yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] itsLYNDZ:
Is version 8.0 still the most stable version of this ROM?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] itsLYNDZ:
Is there any way to get the messages to pop up over the lockscreen with this ROM? So I can read them without unlocking my phone.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] #1n00b:
If you use hangouts you can try the hangouts widget. Just a suggestion, I haven't used this rom in about a month or so.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] itsLYNDZ:
Im having trouble getting any pictures taken with the stock camera to stay on my external SD Card, regardless of what SD Card I put in. Ill take a picture, but once the phone reboots, its gone from my SD Card. I even checked before and after rebooting in Root Explorer. Its there, but then the whole "Camera" folder in DCIM is gone after rebooting the phone. Any suggestions as to how I can get my pictures to stay on my SD Card so I dont fill my internal memory with photos? Running version 7.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] chispas109:
Has anyone used quite hours feature? I have it enabled but it doesn't work or i just don't know how to use it.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ShernDog:
Has anyone experienced random reboots and then bootloop? I get a random freeze while doing normal things, and then it shuts off and goes into bootloop. It's happened 3 times and clearing dalvik and cache don't do anything.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] taptotap:
soft brick on install... ?

Hi All

Its been a while since I messed with this stuff and perhaps I'm missing the obvious.... I've probably forgotten enough that I would consider myself a newb-again.

I just got an unlocked sgh-t999 that I am using with Mobilicity. I upgraded to 4.3 OTA. (I'm an unsure if it was the update or not...)

I came across this rom... it looks great and thought I might give it a try.

- Download latest SlimRoms and latest gapps and put them on your sd card

Got this one - Slim-d2lte-4.4.4.build.7.0-OFFICIAL-5979 (http://www.slimroms.net/index.php/d...3343-slim-d2lte-4-4-4-build-7-0-official-5979)

- Boot to recovery

Installed TWRP from Odin (I'm pretty sure it was the latest release but can't find the original link I got it from... or rather don't remember)

- In TWRP choose advanced in wipe section and wipe dalvik, cache, system and data

done, np :)

- Flash ROM

good

- Flash Gapps

here's where I remember it being a bit strange... when I went to flash the Gapps package I could not locate it in the directory in TWRP (ext sd)

- Reboot, setup and enjoy.

... and brick. :(

Its not the first time I've had to unbrick something but its been a while... anyway I found some useful posts here and basically started to unbrick using a method for a hard-bricked device (installing unbrick img on sd), then figured out that perhaps it was not hard-bricked, but soft bricked. Found and used Root66's T999_UVUEMJC, then updated toT999_UVUENC2, which is where I am at now.

My question is, could it be TWRP?

Or, did I need to do something with the rooted OTA update before installing this rom?... something to do with the bootloader (going from 4.3 to 4.4.4? I thought you could go up, not down)?

I also found this on another site 'Now copy/paste the downloaded Android 4.4.4 ROM zip and Google Apps zip files to your SD card. Make sure the files are in the SD card root (not in any folder).' I had the files in a folder, I believe... I've done this from folders on other devices before... is this something different with the sgh-t999?

I want to try again, but am trying to troubleshoot what the problem might be...

Any help is greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

:)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] nirogu325:
I suggest redownloading the ROM just to be safe. TWRP? The latest is 2.8.1.0 (download the .tar version for ODIN). You upgraded the bootloader correctly so discard that. ROM and GApps can be in any folder you want, but before, please do all wipes (including internal SDcard) after a backup of course, and keep the ROM and GApps files in the external microSD card...or not since the latest TWRP has a MTP (USB connection) function built in located on the Mount section. You are on the right track, just wipe as I suggested, redownload the ROM and GApps and try again.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] itsLYNDZ:
No gapps posted for version 7 on the site...

---------- Post added at 07:33 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:30 PM ----------

Yes, Ive been getting the same thing, mainly when I go to type in a text box on Google Chrome. I wait for the keyboard to popup, then it freezes and reboots. Only had this flashed about a week, and then it stopped acknowledging my hardware buttons.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] taptotap:
[MENTION=272210]Nitro[/MENTION] - thanks for the suggestion. I got the right version of TWRP... will give it a try again. much appreciated!

:)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ShernDog:
Does it go into a nonstop bootloop or does it boot eventually?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] nyamd20:
Mine looks all zoomed out and small how do i fix that?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] nirogu325:
...a search could've avoided that FAQ. Look in page #3 of this thread.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] chispas109:
Anyone that uses quiet hours?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] itsLYNDZ:
Gapps for version 7 is no longer on the website. I only see gapps for version 8.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] nirogu325:
Then it's time to look for alternative GApps.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] itsLYNDZ:
Which one would work for version 7?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mp3deviant721:
Any will work. It all preference as to how much you want installed.

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[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] talbachi:
Volume levels for Phone calls

I know this was partially addressed earlier, however it still is loud for me when I am on the phone and my co-workers think my wife is yelling at me. Where can I make a change to allow a lower volume level that what is currently allowed?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
Which version do you have ?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] talbachi:
4.4.4 build 7.0-official-5979. Also on that build is casting screen to chromecast a known issue? I could not seem to get it to work trying many different methods
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] chispas109:
Great battery life on wifi only
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
Check For Alarms under Phone app in BBS.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] chispas109:
Wrong quote, maybe?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
No. I was saying that if you are observing good battery on WiFi Only, then look for that alarm when you are not on WiFi.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] talbachi:
Just to clear this up and get back on topic, I believe Chispas109 was making a statement and not a concern that he was getting good battery life on wifi. It was more of a compliment that slimkat is working well for him.

Continuing my original concerns, what can be done to lower in call volume lower then the lowest allowed currently, also how can we get this rom to cast screen to chromecast, based on various configurations I have looked at it is set up to cast but isn't. do we know why?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
I will lower the volume next weekly. I don't use Cast screen or Chromecast. Will ask the core team.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] chispas109:
Anything on the quiet hours? That is like a blocking mode on tw roms, right? For some reason after i enable, notifications keep getting thru and sounding as normal.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] talbachi:
I have been using quiet hours with no problems. I have the mode set to time ranges and then within the time ranges settings I have the requirement for it to be plugged in...I.e when I go to sleep.

I also have been using the terrain launcher. I really like it. Similar to google now.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
Yes it is. Didn't hear any issues so far.

I am using a hacked version with different set of commits. So can't test. right now.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] talbachi:
Hold off on chromecast. I will test it on a weekly build and let you know. I know that chromecast had some changes made recently and since stable build 7 is 4 months old things may have changed...
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] chispas109:
If you set it to always on, then it is supposed to block the sounds immediately for whatever it is checked. Isn't it right? Mind testing for me on your device?

Edit: it seems to be the whatsapp app notifications that keep getting through. I ll look into it more carefully. Do you use whatsapp?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] talbachi:
Just tested. seems to be working. make sure that you have the "follow ringer mode" setting disabled. I don't use whatsapp
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] chispas109:
I edited my comment on the whatsapp app. Do you use whatsapp?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] boybill:
5.4 is up. Enjoy.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] nafeasonto:
Thanks a lot man, best ROM on the forums for this phone.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] muleyman:
5.4 running well. Really like the look of the blacked out Google now.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] bsorli:
Trying 5.4 now and did not notice Google Now changing to blacked out? I cleared my Cache and Dalvik, but maybe mine is stuck with previous settings since 5.2?

Either way, 5.4 working pretty well and look forward to reading the change log to see what was fixed. Sorli...
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] freeridindirtbiker:
Google Now should only be black if you have 'The real dark Slim' option enabled in your settings I believe.

On another note, I hope Gesture Anywhere gets implemented. This feature is In very few ROMs, yet I find it quite useful in multiple instances! Is it hard to incorporate or is it just not widely used?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] bsorli:
That's what I thought, but I'm already using Real Dark Slim and Google Now still is white background. Maybe a flaw...not sure, but okay otherwise. Sorli...
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Papote3:
I have the menu hw key as recents but chrome is not showing the menu key. Is there a way to force it. It happens only in chrome
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] muleyman:
I flashed the new AIO gapps package, too. The blacked out Google Now may have come from that...
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] sad_nomad:
i switched to 5.4 from cm10.2. runs very well. thanks!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Papote3:
Is there a way to control vibration intensity for notifications and calls
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Sixonefour:
Good ROM so far! This is my first time trying it. Smooth like butter.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] yuseff14:
in call volume

Anyone having this low in call volume issue. I notice that volume when talking on the phone is very soft on max compared to other roms. Speaker, ear piece , and handset
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] bsorli:
Did that also, but the newer AIO gapps package didn't work either.

Thanks anyways and I can certainly live with white background. Sorli...
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] muleyman:
Haven't had this issue but did notice that there's a place to boost volume of earpiece during calls in the Advanced Settings/Device menu. Might try that.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] muleyman:
This is what I was ended up with:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] bsorli:
Intersting but mine still shows white. Sorli...
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] yuseff14:
Low in call volume

Yeah I did go to advance settings and it didn't help. I'll research further
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] tomtom1121:
Has anyone noticed any problems with snapchat and the front facing camera. Other KitKat versions have always had problems with snapchat.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] muleyman:
I have not had any issues with snapchat and the ffc.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Eagl3007:
Does this have WiFi calling?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] cash2387:
Just flashed the newest Weekly Build 8.20, works awesome, except having the camera fc all the time when switching from video to still pictures. Then after the fc, when opening the camera I get "Cannot connect to Camera". only way to get it working again is to reboot.

Ive cleared the cache when this happens but no luck, just reboot only to fix it.

Btw, seen the message about the last build coming up in a few weeks being the final SlimKat release....Bring on Lollipop!:D
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
Oh ? :confused: This is indeed a new angle.

Please do me a Favor. Reboot the phone. do those steps again so Camera FCs. Then go to Settings > SlimCenter > Bug Report. Attach that file here.

Was this a Dirty Flash ? If so on top of which version ? Any chance you could nandroid and do a clean flash ? If you can, then skip on the part where it asks for your Google Account. Just finish the wizard, Enable Root and launch Camera. Don't enable GeoLocation tagging images. Recreate the issue and take a Bug Report. (You need to enable Root for the Bug report alone. Not the Camera!!)

Last but not the least, please install Google Camera and tell me the result.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] cash2387:
Alright so Ive attached the file here, As well this was a clean flash. I even formatted Internal Storage on this install. So its a clean as a flash can be.

I'll have to get back to you in a few hours or day or so on the re-flash and Google account thing. I may not have time to reflash that at the moment. If you need another BugReport done, let me know. Or anything else for testing.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
Thanks a Bunch,. This report I presume was after a reboot and the FC you'd mentioned right ?

Never mind about the google Account. Scratch that one off the list.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] cash2387:
I didn't do the reboot no, But it should show the FC. If it doesn't and you need another then let me know and I will reboot and get it to FC and generate a new report.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mp3deviant721:
Hey guys. New Slim user here. Did a clean install of the 8.20 weekly with the PA Pico universal Gapps. and restored all my apps. Been having trouble with Google+ causing excessive CPU usage. Had to uninstall it because it was that bad... Should I try a different Gapps package or is it a ROM issue that's causing the CPU usage?

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[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] muleyman:
I was having the same issue with stock camera. Google camera seemed to work better for me.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] cash2387:
I haven't noticed any high usage with this one, but I clean flashed this and started out fresh with wiping my internal storage this time (other issues not from SlimKat). I would use the Gapps package that Slim puts together and try that, Then once you see normal usage restore some of your data and see if it continues to work normal. It might be about narrowing down some bad data backed up and not restoring it.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mp3deviant721:
I'll try that when I get a chance, thanks for the suggestion. Another question, does this ROM support F2FS? I might as well try it since I'm gonna try wiping my internal storage...

GS³: SlimKat + leanKernel Edition™

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[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
Deeper Analysis of your first Bug report is showing that your Media Scanner is Borked. That caused the FC. Don't suppose you have been Killing the Media Scanner have you ? If not, then please do reboot and FC the Camera before grabbing another Bug Report.

Yes for runnig. For flashing, you might need to convert the zip
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] cash2387:
I haven't been killing any media scanner operations no. So heres another BugReport. This time here's the steps I took to reproduce.

1) Reboot device

2) Launch Camera App

3) Switch to video recording

4) Switch back to take still pictures (Black screen is all I get)

5) This is when the camera just hangs, I get the force close and hit "Ok" to close it

6) Reopen Camera to get the error "Can't Connect to the camera"

7) Generated report
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
At first glance Not much else information in the Log, except the FC entry. Let me dig deeper when I have time.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] talbachi:
I have the same issue as well with the camera.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] smartdroid:
I have the same problem with the camera as well.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Gungrave223:
hey quick question, what is the theme showcase in OP?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] chispas109:
Is there a way i can make the screen brightness even dimmer in the lowest setting?

In other words, for me the lowest setting is still too bright.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] smartdroid:
Also having issues with the location not being able to lock on. If I use GPS alone it will get the signal but if I use high accuracy which includes mobile and WiFi to determine location it never finds the location.

Btw, I'm using weekly 8.20 clean flash.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] chispas109:
For me is exactly the other way around.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] dentman:
Camera FC always

Stable 7 with current BETA 5 Gapps.

Just going to wait until final kitkat release this coming week.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] cash2387:
I decided to try another weekly for the camera issue. So I downloaded 8.18 and found the same issue is there with a clean flash. I then downgraded to 8.12.1, which was working great for weeks. And that's got the same issue now.

So last night I used Odin to go back to complete stock and then Rooted with CF AutoRoot. Installed TWRP for recovery and installed 8.20 again. Didn't even sign into any Google Accounts, just headed right for the camera and still busted. But camera works fine on stock, can switch between picture and video no problem.

So my question is this, if it was a case of a borked Media Scanner, shouldn't a clean flash fix that issue? Even going back to a stock image and starting the whole root/recovery process from the beginning didn't help anything.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] chispas109:
I am sticking with version 7. No problem there.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] chispas109:
Is screen record a feature here on slimkat?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mp3deviant721:
From what I can remember, no. However Rec from the Play Store works great.

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[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] chispas109:
Is anyone else having YouTube playback errors touch to retry.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mp3deviant721:
I'm pretty sure that ain't a ROM problem, I've been seeing reports of that problem elsewhere. Right now, it's looking like a YouTube issue.

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[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] chispas109:
I was thinking maybe the gapps since I have two other android devices that dont have that problem. But i agree with you.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] malick186:
same here bro! :(
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] GenericAsianGuy:
Stable 9 is out now.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] chispas109:
Downloading right now.

Did you flash it? And did you use gapps 8 or what

No gapps 9 yet.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] bsorli:
Been a while since I've updated from Stable 7.0...anyone know what has been changed as of late in the last two versions?

Last time I updated from 7.0, I had a bunch of problems with Google Apps and I also noticed the SlimKat Launcher was now being used instead of Google Launcher. I can always Download Google Launcher, but the 9.0 Stable Log File doesn't really tell me that much about what has changed in the last 3 or 4 months.

Thanks for insight if you have any!!!

Sorli...
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] chispas109:
One thing I have noticed so far is icon labels on the dock don't show properly on version 9
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] vinnyt:
I flashed version 9. I've been getting a lot of forced closes with the gapps. Maybe because of the version 8 gapps. But for example it would randomly say Google plus has stopped working while I am in other apps.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mp3deviant721:
I clean flashed with the version 8 Gapps and its working fine on my end. Did you clean or dirty flash?

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[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
To All the Users of Slim on this Device -

I wanted to share my thoughts as the Developer for Slim on this device. I have always tired to stand up to the reputation and impression in your minds that Slim Rom is always, rugged, dependable and reliable even in Weeklies. This is why I have a set of Testers who help me evaluate every important build including OS Upgrades. I do not prefer to unleash half baked builds that can't be used as Daily Drivers even by those who know what they are doing. If its not a Daily Driver for my D2TMO, I won't ask you to make it. Hope that makes sense.

Having said that, I do indeed have had Official Alpha Version for SlimLP. I may not have asked any of you to test because its was not ready with known issues. As of now, I have it running on my Phone but still there are couple of issues Such as

No stable Root

Stock Camera does not work. (Open Camera Does)

I personally don't think this is worthy of Weekly. I;d like to solicit opinions from you guys If I should make a Weekly knowing this is the case. Please there shall not be Buyer's Remorse later or any complaining that this is a bad ROM or not ready. So be thoughtful before rushing for the next Android Version.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] jaytee20:
I personally think it is worth issuing as a weekly. Weeklies are not expected to be perfect. I have been on att versions over the last week (ls and cyanide) and have been pretty impressed. I would like to see some lollipop for our device and was previously on SlimKat for months. Flashing SuperSu seems to provide stable root. Camera is hit or miss, had more luck with nexus camera. Does your caller id work?

Never the less, thanks for all your work to keep our device alive.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mp3deviant721:
I think you should issue it. If it has the same issues as CM (which it looks like it does), then I believe most people should be able to live with the bugs and work around them. And a lot of people are able to do that with all the current LP ROMs so I don't think there will be too much complaining...

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[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] smartdroid:
Your disclaimer should be enough warning and prevent complaints. I would issue the first one for those who can't wait but then revert to your previous standard with regard to future releases. I personally can wait; if I wanted the latest and greatest the moment it came out I would have upgraded my phone already. Lol.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] chispas109:
I asked before. Can anyone confirm the icon labels on the dock dont show properly. Anyone can check that.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] smartdroid:
If by dock you mean the bottom row then there are no icon labels on them. Any other icon labels show up fine. Running slimkat 9.0 official.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] chispas109:
There are no icon label on them but there is an option to enable it. When i enable it, labels do not show properly meaning half of the labels show and the other half do not. This doesn't happen on version 7.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] smartdroid:
How do u enable the option?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] chispas109:
From the home screen hit menu, settings then dock and there is the option "hide icon labels" if you untick, you will enable the labels.

And then you will see what i mean. I dont know if is an issue with this SlimLauncher. Version 7 uses nova launcher.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ShernDog:
I think releasing would be a good idea because most people just want a build for their phone and currently d2tmo is lacking in the 5.0 ROM department (only one unupdated, alpha build). Also maybe you could ask for more testers, and bug reports would be helpful so you can get the other bugs out while you work on the major ones.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] r3a1ist:
I can't get above edge. I updated to the UVUENC2 baseband before flash. Am I doing something wrong. Thank you.