yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] NeoDa:
I am just sharing my latest experience. I have a Galaxy S3 SGH-T999L and I have tried so many roms and love many of them. I tried a few different Lolipop roms and a couple of them worked really well with the exception of Open Camera freezing here and there. I then went back to a TW based rom that was very customizable and fun. The keyboard had a tine hickup that bugged me a bit, but I just had to replace it to have a great rom. I then decided to try some very old roms in the TW arena like Wicked. Cool rom, but that had a camera issue as well when I tried the KT kernel. The stock kernel may have been good for the camera though, but I didn't try it. I then decided to do AOKP and I almost forgot about them, because they stopped making roms for the S3. I loaded the rom and wow, a breath of fresh air. My battery lasts forever on that rom and a custom kernel. There are like no bells and whistles compared to Lolipop though. The dialer doesn't show pictures and stuff. It is simple, sleek, and fun. The best part is that everything works on the S3. The rom was very customizable for those times of course.

Here is what I am running if I didn't get my downloads mixed up:

- AOKP_d2tmo_jb-mr2_milestone-1

- 3.4.66-KT747-g1ded067

I can't believe this combo still soars without any problems :cowboy::cowboy::cowboy:

I keep everything simple though. I don't use things like FB messenger or Google Now launcher. I am keeping an eye on permissions and underclocking my processor a bit. Vanila music player doesn't use many resources and I was using others with my Loli roms.

Maybe I will run into an issue later down the road, but all is good for now. Have a great day! Just wanted to share.

NeoDa
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mt465:
my htc evo 4g keeps freezing on main screen help please
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Magnum_Enforcer:
Can you provide some more information about your device? ROM, HBOOT version, firmware version, and whether or not you are S-off would be helpful.
[Galaxy S III Android Development] superchandan007:
Ad Blocker

Hello guys...

I have made a new "Ad Blocker" for personal use and i taught it useful for other people and I'm sharing it to u people...

U can flash this zip in recovery. No need to install adaway or adblock etc... apps.

Just flash n forget.

Download Ad Blocker

Version 4.5

Ad Blocker Remover:

I have made a remover mod for those who is willing to revert back to their mobile full of ads;)

Download Ad Blocker Remover

Source List is here

This will be updated regularly...

Chandan 007
[Galaxy S III Android Development] TechEdge:
Wow I was looking at blocking ads yesterday & today I see this!!!

Which ad blocking list are you using or have you compiled your own list?

EDIT:

This seems to be working/blocking ads. And I am happy Thank you.
[Galaxy S III Android Development] superchandan007:
This ad blocking lists can block maximum ads in ur mobile...

Now use ur mobile freely without ads
[Galaxy S III Android Development] joberror:
This seems simpler compared to Adaway but you need a lot of reputation by providing the source list. Hope I can get to use it soon, though Adaway is functioning and working as expected but this might be a better alternative as long as it gets updated.
[Galaxy S III Android Development] she3py:
A couple of questions if you dont mind. 1. Does the ad blocker block ads also on apps or just when browsing the net?

2. When having the ad blocker does it block the page when you're being redirect to another domain or does it allow redirections? Thank you very much.
[Galaxy S III Android Development] superchandan007:
1. Yes it bolcks ads in some selected/popular apps.

2. No it does not blocks redirections to other domains...
[Galaxy S III Android Development] superchandan007:
Small update is here...

Link on OP updated. Version changes to 1.1
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Cygnuss:
Thanks for your work :)
[Galaxy S III Android Development] mahe.:
Hi,

Checked the zip file. It seems like this method is subset of MoaB MOD. MoaB have performance penalty.. could you please let us know that, this mod have any performance penalty like Moab ?

Archi comment on moab method,

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=57410912&postcount=2462
[Galaxy S III Android Development] superchandan007:
This it not subset of anything... This is separate of all ad blockers.

And this ad blockers does not delay ur device like the other... Try n see...
[Galaxy S III Android Development] she3py:
Hey superchandan your app is great but how do I uninstall it? My only problem so far with it is that it blocks redirected sites for downloading and such so its a big deal for me, otherwise it works beautifuly.
[Galaxy S III Android Development] superchandan007:
As per my knowledge, it does not block redirections...

For uninstalling. Ill work on it n post the link in OP.

I will update it to u guys.
[Galaxy S III Android Development] superchandan007:
Hello.

As request from you. I have made a Ad Blocker Remover.

OP updated.
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Cygnuss:
Great work you´ve done here less one app taking out resources and memory with this mod :good:
[Galaxy S III Android Development] superchandan007:
Hello guys. Im back with major update.

OP updated. Version changed to 2.0

Sent by Chandan 007 using GT-I9300
[Galaxy S III Android Development] LucasBass:
Hi, does your adblocker removes the empty space caused by by ads in app like MinMinGuard By XDA dev FatMinMin?
[Galaxy S III Android Development] superchandan007:
Yes. It disables the ads activity n clears the space of add in apps...

Enjoy flashing...?
[Galaxy S III Android Development] malevoli:
Does this ad blocker work on any device or only in samsung galaxy S III?
[Galaxy S III Android Development] superchandan007:
Any device bro...
[Galaxy S III Android Development] superchandan007:
Hello guys...

I'm here with a massive update

OP updated. Version changed to 3.0

Source file Updated

-Happy flashing
[Galaxy S III Android Development] TechEdge:
Thanks will flash again tomorrow with my updated rom.

---------- Post added at 09:22 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:15 PM ----------

@superchandan007

If this works on all devices why have to posted on i9300 forum, I believe you should have this post under generic forums to get more users & visibility.
[Galaxy S III Android Development] superchandan007:
Hello guys,

I was little busy that i forgot to update ad blocker...

Sorry.

OP updated, version changed to 4.5. It's a big update.

Hope u enjoy it...[emoji4]

Sent by Chandan 007 using GT-I9300
[Galaxy S III Android Development] TechEdge:
Hi Chandan,

I am getting signature verification error. Can you please help?
[Galaxy S III Android Development] superchandan007:
Which recovery r u using???

Sent by Chandan 007 using GT-I9300
[Galaxy S III Android Development] TechEdge:
Hi, TWRP v2.8.6.1
[Galaxy S III Android Development] superchandan007:
U need to disable signature verification while flashing zip. In settings inside TWRP

EDIT: see screen shots

or

Sent by Chandan 007 using GT-I9300
[Galaxy S III Android Development] adrianopolis:
The link is not working anymore. Please upload to another link.
[Galaxy S III Android Development] adrianopolis:
Another link please?
[Galaxy S III Android Development] adrianopolis:
Anyone?
[Galaxy S III Android Development] mahe.:
Etc/host based ad blocker is more battery drainer.. justarchi told this long time ago. But if Ur still interested. You can search moaab.
[XDA Assist] chankkar73:
I have samsung Galaxy S4 (i9505) bought from UAE and living in LEbanon. I was trying to update the software to Lollipop using the odin and the UK based lollipop version and then i got the error "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recover mode in Kies and Try again.

I tried connecting to Kies but not being able to connect

So i tried to flashing using the 4.4.2 Lebanon version but i got the message that i need the PIT File. I have added that and then i got another message as per attached.

First of all could you lease explain to me what went wrong in first place. Is it the lollipop version that i used or because the phone was not rooted.

Secondly and most important can any one help me to resolve the issue. What is wrong in what i am doing. Is it the PIT version ??
[XDA Assist] chankkar73:
Could anyone please help me
[XDA Assist] jackeagle:
Hi,

Thanks for using XDA Assist :) following link may help you in your flashing process

[GUIDE] Unroot/Unbrick, Flash official stock firmware on Galaxy S4 GT-I9500 & I9505

Good Luck!
[Spice Dream Uno] tshrnjli:
Hi,

Applicable for all Kitkat and Lollipop users of the handset.

If you are receiving SMS but are having problems sending SMS messages, maybe your Message Center Number is not properly configured.

Call up your operator customer care and ask for the Message Center Number.

Note it down.

Open phonepad.

Dial *#*#4636#*#*

Tap Phone Information.

Scroll to the bottom.

In the space after "SMSC:", enter the number provided.

Tap "Update".

Don't mess with the other settings if you are a newbie.

Go to your messaging app.

Send Message.

Cheers!
[G Pad 8.3 General] recipientsuperior:
I'll just leave this here: http://www.phonearena.com/news/LG-s...ollipop-updates-for-its-G-Pad-tablets_id67532

Looking at the google-translated source, 8.3 Lollipop update is slated for mid-April in Korea, and hopefully soon after the rest of the world. [emoji106]
[G Pad 8.3 General] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Nice. Thanks for sharing. I know we have the Thanks button too but thought that deserved an actual reply, too. ? Stock LG Lollipop is so smooth on my Verizon G3, looking forward to ART on my VK810.4G.

Sent from my VK810 4G
[G Pad 8.3 General] Masteryates:
I'm on 20D firmware in the UK, and ART is present in developer options. Seems to run fine. :highfive:

Do you not have ART :confused:
[G Pad 8.3 General] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Are you talking about ART on KitKat? ART on Lollipop is "final"; ART on KitKat wasn't final - it wasn't on it's official implementation which is why they left it up to the user whether to turn it on or keep it off, and it was defaulted to off. It was very unstable on my LG G3 VS985. That all said, no, Verizon or LG kept the ART option out of the VK810.4G variant of the G Pad 8.3, at least on the latest build 23A.

What variant do you have? Nice that it works well for you on KitKat! :cool:
[G Pad 8.3 General] Masteryates:
Yes, I forgot that ART was not default in KK. :o I used it from day 1 on the N5 and it was so solid.

I have the V500 running firmware 20D. No problems with ART from what I can see. Great performance and battery also. :highfive:
[G Pad 8.3 General] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Ah, I see! The difference must be ART on AOSP KitKat versus ART on OEM (LG) KitKat; that's likely it works crappy for some. :)
[G Pad 8.3 General] Masteryates:
I get a feeling its something to do with one of the LG apps having ART issues. Maybe thats why ART is availible on the V500, but not availible on the LG G2 :confused:
[G Pad 8.3 General] annoyingduck:
This is surprising news, I thought we would be left in the cold with LG only offering support to the newer crap-tablets. Looking forward to it. The V500 is by far the best tablet I have ever owned, aosp rocks and so does stock. The stock KK build 20d is nearly perfect, I hope they do a good job with LP. I just hope we can get root easily on it, and that the existing bootloader/twrp combos will still work.
[G Pad 8.3 General] java87:
I had stock 4.2.2. with LokiHack and then I've installed stock 4.4.2. to keep root access. I just hope it will be possible to install LP over it or there will be some other method to root our devices. In general, this is a great news and I hope LG will make it stable and fast as KitKat ;)
[G Pad 8.3 General] Masteryates:
I'm just hoping that LG do such a great job that I dont even need to root. :angel:

Never felt I needed to root my Nexus 5. The G2 without a recents button is an entirely different story......
[G Pad 8.3 General] Impromark:
Has anyone been able to find any sources on how Lollipop looks on the 7.0 / 8.0 / 10 series as it's being deployed in Korea? I'm guessing it's be a good indicator of what we'll end up with in a couple months. So happy to hear that LG is doing this! At the very least it'll tide me over until whatever comes next drops in price - looking potentially at you, HTC...

Mark
[G Pad 8.3 General] KyPbP:
Looks http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=59572806&postcount=1039
[G Pad 8.3 General] Impromark:
Nice, thanks! Looks like the LP upgrade is coming to the UK for the newer G Pads now, so with luck it'll make it to our 8.3s soon after Korea unleashes in next month.

Summarizing the linked post and its followups, improvements on those tabs suggest better battery life, earphone volume, and the various cosmetic improvements both expected and not (they made the notification shade NOT take up the whole screen now - why?).

I wonder if the improvement in battery life will justify LG fixing the damn gamma on the screen of our 8.3 - arguably the only standout problem on an otherwise awesome tablet. Here's hoping!

Mark
[G Pad 8.3 General] Masteryates:
Yes, I also love the Gpad but side by side, the screen on the Nexus 7 (2013) is significantly better. Black level, viewing angle, brightness, contrast. If this was the cheap v400, I would have expected this but the v500 is a top of the range product. :silly:
[G Pad 8.3 General] Ultraman1966:
I've had my Pad on CM12 for about a month and a bit now and I don't regret one bit. I had enough of waiting with no news till now but hurray for all the users that LG hasn't abandoned us.
[G Pad 8.3 General] :
You're right but only if you get a Nexus 7 2013 without the touchscreen problems. I had 3 before switching to the v500.
[G Pad 8.3 General] Masteryates:
My touchscreen on the Nexus 7 2013 seems a bit laggy for gaming. :crying:

Having said that, I dont game much at all so dont find the screen an issue. I think it depends on your usage really. For my usage, the higher picture quality is more important. I hope LG put a better screen on any future v500.
[G Pad 8.3 General] NJ_RAMS_FAN:
Wonder if at&t will update their lg pad 7.0.
[G Pad 8.3 General] palmwangja:
looks like it's official.
[G Pad 8.3 General] Fredouye:
V30a OTA is out for Korea : https://twitter.com/lg_firmware/status/585709480098299904
[G Pad 8.3 General] DeanGibson:
Oh really ???

Same brain fart as before :D This is the LG G Pad 8.3, which not only doesn't have that tool built-in, the Android Market Google Play Store shows it as "Your device isn't compatible with this version."

LG would have my loyalty forever if they would extend the backup tool to the G-Pad 8.3 (hopefully in the next OTA update).
[G Pad 8.3 General] roirraW "edor" ehT:
LOL! Thank you! Sigh...

LG Backup is in the app store? Have you tried installing it from the Play Store on the G3 (I think you have too?), saving the apk and side-loading it on the G Pad? I may try that right now.

Edit: From the description and screenshots, I'm guessing the Play Store "LG Backup" doesn't contain the restore function, only the Backup part, so it wouldn't do any good if I could get it installed on the G Pad, anyway. :(
[G Pad 8.3 General] hodgestl:
Maybe I'm all wrong here, but the LG Backup is on my LG G Pad 8.3 (V500). It is a system app and can be found in System Settings/Personal/Backup & Reset/LG Backup Service. I got this tablet in Dec of 2014 and have used that regularly from the beginning. If I am seeing something different than you guys are talking about, I apologize. But I wanted to put this out there to maybe help somebody. Good Luck to all !!! Thanks
[G Pad 8.3 General] DeanGibson:
VK500 vs VK810

That's where it is on my LG G3, but not in that place (or anywhere else that we can find) on the VK810.

Your information is good to know, because it means that there should be no obstacle to LG putting it on the VK810.
[G Pad 8.3 General] Stu C:
I think confusion is arising because this thread is for the V500, not the VK810.
[G Pad 8.3 General] roirraW "edor" ehT:
No confusion. We who are familiar with LG Backup on the G3 are interested that it apparently comes on the V500 (but not our VK810.4G), ergo it certainly shouldn't have been hard for LG to include it in the VK810.4G.

[VK810.4G] [altev] [ViKtory810ROM] official LG G Pad 8.3 Lollipop 35A_08 5.0.2

[VK810.4G] [altev] official LG G Pad 8.3 Lollipop 35A_08 5.0.2

DEBLOAT SCRIPTS

and copies of all the files they remove

[VK810.4G] [altev] OTAs, .IMGs and KDZs, oh my
[G Pad 8.3 General] DeanGibson:
This thread is about Lollipop updates to the Gpad 8.3 in general. Further, after reading the above, I went back and reviewed all the messages in this thread, and find that the VK810 is mentioned slightly more often than the V500. Not that it matters, except as a counterpoint to the above statement.

I do agree that there is often confusion between the V500 and the VK810 in discussions in the whole "LG G Pad 8.3" sub-forums section. That's one reason why I recently added a device list to my signature, to make the context of my messages clearer in some cases. Today I edited it to make it even clearer.
[G Pad 8.3 General] Stu C:
Irrelevant of model, I suggest that an in depth discussion on the LG Backup app should have its own separate thread.
[G Pad 8.3 General] roirraW "edor" ehT:
I think we've already said all there is to say about it.

[VK810.4G] [altev] [ViKtory810ROM] official LG G Pad 8.3 Lollipop 35A_08 5.0.2

[VK810.4G] [altev] official LG G Pad 8.3 Lollipop 35A_08 5.0.2

DEBLOAT SCRIPTS

and copies of all the files they remove

[VK810.4G] [altev] OTAs, .IMGs and KDZs, oh my
[G Pad 8.3 General] meletios:
Screenshot of my query to LG and their response.
[G Pad 8.3 General] fluxxis:
I asked the german LG support a week ago and got a longer but in the end the same answer. They won't comment on any updates. Given the LG G Pad 8.3 is still the top tablet from LG / has been the top tablet for the last two years AND they already ported Lollipop this is very annoying. I would love to try out some custom ROM but the process looks a little bit too complicated for me and there are some issues like the missing IR blaster support.
[G Pad 8.3 General] Metaldroidiano:
I really don t understand why LG don't give us any news.

Gpad 8.3 Korean version has already lollipop so where is the problem???Take the Rom,translate it and Boom! Job is done and many users will be happy!

I want believe.
[G Pad 8.3 General] Calibaan:
I don´t think it´s a translation issue since most important languages are already included in the "korean" ROM, for e.g. I´m using it with german as default language and I didn´t see missing translations. I bet all other official ROMs which perhaps might come out will be almost identical to this "korean" ROM just with other build.prop settings and with changed Bloatware for the targeted markets/countries.
[G Pad 8.3 General] Metaldroidiano:
I know man, i was joking cause i'm freaking out! lg said we will receive lollipop, but this silence is evil!
[G Pad 8.3 General] redhk886:
I flashed the hk version a few months back. Initially was very fast.now its really lagging.i have factory reset once already.maybe there is a bug that they are trying to fix which is causing the delay.

Is there a way to downgrade to Kk or root to flash another rom? Its really bad now,typing in slow motion,
[G Pad 8.3 General] Fullmetal Jun:
Download a Jellybean or KitKat .kdz file and flash using LGFlash tool 2014 like u did for the lollipop kdz.
[G Pad 8.3 General] redhk886:
i didn't know you can do that. i thought it was locked onto LP.
[G Pad 8.3 General] pnin:
Before doing the downgrade, try to install Trimmer (fstrim) and see how it goes -- it's free from Google Play store... ?:)
[G Pad 8.3 General] redhk886:
needs root : (
[G Pad 8.3 General] pnin:
True. Stock root is possible -- on KK, I did it with towelroot...
[G Pad 8.3 General] redhk886:
tried flashing kdz with lgtool, doesn't work.gives an error and stops 5% into update. any other suggestions?
[G Pad 8.3 General] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Ignore the error, don't click any buttons in any dialogs, just drag them out of the way if you have to, and let it sit for 20 minutes as is. You might be surprised and find it finished updating anyway. That's usually what happens.
[G Pad 8.3 General] redhk886:
i know what you mean, usually the progress bar gets stuck at 5% but completes after 10mins or so. but this time it just stops and jumps to another window and gives an error message.
[G Pad 8.3 General] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Hmmmm. Try the original USB cable? Try a different one? Try a different USB port? Try a different PC? Reboot?

[VK810.4G] [altev] [ViKtory810ROM] official LG G Pad 8.3 Lollipop 36B_00 5.0.2

[VK810.4G] [altev] official LG G Pad 8.3 Lollipop 36B_00 5.0.2

DEBLOAT SCRIPTS

and copies of all the files they remove

[VK810.4G] [altev] OTAs, .IMGs and KDZs, oh my
[G Pad 8.3 General] redhk886:
yep, tried it all already. has anyone tried going back to kk or jb from stock lp without root?
[G Pad 8.3 General] hodgestl:
Aren't we way off topic here? I'm not trying to make anyone mad and am not complaining, but isn't this thread about when Official Lollipop come to our blessed GPads? That's what the title of the thread is. That does not seem to have been the topic at all lately. Now I hope all the flames don't come my way. I am not yelling at anyone. I am just asking a question. Thanks
[G Pad 8.3 General] redhk886:
i was just suggesting that there may be a bug with the stock 5.0.2 build.
[G Pad 8.3 General] DrEzkimo:
very politely put, yes we all like to check if there is any news and its a pain to have to read through x number of posts about other things.
[G Pad 8.3 General] annoyingduck:
Free like there.... That's normal. At 90% the tool errors out, but read the progress bar on your device screen, it'll complete and reboot. Sounds like a successful flash...
[G Pad 8.3 General] giovaorama:
Goodbye LG bloatware!

I'm tired to wait for this update.

Yesterday I rooted my stock v500 with stump root, flashed twrp and then unofficial cyanomod 12.1 (aosp w as another option)

Now the tablet works as it should.

Inviato dal mio LG-V500 utilizzando Tapatalk
[G Pad 8.3 General] :
The thread should be renamed to: "NEWS: Gpad 8.3 Lollipop updates rolling out never!"
[G Pad 8.3 General] jholnardis:
this is really frustated. LG should deliver lollipop after some months.. There in no argument to hold this version only for korean or asian countries. I´m really dissapointed for this situation and i will never ever buy another lg product since now. This is a tablet nor a phone so making the rom for other countries should be very easy. If they don´t do it i s because the don´t want to.

No apollogies
[G Pad 8.3 General] Metaldroidiano:
I read that lollipop rollout in China some days ago, anybody can confirm that????
[G Pad 8.3 General] redhk886:
according to the lg twitter feed, the china lp came out in july. i flashed it and had to flash back to hk as it has no play store.
[G Pad 8.3 General] cybertec69:
I got the 5.0.2 Lollipop on my LG G Pad 8.3 wifi edition. Had to download it myself, found it on G+ LG forum.
[G Pad 8.3 General] tmohammad:
I think LG have given up on European and US customers! How sad!

Some modern Apps (especially banking) wont install on older Android versions making our Tablet less useful!

I hope someone at LG reads this forum as they need to know how annoying their heel dragging is getting!