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[Q] My SGS3 stuck in bootloop

Hi all, i really need help here. I search through forums but still cant get any solution.
I rooted my s3 earlier today and freezing some stuff using titanium backup. It work fine until suddenly it got restart automatically. After that, i got stuck on the "Samsung" logo. I do not install any custom rom as i'm noob to all these things. I froze those apps and some bloat stuff according to some list i got from the internet.
What i can do to get my phone running back without losing any data? I forgot to back up using clockwork after i root my phone.
Please help!!!!!!

abyss8 said:
Hi all, i really need help here. I search through forums but still cant get any solution.
I rooted my s3 earlier today and freezing some stuff using titanium backup. It work fine until suddenly it got restart automatically. After that, i got stuck on the "Samsung" logo. I do not install any custom rom as i'm noob to all these things. I froze those apps and some bloat stuff according to some list i got from the internet.
What i can do to get my phone running back without losing any data? I forgot to back up using clockwork after i root my phone.
Please help!!!!!!
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You can still backup now (if you have a custom recovery installed. if you don't, then i think there are some clockworkmod Odin flashables available, no idea where). Then when you erase, and boot up next time, use titanium to open the nandroid backup (because it can do that, as long as you have the full version, which you can just find cracked versions of), and it will add the whole nandroid backup to part of the "backed up list" in titanium. All the data should be preserved too (I don't rememebr if it also takes the cache).
and just a question to devs, is it even possible to cause boot loops by freezing bloat? I have never had such issues. I even froze my browser, the calendar, file manager, clock, and nearly every app in a clean AOSP build (did that for a benchmark once), and it hasn't bootlooped. Think there is something else? Some other factor?

rmanne said:
You can still backup now (if you have a custom recovery installed. if you don't, then i think there are some clockworkmod Odin flashables available, no idea where). Then when you erase, and boot up next time, use titanium to open the nandroid backup (because it can do that, as long as you have the full version, which you can just find cracked versions of), and it will add the whole nandroid backup to part of the "backed up list" in titanium. All the data should be preserved too (I don't rememebr if it also takes the cache).
and just a question to devs, is it even possible to cause boot loops by freezing bloat? I have never had such issues. I even froze my browser, the calendar, file manager, clock, and nearly every app in a clean AOSP build (did that for a benchmark once), and it hasn't bootlooped. Think there is something else? Some other factor?
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I have never seen or heard freezing bloat to cause boot loops. He froze something he shouldn't have. Try Odin back to stock then re-root or leave stock. Don't do things you don't understand.

It sounds like you froze something you shouldn't have like this poster said. Before freezing in titanium always make a nandroid backup and do a quick Google search to make sure it's safe to freeze.

Should I stay on 4.3 or update to 4.4.4

I have been on 4.3 for sometime now and rooted. I have an AT&T i747 Samsung Galaxy S3
My phone keeps trying to update me to the new 4.4.4 and its getting annoying.
I have spent sometime trying to figure out how to backup all my data / contacts / apps with all logins / photos / txt messages / call logs / email accounts
But everytime I fine something that might work the app either is broken or I get some error like cant create folder on the internal storage (tried titanium backup, Myback root, and ROM toolbox) none would work.
All I want is to have a Rom similar to stock that might allow some added features where I could doodle with customization fonts themes etc.. The only thing I use root for is allowing me to setup tethering. (What else is worthwhile I dont know)
I tired out dirty unicorn rom. I dont like the look for feel of it. Also It would not let me sync my google account for contacts and apps. I could not use TWRP to restore any of my apps or contacts because when I did it got stuck on the Dirty Unicorn logo. Doesn't matter because the UI of that rom was completly new to me and I like the Ui of the S3.
I would like to update to newer software than 4.3.
Really appreciate everyones help.

You cannot use OTA to update to 4.4.2 unless you have a stock recovery with an unrooted system.
Some apps need to be updated in order to run under 4.4.2.
Some of the latest custom ROMs will also require and updated bootloader and modem to make calls and connect to carrier data networks.

might want to try 'online nandroid' & ' nandroid manager'. there on the playstore (or use to be). online nandroid will make a backup kinda like twrp and nandroid mngr , you can restore personal and system apps (if you want) like Tibu ; sms , mms , phone logs , browser history/bookmarks , etc. i've used for yrs. might be worth checking out if nothing else is working for you. good luck.
err on the side of kindness

I would advise staying with 4.3. I am on 4.4 and AT&T has trouble with it (no it isn't my phone).
Is it possible to revert back to a 4.3 (custom or stock) rom from a 4.4.x custom rom?

You can run custom 4.3 and custom 4.4.2 ROMs but you cannot downgrade the bootloader and modem to a previous version.

[Q] Samsung Galaxy Tab S - Live Demo Unit

Hi all, bought a Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 Live Demo Unit. It came from John Lewis and is in mint condition. It originally had the Model number SM-T700x but after using Odin 3.09 and flashing a stock Rom: T700XXU1ANF9_T700BTU1ANG1_BTU (Uk version) it now shows SM-T700. I'm not sure its completely replaced the firmware although it flashed successfully and most things appear to function as they should. A few things make me think something isn't quite right though and these are:
The Samsung Startup screen shows "Live Demo Unit"
Under Settings > General > Backup and reset > Personal Data: Factory reset is greyed out.
I can't pull down from the top of the screen, if I'm in say My Files it obscures the top information bar but if I place my finger at the top of the screen and swipe down the slim black bar appears, swiping up removes it. I'm not sure if this is what its supposed to do. but I have a Samsung Note and when I swipe down from the top I get a information page and so assume it would behave very similar.
I cannot uninstall some of the bloatware apps and games that samsung have probably installed, I think they call them Galaxy Gifts.
I can install apps and uninstall the apps I have installed
I haven't rooted it yet and am a little unsure which root to use, so a bit of advice for that and any other help would be great.
TIA

Did a bit of reading and went with the CF Auto Root to root device.
Could I now flash something like CM11, would be interesting to see if it would fix some of the possible issues I think I have?

Had a bit of time to get back on this problem. thought I would document what I did to fix this, kind of an idiots guide and for future reference.
So having installed CF Auto Root with Odin 3.09...
installed TWRP via Google Play
Once installed I opened TWRP.
I clicked on Install TWRP
Tapped Device name and scrolled through the list until I found Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 Klimwifi (Mine is Wifi Only) - its easiest to just scroll right to the bottom of the list and count up about 15 or 16 or approx middle of the screen.
I then Tapped on Install Recovery - Once all that was done I turned the SGT S off.
Pressed and held: Home, plus Volume Up and finally the Power button, waited until I saw the TWRP screen and released the buttons
Once TWRP recovery was up I tapped on Wipe and at the bottom of the next screen I swiped to factory reset.
Once that was done I went back to the main screen in TWRP recovery and tapped the reboot button, then tapped System
The SGT S started up and I could now set it up correctly, I can now swipe down to bring the top menu into view, I can get the side menu up and factory reset is no longer greyed out.
Only niggle I have now is the first screen that pops up saying Demo Unit, if anyone knows how to get rid of that please let me know.

Galaxy tools
You could try using galaxy tools to change the code of the tab. I know i have a note 3 and when the code reads SPR it defines the phone as a sprint phone so everytime I boot up I get the sprint intro rather than the default samsung boot. XAS normally is the international code.

koanaihe said:
You could try using galaxy tools to change the code of the tab. I know i have a note 3 and when the code reads SPR it defines the phone as a sprint phone so everytime I boot up I get the sprint intro rather than the default samsung boot. XAS normally is the international code.
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Thanks for the input, do you mean Galaxy Toolbox? if so the SGT S isn't supported, if you mean another App can I have a link to take a look?

It's called galaxytools and its universal for all samsung galaxy phones/tablets. Just make sure you back everything up and once you install the app open it and look at the online manual and it will tell you what options does what
http://forum.xda-developers.com/not.../app-one-click-hotspot-enabler-menus-t2816159

Backup and Restore

Hello,
I am a screen issue with my Note 4 that requires me to replace my unit. In the past I have usually used TWRP to create a backup and they restore my phone on the new device. This note 4 is non rooted and does not have a custom recovery install. What would be the best method to perform a backup and restore where it either takes a current snapshot of my files, settings and applications so I can avoid redoing everything on my replacement unit? Thanks.

I *think* the best option is to use Helium but I'm not sure how much it'll backup without being rooted. I'll leave this for other people to chime in but I think you can looking at that app as well as "My Backup Pro".

diffstyle said:
Hello,
I am a screen issue with my Note 4 that requires me to replace my unit. In the past I have usually used TWRP to create a backup and they restore my phone on the new device. This note 4 is non rooted and does not have a custom recovery install. What would be the best method to perform a backup and restore where it either takes a current snapshot of my files, settings and applications so I can avoid redoing everything on my replacement unit? Thanks.
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Use Kies to backup all settings, apps, music, pic, etc. I use Kies and they work just fine. I even swich between phones S5 and Note 4
Clicking from notecable N910A

i shudder when i think aboiut kies.....ugh

nyydynasty said:
i shudder when i think aboiut kies.....ugh
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Why? I never had problems with Kies. Did you ever try Kies your self or just hear things about it ? Kies are good program to backup and restore or even switch between samsung phones.

norbarb said:
Why? I never had problems with Kies. Did you ever try Kies your self or just hear things about it ? Kies are good program to backup and restore or even switch between samsung phones.
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i used kies during the GS2 days but have not used it since. it was a terrible program back then and i'm sure it's gotten better since but kies and I got off on the wrong foot and we never spoke again.

diffstyle said:
Hello,
I am a screen issue with my Note 4 that requires me to replace my unit. In the past I have usually used TWRP to create a backup and they restore my phone on the new device. This note 4 is non rooted and does not have a custom recovery install. What would be the best method to perform a backup and restore where it either takes a current snapshot of my files, settings and applications so I can avoid redoing everything on my replacement unit? Thanks.
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I use Backup Message & Call to Email by Lucky Dog from the Google Play store (it is FREE). This can backup your call history and SMS/MMS messages either instantly or on demand. You can then restore them to a new phone.
You can also set up your photos to backup to Google+ (either automatically or on demand).
There are a lot of sync options using Google and you android phone that make it a breeze to switch from phone to phone.
RMVanVoorhis
AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 3

norbarb said:
Use Kies to backup all settings, apps, music, pic, etc. I use Kies and they work just fine. I even swich between phones S5 and Note 4
Clicking from notecable N910A
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Does Kies also back up app settings?
I'm looking for something to at least use until we can get root again and use Titanium.

Kies has come a long way since v1. I hated kies up until v2.5 but since then it doesn't freeze up nor eat all the available ram on your computer while running.
Kies is the best backup system available for nonrooted sammy phones.

one hand operation + = pain

Hi, after being updated to android pie I've had 2 annoying grey bars either side of the screen which cause havoc with the ability to type because they stop me using the numbers 1 & 0 also the letters p&q after much faffing about & some advice on here about unistalling one hand operation + & me searching all my apps & settings, I finally found it under developer options > running services.
The only option is to stop the service, which worked a treat but obviously on a reboot it reappears & I have to stop it again, which isn't a hardship but annoying. So does anyone know how to disable it permanently? I don't have good lock installed either before anyone thinks I had.
I'm guessing the answer will be root & install something like Titanium?

Package Disabler Pro can kill it permanently, but it's not running on mine and you did have GoodLock installed and likely installed the One Hand addon in addition to GoodLock, which may need removing separately
Or factory reset

Thanks for the info, I had good lock installed on oreo but removed it on pie when Samsung backup restored it but it wouldn't work on pie. Then I wiped it via odin & did a fresh install & made sure good lock was removed from any backup but when the phone restarted the 2 grey lines were on screen again.
Does package disabler require root?

dave2103 said:
Thanks for the info, I had good lock installed on oreo but removed it on pie when Samsung backup restored it but it wouldn't work on pie. Then I wiped it via odin & did a fresh install & made sure good lock was removed from any backup but when the phone restarted the 2 grey lines were on screen again.
Does package disabler require root?
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Your backup probably restored the one hand addon for goodlock, Goodlock is just a UI for the addons, they likely do not require it
This is only happening to people who have had Goodlock installed previously, it is almost certainly coming from your backup restore - goto Settings >Apps > 3 dots menu > Show system apps > find the One Hand app and remove it, or reset again and do not restore
No it does not require root

All done, thanks :good: