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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Sokoloft:
Alright, well it was almost done. It seems it got almost to the point to where it wanted to install modem drivers. But it failed, this is the log.

<ID:0/005> Added!!

<ID:0/005> Removed!!

<ID:0/005> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/005> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..

<ID:0/005> File analysis..

<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/005> Initialzation..

<ID:0/005> Set PIT file..

<ID:0/005> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!

<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/005> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/005> sbl1.mbn

<ID:0/005> sbl2.mbn

<ID:0/005> sbl3.mbn

<ID:0/005> aboot.mbn

<ID:0/005> rpm.mbn

<ID:0/005> tz.mbn

<ID:0/005> boot.img

<ID:0/005> recovery.img

<ID:0/005> system.img.ext4

<ID:0/005> FAIL! (Auth)

<ID:0/005>

<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

I'm not sure what to do now. If the phone has no OS or it's messed up, there's no way I'll be able to get back into DL mode since I have to do it via the OS through console :(

EDIT: Also the phone says "SECURE CHECK FAIL: system" now below where it says bootloader.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Ibuprophen:
Try it again without the "F. Reset" selected.

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Sokoloft:
I didn't re launch odin I just hit reset and re selected the files without that f reset time variable. However it's stuck at

<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..

Should I try to re launch the software?

EDIT: it still shows 0:[COM5] so I figured it was still connected? idk.

EDIT2: It finally failed

<ID:0/005> Added!!

<ID:0/005> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..

<ID:0/005> File analysis..

<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

Edit3: So re launching the software seems to of done nothing :( Either that or it's taking a while.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Ibuprophen:
Yes... Close Odin, disconnect the USB cable, shut off your device (you can pull the battery out and put it back in), go back into download mode, reconnect the USB and then launch Odin again and redo the process without the "F. Time" selected.

Make sure that you have the correct PIT file for your device too.

You can even try another USB port and/or cable. You'll be surprised that it does make a difference in some cases.

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Sokoloft:
I don't think I'm going to be able to do that? My home button is broken, the only way I could get into download mode was through the OS and with the files being flashed on the first failed flash does that mean I can't get back into OS? Or does it revert all the progress it did? Or was it not replacing files at all just putting them in another dir? Idk I'll see, I'm going to take the battery out now.

Edit: Alright, well rebooting the phone I get a menu basically stating the software is broken, and it seems it's in recovery mode because it says the things in the top right hand corner, going to go ahead and try to re flash.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Sokoloft:
Okay so now it's flashing again, it got past the setup connection point. Will report back with any issues, again thanks so much for your help! I appreciate it a lot! I like this phone and if I can't fix it well I just wont have one :( I only use it as a media device anyhow so it's not crucial, but would be great to have non the less.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Sokoloft:
WooHoo! It said pass! The phones doing stuff with an android logo and a loading bar, just rebooted actually. Now it seems it's going into the OS. Yep, verizon screen. Awesome. <3 [MENTION=4828250]Ibuprophen[/MENTION] thanks for all the support.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Sokoloft:
Now I'm at the activation screen. What do you recommend I do? Should I try to go through with the call and tell them I plan on using it as a media device? Or will they not allow that? Is there any way to "bypass" it? Or should I not do that? I wonder if the old method of connecting to wifi, going to the samsung voice, going into the settings from that, and then changing the home screen mode will pop me in. However that made it to where I didn't have my notifications bar at the top. Any suggestions? Again, thanks so much!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Sokoloft:
Wow, **** Verizon. They said they'll only do it if I sign up for service. But I don't want service, well, looks like I'm looking for a way to bypass it. However this is a different version of the software? Any suggestions?

I can't believe we live in an age where something that I legally own is locked down by another company thousands of miles away. How would you explain that to someone 100 years ago?

I have this device, it'll tell you the time, the weather, what day it is, and you can even talk to your friends and family on it wherever you want in the world(providing you have signal and pay for service). But if you happen to ever want to restore it the way it was when you got it from the factory, it's locked down by the company unless you buy service.

Idk, DRM in a nutshell I suppose, what is meant to help people from getting their **** stolen is a major inconvenience and flawed system to others. But again I suppose thats life.

At the very least if you don't want to help me bypass the factory activation, could you tell me what software this is? Or what phone model it came off from?

Worse come to worse I might have my friend Matt the prior owner of the 2 phones call them and activate it as he should have an account still with them, being a pre-existing customer. Or will they not because he doesn't plan on buying service? If so that's complete BS.

Thanks so much, at least the phone isn't bricked.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Ibuprophen:
Sorry... I had to take care of something.

GREAT NEWS!!!

You don't need to have service to be able to use your device. I've got an S3 & S4 that doesn't have service either and i just use them for everything else.

I just leave the SIM cards in there just to keep the "no SIM" message away.

Just set it up as normal and ignore the Verizon stuff regarding service. You can just skip ahead of them.

I'm happy to see that you have it going again!!!

Just be sure to remember, write down, save, etc... everything you did and the files you used. You never know when you will need them again.

I wish you the best of luck!

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Sokoloft:
With my phone being the PP version I think it's a little different. Also I don't have an old sim card to put into it linked to an account. Unless my friend Matt does. I've seen some phones have 2 ports in the back, 1 for sd card and 1 for sim. I only have 1 for sdcard, unless that socket can take sim card as well? Not sure. If I remember correctly this might pertain to something called the MEID? I recall that from when I initially got the phone and factory reset it, and was searching for ways to bypass the activation screen. When you go on the activation call theres a bot, I can't remember specifically what it says but I hit 2, 2. The second option was if you have a sim card and plan to activate the phone later, and it connected me to a representative, that I do not want to talk to because they'll try to sell me service.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Ibuprophen:
Never put anything in the SIM slot but a SIM.

The following threads may have the solution to setting it up without a SIM.

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s3-verizon/help/bypass-activation-prepaid-verizon-s3-t2849262

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=64250026&postcount=30

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1831584

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=36lfn9sBo70

I hope you find one of those working for you.

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Sokoloft:
So, is it in Matt's hands now? Or is there anything else I can do to possibly activate it?

Why isn't there a:

"Push 9 if you plan on using this device as a media device" option? :(

Only if, but people over sea's would probably take advantage of that.

PS: I tried the 4 corners thing, that must only work for newer models? Or a myth, also tried to type a number in the emergency dial screen, did nothing :(
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Ibuprophen:
I just resubmitted my last post with some ideas.

I know that the Prepaid devices have a way to bypass the activation.

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Sokoloft:
Ah okay awesome! Thanks so much again sir, you've been a major help! I've got to go for a little bit but later tonight I will definitely try those solutions! Will report back tomorrow with update on how it went!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Sokoloft:
:'( my wifi still wont work wtf... I'm trying to do this but when I get to the point to connect to wifi I hit the on switch, it stays greyed out and then goes back to off. Exactly what it was doing before I flashed my phone. Great, so now I don't even have an overcomplicated flashlight, I have a device that I'm completely locked out of.

Sorry but I'm really frustrated by this. Idk why it wont work, my wifi was working before I took it apart. Before the screen **** the bed months ago. I'm using the antenna out of the I535PP. However when I did the initial swap I used the other doner phones antenna. Is that the bit that controls the wifi, or is it directly on the pcb? Could I of bent the pin inside that connection?? But why would I be getting cell reception and bluetooth? Ugh, confusing.

Can't wait to hear from you, thanks so much again.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Ibuprophen:
I really do understand your frustration and I would feel the same way too...

This may be a hardware issue with the devices Modem (that handles the WiFi and others)

If it were software related, then re-flashing the firmware should have taken care of it.

This type of issue, for me, would be a hands on thing...

I'm happy that the flash worked out but, this issue kinda bummed me out.

I'm so sorry... :(

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Sokoloft:
Don't be, damn. Where is the wifi bit located on the pcb? Is it attached via pins similar to the screen/camera? Maybe that connection is loose? Or is it directly soldered to the board?

Maybe we can work something out in pm where I send you the two phones? Don't know if you have a shop or something. You can use the doner one for parts and keep it, plus I can pay you something for your work as long as it's reasonable. Idk if it's worth the time though since the phones so old. Especially if you have to re solder the wifi bit, I would imagine that is difficult providing machines normally do it, right?

Thanks again.

EDIT: Also I have a MAC address, I can get into different menu's messing around with the phone before activation. Would the MAC not register if there was no communication between the wifi bit and mobo? Not sure.

EDIT2: One plus from all this is that I backed up my sdcard, and got the photo's off it. My phone wouldn't show up in explorer at all, and re-flashing it works fine now. Can even see the sdcard, going to power down the phone and take the sdcard back out now.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Sokoloft:
It's unfortunate you can't use the connection on my pc, almost like a reverse tether. So I could at least have an overcomplicated flashlight again/alarm clock, but that's my fault. I should of looked into making some sort of system restore img, like a restore point on a windows pc. Not sure if I could've made that work though, as I can't get into download mode. RIP phone, lmao. I'm looking at it as I'm back where I pretty much was two weeks ago, but I have the data off my phone, and a phone number I needed. So all wasn't lost.

Any suggestions on what I should do next?

Thanks so much! Hope to hear from you tomorrow.
[HTC U11  Questions & Answers] Fluffman420:
Any1 got a HTC U11 running on Boost Mobile was wondering if it will work with Boost before purchasing the phone?
[HTC U11  Questions & Answers] Ainz_Ooal_Gown:
No I work at a Boost Mobile store and the Boost people I normally call to reskew Sprint phones to Boost told me that both the One M9 and the U11 aren't compatible for the reskew :/
[Xiaomi Mi 5s Themes, Apps, and Mods] iamnotstanley:
Disclaimer: The post from the c.mi.com forum and written by R0user.

Hello, Mi Fans!

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Explore the tracks of perfection further with exclusive Mi MIX 2 Theme, download on your Mi device now.

Features

Animated lock screen

Customizable color of the lock screen, own sky of stars

Preset lock screen quote to choose from, also customizable

Shooting stars come while charging

Specially designed icons

Deep page design

How to Download

Open MIUI themes app

Search ‘Star Track’

Download and apply!

You can also click this link and open it using Themes app: http://zhuti.xiaomi.com/detail/24c8951d-4aa3-4c86-bd92-71aa1a85af85

Screenshots in the attachments.

Direct download: AndroidFileHost (.mtz 1.0.0.0)

Tested & working in xiaomi.eu Mi 5s 7.10.12.
[Xiaomi Mi 5s Themes, Apps, and Mods] komixda:
Thanks! So cool!
[Xiaomi Mi 5s Themes, Apps, and Mods] ahmet ferid:
thanks a lot
[Xiaomi Mi 5s Themes, Apps, and Mods] forgivemypoorEN:
Love the theme, thanks. Is there a way to make the icons larger?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] DVS_WiNdz:
I have blackberry connect on my phone, but I can't seem to setup email. I have BIS plan and the setup email button is not lit up..

I've read somewhere that I have to provision my phone or something..

On the service is says Provisioning.. is it suppose to be saying that?

Do I have to plug my phone onto my PC to use blackberry connect? because I have hardware issues with my TyTN II.. so I am unable to connect.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] DVS_WiNdz:
anyone? help
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] andaroo:
ive never understoos why people want blackberry connect on an exchange capable device.

Is there any big difference betweem the two?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] austinsnyc:
How To Enable BBC CONNECT TO THIS ROM

Install instructions:

1) goto hklm>system>versions and change what ever is there to .0.4.2 (The leading . before the 0 needs to be there)

2) Install bbconnect cab file.

3) If you don't get the check boxes at the end of the install (Calendar, notes, etc). Re-run the install (it will remove the 1st instance), I always get it the second time.

4) Wait for Blackberry to finish "setting up device for first use" and let it reboot.

5) On reboot, status will now show the PIN number.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] DVS_WiNdz:
It's already says .0.4.2 when I got there.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] DVS_WiNdz:
I have the PIN # now.. all I need to know is how to setup email.. it won't let me press the setup email button
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] amygdalo:
I have spent all day trying to get my o2 Stellar to give me a PIN...no luck. I have read a lot and i have reached the conclusion that what you write here is correct but does not work for me. Is it because o2 in the UK use different settings? I have also tried .0.4.4.

If anyone could help would be appreciated
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] GSLEON3:
YOU NEED TO DOWNLOAD Blackberry Connect Desktop to a computer on the company network, plug into USB & then select configure device.

The PIN is generated between the device & the network, your provider CANNOT give it to you.

Also, make sure you've registered with the network first, there is a button in BBC settings for that.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] gettinwicked:
Soooo, I'm trying to decide on what insurance to use for my pixel xl 2. I currently have full coverage through Verizon, which covers literally everything, including loss and theft, but it's $11 a month and my s7 edge has a $170 deductible... Also, I bought the xl 2 from Google, if something happens to it, Verizon will cover it and replace it, BUT, I'm pretty positive I'll end up with a Verizon model with a locked bootloader.

Soooo. I'd like to know what other options there are? The coverage from Google is half the price, but does NOT cover loss or theft. The deductible is a lot less at $100 though.

I had insurance for an iPhone I had (I know, I know...) through Best Buy, but it was $15 per month, and when my phone did break, they told me 45 days at least for a replacement! After a lot of *****ing lol, I got one in less than a week though. But, that's a lot of money. So, what are you using? What do they cover? How much, and what's the deductible?

Please and thanks!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] danon.brown:
Try square trade. I had Google insurance for the first pixel and had to pay full price for a replacement. It's changed since then.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] resonantentropy:
The only third party, non-carrier version I know that covers loss from theft is Worth Ave Group. I have a policy with them for my OG Pixel, but thankfully have never actually had to use it, so I can't comment beyond that.

https://www.worthavegroup.com/
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] gettinwicked:
Thanks all!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] gettinwicked:
Wow, these guys are awesome! I hope they don't try to pull BS though and not pay like some companies do, it's way cheaper than any other I've seen, almost too good to be true. It's like $8 per month for a 1 year plan, cheaper for 2 (you have to pay all up front I think), and it covers EVERYTHING, with only a $50 deductible. When my phone arrives tomorrow, I'm grabbing a policy.

Thanks a ton!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] gettinwicked:
Wow, so, not getting Worth Ave after all. I read a lot of reviews on their FB page, and damn, no way. One person had a mechanical failure on his laptop, which they say they cover, but was told that they do NOT cover that, and wouldn't pay. Another person had her phone stolen, which they cover, but tried to say they didn't think it was likely stolen, so they wouldn't pay. Another yet, said she had to send in her phone to be inspected to decide whether to pay or not. Sounds like a scam to me. Nope. Thanks for the suggestion though. I would definitely be careful with them!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] princeplanet:
I had them. My phone stopped working overnight after a thunderstorm, so I thought it a surge. They wanted proof of the surge. How could I do that? I won't use them for this phone. Good thing Google covered it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] branshaw09:
I've used Upsie in the past. I haven't had to file a claim but they seem to have good response.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] mrwicked:
I ordered my Pixel 2 XL on launch and completely forgotten to add insurance lol. So I'm also looking for 3rd party insurance. I bought insurance on my current Pixel XL on launch day and thankfully haven't had to use it.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] gettinwicked:
Meh, the reviews are VERY mixed. A lot of people have had to wait 30 days for final approval. Many have had to take their devices to repair shops and pay before getting anything from them, one person never got paid. I think I'll pass... Thanks though!

Me too! I didn't even think about it. I clicked like hell through everything though lol. I'm going to either stick with my full coverage through Verizon, or go with Square Trade. My problem now is that Verizon covers EVERYTHING. Loss, theft, everything. But, $170 deductible, and I would get a locked Verizon Pixel for a replacement. With Square Trade, the deductible is a little less, and I would get another unlocked Pixel, but they do not cover loss or theft. I've only ever lost one phone, and had one stolen. That was back in the pre-smartphone-Nokia days. BUT, as soon as I don't have that coverage, it will probably happen... Not really sure what to do here.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] beezar:
Is square trade any good? Can't seem to find unbiased reviews on them for some reason. Do they try to deny claims?
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] mrwicked:
What about geek squad? Looks like they do $7.99 a month for regular protection and 10.99 with theft protection.I need to find something as my XL 2 arrives tomorrow. My case hasn't even shipped yet ugh
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] danon.brown:
$200 per replacement with them. You also have to pay a year up front. No month to month.
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] mrwicked:
True. Looks like it will be square trade for me!
[Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers] yarsne33:
Some mobiles companies offers the insurance policy of their product that helps users to to do trust on them. Its really great initiative for those companies to grow their business. Learn more about Insurance benefits.
[Honor 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] SALENTINVM:
How can i put them and why did they remove this option?
[Honor 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Krizvi72:
Hey, just today I pointed out that to one of the customer service executive and he told me that these feature has been removed from emui 5, however he told that my feedback has been noted and will try to made that available in future updates!
[Honor 8 Themes, Apps, and Mods] gopinaidu77:
May be for saving some battery ? Indeed this might be wrong too..
[Zenfone 2 Laser Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ichijou Raku:
Hey,hey,hey :D

Did you facing error while installing Full Gapps or Stock Gapps? which says

installing gapps error because not enough system partition size.

Yes,i'm facing that bug too,but i have a solution for this issue.That bug can be happen because after flashing any Oreo ROM your system partition become smaller,sure that is not normal.

To fix this you need to "resize" your system partition. I almost resize my system partition using an "Extreme Way!" and if i do that maybe my phone goes bricked. Thanks to god i can found what the problem after try "try and error" method so it can be said,this solution I found because of accident.Ok enough :D

Ok this the simple method.

1. Download Flashable Busybox by [MENTION=5423715]YashdSaraf[/MENTION] https://sourceforge.net/projects/busybox-yds/files/Sep-06-17/Busybox-1.27.2-YDS-UNIVERSAL.zip/download original thread https://xdaforums.com/android/software-hacking/tool-busybox-flashable-archs-t3348543

2. Flash your Oreo Custom ROM

3. Flash the flashable busybox.

4. Go to Wipe option

5. Check "system" partition

6. Press Advance Option > press "Resize" (don't worry,you don't need to reflash the rom)

7. Go to Wipe option again

8. Check "system" partition again

9. Press Advance Option > press "Repair"

10. Then,install the GAPPS :D ,and you can bit this Oreo with GAPPS berry Jam.

This method work perfectly for me.

This should work on Z00L and Z00T :good:
[Zenfone 2 Laser Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dcduartee:
error 1 when repairing the partition. But it still worked. Thanks
[Zenfone 2 Laser Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mg712702:
Hey does I need to do this every time when I installing stock gapps?? Or only for the first time??
[Zenfone 2 Laser Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raiden_1115:
Same question here.