Hi,
I upgraded my SGS2 ICS 4.0.3 version to 4.0.4 version using Samsung Kies. All are successful during upgrades.
But when I use my phone and observe it, i have some issues encountered, like:
1. My phone suddenly switches off even if i have more battery power in notifications bar. This always happen especially when using internet/wifi,like using Facebook,Twitter,Google play ans installing apps.
2. The swipe to adjust brightness at the notifications bar is gone.
3. The Message notification in icon sucks. If we have new message like,one message receive,we see 1 in the SMS icon,right? but in 4.0.4, even if i already read the message, the 1 still appears. and took couple of minutes to gone. This sucks
4. Returning to home, pressing the home button or back button,is lagging.
I got mad with this new update. SO, i downgrade again to 4.0.3 version. I downloaded 4.0.3 firmware and install it using Odin 1.85. The installation was successful. I have again 4.0.3.
Issues i have listed above are gone,BUT,except for my phone suddenly switches off. Still my phone switches of esp using wifi and with some apps that uses internet...even if my battery in notification bar is high.
Does anyone of you encounter this one too? especially in Philippines?
lexyzmass said:
Hi,
I upgraded my SGS2 ICS 4.0.3 version to 4.0.4 version using Samsung Kies. All are successful during upgrades.
But when I use my phone and observe it, i have some issues encountered, like:
1. My phone suddenly switches off even if i have more battery power in notifications bar. This always happen especially when using internet/wifi,like using Facebook,Twitter,Google play ans installing apps.
2. The swipe to adjust brightness at the notifications bar is gone.
3. The Message notification in icon sucks. If we have new message like,one message receive,we see 1 in the SMS icon,right? but in 4.0.4, even if i already read the message, the 1 still appears. and took couple of minutes to gone. This sucks
4. Returning to home, pressing the home button or back button,is lagging.
I got mad with this new update. SO, i downgrade again to 4.0.3 version. I downloaded 4.0.3 firmware and install it using Odin 1.85. The installation was successful. I have again 4.0.3.
Issues i have listed above are gone,BUT,except for my phone suddenly switches off. Still my phone switches of esp using wifi and with some apps that uses internet...even if my battery in notification bar is high.
Does anyone of you encounter this one too? especially in Philippines?
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I think that it is nothing special to your region, as I heard similar reports of German users too.
Try to wipe cache ... and if you have CWM recovery, wipe Dalvik cache as well.
Then you can fix permissions and reboot.
Maybe this can help.
If the issue still exists, try to catch last kernel message file directly on first reboot after a crash (After your phone reboots, grab last_kmsg from /proc folder).
Search for last_kmsg for how to get this file, then have a look at it (or post it again) to see what hapened just before the system crashed.
Maybe it is always the same app causing the system crash.
Good luck !
Yeah best is to do a wipe and flash back to 4.0.4. For me from DXLPA 4.0.3 to DXLPF 4.0.4 the phone felt a lot faster and battery was also better .
So here is what i recommend (This is for Philippines (Globe)) (This will make you lose all your apps) :
1. Download any version of CWM from here
2. Place file in externel SDcard
3. Boot into stock recovery (Press Home + Power + Vol Up) when phone is off
4. Flash the file you got from the recovery
5. When in new recovery do a factory reset
6. Turn phone off
7. Boot in download mode (Press Home + Power + Vol Down) when phone is off
8. Flash this firmware http://www.hotfile.com/dl/177331703/932e573/I9100DXLPF_I9100OLBLPF_GLB.zip.html
When all is done i hope your phone is ok again...
Or....
Bring to samsung service center and tell them about the issues
Wipe cache Wipe Dalvik cache
It_ler said:
I think that it is nothing special to your region, as I heard similar reports of German users too.
Try to wipe cache ... and if you have CWM recovery, wipe Dalvik cache as well.
Then you can fix permissions and reboot.
Maybe this can help.
If the issue still exists, try to catch last kernel message file directly on first reboot after a crash (After your phone reboots, grab last_kmsg from /proc folder).
Search for last_kmsg for how to get this file, then have a look at it (or post it again) to see what hapened just before the system crashed.
Maybe it is always the same app causing the system crash.
Good luck !
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Hi,
can you teach me how to wipe cache ...and wipe Dalvik cache?
I am new to this terms.
Thanks
Jelly Bean installed
hi....i followed all the instructions above.and i am successfully installed Jellybean on my S2. I am now observing how this goes. I will get back soon if i have found some issues or bugs.Thanks friends.
-Grift- said:
Yeah best is to do a wipe and flash back to 4.0.4. For me from DXLPA 4.0.3 to DXLPF 4.0.4 the phone felt a lot faster and battery was also better .
So here is what i recommend (This is for Philippines (Globe)) (This will make you lose all your apps) :
1. Download any version of CWM from here
2. Place file in externel SDcard
3. Boot into stock recovery (Press Home + Power + Vol Up) when phone is off
4. Flash the file you got from the recovery
5. When in new recovery do a factory reset
6. Turn phone off
7. Boot in download mode (Press Home + Power + Vol Down) when phone is off
8. Flash this firmware http://www.hotfile.com/dl/177331703/932e573/I9100DXLPF_I9100OLBLPF_GLB.zip.html
When all is done i hope your phone is ok again...
Or....
Bring to samsung service center and tell them about the issues
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hi. is this the stock firmware of ICS 4.0.4 for the region? thanks.
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i recently updated my sgs2 to 2.3.4 via OTA
b.band i9100xxki1
kernal 2.6.35.7-i9100xwki4-cl575468
build gingerbread.xwki4
unlocked sgs2 from phones4u
however i noticed as soon as i linked my google account to the phone i kept getting the message com.phone.android has stopped and when i clicke force stop it would show that i have no signal i rebooted the phone and didnt connect my google account and its working fine apart from the fact i cant sign into my google account anyone else experiencing the problem or no how to solve it
jason
jbartley88 said:
i recently updated my sgs2 to 2.3.4 via OTA
b.band i9100xxki1
kernal 2.6.35.7-i9100xwki4-cl575468
build gingerbread.xwki4
unlocked sgs2 from phones4u
however i noticed as soon as i linked my google account to the phone i kept getting the message com.phone.android has stopped and when i clicke force stop it would show that i have no signal i rebooted the phone and didnt connect my google account and its working fine apart from the fact i cant sign into my google account anyone else experiencing the problem or no how to solve it
jason
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Try the following:
1. Clear app data:
Go to Settings menu => Applications => Manage applications => All => Dialer => Clear data.
Then reboot the phone.
If that does not help:
2. Wipe cache:
Shut down the phone. Then boot into recovery mode (Volume UP + Home + Power, hold the keys pressed until you see the recovery menu).
Then choose to wipe cache partition.
Then reboot the phone.
If that does not help either:
3. Factory reset:
Shut down the phone. Then boot into recovery mode (Volume UP + Home + Power, hold the keys pressed until you see the recovery menu).
Then choose to make a factory reset.
Then reboot the phone.
If that does not help ... puh ...:
4. Flash the ROM again:
I hope that you will not have to do this.
But just in case, then you should read Intratech's Official Firmware thread here => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
The first post is relevant.
There is a good, detailed and IMO very understandable description how to flash ROMs to your phone using Odin.
I prefer Frankenstein ROMs, as they are non-wipe, stable and build to be combined with any Modem and/or CSC files.
Good luck !
It_ler said:
Try the following:
1. Clear app data:
Go to Settings menu => Applications => Manage applications => All => Dialer => Clear data.
Then reboot the phone.
If that does not help:
2. Wipe cache:
Shut down the phone. Then boot into recovery mode (Volume UP + Home + Power, hold the keys pressed until you see the recovery menu).
Then choose to wipe cache partition.
Then reboot the phone.
If that does not help either:
3. Factory reset:
Shut down the phone. Then boot into recovery mode (Volume UP + Home + Power, hold the keys pressed until you see the recovery menu).
Then choose to make a factory reset.
Then reboot the phone.
If that does not help ... puh ...:
4. Flash the ROM again:
I hope that you will not have to do this.
But just in case, then you should read Intratech's Official Firmware thread here => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
The first post is relevant.
There is a good, detailed and IMO very understandable description how to flash ROMs to your phone using Odin.
I prefer Frankenstein ROMs, as they are non-wipe, stable and build to be combined with any Modem and/or CSC files.
Good luck !
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thank you so much that worked!!!
Hello,
I recently upgraded to 4.0.3 (without reading up) and found that it was a beta release and somethings are not working correctly or crashing a lot.
So I would like to revert back to 2.3.5 however I have had a few problems doing so. When I put 2.3.5 back on, I received a load of force closes of processes (google) to name a few.
I used ODIN to do the update and again to revert back to 2.3.5. Could anyone explain or point me in the right direction of how to do this?
I am using a Galaxy S2 on the orange network. Please let me know if you need anymore information and please post as much information as possible as I only know so much.
Thanks in advance,
Simon
Simon1983uk said:
Hello,
I recently upgraded to 4.0.3 (without reading up) and found that it was a beta release and somethings are not working correctly or crashing a lot.
So I would like to revert back to 2.3.5 however I have had a few problems doing so. When I put 2.3.5 back on, I received a load of force closes of processes (google) to name a few.
I used ODIN to do the update and again to revert back to 2.3.5. Could anyone explain or point me in the right direction of how to do this?
I am using a Galaxy S2 on the orange network. Please let me know if you need anymore information and please post as much information as possible as I only know so much.
Thanks in advance,
Simon
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You are right to use odin, did you do a full data wipe before reverting back.
s.d.oconnor said:
You are right to use odin, did you do a full data wipe before reverting back.
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I don't think I did now you mention it, can you let me know how to do a full wipe and add 2.3.5 back on(link to a stable version)?
1. Shut the POWER OFF
2. Hold the Volume Down button
3. Briefly Press and release the Power button
4. A menu will then appears that let you allows for Fastbook, Recovery, Clear Storage, and Simlock
5. Select Clear Storage by pressing the Volume Down button
6. Quickly Press and release the Power button
7. Select Volume Up for YES and Volume Down for NO
Is this correct?
Nice tags by the way, very welcoming.
Simon1983uk said:
1. Shut the POWER OFF
2. Hold the Volume Down button
3. Briefly Press and release the Power button
4. A menu will then appears that let you allows for Fastbook, Recovery, Clear Storage, and Simlock
5. Select Clear Storage by pressing the Volume Down button
6. Quickly Press and release the Power button
7. Select Volume Up for YES and Volume Down for NO
Is this correct?
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Correct for what ???
never seen this on SGS2 ,
what are you trying to achieve .
jje
A full data wipe then putting 2.3.5 on instead of 4.0.3.
Simon1983uk said:
A full data wipe then putting 2.3.5 on instead of 4.0.3.
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Follow the instructions to wipe in CWM recovery as in the faqs and guides .
phone off hold down power home and vol up buttons release at boot screen .
ignore what you posted totally as they are nothing to do with SGS2
Install older bootloader
Install stock rom .
....................................
Clean Slate for those that balls up the firmware .Or need to return to service or decide if its hardware/firmware problem .
Backup data first if phone is working .
Boot CWM recovery
Mounts and Storage
Format cache data system sd card .
Remove battery
Boot to download mode
Open Odin
flash old bootloader
followed by
Install correct stock firmware .
use usb jig to set rom counter to zero .
jje
My galaxy s3 has been stuck in safe mode for two days now which is frustrating as only the stock apps can be used. I have tried different solutions, which I list below.
How it happened.
I was initially on 4.1.1 and when I woke up I saw a notification to upgrade to 4.1.2, after that it did its thing and rebooted into safe mode.
solutions tried
1. Reboot - didnt work
2. take out battery for few minutes and reboot - didnt work
3. boot into stock recovery to try to factory reset phone, Volume button not working so cant select other option apart from reboot. - didnt work
4. Download stock rom from samfirmware and flash using odin - didnt work
5. Flash CWM using odin, didnt factory reset and flashed custom rom (omega). It boots into safe mode as well
6. Downloaded stock ics firmware, flashed using odin . it boots but stuck on samsung logo.
I dont know what else to do. Although am thinking downgrade the bootloader to one meant for ICS the try to flash to ICS stock rom again, would try this later in the day.
p.s Ignore more signature I own a galaxy s3 as well.
Switch off your phone..
Press the power button..
Once you see the logo screen press and hold the left capacitive button..
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2
zoot1 said:
Switch off your phone..
Press the power button..
Once you see the logo screen press and hold the left capacitive button..
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2
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I already did that....still stuck in safe boot.
alphaola said:
I already did that....still stuck in safe boot.
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I think its:
Switch off your phone..
Press the back or cancel(left) button..
Once you see the logo screen press and hold the left capacitive button..
Hey,
I'm having the exact same issue with my note 2. Wondering if you found a solution.
Anybody can help with this? I am having the same issue
use search, asked and answered too many times
I did search..
I tried everything.
full wipe, cache, dalvik, factory reset and it keeps saying safe mode.
so please help
EDIT:
i just installed slim rom, and it keeps saying safe mode...
s3 safe mode
one way work for me..
1-turn off the phone
2- remove battery
3- short + and - in battery connector for few minute
4-insert battery and turn it on
alphaola said:
My galaxy s3 has been stuck in safe mode for two days now which is frustrating as only the stock apps can be used. I have tried different solutions, which I list below.
How it happened.
I was initially on 4.1.1 and when I woke up I saw a notification to upgrade to 4.1.2, after that it did its thing and rebooted into safe mode.
solutions tried
1. Reboot - didnt work
2. take out battery for few minutes and reboot - didnt work
3. boot into stock recovery to try to factory reset phone, Volume button not working so cant select other option apart from reboot. - didnt work
4. Download stock rom from samfirmware and flash using odin - didnt work
5. Flash CWM using odin, didnt factory reset and flashed custom rom (omega). It boots into safe mode as well
6. Downloaded stock ics firmware, flashed using odin . it boots but stuck on samsung logo.
I dont know what else to do. Although am thinking downgrade the bootloader to one meant for ICS the try to flash to ICS stock rom again, would try this later in the day.
p.s Ignore more signature I own a galaxy s3 as well.
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It's Volume button work fine??
The problem has nothing to do with reboot. As you can see have already mentioned reboot as part of the solutions I tried.
My device is fine with ICS firmwares but has issues with Jellybean (stock and modded rom including CM10.1). Currently am running ICS on it as thats the only way the phone works properly.
I installed 4.0.4 (XAALF2) via Odin, but it got stuck on samsung logo. Then turned it off and flashed CWM to do factory reset as the volume key doesnt work on stock recovery. After that everything worked fine. I was able to update to the latest 4.0.4 via OTA.
The problem is hardware, so you might want to contact Samsung.
I found some information about "Safe Mode".
It seems that every Android phone has a safemode.
"On Samsung’s devices, almost all users will be able to access Safe Mode with by pressing and holding the menu button during start up. If it’s a capacitive menu key, make sure to release and press again each time the LED under the key comes back on. You don’t want to miss the catch for Safe Mode because the button released itself."
Here is the link where i get the information: http://www.tested.com/tech/android/...ds-safe-mode-to-save-a-phone-from-boot-loops/
You can try it this way, maybe it will work.
Good luck.
Ic3y83 said:
I found some information about "Safe Mode".
It seems that every Android phone has a safemode.
"On Samsung’s devices, almost all users will be able to access Safe Mode with by pressing and holding the menu button during start up. If it’s a capacitive menu key, make sure to release and press again each time the LED under the key comes back on. You don’t want to miss the catch for Safe Mode because the button released itself."
Here is the link where i get the information: http://www.tested.com/tech/android/...ds-safe-mode-to-save-a-phone-from-boot-loops/
You can try it this way, maybe it will work.
Good luck.
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I think u missing the point, the phone works fine with 4.0.4 firrmwares, it only get stuck in safe mode when updated to Jellybean 4.1.1 and above. No amount of key combination, factory reset or even custom rom was able to fix the safe boot.
The best option is to send it back to samsung, its definitely hardware issue.
alphaola said:
I think u missing the point, the phone works fine with 4.0.4 firrmwares, it only get stuck in safe mode when updated to Jellybean 4.1.1 and above. No amount of key combination, factory reset or even custom rom was able to fix the safe boot.
The best option is to send it back to samsung, its definitely hardware issue.
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I'am sorry for misunderstanding u. I think you could be right. Maybe it is a hardware issue.
Don't forget to "unroot" and reset the "flash counters".
Greetz.
alphaola said:
My galaxy s3 has been stuck in safe mode for two days now which is frustrating as only the stock apps can be used. I have tried different solutions, which I list below.
How it happened.
I was initially on 4.1.1 and when I woke up I saw a notification to upgrade to 4.1.2, after that it did its thing and rebooted into safe mode.
solutions tried
1. Reboot - didnt work
2. take out battery for few minutes and reboot - didnt work
3. boot into stock recovery to try to factory reset phone, Volume button not working so cant select other option apart from reboot. - didnt work
4. Download stock rom from samfirmware and flash using odin - didnt work
5. Flash CWM using odin, didnt factory reset and flashed custom rom (omega). It boots into safe mode as well
6. Downloaded stock ics firmware, flashed using odin . it boots but stuck on samsung logo.
I dont know what else to do. Although am thinking downgrade the bootloader to one meant for ICS the try to flash to ICS stock rom again, would try this later in the day.
p.s Ignore more signature I own a galaxy s3 as well.
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i did a reboot and it removed the safe mode :good:
My personal experience, i overclocked my SGS3 with Boeffla kernel on ARHD then i got freeze screen and phone reebot into safe mode, I entered into recovery and reebot then everithing was fine again.
Safe mode occurs when something in the phone is not working properly , could be hardware or software, however, stuck on it is not a good signal.
my advice is to send the device to service.
Do not forget to reset flash counter via Triangle Away and flash stock factory firmware.
Good Luck! :good:
note 3 stuck in save mode window
This problem occurs after changing to a new simcard not already installed before in the device.
1. Power off the galaxy note 3.
2. Remove the micro simcard from the slot by sliding.
3. Power on the device without the simcard.
4. It will run in a normal mode, if so, this will actually diagnosed that there is a simcard defined by the administrator as default. In the security setting in setting menu and for protection against theft, the original simcard must be insert to unlock this choice of detection of any change in new simcard. New simcard is defined as strange and theft suspected.
I hope this make you reach some solution for your trouble.
S3 SAFE MODE issue
Plz help....
On my s3 i9300, its always on safe mode. Tried FACTORY DATA RESET. Still on safe mode. Other issue is that on power on and off, back LED turns on for few seconds. Also volume down not working. These issues started after s3 went on safe mode. Any sloution??
shoeb_v said:
Plz help....
On my s3 i9300, its always on safe mode. Tried FACTORY DATA RESET. Still on safe mode. Other issue is that on power on and off, back LED turns on for few seconds. Also volume down not working. These issues started after s3 went on safe mode. Any sloution??
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Same issue here, it is hardware
I went through a lot of threads and not one had a solution. So I will post here what worked for me.
Customer came to my store with Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710T) that was stuck in safe mode. I tried everything on this thread, nothing worked. Luckily I had a older Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710) with a broken screen, so I switched over the motherboard from the customer's phone to the old one - I did connect the customer's original LCD to the motherboard since my old phone had its LCD broken. Powered it on, no safe mode.
So at this point I just transferred the volume buttons flex cable to the customer's phone. Powered it on, no safe mode again.
Hope it helps someone!
Newbie with i717 Unrooted stock JB. Due to apparent lag issues since updating to JB, I would like to improve performance by installing either Padawan or Stock deodexed_DEBLOAT ROM.
1. What are the differences between the 2 ROMS?
2. Where can I find the detailed steps to follow to install the Padawan ROM?
3. Where can I find the detailed steps to follow to install the deodexed_DEBLOAT ROM?
Go to the development thread. Each rom has instructions on how to flash. GL
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I've use the Padawan jb 4.1.2
Its a great ROM. There were still some lag issues that some were experiencing. I did not. Maybe just what you use with it and how. There is also a kernel made just for it allowing over clock(oc) I liked it. Anyway there are a couple other ROMS available. The BlackStar X ( ICS 4.0.4) is a must if you haven't experienced it. Anyway hope this helps a little. Experiment a little....
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using xda premium
I flash everything. There is no other way to know what you will like. It's all about how you use the rom. And remember, every phone responds different to different roms, the phone has a mind of its own. I did enjoy the padawan....great rom! Myself, I'm not much into stock roms though....Just have fun! :cyclops:
Stock deodexed debloated is just at&t official JB deodexed and debloate. You can look up the meaning of deodexed and debloated means getting rid of at&t and samsung crap apps.
With Padawan, the dev took the stock rom (probably the deodexed, debloated rom) and made some performance tweaks.
I have used previous versions of Padawan and they have been rock solid and stable. Paired with the custom OC kernel, it may be the best rom option
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I have always used Padawan since version 4. Bought my note used, unlocked, rooted, then flashed Padawan.
Never felt the need to try another.
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Ash359 said:
I have always used Padawan since version 4. Bought my note used, unlocked, rooted, then flashed Padawan.
Never felt the need to try another.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using xda app-developers app
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You really never tried any other roms?? That is amazing if it be the case. It is too easy to try the many, many great roms out there, to not do so. IMHO. Backups work wonders so you can go back with little hassle. Just curious.
Thanks to all for your help. i717 is currently UNrooted with stock JB 4.1.2. My plan is to flash either the debloated_deodexed ROM or the Padawan ROM (both of which are pre-rooted) using the following procedure:
1 It is not necessary to Root UNrooted phone before starting this procedure
2 Backup items on internal sd card (phone folder) to external SD or Computer
3 Odin307.zip file - extract 4 files to computer Desktop
4 openrecovery-twrp-2.5.0.0-quincyatt.img.tar file - copy to computer Desktop
5 SGH-I717UCMD3_4.1.2_Stock_Deodexed_DEBLOAT.zipfile or Padawan_JB.zipfile - copy to root of External SD Card
6 Unplug phone and power off
7 Open odin3 v3.07.exe on computer desktop and click pda button
8 In pda dialog, browse to desktop and select openrecovery-twrp-2.5.0.0-quincyatt.img.tar file, which puts link to twrp file in pda entry area
9 Put phone in download mode - hold vol down button and plug in usb cable
10 At warning screen, push vol up to continue and go to downloading mode
11 On desktop computer see connection under ID:COM (blue highlight) if no connection, may need to install drivers. curser should be blinking in phone entry area
12 To flash recovery, click start - recovery takes just a few seconds resulting in green bar at top left and RESET in blue highlight (& later PASS in green highlight?)
13 Phone will auto reboot - unplug phone after reboot starts (music tones)
14 Wait for phone to completely reboot and then power off phone
15 Push and Hold vol up & down and push power button
16 At Samsung logo, release power button
17 At Teamwin display, Release vol up & down
18 Push backup & with Boot, Data and System boxes checked, swipe to backup (2-3 min)
19 At finish, swipe to unlock
20 Don't reboot system, backup to screen with buttons
21 Select wipe button & swipe to factory reset
22 Select Advanced Wipe (may require backup to prev screen) & then select system and then swipe to wipe
23 Press Back button or backup arrow one or more times to screen with buttons and then select Install button
24 Find ROM File on SD Card: SGH-I717UCMD3_4.1.2_Stock_Deodexed_DEBLOAT.zip (or Padawan_JB.zip)
25 Select the ROM File with finger and then swipe to confirm flash.
26 After Flash, the word Successful should be displayed
27 Select reboot system (If TWRP offers to fix SU, select do not fix) and leave alone for 10 minutes after it boots up
28 Go thru setup process. e.g., when Use Google Location screen appears, select FINISH, etc
29 At home screen select Apps Icon - ATT Smart WFI is there but most other att apps & bloatware are gone. SuperSU is also there
Two Questions:
1. Does my phone have to be rooted BEFORE I begin the above procedure? (Update - not necessary to Root)
2. Are there any apparent errors in the above procedure?
marose1 said:
Thanks to all for your help. i717 is currently UNrooted with stock JB 4.1.2. My plan is to flash either the debloated_deodexed ROM or the Padawan ROM (both of which are pre-rooted) using the following procedure:
1Unplug phone and power off
2Open odin on computer and click pda button
3Go to desktop and open twrp file, which puts link to twrp file in pda entry area
4Put phone in download mode - hold vol down button and plug in usb cable
5At warning screen, push vol up to continue and go to downloading mode
6On desktop computer see connection under ID:COM (blue highlight) (if no connection, may need to install drivers) Curser should be blinking in phone entry area
7To flash recovery, click start - recovery takes just a few seconds resulting in green bar at top left and RESET in blue highlight (& later PASS in green highlight?)
8Phone will auto reboot - unplug phone after reboot starts (music tones)
9Wait for phone to completely reboot and then power off phone
10Push and Hold vol up & down and push power button
11At Samsung logo, release power button
12At Teamwin display, Release vol up & down
13Push backup & with Boot, Data and System boxes checked, swipe to backup (2-3 min)
14At finish, swipe to unlock
15Don't reboot system, backup to screen with buttons
16Select wipe button & swipe to factory reset
17Select Advanced Wipe (may require backup to prev screen) & then select system and then swipe to wipe
18Press Back button or backup arrow one or more times to screen with buttons and then select Install button
19Find ROM File on SD Card: SGH-I717UCMD3_4.1.2_Stock_Deodexed_DEBLOAT.zip (or Padawan_JB.zip)
20Select the ROM File with finger and then swipe to confirm flash. (If TWRP trys to fix SU, do not fix)
21After Flash, the word Successful should be displayed
22Select reboot system and leave alone for 10 minutes after it boots up
23Go thru setup process. e.g., when Use Google Location screen appears, select FINISH, etc
24At home screen select Apps Icon - ATT Smart WFI is there but most other att apps & bloatware are gone. SuperSU is also there.
Two Questions:
1. Does my phone have to be rooted BEFORE I begin the above procedure?
2. Are there any apparent errors in the above procedure?
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No your phone does not have to be rooted to do all of this. That is by far the BEST and informative procedure I've read. The only thing that is not included in the list is downloading the custom pre-rooted rom onto the sdcard.
marose1 said:
Thanks to all for your help. i717 is currently UNrooted with stock JB 4.1.2. My plan is to flash either the debloated_deodexed ROM or the Padawan ROM (both of which are pre-rooted) using the following procedure:
1Unplug phone and power off
2Open odin on computer and click pda button
3Go to desktop and open twrp file, which puts link to twrp file in pda entry area
4Put phone in download mode - hold vol down button and plug in usb cable
5At warning screen, push vol up to continue and go to downloading mode
6On desktop computer see connection under ID:COM (blue highlight) (if no connection, may need to install drivers) Curser should be blinking in phone entry area
7To flash recovery, click start - recovery takes just a few seconds resulting in green bar at top left and RESET in blue highlight (& later PASS in green highlight?)
8Phone will auto reboot - unplug phone after reboot starts (music tones)
9Wait for phone to completely reboot and then power off phone
10Push and Hold vol up & down and push power button
11At Samsung logo, release power button
12At Teamwin display, Release vol up & down
13Push backup & with Boot, Data and System boxes checked, swipe to backup (2-3 min)
14At finish, swipe to unlock
15Don't reboot system, backup to screen with buttons
16Select wipe button & swipe to factory reset
17Select Advanced Wipe (may require backup to prev screen) & then select system and then swipe to wipe
18Press Back button or backup arrow one or more times to screen with buttons and then select Install button
19Find ROM File on SD Card: SGH-I717UCMD3_4.1.2_Stock_Deodexed_DEBLOAT.zip (or Padawan_JB.zip)
20Select the ROM File with finger and then swipe to confirm flash. (If TWRP trys to fix SU, do not fix)
21After Flash, the word Successful should be displayed
22Select reboot system and leave alone for 10 minutes after it boots up
23Go thru setup process. e.g., when Use Google Location screen appears, select FINISH, etc
24At home screen select Apps Icon - ATT Smart WFI is there but most other att apps & bloatware are gone. SuperSU is also there.
Two Questions:
1. Does my phone have to be rooted BEFORE I begin the above procedure?
2. Are there any apparent errors in the above procedure?
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If you go to rootgalaxynote.com there is a video that takes you through it step by step.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using xda app-developers app
I ran padawan but now I'm running debloated. Some reason it runs smoother on my phone
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using xda app-developers app
I have tried few other ROM before Padawan, but I like the stability of Padawan.
I am now running Telus official JB and debloated it myself. Padawan JB is AT&T based, and it is missing few things that I am looking for, but Telus has them.
I am just wishing ptmr will do a new version of Nebula, which is like Padawan, but based on Telus.
4.1.2 ends up getting laggy and extremely slow for me...clearing cache and such helps but always goes back ... I've flashed all of them .....4.2.2 is smoother on my device
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Hi guys,
i updated my galaxy alpha to lollipop but i found a little big problem: recent button doen's work anymore. It doens't even light when pressed. I read some threads here on xda about people experiencing this issue and i decided to open a new thread to try to fix this kind of problem.
As first "fix" i found helpful enable the super sensitive touch.
And you guys?
if u a using the G850f model, try to backup your data. Then do a complete data and cache wipe (hard reset) then install a clean lolipop update and see if it will work.
Sent from my SM-G850F using Tapatalk
Mbofhor said:
if u a using the G850f model, try to backup your data. Then do a complete data and cache wipe (hard reset) then install a clean lolipop update and see if it will work.
Sent from my SM-G850F using Tapatalk
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I have same issue. And tried to backup my data and install a clean lollipop. Doesn't work.
Yes i tried it too but doesn't work.
tried it all. Flash, reflash, downgrade upgrade but no luck. it only works if i downgrade to 4.4. I also tried dowgrading to a xef csc kk then upgrading to lollipop xef but the damn key doesnt wanna work.
if i wipe from recovery then it goes through but givea an error saying somethibg **** E: cant find storage
i see the s5 topic they have problem like you...recent app and home key for them dos not worck ... im going to update mine to nighte i report my work wish me luck
ok i just finish flashing android 5 ...im from iran and my recent butten worck fine..my phone was not rooted before
I know exactly the answer to the Recent app keys not working after lollipop update. It only doesn't work when phone is in high temperature. I also experienced it but when i let my phone cool down. It worked perfectly fine
robry28 said:
I know exactly the answer to the Recent app keys not working after lollipop update. It only doesn't work when phone is in high temperature. I also experienced it but when i let my phone cool down. It worked perfectly fine
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Yup you are right - however my phone is cool but still no left key. if i put it in the fridge then it works for a few mins.
on 4.4 never had this issue.
xef personal conclusion
hy, im from romania and flashed in odin the xef lollipop last night
till now no problem, works like a charm, slightly more performant than kk and more battery saver, recent app button works, im happy, so far no issues! ...finger cross....
fore the ones with issues try to update like me, with odin in these steps:
!!! charge phone battery to 100% with wall plug and make sure your phone is a free carrier type - the SM-G850F. download the france lollipop xef from samsung firmware site and download odin 3.10 from same place. unpack odin to a folder and then unpack the firmware downloaded to same odin folder.
1. backup to pc, cloud, etc. all you need - optional, but dont cry after for loosing your naked girl pics
2. shut down phone and make a factory reset - enter with volum up+home+power
DO NOT RESET THE CACHE - ONLY RESET DATA/FACTORY RESET
3. start odin and after this restart from earlier bootloader, let the phone start normally like after every normal reset but when ask for setup (first window screen where asks for language, accessibility, etc) dont begin anything and shut down the phone - press power and choose shutdown
4. start phone in download mode with vol. down+home+power and when in, select continue, a window with odin mode will appear
5. now connect phone to pc and in odin should appear as recognised, the square become blue and shows the com port number
6. in odin select the AP button and choose the firmware unpacked, unzipped, with the .md5 at the end of the name
7. make sure the RE-PARTITION checkhole is unchecked and the freset time and autorestart are checked, and hit start to begin flash
8. be patient and wait to finnish, it has several steps like copying (a blue line in download mode), restarting and upgrading/deleting things, restarting again and showing the galaxy alpha logo - DO NOT TOUCH IT, LET THE PHONE TO FINNISH, and after few minutes the amazing setup window appear !
9. disconnect the phone from computer, close odin, and shut down the phone!
10. start the phone in bootloader with vol. up+home+power and make a factory reset/wipe data but do not delete/reset the cache after, just data/factory reset
11. restart phone and enjoy your lollipop
if all this is made like i said then you should encounter no issues!
give feedback for help or if issues appear!
same problem
same me
try to very clean all flash
no backup, no use old file.
i try to flash with new clean phone.
soft left button not work too.
natz said:
same me
try to very clean all flash
no backup, no use old file.
i try to flash with new clean phone.
soft left button not work too.
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Mine also not working when phone is high temperature. Try cooling it down
I have updated to lollipop without any reset.
Have not found any bugs jet.
I was wondering maybe it has something to do with the region your phone comes from, according to the recent button not working?
I had the same problem, and I did this:
Went to Chrome - Settings - Combine Tabs and Apps. I deactivated the option, and by mistake, hit the back button, and started working.
Eventhough the option is Deactivated, when I press the left button, I can see Chorme's tabs wtithin the Recents Apps.
After that had to install and app from Google Play, and after doing so, the button stoped working again. I restarted de phone, and 20 minutes later, the button started working. I have no clue of what's going on.
kepiro said:
hy, im from romania and flashed in odin the xef lollipop last night
till now no problem, works like a charm, slightly more performant than kk and more battery saver, recent app button works, im happy, so far no issues! ...finger cross....
fore the ones with issues try to update like me, with odin in these steps:
!!! charge phone battery to 100% with wall plug and make sure your phone is a free carrier type - the SM-G850F. download the france lollipop xef from samsung firmware site and download odin 3.10 from same place. unpack odin to a folder and then unpack the firmware downloaded to same odin folder.
1. backup to pc, cloud, etc. all you need - optional, but dont cry after for loosing your naked girl pics
2. shut down phone and make a factory reset - enter with volum up+home+power
DO NOT RESET THE CACHE - ONLY RESET DATA/FACTORY RESET
3. start odin and after this restart from earlier bootloader, let the phone start normally like after every normal reset but when ask for setup (first window screen where asks for language, accessibility, etc) dont begin anything and shut down the phone - press power and choose shutdown
4. start phone in download mode with vol. down+home+power and when in, select continue, a window with odin mode will appear
5. now connect phone to pc and in odin should appear as recognised, the square become blue and shows the com port number
6. in odin select the AP button and choose the firmware unpacked, unzipped, with the .md5 at the end of the name
7. make sure the RE-PARTITION checkhole is unchecked and the freset time and autorestart are checked, and hit start to begin flash
8. be patient and wait to finnish, it has several steps like copying (a blue line in download mode), restarting and upgrading/deleting things, restarting again and showing the galaxy alpha logo - DO NOT TOUCH IT, LET THE PHONE TO FINNISH, and after few minutes the amazing setup window appear !
9. disconnect the phone from computer, close odin, and shut down the phone!
10. start the phone in bootloader with vol. up+home+power and make a factory reset/wipe data but do not delete/reset the cache after, just data/factory reset
11. restart phone and enjoy your lollipop
if all this is made like i said then you should encounter no issues!
give feedback for help or if issues appear!
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raleau said:
I had the same problem, and I did this:
Went to Chrome - Settings - Combine Tabs and Apps. I deactivated the option, and by mistake, hit the back button, and started working.
Eventhough the option is Deactivated, when I press the left button, I can see Chorme's tabs wtithin the Recents Apps.
After that had to install and app from Google Play, and after doing so, the button stoped working again. I restarted de phone, and 20 minutes later, the button started working. I have no clue of what's going on.
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Thank bro. I'll try this.
raleau said:
I had the same problem, and I did this:
Went to Chrome - Settings - Combine Tabs and Apps. I deactivated the option, and by mistake, hit the back button, and started working.
Eventhough the option is Deactivated, when I press the left button, I can see Chorme's tabs wtithin the Recents Apps.
After that had to install and app from Google Play, and after doing so, the button stoped working again. I restarted de phone, and 20 minutes later, the button started working. I have no clue of what's going on.
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Still doesn't work.
I always do factory reset, dalvic & cash & than flash new rom,ater instalig it I wipe dalvic again .
All working ,except in new Eudemony V4(5.0.2) deodex break recovery & stack on EULA Data conection.
possible solution - NONE, till region versions come out
i start to believe more and more that this issue has to do with region scrambling software glitches - scientifically said
probably some regions are compatible and some aren't
I tried to change the settings in display settings by increasing the sensitivity and it works. Eureka!:victory:
Try it for yourself.. go to settings under display.
Same issue will it work with other 5.x roms?
I have the same issue. I have not rooted this phone yet. I sent it back to Virgin and they downgraded it back to 4.4.4 then sent it back "fixed". Since I got no feedback I thought it must have been an issue during the update. So I updated again and Recent apps is still not working. I am using an app that brings up the menu for now. I am hoping that 5.1 will fix this issue anyone know the odds on that? Also I am willing to root and loose warranty IF it will work under a custom Rom (or will it not because the ROM would be based on 5.0.1?) Is downgrading pretty risky? I have only rooted with my nexus 4 and moto G and only ran Cyangenmod. so I am not sure of the risks of downgrading. (I remember it being risky in my iphone days). Any thoughts or suggestions?