yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] 0xDFA:
Disclaimer: don't do any of this unless you are familiar with flashing ROMs and debricking. Your device will boot to a "custom" splash screen, can be removed when flashing stock firmware

Model name: GALAXY S III

Country: USA (Verizon)

Version: Android 4.4.2

Product Code: VZW

AP / PDA: I535VRUDNE1

CSC: I535VZWDNE1

MODEM: I535OYUDNE1

Performance/Bare-bones setup

From stock 4.4.2 install

1) TowelRoot

2) BusyBox

3) Unofficial Safestrap Recovery v3.75 (BUG: connecting device to PC via USB cable causes system crash if stock ROM is not selected)

4) Download SUPERLITEROM! v1.0 to internal memory or ext. sdcard.

Reboot into safestrap recovery, Wipe partitions: Data, Cache, Dalvik Cache

5) install SUPERLITEROM! v1.0 to Stock ROM-slot

Reboot into Safestrap recovery, run script: fix permissions (Optional)

Do not install: BusyBox installers, Safestrap, gapps, towelroot (custom ROM already provides these)

When installing apps, be sure to move from SD card to internal memory for faster load speeds.

Optional

Upgrade to SuperSU 2.02 (get Pro)

Default Access: Grant

Show notifications: disabled

Logging: None

Enable su during boot: enabled

trust system user: enabled

Settings -> About Phone

Click several times on Build number to enable Developer Options

Play Store -> Settings

Auto-update apps: Do not auto-update apps

- Root App Delete (testing)

System Apps ->

Disable "Emergency Alerts"

Disable "MDMApp"

Disable "BandService"

Disable "New registration"

Disable "com.samsung.tutorial"

- Google Keyboard

Can Root App Delete "Samsung Keyboard"

**Also can hide icon from app list from advanced settings

- Xposed installer

- Wanam Xposed

- Lucky Patcher | block advertisements

- SD Maid (get Pro) | optimize databases

- Clean Master Phone Boost

**Disable: scan memory, low space notification, junk reminder, scan big files, real-time protection and everything below

Flashlight - comes as widget in SUPERLITEROM

Thanks to:

- Chainfire For SuperSU

- Stericson For BusyBox

- mohammad.afaneh For Safestrap and SUPERLITEROM!

Mirror links for important files: http://echostorms.net/android/
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] 0xDFA:
About your device

Downgrading to 4.3 or earlier is not possible without a JTAG

When device is powered off

- Hold Volume Up, Home then hold Power to enter recovery mode (Volume UP + Home + Power)

- Hold Volume Down, Home, then hold Power to enter download mode (Volume DOWN + Home + Power)

Device may be stubborn and can take multiple tries to enter recovery or download mode.

To exit download mode without flashing firmware can be done by removing the battery. In download mode, the device should be recognizable by the computer and be accessed using Odin or Kies.

Odin Flashing

PIT - Partition Information Table

BL / BOOTLOADER - boot loader

AP / PDA - refers to the build version of the firmware

CP / PHONE - refers to the baseband/modem version

CSC - is the consumer software customization and is specific to geographical region and carriers. It contains the software packages specific to that region, carrier branding and also APN settings for data connection, MMS etc for your service provider.

Nand erase all: full eMMC wipe including partitions, use .PIT file when doing this.

Firmware versions

I535VRUDNE1 - KitKat 4.4.2

I535VRUCML1 - Jelly Bean 4.3

I535VRBMF1 - Jelly Bean 4.1.2 (the security policies on the device are improved)

I535VRBMB1 - Jelly Bean 4.1.2

I535VRALF2 - Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.4

Firmware flash order

aboot.mbn
sbl2.mbn (secure bootloader)
sbl3.mbn (secure bootloader)
rpm.mbn (resource/power management)
tz.mbn (trustzone)
boot.img
recovery.img
system.img.ext4
cache.img.ext4
NON-HLOS.bin (modem/baseband)

internal eMMC partitions

Model: MMC MAG4FB (sd/mmc)
Disk /dev/block/mmcblk0: 15.8GB
Sector size (logical/physical): 512B/512B
Partition Table: gpt

Number Start End Size File system Name Flags
1 4194kB 67.1MB 62.9MB modem
2 67.1MB 67.2MB 131kB sbl1
3 67.2MB 67.5MB 262kB sbl2
4 67.5MB 68.0MB 524kB sbl3
5 68.0MB 70.1MB 2097kB aboot
6 70.1MB 70.6MB 524kB rpm
7 70.6MB 81.1MB 10.5MB boot
8 81.1MB 81.7MB 524kB tz
9 81.7MB 82.2MB 524kB pad
10 82.2MB 92.7MB 10.5MB param
11 92.7MB 107MB 14.3MB ext4 efs
12 107MB 110MB 3146kB modemst1
13 110MB 113MB 3146kB modemst2
14 113MB 1686MB 1573MB ext4 system
15 1686MB 14.8GB 13.1GB ext4 userdata
16 14.8GB 14.8GB 8389kB ext4 persist
17 14.8GB 15.7GB 881MB ext4 cache
18 15.7GB 15.7GB 10.5MB recovery
19 15.7GB 15.7GB 10.5MB fota
20 15.7GB 15.7GB 6291kB backup
21 15.7GB 15.7GB 3146kB fsg
22 15.7GB 15.7GB 8192B ssd
23 15.7GB 15.8GB 5243kB grow

SysScope and "Nand Erase All"

The "Nand Erase All" option doesn't seem to do a full emmc wipe, as the custom splash screen remained after a repartition.

some links about SysScope

- http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2324619

- http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2285894
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] 0xDFA:
Charging device using wall charger

1) Plug the wall charger (use brand name SAMSUNG charger) the correct way.

2) Use short cable and avoid USB extension cables.

3) Close all applications and clear RAM.

4) Keep device in a cool area or under a fan.

- Cheap or low budget extension cables or multi socket outlets can cause device to become hot or charge slowly.

- This info also applies if you are plugging in your device to the PC with a USB cable.

- Power saving mode and turning off WiFi and mobile data may help.

- Reducing brightness to lowest will help conserve battery power.

- Lower volume or external speakers with a power source may also help.

Things to avoid

- Updating to stock 4.3 or higher

- BusyBox Pro features will break MMS

- EZ-unlock will hard brick device

- Adblock can infinitely download and use all bandwidth

Device out of memory bug

- Run all scans provided by sd maid pro

- Reboot into safestrap recovery, then clear Dalvik cache and possibly cache.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] BadUsername:
Couple things.

This guide should be in the general section.

Also you shouldn't link lucky patcher, if you're looking for ad blocking then adaway or adblock are better options. The purpose of lucky patcher isn't to block advertisements and shouldn't really be linked here.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] 0xDFA:
Lol adblock..why not suggest ez unlock too

edit: adblock has bugged out and used up over 3GB in bandwidth in just minutes over 4G, I would suggest to avoid it.

I was just kidding about ez unlock, dont actually try it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] 0xDFA:
I've pretty much completed my research and updated the thread with more information.

thanks to mohammad.afaneh (SUPERLITEROM!) again for making this possible.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CodyLarry:
Sm-g900f in Oklahoma with At&t as carrier

Would like to change my data from H to 4G or LTE. Seems I need my USSD codes running to change the band.

Also have been experiencing issues with my keyboard not responding correctly

and games crashing.

Aux port pauses when I turn my music up loud as well.

So how would I go about fixing these issues and making my S5vnore suitable for the US?

Thank you in advance

-CodyLarry
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fffft:
Dialer codes aka USSD, secret, factory or service mode codes are embedded into the Samsung i.e. Touchwiz firmware. The codes that are possible vary from one firmware release to another.

It's highly unlikely that your dialer codes are disabled on a 900F model like Verizon does for some of their handsets. You can confirm this on a rooted phone by looking for the following setting in build.prop

sys.hiddenmenu.enable=1

There are innumerable threads listing the dialer codes and you can find out which ones work on your phone by trying them. Be warned that a few codes perform functions such as factory resets, so it would be prudent to know what the code ostensibly does before employing it.

You can also look at my post here which explains that more codes are accessible if entered on the CLI than through the dialer. e.g.

su
am broadcast -a android.provider.Telephony.SECRET_CODE -d android_secret_code://27663368378

rather than *#27663368378#

.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shadynoble:
How told connect used on my samsung S5 phone
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] El Niño Gordo:
Is it possible? I tried a couple of methods but it always ended up with the "error: device not found". My solution was to put it in the sdcard and spare it from any kind of wipe but i'm a curious person and i'd like to hear more opinions. Long story short is it possible to run a .zip file from the bootloader/recovery without booting the Phone first to enable the USB debugging?
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lost101:
It's possible in recovery on Linux. I've done it in Ubuntu. I can't do it in WinXP, but maybe it's possible in newer versions of Windows.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Liberr:
My logic is: you can always use fastboot commands when in bootloader. But adb commands in recovery require the device to be recognized. This is a bit of a pain in the *ss because mostly Windows doesn't install the drivers correctly when you are in recovery mode. In your device tree it is recognized as a unknown device and you have to install the motorola drivers manually. Then you can use adb to push pull files i guess.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lost101:
I've confirmed ADB push works in TWRP Recovery (probably others), on a PC running Windows 7.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] rjtd:
Greets.

I read some threads here, and I saw some critical flaws with Universal, namelly the usb port falling off and the battery getting messed up after 6-7 months. There is also that swivel mechanism, that does not seem to last very long.

So, do you think it's safe to buy a second hand Universal?

Thanks.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] cktlcmd:
I had never been a fan of buying second hand electronic devices. I prefer them brand new and with warranty. Just like you stated, you can never be sure, unless you are buying the device from someone you know who takes really good care of their devices, just like I am. :D Do you know I had never dropped nor scratched any of my PDAs? :D How's that for being OCD? :D lol :D Plus, I always buy the screen protector first before the PDA, because none of my PDAs has been screen tapped without the screen protector ON. Is that too much information? lol
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] r3bel:
i think they're just isolated incidents/accidents
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] CWKJ:
Although lots of problems, like what you read, but I really enjoy every moment of using this device. :D

Just buy a new one, or maybe now this device is "too old" (more than 1 year product) in the market, why not wait for newer ones which are coming soon beginning of next year.

I normally will not buy a new "OLD" product. Buy it when a product is just launch, that is where the kick when you enjoy all the problems. LOL.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] Menneisyys:
I'd say only get it if you can buy it for REALLY cheap. The swivel mecnhanism REALLY sucks - it's really inferior to that of, say, my Sharp Zaurus SL-C760 (which is, BTW, 2 years older than the Universal... The HTC engineers should take design lessons from Sharp.).
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General] matiazo:
Any complain about have one, you only have to get the latest AKU 3.2 ROM because the original one really sucks!

I'm preety happy with little notebook style PDA.
[Moto X Android Development] Ctrl-Freak:
This CWM/TWRP flashable zip is 4.4.4 from my dump of 212.44.26.ghost_att.ATT.en.US (ATT xt1058).

The stock ATT 4.4.4 kernel is within the zip and must be flashed manually.

Safestrap and root are 'baked in', but the rom is otherwise stock.

I am using the modem from 4.4.2 without issue, and I plan to create a new zip when the official sbf is available.

The instructions below are mostly for rooted, locked ATT phones using safestrap.

This zip does not alter your bootloader.

I was able to upgrade from 4.4.2 without a wipe/factory reset.

This rom installs Safestrap. (I welcome exact instructions on removing this from the rom.)

WARNING: I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU MESS UP YOUR PHONE.

Instructions for ATT locked phones:

If you can still get permanent root (pre 4.4.2 bootloader), then you can use safestrap to install this zip of ATT 4.4.4 and get root again.

Prerequisite:

Rootable Moto x (not temporary root)

Have fastboot (motorola version for this phone) and PC drivers installed and working

BACKUP ANYTHING YOU DON'T WANT TO LOSE.

Instructions:

root (thanks jcase)

install safestrap (thanks Hashcode and Team Win)

Make a nandroid and copy it off the phone!?

download zip to sdcard (motox-444-212.44.26.ghost_att-from-dump-ss.zip, link below)

extract boot.img to the fastboot directory of your PC

enter safestrap recovery (twrp) and activate the stock-slot

twrp: flash rom (motox-444-212.44.26.ghost_att-from-dump-ss.zip) to the stock-slot

twrp: reboot to bootloader (home -> reboot -> bootloader)

on pc: execute fastboot commands (below) then power on normally.

install supersu (thanks chainfire) from play store

Fastboot command to flash the kernel:

fastboot flash boot boot.img

Fastboot command for locked phones not using MotoWPNoMo with pre 4.4 bootloaders:

fastboot flash recovery boot.img

Thanks to touchpro247 for making the raw OTA available. Also thanks to iKrYpToNiTe for his safestrap selinux metadata code.

Download:

motox-444-212.44.26.ghost_att-from-dump-ss.zip: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23622183712458373
[Moto X Android Development] slackhouse:
anyone try this one yet?
[Moto X Android Development] acomp182:
Installed this on my DE. Works perfectly. I actually have better reception. I'm on ATT btw.

Thanks a lot!
[Moto X Android Development] Weapondrift:
bahhh now all I need is one from VZW :(
[Moto X Android Development] goonigoogoo:
Thanks! This seems to work fine for my unlocked Brazil XT1058 using TWRP. The only thing is now that whenever I start the phone there's a 2-3 second screen saying Safestrap disabled (I've never installed Safestrap). Is there a logo flash that will remove this?
[Moto X Android Development] g4ess:
would this work on 1053 on att or nah
[Moto X Android Development] Ctrl-Freak:
Because this came from my /system dump, it has safestrap there. I'm not sure of the easiest way to perfectly remove it, and I welcome input on the issue.

I'll update the op.
[Moto X Android Development] g4ess:
hey guys i have a 1053 rooted i am a noob sorry how can i get this to work for me
[Moto X Android Development] acomp182:
Yep. Works well. I now have visual voicemail.
[Moto X Android Development] g4ess:
can't get it to install how to u manually flash kernel
[Moto X Android Development] iSecks:
This one doesn't work? http://xdaforums.com/moto-x/development/rom-stock-rooted-vzw-212-55-26-t2829123
[Moto X Android Development] beefgoat:
Has anyone seen if Faux's kernel will work? I'm waiting for my phone to charge before I flash. I'll report whether or not if no one else does.

Edit: So far, it's working great on my 1053 DE with Faux's latest kernel on AT&T.
[Moto X Android Development] slackhouse:
nice

Thanks Ctrl-Freak for this. I appreciate you putting it together. I just upgraded from 4.4.2 to 4.4.4.
[Moto X Android Development] Smash2Bash:
Sorry if this question is aggravating but if I flash this on my rooted XT1053 will it wipe my internal? Just trying to be sure, never flashed anything carrier specific. I flash and reboot right? Or do I also need the kernel? I read the OP but I'm wondering if I do all of that and or need safestrap.

Edit: I think I got it.
[Moto X Android Development] Apollo_316:
I did this update as instructed on my AT&T, locked bootloader XT1058 but I skipped the fastboot commands entirely. Installed under stock slot with root from 4.2 android and Safestrap. Went through like a charm. Still have root, had to reboot to write protect off mode and install Xposed again, but otherwise everything is as it was...except that I'm on 4.4.4 now! I didn't even lose my original bootloader (the globe one that looks so sexy) that I had to manually install after their damn PlayStore update replaced. Not sure if this will stick for others that haven't done that already.Thanks!!!

---------- Post added at 02:17 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:14 PM ----------

I should clarify. I had the old root from 4.2 that was on the phone when I purchased it. Updating to 4.4.4 was coming from 4.4.2 previously.
[Moto X Android Development] Ctrl-Freak:
If possible, I recommend that you go ahead with the official att 4.4.4 kernel packaged within the zip (boot.img via fastboot). It is likely that this latest kernel includes important fixes. (For example, the Android OS battery issue seems fixed.)

(I skipped the modem because I don't know how to package the modem partition into a flashable image.)
[Moto X Android Development] beefgoat:
I'll have to agree with you on the 4.4.4 kernal and the android is bug. I was using Faux's 4.4.3 kernal with this ROM and still had the os bug. Now, it's all gone after I manually flashed the new kernel.
[Moto X Android Development] Weapondrift:
nope. That didn't do anything
[Moto X Android Development] Apollo_316:
You were quite right. I'm having battery issues (now) and my WiFi/Bluetooth won't turn on at all, even in safe mode. Was getting 52 hours consistently on battery, now I'm down to 36 hours tops! Phone started being 'awake' while the screen was off. I went back and flashed the boot, all good now. I'll report back on the battery issue. Thank you guys for setting me strait! :highfive:

Possible anyone knows how to disable the annoying OTA updates permanently? Remedied for now, being on 4.4.4, but I was trying to avoid 4.4.4 for now and the update notification that I couldn't kill, greenify, stop on boot, etc., is what drove me to this post. I'd love to turn these off and upgrade at my leisure in the future.
[Moto X Android Development] beefgoat:
This is what I've been waiting for. Android OS is where it's supposed to be. Thank you Ctrl Freak for the upload.

OK, the pic didn't upload.
[Moto X Android Development] beefgoat:
See if it worked this time.
[Moto X Android Development] blackout420:
Read the instructions but I have a bricked ATT branded XT1058 so I can't actually have my phone be recognized in ADB or fastboot directly through command prompt. I'm stuck in that loop of being in fastboot mode but the only thing I can get to talk to the phone is RSD Lite at the moment - any way this release can be installed through RSD Lite or do I have to wait for the firmware to be released on that motorola website for att 4.4.4 and then do it?
[Moto X Android Development] beefgoat:
So far as removing safestrap, if one chooses to do so, I downloaded the safestrap APK and uninstalled it. Poof! It's gone. Go here http://blog.hash-of-codes.com/downloads/safestrap/ find your device, download the APK, install it, and click uninstall.

Edit: This only works for those with an unlock bootloader, or an XT1053 DE. If you have a locked bootloader, and require safestrap to install ROM's, this likely wouldn't be a good idea.
[Moto X Android Development] jshinn1:
Is anyone else having issues altering their APN settings? I add a new apn because Im on straighttalk's Att plan, but when I save it nothing shows up in the APN menu. Any help??? Im on an XT1053 DE by the way.
[Moto X Android Development] Ctrl-Freak:
Thanks. I thought it might be just that simple, but I use safestrap (locked) and was reluctant to try it. (Theoretically, however, if you left yourself with root, you could always re-install safestrap again.)

I am hoping to figure out an easy way to modify the zip to remove the safestrap piece (make a better unlocked version), but I'm not exactly sure where it hooks into the boot process.
[Moto X Android Development] Ctrl-Freak:
This zip is not compatible with RSD.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jetstream131:
Does anyone have a compatible apk for the google now launcher? I found one online but it doesn't seem to work. Thanks in advance :o
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hedsick:
It is available for all phones running 4.4 on the Google Play Store - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.launcher
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TiVON:
Thr mininum requirement is now Android 4.1. If you can download Google Search, you can download the Google Now Launcher.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Del Irium:
lock.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] majmoz:
Forum rules prohibit comparing ROM. You will have to visit the post of the ROMs and find out which would work best for you then flash it and give it a go.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Armyrj127:
Just curious on how to update my phone to KitKat and if it's even worth it. Rooted my phone a long time ago and am still on JB 4.3. Is there improvements on KitKat? What steps would I have to take to update my rooted phone?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Afro Samurai:
If you're thinking about it start here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=52116851

Once you're up and running, see how the NC2 modem works for you. If you're signal is weak, you try swapping out for the NC4 or MJE modem here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=47400062

Modems are flashed in Odin.

Sent by Darkseid from Apokolips
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ronaldheld:
Are you going to upgrade your phone in September to the N4? if so why do the SW upgrade?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Armyrj127:
I will not be getting the N4 anytime soon. I've been pretty content with JB 4.3 on cleanrom 1.7 but just curious if there are advantages with KitKat.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ronaldheld:
If that is true then you can upgrade to NC2 or NC4. The procedure seems straightforward.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Armyrj127:
I'm confused. What Exactly Do I have to flash? I'm downloading deodex NC2. Do I have to dl a kernel as well?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ronaldheld:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2726558
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Armyrj127:
Thanks
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ronaldheld:
You are welcome. Hopefully it all goes smoothly.
[Moto 360] senseijuan:
Moto360 will cost $250 According to Best Buy will you buy one?

[IMG="Moto360 Best Buy"]https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-wTNhqSzGeOo/U_E49m_HnVI/AAAAAAAAAZM/4Sd0DQ6UtFs/w657-h394-no/moto360.png[/IMG]
[Moto 360] Blstrmstr:
That's about the pricing I was hoping for, so that's a definite yes on my half. Can't wait! Even if that's not the pricing for it, I'll still probably fork over the extra for it.
[Moto 360] slaydog:
Hell yeah!

How did you find that? Good catch...

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-...AAAAAAZM/4Sd0DQ6UtFs/w657-h394-no/moto360.png
[Moto 360] Makarovi:
This is a great price, I was thinking it would be in the $300 range but this is just icing on the cake for the features it packs!
[Moto 360] goober0311:
Yes indeed. Hoping to get it the day the become available!
[Moto 360] luxkore:
For a smartwatch? Ehh, I'm a bit more on the border about dropping 250 for that. It's cool, but certainly not worth it.
[Moto 360] arbank94:
Eh.. it looks really nifty, and I'd love to have it. But if I were to spend $250 on this, I would feel kind of devastated inside because for $250 (and $50 more), I can get something like the new Nvidia Shield Tablet, or a Nexus 7.
[Moto 360] slaydog:
I was pretty damn happy with $250 [emoji33]
[Moto 360] abuttino:
Do you think this will be available in stores the day of release?
[Moto 360] kornklown69:
$250 is the right price point for me i hope its available day of announcement
[Moto 360] neilrl79:
$250 was the amount that I decided would be cutoff, anymore than that didn't seem worth it, so I'm glad it is right on point. I will be getting this watch the second it is available.
[Moto 360] muzzy996:
I think I'll end up visiting the local BB on release day in the hopes of getting one. $250 isnt a bad deal IMO. I love my tech toys.