Help me friendssss. - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Today I did a factory reset of my device samsung galaxy s3 which is on stock rom. Everything is okay but the only problem is that when I try to install facebook from playstore it gives an error 'file package is invalid'. Same is the case for qeep messenger and hotspot. Besides these few apps all other apps downloaded and installed successfully. I did alot of digging and tried every mentioned trick but it didn't work for me. If someone knows how to fix it so plz guide me through.
Thanks in advance.

swahmad76 said:
Today I did a factory reset of my device samsung galaxy s3 which is on stock rom. Everything is okay but the only problem is that when I try to install facebook from playstore it gives an error 'file package is invalid'. Same is the case for qeep messenger and hotspot. Besides these few apps all other apps downloaded and installed successfully. I did alot of digging and tried every mentioned trick but it didn't work for me. If someone knows how to fix it so plz guide me through.
Thanks in advance.
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i hope this might help you: http://gizmostorm.com/how-to-fix-package-file-is-invalid-error-on-google-play-store/

sriram231092 said:
i hope this might help you: http://gizmostorm.com/how-to-fix-package-file-is-invalid-error-on-google-play-store/
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No luck

backup your data and try flashing custom rom. first install CWM recovery thru desktop Odin and wipe everything.
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backup your data. try : flash CWM recovery thru desktop Odin. flash a custom rom.
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I don't want my s3 to loose its virginity (by being rooted) . BTW I just thought something from my mind and implemented and it just worked perfecto' . I used vpn for it. And it succeeded. But I still don't know what main problem is because I can download all other apps without any kind of vpn but not few ones which I mentioned earlier. Well cheers to me

Factory reset is your next choice .
jje

JJEgan said:
Factory reset is your next choice .
jje
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Well this is what first caused the problem so I wouldn't recommend it.
I think that flashing with Odin and wipe should be the definitve solution to his problem.
You can also try to reinstall the Play Store to see if the problem goes away.

swahmad76 said:
Today I did a factory reset of my device samsung galaxy s3 which is on stock rom. Everything is okay but the only problem is that when I try to install facebook from playstore it gives an error 'file package is invalid'. Same is the case for qeep messenger and hotspot. Besides these few apps all other apps downloaded and installed successfully. I did alot of digging and tried every mentioned trick but it didn't work for me. If someone knows how to fix it so plz guide me through.
Thanks in advance.
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God damn. Seems like we've got a snake in the forums.
I'll can pest control first thing in the morning.. Lol
CyanogenModded Very China-like, from my Samsung Galaxy S III
LG Familyguy59/Beatsleigher

You have some remnants of the old installs hanging round.
You have two options:
1) Do a Mega Wipe, then flash again
2) Use a root explorer, go to data/data/ then find the files that are hanging around and delete.

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[Q] Unrooted phone but SkyGo thinks it's roote

Hi
I've unrooted my phone because I'm missing SkyGo and also couldn't get updates easily via Kies. Titanium Backup won't even show as an icon, SuperSU gives an error when starting and ROM Toolbox says root access is required. All of this would confirm to me that my phone is not rooted and in addition the phone's status is 'normal'.
So why does SkyGo still tell me my phone is rooted and it won't support rooted devices?
Also, when I connect to KIES to look for updates, why does it tell me my firmware is not supported?
I downloaded stock 4.1.2 ROM from SAMOBILE and the build number is JZO54K.I9300XXEMA1. Baseband version is I9300XXELLA.
Do I need to do anything else?
Thanks, Paul
paullong22 said:
Hi
I've unrooted my phone because I'm missing SkyGo and also couldn't get updates easily via Kies. Titanium Backup won't even show as an icon, SuperSU gives an error when starting and ROM Toolbox says root access is required. All of this would confirm to me that my phone is not rooted and in addition the phone's status is 'normal'.
So why does SkyGo still tell me my phone is rooted and it won't support rooted devices?
Also, when I connect to KIES to look for updates, why does it tell me my firmware is not supported?
I downloaded stock 4.1.2 ROM from SAMOBILE and the build number is JZO54K.I9300XXEMA1. Baseband version is I9300XXELLA.
Do I need to do anything else?
Thanks, Paul
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Try a factory reset.
k6? said:
Try a factory reset.
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Thanks for such a speedy response. Being a bit of a novice at all of this, will I lose any data or settings if I factory reset? Do I do this by holding down vol up, home and power or through "Back up and reset" in settings?
Thanks, Paul
you will lose all the apps and data
Glebun said:
you will lose all the apps and data
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Ouch - not a good idea then.
Any other suggestions on my original post please?
One the Sky Go post .
Two contact Sky Go developer or forum Sky .
when I connect to KIES to look for updates, why does it tell me my firmware is not supported?
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same answer as always codes match no firmware on the server .Flash stock rom via Odin if you want an update or try the identical multiple same question posts for an answer .
paullong22 said:
Ouch - not a good idea then.
Any other suggestions on my original post please?
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A factory reset after flashing stock firmware is the only thing (if I understand correctly ) you can do.
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A friend had the same Problem
He Wiped Dalvik/Cache und fixed Permissions then it worked
Alpa Cino said:
A friend had the same Problem
He Wiped Dalvik/Cache und fixed Permissions then it worked
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Thanks for that idea. Will I lose data?
Regarding other threads, I have searched for quite a long time looking for the information on Sky Go and Kies that I need but haven't found solutions. I might be looking in the wrong places, but no luck yet.
Paul
paullong22 said:
Thanks for that idea. Will I lose data?
NO
jje
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It was worth a try, but wiping cache sadly didn't work.
paullong22 said:
It was worth a try, but wiping cache sadly didn't work.
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You'll lose data but a factory reset is your only option.
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What about Skys own forum ???
jje
I suspect Sky won't help you Unfortunately.
The reason they do not allow access from rooted phones is from a security point of view. .
It is much easier on a rooted phone to find ways of recording from the app etc and sky obviously won't allow that .
So I guess your decision comes down to what is more important to you. ..
The ability to watch Sky Go?
Or the functionality and features of a rooted phone.
I personally chose the latter. ..
There are plenty of ways to skin a fish
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k6? said:
Try a factory reset.
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Got the same problem. downloaded root checker, OTA rootkeeper, Superuser. Displays "root: no access." Did factory reset but no change.
Downloaded SU but displays "No SU binary installed". Help pls.
Thanks, Chie
What model phone do you have this is I9300 only .
Sky go
k6? said:
Try a factory reset.
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I cleared data and clear cache in sky go app and that works my phone was rooted
Wales51 said:
I cleared data and clear cache in sky go app and that works my phone was rooted
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Thanks, this worked for me!

No OS Installed. Stuck In Bootloop. Offering Donation To Helper.

Hey people.
I rooted my ANDROID HTC ONE from T mobile, using a guide I found on here and the all in one toolkit.
I am using TWRP newest 2.5.0.0, I can access the bootloader and recovery, and have been sat here now looking for answers for about 5 hours.
It freezes on the HTC quietly brilliant screen.
Also says that there is no OS installed.
I am looking for help via TEAMVIEWER, or someway to get my phone working.
If you need more information please let me now ASAP so I can give it you.
UPDATE: Okay people I successfully installed the XenonHD ROM and it is now stuck in bootloop i have tried clearing the cache and it doesn't do anything, this is the only ROM that is currently working.
I have searched the net searched the post and still nothing.
I am almost got my phone back guys and am willing to DONATE or repay the favour via modding something through XBOX or whatever I can.
Please contact me soon as possible.
I am still on TEAMVIEWER.
Changed my recovery to ClockWorkMod Touch.
Still need help?
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osmosizzz said:
Still need help?
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Yeah mate, really bad.
Can you offer any help please.
ScouseCarl said:
Hey people.
I rooted my ANDROID HTC ONE from T mobile, using a guide I found on here and the all in one toolkit.
I am using TWRP newest 2.5.0.0, I can access the bootloader and recovery, and have been sat here now looking for answers for about 5 hours.
It freezes on the HTC quietly brilliant screen.
Also says that there is no OS installed.
I am looking for help via TEAMVIEWER, or someway to get my phone working.
If you need more information please let me now ASAP so I can give it you.
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There have been a lot of posts on similar issues. You can "sideload" a ROM via ADB commands from your computer. If you can get into recovery, your phone can be fixed. I haven't done this myself (still stock), but do a search on google or xda on sideloading a ROM from ADB.
stevedebi said:
There have been a lot of posts on similar issues. You can "sideload" a ROM via ADB commands from your computer. If you can get into recovery, your phone can be fixed. I haven't done this myself (still stock), but do a search on google or xda on sideloading a ROM from ADB.
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Already tried sideloading, said it was complete successfully on the phone and on the computer, never worked still says no OS installed.
ScouseCarl said:
Already tried sideloading, said it was complete successfully on the phone and on the computer, never worked still says no OS installed.
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Did you clear the cache? Also, I've seen some people have to format the partitions.
EDIT: But formatting does not seem to be needed if you sideloaded successfully.
stevedebi said:
Did you clear the cache? Also, I've seen some people have to format the partitions.
EDIT: But formatting does not seem to be needed if you sideloaded successfully.
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Tried all that, Any chance you could try helping VIA teamviewer, you now more about it than me I think i could of done it in wrong order or use a bad ROM or KERNAL..
Teamviewer Info:
ID: 928 366 143
PASS: 8119
Im on now just looking for anyone to help. I will have a notepad up so when you access my laptop just let me now your from here.
ScouseCarl said:
Tried all that, Any chance you could try helping VIA teamviewer, you now more about it than me I think i could of done it in wrong order or use a bad ROM or KERNAL..
Teamviewer Info:
ID: 928 366 143
PASS: 8119
Im on now just looking for anyone to help. I will have a notepad up so when you access my laptop just let me now your from here.
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Sorry, I've not even rooted my phone, and I would not want to use your device as a learning tool. Let me look around and see if I can find a nandroid backup.
EDIT: Nope, I don't see one. Try opening a thread requesting a nandroid back for your recovery.
stevedebi said:
Sorry, I've not even rooted my phone, and I would not want to use your device as a learning tool. Let me look around and see if I can find a nandroid backup.
EDIT: Nope, I don't see one. Try opening a thread requesting a nandroid back for your recovery.
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Ok thanks.
Still looking for help guys. Really need my phone up and running, I got a job to run.
UPDATE: Installed XENONHD ROM and it has got passed the HTC Quietly Brilliant screen and moved onto their load up screen.
BUT, then resets backs to the HTC load up screen then back to there's.
Any more help is appreciated and am willing to donate to them for getting my phone back online.
ScouseCarl said:
UPDATE: Installed XENONHD ROM and it has got passed the HTC Quietly Brilliant screen and moved onto their load up screen.
BUT, then resets backs to the HTC load up screen then back to there's.
Any more help is appreciated and am willing to donate to them for getting my phone back online.
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I think i will be able to help you, am at work atm but when i get home around 6:30 pm est i will teamviewer with you to try to get you back on track.
ScouseCarl said:
UPDATE: Installed XENONHD ROM and it has got passed the HTC Quietly Brilliant screen and moved onto their load up screen.
BUT, then resets backs to the HTC load up screen then back to there's.
Any more help is appreciated and am willing to donate to them for getting my phone back online.
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You have to be careful with No o.s installed .
Normally if u reboot when u see that you'll brick.
Without a o.s you have no bootloader..
I bricked my s3 and had to jtag it when it said no o.s I rebooted and black blank screen nothing.
I've had this happen also when choosing format system and format data /media some reason it botches the boot up .
My only fix was to sideload a rom or wipe factory and restore a nandroid .
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iamfightaa said:
I think i will be able to help you, am at work atm but when i get home around 6:30 pm est i will teamviewer with you to try to get you back on track.
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Thankyou.
How long is that about as I am in UK.
lojak29 said:
You have to be careful with No o.s installed .
Normally if u reboot when u see that you'll brick.
Without a o.s you have no bootloader..
I bricked my s3 and had to jtag it when it said no o.s I rebooted and black blank screen nothing.
I've had this happen also when choosing format system and format data /media some reason it botches the boot up .
My only fix was to sideload a rom or wipe factory and restore a nandroid .
Sent from my M7 using xda premium
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No i got a ROM working, the XenonHD.
I am basically I think stuck in a bootloop, I am currently sideloading the ROM again wiped the data and that.
So going to check again inabit.
After all that did you try erasing cache one more time? Maybe through recovery or fastboot?
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iamfightaa said:
I think i will be able to help you, am at work atm but when i get home around 6:30 pm est i will teamviewer with you to try to get you back on track.
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Thanks for helping him. I just didn't feel comfortable working on this when I have not done it on my own phone first.
Okay guys i will add a thanks to all your posts.
My phone is now working I got it to stop bootlooping but just need a little help to check if my phone is rooted and what not.
So how can i check since I have nothing on my phone including the playstore or anything.
ScouseCarl said:
Thankyou.
How long is that about as I am in UK.
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in about 2 - 3 hours from now.
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ScouseCarl said:
Okay guys i will add a thanks to all your posts.
My phone is now working I got it to stop bootlooping but just need a little help to check if my phone is rooted and what not.
So how can i check since I have nothing on my phone including the playstore or anything.
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my recomendation is that you get s -off and supercid asap so next time you run into a similar problem you can just install any ruu(note only do this if your phone has no official ruu) and work it out from there.
ScouseCarl said:
Okay guys i will add a thanks to all your posts.
My phone is now working I got it to stop bootlooping but just need a little help to check if my phone is rooted and what not.
So how can i check since I have nothing on my phone including the playstore or anything.
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What ROM did you flash? It should say if it was rooted (most are).
ScouseCarl said:
Thankyou.
How long is that about as I am in UK.
No i got a ROM working, the XenonHD.
I am basically I think stuck in a bootloop, I am currently sideloading the ROM again wiped the data and that.
So going to check again inabit.
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What you need to do is this exactly .
Dload a rom on pc reboot recovery on phone first .IMORTANT FIRST FORMAT SYSTEM.
Then when that's done choose factory reset.
Rename the rom to Rom.zip or anything you want but make sure it says.zip
Sometimes sideload won't work if roms not renamed , that's mentioned in another thread about sideloading.
Then sideload the rom
Let it load and install .
When it reboots itl take a while .
I just did this to my HTC one the other day after I got stuck after formating data media .
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lojak29 said:
What you need to do is this exactly .
Dload a rom on pc reboot recovery on phone first .IMORTANT FIRST FORMAT SYSTEM.
Then when that's done choose factory reset.
Rename the rom to Rom.zip or anything you want but make sure it says.zip
Sometimes sideload won't work if roms not renamed , that's mentioned in another thread about sideloading.
Then sideload the rom
Let it load and install .
When it reboots itl take a while .
I just did this to my HTC one the other day after I got stuck after formating data media .
Sent from my M7 using xda premium
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Yeah my phone is currently working now, but I have no play store nor do I now if my phone is rooted.
I have a custom ROM on it XenonHD. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2290785
That one.
Just currently trying to get to grips on how to work it and that.
I can't download the playstore because it says it is currently installed but it is nowhere to be seen.

[Q] Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 unable to turn on wifi.

Hi, my Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3.
My device is bought in Singapore.
Its my first time rooting my device.
Ran into a problem that I couldn't turn on my wifi anymore. (tried wifi fixer app and turning airplane mode on and off)
I have successfully rooted my device as verified with the Root Checker App.
I have downloaded all the files from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2330598
I should done all steps correctly.
After I have done those steps, I downloaded Simons_JB_Rom_v100_based_on_AMH1.zip
from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2374899
Transferred it into my phone then I proceeded on installing the Custom ROM.
I've backed up my stuffs through the the recovery.
I have reset my phone to factory settings, wiped the cache partition, wiped Delvik cache.
I did a restart but i did not see any "Yellow exclamation logo".
After all, I proceeded on to install the ROM.
I cant turn on my wifi from now on. I've tried to download the "Wifi Fixer" app but it wont work.
I got a feeling that I have not erased my previous stock ROM but I proceeded on to installing the custom ROM.
Any kind souls out there who can help me or give me some links that I could refer to?
Thank you in advance! :fingers-crossed:
UPDATE:
I've tried installing Cassie's XtraLiteRom.
Downloaded from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2372863
But I ran into some errors and the installation was aborted.
Ignore the error at the end of th install its installed ok
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thering1975 said:
Ignore the error at the end of th install its installed ok
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The installation of the Cassie's XtraLiteRom wont complete at all. I cant get the wifi work at all.
krisyap said:
The installation of the Cassie's XtraLiteRom wont complete at all. I cant get the wifi work at all.
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You need to do a complete wipe and install a stock rom and verify if the phone works. If it does then start again with rooting etc. If not return it for a replacement or repair.
Kangburra said:
You need to do a complete wipe and install a stock rom and verify if the phone works. If it does then start again with rooting etc. If not return it for a replacement or repair.
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As mentioned in the first post, I did it all correctly? i think i am only unsure on how to do a complete wipe. i restored back to the previous backup. it is working again. but i wish to have a custom ROM installed.
krisyap said:
As mentioned in the first post, I did it all correctly? i think i am only unsure on how to do a complete wipe. i restored back to the previous backup. it is working again. but i wish to have a custom ROM installed.
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Just install the custom Rom over the top of the old one, no need to do factory reset or wipe anything. The custom roms are based on stock anyway.
Try that and see how it goes.
krisyap said:
As mentioned in the first post, I did it all correctly? i think i am only unsure on how to do a complete wipe. i restored back to the previous backup. it is working again. but i wish to have a custom ROM installed.
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I have same problem like you, and I finally fail back to stock rom of my region. Then get the root access and delete all bloatware.
So any update of your case, maybe we have the same root cause
I know that this thread is very old but I didn't want to make a new topic on something that was similiar to the problem I was having, apoliges if making a new thread was the right thing. I just really need you all's help.
I'm in need of some assistance.
I have my Galaxy Mega on Metro Pcs. Woke up today and decided to root it or at least ( attempt ) to root it myself. I looked up a couple tutorials and eventually did it. BUT, due to me being inexperienced I didn't make a "backup" of anything.
So now, I'm stuck with a Galaxy Mega that seems to be rooted on another platform other than Metro's. I also am unable to use the Wifi feature, and it seems that I can't transfer files via USB - PC
I tried reverting my mistake but I don't think I'm flashing the right thing. Can someone please guide me in the right direction as to flashing this Mega back to the way it was. I don't want to bother with the root anymore, I just want the phone back to the way it was.
I'd really appreciate any help you gentlemen could give me.
Bran95 said:
I know that this thread is very old but I didn't want to make a new topic on something that was similiar to the problem I was having, apoliges if making a new thread was the right thing. I just really need you all's help.
I'm in need of some assistance.
I have my Galaxy Mega on Metro Pcs. Woke up today and decided to root it or at least ( attempt ) to root it myself. I looked up a couple tutorials and eventually did it. BUT, due to me being inexperienced I didn't make a "backup" of anything.
So now, I'm stuck with a Galaxy Mega that seems to be rooted on another platform other than Metro's. I also am unable to use the Wifi feature, and it seems that I can't transfer files via USB - PC
I tried reverting my mistake but I don't think I'm flashing the right thing. Can someone please guide me in the right direction as to flashing this Mega back to the way it was. I don't want to bother with the root anymore, I just want the phone back to the way it was.
I'd really appreciate any help you gentlemen could give me.
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you can get the firmware from here: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SGH-M819N&pcode=0
download the zip file. than unzip it and flash it through odin.
That site doesn't have the firmware for the U.S. Galaxy Mega 6.3
Any other link I could try?
Bran95 said:
That site doesn't have the firmware for the U.S. Galaxy Mega 6.3
Any other link I could try?
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yes it does. thats the link
bnb25 said:
yes it does. thats the link
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I followed the link but I don't see where the it says United States after I check Galaxy Mega 6.3
I could be doing something wrong, but I'm sure I'm choosing the proper Mega Model.
After I click country, there is no option for America/United States
Bran95 said:
I followed the link but I don't see where the it says United States after I check Galaxy Mega 6.3
I could be doing something wrong, but I'm sure I'm choosing the proper Mega Model.
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you'd be better off using kies. try using kies: http://www.samsung.com/us/kies/#downloadWindows
bnb25 said:
you don't choose anything, just scroll down on the page. you'd be better off using kies.
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Ohk. Now I see it. Download, going to try what you suggested now.
Bran95 said:
Ohk. Now I see it. Download, going to try what you suggested now.
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I'd just try using kies. it will give you the firmware update and take it back to stock with no root and no custom recovery. http://www.samsung.com/us/kies/#downloadWindows
bnb25 said:
I'd just try using kies. it will give you the firmware update and take it back to stock with no root and no custom recovery.
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Oh really? That's great news. So if I update via Kies.. The phone should go back to full factory restoration is what your saying? I really hope this works, installing Kies as we speak.
Bran95 said:
Oh really? That's great news. So if I update via Kies.. The phone should go back to full factory restoration is what your saying? I really hope this works, installing Kies as we speak.
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yes. I just used it to update the firmware. it took it back to stock.
bnb25 said:
yes. I just used it to update the firmware. it took it back to stock.
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I appreciate your help mate. I did the restore via Kies, it worked flawlessly. I am so relieved.
I'd shake your hand if I could.. xD
Bran95 said:
I appreciate your help mate. I did the restore via Kies, it worked flawlessly. I am so relieved.
I'd shake your hand if I could.. xD
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Glad it worked for you. :good:
Bran95 said:
That site doesn't have the firmware for the U.S. Galaxy Mega 6.3
Any other link I could try?
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You can check xxucna2-firmware-for-galaxy-mega-6.3. i think it is US Based..
http://androidcentral.us/2014/01/in...d-4-2-2-xxucna2-firmware-for-galaxy-mega-6-3/ :good:

[q] gs4 sch-i545

Need help so lost try to make it as short as possible.
Phone Info:
- Samsung Galaxy S4 Verizon
- Model SCH-I545
- Build JSS15J.I545VRUEMK2
- Android 4.3
Ok, I tried Rooting my Phone and I use the Soft Root that was linked by someone on the forums. Gave me SuperUser Icon and used a app that checks to see if its Rooted and said it was. Now tried using some Root app's like GameCih and it tells me I need Root Admin or Root Privileges, something to that nature, and cant use the app. Iv been trying to remove that Soft Root but cant Figure it out. Used Odin3 and redid that .tar file for my Build. All when good and got everything the same as a fresh phone, but booting up still has the Pad Lock Icon and Custom logo on it and SuperU Icon. So I cant seem to unroot it, Tried to use the I545ALL-IN-ONE-TOOL posted on these forums but cant get it to working.
So what I need so to get this unrooted and back to factory default, and Rooted the right way, with I545ALL-IN-ONE-TOOL??. Please Help
GiZmO-San said:
Need help so lost try to make it as short as possible.
Phone Info:
- Samsung Galaxy S4 Verizon
- Model SCH-I545
- Build JSS15J.I545VRUEMK2
- Android 4.3
Ok, I tried Rooting my Phone and I use the Soft Root that was linked by someone on the forums. Gave me SuperUser Icon and used a app that checks to see if its Rooted and said it was. Now tried using some Root app's like GameCih and it tells me I need Root Admin or Root Privileges, something to that nature, and cant use the app. Iv been trying to remove that Soft Root but cant Figure it out. Used Odin3 and redid that .tar file for my Build. All when good and got everything the same as a fresh phone, but booting up still has the Pad Lock Icon and Custom logo on it and SuperU Icon. So I cant seem to unroot it, Tried to use the I545ALL-IN-ONE-TOOL posted on these forums but cant get it to working.
So what I need so to get this unrooted and back to factory default, and Rooted the right way, with I545ALL-IN-ONE-TOOL??. Please Help
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Did you flash the no wipe tar?...if so use the full wipe tar file...you will lose your app data but it will restore to 100% full unrooted mdk...the all in one will work after that
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jamesd1085 said:
Did you flash the no wipe tar?...if so use the full wipe tar file...you will lose your app data but it will restore to 100% full unrooted mdk...the all in one will work after that
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Sorry...I missed that you are on mk2...flash the full stock Odin tar for that version...the all in one package doesn't work on mk2...before flashing stock in Odin try the saferoot for 4.3...it should get you your full root access
jamesd1085 said:
Did you flash the no wipe tar?...if so use the full wipe tar file...you will lose your app data but it will restore to 100% full unrooted mdk...the all in one will work after that
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Sorry...I missed that you are on mk2...flash the full stock Odin tar for that version...the all in one package doesn't work on mk2...before flashing stock in Odin try the saferoot for 4.3...it should get you your full root access
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That is what I used is the Saferoot, wasnt sure of the name, but just looked it up and thats what i have on my pc. Also I dont know how to flash it.. do I use the same Odin3 program for that? or is there another method.(Also is the Full wipe a different tar file?)
Edit: Ok I got it Flashed and back to stock now is there anything other then SafeRoot? that did not work the first time I tried it.
GiZmO-San said:
That is what I used is the Saferoot, wasnt sure of the name, but just looked it up and thats what i have on my pc. Also I dont know how to flash it.. do I use the same Odin3 program for that? or is there another method.(Also is the Full wipe a different tar file?)
Edit: Ok I got it Flashed and back to stock now is there anything other then SafeRoot? that did not work the first time I tried it.
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There are a few other methods...but I don't know them...I do know the other methods safety and security was questionable... Hence saferoot was made by trusted devs here...it should work...all the posts I have seen said they got successful root...did you open the supersu app that was installed and allow it to update binaries?... That is a very important step...if you did then make sure if you try this method again you follow each step it tells you...I don't know exactly how the process goes as I'm on4.2.2 and have to use the all in one tool for root...good luck...if it doesn't work hopefully someone who can help will chime in
jamesd1085 said:
There are a few other methods...but I don't know them...I do know the other methods safety and security was questionable... Hence saferoot was made by trusted devs here...it should work...all the posts I have seen said they got successful root...did you open the supersu app that was installed and allow it to update binaries?... That is a very important step...if you did then make sure if you try this method again you follow each step it tells you...I don't know exactly how the process goes as I'm on4.2.2 and have to use the all in one tool for root...good luck...if it doesn't work hopefully someone who can help will chime in
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Thank you. You have been very helpful. I'll try it again since i know how to flash it back to stock now
If anyone else knows a way please let me know. I just want a clean install and remove all this Verizon bloatware.
(Did it all again and Game Killer still says "root privilege needed" SuperSU is updated even re-download it and reset phone anyone know whats up with this?)
GiZmO-San said:
Thank you. You have been very helpful. I'll try it again since i know how to flash it back to stock now
If anyone else knows a way please let me know. I just want a clean install and remove all this Verizon bloatware.
(Did it all again and Game Killer still says "root privilege needed" SuperSU is updated even re-download it and reset phone anyone know whats up with this?)
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Anyone else have any info for me?
I need help UN-Rooting Verizon S4
I have a verizon s4 (SCH_1545) I had it rooted about three months ago. But now I need it unrooted so I can send it back to verizon for warranty issues. Can someone please help me do this? I am told that I need to reset the binary counter as well. SMH....
I'm not a computer guy....can someone walk me through this hard procedure please?
hydrashock40 said:
I have a verizon s4 (SCH_1545) I had it rooted about three months ago. But now I need it unrooted so I can send it back to verizon for warranty issues. Can someone please help me do this? I am told that I need to reset the binary counter as well. SMH....
I'm not a computer guy....can someone walk me through this hard procedure please?
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several threads pertaining to unrooting
hydrashock40 said:
I have a verizon s4 (SCH_1545) I had it rooted about three months ago. But now I need it unrooted so I can send it back to verizon for warranty issues. Can someone please help me do this? I am told that I need to reset the binary counter as well. SMH....
I'm not a computer guy....can someone walk me through this hard procedure please?
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hydrashock40 why are you stealing my Post. Im still stuck in the same spot. Is saferoot really the only Option that i have?
GiZmO-San said:
hydrashock40 why are you stealing my Post. Im still stuck in the same spot. Is saferoot really the only Option that i have?
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If you want to go back to clean stock. ..just odin. .
Sent from my SCH-I545 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
decaturbob said:
If you want to go back to clean stock. ..just odin. .
Sent from my SCH-I545 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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No thats not it, I want to get a working Root that I can use GameCih or Gamekiller. What I get is "Root Privileges Needed" when ever I trying to choose a program.
GiZmO-San said:
No thats not it, I want to get a working Root that I can use GameCih or Gamekiller. What I get is "Root Privileges Needed" when ever I trying to choose a program.
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I think he was replying to the other guy asking how to unroot
GiZmO-San said:
Anyone else have any info for me?
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Don't use gamekiller or gamecih - apparently they won't work on a SELinux enforcing-mode phone.
k1mu said:
Don't use gamekiller or gamecih - apparently they won't work on a SELinux enforcing-mode phone.
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Any other suggestions then? also was reading that you need ...something-strap... in order to be able to install custom Roms, is there one that you can direct me to that is just a clean Rom with just Google stuff on it i.e play store, chrome, gmail app etc. Tired of all this Verizon stuff, it just keeps updating and updating, how to ppl live with this lol
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Any other suggestions then? also was reading that you need ...something-strap... in order to be able to install custom Roms, is there one that you can direct me to that is just a clean Rom with just Google stuff on it i.e play store, chrome, gmail app etc. Tired of all this Verizon stuff, it just keeps updating and updating, how to ppl live with this lol
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Nope, I have no idea what these applications do, but a quick search on the forums basically leads to the conclusion that they're not ready for 4.3.
Given the build you're running, you're stuck with SELinux Enforcing since you can't replace the kernel. You'll need to find something else to do whatever you're trying to do.
GiZmO-San said:
Any other suggestions then? also was reading that you need ...something-strap... in order to be able to install custom Roms, is there one that you can direct me to that is just a clean Rom with just Google stuff on it i.e play store, chrome, gmail app etc. Tired of all this Verizon stuff, it just keeps updating and updating, how to ppl live with this lol
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there are plenty of threads...here is one that all S4 owners should look at first....surprise u didn't see it, its a sticky
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606501

[Q] Bricked My Phone

Hey everyone and thanks for your help.
I deleted what seemed to me to be some worthless apps from my galaxy pocket neo using an app and now my phone is stuck on the boot screen. I have tried factory resetting my phone and after rebooting my phone will go through the original setup process, but ultimately after going through all the menus my phone becomes unresponsive. I am thinking that I need a new os.
I have seen the other help thread "stuck on boot logo" and I tried to understand the directions giving there, but have so far been unable to resolve anything. If I could get some clear instructions as to what might fix my phone I'd appreciate it.
nosrednaski said:
Hey everyone and thanks for your help.
I deleted what seemed to me to be some worthless apps from my galaxy pocket neo using an app and now my phone is stuck on the boot screen. I have tried factory resetting my phone and after rebooting my phone will go through the original setup process, but ultimately after going through all the menus my phone becomes unresponsive. I am thinking that I need a new os.
I have seen the other help thread "stuck on boot logo" and I tried to understand the directions giving there, but have so far been unable to resolve anything. If I could get some clear instructions as to what might fix my phone I'd appreciate it.
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Flash Samsung stock ROM for your phone and baseband using Odin. It should be back to normal. It will be back to unrooted factory state.
Alternatively, if your cwm is still working, just flash a ROM zip after wiping data, cache, advamced->dalvik cache.
Do mounts and storage-> mount system->format system in CWM before flashing ROM if above 2 methods do not work (though I'm very sure one of them would work)
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Make sure that you flash the ROM of Samsung s5312 and not the one mentioned in the Odin guide. Search for it .
I can't seem to find a site that will let me download the stock rom. All of the rom sites bring me to uploaded.net and I dead end there... Is there something I am missing on that website?
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problem app system
May be you remove any important system app so i think you should install stockrom by odin or install custom rom ) there are many nice rom such as: cm11 , cm10.1
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I can't seem to find a site that will let me download the stock rom. All of the rom sites bring me to uploaded.net and I dead end there... Is there something I am missing on that website?
Thanks!
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Hi, have you found a solution to your issue? I am also stuck at the moment.
Never found a rom
bilicool said:
Hi, have you found a solution to your issue? I am also stuck at the moment.
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I never did. I had to buy another phone.
nosrednaski said:
I never did. I had to buy another phone.
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Ah i see. My apologies, I managed to fix it but it took a while. I had to download the official firmware from sammobile and flash it through odin. When i did that again i was stuck on the boot animation, but what i did was to go into my recovery and wipe cache, dalvik and also user data just to make certain and voila! phone works fine now.
I'm so sorry about your situation man, maybe you can try what i tried if you still got your phone. Its good as a spare!
Well done Sir!
I already spent a full work day on the sucker >.> I am just bitter and can't be bothered. Haha. Glad you were successful though!

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