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[Q] stop JB OTA

I have rooted my s3 with
GS3DebugFSRoot: Root the Verizon GSIII without flashing which says that it will not work with JB.
Until I find a solution to just root my s3 with JB can I stop the constant attempts to update my s3 ? Besides delaying it cause if I forget then I'm sort of screwed.
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Just use voodo ota root keeper, people are saying it will keep your root with the ota
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kintwofan said:
Just use voodo ota root keeper, people are saying it will keep your root with the ota
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I have a theory based on this, doesn't that app just keep root? We have a secured bootloader and that's been relocked by Verizon in each OTA. Accepting this OTA via custom recoveries, someone will inevitably try this on TWRP, shouldn't prevent the OTA from relocking the bootloader.
Is my line of thinking incorrect?
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PolarBearMI,
1) There's already a root method for JB OTA in the dev section by open1your1eyes0
2) to prevent OTA's or their nagging notification, freeze "sdm1.0" using an app like Titanium Backup.
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SlimSnoopOS said:
I have a theory based on this, doesn't that app just keep root? We have a secured bootloader and that's been relocked by Verizon in each OTA. Accepting this OTA via custom recoveries, someone will inevitably try this on TWRP, shouldn't prevent the OTA from relocking the bootloader.
Is my line of thinking incorrect?
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PolarBearMI,
1) There's already a root method for JB OTA in the dev section by open1your1eyes0
2) to prevent OTA's or their nagging notification, freeze "sdm1.0" using an app like Titanium Backup.
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Yes that app just keeps root. People have been saying if they take it with a custom recovery it keeps root and unlocked, and recovery. However, this morning I'm seeing people say they got the unauthorized software screen street doing that so it must still relock the boot loader ( as it should).
My theory is this if you want to keep root, etc. Simply flash one if the pre rooted stock ROMs and the matching radios and rpm in your recovery of choice. If you want the official ota Odin to stock and take it, then re root. This way you are starting completely fresh.
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kintwofan said:
Yes that app just keeps root. People have been saying if they take it with a custom recovery it keeps root and unlocked, and recovery. However, this morning I'm seeing people say they got the unauthorized software screen street doing that so it must still relock the boot loader ( as it should).
My theory is this if you want to keep root, etc. Simply flash one if the pre rooted stock ROMs and the matching radios and rpm in your recovery of choice. If you want the official ota Odin to stock and take it, then re root. This way you are starting completely fresh.
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boy all that sounds so much more complicated than the way I had initially rooted.
BTW I am ONLY interested in root, nothing else.
When I looked at open1your1eyes0 post entitled "[GUIDE] Jelly Bean Factory Image (Root/Recovery/Unlocked Bootloader)" it stated "official Jelly Bean leaks for Verizon Galaxy S III".
I was hoping to find a solution as very simple and specific to just rooting as I had in my original post.

kintwofan said:
Yes that app just keeps root. People have been saying if they take it with a custom recovery it keeps root and unlocked, and recovery. However, this morning I'm seeing people say they got the unauthorized software screen street doing that so it must still relock the boot loader ( as it should).
My theory is this if you want to keep root, etc. Simply flash one if the pre rooted stock ROMs and the matching radios and rpm in your recovery of choice. If you want the official ota Odin to stock and take it, then re root. This way you are starting completely fresh.
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I definitely agree. Well time will tell if more people start having this unauthorized software message which we both fully anticipate.
PolarBearMI said:
boy all that sounds so much more complicated than the way I had initially rooted.
BTW I am ONLY interested in root, nothing else.
When I looked at open1your1eyes0 post entitled "[GUIDE] Jelly Bean Factory Image (Root/Recovery/Unlocked Bootloader)" it stated "official Jelly Bean leaks for Verizon Galaxy S III".
I was hoping to find a solution as very simple and specific to just rooting as I had in my original post.
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Yes, follow the directions in that thread and you can upgrade to JB then root only while also keeping your app/game data.
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PolarBearMI said:
boy all that sounds so much more complicated than the way I had initially rooted.
BTW I am ONLY interested in root, nothing else.
When I looked at open1your1eyes0 post entitled "[GUIDE] Jelly Bean Factory Image (Root/Recovery/Unlocked Bootloader)" it stated "official Jelly Bean leaks for Verizon Galaxy S III".
I was hoping to find a solution as very simple and specific to just rooting as I had in my original post.
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If all you want is root then download and use voodo ota root keeper and take the ota. You'll be in stock rooted jb
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kintwofan said:
If all you want is root then download and use voodo ota root keeper and take the ota. You'll be in stock rooted jb
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this is proven for verizon s3 from ics 4.0.4 to the latest ota (jb 4.1.1 I believe) ? sorry a little skiddish yanno

PolarBearMI said:
this is proven for verizon s3 from ics 4.0.4 to the latest ota (jb 4.1.1 I believe) ? sorry a little skiddish yanno
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I personally didn't use it, but
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35466953
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kintwofan said:
I personally didn't use it, but
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35466953
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Thanks for the lead... read it from the point that jb came out and there is some success yet some failures as well.

PolarBearMI said:
Thanks for the lead... read it from the point that jb came out and there is some success yet some failures as well.
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I think I saw it depends what super user app to have it is super su it may not swirl, but that's because it has its own ota to keeper built in.
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kintwofan said:
I think I saw it depends what super user app to have it is super su it may not swirl, but that's because it has its own ota to keeper built in.
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It looks like the method I used installed superuser 3.1.3
Just looked and found this version has "ota survival", along with "temp unroot"

[Q] 4.1.1 OTA trying to install, should I or shouldnt I

Hey everyone.....noob here...currently phone is ICS 4.0.4, rooted, unlocked, TB installed, CWM recovery installed, ohh and ota rootkeeper is installed as well, even though ive heard it doesnt work on our SGIII...did the debugfs route to do it as im not a brainiac....wish i was......everything else stock... Chicago area verizon OTA 4.1.1 is now popping up after every restart to update....i'm torn...whats to gain from JB update?...i know its goin to break my root....and if i let it update,what are the steps i need to take to let it OTA and what are my options as of today to rerroot and everything else ive done? Thanks xda....because of everyone here....i was able to get even this far.

Why not just flash one of the many jellybean ROMs that are posted on XDA? You'll keep the unlocked boot loader and root.
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OTA should i or not
weblexa said:
Why not just flash one of the many jellybean ROMs that are posted on XDA? You'll keep the unlocked boot loader and root.
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thats 1 option i never thought of, i'll have to see if there is one where everything works and theres no problems with the install as long as i follow step by step...thanks

There are many that work. Just go to Verizon s3 android development and take your pick. You could stay stock or look at others with new features. Synergy and galaxymod both have multi window working. Beans 8 Is touch wiz based but has aosp features and looks. Clean rom is very stable and is basically stock with some performance enhancements.
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As I was walking out of Verizon with my new GS3 last week it started to update. I found a good guide in the development section that let me root JB and unlock the bootloader. I was reading about it and while watching the video I just followed along. Painless and quick so I'm rooted and have my titanium back. I just moved over from a rooted original Droid.
Bill
Edit here is the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2046439

wants to root my verizon samsung galaxy s3

Hi,
I have verizon s3 with 4.1.2. I would like to know which guide are correct for me to use guide for me to root. I have noticed most of guides are from last year. Not too sure which link is correct for me. I spend hours and hours reading how to root. My s3 is currently non root phone for now. Hopefully someone will help me.
Many thanks!

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2046439&page=46
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There is a guide on the android dev section called "Root for Jelly Bean 4.1.1 and 4.1.2 OTA".

Shaftamle said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2046439&page=46
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Thank you so much! That linked worked! I rooted the phone and went ahead to do nandroid back up that what everyone says on the forums. I have to do is imei back up and then find right roms for me!
Thanks a lot!:good::good::good:

No problem, glad I could help. Check this link out for an All in One ROM page. There are some that are listed in Android development and original Android development that aren't on this post but it's a good starting point.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1850506&page=20
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Shaftamle said:
No problem, glad I could help. Check this link out for an All in One ROM page. There are some that are listed in Android development and original Android development that aren't on this post but it's a good starting point.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1850506&page=20
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I am shorta behind of all roms lol. I had to look for rom comes with 4.1.2 i wouldn't download the 4.2.2. I really wanted liquidsmooth. That looks good on youtube.

Any ROM should work be it 4.1.1, 4.1.2 or 4.2.2. All that is number is the android version. You're baseband stays the same. Clean ROM is great, liquid smooth is also good. Hell, try em all, that's the best part. Of course, this coming from a certified flash-a-holic!
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Shaftamle said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2046439&page=46
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I tried the root method you suggested twice and it rooted fine but the problem was installing a ROM for example i tried installing Liquid Smooth 4.2.2 Stable not sure whether MR1 or whatever but i did it the first time on 4.2.1 stock for vzw s3 and i rooted it then installed the Rom and Yellow Triangle so i had to odin it back i thought it might of been the update (4.2.1) so i then updated up too 4.1.1 then began the same process Rooted Then installed rom same problem Yellow Triangle

thegalacticbear said:
I tried the root method you suggested twice and it rooted fine but the problem was installing a ROM for example i tried installing Liquid Smooth 4.2.2 Stable not sure whether MR1 or whatever but i did it the first time on 4.2.1 stock for vzw s3 and i rooted it then installed the Rom and Yellow Triangle so i had to odin it back i thought it might of been the update (4.2.1) so i then updated up too 4.1.1 then began the same process Rooted Then installed rom same problem Yellow Triangle
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Do you mean the yellow triangle in the Odin boot screen? If you installed the ROM properly (through recovery like clockworkmod or TWRP) then it shouldn't boot to that screen at all..
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thegalacticbear said:
I tried the root method you suggested twice and it rooted fine but the problem was installing a ROM for example i tried installing Liquid Smooth 4.2.2 Stable not sure whether MR1 or whatever but i did it the first time on 4.2.1 stock for vzw s3 and i rooted it then installed the Rom and Yellow Triangle so i had to odin it back i thought it might of been the update (4.2.1) so i then updated up too 4.1.1 then began the same process Rooted Then installed rom same problem Yellow Triangle
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Your bootloader is still locked. Odin back to stock, re-root, and unlock with version 1.2. The version in the Play Store will not work. If you search for that version, there are links everywhere. After you complete this, back up everything including IMEI and flash whatever you want.

Thanks I installed liquid smooth ROM with unlocked boot loader. Everything looks great the way I want it! Navbar looks cool! I know what u mean by 4.2.2, I thought these are for 4.2.2. Confused user here.
Thanks again
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HHF2 said:
Your bootloader is still locked. Odin back to stock, re-root, and unlock with version 1.2. The version in the Play Store will not work. If you search for that version, there are links everywhere. After you complete this, back up everything including IMEI and flash whatever you want.
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Thanks but ever since i odin my phone back it doesnt let me update now im stuck in 4.0.4

@galactic bear: What happened when you try to update it past 4.0.4?? Did it try to update through the custom recovery?
As far as the post goes that I gave you the link for, under Section 1 where there's those 3 bullet points and it says download 1 of the following, make sure you do the 1 that says root and unlock bootloader it's the third bullet.
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LeonKnight12 said:
Thanks I installed liquid smooth ROM with unlocked boot loader. Everything looks great the way I want it! Navbar looks cool! I know what u mean by 4.2.2, I thought these are for 4.2.2. Confused user here.
Thanks again
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Think of it being similar to Windows. You have 95, 2000, xp, win7 and win8. All of them are windows just different releases. So if you take your computer with xp and install 7 on it it should be fine. Just like if you install liq. Smooth 4.2.2 on a device running 4.1.1 your essentially upgradeing the Operating system.So now the 4.1.1 phone becomes 4.2.2. That's it in a nutshell.
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need help on rooting
I accidentally root the phone with Stock ROM VRBLK3 (4.1.1), my original stock room is 4.1.2 (VRBMB1). Now my phone has been acting incorrectly. Can you guys guild me how to get fix it or show me the link to the site. Thanks

takeu2 said:
I accidentally root the phone with Stock ROM VRBLK3 (4.1.1), my original stock room is 4.1.2 (VRBMB1). Now my phone has been acting incorrectly. Can you guys guild me how to get fix it or show me the link to the site. Thanks
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Assuming you're rooted, either flash the stock root mb1 or restore you're nandroid backup. You did make a back up, RIGHT? THIS is why we back stuff up.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2178482&page=16
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Thanks Shaftamle
Hi Shaftamle,
I just got my Samsung Galaxy S3 (bought a used one off e-bay so that I don't lose my unlimited data plan).
I plan to root my phone and was doing some preliminary homework. It looks like you have answered most of other people's questions, so thank you for helping out so much. I think I can root by myself with the information on this thread.

Thank you, I will do as suggested.
I am running into problems in Step 3. I used Clockwork (non-touch) and it says "success (0) / fail (0)". I do have "auto-reboot" unchecked.
Not sure what I am doing wrong. Step 2 went well.

Shaftamle said:
Assuming you're rooted, either flash the stock root mb1 or restore you're nandroid backup. You did make a back up, RIGHT? THIS is why we back stuff up.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2178482&page=16
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Geez you must be a very patient person. Trying to help 3 people in one thread. These QA threads seem to be getting slammed with more and more people screwing up Odin during a flash.
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Seriously, how hard is it to follow directions?
All you need is ODIN and a stock rooted Touchwiz.tar. Once you have that you're golden. Install v1.2 to your phone from here to unlock your bootloader and then install this to flash your recovery. This whole process can be completed in about 10-15 minutes tops.

rooting verizon sgs3 after latest update
Shaftamle said:
No problem, glad I could help. Check this link out for an All in One ROM page. There are some that are listed in Android development and original Android development that aren't on this post but it's a good starting point.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1850506&page=20
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excuse me i really could use sum help i been doing some reading on rooting my s3 but my girlfriend updated my phone to the new update vrbmf1 i was wondering if there was a way to still root my s3... i have found nothing on this please help

Take VRBMF1 Update Before Rooting

I haven't been prompted to update to VRBMF1 yet and haven't manually updated. I am still on VRBMB1. Ready to try Beans' one click root method but not sure whether to take the update first or not. Anyone have any suggestions?

Pretty sure it'll work, it doesn't really matter if you're going to end up flashing a custom rom; but it's all preference maybe if you want the new modems just take the update.
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Can you provide info if the one click method works for you. I am on VRBMF1. Never rooted before.

Just root. The newest update had signal and battery issues, along with many other issues. Verizon even pulled the OTA. Flashing a newer ROM will give you the newer features anyways, and it will be better.
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RBarnett09 said:
Just root. The newest update had signal and battery issues, along with many other issues. Verizon even pulled the OTA. Flashing a newer ROM will give you the newer features anyways, and it will be better.
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That's exactly what I did. Haven't flashed a custom ROM yet - still deciding which one to try first.
evm2556 said:
Can you provide info if the one click method works for you. I am on VRBMF1. Never rooted before.
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It was incredibly easy. Only thing that tripped me up at first was that I didn't have the Samsung drivers installed on my PC. Since the thread didn't mention installing them I was assuming they weren't needed. You can get them here. Once I installed them and went through the steps in the thread, I was rooted and unlocked in a few seconds.

I highly recommend LiquidSmooth v2.7 if you'd like to get rid of TouchWiz.
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I used the one click from Bean Town, everything went alright . I was having issues with an app just now and rebooted the phone manually... now I got the Verizon detected unauthorized software crap. Be careful. I am also on MF1, now I got to try and figure out a way out.

um now what?
what if you're already rooted?

n07y0ur5 said:
what if you're already rooted?
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I too am rooted and I am seeking the answer to this question. Personally I just want the annoying window to stop attacking me. It's assaulting me all day, but it won't install the update. Has someone setup a download that I can manually force to my SG3? (I have been searching but I admit I get lost reading other posts and then I'm outta time)

RBarnett09 said:
Just root. The newest update had signal and battery issues, along with many other issues. Verizon even pulled the OTA. Flashing a newer ROM will give you the newer features anyways, and it will be better.
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What method do you use to root? I'm on the VRBMF1 build already, on Verizon. I have the S3 toolkit from mskip, but it says it can't do anything until I get the bootloader unlocked. Now I can't find any method to unlock the bootloader for this build. I feel I'm just missing something stupid, but I can't find it :crying:

HeroesDieYoung said:
What method do you use to root? I'm on the VRBMF1 build already, on Verizon. I have the S3 toolkit from mskip, but it says it can't do anything until I get the bootloader unlocked. Now I can't find any method to unlock the bootloader for this build. I feel I'm just missing something stupid, but I can't find it :crying:
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I used beans casual method. One click was done. Also on the MF1 update, it updated when I was leaving VZW store, 5 minutes after got home was running Revolt rom. Make sure to have correct divers and set screen on time to 5 minutes and to have java runtime environment installed on your computer.
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[Q] Wedged SCH-I535

Hi,
I just got my 4.3 update on the VZW SCH-I535 phone! Then I decided to try CM10.2 and didn't realize that my phone was re-locked because of the OTA update! Now my phone is stuck with the message "System software not authorized ..." To move past this issue, I have tried (and failed) the following:
- Tried to flash stock rom using ODIN (withSamsung-Updates.com-SCH-I535_VZW_1_20120705143513_fti2qg2lmf-stock-rom-4.0.3). It goes all the way through and I get a PASS! But after the phone reboots I get the "System error ... " again
- Tried to flash stock rom using ODIN with stock.vzw_root66.tar file and got the same result as above.
- I have also tried installing with Nand Erase All and Re-Partition checked, with PDA selected using the first rom, but I still get the same error
- I have read and tried some of the thread on this site with no luck either.
Any clue how I can get past this issue? Thanks for all your help in advance.

gs3-learning said:
Hi,
I just got my 4.3 update on the VZW SCH-I535 phone! Then I decided to try CM10.2 and didn't realize that my phone was re-locked because of the OTA update! Now my phone is stuck with the message "System software not authorized ..." To move past this issue, I have tried (and failed) the following:
- Tried to flash stock rom using ODIN (withSamsung-Updates.com-SCH-I535_VZW_1_20120705143513_fti2qg2lmf-stock-rom-4.0.3). It goes all the way through and I get a PASS! But after the phone reboots I get the "System error ... " again
- Tried to flash stock rom using ODIN with stock.vzw_root66.tar file and got the same result as above.
- I have also tried installing with Nand Erase All and Re-Partition checked, with PDA selected using the first rom, but I still get the same error
- I have read and tried some of the thread on this site with no luck either.
Any clue how I can get past this issue? Thanks for all your help in advance.
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Did you take the OTA?
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ShapesBlue said:
Did you take the OTA?
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Yup, I took the OTA. Didn't realize that it would un-root. I have tried various things at this point to get it back, but nothing has worked so far. Now when I try to use ODIN to do a CF-Auto-root, i see the "Secure Check Fail: recovery", at the Downloading screen. Any suggestions?
Thanks.

To my knowlage I am the only one hosting the tar file you need. Samsung updates doesn't have it because the file hasn't been officially released other than ota. If this dosnt work for you try flashing the pit file with the tar. It is one of the last replys in this thread. Ill be posting links in the op later http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2586319

ThePagel said:
To my knowlage I am the only one hosting the tar file you need. Samsung updates doesn't have it because the file hasn't been officially released other than ota. If this dosnt work for you try flashing the pit file with the tar. It is one of the last replys in this thread. Ill be posting links in the op later http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2586319
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Downloading it now. Will let you know how it goes. Thanks

gs3-learning said:
Downloading it now. Will let you know how it goes. Thanks
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Worked! Thank you! I hope this post helps others in this situation as well. With 4.3 installed, does that mean I can't unlock the SIM at this point? I am trying to get ATT to work on this phone.
thanks once again!

gs3-learning said:
Worked! Thank you! I hope this post helps others in this situation as well. With 4.3 installed, does that mean I can't unlock the SIM at this point? I am trying to get ATT to work on this phone.
thanks once again!
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Happy to help! I think the sim comes unlocked since a few ota's ago. you need to put in a code or something along that nature.

ThePagel said:
Happy to help! I think the sim comes unlocked since a few ota's ago. you need to put in a code or something along that nature.
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Turns out, after working with the ATT folks for a while, that the IMEI number that my phone has comes up incorrectly in their database. It shows up as a Samsung Tab. Checked with Samsung and my IMEI number is correct, so ATT will have to fix it on their end to get my phone to work correctly. I don't know why they make it so hard to migrate phones across service providers.

I've got my phone bugging to update but I haven't done it yet because I don't want to lose root. if I understand this right I can update and then re root with that download? or is there another method?
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homeskool said:
I've got my phone bugging to update but I haven't done it yet because I don't want to lose root. if I understand this right I can update and then re root with that download? or is there another method?
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From my understanding u can root it and safetrap (I read not that stable) but you CANNOT flash a custom recovery nor Rom it will brick your ffone I j

homeskool said:
I've got my phone bugging to update but I haven't done it yet because I don't want to lose root. if I understand this right I can update and then re root with that download? or is there another method?
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The only working root method is currently saferoot if you take the OTA. Personally I wouldn't take it. I'd suggest keeping your unlocked bootloader in tact and running a custom 4.3 rom.
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homeskool said:
I've got my phone bugging to update but I haven't done it yet because I don't want to lose root. if I understand this right I can update and then re root with that download? or is there another method?
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You van root 4.3 after ota or that link, but if I was you I would try to use the ota first. If it works you will keep all installed apps and settings (but it might be buggy). If you follow that link you will loose current setup, apps and it will format internal sd (but it will be clean and hopefully bug free ). Make sure you are home with access to a pc before you try ota. If you changed to much of the workings of your phone the ota may not work or could even brick you. In that case you will need to use that link.
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ShapesBlue said:
The only working root method is currently saferoot if you take the OTA. Personally I wouldn't take it. I'd suggest keeping your unlocked bootloader in tact and running a custom 4.3 rom.
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Honestly I'm glad I took the ota on accident. The past few weeks my phone has worked without a hitch. Some people just do not need custom ROMs and I think I am one of them. I'm pretty sure everyone who complains about how 4.3 is buggy and a battery hog just needs to use Odin to get a clean fresh start. I am disappointed that I can't install cyanogen when I turn this into my mp3 player after I get a new phone but its not like tw is bad. It just has a few annoying things that I can change with root access.

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I dnt hate tw ..I think is a good Rom in general .all that bloatware what got me to root and then lead to custom roms .like mention not everyone needs cuztom things.I do agree that a clean install of TW runs great .but I like options .and to each there own

ThePagel said:
You van root 4.3 after ota or that link, but if I was you I would try to use the ota first. If it works you will keep all installed apps and settings (but it might be buggy). If you follow that link you will loose current setup, apps and it will format internal sd (but it will be clean and hopefully bug free ). Make sure you are home with access to a pc before you try ota. If you changed to much of the workings of your phone the ota may not work or could even brick you. In that case you will need to use that link.
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Honestly I'm glad I took the ota on accident. The past few weeks my phone has worked without a hitch. Some people just do not need custom ROMs and I think I am one of them. I'm pretty sure everyone who complains about how 4.3 is buggy and a battery hog just needs to use Odin to get a clean fresh start. I am disappointed that I can't install cyanogen when I turn this into my mp3 player after I get a new phone but its not like tw is bad. It just has a few annoying things that I can change with root access.
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That's good. I've seen the OTA in action as my girl has it on her phone and she's complained about it every day since she took it. I've running wicked sensations 4.3 and it runs like a champ.
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ShapesBlue said:
That's good. I've seen the OTA in action as my girl has it on her phone and she's complained about it every day since she took it. I've running wicked sensations 4.3 and it runs like a champ.
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OK I just installed safestrap and I kid you not the theme of wicked sensation made me swap back to my stock slot immediately. I'll use it all day tomorrow and tell you what differences I notice. Right off the bat it just looks like a ROM made from a recovery backup and customized with xposed. I can't wait for beans to make a 4.3 rom.

ThePagel said:
OK I just installed safestrap and I kid you not the theme of wicked sensation made me swap back to my stock slot immediately. I'll use it all day tomorrow and tell you what differences I notice. Right off the bat it just looks like a ROM made from a recovery backup and customized with xposed. I can't wait for beans to make a 4.3 rom.
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Haha that's funny, better you than me try!!

ThePagel said:
OK I just installed safestrap and I kid you not the theme of wicked sensation made me swap back to my stock slot immediately. I'll use it all day tomorrow and tell you what differences I notice. Right off the bat it just looks like a ROM made from a recovery backup and customized with xposed. I can't wait for beans to make a 4.3 rom.
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Seriously? They put a ton of work into theme on this rom. I've seen 4.3 stock and I'm not impressed. It's boring and pretty basic. Wicked is an awesome rom. I've run just about all of them. Beans rom isn't bad at all but I seemed to have a ton of issues with it
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ShapesBlue said:
Seriously? They put a ton of work into theme on this rom. I've seen 4.3 stock and I'm not impressed. It's boring and pretty basic. Wicked is an awesome rom. I've run just about all of them. Beans rom isn't bad at all but I seemed to have a ton of issues with it
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I like it, but it certainly doesn't have quite the same cleanliness as a good AOSP theme. It's all personal preference.
At least we know safestrap is working consistently.
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