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[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] reta123:
Gapps problem

Hello, just joined this board so bear with me.

I was on Cm 13 for a long time but finally got around to updating to LOS 14.1 today. It all went well, I wiped everything except external SD with TWRP and flashed lineage-14.1-20170308-nightly-i9300-signed.zip and also open_gapps-arm-7.1-nano-20170311.zip.

The phone boots and works like a charm. But I have a lot of problems with every Google service. I can sign in in the first step of the setup process and I can also install one app. Then I get time out errors in play store (code:495) I already tried the whole clean cache thing. After this I tried the sign out and back in of yor google account... But I cant sign back in (erro: Cant communicate with the google servers, please check your network). All other network related things work well. I also had problems when I tried to connect my Gdrive to my WhatsApp, so I assume it has sth to do with the version of Gapps I use. Maybe Im using the wrong one?

Thanks in advance
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] L0stMyMind:
Bricked my Phone

Hi,

I have a problem with my GT-I9300. A while ago I did a OTA update. Afterwards the phone didn't start anymore. I flashed the stock rom with Odin and it worked well for a few months. Then it rebooted and didn't start up again. Neither the recovery nor download-mode worked. After inserting a new battery I could factory reset it, but it got stuck on the Samsung logo. I tried to flash a custom ROM this time (Official LineageOS 14.1) but Odin spat out an Error (don't know what). Then I tried to flash TWRP --

Error: <ID:0/005> Added!!

<ID:0/005> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..

<ID:0/005> File analysis..

<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/005> Initialzation..

<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/005> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/005> recovery.img

<ID:0/005> FAIL!

<ID:0/005>

<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

Same happens with another version of TWRP and CWM. Then I tried to flash a stock ROM --

Error: <OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/005> Added!!

<ID:0/005> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..

<ID:0/005> File analysis..

<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/005> Initialzation..

<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/005> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/005> boot.img

<ID:0/005> FAIL!

<ID:0/005>

<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

In recovery mode trying to factory reset just gives me this (see attachment).

I had a similar problem with another S3. But flashing LineageOS 14.1 worked perfectly.

I hope you can help me out with this!

Thx
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ibuprophen:
I feel your pain!!!

My d2vzw does the same thing too for the Official LOS14.1...

I had figured out, somewhat, of a workaround with the Experimental release (basically performs a CM to LOS migration) and though it had worked, it still had some minor challenges.

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---------- Post added at 04:31 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:27 PM ----------

Did you use both the stock factory firmware AND the PIT file using Odin?

The PIT file is the "Partition Information Table" that sets all the required factory partitions for the firmware to install appropriately.

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[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] L0stMyMind:
<ID:0/005> Added!!

<ID:0/005> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..

<ID:0/005> File analysis..

<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/005> Initialzation..

<ID:0/005> Set PIT file..

<ID:0/005> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!

<ID:0/005> Can't open the specified file. (Line: 1831)

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

I checked re-partition.

Found a Pit file:

<ID:0/005> Added!!

<ID:0/005> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..

<ID:0/005> File analysis..

<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/005> Initialzation..

<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/005> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/005> boot.img

<ID:0/005> FAIL!

<ID:0/005>

<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

Now it fails at the boot.img
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ibuprophen:
I've seen Odin error out at that step that points to one of 3 things:

1) USB cable isn't performing correctly for this. If so, you'll need to use a different one. Or even try a different USB Port.

2) The Odin version may not be the right one. Try another version of Odin.

3) The wrong firmware version is being flashed. Double check your devices Firmware version and that it matches the one your trying to flash.

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[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MigoMujahid:
As referred before, Odin fail after trying to flash boot.img, you should try Odin 3.04, it fixed the issue to many users before, flash the rom using PDA, try without pit files first.

Press "thanks" if i helped ;)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] L0stMyMind:
I tried out 5 different cables but they all worked the same. Tried all usb-ports too, same with them. Odin 3.03, 3.10, 3.11 and 3.12 did the same errors...

So 3.04 is less buggier than 3.12? I'll try it out later on thx!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ibuprophen:
Have you looked at any of the following threads that also apply to your device:

[FULL FIX]S3 TO FACTORY STATE unroot/stock recovery/reset binary counter/stock ROM

Galaxy S3 I9300/I9300T Stock Kernels & Bootloaders

Samsung Galaxy S3 LTE - ROMs, Kernels, MODs, Recoveries, Themes

I hope they help!

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[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nura4DS:
pc software download?

mission: access basic files on device storage and sd card from pc

Handset model and Android V [device A]: Samsung Galaxy III 19305(t)

PC OS [device B]: Windows 7 ultimate unreg.

back log; devices mentioned have been inherited by user [unit x].

issues; device B continues to have poor browsing capacity causing to many parameters for unit X while searching for appropriate software downlaods to accommodate device A.

Many downlaods have been attempted and installed to device B, these include, (not limited to);

KIES

SAMSUNG LINK

PC SUITE FOR SAMSUNG

thumbzilla register now already a member

samsung mobile phone USB driver

sit rep:

clicking hap-hazardly through lo4d.com and samsung/support in an attempt to discern appropriate negotiations;

Requesting EVAC
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] unitop4:
Think i have a bricked gt-19300 s3 on my hands. Im able to flash a kernel through odin but i cant flash a bootloader though through odin.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] umarmalikbest:
HELp me sir

sir i have galaxy s3 korean shv-e210k and i want to use note 3 custom rom that is in s2 i9100:p available on this link https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s2/dev...om-revolution-rom-ux-2014-build-2-22-t2607749

if any developer port this rom i very thanks for and if not than atleast:crying: guide me for porting:fingers-crossed:
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] umarmalikbest:
i have s3 korean version shv-e210k i have install and try to install many of roms of i9300 with arter97 and devil kernel but data connection not working i also set APN but still not working please give me any patch for this that is why i can't use i9300 rom
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nura4DS:
can't find appropriate usb driver program for this phone!

Am using a win7pc

Got ext?

srs
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hawaiihemd:
http://developer.samsung.com/galaxy/others/android-usb-driver-for-windows
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] S3Pleb.:
Can I flash a stock rom using custom recovery instead of Odin? Because this.... thing isn't detecting my phone in download mode.

Don't give me the usual "update drivers, try keis, etc" bull**** treatment, it doesn't work.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MigoMujahid:
Well, the answer is no, you can't, and here's another treatments, try using another cable or use the other ports available in your pc/laptop, it's also recommended to use the rear ports of your PC, and check your USB socket as well :)

These treatments are the ONLY workaround here, that's all i can say, and i doubt there would be a better answer :)

Also as an advise, next time you post an issue, post it kindly, because answers to your post depend on the way you posted :)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] S3Pleb.:
I knew this was coming the moment I posted it... The O-ascetic type of comment. Look, I was fed up with a problem that I've been struggling with for 2 months, my "insult" is directed to NO one. Also, those treatments never work, It's not a cable problem nor a port problem.

Turns out Odin was just being ****ty, I re-installed it few times and tried an older version and now it works.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MigoMujahid:
Good to know, i always stick with Old versions like 3.07 or 3.09, they work quite well with old phones like s2 and s3....
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] themo7:
hey guys i have probleme about MTP mode icant .....so when i connect my s3 neo duos with my pc windows 8.1 he charging only .the MTP desapire

im have activate the deboging mode + *#0808# Nothing has changed Nothing has changedNothing has changed

so can u give me solution please and thans
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] silence8787:
i9305 bootloop data recovery

Hey,

getting a friends S3 (i9305)* which suddenly won't boot (stuck at Galaxy-Animation for over 30m every time). I guess some eMMC error in boot or system. So i guess i'm out of luck with a EFS-Backup, guess theres no hidden solution from official download/recoverymode? ;)

Haven't flashed with Odin about 7 years, never used Heimdall. Would prefer Heimdall because i've no windows VM ready atm.

Primary goal is to backup his mediafiles on internal sd.

Now the question: Can i flash with heimdall/odin (without wiping!) some TWRP versions till i found a compatible one with his android version to make a backup of the internal storage? If not, is it possible in Odin/Heimdall to flash a official rom without wiping userdata/internal storage? So i would try a 4.4.4 Germany DBT and hope it works without EFS :confused: :fingers-crossed:

Any thougths / ideas?

Greetings,

silence

*Androidversion / Branding unknown, he says it's official rom, no custom flashing before, no root, and he didn't make the last (or even some of the last) updates.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hawaiihemd:
Alllllllright, now I will try to get a few things straight or at least convey them to the best of my knowledge, which comes from i9300. Should all apply to i9305 just the same.

1) EFS resides in a separate partition. So if the boot or system partition is toast, doesn't mean EFS is too.

2) As long as you don't try to flash anything with twrp, twrp does not care what version of android you have. Just make SURE you have the right image for your device.

3) Flashing any version of twrp will not delete any user data

4) provided there are no mount errors, you could simply backup data & efs partition in twrp AND (speculation after this point, but I don't see why not...) copy /data/media via terminal in twrp to an external SD card.

Good luck.

-- edit --

Just tested with my old i9300...

Copying /data/media, which the user data resides in, worked just fine. Even easier than I thought because I forgot about TWRP's own file manager.

So provided the emmc survives a flash to recovery partition via heimdall or Odin and the other partitions are intact, backup should be a piece of cake.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fagouma:
Hello.

Is there a way to find and download cyanogenmod roms? I want the latest CM11 snapshot for my galaxy s3 but can't find a link or a file somewhere. Gapps for that version is kind of hard,too. Any ideas or info?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ibuprophen:
Which S3 do you have?

***Please Note: As always, I welcome any member to help with further valuable information/clarification for any of my posts.

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[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fagouma:
The international version.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lexfx:
Hi im on the i9300 (int version) running Ressurection Remix7.1.2_r17 0626 nightly

I dont know if this is a general issue with the audio on all lineageos builds because ive only found 1 post online about it with no fix on a seperate forum

(posted on rom thread but no replies yet)

At random times while the phone is in sleep/screen off, it loses sound ( or the means to run sound files ) on internal/external drives. (noticed with alarms/music player/notifications) just not working at all untill you reboot the device.

I mentioned the means to run the sound file rather than just "no audio" because when i notice it happening ( alarm goes off but only vibrates rather than an audio tone) i try my music player and it doesnt play a listed music track. just shows the song with the tracker at 00:00.

To get it to work i have to reboot the device and its fine and then a couple hours later its gone again.

Ive tried full wiping and reinstalling older versions, updating to latest builds but still the same.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ibuprophen:
Was it the the following thread you posted your question on?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3270121

Another way is to PM [MENTION=4817632]varund7726[/MENTION] (the Developer from the OP).

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[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lexfx:
Yeah thats the one.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ninohs:
Hi guys...i am running a custom rom,xenonhd...is there any way to unroot and keeping this rom?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hawaiihemd:
Well in the 2nd post in the xenonhd thread it says that SuperSu is included. So just try the unroot option in the SuperSu app and see.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SocrasPt:
Hi, i have a issue with my S3 cant pass boot logo.

Download mode works but Recoverymode does not.

I ve tried to restore the firmware wit odin and gives me fail

can this be possible hardware malfunction?

I belive its S3 international version

Ive also tried diferent usb ports and cables sugested
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ibuprophen:
Are you using the PIT file with the Firmware in ODIN too?

The PIT file is the "Partition Information Table" that provides the Partition Information for the Firmware (basically what goes on which partition).

To see if it's an International one, you can either look under the battery and see if it has the "I9300" or when you're in download mode, the information at the top of the screen is tiny but, also has that information too (you may need a magnifying glass... LMAO).

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[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SocrasPt:
Hi, its the i9300 version

Im only puting the the .md5 file on the PA section.

Pit is empty.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] audit13:
Have you tried using a different computer? You confirmed the model # in download mode? Tried different versions of Odin?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] S3Pleb.:
Phone kept booting in safe mode, stupid me decided to wipe everything while forgetting that I didn't have the ROM file in my sd card. Phone stuck at Samsung logo now, not sure if it's hard or soft bricked. I can't go into recovery mode which means I can't flash another recovery image. I can half go into Download mode tho. HALF. Power button+ Home Button + Volume down, it asks me to press Volume up to continue. I do it, nothing happens. I really really need fixes, help?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hamica:
I need help.

I was on Hyper v8 rom, then i wanted to install ressurection rom, but when installed it id stuck at boot loop .... several time i wiped everything (cache, dalvik, facrtory, dada, internal) .. i think my device is not hard bricked since i can still go to recovery and download mode, i reinstalled stock rom with odin several time, differnet ones (cro, uk, poland ... ) and it all goes smootihly in oding, 1 success 0 failed, then my phone resets and goes to stock recovery and it writes in it , E:failed to mount /efs (Invalid argument) , how can i fix it, im trying everything for 2 days now nothing, i installed cm latest, ressurection, hyper mm v10,, gaps all that with latest twrp but it alwasy goes to samsung logo or cm logo, and it just stands there, did i ruined bootloader or what ever, im not so good with tehese kind of stufs, i even sinstalled cwm and then super su in it, it all goes well all succes but always stuck on logo on custom rom,

BTW. When i stall stock rom/firmware with odin its all goes well, but it doestn go behind samsung galaxy s3 i9300 logo, it just resets to stock recovery and its says invalid argument( i wrote about it already) and then i wipe dalvik ,cache, factroy reset in it and reboot, and it stucks at s3 logo... any solutions ...

bad englist.

UPDATE - fixed. http://www.widefide.com/mobile/galaxy-s3-boot-problem-solution
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gerardhavercroft:
Optimising apps boot loop

Hi.

I did my first rooting/flashing operation today on my old S3. I flashed Omega V61 with TWRP. Everything seemed to work just fine.

I now have an issue with the phone getting stuck in an 'optimising apps' boot loop. I know this happens across some galaxy android devices from what I've seen on various forums. Is there an easy? I am a total noob so start with the dumbest suggestions...I've probably missed something basic.

Thanks!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hawaiihemd:
Hey, welcome to the forum!

Generally, It would help if you gave us more info. To know e.g. which files you used exactly (include a link) would probably help someone to help you.

I personally have never encountered a "real" bootloop when the system went as far as optimizing the apps, which can take quite some time. And it's been a long time since I used that rom personally. It's been outdated since forever it seems like.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SirPope:
Samsung Galaxy S3 hotspot works while 3G only

If I have it set to auto it goes to 4G and my other phones and devices connect but have no internet connection. I do pay for hotspot and I'm not over my limit. My other phones on the same Sprint plan share the 4G hotspot internet fine. The S3 was my intended hub device for the rest and 3g isn't fast enough. I've tried soft and hard reset. Phone is stock running 4.4 and works fine otherwise. Thanks in advance
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hawaiihemd:
Hey, welcome to the forum!

4G? So you got a i9305 then? No idea. The i9305 has a dedicated Q&A section. Probably you'll have more luck asking there!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] milewap:
How to push ROM and GAPPS,on micro sd

Hay on my s3 gt-i9300 internacional,I accidentally deleted os without backup.Now I can only go to twrp recovery,also I have a laptop with Ubuntu OS...on Ubuntu(laptop)

work mtp and adb.I read on google about push and pull terminal commands,but I do not know

how to push ROM and GAPPS to micro sd?How to I do it to to get,again working device....:confused:
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lm22222:
help here

hello guys

i just have a samsung galaxy s3 lte, and the screen is anyway black : removing batery then holding power button for 5/10/30min.. nothing to do..

but the phone still boot up, and i just wish to use it as a mobile/cell hotspot.

my question : is there a way to flash it, easily or not, with a custom rom with android-hotspot (and usb thethering?) automatically enabled as startup?

my goal is to refurbish it as a cell wifi hotspot, with why not usb thethering, that's all

thank you for help
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ksuhiyp:
Guys, i have bad cache partition after failure data wipe via twirp, which caused into bootloop for CM (android 4.4 ), is there a way to get it back to life without wiping apps data where i will not loose app login sessions etc?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ralfbergs:
CM 12.1 only boots in "safe mode"

Hi guys.

My sis has an issue with her S3. The device wouldn't boot anymore. As soon as the GUI comes up and you would normally see the screenlock PIN prompt, it would restart the GUI.

I can boot the device and log in if I boot into "safe mode," but that doesn't help as I don't know what caused this, and I can't use Titanium Backup to back everything up to prepare a clean reinstall.

I have already cleared cache and dalvik-cache, but to no avail. I tried reinstalling CM 12.1 and GApps, but the device still exhibits the same problem.

Any advice what to do now? If I could boot the device normally only once, then I would create backups of all apps using Titanium, and then I would reinstall the device with the latest CM14.1....

BTW, I can log in as root using adb, but I don't know where to look... I've taken a logcat, but I personally can't spot anything that would be the cause of the GUI restarts...

Kind regards,

Ralf
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cao:
I have an international s3 with rooted 4.3 firmware and I'm happy as a clam with it, but I've recently got a smart bracelet that works with the H-Band app which only runs on versions 4.4 or above, which I'd like to use even if the blood pressure sensor is a joke, the sleeping patters are of interest to me.

I've initially tried to find an older app version but it doesn't exist, then I figured I should do some research and upgrade my firmware and then things got really complicated as the information I generally find is outdated, cyanogenmod doesn't exist anymore, found a version to download but their pc software is not working either, and I don't really know which version to choose out of so many.

My needs are met by the original software, I don't play games, I sometimes watch youtube, other than that I sporadically answer the phone if I feel like I really should and that's about it.

I thought maybe someone with more experience on the matter could recommend me a 4.4 version that's stable, old, working, without fancy artsy stuffs and etcs. Alternatives on this whole upgrade idea are also welcomed, albeit I don't think there are any. There's a chance that a secondary app exists out there, as these smart bracelets are copies of copies of copies of other products and maybe two companies built their own individual apps, but I couldn't find one that works with my particular bracelet model.

If someone could just point me towards fw that suits me, I can manage from there (hopefully) :)

Thank you
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
hi guys! I just got an I9300, surprisingly it's already rooted. and it appears to be running on an Orange Firmware?? where should I start if I wanna flash a custom rom? :o