Are the bluetooth,wifi, brightness problems in android devices are related to the ROM or the hardware?
They can be either. If you're running an OEM ROM then it's more likely to be hardware. If you're using custom ROMs, especially nightlies, it's more likely firmware although never rule out hardware.
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...or user error. Especially when rooted, you can easily break stuff by simply freezing the wrong app in TB you think is unnecessary.
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They can be either. If you're running an OEM ROM then it's more likely to be hardware. If you're using custom ROMs, especially nightlies, it's more likely firmware although never rule out hardware.
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So if it is a rom problem can it be corrected by flashing stock roms by odin and what is the chance of me bricking the phone if i do so?
In theory, yes. Although I tend to stick to flashing through recovery. There's always a chance you will brick your phone but if the process is done correctly then the chance should be minimal.
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In theory, yes. Although I tend to stick to flashing through recovery. There's always a chance you will brick your phone but if the process is done correctly then the chance should be minimal.
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at present i dont have any recovery.How can I create a recovery?
Recovery, for example, ClockworkMod Recovery is a step in and is created through in the process of rooting.
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Recovery, for example, ClockworkMod Recovery is a step in and is created through in the process of rooting.
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are the firmwares at sammobile good?
Lots of support for older devices such as S2 and especially S3. Not so much since then besides Note 3. Should see more as people's 24 month S3 contracts run out and turn to newer devices.
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Lots of support for older devices such as S2 and especially S3. Not so much since then besides Note 3. Should see more as people's 24 month S3 contracts run out and turn to newer devices.
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What are the chances of bricking my phone if i use firmware from sammobile and odin method?
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First of all apologies if this has been asked or spoken about before.
I want to go back to my previous firmware MJ3, after the update I feel like my Note 3 is gone it literally feels like a different phone.
I have friends with the same phone irl and they say the same thing.
And also alot of people here seems to feel the same in various threads.
The battery is drained after 1 day and before it could take up to 3 days for the battery to totally die.
Is there any way at all to downgrade or flash an older version, I would really want the previous version, I so so regret updating it to the latest.
Any good suggestions or comments will be appreciated.
Cheers.
Try factory reset it might fix it
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First of all apologies if this has been asked or spoken about before.
I want to go back to my previous firmware MJ3, after the update I feel like my Note 3 is gone it literally feels like a different phone.
I have friends with the same phone irl and they say the same thing.
And also alot of people here seems to feel the same in various threads.
The battery is drained after 1 day and before it could take up to 3 days for the battery to totally die.
Is there any way at all to downgrade or flash an older version, I would really want the previous version, I so so regret updating it to the latest.
Any good suggestions or comments will be appreciated.
Cheers.
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What are you ruining now? I'm using the latest and it is just the same if not better than out the box, but I've done wipes etc after any major change.
As suggested by the first reply, try a reset.
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So battery is only issue? Which rom u r currently on?
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I'm using stock rom.
I had MJ3 and am now having MJ7.
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Ok well I guess it's worth a shot.
Did you experience issues with your battery performance after the update and therefor did a factory reset?
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Most probably the bootloader had been updated. .. which means you won't be able to flash older firmware now. I can get just about a day on mj7 which is good enough for me
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Ok well I guess it's worth a shot.
Did you experience issues with your battery performance after the update and therefor did a factory reset?
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I had no such issues, but it usually fixes such issues
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Yeah dead end for you. You cant go back. My battery also not good on mj7. It was good till mj6
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Not sure if it's because you're rooted but I'm on stock rom and on mj4. Battery still sucks.
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Not sure if it's because you're rooted but I'm on stock rom and on mj4. Battery still sucks.
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I'm on stock ROM without root MJ7 and battery works great, easily lasts 2-3 days with medium usage
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Not sure if it's because you're rooted but I'm on stock rom and on mj4. Battery still sucks.
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Am not rooted.
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Am not rooted.
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Have you tried factory reset ?
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Have you tried factory reset ?
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Will try it this Friday and report the results here after a few days.
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Same here! Calibrated my Phone many times, no luck! Was already thinking of buying a new battery... I will do TOTAL wipe tomorrow, including internal sd then flash Stock MJ7 I hope it gets better.
If you update via OTA, Kies or PC Odin. Sorry you can't go back as new bootloader is not compatible with MJ3 firmware.
If you update all the while via Mobile Odin, then yes as Mobile Odin never update bootloader.
Just finished restoring all my apps and settings after a full system recovery. (couldn't wait hehe).
Will report back if I notice any significant difference in the battery life.
Btw can anyone give some advice on battery calibration?
Cheers.
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If you update via OTA, Kies or PC Odin. Sorry you can't go back as new bootloader is not compatible with MJ3 firmware.
If you update all the while via Mobile Odin, then yes as Mobile Odin never update bootloader.
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Is this true? I never done ota on my note3. I rooted the phone just a week after i bought it. It was MJ1 if i'm not mistaken then flashed a costum rom using cwm. Does this mean i can flash an older firmware without worrying about soft bricking the phone?
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losta said:
Is this true? I never done ota on my note3. I rooted the phone just a week after i bought it. It was MJ1 if i'm not mistaken then flashed a costum rom using cwm. Does this mean i can flash an older firmware without worrying about soft bricking the phone?
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If your phone already update to latest bootloader, it can't downgrade firmware to MJ1. I never try, but base on user report, you get bootloop only.
Mj7 is the best FW yet.
It has great kernel with battery tweaks.
Don't try to go back for older FW.
First you can't.
Second every upgrade has some fixes for more stability.
I have MJ 7. Its wonderful.
You need to di the following :
1- factory reset.
2- go to application manager and disable the unwanted Apps.
It will save your battery more coz you are not rooted so its the only way to stop and turn off some craps apps.
3- wifi:
Go to advanced options and untick the allow scanning option and put your wifi as never during sleep.
Check your battery life then.
It will be double..
I Promise.
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I bought a galaxy s 3 and wanna root it preferably with cyanogenmod because of being a fan of vanilla android. Im new to rooting but trying to learn as much as I can about it. I figured if it works I'll switch to it from my note 2 and show it off a bit...thanks for anu assistance and btw...im new to this site
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If ur fone has the 4.3OTA then u won't be able to flash that rom or custom roms aosp aokp Cyanmode
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If ur fone has the 4.3OTA then u won't be able to flash that rom or custom roms aosp aokp Cyanmode
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Just to be clear, if your gs3 has the official 4.3 on it, you CANNOT unlock the bootloader. You WILL brick your phone if you try.
Safer not to mess with it at this point imho
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Well that sucks...is there anything I can do with my s3?? Thanks for the answers bte
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xopterdoc415 said:
Well that sucks...is there anything I can do with my s3?? Thanks for the answers bte
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Everything is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2575661
Lots you can do, xposed, safestrap, custom 4.3 touchwiz roms. Unfortunately no aosp.
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I definitely appreciate but cyanogrnmod is why I bought the phone. .. I'd there a way to possibly uninstall the update in that case or would I pay much have to wait till cyanogenmod comes or with something to get around Knox? Truthfully a good reputable stock android feel Rom installer would be nice but I'm super noob status when it comes to this and would appreciate any assistance
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I definitely appreciate but cyanogrnmod is why I bought the phone. .. I'd there a way to possibly uninstall the update in that case or would I pay much have to wait till cyanogenmod comes or with something to get around Knox? Truthfully a good reputable stock android feel Rom installer would be nice but I'm super noob status when it comes to this and would appreciate any assistance
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So far no one has been able to unlock the bootloader. Not even downgrade ur fone also results in hard brick
Well definitely appreciated...what would be a good rom that y'all would suggest for me in that case...can I still root this phone or its that screwed due to the 4.3 update??
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xopterdoc415 said:
Well definitely appreciated...what would be a good rom that y'all would suggest for me in that case...can I still root this phone or its that screwed due to the 4.3 update??
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I literally linked the thread for you where to look. Read the discussion op, yes you can root. Everything you need is in that thread.
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So did the fone did take the 4.3 OTA
Yes it did take the new update didnt.think anything about it till now
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xopterdoc415 said:
Yes it did take the new update didnt.think anything about it till now
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Nothing you can do right now as far as custom rom. Currently a few folks are working on a patch for safestrap in order to flash custom rom (currently only able to flash custom TW rom). You can follow this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2618887 to see the status.
Much appreciated...lije I saud im new to this so I'm a lil hard headed...ty everyone that has helped the info was helpful
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Now final question...can I root this phone just root it even though I cannot flash the cyanogenmod??
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xopterdoc415 said:
Now final question...can I root this phone just root it even though I cannot flash the cyanogenmod??
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yes you can root the 4.3 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758 pretty simple.
Thank yall kindly if I cannot do cyanogenmod I can at least root...good sh...stuff..ty
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I have just received a replacement phone. I have gone about the ways I rooted previously and none of them are working. This did NOT come with 4.3 from the factory, and the 4.3 update is not installed. I reverted back to stock from android recovery, so 4.0.4 is on there right now. But no matter what I do, whether it's the one click method, the GS3 toolkit format, or manually trying to gain root through recovery, nothing works. On the "downloading" screen that you need during use of ODIN, it says "SECURE CHECK FAIL", and it'll either have "boot" after it, or "kernel". Anyone have any ideas? As of this moment I have no working phone. Looking for some help asap. Thank you guys.
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I have just received a replacement phone. I have gone about the ways I rooted previously and none of them are working. This did NOT come with 4.3 from the factory, and the 4.3 update is not installed. I reverted back to stock from android recovery, so 4.0.4 is on there right now. But no matter what I do, whether it's the one click method, the GS3 toolkit format, or manually trying to gain root through recovery, nothing works. On the "downloading" screen that you need during use of ODIN, it says "SECURE CHECK FAIL", and it'll either have "boot" after it, or "kernel". Anyone have any ideas? As of this moment I have no working phone. Looking for some help asap. Thank you guys.
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Try to Odin flash factory 4.1.2 and see if the secure check turn to "enabled". If it's then try to root again.
I just Odin flashed a stock 4.1.2 ROM actually. It's booting up normally now. It honestly seems like they added a layer of protection on the newly distributed handsets. I will try to go through the normal 1 click method again and see if that works. How would I check if the secure check is still enabled?
Actually, no, it's still 4.0.4 but I'm going to try the same thing just with a different 1 click method.
Looks like the really old way worked. With the ez-unlock and ez-recovery. I had to completely demolish what was there when it was sent to me, though. So anyone who gets a replacement, the best bet is to flash a fresh 4.1.2 ROM or 4.0.4 ROM immediately, boot back up and go from there.
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I just Odin flashed a stock 4.1.2 ROM actually. It's booting up normally now. It honestly seems like they added a layer of protection on the newly distributed handsets. I will try to go through the normal 1 click method again and see if that works. How would I check if the secure check is still enabled?
Actually, no, it's still 4.0.4 but I'm going to try the same thing just with a different 1 click method.
Looks like the really old way worked. With the ez-unlock and ez-recovery. I had to completely demolish what was there when it was sent to me, though. So anyone who gets a replacement, the best bet is to flash a fresh 4.1.2 ROM or 4.0.4 ROM immediately, boot back up and go from there.
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Nice! just ignore the security check enable statement, I misread your post..
Verizon of course crippled my phone with the Ota of 4.3 I took.
I've lived with this looks g enough. Random lockups, needing a better pull. Camera failures.
I don't want or need to mess with root it just want to go back to my last stable build, whichever it was.
Can someone direct me there? Do I need to use Odin?
Where can I find safe original firmware?
Thanks I'm advance.
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Verizon of course crippled my phone with the Ota of 4.3 I took.
I've lived with this looks g enough. Random lockups, needing a better pull. Camera failures.
I don't want or need to mess with root it just want to go back to my last stable build, whichever it was.
Can someone direct me there? Do I need to use Odin?
Where can I find safe original firmware?
Thanks I'm advance.
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You can't downgrade, you're stuck with 4.3 because of the new bootloader.
You can install safestrap after you root it with saferoot. That will allow you to install 4.3 TouchWiz roms only.
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Okay.
Are there any roms thus far that are t garbage?
From what I've read the issues I have effect most of the galaxy line.
So then.
1. Obtain root
2. Install a bootstrap that allows a custom rom in spite of the relocked bootloader?
I presume these guides exist here. I'll research them.
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Okay.
Are there any roms thus far that are t garbage?
From what I've read the issues I have effect most of the galaxy line.
So then.
1. Obtain root
2. Install a bootstrap that allows a custom rom in spite of the relocked bootloader?
I presume these guides exist here. I'll research them.
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Basically correct.
All information you need regarding this update is located here, and all threads are linked.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2639337
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I have rooted all of my Android phones and I'm worried about it. I just don't want my phone to be useless eventually. Is it safe to be rooted? Like will being rooted cause my phone to become useless?
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ahawkua said:
I have rooted all of my Android phones and I'm worried about it. I just don't want my phone to be useless eventually. Is it safe to be rooted? Like will being rooted cause my phone to become useless?
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Why would it be useless? The big concerns are making sure you perform root correctly, making sure you get updates here vs. expecting the OTA on a rooted phone, and warranty-related issues (warrany is void once rooted, which is easily detected). Otherwise, you end up with more capability, not less. Shouldn't be a problem...
So rooting phones in the future shouldn't cause a bricked phone?
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So rooting phones in the future shouldn't cause a bricked phone?
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it should not unless you maybe flash a new app that requires root like flashing fonts have a chance of possible bricks, but if you let them sit at the current rom they are on and becareful with what you download and use you should be fine so i have bricked twice out of my 16+ devices and they are from Flashing the wrong rom.
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it should not unless you maybe flash a new app that requires root like flashing fonts have a chance of possible bricks, but if you let them sit at the current rom they are on and becareful with what you download and use you should be fine so i have bricked twice out of my 16+ devices and they are from Flashing the wrong rom.
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Before you mess with your device too much, make sure you are comfortable flashing the stock firmware. Some OEMs have a special tool for this or you might have to use something like fastboot. Once you have root, you will probably want to install a custom recovery. Make sure you know how to create and restore a nandroid back up. Most problems can be fixed by restoring a back up and most of the others can be fixed by reflashing the stock firmware.
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it should not unless you maybe flash a new app that requires root like flashing fonts have a chance of possible bricks, but if you let them sit at the current rom they are on and becareful with what you download and use you should be fine so i have bricked twice out of my 16+ devices and they are from Flashing the wrong rom.
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I haven't been able to find a custom recovery for the Kyocera event
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I haven't been able to find a custom recovery for the Kyocera event
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Custom Recoveries (such as CWM and TWP) can't be installed because of Virgin Mobile locking the bootloader. Sorry :/
I have rooted them which really is all I wanted to do. I just wanted that annoying boot animation off
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I just happened to notice my friend using his Galaxy S3 is getting 4G service at MY house and I can't even get it? Is this an issue or what? He is also using Verizon.
ROM: Android Revolution HD
Kernel: Checkm8 2.8GHz
Radio firmware: haven't touched it
Anything else: Can't think of anything else to include atm so ask if im missing any information.
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I just happened to notice my friend using his Galaxy S3 is getting 4G service at MY house and I can't even get it? Is this an issue or what? He is also using Verizon.
ROM: Android Revolution HD
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Well if you want to troubleshoot it I would start by flashing my ruu that's posted. See if you get 4g on your phone with that.
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Well if you want to troubleshoot it I would start by flashing my ruu that's posted. See if you get 4g on your phone with that.
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I just now am getting familiar with what an RUU is and from my understanding so far there's 2 types? 1. radio upgrade unit & 2. rom upgrade utility. Which is yours? I'm not really looking forward to flashing roms atm, just looking for something quick like flashing some firmware that doesn't overwrite my entire system partition 'IF' possible. If not then am I stuck with flashing what appears to be a new rom? Or do I have another option? Thanks for reply!
Edit: Also I forgot to include that I'm S-OFF with bootloader unlocked & permanent root w TWRP recovery, would this act like one of Samsungs crappy OTA's and re-lock my phone IF it was the ROM thing I mentioned above rather than just Radio Firmware?
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I just now am getting familiar with what an RUU is and from my understanding so far there's 2 types? 1. radio upgrade unit & 2. rom upgrade utility. Which is yours? I'm not really looking forward to flashing roms atm, just looking for something quick like flashing some firmware that doesn't overwrite my entire system partition 'IF' possible. If not then am I stuck with flashing what appears to be a new rom? Or do I have another option? Thanks for reply!
Edit: Also I forgot to include that I'm S-OFF with bootloader unlocked & permanent root w TWRP recovery, would this act like one of Samsungs crappy OTA's and re-lock my phone IF it was the ROM thing I mentioned above rather than just Radio Firmware?
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And ruu is an ruu. It is both the stock rom and firmware included. There are reset parameters that a factory reset on stock recovery can do that twrp etc are not.
This will not affect your lock or s off status and it's pre rooted. Also, there's not really "permanent root" on any phone. More so with s off you have the ability to flash su and root.
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