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Hello all
Here is the place where you can ask a question about your Galaxy 3, and the question will be answered (by me or by anyone else). So if you have any "beginner" question or everything else, just ask here
Also, this place will also be a FAQ, to answer all the common questions about the phone .
MOD EDIT Note : first check here & see if u can get ur answers & then ask ur questions
Link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858583
in future all questions should be asked here only

Why is it when I flash a custom firmware, wifi does not work?
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy 3 FROYO

What firmware did you flash ?

JPB.
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy 3 FROYO

Gsam101 said:
Hello all
Here is the place where you can ask a question about your Galaxy 3, and the question will be answered (by me or by anyone else). So if you have any "beginner" question or everything else, just ask here
Also, this place will also be a FAQ, to answer all the common questions about the phone .
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hi
good job done i will stick this and move to the development section
so all can ask their questions only in this thread and not open threads for their questions

The Dark Lestat said:
JPB.
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy 3 FROYO
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hi
i have used it and wifi did work for me
u must do a wipe before flashing the rom and them do a hard-reset after flashing it and everything will work for u
try this one its good and im quite happy its JPF custom rom by TiBiSMART: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=909475
thanks
hari

haree said:
hi
i have used it and wifi did work for me
u must do a wipe before flashing the rom and them do a hard-reset after flashing it and everything will work for u
try this one its good and im quite happy its JPF custom rom by TiBiSMART: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=909475
thanks
hari
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I know, but I'm talking about a custom ROM that I am creating.
Wifi never works upon multiple hard resets/wipes.

Anyone able to install the new honeycomb 3.0 music player
Any samsung galaxy user able to install the new honeycomb 3.0 music player app

haree said:
hi
good job done i will stick this and move to the development section
so all can ask their questions only in this thread and not open threads for their questions
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hi hari what about htc touch 3g have u given up on it
:-(

anujsh said:
Any samsung galaxy user able to install the new honeycomb 3.0 music player app
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No, I wasn't.

Screen periodicaly blinks ON and OFF
GT-I5800 FROYO.XXJPA
After additional factory data reset (it was made with keyboard code, because hard reset buttons combination does not wok) and first clean connection to Google account without any additional installs to phone, it began to blink every 2 seconds. Google account was changed to different one.
On locked mode phone's screen lights ON and OFF non stop every 2 seconds and like asks to unlock. It lights several seconds.
On unlocked mode after screen time out period, screen goes off, but after second of time switches lighting on again and does not lock again.
I seems that phone tries to lock, but can't do that for some reason.
It drains battery very fast way.
On first booting of phone after factory reset, I did not noticed such blinking.
I've noticed, that phone screen started to blink after the first contact was entered to address book and after WiFi and 3G data transfer connected.
I've tried to switch off WiFi and 3G/GPRS data transfer - did not help after that. Screen blinks. So it seems it is not Google account problem.
Maybe contacts? Or phone service download something in background from network? Incredible.
Before factory reset and phone user (and Google account) change my phone with this firmware version FROYO.XXJPA has no such problem. JPA is a little buggy, but it worked. Currently screen blinks and I have no idea where is the problem. It does not look like it could hardware problem.
One additional notice: phone stills has battery problem. It shows that battery dries out, phone switches off. It to switch it on again, battery indicator shows at least 50% again.
Last step what I could try - flash another firmware version and format SD card.
Thank You.

Does anyone know what is the maximum data transfer speed of the Galaxy 3 memory card reader? Is it worth to purchase a faster memory card than Class 4?

I am having a usb problem. When I connect the phone, the phone acts like it is connected to a charger, I can even change usb settings (including development) while connected without it telling me that it cant be changed while usb is connected. Windows recognizes it under devices and printers under the unspecified segment and says its and unkown composite device, kies starts trying to connect. I'm a little puzzled. I tried the basics. Rebooting, different ports, different computers (even though i dont see how that could help).
I'm using rooted jpf + lagfix 2 and modified jpb kernel
I'll probably just reflash if nobody has any idea

stubborn_d0nkey said:
I am having a usb problem. When I connect the phone, the phone acts like it is connected to a charger, I can even change usb settings (including development) while connected without it telling me that it cant be changed while usb is connected. Windows recognizes it under devices and printers under the unspecified segment and says its and unkown composite device, kies starts trying to connect. I'm a little puzzled. I tried the basics. Rebooting, different ports, different computers (even though i dont see how that could help).
I'm using rooted jpf + lagfix 2 and modified jpb kernel
I'll probably just reflash if nobody has any idea
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hi
when USB D bugging is checked and the phone is connected u will see a notification asking if u want to connect mass storage and when u chek it it will un mount the SD and then u will see the SD on ur pc
for kies to detect u must un chek the USB debugging and connect the phone and activate the kies this is how it works for me hope it helps
thanks
hari

Hi i have Samsung Galaxy 3 DA:JH7,PHONE: JG3,CSC: JG2 android 2.1 update 1 in Kies no have fw update for me the phone is locked from Vodafone es .Can I upgrade my phone to android 2.2 or 2.3

haree said:
hi
when USB D bugging is checked and the phone is connected u will see a notification asking if u want to connect mass storage and when u chek it it will un mount the SD and then u will see the SD on ur pc
for kies to detect u must un chek the USB debugging and connect the phone and activate the kies this is how it works for me hope it helps
thanks
hari
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no, but thanks for trying (and assuming that i have no knowledge about the issue)
I decided to reflash just the pda, i want to check some other things as well so it wasnt that big of an issue.

stubborn_d0nkey said:
no, but thanks for trying (and assuming that i have no knowledge about the issue)
I decided to reflash just the pda, i want to check some other things as well so it wasnt that big of an issue.
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hi
sorry it did not work for u i really dont understand why
even just now i tried it and it works as explained in my last posting
dont know why not for u
thanks
hari

haree said:
hi
sorry it did not work for u i really dont understand why
even just now i tried it and it works as explained in my last posting
dont know why not for u
thanks
hari
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well I know what you said works, however that was not the issue with my phone. the thing is my phone was acting like it was connected to a charger, not usb. soo there were no such notifications, no signs on the phone that it was connected to usb. That was my problem, not not knowning how to use my phone.

stubborn_d0nkey said:
well I know what you said works, however that was not the issue with my phone. the thing is my phone was acting like it was connected to a charger, not usb. soo there were no such notifications, no signs on the phone that it was connected to usb. That was my problem, not not knowning how to use my phone.
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hi
just for ur info
charging does happen and the other things i said in my last post too so their might be something wrong with ur phone chek on it if the the problem still exist
thanks
hari

haree said:
hi
just for ur info
charging does happen and the other things i said in my last post too so their might be something wrong with ur phone chek on it if the the problem still exist
thanks
hari
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lol, something was wrong with my phone, that is why i asked, lmao. what you said happens when everything is working correctly, and lol, I know charging happens, however that is all that happened, like I said it acted as though it was hooked up to a charger, not usb. Which obviously means charging + no usb stuff. I said that I could change usb(including debugging) settings while connected, which you shouldn't be able to do while connected to usb. You just misunderstood the problem I had

Cant access Recovery Mode

Hi Guys,
I have my friends i9003 with me. Its having a weird problems :
1) It successfully boots after 5-6 tries, but eventually hangs after a min on home screen.
2) Its unable to enter recovery mode.
3) It can enter download mode, but its not detectable by odin/PC. As soon as i connect to PC, it shows usb device not recognized. I have tried 2-3 different pc's, uninstalled/reinstalled kies/samsung drivers etc. On the same pc my SGS1 & SGS2 can connect without any problems. So i guess the problem is with i9003. (So i cant flash anything on it)
4) And the last but not the least.....it cannot be charger (tried pc usb / charger). But the battery seems ok, as i can charge it using other phones and dock charger.
..........any help and advice will be really appreciated.

have u tried the hard reset button at the back between the camera and speaker.

I've a I9003L with the same problem (it's carrier locked), I think it has no recovery at all !
Maybe flashing CWM

pratik_s said:
have u tried the hard reset button at the back between the camera and speaker.
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Its use to get into download mode right !!! But i can easily get into download mode without doing it. The problem here is pc/odin does not detect it.
nipip said:
I've a I9003L with the same problem (it's carrier locked), I think it has no recovery at all !
Maybe flashing CWM
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Not in my case, its unbranded, from middle east !

It might be a faulty cable. Did you try another cable?

if ur mobile is starting then try using mobile odin if not try flashing by heimdall software and which version of odin u r trying to use.use the latest

Hetalk said:
It might be a faulty cable. Did you try another cable?
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4 cables, 6 different pc's, tried all usb drivers. (my Sgs2 works fine on all pc with all cables )

kazi_rizwan said:
4 cables, 6 different pc's, tried all usb drivers. (my Sgs2 works fine on all pc with all cables )
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Just wanted to make sure you didn't have a problem as obvious as I had. I had similar issue when i tried my micromax cable with this phone.
Well, you'll need some expert's advice now.

Looks liek i found the problem, its same as many i9003's are having. Internal memory card corrupted !!! Have found some risky solutions, but will try them, cuz the phone is already out of guarantee !

i had also faced the same problem but i was unable to do it with that solution u can refer my thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1735718 and i have given my mobile to the service centre for replacing motherboard

USB data connectivity

Hey !
Recently bought a used n8010 tablet, It only had a 3m cable and charger, when connected to pc it would only charge but wouldn't be recognized
So, bought a 1m data/charge cable on ebay
First one received wouldn't fit in the tablet, so I contacted seller and he sent a new one, that can plug in (but not the same as first one, this one got an arrow on one side), but, pc still doesn't recognize it
I really wanted to root it for GMD S pen control and eventually flash a custom rom, and was potentially thinking about reselling the tab if not totally satisfied with it
So now I'm wondering, did he send me a charge only cable, or does my tablet have a problem ? Am I doing something wrong ?
Thanks for help

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Bought another data cable and also got a usb otg cable with it, but, same happens, usb otg doesn't seems to be working ?
Not sure it should on this tablet idk, but data cable also only charge, tablet doesn't show on the pc ?
Any idea ? Could usb be broken ? and only be useable to charge ?
Any way to root without odin ? And transfer all on wifi with airdroid or other app
Thanks for help

Ps2004 said:
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Bought another data cable and also got a usb otg cable with it, but, same happens, usb otg doesn't seems to be working ?
Not sure it should on this tablet idk, but data cable also only charge, tablet doesn't show on the pc ?
Any idea ? Could usb be broken ? and only be useable to charge ?
Any way to root without odin ? And transfer all on wifi with airdroid or other app
Thanks for help
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Please provide more info:
What OS is on your PC (Win7/8,OSX,Linux?)
Have you installed Samsung Device Driver (Win7/8)?
Have you installed ADB (all....but I don't think Linux required one)?
What USB port do you have on your PC (USB2 / 3) ?
Have you tried factory reset?
Have you flashed Custom Recovery?

d4rkkn16ht said:
Please provide more info:
What OS is on your PC (Win7/8,OSX,Linux?)
Have you installed Samsung Device Driver (Win7/8)?
Have you installed ADB (all....but I don't think Linux required one)?
What USB port do you have on your PC (USB2 / 3) ?
Have you tried factory reset?
Have you flashed Custom Recovery?
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Hey
1. Win7 x64
2. I reinstalled Kies, but think I had samsung drivers already, for my Note 2
3. Not sure what it is, never used it
4. Usb2 and I think I got 1 or 2 usb3 behind, didn't test
5. Nope, it had already been when I received it
6. Nope, Any possibility without usb ?
7. Tablet running android 4.1.2 N8010XXUCMH2
Today I'll be meeting someone with samsung ekit and a working cable so we'll test this

Ps2004 said:
Hey
1. Win7 x64
2. I reinstalled Kies, but think I had samsung drivers already, for my Note 2
3. Not sure what it is, never used it
4. Usb2 and I think I got 1 or 2 usb3 behind, didn't test
5. Nope, it had already been when I received it
6. Nope, Any possibility without usb ?
7. Tablet running android 4.1.2 N8010XXUCMH2
Today I'll be meeting someone with samsung ekit and a working cable so we'll test this
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1. Look at your Win Device Manager if there's broken driver sign &/or conflicted device with your N8000.
2. Kies is troublesome,so I won't recommend Kies.
Try to install Samsung Device Driver only.
3. ADB = Android driver, usually included in the samsung device driver.
4. If you plug it into USB3, make sure you have an updated USB3 driver (it is extremely rare case of incompatibility)
5. Factory Reset once more
6. No/Maybe, most mobile device can use the microSD to flash firmware but I haven't searched about it.
Worst case scenario is....you have a broken set of device :s
UPDATE:
Method 1B
You can find and download the update.zip by yourself, place it on the phone in /sdcard/ and boot into recovery using the 3 button method, choose the option "re-install package" TWO TIMES to load into CWM. Once again the update.zip needs to remain on the phone. DO NOT DELETE!
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Source: ClockworkMod Recovery
REMINDER: TURN ON USB Debugging

Sooo, the ekit didn't light up, DATA seems really broken :s
Found that the connector would cost ~25e if I change it myself, but not sure I'll try :/ I also need to change the screen again about 30e (not lcd, but seems lot dust under it, and it's not perfect :s), back got some scratches :s. + Maybe the mb is broken for data ? Can't tell :s
Is if possible to clean dust without changing the screen ?
Idk what to do, try to resell ? (bought 260, ;s maybe can get 235 ? It's a 32gb version)
Also, about cwm, If I install it that way, If I factory reset from android, will it delete files ?
Not sure what's the best

Ps2004 said:
Sooo, the ekit didn't light up, DATA seems really broken :s
Found that the connector would cost ~25e if I change it myself, but not sure I'll try :/ I also need to change the screen again about 30e (not lcd, but seems lot dust under it, and it's not perfect :s), back got some scratches :s. + Maybe the mb is broken for data ? Can't tell :s
Is if possible to clean dust without changing the screen ?
Idk what to do, try to resell ? (bought 260, ;s maybe can get 235 ? It's a 32gb version)
Also, about cwm, If I install it that way, If I factory reset from android, will it delete files ?
Not sure what's the best
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Check this out.
Charging Port Flex Cable Repair Parts for Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Tablet N8000
Most of the time it's the 30 pin charging/data port that broken. Broken Mobo is extremely rare.
You can use a small air compressor to clean the dust by opening the case of your N8000 unit.
About CWM...
Flashing CWM won't erase any data, but Factory reset will.
But the data it erase won't be in Internal SD (Virtual SD - /sdcard) & External microSD (/mnt/extSdCard)
If you want to fully wipe your device, do a backup first & do the wipe via CWM.
Use WiFi connection to do the Backup if you decide to fix it.
...and if you want to hide the scratches, use a slim Cover Case
The Options:
Re-sell the unit
Repair the unit
This is a cutting lost situation, calculate the cost for both options.
If you are unsure, better to re-sell it or if you can return it.

Galaxy S4 Clone (Taiwan) high spec on DEAD

Hi Guy,
I recently reflashing my Galaxy S4 Clone(Taiwan Version), and accidently make it wrong step during the flashing,.. I was click the format that I tought just normally format,.. I using the SP Flash Tool V3. and format it from PC. Now my device on dead,.. when I tried to turn it on,.. no signal power on,.. and just going black on the screen,.. look like it already broken. but when I connect it into PC the USB still detected but cannot access to the memory. Please Help. Previously it original installed with MT-6577 rom

samsung galaxy s6 won't get recognized by computer so impossible to flash Rom

I have a massive problem, after days of research i have found NOTHING..
Ok so i had a rooted samsung galaxy s6, i was getting a bit tired of having it rooted (didnt really serve any purpose) so i decided to unroot via the superSU app then i restarted my phone and it hasn't been able to turn back on ever since.. it'll show the logo over and over again when i try to turn it on. I tried wiping the cache partition, wiping the data, rebooting it every single way possible, no luck..
So i decided i had to flash the Rom using the latest version of Odin but the problem with that is that now my phone isn't getting recognized by my computer i have tried installing the proper drivers, changing usb cables, ports, computers.. I even tried installing samsung smart switch and kies but nothing works.
If anyone knows how to solve this problem please help.

buckfuddy0758 said:
I have a massive problem, after days of research i have found NOTHING..
Ok so i had a rooted samsung galaxy s6, i was getting a bit tired of having it rooted (didnt really serve any purpose) so i decided to unroot via the superSU app then i restarted my phone and it hasn't been able to turn back on ever since.. it'll show the logo over and over again when i try to turn it on. I tried wiping the cache partition, wiping the data, rebooting it every single way possible, no luck..
So i decided i had to flash the Rom using the latest version of Odin but the problem with that is that now my phone isn't getting recognized by my computer i have tried installing the proper drivers, changing usb cables, ports, computers.. I even tried installing samsung smart switch and kies but nothing works.
If anyone knows how to solve this problem please help.
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Have you tried to get into download mode and run the emergency recovery feature via smartswitch?
I had the same issue with an old S6. The emergency recovery feature asks you the model and serial number of your device and immediately recovers it when you have a bad software restore.

Mr. Clown said:
Have you tried to get into download mode and run the emergency recovery feature via smartswitch?
I had the same issue with an old S6. The emergency recovery feature asks you the model and serial number of your device and immediately recovers it when you have a bad software restore.
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Thank you for answering.
The thing is i would try that if i knew what my phones serial number was, do you know how i can find out? Keep in mind i cant turn my phone on..

buckfuddy0758 said:
Thank you for answering.
The thing is i would try that if i knew what my phones serial number was, do you know how i can find out? Keep in mind i cant turn my phone on..
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If you can get to recovery mode, you should be able to get to download mode. Serial #s are easy to find with a simple google search. It will depend on what version of S6 you might have.