[SIZE=+3]Frequently Asked Questions[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+2]T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy SIII SGH-T999[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]This a short list of frequently asked questions in this device forum and the answers often given as a response. It should serve as a starting point for gathering knowledge and finding solutions to many common problems. Please only post in this thread with feedback on how to improve this document. Do not post "Thank you" type responses. If you have additional questions or require more help, try to find an existing thread or create your own. Do not use this as a general help thread.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]Q1: How do I root this thing?[/SIZE]Here are the two most popular methods:root66....ToolKit. Refer to the threads for instructions.
[SIZE=+1]Q2: How to I enter Download Mode and Recovery?[/SIZE]Make sure your phone is unplugged and powered off.
Download Mode: Hold Volume down, home and power until you see the green dude.
Recovery: Hold Volume up, home and power. Once your phone vibrates, let go of just the power button.
[SIZE=+1]Q3: What is this 'Flash Counter' everybody is talking about?[/SIZE]Your phone's flash counter is triggered when it detects custom firmwares. This is Samsung's way of knowing that you have modded your device. But thanks to the awesome people at XDA, there are ways around this. Refer to This Thread.
[SIZE=+1]Q4: Why does my phone sit at the Samsung logo after I flashed a ROM?[/SIZE]The most common cause of this is not properly wiping your device prior to flashing. It can also be caused from flashing a mod that won't work with your current setup. But whatever the reason was, it can be fixed by wiping data, cache, and dalvik cache in recovery.
[SIZE=+1]Q5: Why is my phone restarting itself? And why does my screen turn on by itself?[/SIZE]There have been numerous reports of faulty power buttons causing this to happen. More than likely this is your issue, but it wouldn't hurt to Odin back to stock and see if the issue is resolved.
[SIZE=+1]Q6: Can I accept an OTA update even though my phone is rooted?[/SIZE]The only way you can accept an OTA update if you are rooted, is if you have stock recovery and your device status is "normal." If those two things apply to you, then search for the app called "OTA Root Keeper." If you cannot accept the OTA, refer to the root66 thread linked to in Q1.
[SIZE=+1]Q7: Why do I need to wipe my data every time I flash a ROM?[/SIZE]This is to ensure that nothing is left over from your previous ROM that will interfere (cause issues) with the new ROM. It is always best to fully wipe between ROM's. It will take a lot less time to set up your phone than it will to troubleshoot issues, then have to wipe anyways.
[SIZE=+1]Q8: What is the best ROM/Kernel/Modem for this phone?[/SIZE]Nobody can answer this question for you, so please refrain from asking it. Each person has their own personal preferences and wants/needs. No phones are created equal, therefore one person might have an issue whereas the next person does not. The best thing to do is read the OP of each thread to see which one has the features you want, read the last 10 or so pages of the thread to see how things are going, then TRY IT! Here is a good starting point.
[SIZE=+1]Q9: Why is my battery dying so fast?[/SIZE]There are many factors that play into this. First of all, if you just flashed a ROM, give it 2-3 charge cycles before judging battery life as it can take a while to settle. The next step is to download a battery monitoring app, such as GSam Battery Monitor, to see exactly what is draining your battery. Refer to this thread for tips on how to extend battery life.
[SIZE=+1]Q10: People have been complaining that they hear echoing when talking to me on the phone, why?[/SIZE]Go into your call settings and enable noise reduction. If that does not help, refer to the threads for your current ROM and/or kernel as it may be a known issue.
[SIZE=+1]Q11: How do I return my phone to 100% stock unrooted, with a zero flash counter?[/SIZE]Refer to this thread.
[SIZE=+1]Q12: What is ADB and how do I use it?[/SIZE]
[GUIDE] ADB Workshop and Guide for everyone
[SIZE=+1]Q13: Why don't I have signal? Why is my IMEI gone?[/SIZE]Refer to this thread to fix your IMEI and restore 4G. Be sure to follow ALL steps.
[SIZE=+1]Q14: When will this phone receive an update? What about a new phone coming out?[/SIZE]Find discussion on these topics here and here.
[SIZE=+1]Q15: I have searched everywhere and still can't find an answer to my question..?[/SIZE]Have you really searched everywhere? Google? Asked in the thread of which your question pertains to? Read the stickies? If you have honestly spent more than 5-10 minutes searching for an answer, post a new thread in the q&a section.
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Awesome, this can almost never be completed as new questions will arise constantly. Great idea and I'll shoot ideas to you as they popup in the ol' noggin.
mt3g said:
Awesome, this can almost never be completed as new questions will arise constantly. Great idea and I'll shoot ideas to you as they popup in the ol' noggin.
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For sure! It will always be an incomplete project as things change & new things come out. Shoot me a PM if you would like to help expand the OP.
This is key. It should be utilized by everyone in the threads. This is also not exclusive to the T999 section. Well the material is exclusive but the format will be across many different devices and sections.
As mt3g said it will never be complete, but as long as Users help and guide, we can hopefully reduce the amount of redundant threads popping up.
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Users, please scroll to the bottom and put on some thread tags. These will help refine the Search results.
Love this thread keep up the good work, woody, mtg, towle, galaxyboi and others
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Regarding recovery mode... I think this is specific to d2tmo... But when doing the three button combo to get to recovery, you hold volume up, home, and power... UNTIL THE DEVICE VIBRATES, then you RELEASE THE POWER BUTTON ONLY. When the sgs3 splash screen appears, you can release the other two buttons. It works EVERY time
Great thread idea towle :thumbup:
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GalaxyS3Guy said:
Regarding recovery mode... I think this is specific to d2tmo... But when doing the three button combo to get to recovery, you hold volume up, home, and power... UNTIL THE DEVICE VIBRATES, then you RELEASE THE POWER BUTTON ONLY. When the sgs3 splash screen appears, you can release the other two buttons. It works EVERY time
Great thread idea towle :thumbup:
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You can also let go of all buttons and it works the same. I say it can take a couple of tries so users don't automatically post a new thread when it doesn't work the first time.
And I believe the phone only vibrates if you're doing it while powered on.
I threw up a bunch of tags on this thing this morning. Hopefully when they search or try to start a new thread, this thread will pop up as a suggestion. Bout to do that same thing to mt3g's Illusion thread.
Thanks for this.
new to the S3 but not to root..
cant seem to get my 4.1.1 to root
i dont have windows or bootcamp just a mac
i do have wine, but the programs dont detect my phone on the comp section that shows (odin) there isnt anything connected
i tried other ways but get fail scripts saying it was successfull but nothing was loaded into the phone to root..
i need help bad
tmobile samsung galaxy s3
new update from this the 17 of january
was anybody able to resolve the rebooting of the phone? I cant seem to figure out why it keeps rebooting. If its a power button issue, how do I fix it??
re: reboot issue
sadakli2010 said:
was anybody able to resolve the rebooting of the phone? I cant seem to figure out why it keeps rebooting. If its a power button issue, how do I fix it??
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99% of the time random or constant reboots are generally caused by a corrupted download of a rom or a dirty flash.
So download the rom again and make sure you do a clean flash.
Always do a factory reset-format system-wipe cache-wipe dalvik cache in recovery before flashing any rom.
After doing this your phone should not have a reboot issue.
If it still has a reboot issue then that means you need to Odin flash a stock rooted firmware.
Here is the link to the firmware in case you need it: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390169635556426451
Here is the link for Odin in case you do not have it: http://d-h.st/Q14
Good Luck!
rooted unrooted then tried rooting verizon s3 but failed
I rooted and it worked successfully. I unrooted since battery life and network were slow. so I tried rooting again but when its finished there is no superuser doesn't show up. the rooting is not succesful.
Have a few random questions....running carbon 1.6 on t999 (d2tmo)
1) is kt747 compatible with carbon 1.6 on tmo?
2) what is all included in "android system" and what about that causes it to waste so much time in backup/restore?
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"If you have additional questions or require more help, try to find an existing thread or create your own. Do not use this as a general help thread."
This thread, along with all of the same FAQ's across XDA, are created as a quick reference for general help questions. You won't find any assistance by posting questions here - especially rom specific questions.
flash problem
guys im having a problem flashing CM roms i keep getting error 7 ...i have earased some stuff in the roms where it checks for what kind phone you are using ...im only trying to flash tmobile roms
rooting
i ve s3 t999 unlocked for indian sim i want to know if i root this mobile ll it still unlocked or it ll lock.. ..
sikkustar said:
i ve s3 t999 unlocked for indian sim i want to know if i root this mobile ll it still unlocked or it ll lock.. ..
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If the phone is really unlocked, flashing a ROM will not re-lock it.
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So Ive had my GS3 for a few weeks now and no issues, been stock rooted with the 6.0.1.2 CWM (non touch).
Was browsing around on the General forum and noticed this sticky called "[INDEX] AT&T GS III - I747 {ROMs/Root/Recovery.. etc}"
In there was a 6.0.1.4 CWM, I noticed both were CWM flashable. One for touch and nontouch.
So I downloaded it directly to the phone, booted into CWM, flashed the touch version, and told it to reboot recovery. And since then the phone is basically bricked. It never turned back on, screen remains black. Nothing happens. Cant force it into Download mode either. I took the battery out and put the USB cable in and all I get is the RED LED for about 1min. I get a qhsusb_dload driver that doesnt load on the computer, nothing else. So the phone is basically bricked.
I then decided to see what happened, i downloaded the flash file that was in that thread which is here
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/31151290/CWM/CWM_Touch_6.0.1.4.zip
When I open it and look at the updater-script, I see a problem. This is flashing the recovery to mmcblk0p8
The i747's recovery partition is mmcblk0p18
So this thread that is referencing these two CWMs probably should be pulled or fixed, cause p8 partition is tz. Not sure what that is, but it almost looks like its completely screwed the bootloader part.
Any way to recover this or is JTAG service the only option for my paper weight?
Dixit
I've heard on another thread someone installing CWM Touch had the same problem, vaguely light yours.
All I can say from what knowledge I have is Odin or getting a Jig. Last resort's are better than Service, lol.
Goodluck :]
Jig won't work. You are hard bricked sorry for your bad luck!!! I had a hard brick and had to send mine for jtag repair. If you live in the states you could send your phone to get repaired and get it back in 4 business days average. (varies).
If you still have warrenty... go that route!!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32113899
Check this thread
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What sucks is the thread is a sticky and points to these two CWM files to use and technically both are wrong. The moderators need to pull those two links. As I mentioned earlier, those two zips are flashing to pEIGHT (p8) when it whould be pEIGHTEEN(p18). Thats why it got bricked.
Dixit
I did the same thing. It was for the Galaxy Nexus. The person linked to a single post, so it was to hard to tell what that recovery was for. I still wonder if that person did it on purpose.
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dixit said:
What sucks is the thread is a sticky and points to these two CWM files to use and technically both are wrong. The moderators need to pull those two links. As I mentioned earlier, those two zips are flashing to pEIGHT (p8) when it whould be pEIGHTEEN(p18). Thats why it got bricked.
Dixit
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If you feel that strongly about it, report the thread. In Web view or on your pc, look to the right of a post, next to the post count for that thread. Little yellow triangle. Press that. I usually mark 99.9% of the stuff i report as post/thread maintenance. After that, you'll get a pm from the moderator handling the report. Then you'll get another when the report is considered to be handled.
ouch.. good luck man
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If you feel that strongly about it, report the thread. In Web view or on your pc, look to the right of a post, next to the post count for that thread. Little yellow triangle. Press that. I usually mark 99.9% of the stuff i report as post/thread maintenance. After that, you'll get a pm from the moderator handling the report. Then you'll get another when the report is considered to be handled.
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Thanks, forgot to come back in here and update it, the moderators did get in touch with the OP of that thread and I talked to them and he did already pull the links for those files. He has been trying to get in touch (about 4 messages now) to the original developer but cannot so for now he is just going to leave them off as he agreed with me, it should NOT be flashing p8 when in fact its p18.
Thanks to the moderators on moving on this when we reported it.
Dixit
dixit said:
Thanks, forgot to come back in here and update it, the moderators did get in touch with the OP of that thread and I talked to them and he did already pull the links for those files. He has been trying to get in touch (about 4 messages now) to the original developer but cannot so for now he is just going to leave them off as he agreed with me, it should NOT be flashing p8 when in fact its p18.
Thanks to the moderators on moving on this when we reported it.
Dixit
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What will you do with your bricked S3 ?
jorioux said:
What will you do with your bricked S3 ?
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Tried a bunch of things, no go. Only QPST tools sees it but we dont have enough information from anyone on how to use this tool on the S3, we dont have all the files (or no one has developed them yet) like they have on some of the other threads like the HTC one where they can entirely bring the phone back in a hard brick (where it just shows up as QHSUSB download mode).
So probably send it into get JTAG'ed.
Dixit
Let me give you a little background.
Few days back, I rooted my phone. Then I used Titanium Backup to uninstall apps which I thought were not useful like LG TV, Email- should not have done that
Then the phone was somehow did not boot. I looked up internet and tried something- got worse: Emergency mode with yellow screen. Went ahead to a local phone repair shop and he exploited me well to hand me back the phone in working condition
NOW... the problem is camera does not work. It shows a black screen everytime I launch it. Going in Settings->Applications->Manage Applications->All , Camera shows 0 bytes !
Searching on internet I found that I should not have uninstalled the Email app.
Please share some ideas on how I can help myself here. Any help will be appreciated.
PS- I am using Ubuntu on my computer and Froyo.
Holy hell! I had the same problem a long time ago! (Except no uninstalling was involved) It forced my dad to buy me a new phone.
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wish I could dump mine too...
So far there has been no solutions
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Try installing a custom rom, like cyanogenmod
There are multiple ROMs for the LGOME and they have been behaving as any other ROM for any other phone.
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@op
download custom recovery then
boot you phone into fastboot by pressing vol up + call + power button then use
fastboot flash recovery /path/to/recovery.img
then
fasboot reboot
then download any custom rom that you want and flash that
it will solve your problem
ps: do a google search for more info on fastboot use
PecanCM said:
@op
download custom recovery then
boot you phone into fastboot by pressing vol up + call + power button then use
fastboot flash recovery /path/to/recovery.img
then
fasboot reboot
then download any custom rom that you want and flash that
it will solve your problem
ps: do a google search for more info on fastboot use
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or if you cba to do that, look in my signature. does it all for you
antdking said:
or if you cba to do that, look in my signature. does it all for you
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ohh i yeah i forgot your toolkit by some funny things
Cleaned thread.
OP, I would advise, as you ask questions like the one you posted, verify the information posted before you attempt anything. If someone says that if you install a custom ROM on your device, it'll brick; go to the DEV threads, and check out other peoples experiences. You should also spend a ton of time researching before you start messing with your device. MOST of the big trouble people get into is not reading and asking enough questions. If you want to root, find out how to do it, AND how to fix it if it breaks, before you flash a custom ROM, find out how to do it AND how to get back to stock if you need to. The more you learn, the less the chances are that you'll end up in trouble
Just my 2¢
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OP, I would advise, as you ask questions like the one you posted, verify the information posted before you attempt anything. If someone says that if you install a custom ROM on your device, it'll brick; go to the DEV threads, and check out other peoples experiences. You should also spend a ton of time researching before you start messing with your device. MOST of the big trouble people get into is not reading and asking enough questions. If you want to root, find out how to do it, AND how to fix it if it breaks, before you flash a custom ROM, find out how to do it AND how to get back to stock if you need to. The more you learn, the less the chances are that you'll end up in trouble
Just my 2¢
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I think I did that mistake earlier. Read something about rooting and went straight ahead to brick the phone. I am hoping to have a clearer understanding of things this time. Since I am newbie, it will take effort. But this forum has so many experts and people are willing to contribute- I am sure I will learn a lot in the company of you guys.
I will dive in the DEV threads as you adviced. Thank you so much guys You are all my Santa Claus
Probable solution for the my camera problem?
kangi26 said:
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OP, I would advise, as you ask questions like the one you posted, verify the information posted before you attempt anything. If someone says that if you install a custom ROM on your device, it'll brick; go to the DEV threads, and check out other peoples experiences. You should also spend a ton of time researching before you start messing with your device. MOST of the big trouble people get into is not reading and asking enough questions. If you want to root, find out how to do it, AND how to fix it if it breaks, before you flash a custom ROM, find out how to do it AND how to get back to stock if you need to. The more you learn, the less the chances are that you'll end up in trouble
Just my 2¢
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If I use this thread, would it fix my camera ? I am not sure HOW should I install though, but of all the things I have read around here, it seems this might help. Please give your views whether I should go with this
If yes, could you please point me some link with detailed instructions ( the post assumes I know the HOW part ) ?
If you are using Froyo, give a try on it. Follow carefully the steps to how flash a ROM. If you already has an recovery, life is easier. If not, search on net about it =D
Any guides for Ubuntu 12.10
DarkRising said:
If you are using Froyo, give a try on it. Follow carefully the steps to how flash a ROM. If you already has an recovery, life is easier. If not, search on net about it =D
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Awesome ! The problem is I do not have access to any windows system and all the guides that are floating around seem to be for that OS. If you happen to know a guide for Ubuntu, kindly share it with me please...
tatsat said:
Awesome ! The problem is I do not have access to any windows system and all the guides that are floating around seem to be for that OS. If you happen to know a guide for Ubuntu, kindly share it with me please...
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did you installed recovery ? if not then use ubuntu version of antdking's toolkit or use fastboot
Tat, read my pm
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No recovery
PecanCM said:
did you installed recovery ? if not then use ubuntu version of antdking's toolkit or use fastboot
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To be honest, I was confused with people talking about Clockwork and Nandroid- and I was stupid enough to try not finding out So, No. There is no recovery but on the bright side, I will do that as the first thing from next time onwards
I'm using Snipers PACMAN, and battery just seems to drain way to fast. It is the latest push. Being newly registered on here I hate to introduce my self this way but I need advice. What tweaks are being used by people for the SPH-D710 to help with this issue? I originally started with the CM 10.1 rom and found I had no data, flashed a different modem. Still no data, switched roms and now have data....go figure! But the battery drain is killing me, I've got it throttled back as far as I can go and it still be a daily driver. So anyone have any suggestions?
Godlys Comadose Tweak pack works great:thumbup:
Give it a shot and thank him while you're over there...here's the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39080082
OK....now I'm lost as to which to try and use.....reading the posts to the provided links seems to give contradictory information as to where to start this journey.....
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Most 4.2 Roms use ICS modems. As for battery us betterbatterystats found here on xda or gsam in the play store to determine if there's any rogue apps keeping the phone from sleeping. I also do manual syncing. Greenify is a great app to keep apps from running on their own. You can also use a custom kernel to limit max frequency and even undervolt. Kernels also come with different governors
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OK....now I'm lost as to which to try and use.....reading the posts to the provided links seems to give contradictory information as to where to start this journey.....
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Try the latest version....2.1
Anybody on this thread know anything about the pegasusq governer or how to implement it/install it?
rapman543 said:
Anybody on this thread know anything about the pegasusq governer or how to implement it/install it?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24233103&postcount=3
Read...Read...Read
After reading through the above posts you should have some useful ideas about what this governor does.Also...as for installing a governor, they will be included in the kernel that flashed with ur rom or a kernal of ur choosing(MAKE SURE IT WILL WORK WITH THE ROM YOU HAVE) Im new to this, so if there is another way I dont know about it. Do ur research... As for setting a governor.. There are many roms with built in performance controls as well as many apps to set them. I suggest (set cpu) . It has a setting that will make a zip so u can recover from ur settings if u bootloop. This is found after u install and give it root permission. Hit ur menu button and click SAFE MODE. You should have a nandroid; always and just because.I hope this helps.. Remember...Read...Read...Read..lol.. Good Luck.Also read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2005306
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...03&postcount=3
Read...Read...Read
After reading through the above post you should have some useful ideas about what this governor does.Also...as for installing a governor, they will be included in the kernel that flashed with ur rom or a kernal of ur choosing(MAKE SURE IT WILL WORK WITH THE ROM YOU HAVE) Im new to this, so if there is another way I dont know about it. Do ur research... As for setting a governor.. There are many roms with built in performance controls as well as many apps to set them. I suggest (set cpu) . It has a setting that will make a zip so u can recover from ur settings if u bootloop. This is found after u install and give it root permission. Hit ur menu button and click SAFE MODE. You should have a nandroid; always and just because.I hope this helps.. Remember...Read...Read...Read..lol.. Good Luck.
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You identify yourself as "new to this" but you nailed this post 110%!! Many people would do well to take what you said here to heart. If they did there would be MANY fewer "help me" threads.
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You identify yourself as "new to this" but you nailed this post 110%!! Many people would do well to take what you said here to heart. If they did there would be MANY fewer "help me" threads.
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Thank You...... I went ahead and added another link for him to read. I hope it helps. As to what you said, I like to think of myself as the poster child for the search button..lol..I think if you do the research it makes you feel better when it works and it is more likely to stick with you. This site is so great about that because there is just so much knowledge here to learn.I think some people get over-whelmed by it though or they are just unsure and need that go ahead push to know it works.
Ok since I can't ask a Dev a question about the kernel I want to install.....which I kinda understand, but being stuck not being able to ask questions about something specific after reading all the pages blows! (rant off) [Kernel] Lightning Zap! Phase 4 Updated 15JUN13 is causing a boot loop, I followed all the instructions to the letter, crossed every T, dotted all the I's. Thank god for backup! Since I can't ask the Dev a question I'm stuck!
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Ok since I can't ask a Dev a question about the kernel I want to install.....which I kinda understand, but being stuck not being able to ask questions about something specific after reading all the pages blows! (rant off) [Kernel] Lightning Zap! Phase 4 Updated 15JUN13 is causing a boot loop, I followed all the instructions to the letter, crossed every T, dotted all the I's. Thank god for backup! Since I can't ask the Dev a question I'm stuck!
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Well, you're commenting on a thread about battery life, but not posting about battery life. That's not going to help you much.
I also read that you want to ask a question, but I don't see a question in your post. If you do have a question, a great place to post it would be here: [Official] One Stop FAQ Thread - Noob Friendly (All questions go here). Okay? :good:
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Well, you're commenting on a thread about battery life, but not posting about battery life. That's not going to help you much.
I also read that you want to ask a question, but I don't see a question in your post. If you do have a question, a great place to post it would be here: [Official] One Stop FAQ Thread - Noob Friendly (All questions go here). Okay? :good:
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Well let me clarify it for you, it's my thread. The original question is still valid being as I was pointed this direction by a reply to my original post. Let me lessen your confusion on this matter......What other steps can I take to increase battery life......scripts didn't seem to help and a tweaked kernel put me in a boot loop....and whom do I ask if not the DEV?
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Well let me clarify it for you, it's my thread. The original question is still valid being as I was pointed this direction by a reply to my original post. Let me lessen your confusion on this matter......What other steps can I take to increase battery life......scripts didn't seem to help and a tweaked kernel put me in a boot loop....and whom do I ask if not the DEV?
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Hey bro, easy on the tone. Because there are so many ways to ask the question, the best way is to just spell it out how you did above. Battery life depends on the apps/ROM/user all at the same time. I am on Project X ROM. It has Crossbreeder installed. Now I am not no where informative about that app other than a lot of people like it. So with that being said and it is installed on the ROM, I leave it. I also have ROM Toolbox Pro. I have adjusted my CPU control to 1000MHZ. I also have DS Battery Saver Pro set to custom and to kill all apps when the screen goes off. Last the ROM I am on comes with Greenify. A great app in saving battery. I also turn off data and only have WIFI on when I need it. No need to just let things run. With that I have had 50% battery life left after 11 hrs. That is my setup and may not work for you. The main thing is to understand that battery life for EACH phone is different no matter how many common denominators people may have. Team Venum did a comparison of ROM's and their respective battery life. I don't know the post, but if you type "battery life" in the search, then I am sure you can find it. As for you response, I was in your shoes at one time. It does help to be specific in your questions. Not saying that you weren't. Reading each and every post will get tiresome, but if you type in what you want in the search, you will get a slew of post to get info. I have only been a member for 4 months, but I have learned how to flash a ROM, Mods, push and app, setup custom home screen. I have even been given the honor of testing a ROM. If you still need help, you can PM me and I will do what I can. Have a great one.
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Ok since I can't ask a Dev a question about the kernel I want to install.....which I kinda understand, but being stuck not being able to ask questions about something specific after reading all the pages blows! (rant off) [Kernel] Lightning Zap! Phase 4 Updated 15JUN13 is causing a boot loop, I followed all the instructions to the letter, crossed every T, dotted all the I's. Thank god for backup! Since I can't ask the Dev a question I'm stuck!
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Its fine,you can rant here...lol..Ok ,I need more info.....
rom you're try to use with lz kernal
how you went about flashing said kernel
did you have any other tweaks or mods flashed before flashing lzp_4
All of this info is important, so I can tell you what is wrong....Thanks..
Gil81 said:
Its fine,you can rant here...lol..Ok ,I need more info.....
rom you're try to use with lz kernal
how you went about flashing said kernel
did you have any other tweaks or mods flashed before flashing lzp_4
All of this info is important, so I can tell you what is wrong....Thanks..
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Thanks Gil, this is exactly what I have done.
1. flashed from 4.03 to WILD-FOR-THE-NIGHT-07052013-d710, had no data....tried to find a fix for that...gave up after trying tweaks to help with the battery issue and no data.
2. Clean install of d710_PAC_JB_4.2.2-v23.0.0_20130719-015400, now have intermittent data, wifi works, blutooth works, flashed Fl24 modem with no apparent improvement in data connectivity, thought after reading a kernel flash might fix issues, here comes the boot loop....flashed smdk4412_p4 waited patiently for 2hrs watching Pacman chasing ghosts.....booted into recovery and ran my backup tried it 2 more times on clean flashs gave up after 5 hrs. By clean I mean wipe/reset, wipe cache, wipe dalvik, install from zip.
3. this is how I installed the kernel:
Make a backup
Download .zip to PC
Transfer .zip to sdcard
Reboot to recovery
Flash
Phone automatically rebooted after install
waited and waited......boot back into recovery. restore by backup.
everything has been done with CWM based recovery. I'm stumped....frustrated to no end......
godzilla61 said:
Thanks Gil, this is exactly what I have done.
1. flashed from 4.03 to WILD-FOR-THE-NIGHT-07052013-d710, had no data....tried to find a fix for that...gave up after trying tweaks to help with the battery issue and no data.
2. Clean install of d710_PAC_JB_4.2.2-v23.0.0_20130719-015400, now have intermittent data, wifi works, blutooth works, flashed Fl24 modem with no apparent improvement in data connectivity, thought after reading a kernel flash might fix issues, here comes the boot loop....flashed smdk4412_p4 waited patiently for 2hrs watching Pacman chasing ghosts.....booted into recovery and ran my backup tried it 2 more times on clean flashs gave up after 5 hrs. By clean I mean wipe/reset, wipe cache, wipe dalvik, install from zip.
3. this is how I installed the kernel:
Make a backup
Download .zip to PC
Transfer .zip to sdcard
Reboot to recovery
Flash
Phone automatically rebooted after install
waited and waited......boot back into recovery. restore by backup.
everything has been done with CWM based recovery. I'm stumped....frustrated to no end......
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First off...I have had the lzp_4 boot loop on me. I pulled the battery,waited about 2 min. Put it back in and booted to recovery. Then I wiped cache and dalvik. Rebooted and it took off(booted fine). I have no idea why or how, but this worked for me. Now to my main concern. If you came straight from ics to a jb rom I think this is going to cause you issues, if you hadn't been on jb before. I suggest the one - click full restore(it wipes data,so back-up you're internal memory).This will get you're phone partition right for jb. After this. I think you should be able to flash what you want with no problems. I didn't see a problem with how you flashed. Wipe cache and dalvik on the kernal flashes you do.Here's the link for the one -click..
go to linked page and click on download ota at top of page
I would read through the page it sends you to well.Don't forget to thank those guys..Hope this helps.Hit me up if it doesn't.
.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2148072
Doing a one click restore worries me, I'm not on sprint any more and worried about losing my flash to my current carrier. Is this a concern I should have since I'm not used to working with odin? I'm more than willing to try another ROM also, I'm not locked into this by any means.....
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Doing a one click restore worries me, I'm not on sprint any more and worried about losing my flash to my current carrier. Is this a concern I should have since I'm not used to working with odin? I'm more than willing to try another ROM also, I'm not locked into this by any means.....
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The carrier should not matter if you are on an E4GT phone. But if your trying to go to a JB ROM, you will need to aupdate to GB** for your phone. For sprint it is GB27. Have you tried RWilco12's repository to see if your carrier is listed? Also QBKing77 has a lot of videos concerning this specific phone. How to flash specific ROMs and upgrading specific build, modems and such. Something has got to work for you.
fitting toryBB
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The carrier should not matter if you are on an E4GT phone. But if your trying to go to a JB ROM, you will need to aupdate to GB** for your phone. For sprint it is GB27. Have you tried RWilco12's repository to see if your carrier is listed? Also QBKing77 has a lot of videos concerning this specific phone. How to flash specific ROMs and upgrading specific build, modems and such. Something has got to work for you.
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Well now I'm stuck on Sprints 4G boot screen just keeps looping.....WTH.....I've never had a phone be a pain like this....guess I let it kill the battery and see what happens. Recovery is there, not cwm so can't even restore my backup. I'm just frustrated by this phone! Gill, bigmike any idea which way to turn now?
godzilla61 said:
Well now I'm stuck on Sprints 4G boot screen just keeps looping.....WTH.....I've never had a phone be a pain like this....guess I let it kill the battery and see what happens. Recovery is there, not cwm so can't even restore my backup. I'm just frustrated by this phone! Gill, bigmike any idea which way to turn now?
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What ROM did you flash? Was it ICS or Jellybean? What carrier are you on. That was never revealed.
Never kill the battery. I sed you tried" Wild for the night" and Pac something. Can you get to recovery?
X'ed out the game
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[SIZE=+1]Q1: How to Root and Unlock bootloader.[/SIZE]
There is a Guide
[SIZE=+1]Q2: FreeGee, Unlocking, Bootloader, Freezing, Stuck on LG/4GLTE screen problems?[/SIZE]
If FreeGee for some reason doesn't work, and/or softbricks, you have three options:
1. Use the "mako" unlock. This is now the preferred method. Mako unlock will show a "Google" logo on bootup. The other unlock shows the LG logo, but has potential to softbrick.
2. If you have LGNPST you can use teeny bins
Need info on LGNPST or need it? Here In "Additional Section".
Or in the irc. Here
3. LGFlashTool - Unbricking and Firmware flashing
This is a new option. (Repair Center Thorough) It seems to only work if your bootloader is locked. (It will show **971 which is not our model)
If you're stuck at the "4GLTE" screen: To get to stock recovery - Power off phone. You need to hold power button for about 20 sec to get it to turn off. Then press and hold vol down+power - The LG logo will come on, then the capacitive lights. Immediately let go when the capacitive lights turn on. It takes a few seconds to work. Data wipe/Factory reset. Reboot.
If you're stuck at the "LG" screen, Or the LG screen flashes, then goes black:
Make sure you are powering off the phone by pressing and holding the "Power" button for at least 20+ seconds, then release.
Press vol up+power should get you into Fastboot.
And if you happen to reboot into STOCK recovery and the power button will not select, use the "menu" button on the capacitive lights (far right when holding it) to get it to accept your commands.
LGNPST does not like USB 3.0 ports. Use USB 2.0 ports.
If you can get into download mode, use LGNPST. Use the ZVB/ZVC bin file.
If you can get into recovery, flash a ROM
You might have to do a battery pull
You will need a Torx T4 for the bottom screws, and a 00 Philips for the battery connector. Just be very delicate, especially when disconnecting the terminal.
If you get the Secure booting error. You have no recovery installed. Or you removed apps without being unlocked. You'll need to use LGNPST to fix it.
You can also go Here for more help. ie ADB Sideload
If all else fails, go to the IRC.
Join us on IRC #lg-optimus-g on Freenode!
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[SIZE=+1]Q3: If your battery is dead, stuck in a bootloop, and won't boot unless on a charger.
Plug your phone in for a couple hours with a wall charger. If it stays off, great. If not, press and hold the power button for 20+ sec. That will turn it off. Plugged or plugged in, not sure which. Try both.
After a couple hours take it off the charger and boot into recovery. Vol down+ power release when capacitive lights come on. This should get you into "Stock" recovery. Which is what you should have if unrooted.
Then use power button to go down, and "factory reset". Use the capacitive menu key, far right key, to activate the reset. It should boot up. If not, turn it off 20+sec and charge it a couple more hours. Unplug it, then turn it on.
[SIZE=+1]Q4: Lack of memory/SD space?[/SIZE]
On stock based ROM's, delete "logcat" in internal SD.
On CM based ROM's, look in /mnt/shell/emulated/0 for "logcat" and delete.
[Size=+1]Q5: "0" folder showing up on SD? "TWRP does not see files"[/Size]
If going between CM Roms and Stock roms, keep both. Copy root to "0" folder. Easiest way
[Size=+1]Q6: Brightness won't increase? Or says too hot?[/Size]
Problem with LG. Deal with it.
Here's some info on it.
[Size=+1]Q7: Demigod crash/Kernel crash?[/Size]
Reboot, all is well. LG Problem.
Here's some info on it.
[Size=+1]Q8: Stock Wifi tethering apps.[/Size]
With ZVB and ZVC Stock it'll only work 1 per reboot. Meaning either Wifi, OR Wifi tether per reboot. Sometimes it'll require 2 reboots as Wifi will turn itself on two times. Check this before using Wifi tether.
I use "Wireless Tether for Root Users".
Settings are: Generic ICS/JB (Wlan0), Wifi encryption checked. No other settings changed.
There is also a TrevEmod version in these forums. I don't know those setting for sure.
[Size=+1]Q9: CM and AOSP issues.[/Size]
4.4 To install KK Roms, you will need the modded TWRP or CWM recoveries. Those can be found Here
To restore any nandroid ROM backups, you need to use the recovery the backup was made with. ( If you backed up using 2.5.0.0 then restore with it. If you're using the KK 2.6.3.0, it will not restore a 2.5.0.0 backup.
4.2 has Camera issues. Read in the thread you are using for the fix.
4.3 has the Camera fixed.
[Size=+1]Q10: When using JB, Stockish or CM based ROM's, you MUST use the ZVB/ZVC radio/modem.[/Size]
In stock it's 1690. In CM its 10646
Here
Here
[Size=+1]Q11: I've lost EFS/data/phone service[/Size]
Hopefully you'll be able to fix it by updating Profile/PRL. Settings>System Updates
To update profile/PRL you need to be on a stock ROM. So if you are running a CM based ROM, You will need to Flash/Restore a Stock based ROM, update profile/PRL, then go back to your CM ROM that you backed up in TWRP. Hopefully.
If you've lost your EFS, then you better hope you've backed it up in TWRP, Freegee, or autoprimes-Create flashable zip for EFS. Which is this file
If you didn't heed all the warnings posted all over, then you'll need to go Here for starters. This has all the information to help you, but be warned that it can be a complex fix.
[Size=+1]Q12: Can't get GPS lock on CM based ROM's[/Size]
For this, you will need to go back to Stock Based ROM also
If you are running a CM based ROM: Flash/Restore a Stock based ROM, get a GPS lock, then restore, or flash back to CM ROM.
Another new option is to Flash/restore your EFS. Seems to be working well. Here
[Size=+1]Q13: How to force getting ZVC update notice / Disable update nag screen. How to Manually update to ZVC[/Size]
Force Update - Go to Settings>Apps>All>Google services framework - clear data. Then go to Settings>System Updates - and update profile/Prl, Update LG Software.
Disable nag screen - Edit the build.prop - theres 3 or 4 references to ZVB. Change them to ZVC
To manually update to ZVC. Here
A new way to update. Uses Update.zip Here
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If anybody wants to add anything to this, let me know.
If I have anything wrong, let me know.
If you have info to add let me know.
So basically, help me get this thing right.
This is a work in progress.
engine95 said:
If anybody wants to add anything to this, let me know.
If I have anything wrong, let me know.
If you have info to add let me know.
So basically, help me get this thing right.
This is a work in progress.
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Should post the efs repair/fix
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bigfdaddy2 said:
Should post the efs repair/fix
Sent from my LG-LS970 using Tapatalk 2
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Thanks and done.
Added GPS section also
Corrected FreeGee info. Added radio/modem info
Added CM folder on a computer
Added info for dead battery
i am lost and stuck on lg optimus g sprint lg logo
engine95 said:
If anybody wants to add anything to this, let me know.
If I have anything wrong, let me know.
If you have info to add let me know.
So basically, help me get this thing right.
This is a work in progress.
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ok so im not tech savy but i rooted my phone and now its stuck on lg optimus g sprint lg logo im not a tech talk guy but i cant get to recovery or fastboot and im scared my phone is broke so dnt tell me to go download all this extra stuff or tech terms jus speak plain and simple like im a retard okay step by step with links and download links i need help asap i work from home and use this phone
PLEASE HELP IM ABOUT TO CRY
ajjordan38 said:
ok so im not tech savy but i rooted my phone and now its stuck on lg optimus g sprint lg logo im not a tech talk guy but i cant get to recovery or fastboot and im scared my phone is broke so dnt tell me to go download all this extra stuff or tech terms jus speak plain and simple like im a retard okay step by step with links and download links i need help asap i work from home and use this phone
PLEASE HELP IM ABOUT TO CRY
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OK. Well, this thread has problems, with links already. Follow the links to learn more about how to fix and/or understand them better. Believe it or not, it's about as English as it gets. The Rooting Guide is more of a walkthrough style, and may help you better.
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Title change
Added "Chameleon Network"
Updates, Changes, and some new stuff
Added ZVC info. Update, disable nag, Manually install
Added info about using USB 2.0 ports. Not 3.0 in LGNPST
Added Secure booting error
Added LG screen flashes then goes black
And a couple little thing I can't remember.
Updated FreeGee, Wifi tether info for stock, LGFlashtool, KK Recovery info.
If you guys see anything wrong, or think of something that should be added, please let me know.
does ZVC universal root work ?
just got the zvc update on my lg optimus g phone for sprint and I wanted to know if the fiddy916 universal root still works on it. I read the forum and no one as confirmed. do you guys know?
jlrockafella said:
just got the zvc update on my lg optimus g phone for sprint and I wanted to know if the fiddy916 universal root still works on it. I read the forum and no one as confirmed. do you guys know?
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Uummmmm......yeah.
Just follow the root guide. You'll be good to go.
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Thanks!
It's nice having this all in one place. Thanks!
Hello new to the forums. I have been rattled once again by the s3. Finally a problem I haven't really found too many solutions to and plus don't want to increase my chance of completely destroying my phone. Now. I have a Virgin Mobile phone in the US. Was on 4.1.2 but to flash to cricket I was trying to downgrade down to 4.0.4 from JB to ICS. Pretty much during this process not doing my homework I used odin and put the phone in download mode and figured oh Sprints rom should work since SPH-L710 is the same model and completely being wrong. I have been searching around google because I am soft bricked. Here is my assumption of soft brick. When Odin finishes the screen goes red stating the recovery files cannot be found and it wont read my sd card. Still able to go to download mode but not reboot mode. Hence, Soft Brick. Been trying to get out and recently took off a sticker seeing C-Spire. Now I remember seeing this while I was reading my XDA forums so I figured why not. Found some youtube videos googled and fond J7 for C-Spire. So close, but the link didn't exist or something. So... My conclusion finally made an account and finally asking for help the correct way. Please provide links and comments to help me out here would love this s3 back on track. Hope I followed the rules. I did honestly search the forums one had c-spire, but link was dead. My luck man. Thanks in advance.
Wanted to also add. Maybe with this I wanted to for a while, but never had the clear instructions on this nor want to repeat the process of screwing up my phone AGAIN after fixing it. Any good ROMs for the s3 C-Spire SPH-L710? For Example, Would love to use that multi-window with anything and I tried pacman not loving the whole ics not using the home button preferably JB I think which is stock whatever is stock. I loved the XMT launcher and the whole PIE thing. Just let me know guys. Ahead Apologies for the noob questions if they are.
this help http://www.sxtpdevelopers.com/showthread.php?t=55
you should beable to flash that. then just let the phone update.
Still trying it out at the moment just downloading it, but if it does fix this and so on whats some good roms for the C-Spire or im presuming this does not ever fall in the catergory of sprint but cspire yes?
mountrichy said:
Wanted to also add. Maybe with this I wanted to for a while, but never had the clear instructions on this nor want to repeat the process of screwing up my phone AGAIN after fixing it. Any good ROMs for the s3 C-Spire SPH-L710? For Example, Would love to use that multi-window with anything and I tried pacman not loving the whole ics not using the home button preferably JB I think which is stock whatever is stock. I loved the XMT launcher and the whole PIE thing. Just let me know guys. Ahead Apologies for the noob questions if they are.
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I don't have the c-spire, but once you flash the stock rom from the earlier post, you should be able to root and set yourself up with XMT and pie controls on the stock rom. They are stand alones and you can add them yourself, without looking for a custom rom for it.
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Did not work first two times said it failed using odin 3.07 and that site you led me to. it says product mode SPH-L710. and has secure check fail sb11. Please help this is getting very frustrating.