"Process android.process.media has stopped" after JB update - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey guys, I can't even use my phone after the official update of the Jelly Bean (via Kies). After booting, the phone freeze almost completely and pop-up this message. Any fix without reseting ? I tried cleaning the cache but the problem isn't fixed
If anybody had this issue, can give me an idea about how to fix it ? Thanks

Try clearing its data in app manager

Nop, can't find it. I tried cleaning most of data but nothing works :/ Damn...is Samsung able to do something without bugs ?

that's why no one uses kies
Factory reset or download an Odin version and flash with Odin

slaphead20 said:
that's why no one uses kies
Factory reset or download an Odin version and flash with Odin
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Agree ! KIES sucks. First time I used it and already failed.

Ok...hard reset and everything is fine now...doh...reinstalling apps now...

demlasjr said:
Ok...hard reset and everything is fine now...doh...reinstalling apps now...
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time to root and take advantage of titanium backup and nandroid backups

slaphead20 said:
time to root and take advantage of titanium backup and nandroid backups
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Yeah, I like to root, but not to change the rom Now I need to root again. At least the issues has been solved.

Fixing permissions usually solves that problem barring that a full wipe and start again.

jonny68 said:
Fixing permissions usually solves that problem barring that a full wipe and start again.
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As I got the official update, I lost the root, I tried to clear the cache and as I've seen that is not working and the phone was freezing each 5 seconds I got a bit scared to start rooting it. I wiped it, installed my apps and now everything is ok. However, it's weird that I didn't got the apps automatically installed like it's happened last time when Amazon replaced my S3 for some screen issues (some scratches inside the screen). I just added my google account and everything started installing automatically. Not this time...

just downloaded jelly bean tonight and having this issue. has anyone come up with a solution that does not involve a full hardware restart???

Had same problem after I updated 3 months ago. I think was an incompatibility with an app or something has not updated completely. Fixed it with factory reset.
You can backup apps with Samsung Kies I think if you don't want to lose progress in games, the other stuff is automatically synced
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I'm afraid it'll probably have to be a full reset just make sure you've backed up.
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Copy and paste suddenly stopped working

Yesterday, my copy and paste functionality stopped working in all apps. I'm able to select text and press the copy button, but whenever I try to long press and paste the text, I either get a popup that says "clipboard" or nothing happens. In Chrome, even attempting to copy something causes the application to freeze. Rebooting and clearing dalvik cache does not help. I'm running stock ROM, rooted, latest update. Is this happening to anyone else?
I found a couple of other threads where this happened to other people on other devices running ICS, but their solution was to either install a new ROM or do a hard reset. I'm hoping there's an easier solution than that. Here are the other threads:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28504901&postcount=3
http://forums.androidcentral.com/t-...4296-copy-paste-not-working-freezes-apps.html
Any help would be much appreciated
limeaid said:
Yesterday, my copy and paste functionality stopped working in all apps. I'm able to select text and press the copy button, but whenever I try to long press and paste the text, I either get a popup that says "clipboard" or nothing happens. In Chrome, even attempting to copy something causes the application to freeze. Rebooting and clearing dalvik cache does not help. I'm running stock ROM, rooted, latest update. Is this happening to anyone else?
I found a couple of other threads where this happened to other people on other devices running ICS, but their solution was to either install a new ROM or do a hard reset. I'm hoping there's an easier solution than that. Here are the other threads:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28504901&postcount=3
http://forums.androidcentral.com/t-...4296-copy-paste-not-working-freezes-apps.html
Any help would be much appreciated
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I'm using the root66 image and having the same issue, but it looks like it may be a broader S3 issue....
http://androidforums.com/samsung-ga...-s3-crashing-when-copying-text-clipboard.html
pjamv5 said:
I'm using the root66 image and having the same issue, but it looks like it may be a broader S3 issue....
http://androidforums.com/samsung-ga...-s3-crashing-when-copying-text-clipboard.html
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Well that's not good. Thanks for linking that thread, though. Like the other posters, I really don't want to do a hard factory reset. I'm considering re-flashing the update file to see if that fixes it. I'll report back
Reflashing the update didn't work
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limeaid said:
Reflashing the update didn't work
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I have flashed a few mods on top of the root66 image.
1. stock Samsung boot image: http://www.mediafire.com/?m6urrypvx2c156p
2. Wifi toggle: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1775235
3. Sound mod to remove boot/camera sound: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27741216&postcount=54
Just to see if I could figure out this issue I flashed the original stock image, then performed a factory reset. Problem solved at that point, as expected. I then re-flashed the root66 image, and tested copy/paste at that point with no issues. I'm going to go through flashing those individual mods and see if I can figure out where it might be breaking.
pjamv5 said:
I have flashed a few mods on top of the root66 image.
1. stock Samsung boot image: http://www.mediafire.com/?m6urrypvx2c156p
2. Wifi toggle: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1775235
3. Sound mod to remove boot/camera sound: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27741216&postcount=54
Just to see if I could figure out this issue I flashed the original stock image, then performed a factory reset. Problem solved at that point, as expected. I then re-flashed the root66 image, and tested copy/paste at that point with no issues. I'm going to go through flashing those individual mods and see if I can figure out where it might be breaking.
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Thanks. Let me know if any of the mods break it again. The only thing I did recently that was out of the ordinary was run a voodoo report. Not sure if that had anything to do with it.
I've had the same issue also. I remember it was working fine for awhile and then it stopped working. When i have time tonight, I might do a factory reset to see if it fixes it.
You might want to look into what apps you have installed. I wouldn't doubt there's some app conflict that's causing all of this.
jasonxlee01 said:
I've had the same issue also. I remember it was working fine for awhile and then it stopped working. When i have time tonight, I might do a factory reset to see if it fixes it.
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I'm sure a reset will fix it. But I'm trying to avoid it since it's such a pain in the @ss
The only app I installed since this started happening was voodoo report. Which has since been uninstalled.
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pjamv5 said:
I have flashed a few mods on top of the root66 image.
1. stock Samsung boot image: http://www.mediafire.com/?m6urrypvx2c156p
2. Wifi toggle: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1775235
3. Sound mod to remove boot/camera sound: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27741216&postcount=54
Just to see if I could figure out this issue I flashed the original stock image, then performed a factory reset. Problem solved at that point, as expected. I then re-flashed the root66 image, and tested copy/paste at that point with no issues. I'm going to go through flashing those individual mods and see if I can figure out where it might be breaking.
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Doesn't look like any of those mods broke it. A couple of things I forgot to mention I had originally done:
- Performed the SQLite Editor change to get rid of the persistent Wifi notification
- Used Any Cut to disable the annoying Wifi popup when certain apps were open
- Flashed beans rom for the extra Dropbox space and then flashed back to root66
It's a fair amount of work to get this fixed, especially depending on how customized you've gotten, but I can verify that a factory reset will fix this. At this point I have re-flashed everything minus the beans rom and loaded up all my original apps with data, and copy/paste is working like a champ. If you're motivated enough to do it I would recommend backing up everything with Titanium and doing the factory reset.
Also, it's highly likely that flashing back to stock is unnecessary. You should be able to do the factory reset on root66. Again, do a recovery backup and a full TiBu backup just to be safe. Good luck!
pjamv5 said:
Doesn't look like any of those mods broke it. A couple of things I forgot to mention I had originally done:
- Performed the SQLite Editor change to get rid of the persistent Wifi notification
- Used Any Cut to disable the annoying Wifi popup when certain apps were open
- Flashed beans rom for the extra Dropbox space and then flashed back to root66
It's a fair amount of work to get this fixed, especially depending on how customized you've gotten, but I can verify that a factory reset will fix this. At this point I have re-flashed everything minus the beans rom and loaded up all my original apps with data, and copy/paste is working like a champ. If you're motivated enough to do it I would recommend backing up everything with Titanium and doing the factory reset.
Also, it's highly likely that flashing back to stock is unnecessary. You should be able to do the factory reset on root66. Again, do a recovery backup and a full TiBu backup just to be safe. Good luck!
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Thanks, I did a factory reset and restored via Titanium. Everything is working again--I just hope it doesn't happen again
Could it be an issue with Beans ROM? That's what I'm running right now. I still haven't had time to do a reset or reflash the ROM.
jasonxlee01 said:
Could it be an issue with Beans ROM? That's what I'm running right now. I still haven't had time to do a reset or reflash the ROM.
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Probably not since I'm running stock/rooted. It's clearly something with Android itself. It's just that no one had figured out what triggers it
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I'm having the same problem and I'm running stock and I'm not rooted.

[Q] Freezeing with Siyah 4.1.5 and stock 4.0.4 help Plz

Since i have rooted and installed the Siyah Kernal, i am experiencing random crashes where apps stop working and the screen goes black for a minute and everything reloads again like as the phone has been restarted. i used a fresh made recovery and everything was ok but i had to reload everything from scratch. it has happened again but this time i can not even get past my pattern lock screen before it crashes and freezes. therefore i cant titanium backup my apps.
i have tried
- Boot to CWM recovery
- wipe cache partition
- wipe dalvik cache (under advanced)
- reboot phone
I was wondering if anyone else was having this problem.
just in case it matters am using go launcher and just before the phone went funny i was browsing and using apps fine. however today i did use extweaker app and ticked the option to force usb storage, if this makes any difference
thanks.
i was wondering has anyone else had this problem and is there any ideas on why this may be happening.
it may because the phone is trying to do something that is causing a conflict. I believe the only way you are going to resolve the issue is to do a factory reset, to unfo the issue with the force usb storage.
Cosmic Blue said:
it may because the phone is trying to do something that is causing a conflict. I believe the only way you are going to resolve the issue is to do a factory reset, to unfo the issue with the force usb storage.
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Thanks. For the reply. I was wondering what would be the best way to factory reset with out loosing root but giving me a fresh 4.0.4 with root also should i flash the latest siyeh kernel or stick with what i have. i am running ok at the moment after flashing a recover. but am paranoid it just going to get stuck and freeze on the lockscreen again. this could be a big problem if i need to make a important call or somthing. sorry for spelling mistakes written on my phone
editm i used galaxy s unlock from market. i dont want to loose this either
also most times i install a new app the whole screen just sticks and i have to reboot then it becomes fine again. any help would be appreciated.
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Might be worth deleting the .siyah folder and then booting into recovery, flash a kernel cleaning script then siyah or whichever kernel again.
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Second time galaxy s2 freezes up and crashes/restarts

this is he second tmie this thing is happening to me the only way to fix it is to factory reset it through CWM this issue is really making me angry because i just bought the phone2 days ago this issue is cause by an app freezing like i was on auto rap and it froze then when i reboot it works fine after 5 seconds of booting it freezes and reboots ...
Andraxo said:
this is he second tmie this thing is happening to me the only way to fix it is to factory reset it through CWM this issue is really making me angry because i just bought the phone2 days ago this issue is cause by an app freezing like i was on auto rap and it froze then when i reboot it works fine after 5 seconds of booting it freezes and reboots ...
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Go back to stock, see if it still happens while you are there. If so, return it and ask for a new one. If it doesn't, flash CM again and read the CM thread; you just might find a fix for that issue.
gastonw said:
Go back to stock, see if it still happens while you are there. If so, return it and ask for a new one. If it doesn't, flash CM again and read the CM thread; you just might find a fix for that issue.
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Thanks well i cant take ot bakc cause it has no warranty could this ossue be caused by rooting? Also mg etc how can i do that? Should i just delete the others?*ort ive done a recovery and when ido reatore i still get the samw problem only thing that can fix that is factory reset anyway i only want to restore data from cwmr i sont want boot img etc how can i do
Andraxo said:
Thanks well i cant take ot bakc cause it has no warranty could this ossue be caused by rooting? Also mg etc how can i do that? Should i just delete the others?*ort ive done a recovery and when ido reatore i still get the samw problem only thing that can fix that is factory reset anyway i only want to restore data from cwmr i sont want boot img etc how can i do
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I didn't get a word of what you just said, but flash a stock ROM via odin and let us know if the issue persists.
On cwm recovery can i just restore data o somt want to restorebmootbsusyem and others boot IMG etc? Just data and how do i do that just delete other folders from cwm in sdcard and then restore?i only hafd a cwm back up so its the only way to get my apps back thank you on advance
What ROM do you use?
Settings->about phone->build number should give you the ROM name and the firmware it's based on.
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hikarugo said:
What ROM do you use?
Settings->about phone->build number should give you the ROM name and the firmware it's based on.
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i'm using resurrection remix right now and i don't like it voice keeps crashing etc , every single jb rom i flashed the google now crashes.. can you answezr my other question , if i only want to restore data from the clock work mod backup can i justdelete the other files and boot in cwm and click restore?
Andraxo said:
i'm using resurrection remix right now and i don't like it voice keeps crashing etc , every single jb rom i flashed the google now crashes.. can you answezr my other question , if i only want to restore data from the clock work mod backup can i justdelete the other files and boot in cwm and click restore?
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Just click restore. You don't have to delete anything first because it will be deleted/replaced by the restored rom
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s3 vibrating for no reason

my s3 have now started to vibrate automatically for no reason.. vibration is set off. I updated recently to 4.2.1
help?
may be some of the apps are force closing.
do a factory reset if not done already...
if this is happening even after factory reset, then just flash back to 4.1.2 and wait for the stable 4.2.1 release
msri3here said:
may be some of the apps are force closing.
do a factory reset if not done already...
if this is happening even after factory reset, then just flash back to 4.1.2 and wait for the stable 4.2.1 release
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I have done the factory reset before when it was freshly installed.
that's strange,
I am on 4.2.1, and I am not facing any problems.
The only difference is, I did factory reset after flashing 4.2.1
msri3here said:
that's strange,
I am on 4.2.1, and I am not facing any problems.
The only difference is, I did factory reset after flashing 4.2.1
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it started when I was using whatsapp . I restarted phone removed the battery too.. it vibrated few times but it have stopped now as I turned off my internet and back on.
good to know that its not happening any more
if it starts to vibrate again, just wipe the data for the app which you were using when it started.
msri3here said:
good to know that its not happening any more
if it starts to vibrate again, just wipe the data for the app which you were using when it started.
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ok thanks
ims99 said:
my s3 have now started to vibrate automatically for no reason.. vibration is set off. I updated recently to 4.2.1
help?
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Its not a released finished firmware .
jje
I've seen this issue with some apps such ad whatsapp, it seems like a bug in the notification, it does not say you have a new message (which you do) and just sort of vibrates! You could check your bbs tho.
Br's
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Possible corrupt CWM backup on android

Hi
a couple of weeks ago I tried to flash a rom to my Samsung S GT i9000 Android 2.3.6 GINGERBREAD.XXJW4, I had root and went into cwm recovery and made a backup first. This is a bit hazy now as it was a while ago and I have tried so many things since then, but I think something must have happened during the back up??. Bottom line is the ROM didn't work and I had to reinstalled the back up (and have done so many times).
I have tried all different Roms from ice cream to CM but nothing works.
My problem is that every time I do a recovery of the backup it really causes problem with the phone.
If I try and install any programme from playstore or market (both via the phone or pc) it immediately closes when I try and open it up saying it unexpectedly closed. Shut down the phone and restart it - yep the app has now gone from the phone. Same thing happens with APKs.
I have tried uninstalling the back up via windows explorer, ADB, clockwordmod recovery a file manager on my phone. Doesn't matter what I do it is always there when I start the phone back up. If I uninstall any apps through settings / applications / manage applications, turn off the phone then back on and they are back.
I have tried to clear it by installing stock roms but the back up and all its files and apps etc are still there. I have tried factory formatting the phone via settings/ privacy, I have tried using the numbers and hashes on the keypad, I have carried out full wipes in recovery and the dalvik cache etc.
I have made further backups but they are deleted from the phone just like the apps.
If I take a photo or video and close my phone down they are deleted.
If I access Facebook and update the news feed to the current date, when I restart my phone it is back to the last thing I looked at prior to my backup.
I think the problem is that the phone is using the backup some how and this is stopping me from deleting it. Something like trying to uninstall a system file on a computer when it is running.
I think I have watched just about every video ever created on this topic and every thread on the internet to no avail.
Bottom line is the phone works to an extent. I can phone, text, use the internet etc but cannot install or delete any apps.
I would be really grateful if anyone out there has any ideas that I could try
Do a complete restore with Odin/hiemdall then reroot and install ROM, its hard to say what happened to your phone, but a compete install (with pit) should fix you right up
Best of luck
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demkantor said:
Do a complete restore with Odin/hiemdall then reroot and install ROM, its hard to say what happened to your phone, but a compete install (with pit) should fix you right up
Best of luck
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When you say do a complete restore.... Do you mean install a stock rom?
demkantor said:
Do a complete restore with Odin/hiemdall then reroot and install ROM, its hard to say what happened to your phone, but a compete install (with pit) should fix you right up
Best of luck
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I just tried that with pit - no joy. Still same problems. Phone is still not at stock.
Rodders289 said:
I just tried that with pit - no joy. Still same problems. Phone is still not at stock.
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you have to format everything(system,data,cache,dalvic cache) using cwm before flashing with odin to get a fresh stock
Rodders289 said:
I just tried that with pit - no joy. Still same problems. Phone is still not at stock.
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So in Odin/heimdall you flashed all partitions and pit? And the phone still didn't return to stock? Then the issues you're having sounds suspiciously like hardware, but I can't think of a hardware issue that could cause this.
Are there various stock versions Sammy put out? As in can you try an older/newer one?
sangalaxy said:
you have to format everything(system,data,cache,dalvic cache) using cwm before flashing with odin to get a fresh stock
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Not really, if pit is checked then all partitions should get formatted, but it wouldn't hurt to do so.
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demkantor said:
So in Odin/heimdall you flashed all partitions and pit? And the phone still didn't return to stock? Then the issues you're having sounds suspiciously like hardware, but I can't think of a hardware issue that could cause this.
Are there various stock versions Sammy put out? As in can you try an older/newer one?
Not really, if pit is checked then all partitions should get formatted, but it wouldn't hurt to do so.
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mm yeah I didn't noticed pit but did he tick repartition on odin
it should be ticked for that
sangalaxy said:
mm yeah I didn't noticed pit but did he tick repartition on odin
it should be ticked for that
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That's to all for your replies. I am in Turkey at present on holiday but I am trying your suggestions, I did flash a pit with the repartition box ticked but still no joy. I took some roms out on a usb stick but think I need to try some others. Problem is I don't have a great download speed at present.

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