yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] Dior DNA:
KK=KitKat aka Android 4.4.4

LP=Lollipop aka Android 5.1.1

20150205-141543 for sure will be KitKat.

Where did you get firmware?, it seems very old, older than anything I can find on needrom.

Are you sure you do not want to flash something newer? I suggest Lollipop RC5 from Jiayu.DE (to be found there).

You need to have unpacked files on PC for MTK SP Flash Tool to load the scatter file.

If you upgrade KK->LP then use "upgrade firmware" instead of "download".

Good luck!
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] makap09:
I managed to flash my S3 Plus using Flash Tools in order to replace the useless rom published on Feb this year.

Having downloaded TWRP 3.0.0.0 on my pc I'm trying to install it on my phone using Flash Tools but I don't know how to open the .img file.

Can anyone help me please?
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] makap09:
I tried many times following the process for TWRP but I got the answer

FAILED (remote: download the partition "recovery" is not allowed)

What is wrong?

Please HELP ...
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] Blackcrown:
Apparently you tried to perform an OTA update (over the air). Unfortunately, this will only work with Stock revovery. So - flash the original recovery.img with Sp flash Tool. Power on the phone again. Perform the OTA again.

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[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] masterpointer:
Sorry for the delay with my response. I have been away the last 2 or 3 weeks.

I'm afraid no luck.

I copied the raw zip files (JY-S3-2 and JiayuS2-5.1_20160121-212346_PC)) both from NeedRom. In TWRP I click on Install, select ext. card and click on one of the zip files and then when I swipe to "flash the screen" it starts processing, then shows some error messages and finally a red "Failed" message appears. The same thing happens when I click on other rom.

I have also tried to copy all the unzipped files from an old rom i had (20150205-141543) to the external card, but that doesn't seem to do anything.

I'm obviously doing something wrong. Is it possible to get a step-by-step instructions of how to flash a rom via TWRP? I'm fairly certain that the phone is ok if I can only get the system reinstalled.

Hoping you can help
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] Blackcrown:
[MENTION=2365548]masterpointer[/MENTION]: Ok, so I got it wrong. You don't try OTA but want to flash a zip from recovery. The steps you've taken seem fine to me, except: do not unzip the files because TWRP will take care of that.

I suspect that you use the wrong version of TWRP recovery. I will get back to you later in the evening (Central European time), when I can access my home PC, and tell you the name of the TWRP recovery file I used.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] masterpointer:
Thanks, looking forward to hearing from you. I really would like to fix it. I loved that phone...!
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] Blackcrown:
Well, I see a bit clearer now. Looking closer at the ROMs that you mentioned:

These ROMs (at least the second one, the first one I don't know) cannot be flashed with TWRP at all; they are meant to be flashed with SP Flash Tool. It's not TWRP's fault.

To flash with TWRP is easier, but you have to find a zip that is meant to be flashed from recovery. Usually these zips are provided as updates to an existing ROM. However, an update is not a full install, and since I don't know the last working configuration of your phone I recommend a clean install of a full ROM by the means of this ugly, but effective Flash Tool.

Don't use the ROM mentioned above; go for the "S3 RC5", date 04/21/2016, on Needrom. It's from the folks of jiayu.de and from there you can move on later to flash one of the shiny new Android 6 ROMs.

If you never flashed with SP Flash Tool - there's this tuturial How to flash a rom on jiayu s3 on XDA. Unfortunately, before you start flashing, you have to install the preloader driver, which is a bit of a hassle, if you use Windows 8 or 10. I found another tutorial Windows 10 MTK VCOM USB Drivers for 32 & 64 bit + Driver install tutorial which looks newbie friendly.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] masterpointer:
Many thanks for the explicit explanation. That should keep me busy for a while! I'll have a go and let you know how I fare...

Once again, thank you!
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] masterpointer:
Ok, here's what I've done:

1. downloaded and installed the drivers (as per the Windows site) and the Rom you recommended (Jiayu_S3_5.1.1_rc5_flashtool.rar. Please note the ".RAR" extension!!! - No problems

2. I also downloaded the latest flashtools file. However, that needed a password (which was shown) to unzip it, but the shown password does not work! However, I have Flashtools_v5.1452.00 already installed so I used that.

3. opened flash-tool.exe, clicked on Scatter-loading and then on the MTK6752_Android_scatter.txt

4. opened the Download only box and selected "Firmware upgrade"

5. clicked on Options/Download and ticked "DA and DL with checksum.

6. clicked on Download...

...and this is where the story ends! The screen simply greys out and stays like that until I click on Stop. No yellow progress line appears. Nothing happens.

Am I doing something wrong?
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] masterpointer:
Hi again.

Just realised that the following screen appears in the tutorial (after the "Options/Download/check DA and DL"). The items on my screen stay the same

Preloader

MBR

EBR1

UBOOT

Those items (apart from the "Preloader") do not appear on my screen at any stage. I assume that has got something to do with the lack of further progress?
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] Blackcrown:
This is, where the flashing begins! AFTER clicking download, connect the phone to your computer. Phone must be switched OFF. As soon as you connect it, Windows will recognize the switched-off phone (provided that you successfully installed the preloader VCOM driver) and start the flashing indicated by the yellow bar. If the phone is not recognized, start Windows again, then use another USB port and/or try another USB cable.

No. The person who made the tutorial used some screenshots from another phone. That's all. However, you should untick the "Preloader" image in SP Flashtool before hitting Download. The preloader is working (that's why you can connect to the phone) and should not be flashed again for safety reasons.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] masterpointer:
No luck, I un-ticked the preloader but as soon as I hit the download button, everything simply greys out. I have attached a screenshot for your perusal. I'm stuck![IMG="pic after clicking on download"]http://members.iinet.net.au/~the.hansens/FILES/Screenshot%20(370).png[/IMG]
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] masterpointer:
more info: Initially I had set the "download only" box to "firmware upgrade", but when I unticked the "preloader" as you suggested, the "firmware upgrade" automatically reverted to "download only" (I hadn't noticed). Same end result, though.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] 1testi:
After SPFlashtools now is working, there are 3 possible things wrong. The bad luck is, that none of this gives a feedback, so you can only mess around.

- Most possible is, that the VCOM driver for your windows isn´t installed correctly. Take care, each windows versions needs a different driver! Reinstall it.

- As Blackcrown already said, try all USB ports with all available cable.

- Some of the S3 needs, that you press volume button after connecting the switched off phone.

Good luck.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] masterpointer:
It works!!!!!!!

I thought I had to wait until being told by SP-FT to connect the phone. You last message made me think that maybe it should be connected BEFORE hitting the download button. So I did that and...Bob's-your-uncle.

I can't thank you enough for all your help. Wish I would get the opportunity to reciprocate. Many, many thanks.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] masterpointer:
As an after-thought, you mentioned the "many shiny new Roms" available. Could you recommend one, please?
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] Blackcrown:
See the forum section Jiayu S3 ROMs, Kernels, .... developement for the available options and read the threads if you want to know what other users report. To sum it up

- Paranoid is the fast, slimmed down version

- Cyanogenmod 13 ist the "mainstream" version

- AICP is for those who like to tweak

I haven't done the update yet, but CyanogenMod is probably a safe bet.

Now that you have mastered SP Flash Tool: To install these ROMs, you have to flash TWRP first, next boot the phone into TWRP, wipe everything, finally install the ROM's zip file (and Google Apps, if you want them) from TWRP.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] masterpointer:
Thanks again. I might have a play once I've got used to having my baby back...
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] qsg2811c:
Lollipop RC5

Hello Experts,

I just upgrade to Lollipop RC5 version, so far looks okey

But, my camera became not good, always lags

can you suggest any ROM to fix it?

your help is very appreciated

Thanks
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] majd_90:
so i have note 3 SM-N900 , i wanted to change the board on it so i can have 4G internet. If i buy the board and change it will their be any issues i should be aware of? The board is like 60$, it sates that it is unlocked and Europea version, n9005 32 gb.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AndrOmega:
What means ,,board,, ??

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[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] majd_90:
the mainboard system
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jordanpa:
Hi There,

If you want to explore the possibility of changing the physical modem of the Note 3 or any other physical mods for that matter, please visit Ifixit here:https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Samsung+Galaxy+Note+III+Teardown/19209 I dont know how possible it is, people there will help.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nervous1301:
[MENTION=4928941]majd_90[/MENTION] try to flash modem in Odin....
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] I AM KING:
Hi everyone.

I am new to this forums so if this is in the wrong section I am very sorry! :eek:

So I'm one of those lazy people and I've seen that you can spoof locations on Pokemon GO by using Mock Mock locations through Xposed Framework. It says "Must be flashed with a custom recovery (e.g. TWRP) to install the framework". What does that mean in newbie language? I have absolutely no idea what I have to do.

Says it here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3034811

My phone: Samsung Galaxy S4 (I-9505)

Android version: Lollipop

I really hope you guys can help me out! :good:

(Please if possible, don't use complex words as I am not born English)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rhoban:
It means you need a custom recovery. The one you have is most probably the stock one and you can't do jack with it.

So this means you will have to flash a few files with Odin.

Flashing it the process of installing various aftermarket software on the device (custom ROMs, custom recoveries and other stuff).
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jack600:
any one know a good course for android development with android studio... I am beginner and dont know any thing about java :confused:
[LG Optimus L90] TheBoogle:
Alright, so about a year ago I purchased a D415 LG L90, and a few weeks ago it stopped. What I mean is that I was updating to Android Lollipop, and when It was complete, the phone would not start, it would repeat the LG Logo screen over and over again. I tried to hard recover, but It still did not work. Please I need this phone to work.
[LG Optimus L90] omniawe:
I would suggest to just go into fastboot mode and flash a recovery from there. You can then flash a stock or cyanogenmod rom at that point.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bob Smith42:
I have a Fire Stick and basic remote. I "butt dialed" the remote by sitting on it. When I looked at my TV monitor there was a diagnostic screen I never saw before on the display. The diagnostic screen information was:

711 Page (v 0.1)

1 ******** Device ********

1.1 DSN : (numbers...)

1.2 Version : 54.5.5.0_user_550145120

1.4 Time : Jul 18, 2016 1:10:13 AM

1.7 TV model : (some info on my display)

1.8 TV resolution : 640x480p @ 60 Hz

3 ******** Connection ********

3.2 AP : (info on my access point)

3.2.1 Signal : -35

3.2.2 Captive : No(0)

3.2.5 Noise : -92

3.3 Scan : 3

4 ******** Interface ********

4.1 IP : 192.168.1.161

5 ******** Internet ********

5.3 Internet reachable : Yes(1)

5.5 Amazon servers reachable: Yes(1)

7 ********Channels ********

7.1 Current channel : 10

7.2 Recommended channels

2.4 Ghz: 9

5.0 Ghz: 48

8 ******** Fire HD10 Keyboard ********

8.1 Connection status : -1

At the bottom were three buttons: [Reconnect] [Reboot] [More]

The [More] button brought up a new dialog window, with a spinner. After spinning for about 2 minutes the following displayed:

More

Throughput: 37.78 +/- 24.99 Mbps

So I was wondering if someone could figure out what buttons on the remote cause these dialogs to display?

Maybe a developer using "strings" on some internal libraries tricks or other?

Thank you. Otherwise, FYI only.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KLit75:
I think what you stumbled upon was system xray? Hold the down and select for 5 seconds then hit the menu button.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bob Smith42:
It is *not* actually xray. Your suggestion works for another hidden dialog. On my fire stick, standard remote, your suggestion brings up a dialog to turn on/off xray. The info on dialog:

Title: System Status Monitor

System X-Ray [OFF | ON]

Launch Network Advisor

The Launch Network Advisor displays another dialog with network info.

But, your suggestion helped. By mistake (misread your suggestion) I pressed the down and home for 5 seconds, then hit the menu button. This brings up the hidden 711 Page. So, it is sorted!

Maybe I should buy a lottery ticket soon. LOL

Many thanks!

----------

UPDATE: So now it does *not* work. But, I did bring up the 711 Page dialog three times using the info posted. Suggestions welcome.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nicefile:
u mean h t t p : / / i67.tinypic.com/2zpkt1w.jpg ? Is not exactly "butt dialed"

It's something related to down /up pressing and menu button pressing. I can be run without xray .
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bob Smith42:
That is it. Thanks for the picture.

I have not been able to show it again after a many tests.

You might want to block the 54_5_3_7_user_(number), where (number) is unique to our Amazon accounts. Kinda wish I'd blocked (number) out on my post. FYI
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] runio:
I got Rewind + Left then Menu to open the 711 page.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bob Smith42:
Yes. That is it! Thank you. Confirmed.

For more interesting reading google "Kindle 3 and 411/711" and mobileread.com forums. Quote:

"

I only explained how to enter the numbers in as that was the question posed by geeksquadofun in their original post. The page which geeksquadofun is referring to should have told them where exactly to type it and it was a reasonable assumption to make as geeksquadofun was not on the home screen due to the fact that Sym key didn't function. The Sym key would have worked if geeksquadofun was at the Home screen.

311 = Change GSM provider so this only exists on the Kindle 2 International and newer as older Kindles weren't GSM. It doesn't exist at all on a Kindle 3 WiFi. Don't mess with this unless you know what you're doing or at least remember to change it back. If you select the wrong provider then the 3G Whispernet connection no longer works until you set it back.

411 = Kindle version numbers. Only 1 page.

611 = Cell modem details. Around 6 pages. The details automatically refresh so you may find it bounces around a bit and the paging is unreliable. You'll notice that the cell modem is always enabled and connected even if WiFi is active. On the Kindle 3 WiFi unit, this page is still there but empty.

711 = WiFi details so only Kindle 3 units have this currently. 2 pages. You'll see signal strength, channel, what SSID you're connected to and IP address details.

"

Not specifically for the Kindle Fire Stick, but apparently these 711 Pages have some common ground on Kindle devices.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nicefile:
Once seen can't be unseen ....
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rbox:
No. That number has nothing to do with your account. It's a software version...
[P3300, MDA Compact III  upgrading etc.] reloadweb_zdw:
I need the original ROM by T-Mobile NL.

My MDA compact III don't start, only bootloader. CID is locked. :(

IPL: 1.25.0001

SPL: 1.27.0000

GSM: 02.92.90

OS: 1.28.0.0

who can help me?
[P3300, MDA Compact III  upgrading etc.] neilhhardy:
use the search. and write back when you have read all of it
[P3300, MDA Compact III  upgrading etc.] jcschrijver:
Updates & WM6 ROM available

Taka a look at the page of T-Mobile

https://www.t-mobile.nl/persoonlijk/htdocs/page/service-contact/software-updates/mda.aspx

Or take a look over here;

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=349221

They are 2 new updates (Radio software & Mobile 6 ROM and they working like a charm on my Artemis)

regards
[Android Apps and Games] xda1233:
One can still remember the times when cell phones were manufactured in a brick-styled manner, and had a huge antenna on top it. In those times, video games were limited to a console box which required a cassette to be inserted on top, which would only do so, after a lot of jabbing. But, after all the hard work, one could enjoy games like, “Super Mario”, “Tetris” and a lot more, with the all-time favorite snack, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, with all friends and siblings.

Moving out of those ancient times, and entering into today’s world, the advanced evolution of the gaming industry with improved graphics, user experience and game play, show that all attempts made in game development aim to give you a more realistic feel, such that it leaves you with the impression that it’s actually happening! While all these advancements are more than mesmerizing and engaging, and the old plastic console box is not a match to these developments at all, the feel of going back into those zuper adventurous years and reliving those moments is something anyone would enjoy.

Keeping this in mind, and the love for Scrat, the squirrel in Ice Age and his obsession for acorns, is what inspired the awesome game developers at Vanilla Arcade to come out with ‘Super Royal Jump’. Just entering into the main home screen sparks those awesome childhood memories. Nonetheless, the developers have successfully managed to keep the game play engaging and up to date by incorporating new arcade elements giving you best of both worlds! Enjoy desa adventure you’ve never experienced before as you navigate Finn, to dash through the leprechaun world to get all the acorn, gold and toys you can get your hands on. The game, not only tests your reflexes, but also questions your anticipation as you keep your fingers ready to guide Finn as the ground he’s dashing on, either blasts suddenly, or crushes away just before he leaps! Oh, and of course! Just like the good old days, there’s also a monster to beat. Engagingly addictive, this game is superbly designed bringing nostalgia and modern day gaming to a single platform on your device for you to enjoy.

Available for download on Android & iOS, the game in our opinion steals the show!
[G Pad 8.3 General] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Old News:
[G Pad 8.3 General] dtrud0h:
Mostly fix V495 using UK495 KDZ

Just found a .KDZ file for US Cellular UK495 at THIS

Site, Is this the kind of site to trust? Anyone ever heard of it?

Here's a direct link to the >KDZ if anyone wants to check it out:

http://csmgdl.lgmobile.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=FWD88JW2327JAMND43620LR/UK49510b_00.kdz

** EDIT** After realizing that this apparently is not the correct file for the 2nd. Gen Gpad F 8.0 I figure I should post, I guess model #'2 don't mean much to phone companies. Don't Know?? Doesnt work, screen resolution / banding display issues after flashing it.
[G Pad 8.3 General] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Sorry you had to find out the hard way, that's apparently for the UK495, not V495.
[G Pad 8.3 General] dtrud0h:
Well, The box says that I have the UK495, the unit lists itself as a UK495 in about phone, and that's whats stamped on the device (FCCID: ZNFUK495), so I don't know which is which.
[G Pad 8.3 General] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Huh! Okay, I figured you had the V490 since this thread is for that. (the original thread that these posts were in - I had a moderator move these to their own new thread).

Seems strange that a UK495 KDZ wouldn't work right on it.
[G Pad 8.3 General] Tikerz:
Whoa, I just flashed the UK495 on my bricked V495 AT&T and my tablet is now alive! No 4G/LTE but WiFi works fine. I have touch and everything.

Now, how to get back to AT&T SW....
[G Pad 8.3 General] Tikerz:
Anyone try to extract the files in the V495 TOT? The system.bin won't extract fully. The entire TOT is 3GB but it only extracts barely anything.
[G Pad 8.3 General] roirraW "edor" ehT:
That's wonderful news! That kind of news deserves its own thread in this section to make sure people are aware of it, including the link to the KDZ since I'm sure there are other people out there in the same situation. I just created a new thread.

I'll try and get back to you. I'm trying to find the link to the V495 TOT. I remembered I uploaded a copy to my Android File Host.

I didn't have any luck either, same as you. system only gets partially extracted - there's no errors or anything indicating it didn't complete but it's only an 8KB file.

I'm checking into other tools to extract.

Hmmm, interesting. Guess I never tried 7-Zip on a TOT before. It *might've* worked, it produced much larger files. 2.66 GB for the system.bin. I'll extract one of my own devices' TOTs and compare it to one extracted with the aforementioned tool and see if they're the same.

The LGFirmwareExtract tool doesn't even list some of the partitions. 7-Zip created zero size userdata, grow and cache.img.

I just created a new thread in this section and asked a moderator to move from post #151 on to there, for you guys since this thread is for the V490. I'll continue discussions there. Mostly fix V495 using UK495 KDZ

Of all the extracted UK495 KDZ and V495 TOT partitions, only the sdi partition is the same in both.
[G Pad 8.3 General] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Reserved.
[G Pad 8.3 General] Player1211:
what did you flash it with?

what did you flash it with?
[G Pad 8.3 General] Tikerz:
Thanks for posting this. I did try the UK495 DLL with the V495 TOT but it wouldn't flash.

On a sad note, I got ahead of myself to try to fix the LTE and decided to flash the V496 KDZ for T-Mobile version and hard bricked my device lmao. DO NOT flash the V496 KDZ!

Glad this might help some folks make the V495 somewhat usable now though stuck on 5.0.2. I was also able to root it.

Using boarddiag 3.99c you can extract the V495 TOT but the files are .MBN files. Not sure what we can do with those yet.

Because of my stupidity, I'm stuck at a hard brick. No display, no download mode. Boarddiag doesn't directly support this model so yet again I have a paperweight.
[G Pad 8.3 General] roirraW "edor" ehT:
You're welcome! Yep, another user in another thread had previously tried the V496 KDZ and had the same experience. Even if the screen doesn't show right, if you go through the motions of putting it in Download mode, do the LGE devices show up in the Modem and Port sections? If so, try flashing the UK495 KDZ again.
[G Pad 8.3 General] Tikerz:
Nope. It shows QHSUSB_BULK. I installed the HS-USB QDLoader 9008 drivers and tried various unbricking threads/posts and can get it to use that driver but I don't think boarddiag supports our device.
[G Pad 8.3 General] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Oh yeah, forgot about extracting with BoardDiag. Thanks. I'll do that tomorrow and confirm if they're the same as what 7-zip extracted.

The file extension doesn't matter. .img/.bin/.mbn you can rename them freely.
[G Pad 8.3 General] Tikerz:
Cool I didn't know that. Boarddiag seems to extract them fully. The file sizes make sense.