[Q] Rooting Galaxy s3 4.1.2 - General Questions and Answers

I have a small problem. I was running 4.1.1 stock rom(rooted) on my sprint Galaxy s3. This morning I was half asleep and accepted the update to 4.1.2 and lost my root access. I was wondering how i can get my root back?

Sprint pushed 4.1.2...
Monoclypsus said:
I have a small problem. I was running 4.1.1 stock rom(rooted) on my sprint Galaxy s3. This morning I was half asleep and accepted the update to 4.1.2 and lost my root access. I was wondering how i can get my root back?
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... and I lost root too. I assumed (I know I shouldn't have) that there would be an xda write up for rooting it already. Hopefully, someone will answer this or a similar thread soon. Good thing it's a weekend! :fingers-crossed:

Just use cf auto root. It worked fine for me. Took like 4mins. As long as you have odin.
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[Q] Unrooting

Hey Guys
Just rooted my Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE on the Rogers network. Just wondering when the Rogers ICS update comes out tin the new year will this re root my phone?
No one knows. Yet. The oneclicks i have a feeling will not work on 4.0 they dont on 2.3.6 so you may have to wait until 4.0 hits and is posted into a rooted rom. Which im sure will happen within hours of the ota happening
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Hey Guys
Just rooted my Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE on the Rogers network. Just wondering when the Rogers ICS update comes out tin the new year will this re root my phone?
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as Silver says, no one can say today if you'll lose current root when ICS rolls out... however, I was rooted on 2.3.5 (with stock 3e recovery) and after I took the ATT OTA 2.3.6 update, I didn't lose root.
Historically however, you would lose the root correct?
Also, if my phone remains rooted after the Rogers update to ICS. Will it function ok on a rooted phone?
Thanks
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What rogers ics update and when
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Hopefully in the new year! Just getting prepped
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kwhit said:
Historically however, you would lose the root correct?
Also, if my phone remains rooted after the Rogers update to ICS. Will it function ok on a rooted phone?
Thanks
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"Historically" I didnt lose root when I took the ATT OTA 2.3.6 update (when I was on 2.3.5). All my rooted apps worked perfectly after OTA update as I still had superuser permission. Rooting just gives you more permission.

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
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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

S3 still stuck on 4.0.4

I've been on 4.0.4 since I bought the phone, and I haven't received any of the OTA updates. I tried all the usual tricks (clearing google frameworks, etc) and it still won't pop up. I search high and low here for an answer and didn't get anything. Suggestions?
Are you using on Verizon network?
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Did try Samsung Kies?
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Yes I'm on Verizon, no I haven't tried it with kies (guide?)
I am assuming you tried manually cheocking for a update under settings
I use to have this problem being on the Verizon stock Rom. I was on 4.1.1 K3 and I could not receive any OTA's either. Cleared google frameworks, kept checking for the software updates in settings, ect ect. I tried it ALL, even tried to do it in Samsung Kies. It use to always tell me the KIES was not able to update my phone or something like that. I finally rooted my phone and I was on custom Roms for a long while. Went back to stock K3 with the Tar file. All of a sudden I was able to receive the MB1 OTA and the latest MF1 OTA. I'm thinking maybe the software that shipped on my phone was glitchy? I use to think it was my actual phone and something was wrong with it but I guess it's not because now when ever I flash that TAR file to get back to Verizon Stock K3 build I am always able to receive the MB1 OTA and on and on to whatever OTA that'll bring me to the latest Verizon Stock Rom. That's what fixed it for me. I don't know if it'll work for you, it just something that worked for me.
I would honestly say, that if you're ok with rooting to just root now and install BoneStock. Arguably the most stable ROM around.
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I would honestly say, that if you're ok with rooting to just root now and install BoneStock. Arguably the most stable ROM around.
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Agreed, BoneStock is badass and Andy does amazing work.
Rooting couldn't be easier with beans' casual root method, takes like 30 seconds!
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New OTA update? Just got a notice to install.

My wife's n8013 just got a notice to apply an OTA the tablet just downloaded... It's around 192mb, so my guess is it's just apps.
The machine is rooted, stock.. Anyone know if this breaks anything?
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Eun-Hjzjined said:
My wife's n8013 just got a notice to apply an OTA the tablet just downloaded... It's around 192mb, so my guess is it's just apps.
The machine is rooted, stock.. Anyone know if this breaks anything?
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OTA may fail or corrupt OS if rooted use Kies and reroot .
jje
Anyone do the update? My Note 10.1 wifi got an OTA notification as well. Currently on stock 4.1.2. Anyone know consists of this update? My choices are, Later/Install All/Install....curious...but not enough to hit the trigger. :laugh:
This is interesting. Anyone knows what Samsung packed into that update? If you've already rooted, i think it's much safer to wait until the update is added to your favorite custom ROM.
That's kinda the issue, she likes the stock ROM. Maybe I'll pull the update file and look into what's in there tomorrow.
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No update here yet. Check for update says it is current.
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Eun-Hjzjined said:
My wife's n8013 just got a notice to apply an OTA the tablet just downloaded... It's around 192mb, so my guess is it's just apps.
The machine is rooted, stock.. Anyone know if this breaks anything?
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What is your current build number?
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I'm not rooted, running stock I925VRAME2. Received an OTA update today to build VRAMH2 but not sure what the update consists of. Any input?
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cant check since my status is modified, im on JZO54K.N8013UEUCMD3 right now
but want to see a changelog if its anything important or just samsungs junk app updates
VRAMH2 contents
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I'm not rooted, running stock I925VRAME2. Received an OTA update today to build VRAMH2 but not sure what the update consists of. Any input?
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Unfortunately my son thought he was being "helpful" and accepted it.
Minor UI stuff, stuff runs a little smoother, but I haven't seen anything major.
HOWEVER it de-roots you, and none of the usual suspects have worked. I originally rooted using Framaroot, and it does not work. So waiting with baited breath for someone to get around to fixing that problem. :laugh:
I just checked my daughter tab 2 7.0 and its installing 4.2.2 right now.. and apparently thats been out for about a month. I was unaware... kinda stinks that an older tablet has a newer os version
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matthewtarpy said:
Unfortunately my son thought he was being "helpful" and accepted it.
Minor UI stuff, stuff runs a little smoother, but I haven't seen anything major.
HOWEVER it de-roots you, and none of the usual suspects have worked. I originally rooted using Framaroot, and it does not work. So waiting with baited breath for someone to get around to fixing that problem. :laugh:
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did you try cf autoroot?

[Q] 4.3 OTA - Warranty Replacement Phone/Root/Unlock

I just received my warranty replacement S3 from verizon and noticed it came with 4.3 installed. I looked around to find out how to root it and unlock the bootloader and from what I've read, the bootloader is locked completely, for now... Is there a root method I can use that won't trip this Knox crap? Sorry, I tried googling and searching but couldn't find a whole lot. I didn't even know about this Knox crap since I was always on CM11.
NITRO_2 said:
I just received my warranty replacement S3 from verizon and noticed it came with 4.3 installed. I looked around to find out how to root it and unlock the bootloader and from what I've read, the bootloader is locked completely, for now... Is there a root method I can use that won't trip this Knox crap? Sorry, I tried googling and searching but couldn't find a whole lot. I didn't even know about this Knox crap since I was always on CM11.
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The only root method we have for VRUCML1 4.3 update is Saferoot. As you can see, it is in the S4 section but has been confirmed to work for the S3 on 4.3 plenty of times. You will obtain root access if you follow this.
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The only root method we have for VRUCML1 4.3 update is Saferoot. As you can see, it is in the S4 section but has been confirmed to work for the S3 on 4.3 plenty of times. You will obtain root access if you follow this.
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Thank you, I'm rooted now. Hopefully someone will find a way around this knox security thing verizon's got going on. Otherwise I'll be on stock rooted 4.3 for awhile. Thanks again, rooted is a lot better than nothing
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Thank you, I'm rooted now. Hopefully someone will find a way around this knox security thing verizon's got going on. Otherwise I'll be on stock rooted 4.3 for awhile. Thanks again, rooted is a lot better than nothing
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No problem! Would you like to run custom TW VRUCML1 roms? Cuz Hashcode ported Safestrap over to the S3 which allows one to flash roms based on the same kernel as the VRUCML1 OTA.
Edit: Safestrap http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2605648
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I received my warranty replacement too and it had 4.12. I rooted it right away.
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Reading this thread reminds me wen i was at a corp vzw store noticed some of there display devices didn't have the 4.3ota and also noticed a customers getting new fone(s4) and not having the 4.3ota he was able to ignore it. I guess its luck
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