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[Q] Keyboard and system files problems

Hello, I have recently purchased a Note 3 which is from Hong Kong LTE version SM-N9005 16GB, there are some problems that I am facing with it, firstly the Samsung Keyboard of the device does not work, when I go into settings, into language and input and select settings of Samsung Keyboard error message pops up "Unfortunately, Samsung Keyboard has stopped". Well there is another keyboard that I am using which was there in it that is Samsung Chinese IME but it also has problems with handwriting when I select it during writing anything again the same error message pops up that it has stopped. If I try to disable this keyboard and only the Samsung keyboard is turned on then continuous error messages will start to pop up with 5 sec approx. Well I have performed the clearing of both data and cache but no luck for me and I just can't find out the solution to it, other than these one problem that is also there is that when I select "Language" option in the Language and Input settings under Handwriting Recognition, Settings would stop by giving the same error as above, I think there is some problem with the system files of the Firmware 4.4.2 Official, I was waiting for an Official update to come so that I can fix these problems but no update for Hong Kong till yet, any suggestions?
Thanks.

V0iLeNcE said:
Hello, I have recently purchased a Note 3 which is from Hong Kong LTE version SM-N9005 16GB, there are some problems that I am facing with it, firstly the Samsung Keyboard of the device does not work, when I go into settings, into language and input and select settings of Samsung Keyboard error message pops up "Unfortunately, Samsung Keyboard has stopped". Well there is another keyboard that I am using which was there in it that is Samsung Chinese IME but it also has problems with handwriting when I select it during writing anything again the same error message pops up that it has stopped. If I try to disable this keyboard and only the Samsung keyboard is turned on then continuous error messages will start to pop up with 5 sec approx. Well I have performed the clearing of both data and cache but no luck for me and I just can't find out the solution to it, other than these one problem that is also there is that when I select "Language" option in the Language and Input settings under Handwriting Recognition, Settings would stop by giving the same error as above, I think there is some problem with the system files of the Firmware 4.4.2 Official, I was waiting for an Official update to come so that I can fix these problems but no update for Hong Kong till yet, any suggestions?
Thanks.
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Factory reset your device and don't install more Keyboards for avoid problems.

Joku1981 said:
Factory reset your device and don't install more Keyboards for avoid problems.
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I did perform Factory Reset at the first place, that Chinese IME Keyboard was still there, I think the problem is with the system files of the Firmware.

V0iLeNcE said:
I did perform Factory Reset at the first place, that Chinese IME Keyboard was still there, I think the problem is with the system files of the Firmware.
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Install this APP and add screenshots pls.

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Joku1981 said:
Install this and add screenshots pls.
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Plz reply soon, thanks.

V0iLeNcE said:
Plz reply soon, thanks.
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It's weird that you have the same bootloader and firmware but... You can flash via ODIN this update ( it is the latest for your country in android 4.4.2) and tell me if it worked for ya. GUIDE:
1. Make a backup of your internal data.
2. Reboot in Stock recovery and wipe data/factory reset. Reboot in DOWNLOAD MODE then.
3. Download, unzip and flash via ODIN this firmware HERE.
4. :good:

Remove bloatware from Galaxy View without Root (Require PC)

Hey guys i using a program from Xda calls Debloater by Gatesjunior link here for it http://forum.xda-developers.com/andr...bloat-t2998294
i remove Family Square pretty useless for me but it cool is also remove icon in the left bottom corner the app calls com.samsung.android.familyshare.dashboard in the Debloater thank google search :victory:
But Debloater dont delete the apps only block it so it dont show up in the tablet you can always restore it complete removal of Apps Require root
i hope this gonna help you guys without Root for remove apps on it also hope the root gonna coming out soon

Google Play store link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ospolice.packagedisablerpro
Sent from my SM-N915V using XDA-Developers mobile app

if you want remove video home screen too apps calls zeropage i only got netflix and I kinda getting annoying when I miss click on the taskbar just remember to reboot after do it thing
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I tried to disable family square and that video page because i don use it and hate the icons i never use. Like your clean look but it doesn work for my view. After a reboot the icons are stil there.
How did you do that?

aartvv said:
I tried to disable family square and that video page because i don use it and hate the icons i never use. Like your clean look but it doesn work for my view. After a reboot the icons are stil there.
How did you do that?
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did you use Debloater or that apps Package Disabler he post on

Package Disabler didn't work for me.
Debloater hides apps fine though.

I just bought package disabler from ospolice aiming to remove that in my case unused video-startscreen.
So far i couldnt remove it but it wont start any app when i click on it leaving me not too happy as i wanted to get rid of that waste of screen-estate.
Any hints on how i could do that with package disabler?
Cheers, red
Ps: Oh, and the small family sqaure icon is also still present on the lower left although it doesnt seem to do anything any more...

Whoopsie, guess I now semi-bricked my t670 through package disabler from ospolice ;(
After disabling all bloat-packages (which did not remove the video-home-screen as mentioned above) I re-enabled some and possibly also disabled a package so that my galaxy view now won't launch the android UI but hangs after the Samsung animation repeatedly showing a warning message 'GUI stopped' (translated meaning).
I can hit 'OK' how often I want, the andoid-UI won't show; luckily, I can still enter ODIN-Flash-Mode by holding Vol-Up and Vol-Down while powering the device on.
The big question for me now is: where do I get the original samsung ROM to re-flash and hopefully unbrick my galaxy view?
EDIT: I've found my countries version on the following sites:
- http://www.mrcrab.net (links to rapidgator)
- https://www.samdownloads.de (requires registration)
- http://www.sammobile.com (requires registration, slow free download (15kbps))
- https://samsung-firmware.org (requires registration)
i wonder which of those is trustworthy? any experiences with any of the mentioned sites?
speedwise: downloads from rapidgator and samdowloads load rather fast in my case (>200kbps), samsung-firmware is capped at 75kbps.
any ideas on this are very welcome!
EDIT2: downloaded ROMs from mrcrab.net, samdownloads.de and samsung-firmware.org, they all yield the same T670UEU1AOJC_T670OXX1AOJC_HOME.tar.md5 with the same md5-hash e3a20cc856904f97f107e5136eed22cf so I guess/hope that they represent the original ROM...
EDIT3: re-flashing via ODIN succeeded but UI did still not come up after a restart so i also wiped data and performed a factory reset. afterwards UI came back and the t670 was of course factory reset. at least my tablet is not semi-bricked any more.
so... i still have to find a way to get rid of that stupid video-home-screen. if anyone succeded please outline what steps were performed.
cheers, red

redchili said:
Whoopsie, guess I now semi-bricked my t670 through package disabler from ospolice ;(
After disabling all bloat-packages (which did not remove the video-home-screen as mentioned above) I re-enabled some and possibly also disabled a package so that my galaxy view now won't launch the android UI but hangs after the Samsung animation repeatedly showing a warning message 'GUI stopped' (translated meaning).
I can hit 'OK' how often I want, the andoid-UI won't show; luckily, I can still enter ODIN-Flash-Mode by holding Vol-Up and Vol-Down while powering the device on.
The big question for me now is: where do I get the original samsung ROM to re-flash and hopefully unbrick my galaxy view?
EDIT: I've found my countries version on the following sites:
- http://www.mrcrab.net (links to rapidgator)
- https://www.samdownloads.de (requires registration)
- http://www.sammobile.com (requires registration, slow free download (15kbps))
- https://samsung-firmware.org (requires registration)
i wonder which of those is trustworthy? any experiences with any of the mentioned sites?
speedwise: downloads from rapidgator and samdowloads load rather fast in my case (>200kbps), samsung-firmware is capped at 75kbps.
any ideas on this are very welcome!
EDIT2: downloaded ROMs from mrcrab.net, samdownloads.de and samsung-firmware.org, they all yield the same T670UEU1AOJC_T670OXX1AOJC_HOME.tar.md5 with the same md5-hash e3a20cc856904f97f107e5136eed22cf so I guess/hope that they represent the original ROM...
EDIT3: re-flashing via ODIN succeeded but UI did still not come up after a restart so i also wiped data and performed a factory reset. afterwards UI came back and the t670 was of course factory reset. at least my tablet is not semi-bricked any more.
so... i still have to find a way to get rid of that stupid video-home-screen. if anyone succeded please outline what steps were performed.
cheers, red
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sorry I didn't reply sooner I'm really busy to battle with bed bug it's not fun to wake up with 7-10 bites on your legs

linkhunter said:
sorry I didn't reply sooner I'm really busy to battle with bed bug it's not fun to wake up with 7-10 bites on your legs
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ngah, those evil little creature are indeed a nightmare! good luck in getting rid of them and recovering from all that itchiness :fingers-crossed:
nice to hear from you, but you didn't mention if you succeded (and how) in getting rid of the galaxy view's video-homescreen. i'd love to remove it but didn't get really far so far

Get Update from different carrier using SmartSwitch [Canadian]

This guide is for Canadian S6 and S6 edge owners who are with Rogers or Fido since the been waiting for Marshmallow update forever. However, This should work for for others as long as the TWO CARRIERS share the exact phone model, which is the case for all s6 in canadian market.
DO it on your own responsibility
Doing this will not delete your data or trigger knox ... However, its wise to backup with SmartSwitch before attempting so.
1- I assume that you running windows and have latest version of samsung smart switch installed (I tried it on Windows 10)
2- install Fiddler (Its used to capture HTTP traffic and we will use it to be man-in-the-middle between Smartswitch and Samsung servers)
https://www.telerik.com/download/fiddler
3- Install FiddlerScript Editor (we will use to write and edit script rules)
http://www.telerik.com/download/fiddler/fiddlerscript-editor
4- Open Fiddler go to Rules --> customize rules
delete everything and past whats in the txt file in the attachment
5 - In this we are interested in only two functionsin that script
the contact from SMARTSwitch to the Sever: Here instead my phone identify itself as Fido phone "FMC" to the server it pretend its Kodoo phone "KDO"
Code:
static function OnBeforeRequest(oSession: Session) {
if (oSession.uriContains("NF_DownloadBinaryInform")){
oSession.utilReplaceInRequest("FMC", "KDO");
}
}
the contact from the server to SMARTSwitch: Here i get replay from the server for Kodoo phone "KDO" but i pass it to SmartSwitch as Fido phone "FMC"
Code:
static function OnBeforeResponse(oSession: Session) {
if (oSession.uriContains("NF_Download")){
oSession.utilReplaceInResponse("KDO","FMC");
}
}
6- Now safe and restart Fiddler
- Also when you open Fiddler go to File -> Capture traffic
make sure its checked
- Also make sure that fiddler can access HTTPS traffic by going to Tools--> Fiddler options --> HTTPS tab
make sure that 'capture HTTPS connect" and "decrypt https traffic" are both checked
7- Another thing worth mentioning, in Smart Switch > More > Preferences > Software update you have to deactivate Latest software Pre-Download
if you keep that option checked, the download will start in background before you click the update button, and procedure will end in error too;
8- Start SmartSwitch and plug your phone.
9- Click on the Update button
10- after Smart switch is offering the update download, accept the terms of update, then immediately when download start preperation, fidller must be closed. it is very crucial that Fiddler be turned off at just the right time otherwise you will get an error ;
Note: those are the codes for Canadian Carriers:
- Fido: FMC
- Koodo : KDO
-Rogers: RWC
-Bell: BMC
- Wind: GLW
-Telus: TLS
- Virgin: VMC
-Sasktel: BWA
-EastLink: ESK
- Vidéotron: VTR
This page will show you latest update from carriers for the S6
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G920W8/

How do I find out, from which carrier do I have my phone? I am using unlocked Canadian S6 in Czech Republic.

This method worked for me on Rogers Galaxy S6. I am currently running 6.0.1. I used TLS as the update carrier.

rychlin said:
How do I find out, from which carrier do I have my phone? I am using unlocked Canadian S6 in Czech Republic.
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In the latest Smart Switch, when you plug in your phone it will show your carrier abbreviation letters

rychlin said:
How do I find out, from which carrier do I have my phone? I am using unlocked Canadian S6 in Czech Republic.
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If the phone is not rooted, only unlocked... then you should have some apps on the phone from the carrier still. If you are with Rogers, there will be Rogers apps on the phone, if you have a Bell phone then Bell apps... etc, etc

4walls said:
If the phone is not rooted, only unlocked... then you should have some apps on the phone from the carrier still. If you are with Rogers, there will be Rogers apps on the phone, if you have a Bell phone then Bell apps... etc, etc
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You're right, I have some Rogers applications installed, but disabled.

My Rogers S6 updated quite nicely with this method. I used TLS as the provider in the script attached to the first post.
I had to try this a couple of times to get Fiddler turned off at the right time. Eventually it started downloading the update though and then it all worked great. I just did the update today, but everything seems to be working fine so far.
I used a Windows 10 computer and ran the Fiddler program and Smart Switch by right-clicking and running as administrator. I also used the WINCONFIG button on Fiddler and "enabled all" in that dialog box. Not sure if that is what made the difference. Also, after installing Fiddler and configuring the script with the TLS and RWC changes, I restarted the computer just to make sure all changes took effect properly.
Also updated Smart Switch to the latest version.
Good luck...

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I am using this version, flashed a few weeks ago via Odin, is it the latest version I can get, or there is already newer one?
Thanks for your help guys!

This page will show you latest update
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G920W8/
for now Sasktel (BWA) and EastLink (ESK) seems to have the latest update

Does it change the CSC after update or leave your original CSC?
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LNJ said:
Does it change the CSC after update or leave your original CSC?
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We only trick samsung servers that your phone belong to a different carrier thats all, so if the update has new CSC you also get the new one. so when later your own carrier release an update you will still get it over the wifi

LNJ said:
Does it change the CSC after update or leave your original CSC?
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Here is what mine looks like after using the TELUS firmware:

Galaxy S5 Full Screen Adverts After Unlocking

Hello all,
I'm having a weird issue with my Galaxy S5. When I unlock the device I occasionally get a full screen advert that needs to be exited via the top left/right cross (seems to vary) or by accessing the advert.
Back in September I rooted my phone, then decided to un-root due to all my banking apps failing (due to detecting the root).
I re-downloaded the firmware (H3G-G900FXXS1CQD1-20170518173124.zip) -sorry, I can't 100% remember where from - and I'm worrying that the firmware might be dodgy?
When the advert shows if I open the task manager on the phone I can see it's an app called "Internet" with the same logo as the "Samsung Internet" app but with a different name.
Is it just the Samsung Internet app advertising to me or could it be something worse?
I've scanned my phone with various anti virus and anti malware products which have found nothing.
Can anyone help at all? Thanks in advance. I'm not allowed to post screenshots yet but have uploaded them ready for when I meet the requirements.

I honestly may not be one who can provide too much help, however from what it sounds is that it's an malasious app that has "infected" your phone or an app that you have downloaded that is causing this (sadly there are many apps like this now adays). What makes me wonder about the first case listed is the fact that it uses the same symbol with a different name. Could you please list the name for me?

Hello there, the app that shows the advert is called "Internet" with the same logo as the actual "Samsung Internet" app.
St first I thought it was maybe Samsung selling themselves out to allow annoying adverts but now I'm not sure.
Any help is appreciated.

Ah, still think I'm unable to post the pictures or send links until I have >10 posts.
Any ideas on the advert issues?

Yay, looks like I can now post links to pictures.
Here is what I am experiencing:
Sorry about the screen filter

I'd download the firmware package again but from sammobile if you didn't grab it from there last time. No full screen or internet adverts should be displaying on a fresh install.
Alternatively, you can use a custom debloated samsung ROM that may work better on your device.

For me that was the AT&T installed remote control app. When I allowed automatic updates at some point the latest version started showing those adds randomly when I unlocked the phone. Once I downgraded and turned off automatic updates the adds stopped.

Hmm, now I'm concerned about where I got the file. I think there is a possibility it might have been from: https://samsung-firmware.org/ which is now blocked by my antivirus with the quote "blocked a suspected bad URL or an unwanted program."... Concerning.
I must also have downloaded from sammobile at some point as when trying to re-download there it added "(1)" to the end of the file, indicating the exact file exists in my downloads folder.
Here is the version of the files by site:
sammobile.com: G900FXXS1CQD1_G900FH3G1CPJ1_H3G.zip
samsung-firmware.org: H3G-G900FXXS1CQD1-20170518173124.zip
Interesting is that the file from samsung-firmware.org is 1KB larger in file size than the one from sammobile.com
Screenshot of items in the folder:
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Re-downloaded from sammobile but get a "archive is corrupt" error in WinRAR
Odin MD5 checks out though.
Tried to flash with it anyway using Odin and didn't do a wipe before, after the flash my phone was just the exact same state as before, silly question but is that normal if no wipe is done before the flash?

WhiteSquirrel said:
Re-downloaded from sammobile but get a "archive is corrupt" error in WinRAR
Odin MD5 checks out though.
Tried to flash with it anyway using Odin and didn't do a wipe before, after the flash my phone was just the exact same state as before, silly question but is that normal if no wipe is done before the flash?
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Flash a firmware without wiping will "upgrade" the existing installation. You'll see the android is upgrading animation. After that, everything should be like how it was before.
In your case, a clean flash is highly recommended.

Re occuring log file

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I noticed a log file in xplore file manager that had not been there before, when i opened it there was a load of files, and when i opened some of them they had things listed i did not like, one had a list of things saying they were disabled when they are not disabled, one had things like get sim info, others mentioned AT&T and Verison when i am in the U.K on Vodafone, i keep deleting it but it comes back, i have took some screenshots of the list of files and parts of some of the files, have i been hacked ? Does anyone know what it is, Thank you for any help
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I noticed a log file in xplore file manager that had not been there before, when i opened it there was a load of files, and when i opened some of them they had things listed i did not like, one had a list of things saying they were disabled when they are not disabled, one had things like get sim info, others mentioned AT&T and Verison when i am in the U.K on Vodafone, i keep deleting it but it comes back, i have took some screenshots of the list of files and parts of some of the files, have i been hacked ? Does anyone know what it is, Thank you for any help
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if youre not rooted, youre unlikely hacked. If you have the fear that you have been, factory reset from within the OS, remove any FRP lock, boot to recovery, factory reset in there literally 3 times. The 3 times part isnt because of your situation, its a constant across all galaxy devices to wipe more than once because phone weirdness does occur, reflash tour firmware from sammobile.com/firmwares with the regular CSC, not the HOME_CSC, reboot, set your phone up and any chance of it being hacked are gone.

Thank You
Thanks a lot for taking the time to answer, i cannot get into recovery mode either, since the Oreo 8.0.0 update my phone screen flashs when i get a call and going into recovery mode i release power when samsung shows then the android man comes for a split second then the flashing screen starts and the screen is totally covered with small vertical coloured lines, i found out when i went to wipe the cache partition but couldn't cos of the flashing and coloured screen, this all happened after the ota Oreo update, the flashing was constant at first i couldn't use the phone but now it's just with calls out or in and when the call ends it stops after about 10 seconds, that's why i haven't rooted which i would like to do as the Google and Samsung bloat is ridiculous, we shiuld be given the option, if we want them we can download them but not be forced to have them, but i'm afraid to root to remove them due to the flashing screen,but i think there are internal settings to reset it Thank you for your help