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[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] stahlwird:
Looked at ALL the referenced similar threads, and none applied to my device. So, with your permission, I would like to ask for information.

I bought a used, off-contract T-Mobile variant of Galaxy S3, SGH-T999. It IS SIM-unlocked, as I am using a Straight Talk-provided AT&T SIM without any problems. Also, it is rooted, as confirmed by Root Checker and running Terminal--I get the "#" prompt. SuperSU is installed and appears functional. However, neither CWM nor TWRP recovery programs are on the device.

How can I tell if my bootloader is unlocked? If it is not, what would you suggest to use to accomplish unlocking? I would like to be able to flash a custom ROM such as CyanogenMod.

Thank you for your help and patience.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] tonytien:
The T-Mobile version has an unlocked bootloader. Feel free to flash CWM or TWRP through Odin or by using ADB if you want to use that method.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] stahlwird:
Many thanks to you both, Serio22 and Tonytien! I had no idea that the T999 had an unlocked bootloader; just another good reason to buy it vs. the AT&T variant.

I have read (MANY TIMES!!!) the procedure for using Odin to root the device and install a recovery program. There is one in particular on androidcentral forums (can't post the link just yet!) that uses GalaxyS3RootSprint.zip to root either the Verizon or the T-Mobile variants. The second step uses GalaxyS3RootSprint to flash CWM; then, a third step uses CWM-SuperSU-v0.87.zip to flash a super user program. Since my phone is already rooted and has a working SuperSU program, I wonder if I could use Odin just to flash CWM?

Have either of you ever used Flashify? That was mentioned in another thread on androidcentral as a way to flash with Odin or entering download mode.

I'm kind of spoiled: my last two Samsung smartphones have both had CyanogenMod already installed, with CWM, and I got used to entering recovery mode via the Restart menu.

Anyway, thanks again, and best retards to you both.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] stahlwird:
Oh, one other question. My phone has stock T-Mobile Android 4.3, the "*MJC" software. I have read a number of cautions concerning the MJC software, and that one might not be able to flash CWM or custom ROM's to it. Might that be a problem for installing CWM?

Incidentally, Knox is installed on the phone, but NOT running.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] tonytien:
You can flash CWM through Odin, but it'll take some repackaging (.img to .tar.md5) or you can search for one to download since CWM comes in .img form. Again, you could use ADB on a computer to install CWM in its .img form since your phone is already rooted. You could also just download TWRP or some other recovery that comes in .tar or .tar.md5 form, which will already be ready to flash in Odin. I haven't used Flashify, but some of the screenshots on the app listing show some kind of recovery install feature. I can't personally recommend it since I've never used it before.

The latest software version causes some weird things indirectly. I haven't noticed any issues with the latest CM12.1 nightlies, but you may run into issues when trying to flash a custom ROM in recovery. It seems the updater_script (a part of custom ROM zip files that tells the phone what to do when flashing in recovery) doesn't include the latest version in the line that determines if the ROM will work with the phone or not (a simple software version text comparison to make sure you won't brick your phone). This can be easily fixed since it's just a text file inside a custom ROM that can be easily modified. The software itself doesn't cause issues with system modification other than some interference with root (which, since you've told me your phone is already rooted, I assume you've figured it out). Keep in mind that the stock ROM could replace your custom recovery upon reboot (I think), which could be fixed by deleting the files 'install-recovery.sh' and 'recovery-from-boot.p' located in /system/etc/. If you're installing a custom ROM, you won't need to worry about that. Also, your Knox Warranty Bit will be tripped (your phone now definitely has a void warranty) but I'm sure you know since you're rooting and stuff. Sorry about the late response, let me know if you have any questions on anything I missed, I'm kind of jumping around with things that come to mind.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] serio22:
I have used flashify and do recommend it. Very easy to use and can select from different recoveries. MJC is not a problem as far as flashing recoveries or roms. Probably one of the only problem is as the poster above stated, but it may be fixed by now by developers
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] stahlwird:
Hope you two guys (Serio22 and tonytien) don't mind if I pick your brains a bit more. Flashing via phone download mode and Odin doesn't look too bad, but I keep reading all these posts about guys bricking their phones. I CAN'T do that--- this is my PHONE, not a PC I can play around with! Seems you have to have a version of Odin that matches your installed OS AND your particular phone variant, then the CWM version must match both of those. If anything doesn't match, it's brick city! I did finally find a site that lists the current version of Odin (3.07) for the T-Mobile SGH-T999 running the MJC version of 4.3 JellyBean, and it lists the matching version of CWM (6.0.1.2). So, using that site as a guide, I think I might get brave and try to flash CWM that way rather than use Flashify. But, thanks for your comments on it as well.

Far cry from flashing the next nightly on CM using CWM! There was usually a natural path of progression---CM 9.1 to 9.2, then to 10.0, 10.1, etc. There was never a need to jump around and risk bricking. AND, going into Recovery for CWM was a simple option in the Reboot menu, not having to hold down 3 keys and release one at just the right time. I lived thru two phones with CyanogenMod and ClockworkMod, and only went backwards once: I flashed a nightly that I didn't really like. It was a simple matter to go into CWM and restore from the previous Nandroid backup.

Anyway, thanks for your suggestions, help, encouragement, and your ears (eyes?).
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] stahlwird:
Oh, one more thing I forgot to mention, and ask about.

When I boot my phone into download mode, the items on the screen are these:

Product name: SGH-T999

Custom Binary Download: No

Current Binary: Samsung Official

System Status: Custom

Qualcomm Secure Boot: Enable

Warranty Bit: 0

Bootloader RP Swrev: 1

Not sure how to interpret these, as I've not found anywhere they are defined, other than the presence of the "Warranty Bit" line indicates I'm on 4.3, JellyBean. I'm assuming the Status of Custom is because I'm rooted.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] serio22:
Yes and yes. Warranty Bit was introduced in 4.3 bootloader
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] stahlwird:
Well, successfully flashed CWM 6.0.1.2 non-touch to my phone (I think--more below). Used the Odin/TAR method, and it was painless.

When I boot into Recovery mode, the line at the top of the screen does say "ClockworkMod Recovery v6.0.1.2", but the rest of the options on that screen look just as they did before. Went to "Advanced" and chose "Show log", and I saw some lines that concern me, to wit:

Checking for extendedcommand

Skipping execution of extendedcommand. file not found...

Can't partition non-vfat: datamedia

Can't partition unsafe device: /dev/block/mmcblklpl

Can't format unknown volume: /emmc

init.svc.recovery=running

service.adb.root=1

init.svc.adbd=running

Then, when I run my X-plore File manager, I see NO ClockworkMod folder, either on my Internal or External SD cards. Do I really have it?

One last point: while looking around for the procedures to do this, I came across a video that showed using ROM Manager to load CWM. Even tho the Odin procedure seemed to work, I wonder...... Any opinions on that?

Thanks again for your reading this.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] serio22:
Did you flash recovery and then reboot straight into recovery without it letting boot the system? If not, do so. You shouldn't need any app to boot recovery, but you can use one if you like. Just a preference
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] stahlwird:
No. I checked the restart box in Odin, and it did restart the system normally into JB. Then, I shut down completely and did the 3-button boot into Recovery.

Got an update, however. Since I saw those entries in the log, I decided to try the ROM Manager flash of CWM. Downloaded ROM Manager from the Play Store, and started it. It said it needed to update the recovery, and I let it update to CWM v. 6.0.4.5, and everything looked good. Checked the log, and no entries for concern. BTW, it offered the "Touch" version of CWM, but I declined that, going with the old fashioned side-button version.

Got one other question, however. On my CyanogenMod phones, when I got into CWM, the backup option was for Nandroid backup. But, the version I have on this phone doesn't even mention that. Is that an add-on of some sort?

Thanks again for your help!

Best regards,

Stahlwird
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] serio22:
Not sure, I use twrp. Haven't used cwm in ages
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Phil_w:
Hi All

I'm hoping someone can help with a problem I'm having.

I have a Galaxy Note 3 LTE (SM-N9005), it was sold as an unbranded UK variant (BTU). As the Lollipop ROM hasn't been released for the BTU CSC yet, I decided to try using the Netherlands (PHN) or Poland (XEO) unbranded ROMs as many others seems to have done. I flashed these ROMs (downloaded from sammobile) with Odin and did a factory reset.

This all worked fine but I've now scuffed my screen and want to get the phone back to the latest 4.4.2 BTU ROM in order to avoid complications during an insurance claim. Unfortunately this seems to be proving problematic, no matter what I do the CSC code is now staying stuck as XEO, and the default language after a factory reset is Polish.

I've tried reflashing the same BTU ROM the phone had before (N9005XXUGNG1/N9005XAGNJ3) with Odin, followed by a Factory reset in recovery wiping the data/cache, but after this the CSC is still XEO, so I'm ending up with the BTU ROM but with the default language as Polish. Can any suggest how I can resolve this?

Thanks in advance for any advice.
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rankoradza:
Please tell me is there some youtube background app for the Galaxy S6? PVSTAR+ PRO vas amaziiiing app.. But it doesn't work anymore..
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rankoradza:
Refresh
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rankoradza:
Any1 ??
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gilg@mesh:
I use this one.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Mata.YTplayer&hl=sv
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rankoradza:
Are you sure?? It stops when you press listen in background.. Doesn't actually work....
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gilg@mesh:
of course I'm sure, I just start the video then press the home button and it still plays.

Tapatalked from my GALAXY S6
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rankoradza:
You have rooted your device?
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gilg@mesh:
yes rooted and custom ROM. maybe it matters but I don't know about that as I always root and run custom ROM on my devices.
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rankoradza:
I'm unrooted and stock room..

It works but likes this

Cannot fully remove from background
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gilg@mesh:
looks likes this for me

View attachment 3346509

Tapatalked from my GALAXY S6
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] robotrobles:
I hope this is okay to post. http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/youtube/youtube-10-21-57-x86-android-apk-download/ Its the actual YouTube app. Just install over the pre-installed version. I did and have background playground. View attachment 3353304
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rankoradza:
Cannot over the pre-installed version :/ [MENTION=2874941]robotrobles[/MENTION]
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] robotrobles:
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/youtube/youtube-10-18-55-4-android-apk-download/ try that one. The newest one doesn't seem to work. But one of them under it should work.Do you have unknown sources checked? One of the 21.57 should work. It's what I have on mine. View attachment 3353459
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] netshl:
Google: 'itube android' and it's the first one. Best background youtube app
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rankoradza:
I've instaled.. but how to play now in background ? There is no "play in baground" option and music stops when you press home button
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] akiwiz:
If you use xposed then there is a module called YouTube Background Playback or Try OGYouTube it has that option
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] robotrobles:
You have 21.57? And you don't see this in settings when you first open the app? View attachment 3355243
[XDA Assist] XDA Visitor:
I work for taxi for sure and they recently handed out a moto g to me.This phone has their bultin minimalistic ROM which does not give me full access to it.I'd like to use it as a normal phone with the android firmware that is pre installed in moto g by Google.Is there a way to flash it so i can put in my Sim card and memory card?if so, how do i go about it?If not,does anyone know the code that you have to enter to start using it as a normal phone.I can just easily do it if i know this code.Any help would be greatly appreciated. :)
[XDA Assist] StrangerWeather:
Hello, and welcome to XDA! Yes, you will find all the required information here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2542219

Good luck!
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] prinzhernan:
Hi. I just recently bought the s5 from a local retailer. I was surprised to find out that it had lolipop out of the box. Was I sold a second hand unit? It was sealed and it looks brand new.

It seems to have vodaphone apps installed in it.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Riyal:
Probably... I got mine with lollipop also and it was refurbished. Regardless though after months of usage it seems stable and haven't found up to the tiniest of issues like dead pixel.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kudaj316:
Maybe its refurbished, but im xure it has to be kitkat when out of the box

Sent from my Galaxy S5
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] prinzhernan:
That's good to hear. How did you know that it was refurbished? I got mine in Greenhills from where I usually get my phones. It had a sticker and all. Everything in the package seems right. I was just really surprised it had lollipop out of the box.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] usersky007:
I got two brand new s5 at few days one from another, one with kitkat and another one with lollipop.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] prinzhernan:
Can you try downloading the phone info app? On the last screen it shows how many times the headset and charger was plugged in. Mine shows 5 times headset and 29 times charger. Do they normally test these things or should the counter be 0 out of the box?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] usersky007:
Sorry it is already used for more than a week. I don't know how many times I recharged it.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jm_38:
Hello, My phone (G900F) also had lollipop out of the box. It's assembly date (2015.31.1) is compatible with samsung installing Lollipop at assembly time.
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] haroon aejaz:
Official Firmware T350XXU1AOE9 Android 5.0.2 download and Update for Galaxy Tab A (SM-T350) SM-T350. T350XXU1AOE9 Android 5.0.2 released for SERRussia

http://best-tech-reviews.com/update-galaxy-tab-a-sm-t350-t350xxu1aoe9-android-5-0-2-5599/
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pmgreen:
Thanks for the link, have you noticed any improvements? How come there isn't a forum for the A?
[General Questions and Answers] ASUS HD 3D:
please help me

I have a sony xperia e3 dual D2212 with android Version 4.4.4

I want the rooter, I tried this procedure :

http://xdaforums.com/xperia-e3/general/noob-friendly-root-recovery-installation-t2989689

but without success.

This procedure is valid only for the older version android 4.4.2 (18.4.B.2.14)

i search a root file for version android 4.4.4

please help me

thanks
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Maya2015:
Hi everyone,

I have one phone that I updated to lollipop, and I am not happy with the battery life. It drains my battery, also in stand bye.

My sister's phone is still on kitkat, but updates keep restarting again and again every minute, even when I force stopping the application. The only way I succeeded to stop it is by disable download manager, but it also disables google play, and preventing the other applications from updating, so it is not a good idea.

Any suggestion how can I stay on kitkat, and stop these updates from restarting?

Thank you!:)
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SimonTS:
Install a KitKat based custom ROM, such as SlimKat :good:
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Maya2015:
Thanks for your reply, Simon.

I am not a pro, and even if I was, installing anything on my phone will ruin my warranty.

Any other posibilty?

Thanks!
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SimonTS:
The OnePlus is DIFFERENT. Unlocking the bootloader and installing custom ROMs will NOT void your warranty - this is one of the main selling points.

It's a piece of p155 to install custom ROMs on as well - I've never know a device so simple.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Maya2015:
I didn't buy the phone directly from One plus, so unfortunately, it will ruin my warranty.

If there is another solution, I would love to her.

Thanks!
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SimonTS:
Sorry, where did you buy your phone from? Your warranty is with OnePlus no matter what shop you buy it from, online or physical.

Any option will require unlocking and rooting the device, so you'll have no choice one way or another.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Maya2015:
It is a local warranty.

Is that the only solution to my problem?
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Heisenberg:
If the phone was bought through a third party, which it was, then the warranty is with that seller, not OnePlus.

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[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Heisenberg:
Unfortunately because you didn't buy directly from OnePlus you might not have a choice here. Honestly though, I'd be arguing the warranty terms with the seller.

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[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SimonTS:
I guess that may be purely down to where he is from, because certainly in Europe it's not the case.

I buy a TV from my local electrical retailer... My warranty is still with Samsung, not with the retailer.

As long as I have the proof of purchase, Samsung has to honour the warranty.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Maya2015:
My warranty is local, that is the problem.

Anyway, I guess I am stacked with my problem?

Will I have to update to lollipop?

Thanks.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soralz:
Hmm, you can just freeze the Software Update via Titanium Backup or just disable it, that will hide the update notification. I am still running on 4.4 though.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Maya2015:
When I disable download manager, it also disables Google play store, since I can't download or update applications.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Heisenberg:
Well there's the problem, European warranty law applies only to Europe.

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[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soralz:
Software update, not download manager.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Maya2015:
Can you tell me how to do that?

Thanks!
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soralz:
Settings > Apps > ALL > Find "System Updates" > Disable.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Maya2015:
The "disable" in system updates is gray and it is impossible to disable it.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soralz:
Then I think you need to root / unlock boot-loader to Freeze it via Titanium Backup. Unlocking boot-loader will wipe your phone.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Maya2015:
I can't root because I will lose my warranty.

If I DO a factory reset, will it help?
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soralz:
Unlocking bootloader does not void the warranty of your phone. In case you want to lock it you can re-lock it easily. No factory reset won't help.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Maya2015:
Sorry for the nag... I will appreciate if you can explain how.

I am not such an expert...
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Heisenberg:
Please read the thread, Maya didn't buy the phone directly from OnePlus. The phone was purchased from a third party, so the warranty is with that third party, and that warranty doesn't allow the bootloader to be unlocked.

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[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soralz:
Well, can relock back anyway, if not sadly you can't do that without root. Or perhaps can do it via adb I don't know.
[ONE Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Heisenberg:
Relocking probably won't help because the tamper flag will still be tripped.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dy/dx:
Hi,

My problem: Two months ago, the display of my Alpine (HTC 2020i) crashed (not the digitzer). I bought a new display from china for 80$.

This worked for about 2 weeks, then, suddenly the background-light did not work any more. While trying to reopen the device (for checking the connectors) the digitizer broke and the phone is almost unuseable.

My idea would be to separate the digitizer (which should work) from my old display and replace the broken digitizer with the old one.

Will this work? How to separate the two things? Is it possible without breaking it?

Another solution would be: http://cgi.ebay.at/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330134835906

But there I've the same problem: How to change the digitizer?

Any hints are much appreciated!

Thank you in advance!

Best regards,

dy/dx
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] krishan2207:
digitizer and display

it will work only if u will manage to put the digitizer correctly without distrubing the gas pattern on it recently my digitizer stop working so i sreviced it from a repairing center but i m not setisfied at all as i have to re align the screen twice or more in a day. so be careful while changing the digitzer do not press it too hard and check the youtube for the videos for how to change the digitizer they help u.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] hdubli:
It is easy to replace the digitizer than the display.In this case one would have to b accurate to pull out the digitizer.There are 98% chance that it will fail, when remove digitizer from a broken display.My experience of fixing 100s of digitizers in various phones..including Palm and Athena :)
[Sony Xperia E3] sacredcrow:
Description of the mod:

This is the Dolby Atmos sound effect ported from a Lenovo rom. This should work on all devices (starting from Android 4.3) since it is a software effect. It might conflict with other dolby effects you already installed.

I am JUST SHARING this audio mod because it works and it awesome:good:

Credit to the [MENTION=981278]worstenbrood[/MENTION] :)

Make sure to thank him for this awesome mod..

Here is the original thread:

http://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/mod-dolby-atmos-t3109446

I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED TO YOUR DEVICE/S

This mod is compatible with Viper4Android as long as it is not in compatible mode.

WHERE IS THE DOWNLOAD LINK?

~Download link is on the original thread~

HOW TO INSTALL?

~Just flash the zip file through CWM/TWRP~

~No need to wipe anything~

TROUBLESHOOT FOR XPERIA E3

No sound effect?

~Disable default sound enhancement~

~Set dolby as deafult in walkman~

In case you dont have walkman:

~Just disable default sound enhancement~
[Sony Xperia E3] rizkydztar:
It have bug ?
[Sony Xperia E3] sacredcrow:
Nope as much i can tell
[Sony Xperia E3] vinay:
Not working.

it is not working on my device.

played music through headphones with walkman no effect.

on D2212.

ask me if you need any log.
[Sony Xperia E3] arpit.j:
Not working on d2202.