Hello,
Need some help here... I am a newbie... I had rooted my phone to unlock and use data while traveling in Europe with the below instructions... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2046439 .... worked great!
I installed VRBLK3 (last update) before I received the VRBMF1 OTA update last night which automatically updated my phone. I am faced with error saying Unauthorized Software on phone, goto Verizon.
I am unable to boot into Odin Recovery Mode, but I can boot into Odin mode. I am unable to perform any steps to flash my phone again and then load the latest update manually via Odin.
What am I missing here? Thoughts? Any assistance would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Jason
Your bootloader wasn't unlocked correctly and the update sure did mess up it up as it updated while you are rooted.
You can odin it just takes time as soon pull out the battery as soon as you out it in hold power, volume up and home. You should get into odin so you can flash a stock image.
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I have the same problem. I haven't run the update, but it has downloaded. Either with buttons or through rommanager, I can't get into recovery mode (I have ClockWorkMod Recovery installed) . I keep deferring the update.
What are the steps to flash a stock image?
airtrons said:
I have the same problem. I haven't run the update, but it has downloaded. Either with buttons or through rommanager, I can't get into recovery mode (I have ClockWorkMod Recovery installed) . I keep deferring the update.
What are the steps to flash a stock image?
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Use the ODIN program and then download the stock image from rootzwiki (or here at XDA if its posted)
Plug your phone into the USB port of a computer and then run the ODIN program. Then post the entire .tar package in the PDA section after your phone gets recognized (you'll need to boot into download mode, which is volume down+power+home).
Read the guide over at XDA for a better explanation. Here's the URL.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
sent from my GS3 from the infected army
Addiso said:
Your bootloader wasn't unlocked correctly and the update sure did mess up it up as it updated while you are rooted.
You can odin it just takes time as soon pull out the battery as soon as you out it in hold power, volume up and home. You should get into odin so you can flash a stock image.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 4 Beta
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I can get into Odin Download Mode, but I can't get into Odin Recovery (it gives me error in upper left corner ... SECURE FAIL: KERNEL).
When I get into Odin Download Mode and I hook it up to my laptop, it doesn't recognize the device even though I have the drivers loaded on my laptop.
Thoughts?
It should still work. Check the USB drivers in device manager.
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OK, so I've just been deferring the update. Just wanted to know if there is a way to get the update without having to unroot my phone first. I'd really rather not run through the motions of doing the whole unroot-reroot process but this update is bugging me.
iamme216 said:
OK, so I've just been deferring the update. Just wanted to know if there is a way to get the update without having to unroot my phone first. I'd really rather not run through the motions of doing the whole unroot-reroot process but this update is bugging me.
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I was rooted (stock), took the OTA (a no no but did it anyway) this locked the bootloader and i lost root.
I used this one click to unlock bootloader, gain root AND install TWRP custom recovery and it worked FLAWLESSLY!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2332825
-SKB
iamme216 said:
OK, so I've just been deferring the update. Just wanted to know if there is a way to get the update without having to unroot my phone first. I'd really rather not run through the motions of doing the whole unroot-reroot process but this update is bugging me.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42978477&postcount=9
try this it worked for me
kidhudi said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42978477&postcount=9
try this it worked for me
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I believe I just got soft bricked with this method.
iamme216 said:
I believe I just got soft bricked with this method.
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what? how is that possible? what were the steps you took? where did things go wrong?
if you can get into odin you should be ok. just flash the stock image and use the one-click method. but be careful i am reading about the one click casual method causing hard bricks on some devices.
kidhudi said:
what? how is that possible? what were the steps you took? where did things go wrong?
if you can get into odin you should be ok. just flash the stock image and use the one-click method. but be careful i am reading about the one click casual method causing hard bricks on some devices.
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I followed everything. started the update, it reset and i got a "system software not authorized by Verizon Wireless has been found on your phone. Please turn off your phone and go to the nearest verizon wireless store for help." About to go in and odin now.
sorry about that bro. that process worked for me and a buddy of mine flawlessly. are you able to get into odin mode?
I deleted that post. I really still don't understand what went wrong. I have used these apps successfully MANY times in the past.
let me know how it all works out.
kidhudi said:
sorry about that bro. that process worked for me and a buddy of mine flawlessly. are you able to get into odin mode?
I deleted that post. I really still don't understand what went wrong. I have used these apps successfully MANY times in the past.
let me know how it all works out.
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Just went all the way back to stock. Had to erase everything. Luckily I have most of my stuff on my SD card and my TiBu backup so not all is lost. Sucks I ended up having to do what I didn't want just for an update.
skbgiants said:
I was rooted (stock), took the OTA (a no no but did it anyway) this locked the bootloader and i lost root.
I used this one click to unlock bootloader, gain root AND install TWRP custom recovery and it worked FLAWLESSLY!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2332825
-SKB
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That's interesting. The same exact thing happened to me. I was rooted, running stock, accepted the ota, lost root but it left the bootloader unlocked.And then the next time I powered up my phone I saw Verizon had given me an unlocked icon and it says custom under it. I originally rooted my phone using that one click casual so now I'm really not sure if I should use it to root again. Any thoughts?
RipRip said:
That's interesting. The same exact thing happened to me. I was rooted, running stock, accepted the ota, lost root but it left the bootloader unlocked.And then the next time I powered up my phone I saw Verizon had given me an unlocked icon and it says custom under it. I originally rooted my phone using that one click casual so now I'm really not sure if I should use it to root again. Any thoughts?
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If you want root, then root. Preexisting root tools still work on the latest VRBMF1 ota. You can check if you're still rooted by downloading Root Checker from the store.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 4 Beta
RipRip said:
That's interesting. The same exact thing happened to me. I was rooted, running stock, accepted the ota, lost root but it left the bootloader unlocked.And then the next time I powered up my phone I saw Verizon had given me an unlocked icon and it says custom under it. I originally rooted my phone using that one click casual so now I'm really not sure if I should use it to root again. Any thoughts?
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Seriously use this tool. Works great!
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I was laying in bed (with food poisoning) trying to get some sleep, when I noticed my phone vibrated and randomly rebooted.
After it booted up to the Andy firmware update image, and finally to the home screen with the update message I knew I was screwed.
THIS WAS A FORCED UPDATE BY VERIZON. I NEVER ACCEPTED OR DECLINED ANYTHING (re: food poisoning)!
You WILL lose root, on device app searching (Apple legal bs), and probably your unlock!
The perfect end to a perfect night! THANKS Verizon! /sarcasm
mcduck$ said:
I was laying in bed (with food poisoning) trying to get some sleep, when I noticed my phone vibrated and randomly rebooted.
After it booted up to the Andy firmware update image, and finally to the home screen with the update message I knew I was screwed.
THIS WAS A FORCED UPDATE BY VERIZON. I NEVER ACCEPTED OR DECLINED ANYTHING (re: food poisoning)!
You WILL lose root, on device app searching (Apple legal bs), and probably your unlock!
The perfect end to a perfect night! THANKS Verizon! /sarcasm
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What ROM were you running? It should have disable OTA's thats why I ask.
Brian Gove said:
What ROM were you running? It should have disable OTA's thats why I ask.
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The title says rooted stock.
I was runing the stock touchwiz rom (with the VRGL2 or 1 baseband) rooted, stock recovery, and the bootloader unlocked.
I just checked the EZ unlocker app and it claims that the bootloader is still unlocked. I have no way of verifying this, but if true, I'm only half screwed until somebody finds a root method for the new firmware.
If/when that happens I'll be more than happy to flash away from Verizon's bs nonsense.
Grrr...
mcduck$ said:
I was runing the stock touchwiz rom (with the VRGL2 or 1 baseband) rooted, stock recovery, and the bootloader unlocked.
I just checked the EZ unlocker app and it claims that the bootloader is still unlocked. I have no way of verifying this, but if true, I'm only half screwed until somebody finds a root method for the new firmware.
If/when that happens I'll be more than happy to flash away from Verizon's bs nonsense.
Grrr...
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Did you try re-rooting using current methods?
mcduck$ said:
I was runing the stock touchwiz rom (with the VRGL2 or 1 baseband) rooted, stock recovery, and the bootloader unlocked.
I just checked the EZ unlocker app and it claims that the bootloader is still unlocked. I have no way of verifying this, but if true, I'm only half screwed until somebody finds a root method for the new firmware.
If/when that happens I'll be more than happy to flash away from Verizon's bs nonsense.
Grrr...
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Wow rooted stock with stock recovery. Why not custom recovery? That probably the reason the update went through. Still ridiculous though, don't get me wrong. I'm guessing you weren't doing a lot of flashing.
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Zalithian said:
Did you try re-rooting using current methods?
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Negative. I currently feel like crap (see OP) and don't feel like messing with my Windows laptop to try it.
Do you think there's any chance I could brick my phone when I attempt it? Or is it simply a will work/won't work thing?
mcduck$ said:
Negative. I currently feel like crap (see OP) and don't feel like messing with my Windows laptop to try it.
Do you think there's any chance I could brick my phone when I attempt it? Or is it simply a will work/won't work thing?
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Pretty sure it will just work or fail, but I'd wait for confirmation from someone else first - better safe than sorry.
Can you supply your new Baseband Version number?
I just froze sdm 1.0. I went to the software update and it crashed. I so let's hope that stops the update...
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epikos said:
Can you supply your new Baseband Version number?
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I535VRLG7
epikos said:
Can you supply your new Baseband Version number?
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marcucci217 said:
Wow rooted stock with stock recovery. Why not custom recovery? That probably the reason the update went through. Still ridiculous though, don't get me wrong. I'm guessing you weren't doing a lot of flashing.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2
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I was going to play around with flashing different roms eventually, but after upgrading from a decrepit half working ICS flashed Droid X I was just happy to have fully working phone again. Unfortunately I was under the false impression that the jerks at Verizon would have given me the option to accept their so-called upgrade.
Didn't they already remove local search on Verizon? My phone came that way. Of course I didn't stay on stock once we were freed...
rooting with the rootdebugfs tool should still work!
I woke up to a failed update message. Ran the update again to see why it failed and it fails because it reboots into custom recovery. Rooted, unlocked, stock. Just have some apps disabled or frozen.
Can anyone point out where the in the directory the downloaded update zip would go to?
I didn't get an update message but I did check for one it was available for me. So I ticked ok and it downloaded but failed to update as expected because of the custom recovery I have in place.
But I can't find where the zip file download to.
I wanted to try and see if Chainfire's Mobile ODIN Pro would root the updated zip as it claims.
Cache>fota>update zip...you'll see it
sent from my freed beast...&ikiller
Yes my laziness allowed verizon to update both of my SGS3 to I535VRLG7. I hope I can reroot when I get a chance later.
I was running stock root on both devices.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda premium
Successful OTA Flash using Mobile Odin Pro and Kept Root/Unlocked Status
Hulk0069 said:
Cache>fota>update zip...you'll see it
sent from my freed beast...&ikiller
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Thanks, running a backup now before I try Mobile ODIN Pro. Will update this post:
Edit: Ok, it seems I have a successful flash using Mobile ODIN Pro.
Mobile Odin Pro gave me some Warnings in advance before continuing the Flash.
1) EverRoot may need to remove Google Maps during the flash to free up some space... yadda yadda..
2) The Modem Image on your device does not match the signature check....yadda yadda..
3) 5 out of 499 system files do not match the signature checks in the OTA zip... yadda yadda..
NOTE: I disabled signature checks on both warnings before proceeding.
But you do that AT YOUR OWN RISK!!
From what I gather, Mobile Odin made its own OTA zip from the target file before flashing it
I"ve uploaded some screen shots.
IMPORTANT!
PLEASE RUN A BACK UP before attempting anything risky like this.
ALSO! and VERY IMPORTANT!!
If you are using CWM as your recovery PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE check the size of your backup before proceeding with the update.
It seems CWM is not working properly on my SGSIII because the backup file sizes were only about 22 MB's large.. and thats is SO NOT GOOD!!
I went into GooManager and Flashed TWRP over CWM and ran a backup via TWRP and checked the file size to be in the range of 2.34GB's and thats what it should be (IMO). The only thing that bugs me about both recoveries is the date is 1979-12-31.. and thats definately wrong..
Anyways, my way of checking for root after an OTA is to run Titanium Backup because it always asks for SuperUser Rights before loading.
So all is well with that and checking to see if the Bootloader on my device was still Unlocked with EZ-Unlock said it still was..
Thats all I can think for now..
Hulk0069 said:
Cache>fota>update zip...you'll see it
sent from my freed beast...&ikiller
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Stock rooted & it tried & failed 2x to do the update and there is nothing in /fota/
I still have root
Second attempt it booted into recovery & I just restarted as it had a fail error
Okay, So I just rooted and unlocked the bootloader on my Verizon Galaxy S III and tried to flash Cyanogenmod 10 (the latest on on rom manager) and its now stuck on the boot animation. I created a backup before I did this through rommanager but when I try to utilize it, it says the file is empty. HELP PLEASE!! :crying:
Rom Manager strikes again. lol Odin back to stock and start over.
jljones06 said:
Okay, So I just rooted and unlocked the bootloader on my Verizon Galaxy S III and tried to flash Cyanogenmod 10 (the latest on on rom manager) and its now stuck on the boot animation. I created a backup before I did this through rommanager but when I try to utilize it, it says the file is empty. HELP PLEASE!! :crying:
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I have used it a couple of years ago on my galaxy s fascinate but i forgot how to use odin. Any download links and tutorials you know of? Thanks again
Pulled link from other noob. Yall on a roll today. LOL
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
If everything you need not in that section read the rest of Droidstyle's thread.
prdog1 said:
Pulled link from other noob. Yall on a roll today. LOL
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
If everything you need not in that section read the rest of Droidstyle's thread.
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What's wrong with RomManager? Screwing everything up.
Anayalata said:
What's wrong with RomManager? Screwing everything up.
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You should always be sure to check the total size of the backup file before continuing with low level flashing. With the SGS III CWM has been notorious for not working properly with recovery processes. I switched over to TWRP after my dilemma with CWM.
So yeah, ODIN back to stock and start over.
Be thankful you only have a bootloop and not a total brick.
tekrhino said:
You should always be sure to check the total size of the backup file before continuing with low level flashing. With the SGS III CWM has been notorious for not working properly with recovery processes. I switched over to TWRP after my dilemma with CWM.
So yeah, ODIN back to stock and start over.
Be thankful you only have a bootloop and not a total brick.
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Well I ended up reflashing the stock rom last night then tried to unlock bootloader again and when I started the ez unlock app it said my phone didnt have root access. So I rooted again the same way I did the first time and now when I try to launch the app it just sits there with a white screen. So then I downloaded a rootchecker app from the market and it says I dont have root access which is probably why the EZ_Unlock app isnt working properly. Thoughts?
jljones06 said:
Well I ended up reflashing the stock rom last night then tried to unlock bootloader again and when I started the ez unlock app it said my phone didnt have root access. So I rooted again the same way I did the first time and now when I try to launch the app it just sits there with a white screen. So then I downloaded a rootchecker app from the market and it says I dont have root access which is probably why the EZ_Unlock app isnt working properly. Thoughts?
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Open up superuser and update the binaries
Sent from my S3 running Eclipse 2.1
kintwofan said:
Open up superuser and update the binaries
Sent from my S3 running Eclipse 2.1
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That worked! So now that I've pretty much back to step one, is there anything I should watch out for while trying to flash another ROM? Maybe any ROM suggestions? Thanks
Just flash the ROM yourself in recovery, don't count on RM.
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Just flash the ROM yourself in recovery, don't count on RM.
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Ill for sure keep that in mind.
Once you get on CM10 their built in updater works pretty well. I haven't heard anyone complain except for the fact it doesn't do an autobackup for you, it just dirty flashes it.
Just rooted my new SGS3 using New Root Method Released for Verizon’s Galaxy S3, No Odin Required. i did the data & kelvic wipe then install Clean Rom 5.0. All progressed without a hitch. Even backed up with CWM prior to flash.
I rebooted into the new rom and got this: System software not authorized by Verizon Wireless... rebooted several time with same result.
What can I do now? Thanks for your help.
Just a wild guess, but me thinks your bootloader is still locked! But I'm not sure that will even apply because I rooted my device before unlocking the bootloader. But I rooted my device via ODIN first.
You can try EZ-Unlock via the Market. The GUI is still very buggy and will show the status as unknown but the internal workings of the app works good.
You got nothin to loose in trying. Go back to stock and give it another whirl after you've unlocked the bootloader.
Of that fails then I would suggest using the tried and true method..ODIN.
G'luck!
yup your bootloader is still locked
check the downloads thread and use version 1.2.
That means your boatloader is locked. You now must Odin back to stock and start over. Droid style has a guide stickied in the development thread. Follow section 6 of it.
Next time use ez unlock version 1.2 to unlock you boatloader.
Sent from my SGS3 running Eclipse 2.1
downloads list
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1850506
tekrhino said:
Just a wild guess, but me thinks your bootloader is still locked! But I'm not sure that will even apply because I rooted my device before unlocking the bootloader. But I rooted my device via ODIN first.
You can try EZ-Unlock via the Market. The GUI is still very buggy and will show the status as unknown but the internal workings of the app works good.
You got nothin to loose in trying. Go back to stock and give it another whirl after you've unlocked the bootloader.
Of that fails then I would suggest using the tried and true method..ODIN.
G'luck!
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Thanks. I can't get past the warning dialogue screen. Pulled the battery, no good. PC can't see the phone with USB.
Prophotog said:
Thanks. I can't get past the warning dialogue screen. Pulled the battery, no good. PC can't see the phone with USB.
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Yikes, ok
You have to get into DOWNLOAD MODE.. Power+ Volume Down+ Home key at the same time after a fresh battery pull.
Do a search on the Development forum to set up Odin on your PC.
YOU Must FOLLOW directions EXACTLY our you will have very expensive BRICK!
This forum could help:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
Or even better, this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1840030
tekrhino said:
Yikes, ok
You have to get into DOWNLOAD MODE.. Power+ Volume Down+ Home key at the same time after a fresh battery pull.
Do a search on the Development forum to set up Odin on your PC.
YOU Must FOLLOW directions EXACTLY our you will have very expensive BRICK!
This forum could help:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
Or even better, this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1840030
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Thanks to everyone!! Looks to be a long night. :>)
tekrhino said:
Yikes, ok
You have to get into DOWNLOAD MODE.. Power+ Volume Down+ Home key at the same time after a fresh battery pull.
Do a search on the Development forum to set up Odin on your PC.
YOU Must FOLLOW directions EXACTLY our you will have very expensive BRICK!
This forum could help:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
Or even better, this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1840030
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I lol'ed at your post. A little dramatic, don't you think? He's not even close to bricked. Just Odin from download mode back to stock, and redo the steps with bootloader unlock.
Here is a gift (working ez-unlock v1.2)
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/42057363/com.mmmeff.ez.unlock_3.apk
@Techsavvy
Yeah, perhaps a tad overdone on the theatricals.
Cut me some slack, I'm taking acting classes..lol
And... I know... I know..don't quit my day job!
Still having issues. I "think" I am in the download mode. Screen says Downloading.... It has Odin in red in top left corner. Device connects with Odin. BUT I am not getting a PASS message when flashing VRALEC bootchain. Last text line in Odin is: <OSM> Leave CS...
I have tried several attempts.
Suggestions?
Prophotog said:
Still having issues. I "think" I am in the download mode. Screen says Downloading.... It has Odin in red in top left corner. Device connects with Odin. BUT I am not getting a PASS message when flashing VRALEC bootchain. Last text line in Odin is: <OSM> Leave CS...
I have tried several attempts.
Suggestions?
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No need to do the boot chains. Just follow section 5 of this guide and I recommend root 66 for the ROM you flash
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28530394
Sent from my SGS3 running Eclipse 2.1
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@Techsavvy
Yeah, perhaps a tad overdone on the theatricals.
Cut me some slack, I'm taking acting classes..lol
And... I know... I know..don't quit my day job!
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I appreciate the theatricals...however, I am having issues with Odin. Can't get the Pass message. I assume the "Downloading..." text means I'm in the download mode. Tried several attempts. I AM glad I'm not close to bricked too! Can't afford $600 or a divorce. Might have to sell a camera instead.
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Just rooted my new SGS3 using New Root Method Released for Verizon’s Galaxy S3, No Odin Required. i did the data & kelvic wipe then install Clean Rom 5.0. All progressed without a hitch. Even backed up with CWM prior to flash.
I rebooted into the new rom and got this: System software not authorized by Verizon Wireless... rebooted several time with same result.
What can I do now? Thanks for your help.
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And just for future reference, it's Dalvik, not Kelvic
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app
Prophotog said:
I appreciate the theatricals...however, I am having issues with Odin. Can't get the Pass message. I assume the "Downloading..." text means I'm in the download mode. Tried several attempts. I AM glad I'm not close to bricked too! Can't afford $600 or a divorce. Might have to sell a camera instead.
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Just a heads up. You can get a real brick with Odin and easy. Follow the guide I linked earlier to a t and you'll be fine
Sent from my SGS3 running Eclipse 2.1
kintwofan said:
Just a heads up. You can get a real brick with Odin and easy. Follow the guide I linked earlier to a t and you'll be fine
Sent from my SGS3 running Eclipse 2.1
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You are a scholar and a gentleman!! THANK YOU very much. You can have a portrait session on me any time. Name the time and place.
Prophotog said:
You are a scholar and a gentleman!! THANK YOU very much. You can have a portrait session on me any time. Name the time and place.
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Cool, I take it you're up and running again. Just make sure you use ez unlock 1.2 next time. And the positive is you're an Odin pro now!
Sent from my SGS3 running Eclipse 2.1
Hi, I have a Verizon S3 flashed to Boost Mobile. I tried to gain root by flashing a stock rooted Rom and messed up the flash. I had to take it back to be flashed again  Now I'm more cautious before hand. I should have backed it up before attempting it, I know I know lol can anyone shed some light on how to update a flashed phone as well as how to root it. I could really use the help 
Also after I messed up the boost flash I paniced and flashed a sprint kernel hoping this would fix the problem. Since then anything that I've tried to view including taking camera shots and web browsing if done in landscape mode will be upside down, any remedy for this problem? I know now... root first, flash later. 
Sent from my SPH-L710 using XDA HD
Alex0826 said:
Hi, I have a Verizon S3 flashed to Boost Mobile. I tried to gain root by flashing a stock rooted Rom and messed up the flash. I had to take it back to be flashed again  Now I'm more cautious before hand. I should have backed it up before attempting it, I know I know lol can anyone shed some light on how to update a flashed phone as well as how to root it. I could really use the help 
Also after I messed up the boost flash I paniced and flashed a sprint kernel hoping this would fix the problem. Since then anything that I've tried to view including taking camera shots and web browsing if done in landscape mode will be upside down, any remedy for this problem? I know now... root first, flash later. 
Sent from my SPH-L710 using XDA HD
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Sprint kernel is causing the inversion. Flash a vzw kernel. Read first flash later.
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Who ever did your flash might not done it right cause ya not supposed to lose a flash like that unless he didn't do things right. I can factory reset mine and I wont loose flash
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I have a Verizon S3 and saw a new symbol in my notification bar and stupidly clicked on it without really thinking and my phone tried to update to 4.3. Well after the update I get a screen that says I'm not using official verizon software or something like that and that I need to take my phone to a verizon store to fix it. I can get to the Odin downloading screen I just don't know how to fix it from there. Please help I really don't have the money to buy a new phone right now. Any advice would be welcome
It depends on what is happening to your phone. Is it working or not? Can you tell us what android version is loaded currently?
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It depends on what is happening to your phone. Is it working or not? Can you tell us what android version is loaded currently?
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It starts up and after the samsung logo. I get the message System software not authorized by Verizon Wireless has been found on your phone. Please turn off your phone and to the nearest Verizon Wireless store for help. At the top in red it also says secure fail: kernal. I believe I'm running Android 4.1.2 but I can't remember. If I hold down volume, home, and power I can get into the odin downloading screen but those are the only 2 screens I can access.
deftjangle said:
It starts up and after the samsung logo. I get the message System software not authorized by Verizon Wireless has been found on your phone. Please turn off your phone and to the nearest Verizon Wireless store for help. At the top in red it also says secure fail: kernal. I believe I'm running Android 4.1.2 but I can't remember. If I hold down volume, home, and power I can get into the odin downloading screen but those are the only 2 screens I can access.
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As long as you can get to the download screen, you can flash the official 4.3 with Odin. Dont try to go back to 4.1.2 or any custom rom as that will result in a hard brick.
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5ft24 said:
As long as you can get to the download screen, you can flash the official 4.3 with Odin. Dont try to go back to 4.1.2 or any custom rom as that will result in a hard brick.
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Could you tell me how to go about flashing the official 4.3 rom with Odin. I haven't messed around with my phone in years.
deftjangle said:
Could you tell me how to go about flashing the official 4.3 rom with Odin. I haven't messed around with my phone in years.
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First go into download mode and see if the boot chain flashed. If it didn't you should flash 4.1 not 4.3.
Once you're in download mode, post all the information it says in the top left corner.
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BadUsername said:
First go into download mode and see if the boot chain flashed. If it didn't you should flash 4.1 not 4.3.
Once you're in download mode, post all the information it says in the top left corner.
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ok this is what is in the top left corner.
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: SCH-I535
CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD: YES (1 COUNT)
CUSTOM BINARY: CUSTOM
SYSTEM STATUS: CUSTOM
QUALCOMM SECUREBOT: ENABLE
deftjangle said:
ok this is what is in the top left corner.
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: SCH-I535
CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD: YES (1 COUNT)
CUSTOM BINARY: CUSTOM
SYSTEM STATUS: CUSTOM
QUALCOMM SECUREBOT: ENABLE
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You're on mf1 still.
Flash this in Odin:
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23134718111254196
Using this guide, section 5:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
Then use this to root your phone again:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2332825
After this, I'd unlock the bootloader with ez-unlock version 1.2 to make sure it's unlocked.
When you reboot, find sdm1.0.apk and fwupdater.apk and rename them to sdm1.0.apk.bak and fwupdater.apk.bak. Or use titanium backup and freeze both of them. Then you don't have to worry about an update being pushed to your phone.
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BadUsername said:
You're on mf1 still.
Flash this in Odin:
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23134718111254196
Using this guide, section 5:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
Then use this to root your phone again:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2332825
After this, I'd unlock the bootloader with ez-unlock version 1.2 to make sure it's unlocked.
When you reboot, find sdm1.0.apk and fwupdater.apk and rename them to sdm1.0.apk.bak and fwupdater.apk.bak. Or use titanium backup and freeze both of them. Then you don't have to worry about an update being pushed to your phone.
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This is perfect thankyou! I will let you know how it turns out
I unlock bootloader using CASUAL i read the newest version of EZ umlock can brick ur fone or give off issues
twistedillutions said:
I unlock bootloader using CASUAL i read the newest version of EZ umlock can brick ur fone or give off issues
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Ez-unlock will brick your phone if you're on the 4.3 base. In this case it will work just fine, he's on the 4.1.2 base.
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locked bootloader on rooted verizon galaxy s3
my phone was rooted and i mistakenly upgraded to 4.3.
i didn't have any problems rerooting my phone.
however though the phone is rooted, from what i've read i'm going to assume my bootloader is locked.
so i've decided to seek answers from the professionals.
i have root checker, rom manager, goomanager, titanium back up, root broswer, rom installer, root explorer, android root tool,superuser, super su, quickboot, terminal emulator and the hackers keyboard.
all to no avail...everytime i try to install a custom rom a message pops up on the screen saying i have unauthorized software on my phone and that i need to take it to verizon. yes from recovery mode...as a matter of fact the recovery mode won't load it just takes me to the " take my phone to verizon screen "...
just to be clear i have a galaxy s3 on verizon running 4.3
phone is rooted and super su, or superuser has been granted to the necessary apps,
still everything i've tried hasn't worked.
sorry for the length but i was attempting to provide as much info as possible...
any and all help regarding this matter will be greatly appreciated...
wesyde said:
my phone was rooted and i mistakenly upgraded to 4.3.
i didn't have any problems rerooting my phone.
however though the phone is rooted, from what i've read i'm going to assume my bootloader is locked.
so i've decided to seek answers from the professionals.
i have root checker, rom manager, goomanager, titanium back up, root broswer, rom installer, root explorer, android root tool,superuser, super su, quickboot, terminal emulator and the hackers keyboard.
all to no avail...everytime i try to install a custom rom a message pops up on the screen saying i have unauthorized software on my phone and that i need to take it to verizon. yes from recovery mode...as a matter of fact the recovery mode won't load it just takes me to the " take my phone to verizon screen "...
just to be clear i have a galaxy s3 on verizon running 4.3
phone is rooted and super su, or superuser has been granted to the necessary apps,
still everything i've tried hasn't worked.
sorry for the length but i was attempting to provide as much info as possible...
any and all help regarding this matter will be greatly appreciated...
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Sounds like you're on 4.3, if that's the case then you can't install any custom roms without a special recovery.
Just to be sure, boot into download mode and type out what the text says in the top left corner. Your symptoms sound like it could be either, the install of will usually fail if you're rooted, unless everything you had was completely stock.
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BadUsername said:
Sounds like you're on 4.3, if that's the case then you can't install any custom roms without a special recovery.
Just to be sure, boot into download mode and type out what the text says in the top left corner. Your symptoms sound like it could be either, the install of will usually fail if you're rooted, unless everything you had was completely stock.
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i'd like to thank you for taking the time to respond, however i must admit i'm even more confused..my phone is in download mode as i type this,yet i'm at a loss as to what it is i'm supposed to type, plus in download mode i don't have access to any keyboard.
IF ANYONE OUT THERE KNOWS WHERE I CAN FIND A LINK TO A PROPER VID I'D BE MOST GRATEFUL IF YOU'D SEND ME THAT LINK...I HAVE SPENT THE LAST 2 DAYS FOR OVER 10 HRS ATTEMPTING TO FIND THE INFO OR VID I MAY NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL...
once again thank you for the help...
wesyde said:
i'd like to thank you for taking the time to respond, however i must admit i'm even more confused..my phone is in download mode as i type this,yet i'm at a loss as to what it is i'm supposed to type, plus in download mode i don't have access to any keyboard.
IF ANYONE OUT THERE KNOWS WHERE I CAN FIND A LINK TO A PROPER VID I'D BE MOST GRATEFUL IF YOU'D SEND ME THAT LINK...I HAVE SPENT THE LAST 2 DAYS FOR OVER 10 HRS ATTEMPTING TO FIND THE INFO OR VID I MAY NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL...
once again thank you for the help...
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You're on 4.3 with a locked bootloader, meaning you can't install custom recovery, rom, kernel. The only thing available for 4.3 is root. Don't try to install custom recovery or you will brick your phone. At this time you may have a soft brick, go here to fix it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2586319
wesyde said:
i'd like to thank you for taking the time to respond, however i must admit i'm even more confused..my phone is in download mode as i type this,yet i'm at a loss as to what it is i'm supposed to type, plus in download mode i don't have access to any keyboard.
IF ANYONE OUT THERE KNOWS WHERE I CAN FIND A LINK TO A PROPER VID I'D BE MOST GRATEFUL IF YOU'D SEND ME THAT LINK...I HAVE SPENT THE LAST 2 DAYS FOR OVER 10 HRS ATTEMPTING TO FIND THE INFO OR VID I MAY NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL...
once again thank you for the help...
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Physically type down in a reply to @BadUsername, exactly what is written when you are fully booted into download mode. Everything in the upper left of the screen where it starts with "Odin Mode" in red all caps. Someone is helping you and they can't continue to help you, unless you help them first with that info.
BadUsername said:
You're on mf1 still.
Flash this in Odin:
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23134718111254196
Using this guide, section 5:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
Then use this to root your phone again:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2332825
After this, I'd unlock the bootloader with ez-unlock version 1.2 to make sure it's unlocked.
When you reboot, find sdm1.0.apk and fwupdater.apk and rename them to sdm1.0.apk.bak and fwupdater.apk.bak. Or use titanium backup and freeze both of them. Then you don't have to worry about an update being pushed to your phone.
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Would those be appropriate to block if on rooted 4.1 currently and wanting to block the 4.3 update? Anything else to block/freeze?
andydumi said:
Would those be appropriate to block if on rooted 4.1 currently and wanting to block the 4.3 update? Anything else to block/freeze?
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Here is my list:
If the OTA already downloaded, delete it here /cache/fota
To disable the OTA:
Rename or freeze the apps with Titanium backup:
otacerts.zip located in /etc/security - rename to otacerts.zip.bak
Rename fwupdate.odex, fwupdate.apk located in /system/app
and freeze SDM1.0 located in /system/app
Awesome thank you. And without TiBu? My wife uses the GS3, and I don't think she has a license for TiBu.
I guess just rename the first two with a file manager, delete the update and disable sdm1 in the app settings?
andydumi said:
Awesome thank you. And without TiBu? My wife uses the GS3, and I don't think she has a license for TiBu.
I guess just rename the first two with a file manager, delete the update and disable sdm1 in the app settings?
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That would also work.
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I have gone thru the thread on how to go back to stock however i still have some questions, my s3 had a broken screen for quiet sometime so i am not sure where to start on getting it back to stock or whatever to get me back on the latest firmware. It is rooted on 4.1.2 but i dont know how to check if bootloader was unlocked or not.
If i can just flash a file to get me the latest i can do that as well. It does have TWRP for recovery
aford89 said:
I have gone thru the thread on how to go back to stock however i still have some questions, my s3 had a broken screen for quiet sometime so i am not sure where to start on getting it back to stock or whatever to get me back on the latest firmware. It is rooted on 4.1.2 but i dont know how to check if bootloader was unlocked or not.
If i can just flash a file to get me the latest i can do that as well. It does have TWRP for recovery
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Its not unlocked by default but the last version of Android you were able to unlock it was on 4.1.2. You can unlock it with casual or ez unlock. If you however unroot it and take the OTA up to 4.4.2 your bootloader will be permanently locked and you will not be able to revert it back
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ShapesBlue said:
Its not unlocked by default but the last version of Android you were able to unlock it was on 4.1.2. You can unlock it with casual or ez unlock. If you however unroot it and take the OTA up to 4.4.2 your bootloader will be permanently locked and you will not be able to revert it back
Sent from my Nexus 5
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I am aware of that, i need to get it back to stock and to the latest version 4.4.x im just not sure how to go about it so i dont brick it. I have odin just looking for the correct stock files to get me the rest of the way and how to use them in what order
Can i just odin straight to 4.4.2? if i am rooted and unlocked on 4.1.2?
aford89 said:
Can i just odin straight to 4.4.2? if i am rooted and unlocked on 4.1.2?
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You have to unroot first. Once your unrooted you can take the OTA. Just warning you about the bootloader being locked once you take the OTA. As far as straight to 4.4.2 I'm not sure. Never took an OTA on my S3. Start with unrooting first and see where it goes
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ShapesBlue said:
You have to unroot first. Once your unrooted you can take the OTA. Just warning you about the bootloader being locked once you take the OTA. As far as straight to 4.4.2 I'm not sure. Never took an OTA on my S3. Start with unrooting first and see where it goes
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how do i go about unrooting? like i said this phone sat for a LONG time im pretty sure i did it from outlawers method when i first got it
Thanks in advance
aford89 said:
how do i go about unrooting? like i said this phone sat for a LONG time im pretty sure i did it from outlawers method when i first got it
Thanks in advance
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What SU app do you have on it?
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ShapesBlue said:
What SU app do you have on it?
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the one that looked like a superman shield, i went thru settings and found unroot however its not prompting me for an OTA and when i check it says its up to date. If i just odin the same version thats on there that should be fine right? then it'll start prompting for OTA's?
aford89 said:
the one that looked like a superman shield, i went thru settings and found unroot however its not prompting me for an OTA and when i check it says its up to date. If i just odin the same version thats on there that should be fine right? then it'll start prompting for OTA's?
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Did you freeze any system apps? That is supersu your speaking of. I'm not completely sure if you can just odin to the newest firmware or not
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ShapesBlue said:
Did you freeze any system apps? That is supersu your speaking of. I'm not completely sure if you can just odin to the newest firmware or not
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No system apps are frozen, i did a factory wipe on it just thru TWRP and its still saying nothing is available
aford89 said:
No system apps are frozen, i did a factory wipe on it just thru TWRP and its still saying nothing is available
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Then I would say try to Odin back to stock. It should work but don't quote me on that
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ShapesBlue said:
Then I would say try to Odin back to stock. It should work but don't quote me on that
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Yeah took the dive and used Odin from 4.1.2 all the way to 4.4.2 and everything worked out fine, was slow to boot and gave me an error but factory recovery wipe fixed that
Thanks for all the replies trying to help