I have an unrooted International Note 2 (N7100). I really enjoy the device but the only problem is the 10GB internal memory and the inability of moving all data to SD card.
I have searched this issue and found that you can swap the storages but your device has to be rooted. Can anyone help me by:
A noob-friendly guide to rooting the Note 2 and what you need to know.
A guide on swapping the storage without corrupting files or the risk of it being bricked.
I hope you can help as I want to buy a 64GB SD and be able to make use of it and have freedom of memory space.
Anyone?
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Anyone?
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three ways too root http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1896696 just remember to enable usb debugging before rooting choose the one you are comfortable with and read the thread for detailed of rooting with different methods
and to use data2sd http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2036796 remember to format your card is fat32 format before trying and your kernel should support ext2sd for which u need a custom kernel
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three ways too root http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1896696 just remember to enable usb debugging before rooting choose the one you are comfortable with and read the thread for detailed of rooting with different methods
and to use data2sd http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2036796 remember to format your card is fat32 format before trying and your kernel should support ext2sd for which u need a custom kernel
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Thanks, does storage swapping work with custom ROMs? (ie CM). I don't mind stock ROMs but I prefer to root my device on custom ROMs. I checked the second link and I thought that exFAT works for 64GB and which custom kernels do you recommend?
I found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2372187, does this work for Note 2?
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Thanks, does storage swapping work with custom ROMs? (ie CM). I don't mind stock ROMs but I prefer to root my device on custom ROMs. I checked the second link and I thought that exFAT works for 64GB and which custom kernels do you recommend?
I found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2372187, does this work for Note 2?
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definately it works with custom rom but just go through op the rom if its supported or not as the script does not run fine with all rom and for kernel pongster redpill kernel works . there are other kernel too just need to go through the details of that kernel persues is there but i am not sure if it works just go through the thread of ext2sd which i link u will get info from many users using the script and it is recommended to format 64gb in fat32 so do a bit of reading before moving ahead
Is this something that is tricky or not?
Really. I want to know. I'm done with the Note 2 if I can't use the expandable storage option the way I assumed that I could.
I will go back to using the iPhone because I never had any problem with it in terms of what I could do with it in regards to what movies and music I put on there. For example,if I wanted to listen to a .flax recording, I just downloaded Flac Player (actual name) and side loaded the onto my device via iTunes.
All this time I thought that Apple was the control freak and that Android was the libertarian choice. Ha ha ha ha! The joke is on me.
I got this Note 2 and after rooting & roming, I've got 3 Gigs out of 16 and I don't even know where most of it is even allotted. Oh yeah,I know, I know. Everyone has their app that will fix this. Tried them all,I'm getting a bit cynical now.
I've got a genuine micro sd card in the phone external and it has a capacity of 32 Gb. When I move movies into it, then try to watch them, nothing. And if I try to transfer it to the internal storage, the movie still won't play. And the movies and music are getting deleted somehow along the way on both the internal and external cards.
Screw Mr Android Samsung (and Microsoft too), I want my iPhone back.
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You should also take a look at folder mount in the play store. I found it more reliable to only move specific folders from the internal to external storage. The app itself is simple to use although it still requires root.
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Perry2547 said:
Is this something that is tricky or not?
Really. I want to know. I'm done with the Note 2 if I can't use the expandable storage option the way I assumed that I could.
I will go back to using the iPhone because I never had any problem with it in terms of what I could do with it in regards to what movies and music I put on there. For example,if I wanted to listen to a .flax recording, I just downloaded Flac Player (actual name) and side loaded the onto my device via iTunes.
All this time I thought that Apple was the control freak and that Android was the libertarian choice. Ha ha ha ha! The joke is on me.
I got this Note 2 and after rooting & roming, I've got 3 Gigs out of 16 and I don't even know where most of it is even allotted. Oh yeah,I know, I know. Everyone has their app that will fix this. Tried them all,I'm getting a bit cynical now.
I've got a genuine micro sd card in the phone external and it has a capacity of 32 Gb. When I move movies into it, then try to watch them, nothing. And if I try to transfer it to the internal storage, the movie still won't play. And the movies and music are getting deleted somehow along the way on both the internal and external cards.
Screw Mr Android Samsung (and Microsoft too), I want my iPhone back.
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You should get an Iphone back - it is designed for people like you
Apple was the control freak and that Android was the libertarian choice.
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Instead better term beuty and brain
Those damn iPhones. They function just as well a year later as they did the first day. Sets the bar to high for Mr Samsung and his "I'll sell some crappy S2 for a while that burn the women's breasts because off the subpar hardware, turn turn around and make better phones and hope nobody remembers"
Sorry that was too easy.
My sd card is not even recognized now. I will take it out, also it into my computer and format it yet again and go from there.
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Those damn iPhones. They function just as well a year later as they did the first day. Sets the bar to high for Mr Samsung and his "I'll sell some crappy S2 for a while that burn the women's breasts because off the subpar hardware, turn turn around and make better phones and hope nobody remembers"
Sorry that was too easy.
My sd card is not even recognized now. I will take it out, also it into my computer and format it yet again and go from there.
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Wtf are you going on about?
Whatever, you can try formatting your card in your phone. It's is possible your sd card is faulty of course.
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Its got to be a faulty micro SD card. I thought that if I bought one from a seller based out of the US everything would be fine as I got it off of eBay,
I'm going to swing by walmart later and get a name brand card.
With my current card, I'm hoping that its a faulty one. Because as it stands, if I try to transfer from either the internal storage to the external or vice versa,the information becomes corrupt and will no longer play.
Things should not be this difficult. Smart phones, phablets, all-in-ones, these things are computers more powerful than the ones used in the moon landing. Yet those of us that would love to at least try to use more of their potential are often hampered because of the greed involved in content providers and copyright bull**** and for the love of all that is holy, manufacturers should be neutral. They should not be in bed with content providers that are influencing the way the devices are made!!!
Can you imagine buying a brand new car and being told that it will only accept one brand of gasoline? Picture yourself buying a new car and finding out that ExxonMobile had a deal with the car maker so that the car would only accept their brand of fuel? You couldn't use Chevron, you couldn't use Sunoco or any of the other brands...
This is what's going on with the big companies like Microsoft, Apple, and Samsung...
I really don't get what you mean. You can use any brand of sd card you wish.
However, if you purchase from any non reliable supplier expect to buy a fake. I bought a 16gb card on Monday from amazon but I mistakenly bought it from their market place and I'm 99% sure it's fake. That's my error which is compounded by the fact that I normally only buy them from amazon direct for exactly this reason. That doesn't make it Samsung, apple, Microsoft, God or even Kenny Rodgers fault.
So, sorry but, I don't really get your point. But yes it does sound like you have a faulty card. Just be happy you have a note 2 and so are able to simply by a replacement.
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I went and got another card at Walmart and it did turn out to be a faulty card that was causing the problem.
What I meant earlier when I talked about manufacturers being in bed with content providers was that when you get a certain product sometimes it will not do what you wanted to do because of dumb copyright laws.
I'm sure you're familiar with the problem that many smart phone owners have had in dealing with trying to transfer apps to an external card. This is because content providers do not want the apps that are for purchase to be traded off.
There are many instances where things like this happen every day and the technology world.
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Ah Ok. I got ya now. Yes jb saw us unable to move the data to sd. I never knew the reason for it but now you've explained it it makes sense, thanks.
But I guess we are lucky to be on this forum as for us we can use directory bind or better still the memory swap mod.
Glad you got your sd card sorted.
In answer to your first question yes the memory swap mod does work. I've been using it for about a month. I used directory bind for about 3 months before that. That is alot more fiddly but you can move individual apps with it instead of everything.
Try flashing a custom rom with the mod baked in just because you can.
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Wtf are you going on about?
Whatever, you can try formatting your card in your phone. It's is possible your sd card is faulty of course.
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I'm just going to save up my money and then when the iPhone 6 comes out I'll sell this Note 2 and get it instead.
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You should get an Iphone back - it is designed for people like you
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Bravo! Bothers me that people post things like this and don’t even seem to be capable of using the search feature on this site & expect us to look then post links.
The root acces is the only way but not all the apps work with note 2 you the only one that work for me is gl to sd only for games but its work fine
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Perry2547 said:
I'm just going to save up my money and then when the iPhone 6 comes out I'll sell this Note 2 and get it instead.
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Ok.
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I'm just going to save up my money and then when the iPhone 6 comes out I'll sell this Note 2 and get it instead.
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Seriously, lay of whatever it is you're smoking. Don't go blaming the phone because you don't know what you're doing - maybe you shouldn't be rooting if you aren't comfortable with what it implies.
The missing internal storage is likely because you flashed multiple times without wiping the underlying partitions. I had a similar issue using mobile odin. Try using the PC Version with a complete factory wipe from recovery first.
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my evo rooted and i want to upgrade from 8gb to a 32gb can anyone please tell me the proper steps i have to take?thank you
Not to sound like a smart ass, but go buy a 32gb card and put it in your phone.
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Lmao!
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Do a backup nandroid, copy the wanted items (.android-secure, dcim...) from old to new sdcard, reboot.
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You can figure out how to root an EVO... but can't figure this out... interesting...
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thanks to the one helpful person..to the others i hope ur evo bricks lol
You also could have searched, as this question has been answered at least 20 times in the last few months.
But seriously, its not that hard. Copy everything from the old card to your pc, stick the new card in the phone, and copy everything back. walla...
kinda piggie back on his question....Is 32gb the highest it supports?
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You can figure out how to root an EVO... but can't figure this out... interesting...
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Lol. I peed a liitle too
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kinda piggie back on his question....Is 32gb the highest it supports?
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yes 32gb is the highest.
FYI,
I have a Patriot 32GB Class 10 card but have issues with it. It will occasionally suffer some corruption and go into read-only mode. Luckily I have not lost any data yet as far as I can tell. Supposedly there is an issue with Android and Class 10. Wonder if others are experiencing this and if there is any "cure".
Wayno-san said:
FYI,
I have a Patriot 32GB Class 10 card but have issues with it. It will occasionally suffer some corruption and go into read-only mode. Luckily I have not lost any data yet as far as I can tell. Supposedly there is an issue with Android and Class 10. Wonder if others are experiencing this and if there is any "cure".
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Could be a bad card. There are a lot of 32gb fakes out there.
Wayno-san said:
FYI,
I have a Patriot 32GB Class 10 card but have issues with it. It will occasionally suffer some corruption and go into read-only mode. Luckily I have not lost any data yet as far as I can tell. Supposedly there is an issue with Android and Class 10. Wonder if others are experiencing this and if there is any "cure".
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I've had my patriot class 10 for a month and had zero issues with it. It's not a class 10 thing, it's a bad card thing. I read a lot of bad card reviews on newegg when I bought mine and only bought it after reading that buyers that had a bad card had no problem with returns or exchanges.
I'm receiving a Patriot 32gb sdcard today and moving to the Synergy 3.0 rom. The only files and folders I want to move over are the files needed for my phone and my nandroid backup. Is there a list of essential files and folders? I'm not worried about saving my apps, just want a base sdcard.
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I'm receiving a Patriot 32gb sdcard today and moving to the Synergy 3.0 rom. The only files and folders I want to move over are the files needed for my phone and my nandroid backup. Is there a list of essential files and folders? I'm not worried about saving my apps, just want a base sdcard.
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If you're switching to a new ROM you probably aren't concerned with saving app settings and such. If that is the case then you don't need to do anything other than copying over your nandroid.
I'd suggest formatting the new card from recovery to include swap and ext in case you ever want to use those partitions then mount the card from recovery, copy the files over and flash your new ROM.
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I have a Patriot and a PNY branded 16G C10 and they have performed well. Transcend doesn't like the ext-ext3 from reviews and same with the one I had.
Your questions seem to have been answered already, but on a side note: If you can remember to treat the phone as any other external storage device you want to keep error free (or at least help prevent errors). Try to disable/disconnect from the computer first, before switching modes on your phone. Otherwise its just like taking the usb cable out of the computer while the external device still has communication. I know...it will usually be OK...usually..just sayin...have fun with the new card.
Also recommend doing the partition so that its there from the start, you don't want to have to copy all your stuff down the road with that size of a card!
I just made backup with rogue recovery and I can't find it anywhere. This happened one more time but I wasn't paying attention thinking that maybe I was wrong. Whole process finished without errors but I can't locate backup anywhere.
Check yoir sd card
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I did, it's not there. I have 3 old backups (one stock and other when I installed Calkulin rom, and last with loaded app), but no current one.
Could be a bad SD card. Had that before with an old card. Had spotty performance, sometimes would just make files vanish
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Hope not. This is a 5 day old 32GB sd card. Never happened that files disappears just with this recovery. I just flashed new rom and I will try again.
Edit: It worked, I do see backup via recovery but I have no idea where is located.
and you checked in the clockworkmod folder on the sd card or internal storage? there should be a folder called backup and that's where they are located. If it's rogue recovery, then it's on the SD card. CWM recovery puts them on the internal storage
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and you checked in the clockworkmod folder on the sd card or internal storage? there should be a folder called backup and that's where they are located. If it's rogue recovery, then it's on the SD card. CWM recovery puts them on the internal storage
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dafluke24, it took me a little playing around and pulling my hair to figure that out myself. Some devs like different recoveries. When flashing you may end up with a new recovery. Should be stickied for noobs (may already be). Thanks for an old school informative XDA answer.
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dafluke24, it took me a little playing around and pulling my hair to figure that out myself. Some devs like different recoveries. When flashing you may end up with a new recovery. Should be stickied for noobs (may already be). Thanks for an old school informative XDA answer.
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Glad I could help out. The way I learned it by going through all the folders lol Eventually it just made sense to me since CWM = clockworkmod. Go figure
Rogue recovery does have an option to put the backups on the internal storage as well, so that's a good thing if your SD card is full of mp3s and movies like mine is.
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Could be a bad SD card. Had that before with an old card. Had spotty performance, sometimes would just make files vanish
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You were right, sd card is going bad. I am mad because I use this card for 5 days only. Got it from ebay (in original packaging) and give'd good review to seller already.
Just run test and looks like bad or fake card. Also instead of 32 GB it shows 28GB ?
I did several testing and results are always same. If there is any data on card test fails, and if card is formated test returns with no error (see attachments)
yea I've been burn by fake or bad cards on ebay many times myself. It will show full capacity,but you can only copy like a few gigs to it. everything else written on the card will show up but be un-usable. For this reason I stopped buying memory cards on ebay and only from legit websites like newegg or buy.com.
Way too much fake stuff out on ebay and you're not sure if you're getting the real thing or some crap.
Sucks to hear that about your situation
Thank you, I look positive way on it (didn't loose much of data on it). Anyway I will get new one from other source. What is top price I should pay for 32 GB, and which brand I should chose?
I've seen 32gig card go for under $30 so no more than that. I've had success on many different brands: sandisk, kingston, adata, patriot, transcend, etc. I would avoid the no name cards as you're not sure what they are.
Just a quick search pulled up this Patriot sd card for $29 free shipping.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220452
If you're a stickler on class speeds, this is a class 10 card. I personally don't care about write speeds as long as it works and doesn't give me problems.
I don't care about speed, but had bad experience with Kingston (lost very important 200-300 pictures after card died with no eason). Thanks for your help!
Ok my cwm is on my external sd card with all my nandroid backups should I can I move this to my phone storage in case one day my ex sd card fails?
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Yes, but when you restore you might have to do advance restore and restore all the partitions that way.
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Ok my cwm is on my external sd card with all my nandroid backups should I can I move this to my phone storage in case one day my ex sd card fails?
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Let us know if u try it. It should work as long as the md5 doesn't get messed up.
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And thus the Catch22 of saving backups to internal or external storage...
If its on internal storage, and your phone dies, you are out of luck...
I personally keep a copy on my external, yes... but then I also make a copy of the backup that I keep on my laptop... That way I know that that I can always move it to a new SD card and have access to it.
Thanks Damius simple but great point
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I personally keep a copy on my external, yes... but then I also make a copy of the backup that I keep on my laptop... That way I know that that I can always move it to a new SD card and have access to it.
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yup, this is what I do also. A general rule of thumb is to have 2 copies of your back up in different, physical locations.
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yup, this is what I do also. A general rule of thumb is to have 2 copies of your back up in different, physical locations.
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i thought everyone did this? lol and i take the paranoia to a new level. 1 copy internal, 1 external, one on laptop, one on usb flash drive, and one in box account. and thats copies of EVERYTHING. not just my nands
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i thought everyone did this? lol and i take the paranoia to a new level. 1 copy internal, 1 external, one on laptop, one on usb flash drive, and one in box account. and thats copies of EVERYTHING. not just my nands
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You forgot backup on a DVD, flash drive could fail, internet or website can be shut down, I do it with my family pics lol.
md5
OK so if a md5 doesn't match is there a way to fix that
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You forgot backup on a DVD, flash drive could fail, internet or website can be shut down, I do it with my family pics lol.
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Depends on the quality of your DVD and the burner... most consumer-written DVD-R's are only reliable for a couple years (3-5) before oxidation starts messing with the data.
Same with CD's... 1 of 5 music CD's (Memorex or Verbatim) that I burn (usually no faster than 8x) last about a year with regular use before they start skipping.
Not that a PHONE backup would be useful even a month later...
I would buy special archive-quality DVD's if you are storing family pics on them. I wouldn't trust them on a disc from a 100 disc platter that cost $20.
Lol...hilarious I love how these threads evolve
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You forgot backup on a DVD, flash drive could fail, internet or website can be shut down, I do it with my family pics lol.
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Depends on the quality of your DVD and the burner... most consumer-written DVD-R's are only reliable for a couple years (3-5) before oxidation starts messing with the data.
Same with CD's... 1 of 5 music CD's (Memorex or Verbatim) that I burn (usually no faster than 8x) last about a year with regular use before they start skipping.
Not that a PHONE backup would be useful even a month later...
I would buy special archive-quality DVD's if you are storing family pics on them. I wouldn't trust them on a disc from a 100 disc platter that cost $20.
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oh noes! youre messing with my paranoia! NOW, i have to convert all of my digital data into lines of text, then print those pages, make copies of them, put some in a safety deposit box, bury some in the yard, place some behind museum quality anti-uv glass in a metal box under my bed safe!
EDIT: yes, i am so paranoid that i have pictures of my bed-safe. which are copied and stored in my previously posted methods. see edit reason
Talk about the ultimate box spring that will never wear out! lol
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Talk about the ultimate box spring that will never wear out! lol
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Vampires are real?!
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I hope this is in the right section. Mods, please feel free to move if needed.
So I just got a Samsung Galaxy SIII on AT&T. It's my first upgrade in almost 3 years. I previously had an HTC Tilt Pro or whatever that ran on Windows Mobile (with AT&T as well). I resisted an upgrade because I love the slide out QWERTY keyboard and tilting screen. The phone is now on it's last leg. When I got that phone I planned on doing all kinds of upgrades to it, but it just got too complicated for me to do. I have only powered up the SIII phone and that is all. I haven't done anything else on it (not even typed my name in or set the time/date).
Please excuse my ignorance and please treat me like a little kid with jargon and instructions. Technical talk will just confuse me. Me searching and reading threads doesn't help. That just confuses me more. By you doing something like telling me to simply click on this link and do this instructions would be helpful. I copied all my pics, videos, audio files, etc into a folder on my laptop (Vista).
I don't care to do too much with my phone (compared to the likes of what I am sure a lot of you do = way beyond my skill). I just want it to operate smoothly and be the best, the fastest, least battery consuming, safe and reliable phone I can have.
How do I get Jellybean on my phone? Is it even available for the AT&T SIII yet? If not, what if I got ahead and get my phone up and running then it comes out later, would updating to it mess up all the work I've already done?
How do I use my audio files on my memory card as text/email notifications and ring tones? What formats do they have to be in? Will the phone play previous videos and in what formats do they have to be in?
I plan on upgrading my current old 1GB microsd card to this:
http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Mobile-MicroSDXC-Adapter-VERSION/dp/B007UXTSTE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1353995670&sr=8-2&keywords=SDSDQUA-064G-A11A
Is this the proper microsd card for this phone? I read on some sites that it doesn't come properly formatted? NTFS, exFAT, ext 3, etc. I just want the most advanced, fastest, easiest to use 64 or 32 GB card out there....
Do I need to worry about getting any type of virus protection or firewall program on it or anything to protect me against the "bad stuff" out there?
Where's the best place to get free apps?
What's the best case/holster? Otterbox I assume, but which model? Site reviews got me nowhere. Some say the Defender, but yet the built in screen protector hinders the screen clarity and also hampers the touch screen? If I get a lower grade Otterbox or other brand over the Defender, what are the best screen protectors to get? Is there a better protection case/holster combo out there and where to buy from?
Where's the most reputable and cheapest retailer to buy an extra wall charger and 2 car chargers that won't fry the battery?
I think that is all for now. Again, please excuse my ignorance and lack of skill to do something almost complex. I am sure this will be very elementary for many of you.
Aaaarrrrrrggghhhh!!!! Why is all this so complicated???? Please help me
Thanks a lot
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Whoa, okay, let's get to work here.
How do I get Jellybean on my phone? Is it even available for the AT&T SIII yet? If not, what if I got ahead and get my phone up and running then it comes out later, would updating to it mess up all the work I've already done?
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You can get it by flashing a ROM (custom software for your phone) which requires rooting (getting access to everything) your phone and installing a custom recovery. However, if "tech jargon" confuses you I would NOT reccoment you do this, especially considering it voids your warranty.
How do I use my audio files on my memory card as text/email notifications and ring tones? What formats do they have to be in? Will the phone play previous videos and in what formats do they have to be in?
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Plug it into your computer, go to "My Computer" and choose I747 or something along those lines. Choose "Internal Storage", and then (if these folders do not exist create them) media, audio, and then notifications or ringtones, depending on which one you want. These have to be in the mp3 format
Is this the proper microsd card for this phone? I read on some sites that it doesn't come properly formatted? NTFS, exFAT, ext 3, etc. I just want the most advanced, fastest, easiest to use 64 or 32 GB card out there....
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I don't know if 64 works, but I have this sd card, and it works great. Your phone will take care of the formatting
Do I need to worry about getting any type of virus protection or firewall program on it or anything to protect me against the "bad stuff" out there?
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Short answer:No.
Long answer: Just be careful what you download, always check the permissions that an app has, if an app has something you don't think it should need, (like Words with Friends needing access to your CALL LOG) don't install it.
Where's the best place to get free apps?
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Google Play
What's the best case/holster? Otterbox I assume, but which model? Site reviews got me nowhere. Some say the Defender, but yet the built in screen protector hinders the screen clarity and also hampers the touch screen? If I get a lower grade Otterbox or other brand over the Defender, what are the best screen protectors to get? Is there a better protection case/holster combo out there and where to buy from?
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I have an Otterbox Defender and it does not degrade usability of the touchscreen. However it does degrade the quality of the screen, not anything severe though. You would be fine getting a Commuter, if you just drop your case occasionally. I would personally always recommend an Otterbox, but that's just me.
Where's the most reputable and cheapest retailer to buy an extra wall charger and 2 car chargers that won't fry the battery?
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You should be fine with any old charger, just make sure its 5V and about 1 amp, maybe a bit less.
Have fun with your phone
Thanks for you reply.
1. Without me getting confused on rooting etc, is Jellybean going to be available for the AT&T SIII? Is it even worth it? From what I hear the answer is yes. Also my local ATT store rep told me that the new Note has Jellybean on it? And is it as easy to install as any other update? Will it change anything I've done on the phone to that point? I just want to get going on my phone (preferences, settings, etc) and then have to redo it all later because I put Jellybean on it.
2. No driver software is needed to be installed on my laptop prior to hooking up the phone via the USB? I have various types of files on my laptop from my old HTC that I used on that Windows OS: MP3, MPEG 4, some Adobe PDF files, some .jpg files, some .AVI files, some .wav files, some .amr files... I think that is all. So for audio that I want to keep, I have to convert all my files that are not MP3 into MP3? If so, that sucks. Any advice how to do that easiest/free?
3. Is your card a class 10? Supposedly a class 10 is the fastest best for this phone (for HD video)? I went to the San Disk site, and under their Ultra series for mobile phones with 64GB it lists this model number: SDSDQUA-064G-A11A. San Disk retails it for $184.99, lol. The I just searched Amazon for that model number, but reading the reviews of this one, has me worried on the formatting topic.
4. On the chargers and such, is this site reputable: http://www.shopandroid.com/samsung-galaxy-s3-accessories.htm ?
Not going to use it until I get a case and get a bigger memory card.
Thanks again for your help!
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Whoa, okay, let's get to work here.
You can get it by flashing a ROM (custom software for your phone) which requires rooting (getting access to everything) your phone and installing a custom recovery. However, if "tech jargon" confuses you I would NOT reccoment you do this, especially considering it voids your warranty.
Plug it into your computer, go to "My Computer" and choose I747 or something along those lines. Choose "Internal Storage", and then (if these folders do not exist create them) media, audio, and then notifications or ringtones, depending on which one you want. These have to be in the mp3 format
I don't know if 64 works, but I have this sd card, and it works great. Your phone will take care of the formatting
Short answer:No.
Long answer: Just be careful what you download, always check the permissions that an app has, if an app has something you don't think it should need, (like Words with Friends needing access to your CALL LOG) don't install it.
Google Play
I have an Otterbox Defender and it does not degrade usability of the touchscreen. However it does degrade the quality of the screen, not anything severe though. You would be fine getting a Commuter, if you just drop your case occasionally. I would personally always recommend an Otterbox, but that's just me.
You should be fine with any old charger, just make sure its 5V and about 1 amp, maybe a bit less.
Have fun with your phone
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Thanks for you reply.
1. Without me getting confused on rooting etc, is Jellybean going to be available for the AT&T SIII? Is it even worth it? From what I hear the answer is yes. Also my local ATT store rep told me that the new Note has Jellybean on it? And is it as easy to install as any other update? Will it change anything I've done on the phone to that point? I just want to get going on my phone (preferences, settings, etc) and then have to redo it all later because I put Jellybean on it.
2. No driver software is needed to be installed on my laptop prior to hooking up the phone via the USB? I have various types of files on my laptop from my old HTC that I used on that Windows OS: MP3, MPEG 4, some Adobe PDF files, some .jpg files, some .AVI files, some .wav files, some .amr files... I think that is all. So for audio that I want to keep, I have to convert all my files that are not MP3 into MP3? If so, that sucks. Any advice how to do that easiest/free?
3. Is your card a class 10? Supposedly a class 10 is the fastest best for this phone (for HD video)? I went to the San Disk site, and under their Ultra series for mobile phones with 64GB it lists this model number: SDSDQUA-064G-A11A. San Disk retails it for $184.99, lol. The I just searched Amazon for that model number, but reading the reviews of this one, has me worried on the formatting topic.
4. On the chargers and such, is this site reputable: http://www.shopandroid.com/samsung-galaxy-s3-accessories.htm ?
Not going to use it until I get a case and get a bigger memory card.
Thanks again for your help!
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1.It's going to come out whenever AT&T decides to stop being an ass about not approving the update, it's nearly the flick of a switch.
2. Forgot to mention, you need Samsung Keis. Don't use it, it's a POS. Just install it for the drivers.
3. I dont honestly know. I just needed a card for backups. Once again, with your phone you do NOT need to worry about formatting.
4.I've never used it. 80$ is INSANE for a case. I would recommend Amazon personally.
Thanks for your reply back. I'll reply back this evening with follow up if you don't mind?
I saw someone mention case recommendations. That is honestly all preference and how much protection you want for your phone. I tend to baby my devices so I went with a White/Gray Speck candyshell case and Spigen SGP Crystal screen protector. The combo works perfect for me.
I have a class 10 San Disk 64gb card. I bought mine off of ebay for 79.99. You have to be careful on ebay with cards though. Some are counterfit. Just look for a US seller (if in the US) that has above 97% reputation that is selling it in retail packaging. I'm happy with mine. You may not need one that large, but like most people on here I have a lot of backups and custom ROMs. Lots of movies and music as well.
Like the other member said AT&T is taking their sweet time releasing our version of Jelly Bean. We are the only carrier that as far as I know hasn't had a "leak" released. Hopefully it will be sooner rather than later. There are many custom roms available that are running Jelly Bean already though. Just keep in mind that all ROMs have their own issues. Even stock (want me to tell you about 4.2 on Nexus 7? ugh).
The great thing about XDA is most people on here actually want to help. Just start browsing different forums. You'll pick things up in no time. Flashing ROMs and such is easier than it sounds.
Good luck! If you need help with anything you can PM me.
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I hope this is in the right section. Mods, please feel free to move if needed.
So I just got a Samsung Galaxy SIII on AT&T. It's my first upgrade in almost 3 years. I previously had an HTC Tilt Pro or whatever that ran on Windows Mobile (with AT&T as well). I resisted an upgrade because I love the slide out QWERTY keyboard and tilting screen. The phone is now on it's last leg. When I got that phone I planned on doing all kinds of upgrades to it, but it just got too complicated for me to do. I have only powered up the SIII phone and that is all. I haven't done anything else on it (not even typed my name in or set the time/date).
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You apparently take care of your devices since the Tilt 2 ( I had that one also) is well over 4 years old.)
Please excuse my ignorance and please treat me like a little kid with jargon and instructions. Technical talk will just confuse me. Me searching and reading threads doesn't help. That just confuses me more. By you doing something like telling me to simply click on this link and do this instructions would be helpful. I copied all my pics, videos, audio files, etc into a folder on my laptop (Vista).
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We all had to start some where. I would recommend familiarizing yourself with some of the tech jargon.
I don't care to do too much with my phone (compared to the likes of what I am sure a lot of you do = way beyond my skill). I just want it to operate smoothly and be the best, the fastest, least battery consuming, safe and reliable phone I can have.
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You may say that now, but give it a month, and you will WANT and NEED to do MORE with your new S III. Also using it as a MP3 player WILL eat your battery up quite a bit, so keep that in mind.
How do I get Jellybean on my phone? Is it even available for the AT&T SIII yet? If not, what if I got ahead and get my phone up and running then it comes out later, would updating to it mess up all the work I've already done?
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As stated previously It is all up to AT&T deciding to let us have the update. So far as I know it is going to be both an OTA (over the air) and/or a KIES update. But no it won't (shouldn't unless AT&T makes things funky) mess up anything you have done or set up on your new phone.
How do I use my audio files on my memory card as text/email notifications and ring tones? What formats do they have to be in? Will the phone play previous videos and in what formats do they have to be in?
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MP3 works fine, and there is a built in player on the phone. Just transfer them over to the folders that were listed above and the phone will find them.
I plan on upgrading my current old 1GB microsd card to this:
http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Mobile-MicroSDXC-Adapter-VERSION/dp/B007UXTSTE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1353995670&sr=8-2&keywords=SDSDQUA-064G-A11A
Is this the proper microsd card for this phone? I read on some sites that it doesn't come properly formatted? NTFS, exFAT, ext 3, etc. I just want the most advanced, fastest, easiest to use 64 or 32 GB card out there....
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64 is a BIT much, I have a Class 10 32GB in my phone and have well over 20GB left even after all my music and back ups. Again as posted the phone will want to format the card when you put it in.
Do I need to worry about getting any type of virus protection or firewall program on it or anything to protect me against the "bad stuff" out there?
Where's the best place to get free apps?
What's the best case/holster? Otterbox I assume, but which model? Site reviews got me nowhere. Some say the Defender, but yet the built in screen protector hinders the screen clarity and also hampers the touch screen? If I get a lower grade Otterbox or other brand over the Defender, what are the best screen protectors to get? Is there a better protection case/holster combo out there and where to buy from?
Where's the most reputable and cheapest retailer to buy an extra wall charger and 2 car chargers that won't fry the battery?
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NO, you do not need Antivirus on the phone, it is a waste of both space and money. Again as posted above just be careful of what you install.
Google Play Store, and even Amazon, however there are A LOT of good developers here in XDA that have made various apps that work with teh S III, that they offer free to us members here. Be thankful and happy with what they have made, because without them your phone would be a shiny paperweight.
As for screen protectors, I went ahead with the ZAGG Premium shield for my S III, it cost me $19.99 + $4.95 shipping, I then took it to my local Zagg shop and had them install it. (I have shaky hands and couldn't install it.) Additional Cost $5.99
As far as cases go, get yourself what YOU think you want and what YOU really NEED. Sure those Otterbox cases are great, but since I got the Red version of the S III, I opted for a hard shell clear case from Amazon. I got it for literally $0.01, and free shipping to Alaska. It works great, protects both the back & front, without making a mess of my Zagg Shield.
I think that is all for now. Again, please excuse my ignorance and lack of skill to do something almost complex. I am sure this will be very elementary for many of you.
Aaaarrrrrrggghhhh!!!! Why is all this so complicated???? Please help me
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It's not complicated at all. As far as ignorance, your not ignorant simply because you logged in here, and asked for assistance. This phone is a bit "complex," but in a short time you will be flying through it without a problem. As far as helping you, as posted above, MANY if not the greatest majority of us here on XDA are here to help because we want to help. I
f I could make a suggestion though, when you need help, keep this thread you created handy and ask your questions here. This way you are not making up several additional threads. Again while many of us are here to help, we do have the "bashers" out there that will bash you for making extra threads that have either been discussed before or even if they feel it is redundant.
No then it is 10:00am here in Anchorage, and I need another cup of coffee, so please excuse me....If you have further questions, please feel free to message most any of us here that have responded to your thread.
Thanks a lot
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Yeah, this New Year would be exactly 3 years for my Tilt. I've got the latest version
So, with my file types currently on my laptop (see post above), will the S3 support them? Or do I need to convert any of them?
So I need to get this Kies? For the drivers only basically? How do I go about getting it?
Is removing AT&T crap that's on the phone difficult to do?
I plan on buying my sd card (I may save myself $30 and just get a 32, Amazon pricing 64 vs 32) and case (most likely Otterbox) from Amazon. I haven't looked too much into chargers and what not yet. I obviously got the one USB/wall charger with the phone. I will need at least another wall charger for work and 2 car chargers for my two vehicles. Not sure about the cheapest best ones to get for this. Any ideas?
Thanks again!
osualum78 said:
Yeah, this New Year would be exactly 3 years for my Tilt. I've got the latest version
So, with my file types currently on my laptop (see post above), will the S3 support them? Or do I need to convert any of them?
So I need to get this Kies? For the drivers only basically? How do I go about getting it?
Is removing AT&T crap that's on the phone difficult to do?
I plan on buying my sd card (I may save myself $30 and just get a 32, Amazon pricing 64 vs 32) and case (most likely Otterbox) from Amazon. I haven't looked too much into chargers and what not yet. I obviously got the one USB/wall charger with the phone. I will need at least another wall charger for work and 2 car car chargers for my two vehicles. Not sure about the cheapest best ones to get for this.
Thanks again!
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The S III Should easily be able to playback your music and display your pics. Just plug your phone into the USB Cable and plug that into the computer, AFTER you have installed Kies, which you can get here http://www.samsung.com/us/kies/
Once you have it installed exit out of it, and open your "my computer" and click into the GS III then to internal or external. Most likely your external disk. Copy your pictures and music over to their respective folders, and call it good. Again while it is reported that the SGS III can use a 64 gig stick, 32 is pretty much all you will need, unless your storing tons of videos & music. Also remember that unlike other devices you cannot (under stock rom at least) move apps from internal memory to external memory.
As far as chargers go, I picked up a 2 USB port 12V jack, and just used a SHORT 3' USB to micro USB cable and routed the cable under the dash and all so that it was not 100% visible. At my work I just use another cable and plug into the USB of my workstation. This way if I need to I can charge the phone at work. but the SGS III has a REALLY good battery life if you get rid of the "stock widgets." Those things eat up your battery and data plan like pacman on crack.
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The S III Should easily be able to playback your music and display your pics. Just plug your phone into the USB Cable and plug that into the computer, AFTER you have installed Kies, which you can get here http://www.samsung.com/us/kies/
Once you have it installed exit out of it, and open your "my computer" and click into the GS III then to internal or external. Most likely your external disk. Copy your pictures and music over to their respective folders, and call it good. Again while it is reported that the SGS III can use a 64 gig stick, 32 is pretty much all you will need, unless your storing tons of videos & music. Also remember that unlike other devices you cannot (under stock rom at least) move apps from internal memory to external memory.
As far as chargers go, I picked up a 2 USB port 12V jack, and just used a SHORT 3' USB to micro USB cable and routed the cable under the dash and all so that it was not 100% visible. At my work I just use another cable and plug into the USB of my workstation. This way if I need to I can charge the phone at work. but the SGS III has a REALLY good battery life if you get rid of the "stock widgets." Those things eat up your battery and data plan like pacman on crack.
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How do I go about being able to save apps to the sd card? Simple downlaod?
How do I get rid of the "stock widgets" and other crap that is not needed that just bulk the phone memory?
Thanks
osualum78 said:
How do I go about being able to save apps to the sd card? Simple downlaod?
How do I get rid of the "stock widgets" and other crap that is not needed that just bulk the phone memory?
Thanks
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If I remember correctly I saw a news tip on the main page a while back for Apps2SD. Search for that story and you'll be good to go. It has the DL link for the app.
As far as the stock crap you mentioned you can use Titanium Backup to freeze those apps so they don't use system resources and don't appear in your app drawer anymore. Titanium Backup WILL let you uninstall any bloat as well, but I tend to just err on the side of caution and just freeze instead of uninstall. That way there are no issues that may arise if I chose to uninstall an app that I shouldn't have. Which has happened before. It's not fun. You may be able to find a "safe app" list that will show what can be deleted that won't effect the system. Try to do a search here on XDA.
osualum78 said:
How do I go about being able to save apps to the sd card? Simple downlaod?
How do I get rid of the "stock widgets" and other crap that is not needed that just bulk the phone memory?
Thanks
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As said above, freeze the bloat ware, a list for the safe ones that can be frozen/removed are here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1728126 Do remember though that some of the bloat ware the updater for ICS or JB will be looking for, so you will need to unfreeze them when the update to JB is released.
Now as stated previously you could use apps2sd to move your apps to the sd card, but from my understanding that is not a viable means and often causes force closes and crashes of your apps. With 16 gigs of storage available on the S III it should be able to hold more apps then you will need. Just remember to make sure that your video's, music & pictures are stored on the sd card. The built in media player will still show them, and you would need to set up that storage of photo's taken with the phone are saved to the sd card.
Other then that You should be good to go.
I should have mentioned in my response what the other member suggested. Leave the apps on the internal storage and use external for movies and music. I actually was unaware of the force close issue in Apps2SD. I've only used it twice and that was only so I could familiarize myself on how to use the app. When I was using it I didn't get force closes but I've read the other posters help suggestions on various topics and have used the advice that was provided by them so if they state it force closes then take it as solid info.
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Isn't "Move to SD Card" already an option that you can use? I thought that we do not need to download the Apps2SD anymore. (That just a thought, I have not really look at my SIII in and out yet, since I just got it)
With moving Apps to SD card, it can also slow down the apps performance too at the same time. Not recommended (like previous post you have 16GB on the internal.) especially if you lose connection to your SD card (I had that experience with my SII)
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Isn't "Move to SD Card" already an option that you can use? I thought that we do not need to download the Apps2SD anymore. (That just a thought, I have not really look at my SIII in and out yet, since I just got it)
With moving Apps to SD card, it can also slow down the apps performance too at the same time. Not recommended (like previous post you have 16GB on the internal.) especially if you lose connection to your SD card (I had that experience with my SII)
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Move to SD has been removed at least in the stock form. I'm unable to confirm or deny for other ROM'S but the stock ROM'S have had it removed and several changes made to the file structure. Honestly I don't miss that feature, having moved from the Skyrocket to the S III. With 32gigs external I have more then enough storage for all my apps on the internal memory. And my pics, movies, customer DB's, music, all fit and run perfectly off of the external memory.
Now granted I opted for the Class 10 since it transfers data a bit faster then the others, but that was just my choice. Once you remove some of the bloat and all, you gain a bit more storage space. Phone runs cooler, less reboots, less FC's, and less system resources used up.
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Move to SD has been removed at least in the stock form. I'm unable to confirm or deny for other ROM'S but the stock ROM'S have had it removed and several changes made to the file structure. Honestly I don't miss that feature, having moved from the Skyrocket to the S III. With 32gigs external I have more then enough storage for all my apps on the internal memory. And my pics, movies, customer DB's, music, all fit and run perfectly off of the external memory.
Now granted I opted for the Class 10 since it transfers data a bit faster then the others, but that was just my choice. Once you remove some of the bloat and all, you gain a bit more storage space. Phone runs cooler, less reboots, less FC's, and less system resources used up.
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My thought exactly. I rather not use the move to SD option at all. For me I kept all my data on the SD card and let the apps stay where it at in the internal storage.
Yeah that's what most of us do. I just offered up the option BC he asked if it was possible.
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So my .wav and .amr and MP3 and MPEG 4 audio files will work, unlike the previous poster said that they'd have to be in MP3 format? And my .avi videos will work too? Sweet. I got 1GB of pics and video and audio (the pics ain't taking that space up) that I don't want to have to convert. That would suck.
Okay, so leave all apps on internal memory. Put my crap (non apps) on sd card. Got that.
Now on the bloat. Per link: "Now that the AT&T Galaxy S3 is rooted:" So I have to "root" it first? I just read the link to that and that seems effin complicated. Why can't this crap be easier?
What is ICS? JB = Jellybean?
What is the easiest way to root the phone to freeze/remove the bloat? The complicated link to root instructions, then download/install Titanium Backup (which is? How do I get it?), then I can freeze/remove bloat? For the OTA updates (ICS and JB, whatever ICS is), are any in the list of safe ones to freeze/remove ones that would be affected by an OTA update? But before all of that, I need to download Samsung Kies?
I just read the 4 pages of the "safe" items that can be froze/removed and just more confused. Post #27 seems to be a pretty large list, but knowing what each one is/does would be helpful. It seems as if getting rid of the Live Wallpapers would be fine (I still could use my own .jpg image for a home wallpaper, right?), and getting rid of all Yahoo crap would be fine with me as long as I can have the phone check my Yahoo email every 30 min for a push. Might as well get rid of the Google stuff? Etc. I don't know what this crap is. I know I won't want to deal with getting new clocks, contacts, calendar, texting (?, is the OEM texting feature crap on the S3?). Etc....
Aarrggghhhh!!!!! This is where **** gets confusing. Confusing ass root instructions. Why can't it just be download and install. Why the eff can't this be easier? Why the eff can't it be like a PC where you just go into Programs and delete the **** you don't want?
Can anyone give me "idiot" instructions from first step to last to help me? Remember, I haven't even set the time/date on my phone yet...
Going to order a SanDisk Ultra 32GB class 10 card and Otterbox tomorrow
Thanks Again!
you can disable some of the bloat with the built-in task manager. that should be sufficient to your needs. rooting is something that is not meant for you, from what i can tell.
your files shouldn't need to be converted. if the stock apps do not play them, you can try downloading a different player before converting to a compatible format.
in regards to otterboxes (specifically, the defender) you can pop out the built-in screen protector so you can another that is stuck to the screen. this is a permanent thing, and you also need to remove the adhesive on the inside of the otterbox.
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Idk if I would necessarily say rooting is not meant for you since we all have to start somewhere but he's right so far as you need to be careful and understand the methods before they're attempted. Thats why you're here obviously.
You can remove some bloat without root but most you can just disable with the method previously stated. Titanium Backup just streamlines the process but requires root. Without it you have to uninstall updates in app manager and then disable the app after having to go back into app manager once you uninstall the update. Kind of a pain.
If you aren't comfortable with rooting for fear you may mess something up then just go the app manager route. Takes more time to accomplish what TiBackup does easily is all.
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Aarrggghhhh!!!!! This is where **** gets confusing. Confusing ass root instructions. Why can't it just be download and install. Why the eff can't this be easier?
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Easiest method for rooting is Mskips toolkit IMO. It will unlock the bootloader, root, install busy box, etc. You just watch it do its thing. Its automated. You just select what build you have when you open the toolkit and then select the All-In-One option.
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I had the Galaxy Note 4 since released and I really should have stayed on Jellybean. I hate not having full access to my ExtSDCard and while I have tried Foldermount and custom roms (using Alliance Rom Currently)I still can't figure this out. 30gigs or 64gigs isn't enough storage for me. I leaned toward the Android devices because of the external option. Honestly I hate the phone now. Had I known this was going to be the route Android was going to to take, I would have made other choices. I have searched for fixes all over the internet, youtube, XDA and I can not find anything that helped. If there is anyone with a SPRINT NOTE 4, running Lollipop that has been successful in getting the external sd cards to work, Please let me know. I am ready to make this phone a very expensive door stop!
I know some of you will bash me for not searching I HAVE.
I know some won't agree, remember this is my personal experience.
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I had the Galaxy Note 4 since released and I really should have stayed on Jellybean. I hate not having full access to my ExtSDCard and while I have tried Foldermount and custom roms (using Alliance Rom Currently)I still can't figure this out. 30gigs or 64gigs isn't enough storage for me. I leaned toward the Android devices because of the external option. Honestly I hate the phone now. Had I known this was going to be the route Android was going to to take, I would have made other choices. I have searched for fixes all over the internet, youtube, XDA and I can not find anything that helped. If there is anyone with a SPRINT NOTE 4, running Lollipop that has been successful in getting the external sd cards to work, Please let me know. I am ready to make this phone a very expensive door stop!
I know some of you will bash me for not searching I HAVE.
I know some won't agree, remember this is my personal experience.
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I have 64gb card n i haven't had any problems adding or removing files from it
So far so good
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I have 64gb card n i haven't had any problems adding or removing files from it
So far so good
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what rom are you using? stock? custom?
What Rom are you using, custom, stock, rooted?
Blaqdymun said:
I had the Galaxy Note 4 since released and I really should have stayed on Jellybean. I hate not having full access to my ExtSDCard and while I have tried Foldermount and custom roms (using Alliance Rom Currently)I still can't figure this out. 30gigs or 64gigs isn't enough storage for me. I leaned toward the Android devices because of the external option. Honestly I hate the phone now. Had I known this was going to be the route Android was going to to take, I would have made other choices. I have searched for fixes all over the internet, youtube, XDA and I can not find anything that helped. If there is anyone with a SPRINT NOTE 4, running Lollipop that has been successful in getting the external sd cards to work, Please let me know. I am ready to make this phone a very expensive door stop!
I know some of you will bash me for not searching I HAVE.
I know some won't agree, remember this is my personal experience.
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What do you mean by not having full access to the ExtSDCard? I can do w.e I want on my sd card with Root Explorer, and if you need access for Titanium Backup then try this app, https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.sdfix&hl=en
hope it helps, cheers:fingers-crossed:
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what rom are you using? stock? custom?
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I was on alliance afew days ago
Now I'm on the notorized rom
In both the external sdcard works great
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Blaqdymun said:
I had the Galaxy Note 4 since released and I really should have stayed on Jellybean. I hate not having full access to my ExtSDCard and while I have tried Foldermount and custom roms (using Alliance Rom Currently)I still can't figure this out. 30gigs or 64gigs isn't enough storage for me. I leaned toward the Android devices because of the external option. Honestly I hate the phone now. Had I known this was going to be the route Android was going to to take, I would have made other choices. I have searched for fixes all over the internet, youtube, XDA and I can not find anything that helped. If there is anyone with a SPRINT NOTE 4, running Lollipop that has been successful in getting the external sd cards to work, Please let me know. I am ready to make this phone a very expensive door stop!
I know some of you will bash me for not searching I HAVE.
I know some won't agree, remember this is my personal experience.
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Ummm yeah, where to start. First it came with KitKat. this phone now is way more amazing on alliance with emotion kernel than when I got this phone on launch day. I've had zero and I mean zero problems on a custom lollipop rom moving anything around from a 128gig sd, especially alliance which is amazing. I can't possibly leave alliance ever and go back to the horrible colors of lollipop. My phone craps all over every other phone unless I were to run into someone that has a rooted/romed/kernel note 4 that has done as much to it as I have.... Still probably craps on it, LOL. KitKat had the problems with access to sd but that was fixable with root, but u didn't have to have a custom rom if u didn't want to. Lollipop corrected the sd limits that KitKat screwed up. I use folder mount but probably not what ur looking for. I use it because I have a lot of big games and the internal sd goes pretty quick so folder mount will move and link the big data folder for that game to the external sd.
Either u have some kind of hardware issue like maybe a fake sd card or something is wrong with the phones hardware and need an exchange, or should just go back to an iPhone.
SD Card not working on lollipop.... it could be damaged!
ryanalan82 said:
Ummm yeah, where to start. First it came with KitKat. this phone now is way more amazing on alliance with emotion kernel than when I got this phone on launch day. I've had zero and I mean zero problems on a custom lollipop rom moving anything around from a 128gig sd, especially alliance which is amazing. I can't possibly leave alliance ever and go back to the horrible colors of lollipop. My phone craps all over every other phone unless I were to run into someone that has a rooted/romed/kernel note 4 that has done as much to it as I have.... Still probably craps on it, LOL. KitKat had the problems with access to sd but that was fixable with root, but u didn't have to have a custom rom if u didn't want to. Lollipop corrected the sd limits that KitKat screwed up. I use folder mount but probably not what ur looking for. I use it because I have a lot of big games and the internal sd goes pretty quick so folder mount will move and link the big data folder for that game to the external sd.
Either u have some kind of hardware issue like maybe a fake sd card or something is wrong with the phones hardware and need an exchange, or should just go back to an iPhone.
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Thanks for the reply, while I also had the note 3, I am probably getting the OS confused. So yes, you are correct. The 4 did come with KitKat. Jellybean was the last OS I did not have SD card R/W issues with. I too love the Alliance rom, its fabulous but I cannot understand why my SD card refuses to work. I reformatted it and tried it with several other Roms just as well. I do know its a SanDisk 64gig which appears to be original. I will purchase a new one and give that a try. Although, I would like to think I wouldn't purchase a fake SD card, at least not intentionally.
Follow-Up: (4:46am): SO I tried an old SD Card SanDisk 16gigs and Whella!!! I use FX File Explorer and enabled Write Access and was able to create a new folder without issues. It is not an ULTRA XC card like the 64gb card but at least I know that it isn't the phones hardware and I also checked to ensure the 64gb was an original and from the videos I have reviewed it appears to be. It could very well be damaged. I placed the non-working sd card in my pc and I received a message "There is a problem with this drive fix & repair to prevent data loss" or something to that effect. I tried to run the repair program and it didn't work. I have chalked this experience up to "a damaged SD card"; however, I was able to copy everything on it to a folder on my PC and will be transferring it to a new card. I am interested in 128gb as well, if you can offer the brand you are having so much success with, I'd appreciate it.
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Falling In Love Again
Blaqdymun said:
Thanks for the reply, while I also had the note 3, I am probably getting the OS confused. So yes, you are correct. The 4 did come with KitKat. Jellybean was the last OS I did not have SD card R/W issues with. I too love the Alliance rom, its fabulous but I cannot understand why my SD card refuses to work. I reformatted it and tried it with several other Roms just as well. I do know its a SanDisk 64gig which appears to be original. I will purchase a new one and give that a try. Although, I would like to think I wouldn't purchase a fake SD card, at least not intentionally.
Follow-Up: (4:46am): SO I tried an all SD Card SanDisk 16gigs and Whella!!! I use FX File Explorer and enabled Write Access and was able to create a new folder without issues. It is not an ULTRA XC card like the 64gb card but at least I know that it isn't the phones hardware and I also checked to ensure the 64gb was an original and from the videos I have reviewed it appears to be. It could very well be damaged. I placed the non-working sd card in my pc and I received a message "There is a problem with this drive fix & repair to prevent data loss" or something to that effect. I tried to run the repair program and it didn't work. I have chalked this experience up to "a damaged SD card"; however, I was able to copy everything on it to a folder on my PC and will be transferring it to a new card. I am interested in 128gb as well, if you can offer the brand you are having so much success with, I'd appreciate it.
Signed,
Falling In Love Again
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Glad to here I figured out out. I have a 128 gig SanDisk with the highest r/w speed,. They made several versions so shop around.
I am stock Lollipop without root and X-plore file manager works perfect for me.