I Better leave it as it is.

Stanley08:

Alomo with Pomo? U weird bro! Rooted? If yes, Cheers!



Its as easy as i wrote mate! Holard07 has fone his, read first few pages to get a basic knowledge of ODIN and stuff...

@ stanley, thanks a bunch for ur assistant yesterday, I really appreciate u bro...pls do u ve a link to any good custom rom for my s4, anyone u can advise bro...thanks in anticipation

zeelo2014: After rooting my device,the caution triangle displays on startup,is there an easy way to clear it off? Not like it has any effect sha.

nani.666:
it's not exactly an easy way...but it can be done....check XDA Or use Google... do it at your own risk tho

There is an easy way, It's called Triangle Away
Download here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2151331&d=1375119037

However, I advice you juts free it as there is a 1% chance Triangle away will brick ur phone. And yes! 1% Very slim! But still!

tj_sadiq: Hello...was abt getting a S3 Tmobile branded version 2day,but on seeing this thread,now am waery...pls, wots d major diff btw d Tmobile n d international version?.

Sorry, I won't support this device.

komason: hello house pls i use a sgh gs2 unrooted and of recent i can't seem to open my pdf files,it keeps telling me no application to open file.is there anyone who can help me with a solution.thanks.

SGH is not international version... Sorry, I won't support this device.

I know triangle away...I've used triangle away...and you should know it doesn't work on all devices.....that's why I didn't mention it.... there's another method on XDA...a little more complicated...guaranteed to work (if you do it right and don't brick your device)...requires the use of a computer tho.....

nani.666:
I know triangle away...I've used triangle away...and you should know it doesn't work on all devices.....that's why I didn't mention it.... there's another method on XDA...a little more complicated...guaranteed to work (if you do it right and don't brick your device)...requires the use of a computer tho.....

Works well on these devices...

Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100 **
Samsung Galaxy S2 SPH-D710 Epic 4G Touch **
Samsung Galaxy S2 Korea SHW-M250K/L/S **
Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 **
Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300T **
Samsung Galaxy S3 AT&T
Samsung Galaxy S3 Sprint
Samsung Galaxy S3 T-Mobile
Samsung Galaxy S3 Verizon(UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER)
Samsung Galaxy S3 Canada
Samsung Galaxy S3 US Cellular
Samsung Galaxy S3 MetroPCS
Samsung Galaxy S3 Cricket
Samsung Galaxy S3 C-Spire
Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9305 LTE **
Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9305T LTE **
Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9305N LTE **
Samsung Galaxy S3 Korea SHW-M440S **
Samsung Galaxy S4 International GT-I9505 **
Samsung Galaxy S4 AT&T SGH-I337 (UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER)
Samsung Galaxy S4 Verizon SCH-I545 (UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER)
Samsung Galaxy S4 T-Mobile SGH-M919
Samsung Galaxy S4 Sprint SPH-L720
Samsung Galaxy S4 US Cellular SCH-R970
Samsung Galaxy S4 Canada SGH-I337M
Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000 **
Samsung Galaxy Note GT-I9220 **
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 GT-N7100/T **
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 GT-N7102 **
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 GT-N7105/T LTE **
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 SPH-L900 Sprint **
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 SGH-T889 T-Mobile **
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 SGH-T889V Canada **
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 SGH-R950 US Cellular **
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 AT&T/Canada SGH-I317/M **
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 SCH-I605 Verizon ** (UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER)
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Korea SHV-E250K/L/S **
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0" GT-N5100 3G **
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0" GT-N511x Wi-Fi **
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0" GT-N5120 LTE **
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1" GT-N8000 3G **
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1" GT-N801x Wi-Fi **
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1" GT-N8020 LTE **
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1" SHW-M480S/K/W **
Samsung Galaxy Camera EK-GC100 **
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 GT-P310x 7" 3G
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 GT-P311x 7" Wi-Fi
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 GT-P510x 10.1" 3G
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 GT-P511x 10.1" Wi-Fi
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 GT-I8160
Samsung Galaxy S Advance GT-I9070/P
Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini GT-I8190
Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos GT-I9082
Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus GT-S7500
Samsung Galaxy Ace IIx GT-S7560
Samsung Galaxy S Duos GT-S7562
Samsung Galaxy Premier GT-I9260

@Stan you've never warned people about consequences of 'em not backing up their EFS folder when trying to flash/changed ROM..'Cos when it gets up messed up their IMEI gets blacklisted of messed.it could get worse by losing network signal..

PS: you might have, if so, this will just serve as a reminder

Those of you scared of fflashing roms... Just download mobile odin. Easiest tool out there... I Have even used it to flash even stock rom for a friend...

You must be rooted for it to work of course.

And people scared of just rooting their phones. Loool. I can't use an android that's not rooted. Where will I even start from.

What is EFS folder and where exactly is it located on the storage?

faithclin: Those of you scared of flashing roms... Just download mobile odin. Easiest tool out there... I Have even used it to flash even stock rom for a friend...

You must be rooted for it to work of course.

And people scared of just rooting their phones. Loool. I can't use an android that's not rooted. Where will I even start from.

Personally, I don't trust mobile ODIN and have never used it! But i know it works, as many people use it. But I don't and I won't

About rooting,
My S2 - Few days after purchase
My S3 - Less than 5 minutes out of the box (Flashed a PRE-Rooted updated .tar Stock ROM)
My S4 - 1 minute out of the box ( LIKE A BOSS! )

Deblow: What is EFS folder and where exactly is it located on the storage?

EFS: All of the Samsung Android devices comes with the EFS folder which is contains 'SPECIFIC' information of the phone like IMEI, product code, etc. So, this EFS folder is very important to make a backup.

EFS folder can be found in the 'MAIN ROOT' of the phone. this is the path /
Lol. Yes, just dat! The main root as I said! Which also means you must be rooted and using a third-party file explorer like Root Explorer (It is a Paid app! And it's My Favorite and the best) or ES File Explorer (FREE App! Very good too).
U can do a quick backup by copying the whole folder and pasting it in ur ExternalSd card, or a safe area in the InternalSd. However, restoring (replacing the files by copy/paste) with this method is not the most reliable, as I have only tested it personally on S3 and Note 2. Not even on S4 (tho it should work). Cheers!

@Stan Nice expatiation
To top it up
Immediately after rooting, backing up of EFS folder should be done if you have intentions of changing rom and possibly odin flashing

@ stanley, thanks for the oda day, kindly help me with a link for ur best custom rom for s4 international version. Thanks in anticipation.

O.michael.O:
@Stan Nice expatiation
To top it up
Immediately after rooting, backing up of EFS folder should be done if you have intentions of changing rom and possibly odin flashing

Thanks mate Odin Flash will not normally Corrupt EFS tho.

holard07: @ stanley, thanks for the oda day, kindly help me with a link for ur best custom rom for s4 international version. Thanks in anticipation.

When I started reading the post, i thought you wrote 'kindly help me with your account number'
Anyways! I am an Omega Team Member and in truth, our ROMs are the best!

Omega ROM GT-I9500 Exynos Version (This is your own)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2232887

Omega ROM GT-I9505 Snapdragon Version
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2253528

Stanley08:

Thanks mate Odin Flash will not normally Corrupt EFS tho.



When I started reading the post, i thought you wrote 'kindly help me with your account number'
Anyways! I am an Omega Team Member and in truth, our ROMs are the best!

Omega ROM GT-I9500 Exynos Version (This is your own)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2232887

Omega ROM GT-I9505 Snapdragon Version
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2253528

Pls is there an omega rom on 4.3 for galaxy s2, Gt-i9100?

Lmao Stanley why won't you... LLool smh. A trial will convince you tho. Why go through all the stress of recovery when you can just do everything with just a click... You like the hard way abi

Stanley08:

Thanks mate Odin Flash will not normally Corrupt EFS tho.



When I started reading the post, i thought you wrote 'kindly help me with your account number'
Anyways! I am an Omega Team Member and in truth, our ROMs are the best!

Omega ROM GT-I9500 Exynos Version (This is your own)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2232887

Omega ROM GT-I9505 Snapdragon Version
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2253528

@stan, we ll get der IJN,...wish we can get more personal outside this thread, but I can't find where to download d rom on xda, all d same thanks a lot!

faithclin: Lmao Stanley why won't you... LLool smh. A trial will convince you tho. Why go through all the stress of recovery when you can just do everything with just a click... You like the hard way abi

How far?The hard way is the rugged way to make it last

smh..see famzing

faithclin: Lmao Stanley why won't you... LLool smh. A trial will convince you tho. Why go through all the stress of recovery when you can just do everything with just a click... You like the hard way abi

holard07:
@stan, we ll get der IJN,...wish we can get more personal outside this thread, but I can't find where to download d rom on xda, all d same thanks a lot!

Cheers mates!
Here is omega download centre for S4 (I9500) - http://omega-roms.net/blog/?page_id=1196

nani.666:
smh..see famzing

Lol. Y u no FAMz ur own

First Demo Of BBM for Android now Available!!!

WATCH HERE -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_EAWvJpxwY

honsule:

How far?The hard way is the rugged way to make it last

Lmao you that betrayed Android and went to blackberry. Just go away

faithclin:

Lmao you that betrayed Android and went to blackberry. Just go away

ehnnnn......did he?? Small wonder.

OFF-Topic day?

please what is the work of rom on android devices

Hello peeps, I'm moving away from using BlackBerry at the end of the month and was thinking of buying an android(had tecno t1 b4 but sold it cus I needed money)more specifically, I was thinking of buying either s2 or s3, I hv approximately 60k,all I want to know is the price,current highest OS each is having and oda features,thanks.

Scarpon: please what is the work of rom on android devices

Lol. I reeally reaaaally don't have an answer to this! Google it. 'Android ROM'

destiny said: Hello peeps, I'm moving away from using BlackBerry at the end of the month and was thinking of buying an android(had tecno t1 b4 but sold it cus I needed money)more specifically, I was thinking of buying either s2 or s3, I hv approximately 60k,all I want to know is the price,current highest OS each is having and oda features,thanks.

Dude! Add 3K on that money and get urself a BRAND NEW S3 from Affordables.
http://affordablephonesng.com/page.php?page=Samsung&pageno=3

Stanley08:
INSTRUCTIONS FOR BOTH S3 AND S4
Just make sure you have downloaded the right zip!

Don't go and flash it on AT&T, T-mobile and the rest ohh! Ehen! Only I9300 and I9500. Settings > About Phone. Check to be sure of ur model

Follow these instructions to the letter. Do not touch any buttons or check-boxes that are not listed below to touch!

- Download Odin3 v3.04 (Google search)
- Download and unzip the correct zip file for ur phone model (I posted ones for International I9300 and I9500 above already)
- If you end up with a recovery.img and cache.img file, you've extracted twice. You need to end up with a .tar file - don't extract that one
- (USB) Disconnect your phone from your computer
- Start Odin3 v3.04
- Click the PDA button, and select '.tar' file
- Put your phone in download mode (turn off phone, then hold VolumeDown + home + power to boot - if it asks you to press a button to continue, press the listed button. in this case its VolumeUp button)
- (USB) Connect the phone to your computer
- Make sure Repartition is NOT ticked
- Click the 'Start' button
- You will get a 'Pass' message
- Wait for Android to reboot
- Done (if it took you more than 30 seconds, you need practise!)

CONGRATS, YOU ARE ROOTED! Cheers!

bro pls hv folod all d method here put wen i click d pda button i dnt see d tar file,asin dat space is empty.pls wot do i do?

@ stan and oda gurus,someone sud pls ansa mi,i neva slip since last night ooooo

Ooppps!

My name is Kofsy, I am a blackberry addict


















Now following this thread to free myself from the stranglehold of BB!

But there is a challenge... My bro just got an S3 and I'm beginning to fall in love with driod... Even though I don't have a clue of how the phone really works... It looks kinda complicated. Now for the past 1week, my bro has been struggling with browsing. His blackberry was stolen 2days after he subscribed for airtel unlimited BIS. He got an S3 and retrieved the line a week after(a microsim ofcourse) and he still has about 1.9G left on the sim. We followed the direction of subscribing for the 10mb daily plan and the phone browsed for that day alone. After that day, it stopped browsing... what do you think is wrong?

Right now the only thing he does with the phone is receive calls, sms, and snap pictures. I know the phone is a superb one and my bro is not utilizing its functions and features. I don't blame him though, he was a blackberry addict like myself(used 5 different BBs within 4years). Can someone pls help us? As I intend getting an S3 from the UK too.

Thanks in anticipation... #Edited

kardinalz:
bro pls hv folod all d method here put wen i click d pda button i dnt see d tar file,asin dat space is empty.pls wot do i do?

kardinalz: @ stan and oda gurus,someone sud pls ansa mi,i neva slip since last night ooooo

Lol! Mate! When you click PDA, browse to where you downloaded the .tar file you want to flash, my advice is that you copy it to your desktop so that it is easier to find, that's what i always do.

Stanley08:



Lol! Mate! When you click PDA, browse to where you downloaded the .tar file you want to flash, my advice is that you copy it to your desktop so that it is easier to find, that's what i always do.

tanx boss hv done dat but Pls, assist me, tis like my fone is not
connecting via usb, or am not getting a pass
or reboot.wot will i do??