Hi all. I have an AT&T Tilt that's a little bit behind in software updates. It's currently on WM6 (AT&T ROM 1.57.502.2) and has a radio ROM of 1.27.12.11.
I'd like to play around with Android, but as this is my backup phone I don't have an active SIM card for it. WiFi should be fine for playing, I will get a SIM for cell data later (assuming that will work).
Anyway, I've tried installing Android a few different ways and I've encountered a number of different failures. I'm using the SD card method, formatted as FAT32. I'm starting to wonder if it's because I'm not running WM6.1 and the latest ROM. I thought the radio ROM was only in relation to actually getting cell service, but perhaps I was wrong.
Any thoughts? I'd like to avoid upgrading the WM install if possible as restoring all the data will be a bit of a bummer, but it's possible. If so, I'd like to stick to an official AT&T ROM. Should I try WM6.1 or 6.5?
Thanks for the help!
You should upgrade, there should be a newer AT&T stock rom available.
The roms linked here : http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Kaiser_ROMs are all stock and should not need HardSPL in order to use them.
I would however consider flashing at least HardSPL and getting the latest generic stock rom, since this will work with android on SD.
If you are unsure, stick with the latest AT&T stock one.
Thanks for the advice. I'd like to stick with stock on this phone.
I did get an official unlock code from AT&T. Any idea if the new ROM will undo that?
What did you mean about the hacked ROM running Android off SD card. Won't the official ROM do that too?
Thanks!
there is really no upside to keeping everything stock on it.
flash hardspl, and flash nand android. seems to work the best.
Hello,
I just got and Samsung galaxy S3 from a family member. And first thing I did, was reset it to factory settings. Which went ok.
Now I would like to update the phone. Current android version is 4.1.1. When I go into update section of the phone I get message that current phone version is up to date, but I read on the internet that latest version is 4.4.2. How should I best proceed in order to update the phone.
Also, I have several questions which I've been wanting to find out (Please note that I'm quite new to android):
1. This phone was rooted. It appears that after factory reset it is still rooted (According to Titanium Backup) is that how it should be? I thought that after factory reset phone would not have root access. Also what is strange, that after performing a factory reset I already had quite old version of Super Su pre-installed and CyanogenMod file manager, why is that?
2. I have an AT&T version of the phone. But I live in Europe where there is no sign of AT&T. Is it possible to remove AT&T branding? Also this phone has some kind of custom Adnroid software update "AT&T software update", which always tells me that v4.1.1 is the latest version of android available for my phone. Is it possible to revert back to native software update?
3. I did a factory reset on the phone about 30 minutes ago, how it already has 5.5 GB of free space used? - For some reason factory reset didn't remove music and photos.
4. I found the application named "System app remover". Can I trust its judgement on which apps are safe to remove?
5. How can I make sure if I have 2core processor or 4 core processor? - I downloaded this program "CPU / RAM / DEVICE Identifier", I have 2 core snapdragon processor
Hi Viltnieks!
You are correct: there have been newer Android updates released for the Samsung Galaxy SIII (SGH-i747/SGH-i747M variants). I know you tell you got an AT&T variant of the phone, but just to make sure, please double-ckeck under the Phone Settings --> About Phone that your device model is the SGH-i747 one. This info can also be found on a sticker under the battery. If you have another SGSIII device model, you are in the wrong forum.
I'm not exactly sure to pinpoint your phone's current state. At one point, you say that it has the AT&T Updater, but it also has been rooted, and contains CM file manager... As you want to update the phone's OS (ROM) to a newer version and would like to remove AT&T branding, I'll just straight skip to your second point:
viltnieks said:
2. I have an AT&T version of the phone. But I live in Europe where there is no sign of AT&T. Is it possible to remove AT&T branding?
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There are basically three kinds of ROMs:
1. the official, carrier's ROM;
2. custom ROMs based on the carrier's official ROM. Those are ROMs created by the community, but are build on the carrier's one;
3. custom ROMs based on the Android Open Source Project, or one if its derived ROMs.
If you flash the first kind of ROM, you will have all the official stuff provided by AT&T, exactly as if the phone was brand new, out-of-the-box; this also imply that you will get all the AT&T stuff (AT&T Updater, AT&T-related softwares, AT&T branding...). If you flash the second kind of ROMs, you may get some of the AT&T stuff, though generally speaking ROM developers do a pretty good job at removing unneeded carrier junks and branding, or allow the user to choose which of the carrier-apps he wants to install or not. The third kind of ROMs are the cleanest kind looking at carrier-related stuff: it does not have those kind of things.
I have not given you a straight answer, as it is not my place to choose for you what you want. Still, I believe if you want to get rid of AT&T's branding, you would be more interested in custom ROMs, either carrier-based ones or AOSP/CM-based ones. For this reason, I would suggest you take a look around in the Android Development and Original Android Development sub-forums, where lots of custom ROMs are published by developers. Read the first posts of the threads, you will find what ROMs have to offer, what they look like, if they are based on stock or on AOSP/CM, if they are debloated, etc. The first posts also contain informations on how to install, so carefully read them.
You need to be running a completely stock ROM in order to receive OTA updates. This mean you cannot be rooted, stock apps should be present, and stock recovery.
Thank you for replying!
After double checking I can verify that model number indeed is SGH-i747. I also get AT&T logo before samsung logo when powering up, AT&T phone book and some other AT&T applications.
It has the AT&T updater, yes, but it isn't working. I always get "Software update interrupted. No update is available.." Or "Current software is up to date. You may check again in 24 hours"
And, indeed it has CM file manager and Super SU app installed, even If I do factory reset, these apps show up without installing. I guess it means that this is some kind of custom rom based carrier's ROM?
If I have a rooted phone, is it normal that it will stay rooted after factory setting reset?
I'm quite new to this, I wanted to clarify, ROM is like a version of android os?
I don't really need any of the carrier's stuff, so I guess 3rd kind of ROM would be best for me.
Is this the place where to look for roms - http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3-att#romList?
Preferably I would like the phone to have global ROM, the one that comes with samsung galaxy S3, before carrier's add their stuff.
Factory reset will not remove the CM File Manager or SuperSu because they were probably installed via custom recovery or Odin. Only apps installed from the ROM itself will be removed.
I suggest installing the Samsung Phone Info app from the Play Store to determine the bootloader and modem installed on your phone and report back. The bootloader version is important to know before flashing anything.
Hey guys
I have Lg G3 with android 6.0 Marshmallow, but i have problem with my sd card and want to try 7.0 nougat. Can you give me link for the best android 7.0? With no bugs etc?
Thx
same here... sim card issues, android 6, cant root, nothing worked....
Xenon hd is the best
sd card issue: use different file manager
i done sd card partition once, maybe this issue's cause is it
Hello!
I do not know very much about HTC devices so I'll ask here.
A friend of mine has a HTC Desire 816G Dual Sim with the official 4.4.2 on it.
For some reason, there are no menus on the device to move apps to SD card. We can confirm that the phone lists the card as available.
However, in the App Manager, the "On SD" Tab is not there and on all apps, the "Move to SD" button is missing entirely.
I've tried looking around the HTC Support site but only found a guide for the 816 Dual Sim without the G. On the support page for the 816G, the above guide is missing.
Does this mean they have disabled this function for this device entirely for some reason? Would this mean a custom rom or at least root is necessary to enable the function?
Another question I have is about the software update. Google gives me very conflicting information. There's this article claiming there should have been a 5.0.1 update in Q3 2015, however on the device, there are no updates visible. Additionally, HTC Sync manager does not even recognize the device as a phone when I plug it in.
Can someone with more experience with HTC phones please shed some light on this confusion? Thank you very much for your time!
In regards to SD card apps, I don't remember what I was using for that on 4.4.2, but I am almost certain that it was possible natively on the 5.x update which was officially available and still is on HTC's website as an official firmware download. I am not allowed to post external links, but if you Google search "HTC official firmware download" it should be on the first page. I am not sure if yours is the same band/whatever as mine (mine has the dual sim slot but I believe my carrier disabled it) so I would do a bit more searching around on the forums before just flashing that willy-nilly.
Otherwise, if you can achieve root, there is Link2SD which is a fantastic app that lets you move a ton of stuff to the SD card that I highly recommend and use currently on my Desire 816 running 6.0.1.
I'm a newbie to this world so I don't wanna try anything I don't know how to do or that someone hasn't done before and ruin my device. Although it's not a super expensive phone it suits my needs since I have added a second partition for memory. I would just like to change my themes and possibly upgrade to a ROM running a newer os I'm running 5.1.1. currently. All input and advice is greatly appreciated!!!
Yeah, I need help with the same thing. Anyone mind showing me a custom rom that can be flashed to this device that comes with andriod 7. I just want the ability to format my sd as internal storage and have the newest andriod ver.