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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Youdoofus:
or root access, but now im just splitting hairs ;)

i stumbled upon this little gem in my search for SIM unlocking my S3. Ive put an AT&T SIM in it and it works, but I just want it to be fully SIM unlocked. I know its kinda a moot point as it works with GSM sims in it, but the "unknown carrier" message on the screen is annoying. I cant seem to find a thread that has directions for SIM unlocking for ROMS after 4.3, more specifically 4.4.2 with the locked bootloader. I saw that yesterday they law to allow SIM unlocking for phones outside of contractual obligation was passed, so I imagine that any "black ops" methods of this that were previously not being discussed on this site are now back on the table. This S3 is not under contract, so can anyone help a brotha out?? :D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ShapesBlue:
If its a SCH-I535 you would have to take it to verizon to sim unlock the phone
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Youdoofus:
Darn... I got it from a friend who upgraded to the S5. He saw my S5 and got a severe case of phone envy lol so the S3 (yep, the sch-i535) is just a toy, but I like my toys to be completely a fully modded. Its a shame that he did the 4.3 update when it came out locking the bootloader :( im still pretty surprised that there isnt a crack for that yet :/ oh, and will vzw give me any grief about the sim unlock since that law passed yesterday? Tough to answer that last bit, I know

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ShapesBlue:
Not sure but they are under obligation to make sure it's sim unlocked. They shouldn't hassle you but you never know

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Youdoofus:
Well, I called them last night and the tech support dude acted like it wasnt even simlocked to begin with. He kept repeating the phrase "4g devices do not require sim codes" and I kept rephrasing the question and getting the same response. I even went as far as to tell the guy about the *#197328640# diag menu access process and that I had seen it on other galaxy devices but in order to access it, the baseband must be pre 4.3 before the bootloader locked. He just kept restating his stance on it being a global phone. Im not sure if he was just being a richardhead or what, but I guess ill just try a different rep another time... sigh...

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ShapesBlue:
If it works on another carrier then what's the big deal? The guy knew nothing about bootloader unlocking because mostly they aren't going to do anything about that.

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Youdoofus:
Its really not that big of a deal, but it has to be possible. He didnt even acknowledge the existance of a star pound code to get into a service menu. Just seemed weird to me that he was that obstinate about getting this done

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ShapesBlue:
Typically tier 1 support are a bunch of idiots anyways. Your better off going to a higher tier of support but they may not even know what your talking about

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Youdoofus:
Rawr!!! LoL well, we'll just have to find out I guess. Ill call them either later tonight or tomorrow. Gotta go see one of my favorite childhood bands perform tonight. The Cult!! Awwww, yeah!!

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ShapesBlue:
Nice. Yea best bet is to just ask for the higher support

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Youdoofus:
Right on. Ill report back with the outcome. Give ya some Paul Harvey

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ShapesBlue:
My gf told me to say not all tier 1 support reps are idiots, she used to be one at a call center, she knows her stuff just not a lot cell phone related lol

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Youdoofus:
LoL I was once a tier 1 tech support rep for WoW! Cable phone and internet, now im a tech support team lead, and yes she is correct. Some level 1s are morons, some arent. Call centers are just that way. Depends on the person way more than the position. I know some tsr1s who are quite brilliant :)

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ShapesBlue:
Wait... I used to have wow internet back in oh I think like 97 ish, I wonder if that's the same thing. Oh i know all about call centers, used to work in one myself

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Youdoofus:
Well, if you had wow back then, then you must be in colorado or michigan or illinois or something. The part of wow that im with is the divisions that used to be known as knology before wow bought us about a year ago. Yeah, call centers are quite an interesting world lol

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ShapesBlue:
Nope, upstate NY, I'm thinking of something else. It was dial up back then, the only thing available for Internet

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Youdoofus:
I just called vzw again and spoke with regular tech and global tech. The reg tech didnt have much of a clue and the global tech stated that you have to be on a specific radio in order to do it. Of couse I already knew that, but we cant flash radios with a locked bootloader, can we?

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] BadUsername:
Some radios will boot, but as a general rule you should assume every radio that isn't Verizon will brick the phone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] BadUsername:
Already known, I think I want to add this information to the sticky, but I need someone to verify it actually worked.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] astonmartin214:
if it's already known why isn't every S3 being shipped off then am going to do it once I get the money can't stand this TouchWiz BS
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] landshark68:
May not be a whole lot of people who can go without their phone for a couple of days.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] astonmartin214:
true I can since it's for the greater good am over here freaking out all these amazing ROMS & can't run them

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I miss DU the most
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Youdoofus:
Id be more than willing to try it in a bit. Its currently on the NE1 radio, if anyone has the md3 flashable radio, can you hook a fella up?

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ShapesBlue:
Every S3 being shipped from VZW is on the new ota update and NE1 radio.

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] astonmartin214:
yea but I will do it & report back
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Youdoofus:
My S3 is merely a toy as I am currently rockin a S5. All I need is a dl url for the md3 radio and ill be your huckleberry, I mean guinea pig

Edit: I think I found it on shabbypenguins site

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ShapesBlue:
Lol I'd be careful with unknown links from websites.

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Youdoofus:
I tried flashing it and it failed. Im using rom slot 1 tho, not sure if that makes a difference or not. Im making a nand of the stock slot amd am gonna try it there

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ShapesBlue:
Running safestrap I assume?

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Youdoofus:
Yeppers

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ShapesBlue:
I'd try the safestrap thread then. If your on 4.3 then you have a few options but if your on 4.4.2 you only have one other option than stock.

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Youdoofus:
Yeah, I bricked it again lol third time lawl!!! If the damn bootloader wasnt locked, id already have this done :) ill take a peek over there and see what I can find. I have the deodexed 4.4.2 installed on slot one and stock in the stock slot. No worky lol

Edit: youll prolly beat me to it, so could you post the safestrap link in here for others who might also be seeking it pls?

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ShapesBlue:
After looking I found this one, it's entitled safestrap, I'm hoping it's the right one

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2605648

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Shallow_1:
I think this is what he was looking for

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2797314

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Specifically for stock 4.4.2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ShapesBlue:
One difference between those two other than the 2nd one saying kk, the 2nd one is unofficial

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Youdoofus:
Yeah, I perused both of those. And btw, Mushroomhead kicks ass!!! That was my avatar over on androidforums till I got banned for swearing lol

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Youdoofus:
Also, anything other than ne1 either fails to install or appears to be installing but no progress in the progress bar at the bottom and after it finishes and says successful, I hit reboot then system and it tries to boot, but after the splashscreen... nada... just black. So it seems pretty apparent that no rom was actually installed. Im still poking around to find something. Might end up being a fruitless venture, but im not giving up this easily lol

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ShapesBlue:
Good for you. I'm leaning towards it not working but to each there own

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Youdoofus:
Im leaning that way too, but one never knows

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ShapesBlue:
That's very true. Sadly the S3s development isn't as good as it once was

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Youdoofus:
Grrrr, thats not very hope inspiring lol

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ShapesBlue:
Its not but I'm just being realistic as I know a lot goes into unlocking a bootloader. Read the post by BadUsername, it explains a lot

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2836238

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Youdoofus:
Oh, im with ya man. Im just new to the vzw s3. Ive had my sprint s3 since launch and of course no issues with it as I rooted it on day 1 of ownership and have since flashed about 200 roms plus sprint isnt in the habit of locking their bootloaders. So im just reeling in the disease I call "newtoyitus" which im sure will wane lol

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ShapesBlue:
Yea its sad because VZW has and will remove the ability to root and unlock bootloaders anytime they can

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Youdoofus:
soooooo, now its hardbricked LOL unresponsive to button presses of all combinations. I ordered a USB jig to see if thatll work, but likely not. Might have to send it off to those folks who charge monies to reflash the unlocked bootloader afterall :/
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ShapesBlue:
In my opinion it's worth it for $50

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Youdoofus:
Id have to agree. There is a cell phone repair place here where I live and I called them today and asked if they had a jtag and can unbrick. They said yes for 60 to 80 bucks depending on what they would have to do to it. Im assuming that shipping would make up the difference in the cost for the ine online vs the one thats local to me. Ill go in and ask em 8f the jig doesnt work. Updates to follow

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Youdoofus:
Got the jig, damn fast I might add. No dice tho. It got this S5 and my sprjnt S3 along with my sprint S2 AND a euro galaxy s plus into download mode, but the vzw one is deader than a doornail. I guess it jtag time :/

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ShapesBlue:
That sucks, let us know how jtag goes

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Youdoofus:
Will do. Im not sure if ill go the local route or just send it off. I am an instant gratification kind of guy lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] lafountain108:
Sorry a little late, just got on here.. depending on ur android version w a class ten sdcard u can get a debrick file for ur version say like mine, same problem I have 4.4.2, get the debrick file n use win32diskimageburner n burn it to ur sdcard. Might take a few tries but it worked for mine. First couple burns took only seconds last one took a little longer. Than take ur battery out of phone n put the sdcard in, replace battery n hold power . Might only vibrate, repeat the process til it reboots. Mine was stuck on Verizon logo for awhile but rebooted off that sdcard. They say to use a 32gb if that's what ur device is bit I used a 16gb on a 32gb. From there use Odin to flash back to stock, if u need help finding the image let me know, more than happy to help
[Android General] djniksthehearteditor:
*** ##TUTORIAL ... :cool:

HOW to Port ROMs...

For Begineers & Advanced Users

Almost Any Device to Any Device!

ONLY FOR MEDIATEK SoCs

In This Guide You'll Learn..

How to Port ROMs From the Same CPU :cool:

HOW TO PORT ROM FROM ;)

DIFFERENT SoC!!!!!

Works for-

MT6589 to MT6577

MT6582 to MT6572

MT6577 to MT6575

Only ICS to ICS & JB to JB

May also work with 4.1 to 4.2

No Need of Source Code

No Need of Kernel Source

No Need of **ANDROID KITCHEN

No Need of LINUX...

Requirements:

* A Brain

* Patience

*Es File Explorer or

*Bluetooth File Transfer

*Rom toolbox

* Stock ROM

* And a Little Respect!!

So now Lets Begin...

PORTING For Same SoCs ( Ex: MT6572 to

MT6572)

:good:

Porting procedures rom (MT6589, MT6582, MT6572) (or

vice versa)

Read and follow the steps well both individually correctly:

* Extrack rom port into a folder that is named PORT

* Extrack stock rom into a folder that is named STOCK

* Note both good

* Copy and replace files Stock to PORT as follows:

* System / vendor

* System / usr

* System / lib / modules

* System / lib / hw

* System / lib / libncurses.so

* System / etc / firmware

* System / etc / vold.fstab

* System / etc / vold.fstab.nand

* System / etc / bluetooth

* Open build.prop and find a line of text as follows:

ro.mediatek.platform = MT65xx

(Converted to the type of your device)

example:

ro.mediatek.platform = MT6572

* META-INF/google/android open, then open the updater-

script file using a text editor

* Add this line between the lines of "set_perm"

set_perm (0, 0, 0644, "/ system/vendor/lib/hw/

gralloc.mt65xx.so");

[Replace with your mt65xx cpu]

example

set_perm (0, 0, 0644, "/ system/vendor/lib/hw/

gralloc.mt6572.so");

* Now Go back to the Rom folder and Take the boot.img

and decompile it with any bootimg-unpack tool! (This

step can be skipped)

* Now delete and rename the zImage boot.img-ramdisk

to PORT-Ramdisk

* Now Do the Same for Stock boot.img and open the

folder named PORT-ramdisk and copy all the files from PORT-

boot.img-ramdisk to ramdisk of boot.img Stock Cell

* Now Go to boot.img-ramdisk and open init.rc

* Now find these lines and replace with your cpu

Chip # Create Property

on early_property: ro.hardware = mt6589

setprop ro.mtk.hardware mt6589

on early_property: ro.hardware = mt6589

setprop ro.mtk.hardware mt6589

example

# Create Chip Property

on early_property: ro.hardware = mt6582

setprop ro.mtk.hardware mt6589

on early_property: ro.hardware = mt6572

setprop ro.mtk.hardware mt6589

For Fixing Problems...

*system/etc/permissions

*system/etc/security

*system/etc/audio

*system/etc/wifi

*system/lib/drm

*system/lib/egl

*system/lib/soundfx

END STAGE

# Before zipping Cusrom make sure the contents of the

folder Port has an arrangement like this

- Meta-Inf

- system

- boot.img

# If it is like a living doing just above the zipping process

by using Es file Explorer or Bluetooth file transfer similar applications,

* A few - Good luck *

------Niks--------
[Android General] fernandogdl:
wow, is it possible to do it with the newer SOC's ? for example the MTK6752?
[JAMin, XDA Neo, S200 Software Upgrading] Clicon:
Hi all just joined up after getting a Spv M600 last week on Orange. Love the phone although I am still learning about what it can do. The only gripe I have, is it possible to change the rubbish default text alerts sounds,in the notifications drop down list to a mp3 or wma sound ? :confused:

Mainly use it for Tomtom 6 and memory map, any other good software applications or tips to improve this great phone gratefully appreciated ...!

Many thanks. :)
[JAMin, XDA Neo, S200 Software Upgrading] TheBrit:
Yes, .wav, .MP3 or .mid - just put them in the /Windows folder.
[JAMin, XDA Neo, S200 Software Upgrading] Clicon:
Re : SPV M600 Text Alerts

Thanks Paul for your advice,unfortunatly mp3's dont work managed to get .wav's to work but they are a lot bigger in file size!

I see you are running at 260 mhz CPU speed is there any good applications to get my cpu up to speed.

Cheers

Clive
[JAMin, XDA Neo, S200 Software Upgrading] TheBrit:
I use the "Battery Status" tool here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=270751
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Smithy71:
Hello,

I have downloaded the Sky Go app and the Sky Go Tablet app to my AFTV. The Tablet one doesn't work. The other one does work when I "hide my root", when I try to log in it says that it is currently incompatible. Is there anyway you can fool the app into thinking that the AFTV is a different type of device?
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hill16:
Hey - I also tried this a while back, pre being rooted, got to login screen and obviously got 'device not compatible' but thanks to the good folk of XDA I came across Market Helper

http://xdaforums.com/fire-tv/general/videos-how-to-root-mod-hack-amazon-fire-t2800683/post54136290

Have not tried Sky Go yet but I reckon it should work. I have the Play Store set up and have been able to update all my apps and have downloaded new apps which had previously shown incomparable. This would be a good win if it does work.

I see on their website they say it doesn't work on rooted devices. You say you 'hid your root'?
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Smithy71:
Yes, I used "Hide My Root" from the Play Store.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] skanker:
Did you try Market Helper? Does that work?
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] roligov:
Maybe when the UK version of the FireTV gets released, SkyGO will become available.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hill16:
No still doesn't work for me. Sky Go app (not tablet app), markethelper set to HTC One and used the app 'hide my root'. Still showing device not compatible.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Smithy71:
Yeah, same here. Any other ideas?
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] roligov:
Also wondering if there is a possible solution?
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alba1978:
It workes for me but i changed my fire tv build prop to a samsung galaxy s5. Used build prop apk to do so.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] skanker:
So you have Skygo working on your firetv? Is your fire TV rooted? Did you have to hide the root?
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alba1978:
My fire tv is rooted and yes i use hide my root
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ricarp:
I found this news on the web, please read it. it seems they use a copy of our fingerprints...

Thanks

http://arstechnica.com/security/201...galaxy-5-easily-defeated-by-whitehat-hackers/
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ezas:
Somewhat concerning, but in general FUD/sensationalism. Don't get me wrong good info to know.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fffft:
O/T Humour - Fingerprint satire
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ricarp:
I think is a SAD thuth jeje
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PeeHoo:
Hurray! It seems that newest firmware version 6.06.401.1 solved annoying low light camera problem [emoji3][emoji3]

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2485651

[HTC ONE M7] Newest Firmware 6.06.401.1 for KITKAT modified HBOOT, (No Red warning)

At least for me purple color has been reduced.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vel-San:
Who said so ?
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PeeHoo:
At least it was dramatically reduced in my one and I also read couple other mentions which were quite same. If I am wrong - then sorry. This just based my experience for testing it now 20 minutes
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vel-San:
i just updated my FW , gonna test now.

EDIT : Still the same :/
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PeeHoo:
Damn... It did not help a lot. Maybe my phone was quite cold when starting to test this...
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nateboi81:
It has always been a hardware issue and always will be. Unless you get it sent in for repair it will remain
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] OptimusDan:
Yup I got mine fixed... Sent it in, about a week later it came back and worked like a charm!
[LG G Watch] nateysmith:
Where do I go to see how long my watch has been off the charger? Is there a spot like on the phone?

Thanks!
[LG G Watch] spiderflash:
Nope. But it's a watch. Look at it when you take it off the charger xD
[Android Apps and Games] pifagor_ua:
Need4Drink‏ Russian Edition‏

[GAME]

version: 1.2

Genre: Casual, Arcade, Action, Sports, Simulator

Description:

Do you wanna feel like a real Russians?

Have a drink with your mate in a Russian bar and let the bear with balalaika entertain you!

Who is a faster drinker?

How to Play:

-- Tap, tap!

Find us on

Google Play:

play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.yandex.dimension.wrong.RussianStyle

If you find any bugs, please report them to support@area730.com

Sincerely, Area730 team.

System Requirements: Android 2.1+ARM7