Total noob - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello everybody,
This is my very first post on here and im new to android phones after having iphones for years.
I have a galaxy s3 and im keen to get it rooted so i can start doing some crazy stuff on it, more because im a bit bored and hacking is cool, lol.
Any step by step guides for beginners. And i do mean beginners. Some of the terminology used on here is baffling.
I look forward to many more posts on here.
Cheers in advance
Jim
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raymondbowon said:
Hello everybody,
This is my very first post on here and im new to android phones after having iphones for years.
I have a galaxy s3 and im keen to get it rooted so i can start doing some crazy stuff on it, more because im a bit bored and hacking is cool, lol.
Any step by step guides for beginners. And i do mean beginners. Some of the terminology used on here is baffling.
I look forward to many more posts on here.
Cheers in advance
Jim
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first you have to root it with Odin....
you need this... http://go.android-hilfe.de/v1/redir...n.html&cache=6M7D92TQIROG9CER78KG5PRCFURLI7CP
and this https://androidfirmwares.net/Tools/Download/8
start odin.... choose PDA and the File you download: CF-Root-SGS3-vX.X.tar
start your S3 with Power+Home+Volume Down.... and the security question you answer with Volume up
dont forget to connect USB Cabel
look at the Picture... it must be all like that
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and then klick on start and wait
Odin say it to you when everything is finished. the window at odin will be blue...

Cheers for replying.
Looks like a simple enough process.
Could still do with a lengthy guide on dos and donts. Some of that went straight over my head, lol.
Anyone post a link to a rooting sticky for noobs?
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to root is very simple... and all you have on the phone stays there...
i am sorry that i dont write perfekt English... and all links i have for root S3 are all in German....
i tried to write as good as i could....

I used you tube to confirm written directions to root and it so easy to do when u watch it first. Just search root glaxy s3 and it will bring it all right up for you if I can get a link I will
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Try this link
http://m.youtube.com/index?&desktop_uri=/
Dont know if I got link right dont use his download links as this is just to show u what to do with your own files downloaded
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natthewife said:
I used you tube to confirm written directions to root and it so easy to do when u watch it first. Just search root glaxy s3 and it will bring it all right up for you if I can get a link I will
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Try this link
http://m.youtube.com/index?&desktop_uri=/
Dont know if I got link right dont use his download links as this is just to show u what to do with your own files downloaded
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you are right... i also look such things on youtube and thats great.. :good:

Related

build.prop

Hello people!
I'm with a big problem here. First, I'm a newbie on Android, but I searched a lot before do this question. Ok, I bought a SGSIII some days ago, and I did a root on it. So, I wanted to change the resolution of cell phone: I edited build.prop to 240DPI, and rebooted the phone.
But so, Samsung's TouchWiz stopped working! And I can't access Root Explorer anymore... I installed Android Tools on my PC, and I tried to push, remount, use adb shell (+su, +mount on system partition), but nothing works. I ALWAYS find a new error. For example, after mount the partition in the shell (and exit, of course), I got "Permission denied" on adb push. Just see:
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Anybody knows what I should do?
Thanks ^^
Try reflash with your original firmware using odin.
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Try android commander
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Make a flashable zip and flash it through cwm
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Adb remount command won't work unless you flash an insecure kernel or use insecure adbd app from chainfire. If you can boot into your mobile and getting launcher force crash better push a secondary launcher app like apex or nova via Adb and reboot now use the second launcher to make changes. Stock launcher will jot work @ 240 dpi
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Arsaw said:
Try reflash with your original firmware using odin.
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Wrong info mate.
《tapatalked from galaxy s3》
nodstuff said:
Make a flashable zip and flash it through cwm
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i think this is the best option...
get any flashable zip..uynzipit and look at it...youl qquickly get where to put build.prop and what to modify... then compress it (without the old signature) again and sign it
launcher keep crushing because stock touchwizz doesn't support another dpi. you should mod it or find one moded
bala_gamer said:
Adb remount command won't work unless you flash an insecure kernel or use insecure adbd app from chainfire. If you can boot into your mobile and getting launcher force crash better push a secondary launcher app like apex or nova via Adb and reboot now use the second launcher to make changes. Stock launcher will jot work @ 240 dpi
《tapatalked from galaxy s3》
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Wrong info mate.
《tapatalked from galaxy s3》
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I'm just stupid! How I didn't think this? It worked man! Thank you! s2
Thanks to all people tried to help me too (Arsaw, E_Goldstein, nodstuff, bala_game and pelpa87)! I don't know how to sign in a Flashable Zip, but it doesn't care any more. I'll unroot this device, else I'll do stupidties again...
admkhbr said:
I'm just stupid! How I didn't think this? It worked man! Thank you! s2
Thanks to all people tried to help me too (Arsaw, E_Goldstein, nodstuff, bala_game and pelpa87)! I don't know how to sign in a Flashable Zip, but it doesn't care any more. I'll unroot this device, else I'll do stupidties again...
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If u wish i can help you to make one
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(HELP) My Phone is Not Showing SIgnals nor Kernal

Hello Something is seriously wrong my i9100G.
I installed CM 10.1 it was perfectly perfectly untill next day i wasn't getting phone signals so I decided to get back to stock rom XXLPQ 4.0.3 but now I am not getting phone signals and also basband and kernal is missing. need help how I can sort it out.
Post a screenshot of your device information. What do you mean baseband and kernel is missing? Also, try flashing a new modem if you are experiencing a lack of signal. Refer here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1131950
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themadba said:
Post a screenshot of your device information. What do you mean baseband and kernel is missing? Also, try flashing a new modem if you are experiencing a lack of signal. Refer here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1131950
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Here's the image
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as you can baseband is not showing and kernal is not from stock rom. :/
Dial *#06# and tell me if you re getting imei
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1264021
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Omaxe said:
Dial *#06# and tell me if you re getting imei
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1264021
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nope unable to see the IMEI any help plz
shez555 said:
nope unable to see the IMEI any help plz
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Do you have a backup of EFS?
Plod72 said:
Do you have a backup of EFS?
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He dont have... He's a complete newbie
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Omaxe said:
He dont have... He's a complete newbie
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Nope no EFS backup though I should have it. any suggestions what should I do ???
M not experienced with this.. Dont worry i'll do a bit research for you
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*BUMP* can anyone help me around here :/

My rom does not work.

i use dsixda's Android Kitchen build rom.the resource is from RUU.
it can't flash to my phone with ClockworkMod_Recovery_6.0.2.7.when it is begin,the phone reboot.
Now i use ClockworkMod_Recovery_6.0.2.8, it works well
Honestly it could be any number of problems. I have found that its some what easier to flash the RUU root the RUU then use adb pull and pull everything from the phone then build the ROM from that. Just my 2 cents.
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xchang168 said:
i use dsixda's Android Kitchen build rom.the resource is from RUU.
it can't flash to my phone with ClockworkMod_Recovery_6.0.2.7.when it is begin,the phone reboot.
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did you wipe cache/data (factory reset) in recovery?
can a mod please move this to the correct section.
munchy_cool said:
did you wipe cache/data (factory reset) in recovery?
can a mod please move this to the correct section.
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There's a good spot in xda university
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also I just read that the ROM needs to be decrypted to be used with the kitchen and I am pretty sure the one you used was not.
here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2092469
i use an another update-binary and updater-script, i can't flash it now, why?
xchang168 said:
i use an another update-binary and updater-script, i can't flash it now, why?
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did you even read any of the posts made and this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2092469
Ill never understand the mentality if people like this. My school is full of kids who ask how to do everything instead of doing their own research.
Most of the time, the information is already available to them from material right in front of their noses. Yet they still want to be spoon fed.
Ugg
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How much experience do you have in java? I'm guessing none. I've been into android for about 4 years (theming), learning java for over a year and I still won't attempt to dev a Rom. In other words, really learn this stuff before you brick your phone or worse, someone else's phone. If you can't debug your own work, you're a lost cause.
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Android kitchen doesn't support our device,theirs your problem
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Also wrong place ,this should be in Q&A
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CovXX said:
Android kitchen doesn't support our device,theirs your problem
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Also wrong place ,this should be in Q&A
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Yes the kitchen does I used it last night and it worked perfectly it also says it supports DROID dna
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CovXX said:
Android kitchen doesn't support our device,theirs your problem
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Also wrong place ,this should be in Q&A
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It is fully supported and chances are he is not flashing an unsecure boot which leaves him stuck ((0you need read write kernels0))
or how about cut the pohone off and run adbl logcat command then turn phone on
Didnt hear about the update,my bad
Now, i use ClockworkMod_Recovery_6.0.2.8,it works well.:laugh:

Program Monitor Widget From S1 To S3 ?!??!

Can Anyone Give Me That Widget In The Picture Down Below
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And This From The Widget List
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Go to sammobile, download a GT-I9000 ROM, extract the tar and open the system.img in winrar, then go to the app folder and find the app.
It may or may not work though
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Search out SAMMOBILE
delsus said:
Go to sammobile, download a GT-I9000 ROM, extract the tar and open the system.img in winrar, then go to the app folder and find the app.
It may or may not work though
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Get Galaxy S i9000 ROM on sammobile and deodex it!:laugh:
delsus said:
Go to sammobile, download a GT-I9000 ROM, extract the tar and open the system.img in winrar, then go to the app folder and find the app.
It may or may not work though
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Yup , i Have Galaxy S GT-I9000 And i Just Install Root Explorer And i Go To System > App > And i Copy SamsungWidget_ProgramMonitor And i Send it On The S3 And i Press Install it's Says's : App Not Installed >> Theres A Sulotion
delsus said:
Go to sammobile, download a GT-I9000 ROM, extract the tar and open the system.img in winrar, then go to the app folder and find the app.
It may or may not work though
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Well, this is a real long process.
He can go to the SAMSUNG APPS store and he can get one specially designed for Galaxy S III.
I used to use it when i bought the phone long ago (on ICS).
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You can see this. The APPLICATION MONITOR thing.
It is resizable too. You can see all the active apps. And close it right from the home screen.
*This screenshot is taken from "PURELOOK HD ROM", this is not my own.*
supreethms said:
Well, this is a real long process.
He can go to the SAMSUNG APPS store and he can get one specially designed for Galaxy S III.
I used to use it when i bought the phone long ago (on ICS).
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You can see this. The APPLICATION MONITOR thing.
It is resizable too. You can see all the active apps. And close it right from the home screen.
*This screenshot is taken from "PURELOOK HD ROM", this is not my own.*
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But i Want it In The Stock Galaxy S3 ROM <<< Thankyou Anyway
wrong section
Didn't notice it was in Samsung app store, bit OP you will be able to use it on the stock s3 ROM if you download it from the Samsung app store.
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HXH8 said:
But i Want it In The Stock Galaxy S3 ROM <<< Thankyou Anyway
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Then you will need to open a stock rom and replace the app and its files .Rebuild the image and flash it .
jje
You can download from the Samsung app store
CyanogenModded Very China-like, from my Samsung Galaxy S III
LG Familyguy59/Beatsleigher
Thank's For All >> i Found it in Samsung Apps :fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed: Thank's A Lot

what is exact model?

hi guys i bought an motorola razr to online site its second hand. i dont know what is the exact model of this. i dont know it is xt912 or xt910 or where it came from.when i first touch it i found in the setting its xt912 but i know it can be install in xt910 or vice versa. know it is xt910 CM 11. btw it has 'AU' print in the back , i did search and i cant find about it. so guys can you help me. i attached photo TIA
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See on the back, near the bottom, read the text, it will be having the model number.
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where i cant find it
dorolan05 said:
where i cant find it
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Post a clearer picture of your back
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It seems like xt910.
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thanks
Ty. But i have a question. I can flash stock xt910 rom. Without problem .so it is xt910?
dorolan05 said:
Ty. But i have a question. I can flash stock xt910 rom. Without problem .so it is xt910?
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Yes.
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Did you already flash it?
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Please post a clearer picture of your phone's back so that i can confirm
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yes ive done a few times..
i cant post clearer because some text in the back is fades.
anw. i have a question. i deleted my cid and i forgot to buckup it ,the problem when i bootup using BP tools or if i have SS or BMM. im having a hard time to boot it up completely sometimes i get bootloop or some times its compltely booting. is this the effect of having deleting cid?
i think i found the real model
hello. i did some research about some text found in the back cover of my phone. some clear text. and i want to confirm if its xt909 or IS12M. because when i was searching for 'type name' coz this text is very clear text and i found out this is xt909 btw the type name:M0C68.
this is the pdf file i found please can u confirm? so i dont have any problem regarding flashing. thank you very much.
here the link
http://www.motorola.com/rtte/MEDocs...R_XT909_GPPD_3176_AND_3407 (Rev 8-6-2012).pdf
dorolan05 said:
hello. i did some research about some text found in the back cover of my phone. some clear text. and i want to confirm if its xt909 or IS12M. because when i was searching for 'type name' coz this text is very clear text and i found out this is xt909 btw the type name:M0C68.
this is the pdf file i found please can u confirm? so i dont have any problem regarding flashing. thank you very much.
here the link
http://www.motorola.com/rtte/MEDocs...R_XT909_GPPD_3176_AND_3407 (Rev 8-6-2012).pdf
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Yes it is xt909
And if you are want to solve the bootup problems, backup your apps using Titanium Backup, reflash the stock ROM (or custom ROM) and restore your data.
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thanks for time. now i should have to read about my xt909

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