phone, it will trip the Knox counter and void your warranty.

I installed a pre-rooted ROM from here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1739426 via Odin. The Odin method will wipe your phone and all of the internally-stored data and apps.

To carrier unlock the phone running stock 4.3, you'll need to buy a code. Sometimes, you have to revert to a stock ROM in order to enter the unlock code.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] oVeRdOsE.:
Well I root an s3 yesterday, and I cant find the post anymore.

on 4.3 CF root method didn't work.

So I tried a method from a post that I can't find.

Basically, from the stock 4.3 Bell rom :

- install samsung usb drivers

- flash the latest TWRR ( I used : openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.0-d2att.tar) via odin 3.7 through PDA box.

- Then I put on the internal storage : UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.65.zip and DE-SAMSUNGNIZER_KNOX_REMOVAL_SCRIPT_V1.0.zip.

- reboot in recovery TWRP (vol up and home)

- flash those two zip.

- reboot

and I was rooted, go to the play store and update superSU.

I run titanium backup to be sure, and it worked.

For the unlock, I didnt find anything, I guess we have to pay the unlock code, which is kind of expensive, around 20 - 30$ usd.

My htc one S was only 5$ ...
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] b_rad_1983:
Thanks for the help!

I think I will wait it out more!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] mahesh72:
this method worked fine for galaxy s3 at&t i747 for root

thanks rooting s3 i747 at&t success, before i try to root with cf not worked after long serch this post helped me alot thankyou, then i easily unlocked the phone with z3x box which is we need to buy.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Zatchbellize:
Currently running version 4.3 stock and i have a problem, my charging port is currently damage so i can't plug it in to the computer to root. Is there some kind of way i can root my device by flashing some kind of custom recovery without using a computer or something. PLEASE HELP ME IF YOU HAVE ANY IDEA HOW I CAN ROOT THIS DEVICE CAUSE I FOUND NOTHING
[Moto X Q&A] xxxo:
Anyone found where to buy replacement battery ?
[Moto X Q&A] Darth:
If your battery needs replacing already, send the phone in. :)

Sent from my Moto X cellular telephone...
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jamshadinho:
i am looking for best video player for my xperia s.i am using mxplayer right now.its a good player with sub support.but when playing videos on my built in xperia movie app i feel true surround sound after turning on surround sound mode on and dynamic normaliser on.then i played the same video on mxplayer i feel shame. mxplayer is nowhere near sony movie app.sound and video great on sony's movie app.is there any app can give great surround sound on my xperia s while watching videos.i tried h/w and s/w settings on mxplayer but both are not comparable with sony's surround sound mode.only disadvantage is sony's movie app is not support subtitle.so i am still using mxplayer for watching movies.is sony will add subtitle support?,i m sure my xperia s doesn't get any updates.anyway waiting for reply from experts........suggest me application with sub support and surround sound.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Redstarr1:
There is subtitle support in the Sony Movies app, at least in version 5.3.A.0.18. I don't know what kind of subtitles though, not .srt files. But I only tried the app on my Nexus 7 (it wouldn't be very different on my Xperia S since that's running CM11). It might refer to movies you rent from the Video Unlimited service. Anyway you can also just use MX Player and some kind of audio enhancer like V4A to change the sound. Just be aware that that "surround" effect you want is actually fake. Stereo is designed in such a way that when you're using headphones and watching a properly recorded video, your brain will process the sounds and and it will sound like surround. No need for software tricks.

Verstuurd vanaf mijn Nexus 7 met Tapatalk
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] jamshadinho:
how to install v4a. can you give me the link.is there any problem using it?mine xperia s firmware 6.2.b.1.96 and rooted.and also installed cwm.is this v4a enhancer work with mxplayer?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] Redstarr1:
I don't know, I never use audio enhancers and I also don't use stock ROMs anymore. Anyway audio enhancers should work for all your apps, so also MX Player. Look up Viper4Android Xperia S. There should be a thread in the Themes&Apps section.

I thought that in stock your equaliser audio settings work for all apps, the Walkman settings I mean. Can't you edit them from Settings/Sound or something.

Verstuurd vanaf mijn Xperia S met Tapatalk
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] abcdjdj:
Here you go - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2191223

As Redstarr1 has said, it's effects will be observable on all apps including MxPlayer, YouTube etc. I use Viper and I can confirm that it works with Mx:D

In fact Viper even works on kitkat. I'm using Walkman+Mx+Viper on Carbon Rom (4.4.2). So if in case you're sticking to the stock rom only for Sony's media apps, you can even give kitkat a try:)
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] apoel23:
Hi guys,

I have an MDA PRO with T-mobile and it don;t have the msn messenger. how can i download it? and another qusetion there is no bluetooth manager in MDA PRO and i cant find my XDA2i with bluetooth.

Can i update my MDA PRO with i-mate rom and the device will working with out problems ?
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] da1:
there's an updated T-Mobile ROM.

cant remember then link. do a quick search on here and you'll find it.

it has msn messenger!
[General Questions and Answers] philippe734:
Hello,

I already tested several apps which can stream YouTube on DLNA TV, but no one in HD (iMediashare or twonky for exemple).

What’s app can stream YouTube in HD on DLNA TV ?

Thanks
[General Questions and Answers] philippe734:
Is the app Flipps HD is the only one can stream YouTube HD on DNLA TV ?
[Google Chromecast] gsd17:
Hi everyone, so I just got my Chromecast but I'm having issues casting entire screen on my main PC (laptop works fine). What could possibly be blocking this? I've mess with all my routers setting from 2.4Ghz to 5GHz band and it still doesnt work. I've also tried re-downloading flash, disabled UAC, firewall, anti-virus, and anything I could think of that could cause this. Does anyone have any idea what it could be? I've searched a tons but it doesnt seem to be a common problem. :( Regular casting works fine but it immediate errors when I try desktop mode.

Comparing between my PC and laptop there is a few software difference.

Firmware: 14975

PC

-Windows 8.1

-Latest Chromebrowser

-Latest flashplayer

-Connected on 5Ghz

-UAC disabled

-Win firewall disabled

Laptop

-Windows 8

-Older Chromebrowser 31.0.1653

-Connected on 5Ghz

-UAC disabled

-Win firewall disabled

The only thing left I havent try is plugging direct Ethernet to the router instead of connecting wireless (its an HTPC) if the wi-fi card is the problem.

Really about just give up at this point, so frustrating!! :(
[Google Chromecast] k9cop:
Could this possibly help? It's a few posts up.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=49532776

The guy at the end of the thread has a workaround, but there are several comments with similar problems and solutions. Hope it helps.
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Definitely try a wired connection if you can - that will help rule out general wireless congestion.
[Google Chromecast] gsd17:
So it was a bandwidth/connection issue. I switch to 2.4Ghz and it works! :o

My HTPC is using the onboard wi-fi card and it seems picky on the 5Ghz upstream with my router. The strange thing is that I never got that "bandwidth connection notification" or orange icon when Chromecast is having network problem; so I never bother to go back and check.

I also check out the Chromecast app and it doesnt even pick up my 5Ghz band so maybe there is some compatibility issue there.

Thanks all for the help! :good:
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Glad you got it figured out. The Chromecast PC app is geared to connect to the Chromecast setup AP which is 2.4GHz.

The Chromecast Android app will use on 5GHz but only after Chromecast is set up, when it isn't trying to actively set up a Chromecast.

First I'd run Chromecast as it is and see if you encounter any issues. If not, you could just leave it alone...

But if curiosity keeps you up at night, it's possible there's a compatibility issue with your HTPC's wireless NIC and your router. Try setting your router's 5GHz AP to a lower speed range and see if that helps the connection stability.
[Google Chromecast] rkanwar:
Hi how do I cast to PC? I mean where would I connect the ccast to and what app do I need? I'm new to this lol
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Chromecast is made to show video on a television. You could hook it up to your PC monitor if it has an HDMI input, or you could use the CR Cast extension (check FAQ for link) to make computer Chrome act like a Chromecast.

Only really makes sense if you have an HTPC though... otherwise it's like using a TV to remote control another TV.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sortep1989:
Hi all.. I have problem with My HTC One google play edition.. I recendly converted my HTC One from regular HTC One with HTC sence 5.5 into Google PLay Edition using this guide http://htc-one.wonderhowto.com/how-to/convert-any-htc-one-into-stock-google-play-edition-with-bootloader-recovery-ota-updates-0148068/ and after that i have a prroblem connecting to my pc... i connect my HTC One GPE to my windows pc with USB cable i get the conection sound from windos 7 the device manager searches for drivers it dose not find them the a window from the device pops up and i can navigete to the device like a usb drive but in the device manager it lists the HTC One to the unknown devices.. this way i can't use the sdk folder so i cen root my device :/ please if some one can help on this... i tryed installin drivers with HTC sync manager and still i get nothing....
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] L0rdNels0n:
uninstall the HTC stuff from you pc and re boot it then go direct to the HTC site and download the latest version from there

http://www.htc.com/uk/support/content.aspx?id=6196
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sortep1989:
i have tried this and still nothing... i have uninstalled everything from my pc related with the HTC and installed it again and still my pc recognise the HTC as an external drive (E:) but if i use commands from my terminal it says device not found :/
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sortep1989:
Problem with Recovery....

On my HTC One GPE wen i try to load recovery i get this error : View attachment 2538837 ???
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] clsA:
at what step did it fail .. are you using a GSM Phone it looks blue
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pterry30:
the photos you posted is what the HTC stock recovery looks like
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sortep1989:
when i try to ender recovery from the bootloader at start it sows me an android robot prossesing and then that icon sown in the picture pops and i have to reboot device otherwise nothing happens...
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vinokirk:
I'm on the MJ6 software. If I were to use Kingo, would my Knox still be 0x0?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Killberty:
Nope, from what i read it will trip knox.

hit 'thanks' if i helped you

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[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] radicalisto:
Think the exploit was closed after MJ3 - so don't think it works... I may be wrong however
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vinokirk:
Damn! Stuck without root then :(

Might just **** Knox off.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vinokirk:
Yeah, installed CF Auto root :)
[Sony Xperia ZR] samylyes2304:
Hi,

Since the 4.3 update on my ZR I have a big battery drain problem, with android OS eating up sometimes more than 50 % of my battery and keeping the phone awake for approximately 10 hours.

Anybody have a solution ?View attachment 2523378View attachment 2523384View attachment 2523386

Envoyé de mon C5502 en utilisant Tapatalk
[Sony Xperia ZR] Lasantha:
get wake lock detector or better battery stats to pin down,have u enabled location based wifi.it had huge drain on mine.i froze it using titanium
[Sony Xperia ZR] samylyes2304:
I did use BBS and I found out that my battery drain comes from mmc1_detect but I couldn't find out how to get rid of this wakelock, any one have any idea ?

Envoyé de mon C5502 en utilisant Tapatalk
[Sony Xperia ZR] itandy:
Seems like a SD card issue to me. Unless you're mounting and un-mounting the SD card all the time, it's not quite normal to have this wakelock for more than an hour.

Do you have another SD card to test? Or you might try formatting your existing SD card. It's possible some of the media files inside are corrupted.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xcyxoux:
Hello!

I've got bricked Iphone 5 clone on MTK6577.

This phone was bricked because I flashed wrong firmware, but it still detects as "MTK USB Port" (PID_0003) when I plug it in and don't press any buttons on it.

I have backup from the 100% same phone, both bricked and working phones were from the same seller, bought together and came in one box.

As I understand phone has a chance to be unbricked, because Windows still detects it (PID_0003 means that Bootrom is alive).

So what I did this last week to unbrick it:

I tryed to flash backup with different versions of Sp flash tool (from 3.12.06.01 to 3.1336.0.198)

I tryed to flash first two blocks (preloader and dsp_bl)

I tryed to reinstall drivers and changed them

I tryed to flash it on 5 different PCs with Windows Xp(two different), Windows 7, Windows 7 64, Windows 8

I changed COM port number.

And always got this error: S_DA_DRAM_NOT_SUPPORT (3004) and when I use older Sp Flash Tool versions it ends with error: S_DL_GET_DRAM_SETTINGS_FAIL (5054). Even if I flash only PRELOADER and DSP_BL blocks.

How it happens:

I disconnect the device from PC, choose scatter file in Sp Flash Tool, push "Download" button, connect the device.

After that red line fills in the bottom 100% and after some seconds MTK USB Port dissapears from device manager and I hear sound of "unplugged device" (sometimes it sounds twice). In the bottom of Sp Flash Tool driver name changes to DA USB VCOM Port and S_DA_DRAM_NOT_SUPPORT (3004) error appears.

I have no idea what to do and anyway thanks to everybody for your answers and advices in this thread.

Some details about the phone from MTK Droid Tools:

Hardware : MT6577 (MT6589 is Fake!)

Model : iPhone5

Build number : ALPS.ICS2.MP.V1.18

Build date UTC : 20130822-011857

Android v : 4.2.0

Baseband v: MAUI.11AMD.W12.22.SP.V14, 2013/07/01 20:22

Kernel v : 3.0.13 (root@microhand-desktop) (gcc version 4.4.3 (GCC) ) #1 SMP Thu Aug 22 09:17:28 CST 2013

Uboot build v : MAIN2.2.ubt.2443

LCD Driver IC : 1-nt35510_mipi

Also here is screenshot of Sp Flash Tool 3.1336.0.sn198 when I get this error.

If you need any other information, just ask and I'll do my best to get it. Please help!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] UltraWelfare:
Can you boot your phone on Recovery?or it doesn't provide any power?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xcyxoux:
I can't boot phone in any way.

I tryed different combinations of buttons. The only combination I got is "HOME" and "POWER" buttons.

When I hold them for 5 seconds and release - device manager redetects MTK USB Port.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] UltraWelfare:
I think your device has an iOS operating system.Why are you posting in Android Q&A?or am I wrong?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xcyxoux:
It's not an iOS device, MTK Droid tools wouldn't detect it if it's a iOS device. I'm sure, and it wouldn't be detected as MTK USB Port (PID_0003) when I plug it in.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] UltraWelfare:
I don't mean that...I mean it has iOS operating system.Like it doesn't have Google Play or anything that's related to google.It has App Store - iTunes and stuff of Apple...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xcyxoux:
Before I bricked it interface was iOS-like, that's right. But it's android.

So how can I unbrick it?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Noob_XDA:
First of all, read this first http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2160490
[MENTION=5119815]rua1[/MENTION] is the creator of MTK Droid Tool.

And for the love of your phone, do NOT flash the first 2 item [uncheck the first 2 boxes in SP Flash Tool]

if u r not flashing whole firmware.

Read the tutorial and u will know why.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xcyxoux:
Thanks for the answer!

When I bricked it I used Sp flash tool which flashes one whole .bin file. So I think preloader and dsp_bl are not "native" now.

Anyway I'll read the tutorial.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xcyxoux:
Now I know why, but I still don't know how to unbrick the phone
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Noob_XDA:
Which part did u flash? Every check box? [firmware] or few parts only [download]?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xcyxoux:
When I bricked it I used special version of Flash tool and single .bin file. Screenshot in attach.

After that I tryed out other versions of Flash Tool and with checkboxes too.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Noob_XDA:
U mentioned u have backup. How did u make the backup? With flash tool or MTK droid tool?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xcyxoux:
That's right. But I have backup not exactly from this phone but from the same phone from the same seller and they both came in one box.

I used Mtk droid tools 2.5.2 to make backup from alive phone.

After making backup I prepared blocks for Flash Tool with MTK Droid tools.

When I try to flash it I get the same errors.

I recorded video how it happens Link
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Noob_XDA:
Can u try flashing just boot.img & system.img

If it still fail, read this guide on how to recover from flashing wrong preloader.bin http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1943442
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xcyxoux:
Flashing boot.img and system.img leads to the same situation.

I read this guide on how to recover from flashing wrong preloader, I can't activate META mode. I tryed different combinations of buttons and still no luck - PC doesn't detect it as Preloader COM Port or VCOM Port. The only device it detects is MTK USB Port with PID=0003. When I try to flash it can detect VCOM Port after red line fills on 100%, but after that it fails.

I even found testpoint for this device but it reacts the same. At all.

DRAM is broken? But I didn't touch the hardware except battery.

That is why I created this thread. :/
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Noob_XDA:
In that guide, to enter META mode

For MT6575/ 77

With the battery out, hold the volume up, don't let go & plug in the USB cable will activate META mode for few seconds...Typically, you need to click Download at SP Flash Tool before entering META mode or it will auto disconnected...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xcyxoux:
That's right, but it doesn't work. No device is detected without battery and any other combinations of buttons don't work.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Noob_XDA:
Did u press download first & only then connect your usb cable?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xcyxoux:
Yes, I did so. I spent a week trying this with different drivers, PCs. The only thing - I did it with the only cable.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Noob_XDA:
The problem is the preloader controls the usb comm. Now with wrong preloader - no proper comm.

What phone bin file did u flash to cause brick?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xcyxoux:
I flashed this firmware: http://www.shop-shenzhen.com/flv/D09.rar

There are two bin files and flash tool inside.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Noob_XDA:
That's a very big file. 610MB?? What phone is it for?

At this point I can only think of

1. try flash correct preloader & hope it'll download

2. try using test point to initiate download

Good Luck
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] ikyorince:
well, I've been using touchwiz ROMS ever since I got this phone last year. I've tried a few AOSP roms and liked 'em.... but the one thing that made me shift back to TW ROMS is because the videos LAG in AOSP roms. I mean seriously? why would it lag? not all the videos but some of high resulation ones..... Does anyone know about this thing?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rishi89020:
Hi.

I have read other threads on my current issue, but i didnt find a sloution.

I updated my s3 to XXEMG6 4.1.2 and my phone got stuck in bootloops frequently and recently the 4.3 update came out and i updated it and the phone ran smoothly till today and my phone cant get off bootloop. can someone explain to me what must i do? must i get it for a repair or must i flash it with some rom?

much help needed!

Thanks
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tallman43:
What would help other people to post answers for you is if you could list what you have done to solve the problem..There are lost of things you can do but it would be helpful to list what you have done to solve the problem, so that people are not posting answers that you have already tried..:) Also don't forget to read the stickies on the subject..:good:
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
As you have already read and tried all the fixes then you need a service centre repair .
[General Questions and Answers] ravinewaters:
I will mainly use the tablet for reading PDF and browsing. I prefer a tablet with:

1. Screen size big enough for reading

2. Wi-fi only

3. High ppi

4. Not laggy

5. Good battery

6. Stylus if possible

7. Support for OS update

I have been eyeing iPad air, but many good Android tablets are coming (Nexus 10 2, Samsung TabPro 10.1). So I need some suggestions. Thank you.
[General Questions and Answers] amirTor:
Well, it depends on prices in your country...

GSMArena made a pretty good comparison between popular tablets: just search "GSMArena tablet shopping guide"

(I'm not allowed to post external links)

To my opinion, if your main purpose is to read a pdf files, and you don't mind a not-so-slick look and feel,

i would definitely recommend the nexus10 over other tablest in the mixture of price (especially if you can buy it thru Google Play Market), performance, screen and future update (official or by xda dev).

I don't know what would the nexus10 2 feature over the prev model, but be advised that it would cost much higher

(again- if GMarket is not available).
[General Questions and Answers] killall:
My Nexus 7 is fine for reading PDF's
[General Questions and Answers] aarish1:
Go for Kindle fire if you want to read things only..
[General Questions and Answers] Rezaldy94:
yeah, Kindle fire is good tablet. Go for Kindle Fire HD great specs great price