I'm about to root for the first time and I've always done a backup of my stock out-of-the-box ROM before flashing anything so I don't have to rummage through threads later looking for the stock ROM for my phone to unroot to.
Coming from the Android phones I've had, Titanium was what I always used to do a full backup. Is there somewhere though, just to be safe, that has the exact ROM for my SFR GS3 I9300?
My build number is IMM76D.I9300BUALF1
Search on sammobile.com for your Rom and download it
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Once you are rooted do a nandroid backup, and backup your efs too, a nandroid is a complete system image except modem and efs
slaphead20 said:
Once you are rooted do a nandroid backup, and backup your efs too, a nandroid is a complete system image except modem and efs
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But, wait.. don't I want that original modem as well?
mikep99 said:
Search on sammobile.com for your Rom and download it
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Do you happen to know what CSC is? Can't see it in my "About Device".
tinpanalley said:
But, wait.. don't I want that original modem as well?
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there's a thread for modems,I will link you, .....to find csc dial *#1234#
---------- Post added at 02:34 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:33 PM ----------
Here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1740061
[REF] Galaxy S3 Modem / Radio Collection (I9300 & I9300T ONLY) CWM & Odin Flashable
slaphead20 said:
there's a thread for modems,I will link you, .....to find csc dial *#1234#
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Oh cool, thanks. But I meant that I didn't know what a CSC was.
In this thread is a description, they aren't that important nth
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26530736
Ok great. All I really want to know for sure is that when I do test any ROM for this phone I already have a complete copy of it sitting somewhere in case I ever need to sell it or return it.
Going to try some Vanilla JB (Foxhound or something). I wish there was a JB ROM that had Samsung apps but no Touchwiz. Doesn't exist apparently.
tinpanalley said:
Ok great. All I really want to know for sure is that when I do test any ROM for this phone I already have a complete copy of it sitting somewhere in case I ever need to sell it or return it.
Going to try some Vanilla JB (Foxhound or something). I wish there was a JB ROM that had Samsung apps but no Touchwiz. Doesn't exist apparently.
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when you say "touchwiz" are you referring to the launcher, or the whole tw framework?
slaphead20 said:
when you say "touchwiz" are you referring to the launcher, or the whole tw framework?
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Well, all the homescreens are pretty similar in terms of app layout, etc. But also with Touchwiz I'm not crazy about the app deck, the menu system, the Samsung camera, the notifications bar, etc. Why?
tinpanalley said:
Well, all the homescreens are pretty similar in terms of app layout, etc. But also with Touchwiz I'm not crazy about the app deck, the menu system, the Samsung camera, the notifications bar, etc. Why?
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I was going to say if it's just the launcher you don't like....then use another....but if you want aosp look and feel then no Samsung apps, simple as
I'm surprised someone hasn't made those APKs available.
tinpanalley said:
I'm surprised someone hasn't made those APKs available.
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They rely on the TW framework, that is why
Well, that makes sense.
Yeah, what I meant before was that pretty much every ROM looks the same when you're flipping through home screens. It's in the menu system that you really see differences and I just don't like the big blocky, slightly iOS-ish look of the menus within apps and contacts, etc.
But I would love a ROM that keeps all the motion features. And wifi tethering is a must.
Just spent a whole lot of time looking at several ROMs in original and regular Android dev forums. Is there not a single JB Vanilla that has WiFi tethering and has the motion functions? All of them seem to say tethering is not possible.
What a shame. I haven't read every last ROM but I've pretty much seen them all.
Wifi/bluetooth tethering doesn't work on aosp/cm roms but last time i used this with my sammy secondary rom to connect my tablet to the net it worked.
And if you quit the official sammy world don't care about csc its only utility is to drive samsung OTA update (mine is 'unknown' ).
Ohhhh, I see. What a shame.
So my only choice is to find a secondary Samsung ROM? I was hoping for a more Vanilla JB feel throughout the phone and also for a different camera. But I do need to be able to connect my tablet. Plus, SFR gives me an app to tether with that works quite well. Only problem is that righ now my Galaxy tab 7 with an ICS ROM isnt connecting to any local WiFi here in Paris anyway for some reason.
Well, thanks.
Related
Now, before anyone confuses this with AT&T Smart Wifi on the market, I'm not asking for that (that app is garbage in my opinion.)
Now, to the task at hand...
Stock Samsung ROMs have something called AT&T Hotspot Manager embedded into the Wifi settings, which allow the automatic sign in of AT&T hotspots around the country without opening a browser to sign into the network.
I'm using CM9 nightlies at the moment, and upon installing the hotspot manager is not packaged with the nightlies. Not an issue regarding CM9, but I was wondering is there a download package or zip that I can install via CWM or any other method to regain this automatic sign in capability? I'm at a Starbucks and Barnes and Noble a lot, and found this aspect of the phone to be very useful.
Appreciate the timely replies
I'm curious about this too, I've settled in to AOKP after jumping around on ICS roms for a month or so and I just realized I'm not getting my hotspots anymore
I'll sniff around and edit this if I find anything useful, I'm not sure what exactly the hotspot manager was and why we wouldn't be able to just enter the settings for the hotspot into a standard wifi connection
Edit: So el goog wasn't very helpful, all I was able to find was a few similar posts to this one with no remedy. I went to my Titanium Backup and searched through my backed up apps knowing that the manager had to be in there somewhere because I'd used some of the ROM's based off of the stock i777 and found something called "At&t Hot Spots." I restored it to my current ROM and I'll test it at Mickey D's at lunch.
Don't. It's a terrible app.
Looking over your shoulder...
Well restoring the app seems to have had no effect, it still requires me to log in to the wifi. I'm not sure why everyone says it was a terrible app, before I rooted my battery life was just fine with it running, even if I neglected to turn off wifi
Any app with "AT&T" in the title is ****.
nbell13 said:
Any app with "AT&T" in the title is ****.
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I'll agree that most of their software is absolutely worthless trash, but this one in particular I really thought was handy... All it did was automatically log into AT&T hotspots when you were in range
This question should be relocated to Q&A
nbell13 said:
Any app with "AT&T" in the title is ****.
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First off, I do agree. But what this thread is concerning is that it's not an app. Rather, it was an embedded feature in the stock ROM of this phone, checked off in the wi-fi settings.
Since it's not an app, one cannot readily download it off the market. So it must be a package. From the results of this thread though, I guess a package like this doesn't exist..?
Here's the file: AT&T Hotspots 0.955
This is extracted from a UCKH1 stock ROM. Hopefully it works for you.
secretasianman said:
Here's the file: AT&T Hotspots 0.955
This is extracted from a UCKH1 stock ROM. Hopefully it works for you.
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Thanks, unfortunately this is the same one I have in my TB from the stock rom and it doesn't seem to have any effect on ics (I did convert it to a system app). I think I'll try installing the "leaked" ics stock rom and try taking it from there to see if its a newer version.
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ravage485 said:
Thanks, unfortunately this is the same one I have in my TB from the stock rom and it doesn't seem to have any effect on ics (I did convert it to a system app). I think I'll try installing the "leaked" ics stock rom and try taking it from there to see if its a newer version.
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Oh... I missed the ICS part... CM9... Duh.
Maybe someone from the HTC Vivid forum can extract and share the APK from their ICS update with you.
Good luck.
ravage485 said:
Thanks, unfortunately this is the same one I have in my TB from the stock rom and it doesn't seem to have any effect on ics (I did convert it to a system app). I think I'll try installing the "leaked" ics stock rom and try taking it from there to see if its a newer version.
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I just grabbed this apk from the SGS2 ICS LC5 ROM, installed it but haven't gone over to the shopping center where all the attwifi's are just yet to test it.
db.tt/obuIKTwt
This is version 0.957
Chipper (can't post links yet)
I just grabbed this apk from the SGS2 ICS LC5 ROM, installed it but haven't gone over to the shopping center where all the attwifi's are just yet to test it.
db.tt/obuIKTwt
This is version 0.957
Chipper (can't post links yet)
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Thanks, I hadn't been able to download that ROM yet since I'm offshore and the internet here is unbearably slow, I'll give it a shot
I'm looking for the same, and it is an app.
Sent from my SGH-I897 using XDA
johnhazelwood said:
I'm looking for the same, and it is an app.
Sent from my SGH-I897 using XDA
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You should give the apk in the above post a shot, it worked for me.
cchiapusio said:
I just grabbed this apk from the SGS2 ICS LC5 ROM, installed it but haven't gone over to the shopping center where all the attwifi's are just yet to test it.
db.tt/obuIKTwt
This is version 0.957
Chipper (can't post links yet)
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Thanks for this, I'll try this and update this post if it works on my captivate with the cm9 4/29 nightly.
zephus said:
Now, before anyone confuses this with AT&T Smart Wifi on the market, I'm not asking for that (that app is garbage in my opinion.)
Now, to the task at hand...
Stock Samsung ROMs have something called AT&T Hotspot Manager embedded into the Wifi settings, which allow the automatic sign in of AT&T hotspots around the country without opening a browser to sign into the network.
I'm using CM9 nightlies at the moment, and upon installing the hotspot manager is not packaged with the nightlies. Not an issue regarding CM9, but I was wondering is there a download package or zip that I can install via CWM or any other method to regain this automatic sign in capability? I'm at a Starbucks and Barnes and Noble a lot, and found this aspect of the phone to be very useful.
Appreciate the timely replies
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Battery killers all of them. Not worth download or convo. Just tap screen and link from settings.
We will sort you out!
UltraBeast said:
Battery killers all of them. Not worth download or convo. Just tap screen and link from settings.
We will sort you out!
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That makes about as much sense as having to type in your WEP password each time you log into your home network. Net battery life would be about equal to not having the app, as it takes screen on time (BIGGER battery suck) to go though all the steps necessary to login without this app.
skjaidev said:
Thanks for this, I'll try this and update this post if it works on my captivate with the cm9 4/29 nightly.
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I had the earlier version installed through my Titanium backups. I installed the one posted on this thread and I saw that the app was upgraded. (Additionally, the at&t hotspots icon vanished from the app drawer, I could see that it was running though).
However, it doesn't seem to connect automagically to attwifi. Any clues?
audiophan said:
That makes about as much sense as having to type in your WEP password each time you log into your home network. Net battery life would be about equal to not having the app, as it takes screen on time (BIGGER battery suck) to go though all the steps necessary to login without this app.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1308030
Allot of us have shortcuts to wifi. And easy 123.
We will sort you out!
Getting pretty boring with Samsung skinned contact phone and messaging apk, is it possible to replace these with those come with CM9?
Currently running stock ICS LP7 build, can someone point me to the correct file if I wish to totally replace Samsung skinned UI if it's possible.( including the calling and received call UI)
Since stock is odexed, is the .odex counterpart also need to be replace?
No. CM9 = AOSP (I.E Google Android), Samsung = well, crap really (Samsung base). CM9 system apk's/files not compatible with Samsung roms.
You will have to flash any other Rom. Only then will you be able to use custom apps (Replace system apps).
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thats what custom roms are for. or simpler just install different programs using google play store.........
you can have rocket dial replacing stock dialer .... etc
the cm9 need the AOSP framework
i suggest you hope on to the cyanogenmod boat we got cookies
Why not try Go sms and Go Contacts from play market.
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Try flashing:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1536783
It doesn't have the ugly Touchwiz interface, which makes it very smooth (look and feel)
bluefa1con said:
the cm9 need the AOSP framework
i suggest you hope on to the cyanogenmod boat we got cookies
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i tried but sadly so cookies for me i tried CM9 nightly and resurrection package, but both build give me a phone with no data connectionno matter what setting i put into APN, the setting just won't save (though the phone recognize my carrier) Maybe i didn't flash CM kernal? though i can't find any file telling me he is Mr.Kernel after a quick scroll though CM download page.
But surprisingly, CM 7 do work
atifsh said:
thats what custom roms are for. or simpler just install different programs using google play store.........
you can have rocket dial replacing stock dialer .... etc
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Thanks for the suggestion, but i try to stay away from custom others than CM. Cause my number is both for work and personal, my boss gonna kick my ass if my phone down.
For Market alternative, they can't totally kick out Samsung UI in the process, some doesn't have good contact management like sammy. For feature rich like Go contact Ex, it's simply too slow compare to what sammy offer. Actually i'm pretty satisfied with sammy though the UI is damn ugly, but it have all necessary function and not too bulky with feature until ICS upgrade, which sammy split the contact tab from dialer
bored_stupid said:
Why not try Go sms and Go Contacts from play market.
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Thanks for the suggestion, tried it but found that it's too bulky for my usage.
Flash this rom:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1536783
Is a excelent rom, contact an dialer, original ICS.-
Hello,
I've been on stock kernel/OS since I bought my unbranded I9100 some time ago, that means Gingerbread 2.3.4, I9100XXKI1, Kernel 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKI4-CL575468 (rooted, of course).
I'm thinking about trying CM9 or CM10, just for fun. I think I know pretty well what to expect, but am trying to figure out if there are things I will be missing. As far as I can tell, the following will change significantly:
- Touchwiz launcher replaced, of course. No biggie.
- Swype will be gone, right? I played around with CM way back, and there seemed to be some discussions about how to take Swype with you, but I assume this will be rather hard when going from Gingerbread to JB? Or is there a good way to keep it (without buying it separately)? I like it rather a lot...
- The four hubs (Social Hub etc.) will be gone. Good riddance, as well, I've never used any of them.
- I've not used any of the Samsung remote features (to locate a stolen/lost device; OTA, or KIES), so I guess they will be gone, but I won't miss them.
Is there anything else I've missed that's been added by Samsung? I want to avoid a problem where I don't actually notice anything important missing at first, and then noticing weeks later...
Thank you for your time!
I noticed my camera was missing on one of them.
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No tv out. No fm radio. If swype is the keyboard typing style, i dont think thats gone, but i will check.
Camera is still better in stock touchwiz. Also, clear ram from recent apps isnt there.
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You could use titanium backup to backup all of your (system) apps. If something (important) turns out to be missing, you can restore it easily. Apart from that, flash it, you won't be disappointed. Good luck with exploring all the possibilities.
Ota's
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Unleashed1985 said:
You could use titanium backup to backup all of your (system) apps. If something (important) turns out to be missing, you can restore it easily. Apart from that, flash it, you won't be disappointed. Good luck with exploring all the possibilities.
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Apps only in touchwiz wont work in aosp roms since they are deeply integrated within the touchwiz framework, so no use backup app system apps nor system data. Restoring system data may cause problems ranging from bootloops to force closes.
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Spiralzz said:
Apps only in touchwiz wont work in aosp roms since they are deeply integrated within the touchwiz framework, so no use backup app system apps nor system data. Restoring system data may cause problems ranging from bootloops to force closes.
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I stand corrected! Thanks.
SeGalaxy said:
Hello,
I've been on stock kernel/OS since I bought my unbranded I9100 some time ago, that means Gingerbread 2.3.4, I9100XXKI1, Kernel 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKI4-CL575468 (rooted, of course).
I'm thinking about trying CM9 or CM10, just for fun. I think I know pretty well what to expect, but am trying to figure out if there are things I will be missing. As far as I can tell, the following will change significantly:
- Touchwiz launcher replaced, of course. No biggie.
- Swype will be gone, right? I played around with CM way back, and there seemed to be some discussions about how to take Swype with you, but I assume this will be rather hard when going from Gingerbread to JB? Or is there a good way to keep it (without buying it separately)? I like it rather a lot...
- The four hubs (Social Hub etc.) will be gone. Good riddance, as well, I've never used any of them.
- I've not used any of the Samsung remote features (to locate a stolen/lost device; OTA, or KIES), so I guess they will be gone, but I won't miss them.
Is there anything else I've missed that's been added by Samsung? I want to avoid a problem where I don't actually notice anything important missing at first, and then noticing weeks later...
Thank you for your time!
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1.Touchwiz Calender
2.Touchwiz Clock (this has been successfully ported)
3. Camera App
4. Video player and hardware multicodec support
5. Preinstalled file manager, you will to download one after install
5. Swype is not an issue, you can download Swype on beta.swype.com
I'll add more when i remember because presently i am not usinga stock ROM
6. Swipe left on contacts to text, swipe right on contacts to call.
7. Native video calling in phone app
:laugh::laugh: seems to me an endless list of MISS for sure, the poor guy @op will be really scared to proceed further
Sun90 said:
:laugh::laugh: seems to me an endless list of MISS for sure, the poor guy @op will be really scared to proceed further
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Lol Sun,hes saved loads of time though....
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Thanks for the great additions, guys (& gals)!
2.Touchwiz Clock (this has been successfully ported)
3. Camera App
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Alright, the clock. I use that a lot, all of it (alarm + timer + stopwatch). That would be a bummer to loose, I guess there will be some useful replacements on the market though.
There are plenty of camera apps around. Can I safely assume that the picture quality (as it is) will be the same as with the stock camera app? I use the camera for taking pictures, I need no effects, online stuff etc. around photos. In fact I am not that happy with the stock camera, as I find it tough to shoot a photo when I don't see the screen... so I'll be happy to hunt for a camera app that supports some of the hardware buttons for shooting.
5. Swype is not an issue, you can download Swype on beta.swype.com
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Well yes, but I'll have to register/pay for it, or don't I?
Is there a way to see which app is Samsung specific, on the phone itself? Or is basically *any* app that shipped with it either in gapps or by Samsung/Touchwiz?
Thanks a lot, again.
SeGalaxy said:
Thanks for the great additions, guys (& gals)!
Alright, the clock. I use that a lot, all of it (alarm + timer + stopwatch). That would be a bummer to loose, I guess there will be some useful replacements on the market though.
There are plenty of camera apps around. Can I safely assume that the picture quality (as it is) will be the same as with the stock camera app? I use the camera for taking pictures, I need no effects, online stuff etc. around photos. In fact I am not that happy with the stock camera, as I find it tough to shoot a photo when I don't see the screen... so I'll be happy to hunt for a camera app that supports some of the hardware buttons for shooting.
Well yes, but I'll have to register/pay for it, or don't I?
Is there a way to see which app is Samsung specific, on the phone itself? Or is basically *any* app that shipped with it either in gapps or by Samsung/Touchwiz?
Thanks a lot, again.
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u can check this spreadsheet link below, hope it will be usefull for u
https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?hl=en_US&hl=en_US&key=0AnO2-4y6yE1gdDJRekl4QmkyNmIzUmRvX2h3UDVkQXc&output=html
Just make a nand backup of what youve got then try other roms.You can revert back if your not happy.
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SeGalaxy said:
Thanks for the great additions, guys (& gals)!
Alright, the clock. I use that a lot, all of it (alarm + timer + stopwatch). That would be a bummer to loose, I guess there will be some useful replacements on the market though.
There are plenty of camera apps around. Can I safely assume that the picture quality (as it is) will be the same as with the stock camera app? I use the camera for taking pictures, I need no effects, online stuff etc. around photos. In fact I am not that happy with the stock camera, as I find it tough to shoot a photo when I don't see the screen... so I'll be happy to hunt for a camera app that supports some of the hardware buttons for shooting.
Well yes, but I'll have to register/pay for it, or don't I?
Is there a way to see which app is Samsung specific, on the phone itself? Or is basically *any* app that shipped with it either in gapps or by Samsung/Touchwiz?
Thanks a lot, again.
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Swype is free and so is the registration and download. Visit the website on your Android browser.
Swyped from my Galaxy SII
SeGalaxy said:
Hello,
I've been on stock kernel/OS since I bought my unbranded I9100 some time ago, that means Gingerbread 2.3.4, I9100XXKI1, Kernel 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKI4-CL575468 (rooted, of course).
I'm thinking about trying CM9 or CM10, just for fun. I think I know pretty well what to expect, but am trying to figure out if there are things I will be missing. As far as I can tell, the following will change significantly:
- Touchwiz launcher replaced, of course. No biggie.
- Swype will be gone, right? I played around with CM way back, and there seemed to be some discussions about how to take Swype with you, but I assume this will be rather hard when going from Gingerbread to JB? Or is there a good way to keep it (without buying it separately)? I like it rather a lot...
- The four hubs (Social Hub etc.) will be gone. Good riddance, as well, I've never used any of them.
- I've not used any of the Samsung remote features (to locate a stolen/lost device; OTA, or KIES), so I guess they will be gone, but I won't miss them.
Is there anything else I've missed that's been added by Samsung? I want to avoid a problem where I don't actually notice anything important missing at first, and then noticing weeks later...
Thank you for your time!
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If u try custom rom based on stock, then its not like u missing anything..but if custom based on cm9/cm10, AOSP, then u missing camera quality..
DarkRom/Superatmos Kernal
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You will loose different things, but alot of the things you will miss by first boot you can find here on XDA or on playstore.
And you will probably loose your warranty...
chefen.chef said:
You will loose different things, but alot of the things you will miss by first boot you can find here on XDA or on playstore.
And you will probably loose your warranty...
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Triangle Away is a useful app.... If you get what i mean...
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CM 9 is not that good.. additionally you lose call blocking ability but you can download the app.. there is an app for everything but you know.. your really gonna miss touchwiz,
I did.. and I would have moved off cm9 by now cause my battery was draining pretty bad on the rom however after 3 days the battery time was back to normal which is weird..
I have purchased the S3 today and really liking it, I want to make it the best out of it,
1. I've updated the firmware to the latest version using Samsung Update, should I use any kernels?
2. Is there any bugs on the latest firmware?
3. Should I root the phone? If so can you provide me the best guide please
4. I listen to music using the S3 everyday, what's the best modification to use for best sound quality?
5. I only have 100MB bandwidth data to use every month, any settings I should disable to try not over pass the limit?
6. Also I have a 32GB MicroSD card, is it possible to move apps to SD card for faster performance of loading?
Thanks
Lither said:
I have purchased the S3 today and really liking it, I want to make it the best out of it,
1. I've updated the firmware to the latest version using Samsung Update, should I use any kernels?
2. Is there any bugs on the latest firmware?
3. Should I root the phone? If so can you provide me the best guide please
4. I listen to music using the S3 everyday, what's the best modification to use for best sound quality?
5. I only have 100MB bandwidth data to use every month, any settings I should disable to try not over pass the limit?
6. Also I have a 32GB MicroSD card, is it possible to move apps to SD card for faster performance of loading?
Thanks
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OP, go to the S3 general forum and read the stickies at the top. All the help you need is there.
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kofiaa said:
OP, go to the S3 general forum and read the stickies at the top. All the help you need is there.
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I've looked at the General forum but the stickies didn't help
Can someone help me please
Lither said:
I have purchased the S3 today and really liking it, I want to make it the best out of it,
1. I've updated the firmware to the latest version using Samsung Update, should I use any kernels?
2. Is there any bugs on the latest firmware?
3. Should I root the phone? If so can you provide me the best guide please
4. I listen to music using the S3 everyday, what's the best modification to use for best sound quality?
5. I only have 100MB bandwidth data to use every month, any settings I should disable to try not over pass the limit?
6. Also I have a 32GB MicroSD card, is it possible to move apps to SD card for faster performance of loading?
Thanks
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1: Use custom kernels only if you need them.
2: I have not noticed any
3: Same as #1, only if you feel comfortable with modifying your phone, google "root galaxy s3"
4: I think S3 sound quality is very good without any mods
5: Look at Settings -> Data usage, there you can set limits
6: Dont know about this, but if you have a cheap (slow) sdcard, the loading times may get worse.
Btw, make full backup of stock rom if you decide to go custom :thumbup:
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hsrars-d said:
1: Use custom kernels only if you need them.
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What does custom kernel do to the performance?
hsrars-d said:
3: Same as #1, only if you feel comfortable with modifying your phone, google "root galaxy s3"
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Rooting the S3 means I have access to system files and be able to use apps such as AdFree to block ads from websites?
hsrars-d said:
6: Dont know about this, but if you have a cheap (slow) sdcard, the loading times may get worse.
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I've a 32GB Samsung Class 10 MicroSD, also was wondering if you can make a partition on the SD to store all the apps data files so the performance will be abit better
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Btw, make full backup of stock rom if you decide to go custom :thumbup:
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I've been told to stay on stock ROM as it's stable and some custom ROM have bugs
Custom kernels include all kinds of tweaks, i.e. overclocking that will increase performance at cost of battery life. Siyah kernel is a good example.
Yes, with root you are able to use AdFree and many more handy tools to customize your phone i.e. fonts and such.
Hmm, im sure that searching the forum for App2sd or something similar would give an answer as I have no experience of moving apps on S3. Never really needed myself.
Yeah, stock roms have better camera and in most cases are more stable than custom roms.
As always, Google is your friend
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hsrars-d said:
Custom kernels include all kinds of tweaks, i.e. overclocking that will increase performance at cost of battery life. Siyah kernel is a good example.
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I'll give it a look, it seems most people use Siyah kernel, would you recommend it over other kernels?
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Yes, with root you are able to use AdFree and many more handy tools to customize your phone i.e. fonts and such.
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I'll definitely find a guide and root my S3
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Hmm, im sure that searching the forum for App2sd or something similar would give an answer as I have no experience of moving apps on S3. Never really needed myself.
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I'll search around the forum and have a look if there's a guide
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Yeah, stock roms have better camera and in most cases are more stable than custom roms.
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Custom ROM seems to catch my attention at the moment as there are optimization with tweaks and others but is there any bugs with them such as Camera, Audio and others?
Lither said:
I'll give it a look, it seems most people use Siyah kernel, would you recommend it over other kernels?
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I like and use Siyah, mainly for its flexibility, and its audio enhancements (Siyah kernel enhancements are all maintainable thru "STweaks" app which will be installed by default when you install the kernel).
I've not played with over/under-clocking as I don't feel the need with such a beast of a phone, but the options are all there.
Lither said:
Custom ROM seems to catch my attention at the moment as there are optimization with tweaks and others but is there any bugs with them such as Camera, Audio and others?
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My main reasons for using custom ROMS are:
1) the ability to use later versions of the OS before Samsung push it to the stock phones. I'm on 4.1.2 now, and have "multi-window" mode from the Galaxy note 2
2) The ability to tweak the appearance of the phone thru themes, other window managers (I use Apex mainly, but Nova is pretty too) etc.
3) the ability to strip bloatware from the phone.
As to bugs etc- I've not noticed any more bugs in the SGS3 roms than in any other custom roms, in fact I think the aftermarket Custom Rom chefs these days are producing massively mature product. Haven't flashed anything I'd consider "bleeding edge' in a long time. Last time I had a force close was in the Facebook app, and that's Zuckerberg's fault, not Android's
The App in question has since been updated and runs smooth now.
Lither said:
I have purchased the S3 today and really liking it, I want to make it the best out of it,
1. I've updated the firmware to the latest version using Samsung Update, should I use any kernels?
Its your choice .
2. Is there any bugs on the latest firmware?
3. Should I root the phone? If so can you provide me the best guide please
Why root until you know what root is for as it voids warranty .
Use CF Root
4. I listen to music using the S3 everyday, what's the best modification to use for best sound quality?
Subjective try them all .
5. I only have 100MB bandwidth data to use every month, any settings I should disable to try not over pass the limit?
Your choice but i would turn off data unless you require data .
6. Also I have a 32GB MicroSD card, is it possible to move apps to SD card for faster performance of loading?
No
READ THE BASICS in the stickies all the information is their .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1927113
jje
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Lither said:
I'll give it a look, it seems most people use Siyah kernel, would you recommend it over other kernels?
I'll definitely find a guide and root my S3
I'll search around the forum and have a look if there's a guide
Custom ROM seems to catch my attention at the moment as there are optimization with tweaks and others but is there any bugs with them such as Camera, Audio and others?
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Start here by rooting the phone > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1703488
Stovemeister said:
I like and use Siyah, mainly for its flexibility, and its audio enhancements (Siyah kernel enhancements are all maintainable thru "STweaks" app which will be installed by default when you install the kernel).
I've not played with over/under-clocking as I don't feel the need with such a beast of a phone, but the options are all there.
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I'll give Siyah kernel a try, there's no need for me to overclock for my daily uses, also kernel is just a tweak of performance to the phone?
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My main reasons for using custom ROMS are:
1) the ability to use later versions of the OS before Samsung push it to the stock phones. I'm on 4.1.2 now, and have "multi-window" mode from the Galaxy note 2
2) The ability to tweak the appearance of the phone thru themes, other window managers (I use Apex mainly, but Nova is pretty too) etc.
3) the ability to strip bloatware from the phone.
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I'll have a look at some custom ROM and see which one I like to install
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As to bugs etc- I've not noticed any more bugs in the SGS3 roms than in any other custom roms, in fact I think the aftermarket Custom Rom chefs these days are producing massively mature product. Haven't flashed anything I'd consider "bleeding edge' in a long time. Last time I had a force close was in the Facebook app, and that's Zuckerberg's fault, not Android's
The App in question has since been updated and runs smooth now.
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If I install a custom ROM, I'm afraid that the camera or other features will have a bug causing it not to function properly but if there's isn't any, then I'll be more than happy to install
JJEgan said:
Why root until you know what root is for as it voids warranty .
Use CF Root
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I know by rooting the phone, it will avoid warranty
JJEgan said:
I listen to music using the S3 everyday, what's the best modification to use for best sound quality?
Subjective try them all .
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How would I know the best one?
JJEgan said:
I only have 100MB bandwidth data to use every month, any settings I should disable to try not over pass the limit?
Your choice but i would turn off data unless you require data .
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I heard there's email sync and others which keep using data, how do I turn them off?
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Also I have a 32GB MicroSD card, is it possible to move apps to SD card for faster performance of loading?
No
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I have looked at few topics about moving apps to SD card, they seems to say you can't, just wondering why?
QUOTE=spoonymoon;34484239]Start here by rooting the phone > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1703488[/QUOTE]
Thanks for the guide
make sure you disabke auto sync that'll ensure you dont go over with data
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How would I know the best one?
Its your ears not my ears it that simple .
I heard there's email sync and others which keep using data, how do I turn them off?
Turn Mobile DATA OFF via the Toggle switches .
jje
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If I install a custom ROM and there's a new version that's out, do I need to reinstall or just apply update?
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If I install a custom ROM and there's a new version that's out, do I need to reinstall or just apply update?
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That depends upon the rom makers instructions full rom or update .
jje
Lither said:
I have purchased the S3 today and really liking it, I want to make it the best out of it,
1. I've updated the firmware to the latest version using Samsung Update, should I use any kernels?
2. Is there any bugs on the latest firmware?
3. Should I root the phone? If so can you provide me the best guide please
4. I listen to music using the S3 everyday, what's the best modification to use for best sound quality?
5. I only have 100MB bandwidth data to use every month, any settings I should disable to try not over pass the limit?
6. Also I have a 32GB MicroSD card, is it possible to move apps to SD card for faster performance of loading?
Thanks
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since i knew android poweramp really great sound.That's why until today i'm using poweramp in my S3.Combination siyah kernel i've got real sound for hardcore n metalcore songs feel's like front of the stage.depend on you to customize it.
sorry for bad english..
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Lither said:
I'll give Siyah kernel a try, there's no need for me to overclock for my daily uses, also kernel is just a tweak of performance to the phone?
I'll have a look at some custom ROM and see which one I like to install
If I install a custom ROM, I'm afraid that the camera or other features will have a bug causing it not to function properly but if there's isn't any, then I'll be more than happy to install
I know by rooting the phone, it will avoid warranty
How would I know the best one?
I heard there's email sync and others which keep using data, how do I turn them off?
I have looked at few topics about moving apps to SD card, they seems to say you can't, just wondering why?
QUOTE=spoonymoon;34484239]Start here by rooting the phone > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1703488
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Thanks for the guide[/QUOTE]
i've done move apps to sd card by follow instruction on this forum.But sometimes i feel something weird on it.Just use Link 2sd and manage it use setting on cyanogen mod..so it's easy to move all apps except system file.But once turn off my S3 my apps lost..then i turn off one more time all apps back to my home screen as well..
Just follow instruction carefully.
I want to change the LCD Density to a higher value on my Galaxy because its all a bit too small for me.
I am using an app called Resolution Changer (and have tried a few other similar apps that do the same job and work fine) to set the the phone to a higher DPI and all becomes much more usable and looks bit bigger and better on screen. Everything works perfectly smoothly except the Samsung Phone/Contacts/Messaging & Camera apps that instantly FC. The Messaging and Camera apps don't matter because I simply use a 3rd party app and the problem gets easily solved. However the Phone/Contacts app is a real problem because the phone becomes useless as "phone".. and using a 3rd party dialer doesn't fix the problem because these add-on dialers still need the native phone app to actually make/receive a call (basically Android 3rd party dialers are actually just a skin on top of the native phone app).
I have been reading that the Phone/Contacts app from 4.2 leak allows for working at higher DPI without any problems or crashes.
Could someone verify this information and if possible, post a download link of the S3 Phone/Contacts app from 4.2 so I can try? I have no idea where to get the correct Phone/Contacts apk
Thanks very much in advance for any feedback or and help in getting the correct file/s.
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!!ALL QUESTIONS GO IN THE Q&A FORUM!! OR THEY MAY BE DELETED!!
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No problem, my bad. I have no idea how to move a thread to the Q&A forum. Just delete this one and Ill post it there. Thanks.
VeEuzUKY said:
No problem, my bad. I have no idea how to move a thread to the Q&A forum. Just delete this one and Ill post it there. Thanks.
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Red Triangle PM a mod to move it
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Red Triangle PM a mod to move it
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Thanks, done! Sorry again.. first time in 5 years as a member in this community I make such a mistake. Cheers.
You can't simply use the apk from 4.2. You'd need the whole rom.
Another suggestion... maybe mention "increase dpi, phone app fc" in title as I think there maybe some modified versions that people may know about?
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rootSU said:
You can't simply use the apk from 4.2. You'd need the whole rom.
Another suggestion... maybe mention "increase dpi, phone app fc" in title as I think there maybe some modified versions that people may know about?
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Thanks. In fact I want to use the same APK in other Samsung devices such as the Galaxy Mega 6.3. The problem is similar and several people mentioned the 4.2 S3 Phone/Contacts app can be used to swiftly replace it on other Samsung machines running 4.2 to fix the issue..
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Thanks. In fact I want to use the same APK in other Samsung devices such as the Galaxy Mega 6.3. The problem is similar and several people mentioned the 4.2 S3 Phone/Contacts app can be used to swiftly replace it on other Samsung machines running 4.2 to fix the issue..
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What I mean is if you're on 4.1.2, the 4.2 apk probably wont work, so you will need to be on the right ROM.. Also you need root if you just want the apks, they're not installable. Probably will work across all 4.2 samsung devices, but not 4.1.2 devices.
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What I mean is if you're on 4.1.2, the 4.2 apk probably wont work, so you will need to be on the right ROM.. Also you need root if you just want the apks, they're not installable. Probably will work across all 4.2 samsung devices, but not 4.1.2 devices.
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Correct. I am already on 4.2 ROMs on my devices and they are all rooted. And certainly the Phone/Contacts apps are not installable. I will just push them directly into the system/app directory and overwrite the current ones. After wipping all of their data & caches & clearing settings on some dependencies plus a reboot, I am hoping it will work. And all is backed, so the risk and liability are zero.. whatever doesn't work or renders any experiment into a failure, is just a CWM Recovery away
So all I need now is a 4.2 ROM Phone/Contacts apks from the S3 and see where that leads me to:highfive:
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Correct. I am already on 4.2 ROMs on my devices and they are all rooted. And certainly the Phone/Contacts apps are not installable. I will just push them directly into the system/app directory and overwrite the current ones. After wipping all of their data & caches & clearing settings on some dependencies plus a reboot, I am hoping it will work. And all is backed, so the risk and liability are zero.. whatever doesn't work or renders any experiment into a failure, is just a CWM Recovery away
So all I need now is a 4.2 ROM Phone/Contacts apks from the S3 and see where that leads me to:highfive:
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Oh right, I think I maybe get it now. Are you saying that none of your devices are an S3?
Download something like Omega or Wanam lite in "Android development". Wanam lite, smaller so quicker to rip the apk's out of. Both deodexed.
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Oh right, I think I maybe get it now. Are you saying that none of your devices are an S3?
Download something like Omega or Wanam lite in "Android development". Wanam lite, smaller so quicker to rip the apk's out of. Both deodexed.
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Thanks a lot for the information. Will try do that. What PC tools/app I need to use to top an apk out if the ROM? Never done it before..
You can use anything like winzip, winrar,.7zip. The roms are just zips so open them and pull out the content you edit
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You can use anything like winzip, winrar,.7zip. The roms are just zips so open them and pull out the content you edit
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Oh OK.. that I know then, simple. I just asked because many ROMs and flashable image zips are just full of IMGs, TARs & BINs instead of actual individual apps and files. I will download the ROMs you suggested (if I can find them) and give it a try. If works I'll post it so other members can do the same if also wanting to chang DPI on their machines. . Thanks again very much