As of right now, the roms for your S3 are not meant to be used on other S3 variants. Bricks might happens or a soft one might happen. Before flashing a Rom make sure you are in the right development section an you read the entire op, twice. Until other devs or experienced users find a way to make them cross compatible, please refrain from using other carriers S3 roms.
I am working on this so that all roms will work on all carriers
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1735482
Man 90% of the time memebers don't read the "everyone read this" thread on any forum
Mostly cause its just filled with rules and etiquite
How have to capture there attention with the title
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Tell me about it, I guess you just be glad you did and move on
Lol it was my idea I just pmed it to Mr.highway
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incubus26jc said:
I am working on this so that all roms will work on all carriers
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1735482
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That's slick!:good:
hard brick - a pretty paperweight (tonight)
should have been more careful, soft bricked the phone, 2 times trying to change the dpi.
once trying to flash a rom - the rom flash, took it to QHSUSB_DLOAD mode, not impressed but i'll take this downtime as a time to relax.
Another way to avoid a brick; Don't use a mod, theme, tool or ROM until it's confirmed by multiple people in the community that it's working properly. Read the last 3-4 pages of a thread
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fergie716 said:
Another way to avoid a brick; Don't use a mod, theme, tool or ROM until it's confirmed by multiple people in the community that it's working properly. Read the last 3-4 pages of a thread
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What fun is that?
piiman said:
What fun is that?
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lol
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Simple...
Do like we all have done: read everything you can find and then ask an intelligent question. Otherwise, XDA denizens get grumpy... :cyclops:
Aint' that the truth, I'm one of them!
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Man 90% of the time memebers don't read the "everyone read this" thread on any forum
Mostly cause its just filled with rules and etiquite
How have to capture there attention with the title
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I agree with you, I ended up with a soft brick stuck at the samsung glowing logo after trying to unroot because I got a crack the front plastic near the headphone jack. I managed to reset the flash counter and install the rom but odin failed at the end. Now I'm hesitant to flash another ROM. Anyone else here waiting for JellyBean Rom? Definitely take your time and always make sure your computer installs the drivers before doing anything! I got BB to exchange it for me since they couldn't get it to boot and the mystery crack wasn't my fault. I only had it for like 3 days IN A CASE TOO. Happy Flashing dudes.
I'm just glad i saw a forum for the gs3. I would've bricked my phone after i got it.
Another bricker my own fault went to unroot to take in for service and went and loaded a wrong .tar file of the stock system. Anyway...not looking for sympathy..just wanted to say thanks for the forum that gave me the tools to fix my mistake :thumbup:
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Just a question that seems to pertain to this thread, what's the difference between sprint sgs3 android development and original android development?
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xblackvalorx said:
Just a question that seems to pertain to this thread, what's the difference between sprint sgs3 android development and original android development?
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Original is usually built from scratch/source. Android development is based from stock, leaks or ports
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Original is usually built from scratch/source. Android development is based from stock, leaks or ports
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So as long as it's in the Sprint sgs 3 forums it's safe?
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You are correct sir!
biglos201 said:
I agree with you, I ended up with a soft brick stuck at the samsung glowing logo after trying to unroot because I got a crack the front plastic near the headphone jack. I managed to reset the flash counter and install the rom but odin failed at the end. Now I'm hesitant to flash another ROM. Anyone else here waiting for JellyBean Rom? Definitely take your time and always make sure your computer installs the drivers before doing anything! I got BB to exchange it for me since they couldn't get it to boot and the mystery crack wasn't my fault. I only had it for like 3 days IN A CASE TOO. Happy Flashing dudes.
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Mystery crack is the best
The Archangel said:
As of right now, the roms for your S3 are not meant to be used on other S3 variants. Bricks might happens or a soft one might happen. Before flashing a Rom make sure you are in the right development section an you read the entire op, twice. Until other devs or experienced users find a way to make them cross compatible, please refrain from using other carriers S3 roms.
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I think I just made that mistake...wrong directory in a mirror...
ANyhow I ended up with a QHSUSB_DLOAD device...looking hard to unbrick...
Related
If you are going to root, do not do like me and just start going on a rom rampage. To extend on that statement, I traded into this device and it was rooted... it was just a few days after the release so obviously no cure or stable rom at that point. Long story short... I have messed up and fixed a lot of things with this device already and it only cost me a few long nights and making my wife hate me. So that is why if you are going to root, make sure its worth it.
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If you are going to root, do not do like me and just start going on a rom rampage.
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Cool story bro
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rayprobg said:
If you are going to root, do not do like me and just start going on a rom rampage.
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I won't flash any ROMs until there is an actual stock ROM available to go back to... One that doesn't borrow anything from the international rom's...
But I gotta ask, what happened during your ROM rampage?
ROM RAMPAGE! theres only 3 roms to choose from! Wtf did you do!?
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ROM RAMPAGE! theres only 3 roms to choose from! Wtf did you do!?
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He probably got it mixed up. If you read his other posts he's obviously a newbie at this and probably is talking about all the mistakes he's made while trying to root. OP Be careful what you say around here it's easy to get flamed over not knowing what you're talking about. I hope you take the time to read as much as you can and try not to ruin a perfectly good phone...
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ROM RAMPAGE! theres only 3 roms to choose from! Wtf did you do!?
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Lol I was thinking the same thing.
Sent From My Evo Killer!!!
I flashed a few roms and ever since my battery hasn't been the same.. I rooted thru clockwork, but like an idiot didn't do a backup... is there any other way to get back to stock ????
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He probably got it mixed up. If you read his other posts he's obviously a newbie at this and probably is talking about all the mistakes he's made while trying to root. OP Be careful what you say around here it's easy to get flamed over not knowing what you're talking about. I hope you take the time to read as much as you can and try not to ruin a perfectly good phone...
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To be purely honest I am trying to get to 10 posts so I needed something and I am trying not to be totally pointless in what I say so I thought advice would be good
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To be purely honest I am trying to get to 10 posts so I needed something and I am trying not to be totally pointless in what I say so I thought advice would be good
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Use the 3 word story for your 10 posts
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So, I flashed Caulks new EK02 Rom, and, when I went to restart, phone is stuck on boot screen; Wiped everything as normal before flashing, but stuck on the yellow triangle screen.
I tried all the normal stuff to get into recovery, but phone won't go past the initial boot screen.
I have a mac computer, and thats all there are in the house, so I can't use Odin..
Can someone help me get the phone back to a state where it starts up?
Thanks so much for your help!
Didn't I just answer this question lol...
2 threads aren't necessary in these forums, we see your question.
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SocialReject said:
Didn't I just answer this question lol...
2 threads aren't necessary in these forums, we see your question.
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True but its easy to go into panic mode when your expensive toy wont do a damn thing. I have been there before. A few minutes waiting for answers seems like an eternity.
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lol, understood.
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Didn't I just answer this question lol...
2 threads aren't necessary in these forums, we see your question.
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First of all, this is the ONLY thread I made for this question; I made a post in the thread where the rom was located to make the dev aware of the issue
I'll be watching you closely, for when you have a serious issue and ask for help, to make sure you don't post it more than once..
And, BTW, I used Heimdall on my own, without your suggestion; I've been flashing phones for longer than you've probably been on this earth...
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True but its easy to go into panic mode when your expensive toy wont do a damn thing. I have been there before. A few minutes waiting for answers seems like an eternity.
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Thanks for your kind words, John; you show the kind of class that used to be everywhere on this forum!
where are you seeing a new rom from CAulk?
All original Posts I see in DEV the only Caulk one are for the 1.5a ROM,
thanks,
RR
The "Stock EK02" ROM.
h20wakebum said:
where are you seeing a new rom from CAulk?
All original Posts I see in DEV the only Caulk one are for the 1.5a ROM,
thanks,
RR
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its in here bro..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19862447&posted=1#post19862447
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First of all, this is the ONLY thread I made for this question; I made a post in the thread where the rom was located to make the dev aware of the issue
I'll be watching you closely, for when you have a serious issue and ask for help, to make sure you don't post it more than once..
And, BTW, I used Heimdall on my own, without your suggestion; I've been flashing phones for longer than you've probably been on this earth...
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Bro, relax smh.... reread what I said and stop taking everything to heart... if I misread a thread name, tell me that. No need to brew up a storm.. anyway, hope you find a solution.
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Actually if you are on XDA app or Tapatalk, lately its been occasionally doubling up on random threads. I have seen it happen a several times lately. It will show the same exact thread, same amount of posts, but views are different. That may have happened here. Thanks for the kind words wase.
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These 2 threads aren't asking the same question?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1370311
I understand you were in an tight spot but no need to lash out at me for simply pointing out the obvious and trying to help you out...
That is all.....
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SocialReject said:
These 2 threads aren't asking the same question?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1370311
I understand you were in an tight spot but no need to lash out at me for simply pointing out the obvious and trying to help you out...
That is all.....
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Yup, looks like it got doubled up. I think that's what happened anyway
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Oh well, not that big of a deal.
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Oh well, not that big of a deal.
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Its really not. Just trying to keep the peace. Since the new modems its been so civil around here...its actually nice. You've been thanked too Social
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Its really not. Just trying to keep the peace. Since the new modems its been so civil around here...its actually nice. You've been thanked too Social
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lol, my thoughts exactly. No need to plague the forum with bad blood. I appreciate that, man.
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sorry for flying off the handle; lets just forget it, and have fun again..
Hopefully this means our E4GT is coming soon!!!
http://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-i-9100-ice-cream-sandwich-rom-leaks-out
Thanks bro but already posted a couple post down
So its EL13?
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So its EL13?
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no its ics for international sgs2 wont work for us...yet
Three threads already? Maybe a merge is in order...may be 10 by tonight.
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T.C.P said:
no its ics for international sgs2 wont work for us...yet
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Has anyone tried to flash it with Odin yet?
The last international beta flashed fine...
I've downloaded it, but I'm just sitting here staring at it, lol.
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Wouldn't work for our E4GT, would it? No CDMA overseas correct? Just wondering. I mean, I am open to being the Guinea pig, I think.
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skyline247 said:
Wouldn't work for our E4GT, would it? No CDMA overseas correct? Just wondering. I mean, I am open to being the Guinea pig, I think.
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Japan has cdma! But don't flash it. It'll Bork nearly everything.
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Yes best not flash it. Its barely usable on the gsm gs2 let alone ours lol.
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Yep. I read in a similar thread someone flashed it, and now their computer, odin, nothing recognizes their phone. Tough break.
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Can't believe some of the stuff people do in here or the things they post... If this was really for our phones why not just wait for a developer to put it all together for you... Haste makes waste...SMDH
I hope someone comes up with a solution for their phones because it was more than 1 person that flashed it...
so, does that mean an official OTA in 2013? haha **troll**
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Can't believe some of the stuff people do in here or the things they post... If this was really for our phones why not just wait for a developer to put it all together for you... Haste makes waste...SMDH
I hope someone comes up with a solution for their phones because it was more than 1 person that flashed it...
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When I was a noob, it wouldn't go near something like this unless I read that 200people have done it succesfully before me. I wouldn't even think of just flashing something unless it was cleary stated it was for my phone and had step by step instructions on what to do and I would confirm about 50x that it was for my phone before actually falshing it.
Now that I am no longer a noob and would like to consider myself a veteran at flashing, I even stay further away from these things. lol
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When I was a noob, it wouldn't go near something like this unless I read that 200people have done it succesfully before me. I wouldn't even think of just flashing something unless it was cleary stated it was for my phone and had step by step instructions on what to do and I would confirm about 50x that it was for my phone before actually falshing it.
Now that I am no longer a noob and would like to consider myself a veteran at flashing, I even stay further away from these things. lol
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+1 Back in 2009 when I first started modding (a Motorola Razr) I stumbled onto XDA. After getting my wizard 1st, and then my excalibur (t Mo Dash), I made sure I read everything thrice, even 4 times, before flashing. I was a lot more gung-ho back then. After totally bricking my Fender MT3G, I take more caution. I am super ocs now with my E4GT (best device I've ever owned), so I was just kidding about the guinea pig thing, lol.
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Hello everyone!
My new Gs2 is running 2.3.6. Can it be root with ODin..
Please help!
Thank you!
It can. Goodluck.
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Yes you can, go to this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18578780
[HOWTO] ROOT T-Mobile SGSII via ODIN -- Updated Recovery and when you're flashing the su.zip it may fail couple times, just keep flashing until it goes through
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Doesn't anyone every notice the freaking search bar b4 starting threads.....
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noodles2224 said:
Yes you can, go to this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18578780
[HOWTO] ROOT T-Mobile SGSII via ODIN -- Updated Recovery and when you're flashing the su.zip it may fail couple times, just keep flashing until it goes through
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don't even need to wait for it to install successfully. Sometimes a "fail" is actually a success, so if you're having problems of it flashing successfully then you should check your app drawer.. its probably in there already.
furiousbird said:
Hello everyone!
My new Gs2 is running 2.3.6. Can it be root with ODin..
Please help!
Thank you!
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Seriously? Feel bad for you so here I'll help you out.
Step by step spoon fed tutorial
http://youtu.be/JmvCpR45LKA
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don't even need to wait for it to install successfully. Sometimes a "fail" is actually a success, so if you're having problems of it flashing successfully then you should check your app drawer.. its probably in there already.
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YUP this was the case with mine, hell i think there might even be another thread where you mentioned this to someone else as well...go figure
bobby3306 said:
YUP this was the case with mine, hell i think there might even be another thread where you mentioned this to someone else as well...go figure
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yep probably my 4th time lol. Since t-mobile had their "sale" and i believe prices are dropping for the gs2 (target/walmart) expect a lot of new users with derp questions.. I do hope it dies down.
I should probably create a template so i can just c/p everything over and over.
OH WAIT that's what stickies are for.
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yep probably my 4th time lol. Since t-mobile had their "sale" and i believe prices are dropping for the gs2 (target/walmart) expect a lot of new users with derp questions.. I do hope it dies down.
I should probably create a template so i can just c/p everything over and over.
OH WAIT that's what stickies are for.
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maybe xda should create a gigantic search bar to be displayed on the screen upon signing up for the forums lol
I recently purchased an s3 and I'm a bit confused about the different methods I've seen for rooting.
Is one method preferred to another?
I'm learning how different this phone is from the evo 4g I've been using for the past 2.5 years.
This thread has a lot of answers to almost everything you may want to know
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38172219
The second and third posts list roms, kernels and mods
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fitz420 said:
I recently purchased an s3 and I'm a bit confused about the different methods I've seen for rooting.
Is one method preferred to another?
I'm learning how different this phone is from the evo 4g I've been using for the past 2.5 years.
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Easiest way to root is to use Odin and install your custom recovery and then the team epic root zip. Just make sure you install all the drivers for your phone first
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Not sure if ur a techy or not... I am not. I purchased a program called one click root. I may be made fun of because I paid money but that's what I was comfortable with.
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Not sure if ur a techy or not... I am not. I purchased a program called one click root. I may be made fun of because I paid money but that's what I was comfortable with.
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Being made fun of is better than having a "brick"! When I got mine I didn't want to take time to study up (coming from HTC) so I did the same....
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Thanks. Those one click programs usually scare me more than the step by step methods.
I'm not worried about which is easier, just if there is a preffered method. I believe I have found my answer after reading FAQ again and watching the videos linked from it.
Thanks again.
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Thanks. Those one click programs usually scare me more than the step by step methods.
Thanks again.
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Qbking has a bunch of videos. Very easy and I've done it a bunch of times. Just familiarize yourself with Odin and you will be fine.
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Qbking has a bunch of videos. Very easy and I've done it a bunch of times. Just familiarize yourself with Odin and you will be fine.
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Hahaha. Just finished rooting via his videos. U were right, alaman, didn't even last a week without rooting. I forgot what an ad looked like.....no more of that crap
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Hahaha. Just finished rooting via his videos. U were right, alaman, didn't even last a week without rooting. I forgot what an ad looked like.....no more of that crap
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I know I'm late to the party, but here's my two cents:
As far as I'm aware, all of the various guides (and toolkits) actually use the same method (although, the toolkit does have a tendency to bork the wifi). It's just really the packaging they come in. Whenever I recommend a guide to people, I always link this guide by Skunk Ape. It's intuitive and explains each step quite well, with pictures and clear instructions. I've never had someone come back to me asking for clarification after reading that guide.
Hope you enjoy your rooted phone!
Gotta say.....so far these s3 forums seem really friendly. Thanks for all the advice guys.....really digging this phone and forum so far
If this was the evo 4g forum and I started a thread like this some dude with 20 posts would have already flamed me and called me a noob......hahaha
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Gotta say.....so far these s3 forums seem really friendly. Thanks for all the advice guys.....really digging this phone and forum so far
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Welcome to the Sprint forums! We're generally nice people. The only time you really see the ugly side is if you flash an international Rom to your phone (which bricks it, btw). That's when the sarcasm comes out.
Just stick to Roms made for our phones (d2spr, not i9300) and you'll be fine!
So after researching roms and reading/.watching reviews, it seems that blazer is closest to stock minus all the bloat/samsung stuff that is loaded by default. Is this correct, or would u guys recommend a different rom for a STOCK experience +tweaks/-bloat.
I swear if I bought an htc phone I wouldn't be quite as clueless.
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So after researching roms and reading/.watching reviews, it seems that blazer is closest to stock minus all the bloat/samsung stuff that is loaded by default. Is this correct, or would u guys recommend a different rom for a STOCK experience +tweaks/-bloat.
I swear if I bought an htc phone I wouldn't be quite as clueless.
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Everyone on here would probably recommend a different rom. I'm currently running msg&chubbz rom. It's pretty stock, does have a lot of features from gs4. Does have "minit settings" which allow you to change battery icon/color, clock color/location, and some others, but besides these changes its pretty stock. I was clueless to s-offing my brothers evo lte, but I got it eventually. HTC phones are a little more confusing to most people.
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I recommend trying the ones you like, all at least a weeks time then deciding for yourself. But since you asked TPR 'cough' 'cough'.....
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I recommend trying the ones you like, all at least a weeks time then deciding for yourself. But since you asked TPR 'cough' 'cough'.....
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Haha, I'm an AOSP guy myself, but yes, The People's Rom has quite a vibrant (and vocal!) community, most of which are kind and like to help others out.
fitz420 said:
So after researching roms and reading/.watching reviews, it seems that blazer is closest to stock minus all the bloat/samsung stuff that is loaded by default. Is this correct, or would u guys recommend a different rom for a STOCK experience +tweaks/-bloat.
I swear if I bought an htc phone I wouldn't be quite as clueless.
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For a truly stock ROM you can check out freezas thread. He has all the latest Sprint updates and so forth. You can't get any closer to stock than that. I also recommend TPR. They are really great over there.
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fitz420 said:
If this was the evo 4g forum and I started a thread like this some dude with 20 posts would have already flamed me and called me a noob......hahaha
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Tpr and morphology is fantastic.
If want to see the ugly side the sgs3 forum, flash an international rom and ask why your phone is bricked.
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What? No one brought up M.O.A.R? my fav. TW and I can customize all day long.
Seems you're already rooted, but I have to give a shout-out for topherk pushing skunk ape's rooting guide. The guide is so well-written and gave me just what I needed (custom recovery and root). For someone new to rooting, it was the best IMO...
:thumbup: topherk
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So this isn't the Evo 4g forums?
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