yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shinsplit:
Thank you guys,

I followed your advices and saved my phones life, boy it was close.

By the way, i was trying to connect my gear 2 watch with my lg g3, this what i was trying to do

But I am not giving up so fast, i would really want to succeed connecting them together, can any one give me a simpler guide, that should work this time.
[M.O.J.O. General] Vomitor696:
From the Mad Catz faqs..

So i tried to plug my Verbatim 350 GB hard disk, but MOJO doesnt even see it. So what could i do for this? I dont want to buy a 128 SD cards or Usb..

There are some kind of application for let the external disk on android?
[M.O.J.O. General] gwaldo:
Make sure your on the 202 or 205 firmware.

make sure you disk/partition is formated to NTSF (read only) or FAT32, I think it supports ext3, but I haven't tried.

I think it only shows the first partition on the disk, for more you need to set up android root files or use

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hu.sztupy.android.usbhostcontroller&hl=en
[M.O.J.O. General] Vomitor696:
Yes, im in on 205 and im rooted.. :) then, later ill check. Thank you.
[T-Mobile LG G3] Mohammed Atif:
Does nokia here maps will work on lg g3 ? Beta was released for Samsung this week i belive
[T-Mobile LG G3] BACARDILIMON:
It might if someone downloads and post the apk then set up Samsung acct

g3 soon to be NOTE 4
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] MathewPrice:
I paid my phone bill today that a to

gigabyte plan and my dad is not working I don't know if I could be my carrier or 4 could be the phone any help would be useful thank you
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] audit13:
Does it work if you flash the most recent cm10.2? If it does, sounds like your modem and bootloader are not compatible with CM11.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] MathewPrice:
I can make calls and text
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] BigPigg:
same thing happened to me last night when i installed the most recent snapshot.

This is a reported problem and a fix has been found. I followed the instructions and my phone is working again.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1831898

I should point out i am on the I747M with the canadian carrier Telus. I747MUMUEND3 Is the one i downloaded and flashed.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] MathewPrice:
I have 4.4.4
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] MathewPrice:
I open ed thus on tapatalk sorry I opened in browser n see what you mean
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] MathewPrice:
it doesnt not have my modem version and i cannot find it anywhere on google
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] mrrocketdog:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1831898

check here

err on the side of kindness
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] MathewPrice:
Thanks for the reply. I fixed it with just changing my acsess point from att late I think to att phone
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] mrrocketdog:
glad to hear you got it fixed.

err on the side of kindness
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xda013:
Hi sorry for my ignorance (this may not be right place the ask this?!)

Are the downloads found here:

https://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=klte

http://forum.cyanogenmod.org/forum/1121-samsung-galaxy-s5-gsm-klte/

the correct ones for SM-G900I?

thanks

:cowboy:
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vndnguyen:
klte is Device Type for one of S5 models.

To make sure that download is suitable for your device, install Phone INFO ★Samsung★ app and check for your Device Type (in GENERAL INFO section).
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xda013:
great thanks!
[Google Chromecast] MadBob:
Just noticed that the app for CC released yesterday has a backdrop function to show your own images and weather etc.

Anyone had time to play with it yet.
[Google Chromecast] jsdecker10:
Yeah, I've set Backdrop up on both my Living Room and Bedroom Chromecasts. There are several different features that you can enable/disable such as News and Lifestyle, Weather w/Temp(can choose Celsius or Fahrenheit), Art, Featured Photos, Satellite Images from Google Maps, and you can even have it stream pictures from your Google account with the "Your Photos" option. It's really cool and I'm glad they finally introduced this to us!!
[Google Chromecast] Belgadon:
Is there a way to set the time between two pictures? I want them to come faster.
[Google Chromecast] Simba501:
I was wondering the same, except I want it to switch more slowly lol.
[Google Chromecast] lecorbusier:
No news or lifestyle in Germany. Satellite images, temperature and a weather icon are the only difference.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] papaver:
Hellou.. Could someone please upload browser apk from 4.2.2 rom for galaxy tab 2 10.1? Thanks:)

And one more question..wifi keeps dropping conection.. It is strange because this happen with router.. If i share hotspot from phone..work okej.. O.o

sent from me. :]
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jrc2:
Does WiFi drop on other devices?

jrc2
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] papaver:
No.. I've reset the router today.. And i will see...:)

sent from me. :]
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] papaver:
It says connection time out and dissconect and than connect back..

sent from me. :]
[Galaxy S 4 Active Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lane5SOS:
OK, so I'm VERY new to posting here, and idk where to post this, but I've recently restored my device to stock 4.3, then updated it (4.4.3). Now im trying to root it with towelroot, but it says my device isn't supported. And I even tried the 3 codes you put into the app, and it still said my devise was unsupported. PLEASE HELP! Thank you :)
[Galaxy S 4 Active Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Devo7v:
What firmware are you on (we need the alphanumeric code) NC9, NE3 or NH3? There is no such thing as 4.4.3 for the i537.

Once you determine what firmware you are on, go to the following thread and follow the link to root. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2629093
[Galaxy S 4 Active Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lane5SOS:
4.4.2

4.4.2, sorry and its NH3
[Galaxy S 4 Active Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Devo7v:
Follow the link I posted above, do some reading, and you will find the link you need for root instructions.
[Galaxy S 4 Active Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lane5SOS:
??

It says its been superceded by towlroot, but towlroot isnt working for me, and im not sure why
[Galaxy S 4 Active Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] drake90001:
NH3 can't be rooted with towelroot.
[Galaxy S 4 Active Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] namitutonka:
Rooted NH3 on ATT S4 Active

My S4A is running rooted NH3.

You have to reflash the inital KitKat (NE3) firmware, but minus the bootloader, using your existing NH3 bootloader, then re-root with towelroot. You can then reflash NH3 AP, CP, CSC. Thanks to [MENTION=3047491]Devo7v[/MENTION] files and instructions are here: http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-active/general/guide-update-to-i537-att-firmware-t2835481

Thanks again Devo7v. :good::)

---------- Post added at 09:29 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:20 PM ----------

[MENTION=5955768]Lane5SOS[/MENTION], do what [MENTION=3047491]Devo7v[/MENTION] suggested and read through the link he gave you. You will find: "Root method: In order to root NH3 you must first flash the NE3 kernel through Odin because it still has the root vulnerability. Then root using towelroot.com. Once you have rooted, flash the NH3 kernel through Odin. Discussion and further instructions about this method can be ...................."
[Galaxy S 4 Active Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Devo7v:
I also created a quick thread on how to root any i537 firmware for future reference.
[Galaxy S 4 Active Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] namitutonka:
Hadn't known till now of your quick thread, [GUIDE][HOW-TO] Root Any i537 AT&T Firmware, which you created 2/1/2015 here. Excellent helpful wrap up to those seeking info on rooting their AT&T SGH-i537 Samsung Galaxy S4 Active.

Also similar is Sunderwear's thread, Galaxy S4 Active 4.4.2 Kitkat ROOT, here. Like you, Devo7v, [MENTION=4287865]Sunderwear[/MENTION] has always been very helpful in the past.

Again, Devo7v, you have my respect, my trust in your reliable XDA posts, and many, many thanks!:highfive:
[XDA Assist] emibartolotte:
Hello, please I need to know if the carbon rom kitkat 4.4 for Xperia S that is posted is also for Xperia SL. Thank you very much! ;)
[XDA Assist] Darth:
Hi,

Ideally it would be best to ask in the rom thread, or read through some of it for the answer.....but to post in development sections, you need to reach 10 constructive posts first.

So until then, you should ask here....

> Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion > Xperia S, Acro S, Ion Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Good luck!
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] ZeD:
There's a way to remove the windows live messenger contacts from my contacts list?

I don't want thats messenger contacts on my FONE contacts LOL!

I already have a lot of contacts ad that contacts are a crap!

Please, someone can help? thanks
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] c3l5o:
I think there's a bug and if you remove them from your list they'll be removed from your msn acount...
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] AlanJC:
That's not a bug, it's how it is supposed to work so that your contacts are integrated.

I don't think it's something you can turn off, but then, I haven't tried.

You can always add a category to your non-messenger contacts, and view by that filter if you don't want them showing.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] ZeD:
I have more than 200 non-messenger contacts.

That messenger contacts on my PHONE list are crap :(
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] AlanJC:
You can bulk highlight them in Outlook and add a category to them.

To *you* it's crap ;)

I have about 150 contacts, 50 messenger contacts, and of those, about 30 I had as real contacts anyway. I like the way they are both integrated into one thing, and that the information is with me wherever I sign in.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] ZeD:
I want the msn contacts hidden from my phone contacts list without selectiong categories all times... Or just dont add these contacts to my phone...
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] ireneus:
just a setting

It is a setting in Windows Live. When you set up the Windows Live connection you can choose if you want to sync mail and/or contacts. I only chose mail and my contacts did not appear in my address book.

You can change it in Windows Live: Menu/Options/2 Sync Options - Deselect contacts and messenger.

-Ireneus
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] ZeD:
Yes.

But when i try to sig in into messenger i get a message that this action will sincronize the contacts to my fone contacts...
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] AlanJC:
On mine, it still puts the contacts in, it simply does not synchronise my address book online.

That option is about the online sync with Windows Live services, not about placing them in your address book.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] jasonkruys:
Basically, tough. In this instance, 'I want' doesn't get! Microsoft have designed it this way, and until a new version of Windows Live is released that doesnt do this (unlikely), that's the way it will be :)
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] king_sx96:
Thanks Thanks Thanks Thanks
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] Sup3rT3d:
What you need to do is when it asks you if u want to integrate the contacts you say Cancel, you then go to the right hand menu at the bottom of the screen and select windows live. It will open a search box with a login button underneath.

Log in to windows live and it will give you 5 screens, 1 of which disables the syncing of the contacts into your address book..

Sorted :)
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] AlanJC:
That option is to do with synchronisation with the windows live address book. This is not the same as your contacts/address book on your device.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pfmdan:
I have a I9300 that is not getting any network, the IMEI is 0049... and the serial number is a string of zeros. It was previously running stock 4.1.2 but I wanted to upgrade to at least the latest official ROM - 4.3 and thats how I ended up in this situation.

I've been a Linux user forever and I've owned and flashed a few Android phones in the past but this is my first Samsung Android handset and so the first time I've been bitten by efs. I did lots of reading before attempting the upgrade so I knew to backup the efs partition before doing any flashing. I did this with ktool but restoring my efs backup to various ROMs hasn't restored my network connectivity.

I'm on the 3 network in the UK so when I've been using Odin to restore stock ROMs (I've tried restoring both 4.3 and 4.1.2) I've been using the BTU versions ie

I9300XXUGMK6_I9300OXAGMK6_BTU

I9300XXEMG4_I9300OXAEMG4_BTU

I have now spent four full days reading and trying various solutions suggested in an array of threads on this forum, I've read all the stickies in http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s3/general/samsung-galaxy-s3-sticky-roll-thread-t2344125 plus many more threads and now I've just about given up. I've tried flashing various unofficial ROMs too like CM 10.2, 11 and RevolutionS5 but they all have no network.

My phone is not in factory mode and I've tried zuluman's patched kernel/modem with 4.3 without any luck. I've tried factory resets, deleting /efs, changing the permissions of and editing nv_data.bin with a hex editor amongst other tricks. No go.

So it seems my only remaining option is to take / send my phone to be repaired or fork out for one of these hardware devices that claim to be able to repair IMEI issues. Problem is then I'm back to square one, I've not learned what I wanted to about my phone (how to safely reflash/upgrade it) and I'll be stuck on whatever the repair shop leave me with.

I'd much, much rather fix this myself as then that opens the doors to experimentation, it will prolong the (so far all too brief) life of my phone and be much more satisfying. Until now I thought the SGS3 was (is?) a class phone and I think its much better than the Nexus 4 I had previously, despite inferior specs in many respects.

I'm sure its possible to recover from this without buying dedicated hardware or at least it should be..

I bought my phone 2nd hand less than three months ago but its no longer under any warranty. Another thing that could be an issue is that I was sold it without a box and there is no IMEI printed under or on the battery.

Thanks for your help!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pfmdan:
It would seem from my experimentation that reflashing stock ROMs with Odin on the I9300 doesn't affect the efs partition, or at least the stock ROMs I've been flashing don't repair/recreate efs.

I'd be perfectly happy using the Samsung generic IMEI if it will let me connect to my phone network. If anyone knows how might enable that, please speak up!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SpecialBrewDaddy:
Same problem encountered before until now...

This are when the problem starts.

My GS3 International had CynagenMod stable build.

1. I've noticed one morning that my GS3 is stuck in a bootloop.

2. Tried reflashing the stable CM ROM, but still stuck n the bootloop.

3. Tried flashing my stock rooted firmware from my TWRP backup.

- after this, I've noticed that only emergency calls and not registered on network always appears.

- my IMEI becomes now generic with 0049...00 but with serial number.

4. Tried sending it for repair in our local cellphone repair shop. Network signal is fixed now but it always ask for permission for the radio. So battery drain is massive.

5. I didn't send it back. Tried to fix it myself. Installed the stock firmware 4.3 using jellybean. To my surprise, the IMEI and serial number comes back. But still no network signal (emergency calls only).

Lastly, still looking for a fix. If anyone had a fix for this one this will be a great help. Also tried restoring/updating through Kies. All the process I took had failed.

Not sure if the problem was the EFS/IMEI or the modem or radio install from the firmware I just installed.

For now, I'm using the stock 4.3 firmware. The only problem now is the network signal. Any suggestions or fix is a great help. TIA!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pfmdan:
I have read of people fixing the no network by flashing a known good efs image but I suppose it would have to contain a working generic IMEI. Please PM me if you have such an image for a i9300. I'll have to find such a thread again and get PM'ing.

I've been disappointed by a few things in trying to upgrade my SGS3.

* There is no well documented fix for this EFS/IMEI/no network issue

* This issue seems to be very common for SGS3 owners who have attempted an upgrade to 4.3 or flashing alternate ROMs yet there is no mention of any of this on

http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Known_Issues_page_for_i9300

and

http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/SGS3FAQ

There needs to be.

* It doesn't seem Heimdall is able to flash a tar.md5 in one hit like Odin can which is a shame for us Linux and OSX users

Great phone but not for hackers and tweakers it seems.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] boomboomer:
Sounds like the efs was already corrupt before you tried the upgrade, probably a previous botched repair which only worked on 4.1

Take it to a repair centre and pay for them to recode it for you, there is no other fix. Make sure it connects on 4.3 before you pay.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rp158:
Suggestion: flash a firmware older than MG4 and let it update OTA or by KIES. Generating the efs-v2-data may solve.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pfmdan:
the battle rages on...

rp158:

That sounded like a good suggestion to me so I used Odin to install I9300XXELL4_I9300OXAELL4_BTU, which predates MG4. Because the aim was to try an OTA update, I did not root or flash a custom recovery as I know they don't like that.

Like all the ROMs I've tried since my prob, it installed fine but I get no network. After connecting to wifi I first tried OTA via Settings -> About Device -> Software update -> Update but it just says "Failed to update firmware due to network or server problem". I can browse the internet fine so could this be a problem with Three (my telco)? I've heard of some providers blocking OTA.

So next I tried Kies (not Kies 3) under Windows 8. I went to Tools -> Firmware Upgrade and Initialisation but I just get the error 'GT-I9300 does not support initialising'. Fail, fail and fail!

I've yet to run 'Triangle away' and so I have several flash count points listed on the download screen. Could this stop OTA from working? Is there a limit to the number of flashes you can perform before something nasty happens? I presume its just something retailers check before they refund or repair phones.

Something else I noticed while fighting my phone today was that recovery says the CSC code is now KOR. Could that stop OTA working?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rp158:
Likes me a good idea to run 'Triangle away': I think there is no max. count for flashes, but perhaps counter>0 and status=custom block the update-procedure. So try after unroot both methods again. (CSC-code I down't know.)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pfmdan:
Whilst still running I9300XXELL4_I9300OXAELL4_BTU, I rooted it then successfully ran Triangle Away to clear the flash counter before running csc changer to change my CSC to BTU (from KOR). I would've changed it to XEU but that wasn't an option. I checked that worked fine, which it did, and running CSC changer also (conveniently, in my case) un-roots your phone.

After that I tried updating via both Kies and 'About Device' software update but both just gave me the same errors as before so scratch another idea off my very long list then. :(
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rp158:
Then go to #5
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pfmdan:
?

Do you mean Odin flash I9300XXEMB5, which I think is the last release before MG4?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rp158:
Sorry, too short. Post 5 = repair by Samsung.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pfmdan:
So, if I choose to get my phone fixed, has this proven that I will be unable to flash any alternate ROMs on it without losing my network/IMEI/serial again?

Maybe I should've backed up my EFS with philz recovery or dd insteal of ktool, then I might not have ended up in this situation?

Maybe the US/Qualcomm models of the S3 are safe to flash with alternate ROMS whilst the Exynos-based models aren't?

Can anyone recommend a good repair service in the UK if my local repair shops can't help?

Thanks for your suggestions rp158!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rp158:
No, that's unnormal. But read before flashing, what users say (some beta's or nightlies are buggy).

Probably. I suggest Philz, TWRP or by TerminalEmulator.

Official Samsung repair-service.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pfmdan:
I thought Philz was the only recovery that gave you the option of backing up EFS? I didn't think TWR supported EFS backup/restore? CWM doesn't.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rp158:
TWRP can, of course.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Darke5tShad0w:
A corrupted efs can also effect the stability and use of wifi as mac address etc is also stored there.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bender_007:
Check if there is a backup of your efs. Some roms make a backup of it also - neatrom for example. Try flashing xxemg4 or later baseband to see if it fixes it because after having the later bb you also have efs v2
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pfmdan:
FIXED

Thanks to everyone who made suggestions in trying to get my phones connection back. Its working again now. My 0049 IMEI has gone, my real IMEI come back and my serial number has returned so I can make and receive calls again!

The thing that was preventing my connection and leaving me to suffer the dreaded 'Emergency Calls Only' and 'Not registered on network' errors was nothing to do with EFS but because I had an incorrect CSC. I had flashed stock BTU roms instead of H3G, which is what I should've used being on Three. As soon as I flashed a rom with the correct CSC, my IMEI and serial numbers both returned and this allowed the zuluman patched modem / kernel combo to work. I'm now happily running 4.3 whereas I was previously on a rooted stock 4.1.2.

There are literally 100's of threads on the S3 forums here with S3 owners ending up with a generic IMEI and no serial after attempting a 4.3 upgrade and the standard response is nearly always 'your EFS is probably corrupt' or 'your EFS in the wrong format'. That will be the case sometimes but I'd bet that more often than not the EFS is fine (if updated) and users have flashed a CSC for the wrong region for their telephone network.

Key tools in getting this prob fixed that hardly get any mention are the csc changer app (downloadable via Play but requires root and also factory resets/unroots when run) and A.S_id's rescue firmware

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s3/general/odinfirmware-sgsiii-i9300-prerooted-t1825272/

I'd recommend I9300 users flash A.S._id's ROM if they can't find a firmware with the correct CSC for their network and/or csc changer doesn't restore their IMEI and serial.

Lets fix these forums by getting this info into the FAQs in both the general and QA stickies because I know it to be missing hence the endless invalid IMEI / no network postings.

I'll be back shortly wth more details and suggested additions to the S3 FAQs / stickies.

Thanks all!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pfmdan:
I've ended up running A.S._id's 4.3 deodexed 'stock' ROM w/ Boeffla 5.3 kernel and zuluman's patched XXUGMK6 modem.

When I used zuluman's patched XXUGMK6 kernel, I would experience small but frequent glitches in 3G streamed audio. I don't have this problem with Boeffla 5.3.

I'd also highly recommend stock TW users turn off smart screen to massively increase your battery life very easily.