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[Q] s3 i9300 clone MTK6577 Android 4.1 dual core

I bought this budget phone because its handy and just performs its tasks but I want to flash ROM, root it and delete some of the useless apps to free up some memory. has any one tired the rooting. If so how? If anyone has any ideas please, that would be great. Any help will be Much appreciated. Thx

afloresuk said:
I bought this budget phone because its handy and just performs its tasks but I want to flash ROM, root it and delete some of the useless apps to free up some memory. has any one tired the rooting. If so how? If anyone has any ideas please, that would be great. Any help will be Much appreciated. Thx
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You can go to Colonel Zap blog to search for the rom. I believe he has a rooted firmware for the HDC branded one. If yours is the Star or Tinji brand, just search for tinji i9300 in XDA and you can find the rooted firmware for it as well.
I just got a bigger version from fastcardtech.com and they call it the HDC Galaxy note II clone. This is a really new model just released this month in September.
I just completed a review on it so you can check it out on youtube.
http://youtu.be/fizWeA04Wr0
http://youtu.be/KMQ0rLNghfM
I hope someone can make a rooted firmware for this as well. I have to settle for stock for the time being.

thanks
GT35pro said:
You can go to Colonel Zap blog to search for the rom. I believe he has a rooted firmware for the HDC branded one. If yours is the Star or Tinji brand, just search for tinji i9300 in XDA and you can find the rooted firmware for it as well.
I just got a bigger version from fastcardtech.com and they call it the HDC Galaxy note II clone. This is a really new model just released this month in September.
I just completed a review on it so you can check it out on youtube.
http://youtu.be/fizWeA04Wr0
http://youtu.be/KMQ0rLNghfM
I hope someone can make a rooted firmware for this as well. I have to settle for stock for the time being.
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I asked on Colonel Zap's blog and he said he didnt have the root or custom roms for this particular phone but I looked through this thread and may safely try it. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
Im not too bothered about custome roms, just wanna root and delete all chinese apps to free space and also be able to used SD card storage. thanks for the reply though

Hi
I've bought one s3 clone yesterday in Singapore. No brand.
It's a 6577 dual core with 1gb ram and 2gb rom.
The screen is 1280x720 PX what is quite nice.
I've rooted it with the spark tool and it worked.
But I can't access to my sdcard. It's not mounted.
Does any one know how to use it ?
Cheers
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

Rooting
afloresuk said:
I bought this budget phone because its handy and just performs its tasks but I want to flash ROM, root it and delete some of the useless apps to free up some memory. has any one tired the rooting. If so how? If anyone has any ideas please, that would be great. Any help will be Much appreciated. Thx
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Thx for all ya responses. I figured out how to root my phone. Very tideous process but all done now

hi i need help.. i need the stock rom for my phone s3 9300... its 1.2GHz MTK MT6577 processor, 512MB RAM, 4GB ROM and i got it from Android sales
i tried rooting it with a ram from colonelZap hdc-galaxy-i9300-siii-plus-mt6577
and now my touch screen has gone crazy.. i need to unroot it and i dont have the stock rom... please someone share and help me

Hey guys,
Thanks for this informative thread. I am interested in a similar phone, the Hero 9300+. Any suggestions?
P.S. that S3 clone is sexay, but too fat. Lol

This is how I rooted my S3 i9300 mtk6577 android 4.1. U can try this process for any mtk6577 device but do this with caution and at your own risk. I haven't flashed the ROM bcoz it's too risky with these Chinese clones.
*Install the MTK6577 usb drivers http://www.4shared.com/rar/0MvyztbR/usb_driver_MT65xx_Android_ZTE_.html? cau2=403tNull
*Download the rooting .rar file (v2) from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
*please note that no apps must be open or running during the process.
*Connect the phone- should have the USB-Debug option enabled in settings.
*click RunMe.bat file and selectthe "Other" (option 4)
*click Restore option on ya mobile to backup ya data and then wait for the magic.
*Mobile should reboot twice and the command prompt on ya PC shows this msg: "Successful, going to reboot your device!"
*After completion, command prompt should state if phone has been rooted and superuser n terminal emulator apps automatically installed on ya mobile*
*After rooting my phone, I didnt see the superuser.apk file and just installed the superuser app from play store. U can also use any root checker apps to confirm that ya phone is rooted.
*To delete Chinese apps and anything u don't want, I used "Root App Delete" from play store. This app shows which system files u should not delete so PS do this with caution.
VIOLA!
Sent from my GT-i9300 using xda app-developers app

I still love the S3. The hero 9300+ 5.3inch svreen is even much bigger) my phone is free now after rooting. Yeah! Anyway try the method below for rooting. Hope it works for u
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afloresuk said:
I bought this budget phone because its handy and just performs its tasks but I want to flash ROM, root it and delete some of the useless apps to free up some memory. has any one tired the rooting. If so how? If anyone has any ideas please, that would be great. Any help will be Much appreciated. Thx
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Not an answer as such but i am using the same phone in the UK, Do you have any ideas as to how to stop it roaming when you make a call, I am using a UK Giffgaff and UK Orange sim but when i topped up yesterday it cained my credit like no tomorrow.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks

Dont worry about the answer. I manage to root my phone and delete all Chinese apps.
Regarding ya issue, have u tried settings > sim management > roaming and change ya options accordingly. Hope that works.
Sent from my GT-i9300 using xda app-developers app

afloresuk said:
Dont worry about the answer. I manage to root my phone and delete all Chinese apps.
Regarding ya issue, have u tried settings > sim management > roaming and change ya options accordingly. Hope that works.
Sent from my GT-i9300 using xda app-developers app
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I have tried that but alas no joy .... Are you in the Uk using the phone yourself ?

Yes! I'm using the phone here in London on giffgaff ad lebara Sims. Try removing the battery and simcard for a min before placing them back. The giffgaff similar should reset to original settings. Have u also tried a giff gaff goody bag, its much cheaper. If alI fails, I think u should safely back up ya data and do a factory reset.
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afloresuk said:
Yes! I'm using the phone here in London on giffgaff ad lebara Sims. Try removing the battery and simcard for a min before placing them back. The giffgaff similar should reset to original settings. Have u also tried a giff gaff goody bag, its much cheaper. If alI fails, I think u should safely back up ya data and do a factory reset.
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Will try that thanks, Whats the best way to back up data as i dont have a clue about rooting so i wont even try lol.
Did you have to edit any of the settings manualy ?
Thanks for all your help so far.

afloresuk said:
This is how I rooted my S3 i9300 mtk6577 android 4.1. U can try this process for any mtk6577 device but do this with caution and at your own risk. I haven't flashed the ROM bcoz it's too risky with these Chinese clones.
*Install the MTK6577 usb drivers http://www.4shared.com/rar/0MvyztbR/usb_driver_MT65xx_Android_ZTE_.html? cau2=403tNull
*Download the rooting .rar file (v2) from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
*please note that no apps must be open or running during the process.
*Connect the phone- should have the USB-Debug option enabled in settings.
*click RunMe.bat file and selectthe "Other" (option 4)
*click Restore option on ya mobile to backup ya data and then wait for the magic.
*Mobile should reboot twice and the command prompt on ya PC shows this msg: "Successful, going to reboot your device!"
*After completion, command prompt should state if phone has been rooted and superuser n terminal emulator apps automatically installed on ya mobile*
*After rooting my phone, I didnt see the superuser.apk file and just installed the superuser app from play store. U can also use any root checker apps to confirm that ya phone is rooted.
*To delete Chinese apps and anything u don't want, I used "Root App Delete" from play store. This app shows which system files u should not delete so PS do this with caution.
VIOLA!
Sent from my GT-i9300 using xda app-developers app
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thank for ur help now there is a problem
i rooted my rom with
http:// colonelzap.blogspot.in/2012/09/hdc-galaxy-i9300-siii-plus-mt6577.html?showComment=1350053044457#c7989398023935803773
and my phones touch screen is not synced... i dont have backup for the original... the phone is rooted as i checked with the root check software i had installed... now should i root with ur rom as u mentioned above or is there somthing else that needs to be done...

HDC Galaxy S3 i9300 EX- MTK6577
Hi, just bought this device: HDC Galaxy S3 i9300 EXTREME- MTK6577 (Released 11 october)
Do anyone know how to root it?
SPECS:
Version: Android 4.0.4
Dual Core ARMv7 (VFPv3,NEON) MTK6577
GPU Vendor: Imagination Technologies
GPU renderer: PowerVR SGX 531
Build Number: B92 20120925-151115
Kernel Version: 3.0.13
[email protected]#1 SMP PREEMPT Tue 25 15:10:15 CST 2012
Linux version: 3.0.13 ([email protected])(gcc version 4.4.3(GCC)
Dual Core ARMv7 (VFPv3,NEON)
OpenGL ES 2.0
I hope on some help here, thanks

Back Up data
davidayling said:
Will try that thanks, Whats the best way to back up data as i dont have a clue about rooting so i wont even try lol.
Did you have to edit any of the settings manualy ?
Thanks for all your help so far.
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Download MobileGo for Android on winXp
Open the application on your PC and connect ya phone via USB. make sure USB debugging is enabled. the computer automatically searches for ya mobile phone to the last detail. It may show a diffierent make since its a clone. so no worries about that.
Then click back up and it will back up all ya contacts, sms, all downloaded and system apps. so in case u need them later, just connect ya fone and click restore. no apps must be running during the back up or restore processes.

Error using Dialer & contact
afloresuk said:
This is how I rooted my S3 i9300 mtk6577 android 4.1. U can try this process for any mtk6577 device but do this with caution and at your own risk. I haven't flashed the ROM bcoz it's too risky with these Chinese clones.
*Install the MTK6577 usb drivers http://www.4shared.com/rar/0MvyztbR/usb_driver_MT65xx_Android_ZTE_.html? cau2=403tNull
*Download the rooting .rar file (v2) from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
*please note that no apps must be open or running during the process.
*Connect the phone- should have the USB-Debug option enabled in settings.
*click RunMe.bat file and selectthe "Other" (option 4)
*click Restore option on ya mobile to backup ya data and then wait for the magic.
*Mobile should reboot twice and the command prompt on ya PC shows this msg: "Successful, going to reboot your device!"
*After completion, command prompt should state if phone has been rooted and superuser n terminal emulator apps automatically installed on ya mobile*
*After rooting my phone, I didnt see the superuser.apk file and just installed the superuser app from play store. U can also use any root checker apps to confirm that ya phone is rooted.
*To delete Chinese apps and anything u don't want, I used "Root App Delete" from play store. This app shows which system files u should not delete so PS do this with caution.
VIOLA!
Sent from my GT-i9300 using xda app-developers app
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Thanks a lot... this was really helpful.
I rooted my MTK6577 S3 clone using this process, all apps are working fine, accept Dialer & contact..
When i open dialer or contact, it gives a message :
"The system is not authorized will automatically shut down"
and I'm unable to make any phone call.
Any solution to this ??

install drivers
Can anybody please tell me how to install the usb drivers. I have downloaded the rar file and extracted it but cannot see how you install them
with thanks
Mickr

mickr said:
Can anybody please tell me how to install the usb drivers. I have downloaded the rar file and extracted it but cannot see how you install them
with thanks
Mickr
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I'm using this. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631663
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afloresuk said:
Dont worry about the answer. I manage to root my phone and delete all Chinese apps.
Regarding ya issue, have u tried settings > sim management > roaming and change ya options accordingly. Hope that works.
Sent from my GT-i9300 using xda app-developers app
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Can u teach me how to remove all the crappy chinese apps?

WhatsApp on multiple devices

I have a GT-I9300, a GT-B5330 and a TF201 tablet. All 3 rooted. Do you know any method to use same WhatsApp account on all 3? Or at least two. Thanks.
Sent from my GT-B5330 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Tudor1999 said:
I have a GT-I9300, a GT-B5330 and a TF201 tablet. All 3 rooted. Do you know any method to use same WhatsApp account on all 3? Or at least two. Thanks.
Sent from my GT-B5330 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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I created my whatsapp account with the SIM I was using before. I didn't change my mobile,
But I changed SIM(number). Still I am using the same whatsapp account. So changing sim doesn't
change account.
So here is my Theory. Create an account with one sim card in one device.
And take out the sim and put in other device and login to the same account.
So later you can change sim, still you will be using the old account.
I have only one Xperia Miro. So this is not tested !!! Please post the result if you are trying this...

Thank you. I'll try!
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium

I installed whatsapp with a different number witch is great, but when I open whatapp in the second device it says that whatapp can be installed on only one device and that I must reverify the phone number. Anyways, thanks!
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium

Make a backup of WhatsApp (data + app) on the device with the account on with Titanium Backup & send the backup to any other rooted device that you wish to install it on by importing the app & data & also make a back up of the WhatsApp folder from the phone that you have setup with the acct on & install that folder on all the devices that you plan to use WhatsApp on.
This works 100% & I've got it installed on my GT-i9100 (acct phone), HUAWEI Ascend Y600-U151 (slave), & a el-cheapo tablet. XD

daro-1 said:
Make a backup of WhatsApp (data + app) on the device with the account on with Titanium Backup & send the backup to any other rooted device that you wish to install it on by importing the app & data & also make a back up of the WhatsApp folder from the phone that you have setup with the acct on & install that folder on all the devices that you plan to use WhatsApp on.
This works 100% & I've got it installed on my GT-i9100 (acct phone), HUAWEI Ascend Y600-U151 (slave), & a el-cheapo tablet. XD
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Thanks for your suggestion. It will really helpful for me if you had implemented this successfully on your devices. But I have here some confusion, it didn't ask you for the account verification ? And here you say 'importing the app & data & also make a back up of the WhatsApp folder from the phone that you have setup with the acct'. I am not getting what you want to say. Please help me, its really needed to me.
I try below steps. Please let me know if any thing is wrong.
1 - Taken backup of whatsapp (app + data) on source (rooted) device.
2 - Send backup folder to destination (rooted) device via blue-tooth .
3 - Uninstall whatsapp on destination device if already exists.
4 - Restored whatsapp on destination device using Titanium backup.
Please know me if something wrong.
Thank you very much,
Regards,
Urvil B

Hancom Office from Note Pro

New and working version released on Samsungs AppStore. Old "dump" files deleted.
New version is working great so far.

ianbbaa said:
Here are the files from the Note Pro dump needed to get run the viewer functions. No flashable zip - put files manually into system as it is in the file.
Works as a viewer of PDF, and lots of Office documents.
It looks like also editing functions and all sources are in those "viewer" aps itself, but Samsung probably do not allow to launch Hancom from "HancomOffice_Shared.apk" - in order to get editor suite to work(check AndroidManifest of both apks - one is INSTALL_ONLY!!)
- but "eMeeting_HANCOM.apk" its manifest states to get Hcell, Hword launched - but this doesnt work for me.
If someone more skilled with some spare time try to edit "HancomOffice_Shared.apk" in order to install and launch the Hcell, Hword - they both have almost identical "shared" smalis inside but eMeeting has some more Samsungized sources for some kind of e-colaboration/meeting sources.
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Hi, many THX!
Where must we copy the files from System!? *.apks into Apps? Data from "lib" into lib on root? the dat where!? Please give us the way for copy! THX BR Petteri

Petteri said:
Hi, many THX!
Where must we copy the files from System!? *.apks into Apps? Data from "lib" into lib on root? the dat where!? Please give us the way for copy! THX BR Petteri
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DAT file is just in system...copy there where your build prop is.
apks - system/app or simply install
libs into system/lib folder.
change to rw/r/r

A pal from the Note Pro 12.2 thread has something interesting regarding the editor suite:
abarthcoupe said:
Just had a call from samsung.it seems that in a few days there is an update that should put the full hancom office app on the notepro . So wait and see
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So, should we wait for new dump files?

vns_firefly said:
A pal from the Note Pro 12.2 thread has something interesting regarding the editor suite:
So, should we wait for new dump files?
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It should be tomorrow available in Samsungs app store.

Any news?

FlamingGoat said:
Any news?
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Plus 1?

FlamingGoat said:
Any news?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50366324&postcount=23
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50367028&postcount=25

fguy said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50366324&postcount=23
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50367028&postcount=25
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50393194&postcount=33

if u want this app on any device, then you have to be rooted either way anyway copy all of the files from TB folder on to ur titanium backup folder on ur devices and restore all the 7 files WITH TITANIUM BACKUP APP,
Hancom file removal request received.... Link removed
Please do not repost apk links.
please reply back if it worked with screnshot if possible!
SORRY FOR MY LAME LANGUAGE I AM AN NORWEGIAN!

Hcell and Hshow it is ok, but Hword isn't working....after open the app, it closes. Show the message: Hword end!!
Sorry about my english!!

hword fc
The only app of the set that gives fc on Note 10.1. On the other hand, on my sgs4 running tw 4.4.2 samy latest firmware ( I mean carotix CarHdrom v 19 or 19.1) everithing, including hword, seems to work flawlesly. The fact that Note 10.1 runs an older op suytem, pehaps has to do with failiure.

Thank you. I install note 8 (omnirom) and htc one (stock and root) than change dpi (xposed freamwork ). Perfect.
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TayyabKhalid97 said:
if u want this app on any device, then you have to be rooted either way anyway copy all of the files from TB folder on to ur titanium backup folder on ur devices and restore all the 7 files WITH TITANIUM BACKUP APP,
Hancom file removal request received.... Link removed
Please do not repost apk links.
please reply back if it worked with screnshot if possible!
SORRY FOR MY LAME LANGUAGE I AM AN NORWEGIAN!
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Thank you. I install note 8 (omnirom) and htc one (stock and root) than change dpi (xposed freamwork ). Perfect.

change dpi
neuron2 said:
Thank you. I install note 8 (omnirom) and htc one (stock and root) than change dpi (xposed freamwork ). Perfect.
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Thank you. I install note 8 (omnirom) and htc one (stock and root) than change dpi (xposed freamwork ). Perfect.
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What stage of the op system 4.1.2, kitkat, or what else do you run?. I didn`t find that option on my gn10.1.If you have any light shows, please

xandas said:
What stage of the op system 4.1.2, kitkat, or what else do you run?. I didn`t find that option on my gn10.1.If you have any light shows, please
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Note 8 is omnirom 4.4.2, HTC one is rooted stock 4.4.2

xandas said:
The only app of the set that gives fc on Note 10.1. On the other hand, on my sgs4 running tw 4.4.2 samy latest firmware ( I mean carotix CarHdrom v 19 or 19.1) everithing, including hword, seems to work flawlesly. The fact that Note 10.1 runs an older op suytem, pehaps has to do with failiure.
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This pal managed to get Hword working on N8000 stock 4.1.2, but he has been pretty silent since then. I wonder if...

teh world upside down
Well, my sgs4 5 inch screen ( tw and 4.4.2 android op sys), runs smootly hword. I did same prcedure on both devices, bt note 10.1 is a f..g idiot
and refuses to display hword. Seem that soem peolpe got it runnning on 10.1 , 4.1.2 tw . Show us ..please.

TayyabKhalid97 said:
if u want this app on any device, then you have to be rooted either way anyway copy all of the files from TB folder on to ur titanium backup folder on ur devices and restore all the 7 files WITH TITANIUM BACKUP APP,
Hancom file removal request received.... Link removed
Please do not repost apk links.
please reply back if it worked with screnshot if possible!
SORRY FOR MY LAME LANGUAGE I AM AN NORWEGIAN!
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Hi
Sent you an email regarding this.
thanks

vns_firefly said:
Hword still force closes, seems @fguy is the only one managed to get it work.
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Sorry if not for others - but for me works on S4 and Note8...i do not use Word and PowerPoint that much - but Hcell works very nice - best one currently on Android.

Same for me
vns_firefly said:
Hword still force closes, seems @fguy is the only one managed to get it work.
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Hi, I've tried installing the standalone APKs and the files from the Titanium Backup and all give a Forced Close on HWord. I also have the Note 10.1 (2012). Is anyone able to fix this?

[Q] One Whatsapp, two ROMs, one phone

Hey there. I have two ROMs to boot in my Nexus 4: one is stock KitKat, my daily driver, the other is the MIUI v5 port for Nexus 4 (4.8.10)
The problem is that I have Whatsapp installed and activated in my KitKat, and activating it in MIUI would disable the app in KK. Is there a way to keep both activated, since both will live in the same phone under the same number? I search the forum and Google and found nothing about this, just how to activate two WA accounts in the same ROM.

macchinario said:
Hey there. I have two ROMs to boot in my Nexus 4: one is stock KitKat, my daily driver, the other is the MIUI v5 port for Nexus 4 (4.8.10)
The problem is that I have Whatsapp installed and activated in my KitKat, and activating it in MIUI would disable the app in KK. Is there a way to keep both activated, since both will live in the same phone under the same number? I search the forum and Google and found nothing about this, just how to activate two WA accounts in the same ROM.
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Yes you can, just go to titanium backup and backup app + data of the working whatsapp and restore app +data on other rom

Yes!
Bink Feed said:
Yes you can, just go to titanium backup and backup app + data of the working whatsapp and restore app +data on other rom
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Oh dear, this worked beautifully not only for Whatsapp but for Google Auth and others that are annoying to set up. Thanks!

macchinario said:
Oh dear, this worked beautifully not only for Whatsapp but for Google Auth and others that are annoying to set up. Thanks!
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I'm glad to hear that my friend, just reply if you need any other help

Short question: Does this also work for subsequent communications? Will they also alwas appear within both ROMs then?
And would Titanium Backup provide the same for SMS, dialer etc.?

My last question just got active again since I installed a 2nd ROM - anyone some idea?

Getting the GEAR S2 to work with CM13 (or any custom rom)

To get the Gear S2 to work in CM13 follow these steps:
1) In build.prop edit anything that says samsung to something else (I put "htc"). I only found two, manufacturer and brand. This will now break the app store ability to download the app(s)
2) Download and install the APK for the Gear Manager and the Accessory Service (and maybe the S2 Plugin)
example:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-s2/themes-apps/samsung-gear-manager-samsung-accessory-t3216240
3) You may encounter some app closures and stuff right away (I did) but wait for a minute and try again, eventually things settle down service launch and you can connect to your gear.
*Things to note: It will make you hard reset your watch, but you won't lose your purchases, just will have to reset everything and re-download everything.
That's it. I have my Gear s2, working with CM13 as we speak.

Also FYI, once done, rerooting does not stop the Gear Manager app from working.

I don't need to do any of that. I can get it to work fine with no issues running cm13 on nexus 6p.i can download apps etc. On occasion I need to u install the Samsung software and reinstall it after an update but that is it. The only issue I have is the Samsung watch update which is encrypted. I need to use my note for that

[email protected] said:
To get the Gear S2 to work in CM13 follow these steps:
1) In build.prop edit anything that says samsung to something else (I put "htc"). I only found two, manufacturer and brand. This will now break the app store ability to download the app(s)
2) Download and install the APK for the Gear Manager and the Accessory Service (and maybe the S2 Plugin)
example:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-s2/themes-apps/samsung-gear-manager-samsung-accessory-t3216240
3) You may encounter some app closures and stuff right away (I did) but wait for a minute and try again, eventually things settle down service launch and you can connect to your gear.
*Things to note: It will make you hard reset your watch, but you won't lose your purchases, just will have to reset everything and re-download everything.
That's it. I have my Gear s2, working with CM13 as we speak.
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Does this work with 12.1?

[email protected] said:
To get the Gear S2 to work in CM13 follow these steps:
1) In build.prop edit anything that says samsung to something else (I put "htc"). I only found two, manufacturer and brand. This will now break the app store ability to download the app(s)
2) Download and install the APK for the Gear Manager and the Accessory Service (and maybe the S2 Plugin)
example:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-s2/themes-apps/samsung-gear-manager-samsung-accessory-t3216240
3) You may encounter some app closures and stuff right away (I did) but wait for a minute and try again, eventually things settle down service launch and you can connect to your gear.
*Things to note: It will make you hard reset your watch, but you won't lose your purchases, just will have to reset everything and re-download everything.
That's it. I have my Gear s2, working with CM13 as we speak.
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This worked for me! Thank you so much!! I'm using the straight talk S4 with Validus (CM 12 Based).

johno4444 said:
I don't need to do any of that. I can get it to work fine with no issues running cm13 on nexus 6p.i can download apps etc. On occasion I need to u install the Samsung software and reinstall it after an update but that is it. The only issue I have is the Samsung watch update which is encrypted. I need to use my note for that
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Yeah we get that if you are on a nexus it just works... this is for the people on samsung phones with rooted roms where it doesn't work...

eatmeimadanish said:
Yeah we get that if you are on a nexus it just works... this is for the people on samsung phones with rooted roms where it doesn't work...
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The post did not stipulate what phones you needed to do this for so i was just posting my experience, so it does not confuse people unnecessarily

johno4444 said:
The post did not stipulate what phones you needed to do this for so i was just posting my experience, so it does not confuse people unnecessarily
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Will it work on an LG G3 with a custom ROM (LiquidSmooth 5.1.1).
Thanks!
Cheers,
Rich

rholm said:
Will it work on an LG G3 with a custom ROM (LiquidSmooth 5.1.1).
Thanks!
Cheers,
Rich
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I don't have a nexus/LG phone so I couldn't tell you for sure, but it doesn't hurt to try it out if you are open to the risks involved. Just make sure you have a backup. Keep in mind that loading the update from the app store will then break the app again. So use the downloaded apks.

Worked, Thanks

can anyone tell me how I come to the build.prop? please

I have big problems with cm13 and the connection to my gear s2 classic! The way from you are OK but every 5 minutes the gear plugin break down and I have to delete the gear with titanium backup and flash it again.... That's bul****!
Sixperience v6 / N910C / suemax 1.7.8 / 128gb

Lexuzz89 said:
I have big problems with cm13 and the connection to my gear s2 classic! The way from you are OK but every 5 minutes the gear plugin break down and I have to delete the gear with titanium backup and flash it again....
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Same here: it first worked but then I updated the ROM (Resurrection Remix to Jun 2016 version). After that I got Gear Plugin FC all the time. It is to do with the "Notification access" which is enabled for Samsung Gear.
If you disable that no FC anymore. Confusing. Sometimes it helped to disable and enable bluetooth. Grrr. What a mess.

Original thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3290076
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BTW op at least give credit to where you sourced your info from.

Hi @ all. I have exactly the same settings like in the first post but every time my gear S2 loose the connection and I have to reset the gear and gear app
What's the problem?
I will use the cm13 but the only problem is that I can't use my gear S2 too at the moment I'm using the Sixperience v3.1 on my Note 4 N910C and would like to use this rom here -> [ROM][N910C/H/U] CyanogenMod 13 - Build 11

Lexuzz89 said:
Hi @ all. I have exactly the same settings like in the first post but every time my gear S2 loose the connection and I have to reset the gear and gear app
What's the problem?
I will use the cm13 but the only problem is that I can't use my gear S2 too at the moment I'm using the Sixperience v3.1 on my Note 4 N910C and would like to use this rom here -> [ROM][N910C/H/U] CyanogenMod 13 - Build 11
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Use the one I linked to. The thread the op linked to hasn't been updated. You probably need the most up to date apk's.
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Genius! This is awesome! Lifesaver. Thank you!

It was working until now. It seems like Samsung has changed the way of detecting cm 13. The Samsung Gear App says it can not connect because some Gears are not supported with my phone (S4 mini CM 13).
I changed every "samsung" in the build.prop to "htc" (3x).
Can someone help?

itsamti said:
Worked, Thanks
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when i change the word samsung with htc and i go for the save... it doesn't save !!! it says some error...!!! any ideas...??

I reinstalled the rom and cleared everything.
Now its working again.