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Welcome to galaxy 3 -- Read me first/ FAQ/ New User Guide/ General Help

GALAXY 3 (I5800/I5801) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION, TROUBLESHOOTING, GENERAL HELP !!!
IF YOU ARE NEW TO XDA AND/OR TO THE DEVICE, OR NEED A GOOD PLACE TO START OFF WITH, OR WANT TO KNOW ABOUT SOME REALLY BASIC STUFF RELATED TO THE DEVICE, YOU MUST READ THE FOLLOWING POST(S). OTHERWISE, ASKING FOR HELP IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER SUB-FORA, WILL ONLY MAKE PEOPLE LAUGH AT YOU. MUST READ ON !!!
So, recently there has really been lots of mess created over the XDA forums due to careless behaviour of some newbies and disregarding of the rules and guidelines by many. So, as a part of the initaitive by the moderators, and contributors, this thread is being published.
FIRST THING FIRST, THIS IS ONLY FOR GALAXY 3 (NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH GALAXY S3)!!
ANY OF THE STEPS FROM THE LINKED GUIDES/FORA, IF NOT FOLLOWED CORRECTLY MAY HARM/DAMAGE YOUR DEVICE, FOR WHICH THE XDA/DEVS/MEMBERS ARE NOT RESBONSIBLE IN ANY WAY.
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2nd post -- General Guidelines For Happy Life On XDA / New Users' Guide
3nd post -- Rooting and Flashing
4th post -- Important Links

Guidelines
Some general guidelines (not rulles!) to follow -
1. Dont post in the wrong forum. Any development thread goes to development section. Any stuff related to themes, apps, games, shares general mods etc, go to themes and apps section. Any query, obviously, shall go to q&a section. Rest go to general.
2. Searching is key to a happy life on XDA . Never post without searching. If you are sure that what you want is not there on WHOLE of XDA, then post it.
3. Refrain from making posts like "thank you dev/ great work man/ thank you/ good luck/ best wishes" in development threads. Keep the development threads as clean as possible.
4. Questions will not be entertained in the development thread.
5. ETA (Estimated time of arrival) will not be entertained in any development thread. Asking again and again will not make it better, but may make it worse.
6. If you post in threads without following the above guidelines, you are actually putting yourself and others in trouble.
7. Use the
Thanks button to thank the dev/member, dont write it as a post.

SOME BASIC STUFF RELATED TO GALAXY 3, WORTH KNOWING BEFORE DOING ANYTHING TO YOUR PHONE !!
ROOTING -
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DEFINITION - Android rooting is the process of allowing users of smartphones, tablets, and other devices running the Android mobile operating system to attain privileged control (known as "root access") within Android's subsystem.
As Android was derived from the Linux kernel, rooting an Android device is similar in practice to accessing administrative permissions on Linux or any other Unix-like operating system such as FreeBSD or OSX.
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PROCESS - Android 2.1 (Eclair) - Use the app Z4Root from market
Android 2.2 (Froyo) - Link
Android 2.3/4.0/4.1/++ (Gingerbread/Ice cream sandwich/Jelly Bean) - No need, if you are on one of these, you are already rooted.
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BUT WHY TO ROOT ?? - Link
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FLASHING -
1. STOCK ROMS can only be flashed via ODIN. For a guide on how to use ODING, head HERE
LINK : TO GUIDE ON HOW TO USE ODIN FOR FLASHING STOCK/CUSTOM ROMS/KERNELS !
2. CUSTOM ROMS can be flashed either via ODIN or via CWM Recovery (Once you have it - see 2nd post) depending on the type of the file provided by the dev. .tar files need ODIN. update.zip files can be flashed via CWM.
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STOCK AND CUSTOM ROMS -
For any stock ROM (2.1/2.2) go to LINK
For a comprehensive list of all available custom ROMs and Kernels head here.

IMPORTANT LINKS -->
[1] [READ ME] rOll uP Thread | Everything about Galaxy 3
[2]
System Apps that are SAFE* to remove!
[3] [GUIDE][WIP] How To Make/Port Themes
[4] Galaxy 3's Themes List/Index

Most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) --
Q. When is the next build/update/version of the ROM/App/Mod/Kernel coming ??
A. When its ready. Probably no one knows when.
Q. What is the best ROM ??
A. [Discussions] Best ROM for G3
Q. How/Why Do I Root My Phone
A. See 3rd Post.
Q. How do I flash a stock/custom ROM ?
A. See 3rd post.
Q. What are the available versions of android for our G3 ?
A. 2.1 (stock), 2.2 (stock/cm), 2.3(cm/cm-based), 4.0(cm/cm-based), 4.1(cm,cm-based)
Q. Do we have/ will ever have official GB (or above) update ?
A. No. Never.
Q. Can I use 2.3/4.0/4.1 ROMs for daily use ?
A. Depends on you needs. First have a look at all the working/non-working list of the ROMs, if you can live without those things, then its good for you, otherwise stick with stock.

Thread/ROM specific FAQs--
Eclair (2.1) --
-How to root ?
-3rd post
-How to app2sd
-Ehh... you cant.
-How to overclok
-Again not possible.
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Gingerbread (2.3.x) --
-How fast/stable/compatible for daily use is it ?
-You need to use it to know it
-I don't see the download links for alpha 8.3 and other, where is it ?
-http://code.google.com/p/cm7-i5800/downloads/list
-When will alpha 9 be released ?
-Ahh... million dollar question... Even GOD (marcellusbe) doesn't know !!
-OMG I see weird camera preview after I snap a photo, is the world going to end now?
-Not at all. The pictures taken are fine.
-Help me, video recording doesn't work ?
-Well wait till alpha 9 is released.
-How to app2SD ?
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-Detailed list of working/non-working list ?
-Link
-All other questions ?
-Link
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Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0.x) --
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Jelly Bean (4.x.x) --

Or Probably one more

Frequently Asked Questions

[SIZE=+3]Frequently Asked Questions[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+2]Motorola Xoom (MZ601;MZ602;MZ604;MZ605)[/SIZE]​
[SIZE=+1]This a short list of frequently asked questions in this device forum and the answers often given as a response. It should serve as a starting point for gathering knowledge and finding solutions to many common problems. Please only post in this thread with feedback on how to improve this document. Do not post "Thank you" type responses. If you have additional questions or require more help, try to find an existing thread or create your own. Do not use this as a general help thread.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]Q1: How do I Root my devices?[/SIZE]You can either try using the One Click Tool made by XxLordxX (LAIOT) or follow one of the many guides out there. Like this one​
[SIZE=+1]Q2: What is the adb?[/SIZE]
[GUIDE] ADB Workshop and Guide for everyone​
[SIZE=+1]Q3: What recovery should I use?[/SIZE]Currently there are two recoveries on Xoom being updated, you can either use TWRP or CWM6​
[SIZE=+1]Q4: What is the best ROM?[/SIZE]There is no "Best ROM" it's up to a personal idea, check on the second post for all ROMs on Xoom (Since 4.1.2).​
[SIZE=+1]Q5: Why should I root?[/SIZE]Root gives you liberty to change almost anything on your device, also with it you can flash custom ROMs and kernels. Check this video (by XDA-TV) for a better answer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czTkHe7-lXw​
[SIZE=+1]Q6: Do I really have to Unlock my bootloader prior to rooting?[/SIZE]Yes you do. There is no workaround for this.​
[SIZE=+1]Q7: How do I relock my bootloader then?[/SIZE]The same tool for rooting can also unroot and relock your bootloader. Here's a link for LAIOT again.​
[SIZE=+1]Q8: Is there a way to return to Stock?[/SIZE]Yes there is. Use LAIOT as a one click solution or follow this great tutorial by @alecbond [LINK]
Need help preparing Xoom for official updates​
[SIZE=+1]Q9: I think I bricked my Xoom...[/SIZE]If it's appearing "RSD Mode 3" you can follow this guide to unbrick, else please search the Q&A to see if there's someone with the same problem as you.​
[SIZE=+1]Q10: Which are the Xoom versions?[/SIZE]MZ600/MZ602 - Verizon Xoom - Stingray - Black Cover
MZ601/MZ605 - GSM Xoom - Everest - White Cover
MZ604 - WiFi Only Xoom - Wingray - Grey Cover​
[SIZE=+1]Q11: I searched all around this FAQ and scattered the Earth searching for a solution, and didn't find, what to do?[/SIZE]Create a thread on Q&A and explain your problem as clear as possible.​
[SIZE=+1]Q12: I found a bug on a ROM, but can't post on Development thread because of the stupid 10 posts rule, what now?[/SIZE]"I don't care if you're the next Chainfire or just a random spammer. If you can't make 10 posts you shouldn't be on XDA" - KidCarter93​
[SIZE=+1]Q13: I'm a Xoom 2/Xyboard user, is there a FAQ for us?[/SIZE]There is this thread specially for Xoom 2 users, please use it.​
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Forum Rules | New Users Guide | XDA Tour | Report Posts​
This FAQ is part of a Recognized Contributor Group Initiative. Please look for a similar FAQ thread when visiting another device forum.​

ROMS
ROMS:
My Android 4.2 for Xoom Wi-Fi (dreamwcli) (4.2)
Team EOS 4 *JELLYBEAN MR1* for Stingray (teameos) (4.2)
Team EOS 4 *JELLYBEAN MR1* for umts_everest (teameos) (4.2)
Team EOS 4 *JELLYBEAN MR1* for Wingray (teameos) (4.2)
CM10.1 (Wingray/Stingray/Everest) (Steady Hawkin) (4.2)
Team EOS 3 (Stable release) (solarnz) (4.1)
My Android 4.2 for Xoom Wi-Fi + UMTS (dreamwcli) (4.2)
BAKED stingray/wingray blackbean-5 (travp624) (4.2)
Codename Android 3.6.6 (codenamedroid) (4.1)
KILLRom AOSP 4.2.1 for Wingray & Stingray (dhacker29) (4.2)
Team Tiamat Xoom Rom 2.1 Hammerhead (solarnz) (3.2)
AOSP ROM (XxLordxX) (4.1)
AOKP V1.2 (michie) (4.0)
Android Open Kang Project - JB MR1 (UNNOFICIAL) (LynXT) (4.2)
KANG CM10 for wingray (z1gackly) (4.1)
Bugless Beast (BuglessPete) (4.0)
If there's missing any from the list please contact me

Root didnt work?
Hello,
I attempted to root My European Xoom which is on JB 4.1.2 Folowed the instruction from FAQ How do I root my device.
I followed all the instructions from Manual Root Way, by XxLordxX and everything went fine. Did exactly as said so when I finally reached the point where you download "Root Checker Basic" and it says Sorry! This device does not have proper root access. But there is a superuser app but it doesnt do much. So whats gone wrong guys?
Plus once this problem is fixed do I need to do Step 5: Backup Image to SD card and Step 6: Restoring Image from SD card?
To load a custom rom.
Cheers

Madoxtheclown said:
Hello,
I attempted to root My European Xoom which is on JB 4.1.2 Folowed the instruction from FAQ How do I root my device.
I followed all the instructions from Manual Root Way, by XxLordxX and everything went fine. Did exactly as said so when I finally reached the point where you download "Root Checker Basic" and it says Sorry! This device does not have proper root access. But there is a superuser app but it doesnt do much. So whats gone wrong guys?
Plus once this problem is fixed do I need to do Step 5: Backup Image to SD card and Step 6: Restoring Image from SD card?
To load a custom rom.
Cheers
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Hi,
Thanks for following my guide! I will try helping you as much as possible! Please, try opening Superuser app and checking if it has the su binary (SU app usually does it automatically). And for step 5 and 6 are not necessary to load a custom ROM .
Cheers,
~Lord

XxLordxX said:
Hi,
Thanks for following my guide! I will try helping you as much as possible! Please, try opening Superuser app and checking if it has the su binary (SU app usually does it automatically). And for step 5 and 6 are not necessary to load a custom ROM .
Cheers,
~Lord
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Thanks Lord, sorry for the late reply Ive been having laptop problems.
Ive opened the superuser app It has 3 tabs on the top Apps, Log, Settings. I go into settings and at the bottom in Superuser information heading, it has Su Binary v3.0.3.1 tap to check for updates. When i click on that it checks for updates and then says checking available version failed.
Cheers

***IMPORTANT*** Must Read Before Posting !

I founded Many Of u people Puzzled Of posting . Some are posting q&a to android development thread and Posting before making rom ...
Only the following topics are allowed in*ORIGINAL DEVELOPMENT*area:
If you are an*official*member of a Team, or it is an*official*ROM build, then it*Might*belong here.
All*Strip and Zip*ROMs go in the Normal Android Development, unless it is significantly different from a normal ROM.
Please check with a Moderator if you are not sure.
[DEV]*- Development for any special projects or Apps
[ROM]*- Custom ROMs
[KERNEL]*- Custom Kernels
[MOD]*- Hack & Modifications for the phone with code to bake into ROMs
[FIX]*- Fixes for known issues & bugs
[R&D]*- Research & Development for Devs only, when gathering data for a new projects
[HOWTO] / [GUIDE]*- How to instructions and Guides
Note: If you are unsure where your new topic should go, then please post it to General*
*Please Include Screen Shots for ROM / MOD / THEME / Apps & Games, when possible as it's expected by our members*
*DEV Support for ROM / KERNEL / MOD / THEME must be provided within XDA thread posted by the Developer, otherwise it won't count as a Development, and in turn it'll be considered
[INFO]rmation / [REF]erence and moved to General**
Unmodified Stock ROM and Source Codes does not count as a DEVELOPMENT project unless it's part of an active project you have already done.
Direct download links preferred, due to stipulations stated in forum rule
MOST IMPORTANT DONT POST QUESTIONS !

Nyc info dude
Will help many new users
Sent from my GT-I8262 using Tapatalk

Hello Sir,
You are a great developer for making ROMs. I want to say that can you please make CyanogenMod 14 for Galaxy Core i8262. Please make more better than Cyanogen Mod 13.
You are the best developer that's why I am telling about making a new ROM CyanogenMod14 for Galaxy Core i8262.
Thank You
If you can make that ROM by using your priceless time.

[Completed] [Q] zte nubia z5s mini MIUI OTA update fix - should I edit my build.prop

I've zte nubia z5s mini with TWRP v. 2.6.3.0 and I installed MIUI V5 on it.
No OTA is able to update, and by reading on the matter, I found out about the build.prop file.
In my current file, I have the line:
Code:
ro.product.mod_device=nx403
I saw in the script log in TWRP that it's looking for nx403a
My question is, should I edit the build.prop to add that 'a', in order to get all future OTA updates working?
Will it ruin anything on my phone?
Keep in mind, that although I'm a software developer - I'm a newbie with Android systems, and this is for my private phone. On my job I work with asp .net...

I imagine it would be fine, but make a backup in your TWRP so if there is an issue you can restore your working system!
I'd also take a look at this thread [GUIDE] How to edit build.prop on any Android device!
Read and ask about the risks there!

Since we do not have a fourm for your device, please post your question in General discussion > Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking so that the right experts may help you.
Changing the Build.prop is typically not recommended. Particularly if you are looking for TWRP updates. Wrong Recovery will hardbrick your phone.

P.S changed the question a bot
Just FYI, I found out I looked at the wrong line, so my question became a bit different. But, maybe even more troublesome...
It's at /zte-nubia-z5s-mini-miui-ota-update-t2830969

You are posting in the right place. Please expect answers from one of the relevant experts.

[ROM] CyanogenMod 13 for Samsung Galaxy S5 | Android Marshmallow 6.0.1

READ THIS!​
Me, myself, and I do NOT own ANY OF THIS nor do I take credit for any of this amazing work. I am simply reposting with some updated information. I will leave links for EVERYTHING.​
OKAY AGAIN, LISTEN UP. Flashing ANYTHING like this may void certain warranties; and I, Albinoman887, or anyone else is responsible for dead SD card, broken SIM's, or bricked phones, or anything bad that may result from this. You are SOLELY responsible and are doing this at YOUR own risk. ​
All credit goes to TeamDouche and all other coders who contributed to CyanogenMod.
These builds are for KLTE (GSM) and (CDMA) variants.
Included in the unified (GSM) build are: KLTEXX, KLTELRA, KLTEMO, KLTECAN, KLTEACG, KLTEDCM, and KLTE
*Individual CDMA builds: KLTESPR and KLTEUSC*
*Individual GSM buulds: KLTEDV*
So, if your device is not listed in one of the Individual lists (The ones marked with an asterisk) Then you should flash the "Unified GSM" (Or KLTE) build.
So here are the features,
Built from CM Source
Service
Text
Data
Calling
Audio
Wi-Fi
Google Now
Bluetooth*
GPS
MMS
Video Playback
Audio Playback
Internal SD Card mounting
External SD Card mounting
IR Blaster**
NFC​
*There has been reported issues of Bluetooth stuttering and some random crashes. This is a known issue. Complaining about it will do absolutely nothing. With that information, do what you will.
**IR Blaster has been tested using the Peel IR Remote (Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.peel.app&hl=en
Please note, some CyanogenMod Features have NOT been added yet, so be patient and don't be annoying about this.
Some things you do NOT want to do when flashing this,
Do NOT use superwipes,
Do NOT dirty flash, (And if you do, do NOT report bugs), do a clean flash (Which is wiping Data, Cache, and Dalvik Cache)
Download links!
Latest tested release is cm-13.0-20151227
G900I (kltedv) : http://www.team-hydra.org/kltedv/rel/
G900P (kltespr) : http://www.team-hydra.org/kltespr/rel/
G900R4 (klteusc) : http://www.team-hydra.org/klteusc/rel/
G900V (kltevzw) : http://www.team-hydra.org/kltevzw/rel/
If your phone's specific model number was NOT listed above and is a CDMA device, it is sadly NOT supported, for all other GSM devices flash the "Unified GSM" Build below.
KLTE Build archive: http://www.team-hydra.org/klte/rel/
GApps Package: www.opengapps.com
FLASHING INSTRUCTIONS!
You must have TWRP Installled in order to flash this ROM! Others may work but have NOT been tested!
This is really quite simple if you do this step by step.
Step 1.
Download the build specific for your device and grab a GApps package.
Step 2.
Move these over to an SD Card
Step 3.
Wipe Data, Cache, and Dalvik Cache.
Step 3.
Flash the downloaded Cyanogenmod .zip folder
Step 4.
Wipe Cach and Dalvik Cache
Step 5.
Flash GApps package
Step 6.
Wipe Cache and Dalvik Cache
Step 7.
Reboot System!
And congrats! It should work! And you can brag to all of your dev friends and tell them you're running Android version 6.0.1 ( Although the S5 has Marshmallow for it already.. :/ )
Now, here I will talk about NIGHTLIES,
IF you want to be as up to date as possible, I recommend flashing the NIGHTLY builds. The only thing is they may have some bugs lurking around. Although, I use these and have had NO problems whatsoever.
Unified GSM (klte) : https://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=klte
G900I (kltedv) : http://www.team-hydra.org/kltedv/nightly/
G900P (kltespr) : http://www.team-hydra.org/kltespr/nightly/
G900R4 (klteusc) : http://www.team-hydra.org/klteusc/nightly/\
Hey, have a heart and donate to Albinoman877!
He does a lot, show your support!
Here's the link to a PayPal you can donate to. (Note, the name on the account says Patricia as it is a family account)
https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/w...63663d3faee8d6625bf1e8bd269586d425cc639e26c6a
I will be happy to answer any questions but note that I am NOT a developer, so I'll only be able to answer SOME more basic or "noob" questions. For everything else, post on the original thread.
THE ORIGINAL THREAD WHERE ALL IF THIS IS FROM IS HERE:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ent/rom-cyanogenmod-13-0-android-6-0-t3237502

And why is this thread needed in the Development section?
The original CM13 thread has all the information and the magical "search" button.
Any noob should first go through the General and Q&A sections before arriving here.
Could an admin close this useless thread?
Thank you in advance.

AlexVat said:
And why is this thread needed in the Development section?
The original CM13 thread has all the information and the magical "search" button.
Any noob should first go through the General and Q&A sections before arriving here.
Could an admin close this useless thread?
Thank you in advance.
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Its a more noob friendly version, as I myself have helped many noobs over on the original thread. Making this was am attempt to help them and get rid of noobish questions, as it gets repetitive and annoying.
On top of that, this has some updated information concerning GApps, bugs, and etc. as previously stated.

AlexVat said:
And why is this thread needed in the Development section?
The original CM13 thread has all the information and the magical "search" button.
Any noob should first go through the General and Q&A sections before arriving here.
Could an admin close this useless thread?
Thank you in advance.
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As well as those reasons, I am also planning on compiling for smaller devices that aren't supported in the original thread.

The last Cyanogenmod has fingerprint working, so if this is build from official CM13 source it should be working too

TacoTank said:
As well as those reasons, I am also planning on compiling for smaller devices that aren't supported in the original thread.
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Yeah, man, but still this shouldn't be posted in the Development section
Right now there is zero development on this thread. In the future I plan to cook a ROM myself but you don't see me raising threads in the Dev section. Just saying

AlexVat said:
Yeah, man, but still this shouldn't be posted in the Development section
Right now there is zero development on this thread. In the future I plan to cook a ROM myself but you don't see me raising threads in the Dev section. Just saying
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Which section should I put this in then?

TacoTank said:
Which section should I put this in then?
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In my opinion it should be in the General section as an ultra-noob walkthrough guide for installing CM13 from absolute scratch. With the links towards a compatible recovery, root, as well as all the risks involved (breaking knox, changed/lost imei etc.)

AlexVat said:
In my opinion it should be in the General section as an ultra-noob walkthrough guide for installing CM13 from absolute scratch. With the links towards a compatible recovery, root, as well as all the risks involved (breaking knox, changed/lost imei etc.)
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Alright, can a mod move this thread over to the general section please? And sorry for any troubles man. Thanks.

In this version of CM are we able to move apps, backups, TWRP files to the external SD card?