Thought S3 was dying... stock ROM fixed it? - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi all. I was running Slimbean ROMs on my S3 for ages without issue, when out of the blue the phone began to lock up, freeze or randomly reboot. I tried a different radio to no avail.
Thinking it was the flash memory starting to fail, I restored it to factory/unrooted ready for warranty.
Now the phone is working fine. No crashes. Just terrible Touchwiz.
Anyone have any idea what this could be?
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Lynt said:
Hi all. I was running Slimbean ROMs on my S3 for ages without issue, when out of the blue the phone began to lock up, freeze or randomly reboot. I tried a different radio to no avail.
Thinking it was the flash memory starting to fail, I restored it to factory/unrooted ready for warranty.
Now the phone is working fine. No crashes. Just terrible Touchwiz.
Anyone have any idea what this could be?
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You just a bad flash that's all.

SignetSphere said:
You just a bad flash that's all.
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I considered that. But 2 in a row? And why would my ROMs have been stable for weeks, then suddenly go bad?

Lynt said:
I considered that. But 2 in a row? And why would my ROMs have been stable for weeks, then suddenly go bad?
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Well... things happen. There are a thousand of reasons why that happens and why it becomes unstable suddenly. Ask yourself then do some research.

Hi
I had the same issue.. Running liquid smooth for the last 6 months then random reboots, hanging and crashing.
Restored known working nandroid and still had same issue.
Since going back to stock its working great. Very strange..

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Angry [ROM] 08-26-2012 LIQUID-DESENSED36 *v1.1* JMOD Bluetooth Crash/bootloop

Didn't see anywhere in the thread if the bluetooth was or wasn't working. Just though I'd let you guys know that bluetooth crashes my Tbolt. I've tried it a few times, just turning it on crashes and when I try to view the bluetooth menu. And now I'm stuck in a bootloop. This is my first post and due to the sight rules I can't post on the actual thread, perhaps a mod can move this to it. Otherwise this has been great!
Try flashing the imoseyon kernal. This should fix your Bluetooth issues.
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You're talking about this one, correct?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1086518
I see that it is a GB kernel and this is an ICS rom. I don't know if that makes a difference. Still pretty new at this, that's why I'm asking.
My apologies. No you cannot use this with ICS. Its early in the morning and thought I read the title to be about Jesters other ROM Jellyblur (GB ROM themed to look like ICS). There are no custom kernals yet for the Thunderbolts ICS until HTC drops the source. I will try to re-create this issue and I will get back with you unless someone gives a solution before me lol. Once again my apologies.
If you are in a bootloop you may have to re-wipe and re-install the ROM. It may have been a bad flash if BT was not working and caused a bootloop.
EDIT: although irrelevent for this ROM, the link you provided is an outdated custom kernal. The Dev has since then updated to 6.2.1
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Ok cool. I wasn't sure. Good thing I didn't just try it, haha. I ended up wiping it all and reflashing. Haven't tried bluetooth after new install though.
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So the bluetooth doesnt work with this rom?
As far as I've tried, no. But like baronmxc said, it could be a bad flash. I'm gonna try when I get back from class in a couple hours.
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Swannyman17 said:
Didn't see anywhere in the thread if the bluetooth was or wasn't working. Just though I'd let you guys know that bluetooth crashes my Tbolt. I've tried it a few times, just turning it on crashes and when I try to view the bluetooth menu. And now I'm stuck in a bootloop. This is my first post and due to the sight rules I can't post on the actual thread, perhaps a mod can move this to it. Otherwise this has been great!
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Hi,
Well you are in luck I had the exact same problem today and finally found the fix. I was using the . 9 radio was working fine so thought its ok but since bluetooth was my only issue I flashed ( in hboot) the . 19 radio and now no bluetooth problem. Not only turn it on and off able to use it!
Phone has not rebooted once since I did this.
Hope this helps you out,
Bryan
Swannyman, I suggest you to try out what trapperjohn found before you wipe. I have also heard reports of the latest radio fixing these issues also.
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trapperjohn said:
Hi,
Well you are in luck I had the exact same problem today and finally found the fix. I was using the . 9 radio was working fine so thought its ok but since bluetooth was my only issue I flashed ( in hboot) the . 19 radio and now no bluetooth problem. Not only turn it on and off able to use it!
Phone has not rebooted once since I did this.
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Is this the radio you're talking about?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1605557
Yes and flash that in hboot
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Good news! I flashed it and it works great, even sent a file both ways to make sure. Thanks a ton trapperjohn.
Swannyman17 said:
Good news! I flashed it and it works great, even sent a file both ways to make sure. Thanks a ton trapperjohn.
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Great!
I love it when a plan comes together.
I also notice alot more 4g speed.
That bootloop sucks.
I wonder if this radio came out when the leak was initially released.
Would explain why on gingerbread we didn't see a big change but obviously the minor change in it was for ics.
Thanks,
Bryan
trapperjohn said:
Great!
I love it when a plan comes together.
I also notice alot more 4g speed.
That bootloop sucks.
I wonder if this radio came out when the leak was initially released.
Would explain why on gingerbread we didn't see a big change but obviously the minor change in it was for ics.
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Yeah, it must have but I'm glad to be out of that mess with the bootloop. Thanks again!
Since the problem got solved...figured I'd jump in with a couple issues that I'm having with this rom.
1* I go into settings and to my apps. When I click an app and it brings up the space used and other info...everything says computing and doesn't show a value. I'm trying to move my apps to the SD and it does nothing since they wont compute. Anybody with this issue...a fix?
2* When I get a SMS, the LED keeps blinking after the message is closed or replied to. It stops after a few minutes, but its annoying. I have GoSMS.
trrubicon06 said:
Since the problem got solved...figured I'd jump in with a couple issues that I'm having with this rom.
1* I go into settings and to my apps. When I click an app and it brings up the space used and other info...everything says computing and doesn't show a value. I'm trying to move my apps to the SD and it does nothing since they wont compute. Anybody with this issue...a fix?
2* When I get a SMS, the LED keeps blinking after the message is closed or replied to. It stops after a few minutes, but its annoying. I have GoSMS.
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1. Wait and let it total all the apps before entering to move them. It may take a minute if you have a lot of apps.
2. That's a bug with gosms. I never could figure out a fix other than disabling the led notification.
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I finally got them moved, but it would take 1-4 minutes a piece to move. And when I try to uninstall an app, it just says uninstalling and hangs on that screen.
trrubicon06 said:
I finally got them moved, but it would take 1-4 minutes a piece to move. And when I try to uninstall an app, it just says uninstalling and hangs on that screen.
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Hi,
Have you rebooted since installing the rom?
Usually a reboot and waiting 5 after boot corrects this problem.
Thanks,
Bryan
trapperjohn said:
Hi,
Have you rebooted since installing the rom?
Usually a reboot and waiting 5 after boot corrects this problem.
Thanks,
Bryan
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Yes, a few times. Everything from moving or uninstalling is jacked
trrubicon06 said:
Yes, a few times. Everything from moving or uninstalling is jacked
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Hi,
What about reseating the sdcard?
Thanks,
Bryan

Laggy after a while....

After use for a while....the screen gets real unresponsive. To the point where if I try to scroll down on FB...it will actually register a click instead of a swipe and open up the picture I happen to swipe over.....anyone else???
Galaxy S III I747
fmllc said:
After use for a while....the screen gets real unresponsive. To the point where if I try to scroll down on FB...it will actually register a click instead of a swipe and open up the picture I happen to swipe over.....anyone else???
Galaxy S III I747
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This only happens to me when I'm trying to use my phone while it is plugged in and charging. It acts all crazy, but once I unplug it the thing works fine. I pretty much keep my phone in ECO mode and haven't switched that off to see if it makes a difference.
Same here. I keep my phone on ECO mode and have no issues with responsiveness, except for once in a while when it's plugged in and charging.
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That's horse ****! Someone has to come up with a fix for this! Doesn't eco mode cap the processors at 1.1 or something?
LGOG E970
Seems cycling the screen off and back on will get rid of the lag....until it happens again....lol
LGOG E970
I don't have that problem at all with mine. I am unlocked, rooted and running Notach's Base ROM.
jamesc760 said:
I don't have that problem at all with mine. I am unlocked, rooted and running Notach's Base ROM.
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I DO have that problem with mine. I am unlocked, rooted and running nottach's Base ROM the problem has reoccurred with the stock ROM and versions 0.5, 0.6.5 and 0.7.3 .
It's probably a kernel-level memory or CPU issue because for most people it appears to be a specifically time-based problem. The longer your uptime is, the worse the problem gets. Reboot your phone and the problem goes away for awhile.
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Have you tried restarting your phone lol. I've never lagged once.
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amrando said:
I DO have that problem with mine. I am unlocked, rooted and running nottach's Base ROM the problem has reoccurred with the stock ROM and versions 0.5, 0.6.5 and 0.7.3 .
It's probably a kernel-level memory or CPU issue because for most people it appears to be a specifically time-based problem. The longer your uptime is, the worse the problem gets. Reboot your phone and the problem goes away for awhile.
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Amrando, inflammatory and unhelpful statements aren't going to win you any help with your problems. It's just alienating those that would otherwise help you out and gets you reported to the mods.
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amrando said:
I DO have that problem with mine. I am unlocked, rooted and running nottach's Base ROM the problem has reoccurred with the stock ROM and versions 0.5, 0.6.5 and 0.7.3 .
It's probably a kernel-level memory or CPU issue because for most people it appears to be a specifically time-based problem. The longer your uptime is, the worse the problem gets. Reboot your phone and the problem goes away for awhile.
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I've edited your post. This is a great example of the same phone, running a similar set up behaving completely different. The user you quoted wasn't doing anything other than stating that they don't have this problem so chill out a little and accept that each person can have a different experience and opinion. If you've got nothing useful to say, say nothing.
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AvRS

S III heats up!! :(

Hello xda
I'm getting a problem..
Sometimes my phone heats up while charging that it starts bootlooping!
But today battery was about 15% and I didn't put it on charge.. then also it started bootloop. My dad put it on charging and it keeps on rebooting and it was so hot when I came back!!
Actually, why is it rebooting again n again? It was working so fine from 2-3 days n I did nothing!
I'm using foxhound 2.4 on stock kernel.
I just wanna know that is it a hardware issue?? or what?
as it's a new phone so it tenses me.. and I didn't started development on it yet
bought around 2 weeks ago
Try re-flashing the rom but with Siyah kernel. This is what i run and it's perfect. I run overclock @ 1.7ghz and get no excess heat. Also 20 hour batrery life under standard use.
Search before asking, Ask before acting and you will succeed.
jonniboi1985 said:
Try re-flashing the rom but with Siyah kernel. This is what i run and it's perfect. I run overclock @ 1.7ghz and get no excess heat. Also 20 hour batrery life under standard use.
Search before asking, Ask before acting and you will succeed.
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So u mean it's not an hardware issue?
And its just a kernel or rom issue?? Right?
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I can't see it being a hardware issue, no. Especially if all was fine before flashing the ROM. It May be issues with the rom and stock kernel.
Search before asking, Ask before acting and you will succeed.
jonniboi1985 said:
I can't see it being a hardware issue, no. Especially if all was fine before flashing the ROM. It May be issues with the rom and stock kernel.
Search before asking, Ask before acting and you will succeed.
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After flashing rom also.. its working fine..
Only sometimes it happens..
I can't get! Why does it bootloop without any reason?
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Did you take a back up before flashing? Hopefully you did.....?
If so, then flash your stock back up and leave for a few days. If problem persists then you have an hardware issue. If problem is fixed then it was the rom and kernel issue.
As i said i akso use Fox hound 2.4 but with Siyah kernel and my handset faultless.
Search before asking, Ask before acting and you will succeed.
jonniboi1985 said:
Did you take a back up before flashing? Hopefully you did.....?
If so, then flash your stock back up and leave for a few days. If problem persists then you have an hardware issue. If problem is fixed then it was the rom and kernel issue.
As i said i akso use Fox hound 2.4 but with Siyah kernel and my handset faultless.
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Lol
Yes I have backup!
Seriously, after using foxhound I dont wanna go back to stock
Ok.. thanz for ur support..
Lets see what happens!
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Just run stock for a few charges. You have to find the fault. If no fault running stock thdn go back to Foxhound but try a different kernel. Goodluck!
If it works please press thanks
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HELP! S3 touchscreen not responding.

Since yesterday I am facing this problem.
Last evening the touchscreen of my phone just stopped responding. It happened so: all of the sudden the touch wouldn't respond. Pressing the power button to switch of the screen for sleep mode was not happening. The last thing I had done was pull down the notification bar so that so it was stuck there. I pressed and held the power button to restart and it worked fine. After a few hours again it happened. Restarted again. Worked. But now everytime its happening. It stops responding. I restart then it works for 2-3 minutes and stops responding and again Ihave to restart and again it stops after a couple of minutes.
I tried going into recovery mode and download mode and it enter and it charges properly also.
Also, last night I switched the phone off and I left it on charge annotd today morning when I switched it on the problem is still there.
please help me out
My galaxy s3 is rooted and its running on stock rom 4.1.2 and siryah kernel.
Is it a hardware problem or software? What can be done?
Another thing just happened now. It stopped responding while I was watching a video on youtube. The screen didnt respond but the video was working and after a while the video stopped but the audio was still playing!
R: HELP! S3 touchscreen not responding.
I heard somewhere syiah doesnt support 4.2 try another kernel. Did u update kernel/rom recently?
Have you tried removing the phone's battery and waiting for a half hour or so?
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killbubble said:
I heard somewhere syiah doesnt support 4.2 try another kernel. Did u update kernel/rom recently?
Have you tried removing the phone's battery and waiting for a half hour or so?
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Its not 4.2 It's 4.1.2 Using the official one. And I have been using the siyah kernel for over a month now. Never seemed to cause a problem and never updated anything.
And no I didnt take out the battery. I just kept it switched off. Anyway I will do that too now.
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Okay....so you did nothing? Perhaps you're stressing the cpu/gpu too much and kernel does not totally support 4.2.x yet....try flashing perseus kernel also, it cant hurt...
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killbubble said:
Okay....so you did nothing? Perhaps you're stressing the cpu/gpu too much and kernel does not totally support 4.2.x yet....try flashing perseus kernel also, it cant hurt...
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Should I flash stock firmwire then try rooting it again and then flash the kernel?
The thing is I used to use my phone while on charge. A friend says the circuits must have gone haywire but this doesn't seems like a hardware problem.
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oracle0008i said:
Should I flash stock firmwire then try rooting it again and then flash the kernel?
The thing is I used to use my phone while on charge. A friend says the circuits must have gone haywire but this doesn't seems like a hardware problem.
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If u use your phone while on charge that only harms the battery (it will make it last less...but it is inevitable anyways who dooesnt use phone whike on charge)...
What would be the very best option would be to factory reset through recovery (u have clockworkmod right?) (U can save apps with titanium backup) and flash a new rom and THEN a new kernel.
If you flash foxhound it comes with kernel already backed.
BUT before doing this (nobody likes to start off fresh) just try flashing another kernel first(or try and get an updated version of siyah kernel, maybe you got the s2 variant, which has a higher build version than the s3, making it look obsolete).
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I flashed the updated siyrah kernel but the problem has not resolved.
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factory reset, flash a stock rom. if that doesn't help, send it in
oracle0008i said:
I flashed the updated siyrah kernel but the problem has not resolved.
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Wipe phone in recovery flash stock rom and test .
jje
Same problem here, flashed stock rom stock kernel, and i tried custom roms and kernels but notting happens... touch screen still won't respond, i don't have warranty so i can forget about samsung service.. Any Help ????
elviss08 said:
Same problem here, flashed stock rom stock kernel, and i tried custom roms and kernels but notting happens... touch screen still won't respond, i don't have warranty so i can forget about samsung service.. Any Help ????
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my one if not in use stays put but when I touch it once, it works for a while and stops. do you have a similar problem?
oracle0008i said:
my one if not in use stays put but when I touch it once, it works for a while and stops. do you have a similar problem?
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Nope, i don't have this problem, mine doesn't work...
So I tried everything. Nothing worked. Thanks for your help guys. Guess I need to take it to samsung services.
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Any help ? :/
Give it for repair. Send some money.
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How come you don't have warranty in sgs3? It is not even 1 year old since first release
oracle0008i said:
Thanks for your help
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there's a button for that

BroadAnywhere

I haven't used my S4 since December because I started having problems. Phone became very unresponsive, apps randomly closing, the camera fails to work and the sound has completely stopped. Ever once in awhile the phone will revert back and work perfectly but 10 minutes later it's back to being a brick. Today I read and found the Broadanywhere virus on my phone that I think has been the problem with the phone for the longest time now.
I removed it with CM Security but still having problems.
koreo said:
I haven't used my S4 since December because I started having problems. Phone became very unresponsive, apps randomly closing, the camera fails to work and the sound has completely stopped. Ever once in awhile the phone will revert back and work perfectly but 10 minutes later it's back to being a brick. Today I read and found the Broadanywhere virus on my phone that I think has been the problem with the phone for the longest time now.
I removed it with CM Security but still having problems.
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If I were you, I would do a factory reset using Odin.
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Triscuit said:
If I were you, I would do a factory reset using Odin.
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This may be your best bet. Get the full wipe Odin tar and follow the steps in the guide, just search for the odin files for your bootloader/build/baseband.
I've officially lost all hope for this piece of ****.
ODIN'd full wipe NC5 and the phone still doesn't work properly. Camera still doesn't. No sound. Wifi sucks. Laggy as hell.
BRB microwaving this powered brick
koreo said:
I've officially lost all hope for this piece of ****.
ODIN'd full wipe NC5 and the phone still doesn't work properly. Camera still doesn't. No sound. Wifi sucks. Laggy as hell.
BRB microwaving this powered brick
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Sounding more like a hardware issue at this point.
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Illogi.xbone said:
Sounding more like a hardware issue at this point.
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I've been thinking that since the beginning. The camera started working tonight whilst out at a bar. And the sound randomly came back on but since have stopped.... again!

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