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[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Prataap:
Hello everyone,

Can anyone tell me the best kernel and ROM for galaxy S3 GT-I9300 which is stable n gives good battery backup??

Currently I'm running Paranoid android kitkat(decent performance) in my s3 which gives only around 2hrs 15min of screenon time… i have greenify installed which stops all apps from running and still is not of much help. :(

Also there's frequent system force closes when using music app or few other apps. even the default cyanogenmod based camera provided does not work…

Tasker also seems to automatically stop working for some reason n I have to open the app manually to start it again.

Been using this ROM for 2 months now.

I do sincerely appreciate the paranoid android team for their amazing work, and it's one of the most stable one's out there. :thumbup: Waiting for their next release :cool:

But I'm in search of yet another amazing ROM so as to keep my phone in perfect working condition.

I have already searched all the forums n totally confused on which one to go for :confused:

Will appreciate if someone using stable kernel n ROM help me out in choosing the best kernel (if required) and ROM so that it gives a good battery backup and performance without system force closes what so ever. :D

Thank you :)

Sent from my GT-I9300
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stevica Smederevac:
Slim or Slim based roms +Boeffla kernel=victory;)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Prataap:
Okay Thank you, will try that out soon. :thumbup::)

Sent from my GT-I9300
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Eliminate007:
Whats the Album art Size?

Is the Album Art Size same as the Screen Size?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dark_bolt88:
i jst wanted to know either our s3i9300has mali 400mp gpu or 400mp4 gpu because many of the sites says our s3 has mali400mp4 gpu but in antutu benchmark it says i have mali 400mp gpu
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Prataap:
Playstore force closes and android.process.media stopping

Hello everyone,

I have a few problems in my phone running on Slimkat with Boeffla kernel. I would like to take some help and support from some expert users in this forum. :)

Device information:

Device: Samsung Galaxy S3 (I9300)

ROM name:Slimkat 4.4.4(Slim based rom)

ROM version and base: Slim-4.4.4 build 9.0 official -8312

Build number: slim_i9300-userdebug 4.4.4 KTU*4Q 8312 test-keys

kernel name & version: Boeffla kernal 2.5 Omnirom NG i9300

Any mods applied on top of it: just a few customizable through slimrom and boeffla config app.

Flashing style: clean

I've been having problem while trying to update a few apps via playstore which causes the playstore to force stop. Since then I'm not able to access playstore and it displays the message "Unfortunately playstore as stopped working". I have tried to clear the cache and data of playstore and had no luck. I have also tried clearing cache of google play services and didn't succeed. It seems to work for a few seconds and again stops and gives the same message. This has been one of the major problem.

I already tried doing a clean flash of Slimkat once again and had restored few apps from titanium backup and still faced the same problem while trying to update those apps from playstore! Now I'm not able to access playstore whatsoevr and keep getting the message "Unfortunately playstore as stopped working" while trying to open it.

The next problem I've been facing is that

android.process.media

keeps closing while I try to access the gallery from whatsapp to upload any picture or video! Other options such as camera, video or audio seems to wotk fine. The message I get while trying to upload is "Unfortunately process android.process.media as stopped working" as well as "Unfortunately whatsapp as stopped" and restarts whatsapp again. I have already tried all the ways I would find in the Internet and nothing seem to work which includes clearing cache, stopping media storage etc. What do I do about this?? :confused:

Along with this I keep getting the message "Unfortunately playstore as stopped working" each time I open any app installed in my phone, and this message repeats almost 3-4 times in each case. Which is really annoying. Help me out!! :fingers-crossed:

Ask me if any additional details are required if missed out.

Do I have to post this problem as a new Thread?

I would be really grateful if someone out there help me debug these issues and solve my problem. :)

Thank you.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blackspy15:
Help me :(

I really need your help, i rooted my samsung galaxy s3 i9300 and install rom.

But when I install rom there was no playstore and even file manager. :(

When I go to internet browser and download some apk files it says "can't open file"

What would I do? Someone?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SuperBommel:
If you installed a custom ROM, you need to install the GAPPS in case you want to use the Play Store. Which ROM did you install? What is the Android version? There are different packages of GAPPs, just search for GAPPS in this forum. They have different versions depending on the Android version and various package sizes (only Play Store and services up to "full Google experience").
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blackspy15:
I installed ROM Lollipop i9300 Galaxy S3 I9300 version 5.0.2 in needrom.com(sorry if I post it, my apology)

I tried everything, factory reset, odin, root and root again. but now my phone cannot reach until 30 seconds(i counted it) it nows hangin.

I will try your your comment supperbommel. feedback later hope i can restore my s3 root or unrooted :(
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SuperBommel:
Just in case you want to try this unoffical CM12 (this is no recommendation, just want to tell you which one is working for me :D):

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s3/development/wip-cyanogenmod-12-t2936990

GAPPS for 5.0.x with some explanation about different packages: http://xdaforums.com/paranoid-android/general/gapps-official-to-date-pa-google-apps-t2943900

I installed the pico modular package via recovery and installed other Google apps via Play Store.

Good luck!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blackspy15:
I am now in a bootloop and a dead s3 :(

Softbrick I think or maybe a hardbrick(SAD) I run into recovery wipe all but still got nothing.

Been trying to fix this but still I cant manage :(

Tried all of this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2586319 and some in this forum.

My computer runs a lot of download just to fix my s3 but still bootloop. I know I am not an expert and just trying with my own to save money but im dead :(

Let me sleep first hopefully when i woke up someone might give a hint in me. :((
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yusuf_adsas:
It's just a bootloop.

Update your bootloader from here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2189063 post #126

Flash from ODIN (put the file in bootloader in ODIN)

Also download roms from xda threads, it is better

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[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blackspy15:
I already did what you have said, but still in a bootloop and cannot move on. I already wait 5 mins and still I am stuck.

I think I've done wrong when im trying to recover my phone. I format/system,cache,preload,data and that's im in bootloop until now.

What do I have to do? :(
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Prataap:
Hey, have you flashed a custom recovery? If yes, which one do you have? Are you able to access the recovery?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yusuf_adsas:
Ok

So you flashed a cm12 rom and got into a bootloop right?

You did mention before that you successfully flashed a custom rom (the one without playstore)

First and foremost, when reporting a problem be sure to follow as what the OP says so we don't go back and forth; name of ROM, version, base, kernel, any special mods etc.

Which recovery mode you are using, version.

Also what variant of s3 do you have?! I assume it is i9300 (s3 international as you said)

Secondly, I dont know what recovery you are on? Twrp or philztouch? Which version?

I personnally use twrp and if you haven't done so, I suggest you try installing the latest version from ODIN. Download here http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/i9300/openrecovery-twrp-2.8.4.0-i9300.tar

This is for i9300 (s3 international only)

Thirdly, check if downloaded rom is a good download (check from its md5 if you know it) If unsure, download another one..any one.

You can try from the thread that [MENTION=6269213]SuperBommel[/MENTION] suggested.

Thirdly, you said you already updated your bootloader via ODIN right? Ok so that is done :good:

Fourthly, put the rom file in the external memory card.

Enter twrp recovery mode and wipe cache, dalvik cache, internal memory (NOT EXT SD CARD)

Format Data: YES

WARNING: You will lose all data from handphone so be sure to make a copy or move to your ext sd card first >>> Now because you are stuck in a bootloop and assuming you still CAN enter recovery mode; you must move the data (photos/music/etc etc) via recovery. You can do so using this here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1646108

Lastly, flash the downloaded rom from twrp recovery

See if that works out for you

Add info:

Be warned that first bootup takes longer on lollipop roms bcoz of the ART installation

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[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Costin Ramon:
new software?

I know that samsung skipped the 4.4 Kitkat version of android for i9300 ( low ram and errors ) , i'm running now a custom rom from back-to-n00t . I've read something about the new software 5.0 Lollipop . Sammobile sayd that this is the last update for i9300 . Will i9300 get 5.0 official ?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SuperBommel:
[MENTION=6310635]Costin Ramon[/MENTION]: No Lollipop for S3 from Samsung :( I am using the unofficial CM12 you can find in this forum. Stable for me
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tnbx:
Guys im usig tw echo rom 4.3 for the i9300 and miracast wont conect any way to fix it with a zip file ?

sent from my s3 i9300
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EeeK:
can i replace one samsung galaxy s3 motherboard with emmc problem with another motherboard of a samsung galaxy s3 with a cracked screen?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SamsungAngry:
Hello. I am in need of deleting an OS/ROM I installed on my device. I was trying to fix my Samsung Galaxy S3, and installed a ROM with a really crappy kernel, so now it doesn't work in any useful manner. Since I don't have an SD card, and can't install a new kernel, I was wondering how I could delete the OS, so it is soft bricked in order for me to re-install a better OS/ROM? I have what I believe is a better ROM, but I can't override the one I have installed with Odin, as it says FAIL!. Please help me, I am desperate to fix this phone, and I need to completely restore it to original STOCK functionality, so I can use it again. If you can help me reset the phone, and get it up and running again, that would be amazing. If you can please walk me through resetting it, installing a new ROM, and Kernel if possible, I will give you my soul ( or a Thanks!).

Info:

-Samsung Galaxy S3

-Not Connected to a Carrier ( Pay as you go thing)

-Model: SGH-I747

-United States

-Was Rooted, Then Soft Bricked during an Update , Then This Mess

-Android Version 4.3

-Kernel Version 3.0.31-2024954

-Build Number JSS15J.I747UCUEMJB

-Currently NOT rooted

Things I can't do:

-Use an SD card, I don't have one, and I am broke

-Sodder or mess with the phones internals

Please, if you can, provide links and instructions, I am out of options.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] albertowind:
yes sure! u have to search another GT-I9300 phone (or motherboard) :)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yusuf_adsas:
Hi

Careful there not to flash just any rom for s3 coz afaik the i747 is originally the s3 at&t release and have different hardware specs (better actually than the i9300 :D)

Looky here see if helps you

http://galaxys3root.com/att-galaxy-...-for-att-galaxy-s3-sgh-i747-stock-rooted-rom/

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2658486

Good luck

PS:I suggest you try restoring it to stock firmware first from the 1st link above.

Add info:

So firstly make sure you have at least ODIN version 3.09

If you just want to change the kernel and you already have a custom recovery, you can actually flash your desired custom kernel from recovery mode (as long as the kernel file is a zip file); just put the kernel file in the internal memory..no need for ext sd card

If you dont have a custom recovery mode yet, get it and flash via ODIN.

Link TO TWRP recovery for i747 via ODIN http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/d2att/openrecovery-twrp-2.8.4.0-d2att.tar

Remember to put a check mark on USB debugging in Setttings/developer options b4 you connect your device to ODIN.

**Developer options appear after you press 5-7 times on "build number" in Settings/About device

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[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Roboguy99:
Hi there,

After updating my custom ROM (listed below) my phone will no longer boot. Instead it sits at the "Samsung Galaxy SIII" screen for about 10 seconds before rebooting into recovery. Installing a custom kernel (also listed below) means the phone boots to the Cyanogenmod loading screen, my computer makes the device connected sound (obviously when it's plugged in) but it never leaves this screen.

To try and solve the issue I have done a complete factory reset, and wiped all caches. I've also tried a different ROM but got the same result, just with a different boot animation.

On a similar, but not definitely related note, I can't turn my phone off. When I select power off the phone switches off for a few seconds before booting into recovery.

Any help is appreciated.

Device: Samsung Galaxy SIII I9300

ROM Name: Cyanogenmod S3 Unofficial (Weekly 2.1) and Temasek's Unofficial Cyanogenmod 12 (Last Updated 2014-12-29)

Kernel: Alter kernel Beta 6

Mods: None

Flashing Style: I've tried both to no avail.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yusuf_adsas:
Hi

Make sure you have a good recovery, I use latest TWRP 2.8.4.0

Flash from ODIN get it here http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/i9300/openrecovery-twrp-2.8.4.0-i9300.tar

Download temasek cm12 again, I suggest you download the latest one v6.1 here https://s.basketbuild.com/devs/arter97/S3/ROM/Lollipop/Temasek

Coz sometimes a bad download can give you all these symptoms.

Be sure to install with a full wipe/clean install

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[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Roboguy99:
I'm currently using CWM Recovery, would you recommend switching? I have wiped all partitions numerous times and got the same result each time. MD5s for the files check out. Previously I have installed the ROM/kernel using adb sideload, should I be doing it a different way. Thanks for the suggestions though.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yusuf_adsas:
Ah so you're on CWM!

CWM is known for its inconsistency, change to TWRP recovery and flash the rom/kernel from there.

It should work now!

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[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Roboguy99:
Yeah I did that earlier (forgot to say, sorry). After doing so, the problem was fixed. Thanks anyway.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Reyko97:
How do I get rid of the Google Search Bar if it is possible without installing any launcher ? I'm currently on Temasek Unofficial v162.1.

Thanks
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yusuf_adsas:
Let's see if I still remember this :D

Longpress on the home screen until you get to homescrern menu. You will see like 3 dots in a form of triangle, swipe up from there and there is more menu where you can enable/disable the Google search bar.

Hope I still got it right

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[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] korouwang:
Help ReQ - get plugin on Tasker App

How can I get Galactic Night App as a plugin in Tasker app so that it can automatically perform an option from the galactic night.

Can anyone modify the app for this...
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stevica Smederevac:
Yusuf still got it:D
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Reyko97:
Unforunately, I have no 3 dots...[IMG="No dots here..."]http://shrani.si/f/Z/lJ/7F6wlCZ/109649528689840997912861.jpg[/IMG]
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stevica Smederevac:
You don't have 3 dots between settings and widgets?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Reyko97:
No, I don't. Do you have a diffrent rom ?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stevica Smederevac:
I don't know what launcher Tamasek is using on 4.4. but if dont have 3 dots,you have something else when you press left button. You'll see some other launcher settings and there you can find option to remove google search.

Try to find launcher setting,take a screenshoot so we can help.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Reyko97:
It's using the Google Now Launcher, but I can't seem to find the settings for it.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stevica Smederevac:
:banghead::banghead: You really think that Google will give you the option to remove fundamental function of their launcher?

I don't think so but maybe i am wrong since i use only 2,3 google apps and launcher is not one of them;)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Reyko97:
I know, that's why I wrote if it is possible to delete it somehow or make it not run...
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yusuf_adsas:
You can only see the '3 dot menu' i.e. have the option to enable/disable Google Search Bar if you're on CM launcher (Trebuchet.apk)

If somehow you lost Trebuchet.apk after installing the Gapps, just push it to /system/app or /system/priv-app again (I forget) from original rom

L[emoji3] L absolutely right

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[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yunusemredar:
in cwm, i cant find wipe battery stats. i look advanced but it is not there pls help me
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yusuf_adsas:
I don't use CWM anymore but I don't think TWRP has it either. If I want to delete batterystats I do it in /data/system/ and delete batterystats.bin and reboot

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[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Reyko97:
How do I download it ?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Crepe12:
Bootloop

Can someone help me ?, I'm stuck in a bootloop and i cant get out of it. I tried wiping cache and data but still no luck, I tried flashing official rom but it still keep on bootlooping. Need your help please :crying:
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stevica Smederevac:
If you have proper firmware for your model a you flash it with Odin,everything should be fine.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimmytwotimes.parker:
Yeah, sounds Like He flashed a bad rom.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yusuf_adsas:
Why don't you extract it from the ROM file and push it to the respective /system/ folder

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[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] farsa:
Hello. I have a problem, I turned off "Directshare Manager" process in my android yesterday, however, I want to turn it on again now. Unfortunately, since I turned it off yesterday, now althouugh it is turned on, the process has not started. How can I start the process again?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soundacer:
Not sure what way to go

Hi I am sort of a noobe having a little bit of experience in rooting my Samsung Ace a few years ago with great help from XDA forums and was glad I did because it gave that phone a great lease of life.

I am now the owner of the Galaxy s3 I9300 (Android Version 4.3) and would like to root this phone I have been reading many great forum post's here on XDA but there are a few different methods on how to do it.

I noted that these are required:

Oden, should I use the latest version 3.xx ??

CF-Auto-Root using correct tar.md5 for phone being rooted.

Recovery example TWRP.

Would the above complete the rooting of the s3 ??

Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Reyko97:
I downloaded Xposed Framework and fixed the error by downloading the GEL settings module.

Thanks for the help
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] r25txe:
Yes, and just in case it is any issue, your refurbed device will have the IMEI of your 'cracked screen's phone.

If you need to carry over the IMEI, use an EFS backup/restore app to do it, although I can't think of a reason you'd possibly need to except that the IMEI of the cracked screen is reported stolen and/or is network restricted in some way.

---------- Post added at 01:06 ---------- Previous post was at 00:43 ----------

Yes, as long as your phone is not bootloader locked.

If you are unsure about this, come back to us first before you do ANYTHING as if you try to flash files via Odin on a locked device you would almost certainly brick it.

If you need to check with us about your bootloader we will need your phone's model number and build number (as seen in About Phone in Settings).

Also boot into Download Mode (Vol Down + Home + Power) (press Vol Up to confirm you want to enter Download Mode at the prompt) and tell us what is written on the screen in the top left. Press and hold Power button to reboot phone normally once you've noted what's on the screen.

Assuming you're sure you're not bootloader locked, while you're at that you might as well flash an updated ROM such as KiKat (4.4.x) or Lollipop (5.x.x) if you're feeling very brave in addition to what you described you're going to flash! ;)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EeeK:
Mine gt-i9300 have this emmc motherboard problem but I found one gt-i9305 which have this spolit lcd screen.

Will this work?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] finbris:
How have you guys gone on about prioritizing notifications regarding the LED? I am running Cyanogenmod at the moment, but I am not sure if this is a rom/app/device specific question. What I mean is that I find it very annoying if I set the LED colors to follow a certain pattern, regarding the app that creates the notification, only to realize that the LEDs color is set to whichever notification is the most recent.

I would like to get a glimpse of the importance of the most important notification that my phone has, by simply looking at the color of the LED. I for example regard missed calls as very important, and whenever there is one, I would like the LED to be red.

Edit: Right after posting this, my friend pointed me to right direction. It seems that an app called Light Flow has options for the notification priorities. Never mind this post. :)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] r25txe:
Different device entirely.

The ..5 has LTE and 2Gb of RAM so in some senses it will be an upgrade. However, the ..5 will operate on different network bands so whether this will be any good to you depends on where the ..5 came from and whether it uses the same network bands as your ...0 model.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soundacer:
First of all thank you the reply here is the information I got from the phone I would like to root:

In download mode, top left of screen:

Odin Mode (in red printing)

Product Name: GT-I9300

Custom Binary Downloaded: NO

Current Binary: Samsung Official

System Status: Official

Information from settings "about device"

Model Number: GT-I9300

Build Number: JSS15J.I9300XXUGMK6

Don't think I am brave enough at the moment to attempt a ROM update like Kit Kat lol

Do you think all is ok with the above ????
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] r25txe:
It appears you are not bootloader locked.

You can use Odin to flash TWRP and then run CF-Autoroot.

And you should update to a KitKat ROM at least, I always found it a big imporvement over JellyBean.