Has anyone found out how to root the vrbmf1 update yet? I've look around and can't seem to find a good enough guide or video on how to do so. If anyone has information on it can you please send me a msg.
fofocudlypoops said:
Has anyone found out how to root the vrbmf1 update yet? I've look around and can't seem to find a good enough guide or video on how to do so. If anyone has information on it can you please send me a msg.
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There is one method in the android development section it has been there for months and it's the first post. There are to others that have been updated since it was posted last year also in the android development section. Lastly all the methods work you just have to CAREFULLY follow directions.
Yes its hard yo find all the tight files I have Odin 307 I think do you know if that will work with the files?
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Yes it will work.
Is it beanstwon method that you are referring to?
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Yes it doesn't require Odin. It is just a one click method.
Oh OK I read a lot of the comments and they are positive feedback but as I watched on this guy on YouTube his comment section are loaded with this "messed up my phone" or "don't do this this doesn't work" very little comments that said this worked for me. If this doesn't work on the first try I understand using another USB port on the computer is an option and using a different cord other than the one Samsung gives you is also an option. Is there anything to know about before doing this? This phone s my daily driver and I really don't want to have to use a prepaid phone.
And Should I also download the stock ROM not rooted before doing in case it does like some kind of soft brick?
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Well I have never tried the one click method as I use Odin to root my phone. So get the stock roms as backup in case you run into problems with casual.
OK thank you so much for the advice and I'll shall let you know what happens.
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One more question before I do this. Will I still be able to get back to stock like usual if its a hard brick?
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fofocudlypoops said:
One more question before I do this. Will I still be able to get back to stock like usual if its a hard brick?
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If you hard brick your phone you send it to jtag and pay them to get it fixed because nothing else works.
If you are feeling squeamish about the whole thing then it is probably a better idea not to do it.
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You are right I an a bite on the edge about it because of its locked boot loader I have dine root before but it was on at&t
Not verizon.
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fofocudlypoops said:
One more question before I do this. Will I still be able to get back to stock like usual if its a hard brick?
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No you will need jtag services to fix hardware bricks.
fofocudlypoops said:
You are right I an a bite on the edge about it because of its locked boot loader I have dine root before but it was on at&t
Not verizon.
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Just thought you might like to know that I just used CASUAL this morning to root my galaxy s3 on Verizon build VRBMF1 with no problem. CASUAL unlocks the bootloader and installs TWRP which I like so far. Just make sure you grab the right download and if it doesn't work the first time try again with a different mirror. There's a version of it floating around out there that for some reason wouldn't work with my drivers.
Hope this helps ease your mind a little. Oh btw I probably read 1000 posts about rooting and the best method and someone claims to have bricked their with every single one of them. It's a risk we take.
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Ok I've read this before but can't find the answer now, I've rebooted my phone which is still stock, not rooted yet, turned my phone off then on, and it came on with a unlock sign? I've done nothing special yet why would my phone all of a sudden do this my phone is new since launch it was a pre-order, I've turned it off and on before this never happen before.any ideas?
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You didnt try to odin any rom???
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No I didn't do nothing just switch my regular battery with the extended,I usually change them out when I play my games heavy.
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Ok I've read this before but can't find the answer now, I've rebooted my phone which is still stock, not rooted yet, turned my phone off then on, and it came on with a unlock sign? I've done nothing special yet why would my phone all of a sudden do this my phone is new since launch it was a pre-order, I've turned it off and on before this never happen before.any ideas?
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This has been covered so many times. Please search a little harder. We see one of these at least twice a week. It means nothing. Carry on.
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@mustbepbs first off I did look, if you have nothing nice to say...Don't...simple answer will just do.that's why this is the Q&A forum.good day....
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Yeah that's odd, you didn't do a custom recovery or anything did you?
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@mustbepbs first off I did look, if you have nothing nice to say...Don't...simple answer will just do.that's why this is the Q&A forum.good day....
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1808407 didn't look very hard.
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My device did this bone stock aswell...not sure why. Normally you will get a custom unlock screen after rooting with odinand flashing a recovery thru ez recovery on a locked bootloader. the fix, unlock your bootloader.
no I didn't do nothing that's why it's so weird I'm not even rooted,I have all the tools but haven't done it yet.
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Ok @ mustbepbs..I'm not rooted......that does not pertain to me that person rooted their phone...again doesn't cover my situation, be different if I had modded my phone but have not,I read that article before,I ask because I am curious.
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Ok @ mustbeps..I'm not rooted......that does not pertain to me that person rooted their phone...again doesn't cover my situation, be different if I had modded my phone but have not,I read that article before,I ask because I am curious.
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And im telling you me device and a few others did the same thing bone stock...its no big deal! Root , unlock, and enjoy!
I've noticed the ,sg3 forum is so quick to respond thanks.but not rooting atm, I'm ok with stock, I'm still learning a whole lot, coming from an x,x2 I do appreciate this phone, and I have rooted both my other phones, ran eclipse on both and loved it, this phone runs better then both of them.no reason to root,or custom Rom yet...I'm doing a ton of reading first.learning everyday.
P.s.let's keep it friendly we're not Apple..
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I've noticed the ,sg3 forum is so quick to respond thanks.but not rooting atm, I'm ok with stock, I'm still learning a whole lot, coming from an x,x2 I do appreciate this phone, and I have rooted both my other phones, ran eclipse on both and loved it, this phone runs better then both of them.no reason to root,or custom Rom yet...I'm doing a ton of reading first.learning everyday.
P.s.let's keep it friendly we're not Apple..
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It's fine now it's gone, thanks guys..for your input.much appreciated
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So awhile back when I had my inspire I checked into unlocking it, and found the forum on here about the aahk advanced hack kit. I just recently started messing with it since I have a new phone. I've had some problems with rooting it. First time the process went about halfway through then quit. Now every time you try it the process will not cooperate and gives an error. Anyone have any suggestions for a noob like me to try and help in any way? Anything is appreciated.
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What was the output? And which version of AAHK?
What do you mean by output? And its an older version...probably from May 2012. I think there is a new version that came out in November 2012, i just don't know if I've bricked it by using the old kit.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xqn2G86jpQE
Here is the video I used to root when I was on 2.3.3 Gingerbread. It's painless, but takes some waiting.
What is the error you are getting, exactly? D: and if you are on 2.3.3 try my link. ^.^ If you are on 2.3.5 or another version, try searching more hack kits for rooting that specific rom version.
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What do you mean by output? And its an older version...probably from May 2012. I think there is a new version that came out in November 2012, i just don't know if I've bricked it by using the old kit.
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Ok, step, by step, what did you do? And by output I mean what did AAHK say when it ran (both times). Also, what does it say when you reboot into hboot? (Reboot holding power and volume-down.)
Noob mistake I know, but I couldn't tell you. (Calc and physics has my brain fried...). I think I'm going to try the latest hack kit tonight and come back on here if I need help or get stuck. More than likely I'll be back.
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Okay so here's what happened last night. I tried the new aahk (11092012) and it required a downgrade of the rom. Process went thru but however when it got to thr hboot menu I received a message telling me that the image was not found. I have a pic of the output where it tells me the downgrade is complete (if anyone wants to decipher it for me), all the way thru the hboot directions. Could this be a faulty sd card?
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Okay so here's what happened last night. I tried the new aahk (11092012) and it required a downgrade of the rom. Process went thru but however when it got to thr hboot menu I received a message telling me that the image was not found. I have a pic of the output where it tells me the downgrade is complete (if anyone wants to decipher it for me), all the way thru the hboot directions. Could this be a faulty sd card?
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Yes it could be. But before that, are you running lastest AT&T 2.3.5 update?
Yes 2.3.5
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Yes 2.3.5
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And have you done this before?? http://tau.shadowchild.nl/attn1/?p=88
I have but actually got stuck. For the HTCdev there is no option for the Inspire 4G. I tried it under the Desire HD. That told me (I think) the current rom is unavailable and they are working on it. Then I tried "all other models", which also got me stuck...
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I have but actually got stuck. For the HTCdev there is no option for the Inspire 4G. I tried it under the Desire HD. That told me (I think) the current rom is unavailable and they are working on it. Then I tried "all other models", which also got me stuck...
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All other supported devices was the choice. Did you flash an hboot??
I'm not entirely sure, but I'm pretty positive I didn't.
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I'm not entirely sure, but I'm pretty positive I didn't.
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ok, then you still can unlock the bootloader...you can boot in hboot can't you? Do you mind if I connect to your PC via teamviewer to lend you a hand?
I wouldn't mind at all, however not at the moment. I'm at work until 6...7 or after. Seems a little sketchy though, just skeptical. Don't want something to happen to my rig lol
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I wouldn't mind at all, however not at the moment. I'm at work until 6...7 or after. Seems a little sketchy though, just skeptical. Don't want something to happen to my rig lol
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ok, just take your time and let me know when you are ready...it does not take long...
I'll send you a PM later when I'm ready.
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I'll send you a PM later when I'm ready.
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ok. Just let me know!
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ok. Just let me know!
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I tried to redo the htcdev bootloader earlier and now when I get to some of the earliest steps I run into a problem. Everytime I try to fastboot is says "no image found" land searches for a zin file. I know its something like pd098.zip or whatever it is. How do I get around this?
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Hi guys,
I recently took the latest OTA update and lost root, which is fine. My problem is, is that I cannot remove SuperSU and still have that annoying custom (with an unlocked padlock image) at start up. I did a factory reset thinking it would get rid of them, but it didn't. Can anyone help me out? DroidModderX suggested to flash a stock image in odin, but I don't know how to do that. I am still in the infant stages of doing stuff like this
Thanks!
Here is a real simple way.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33948598
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Lol well did you try looking it up on Google? I'm sure there's tons of tutorials on how to use Odin.
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tylerlawhon said:
Lol well did you try looking it up on Google? I'm sure there's tons of tutorials on how to use Odin.
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Of course I did hahaha I've been searching since yesterday.
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Here is a real simple way.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33948598
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Thank you so much! I tried it today...but I think I did something wrong. A friend of mine that is more knowledgeable of these things is going to skype with me tomorrow to help me fix it with the link you provided. Much appreciated!!
PM sent.
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I am having great difficulties with my samsung gs2 skyrocket. It freezes, lags terribly, and shuts off on occasion and force closes quite a bit. Does anyone have any idea what I can do to alleviate these problems? Is it just a skyrocket issue. Please help before I throw it up against a wall.
You have to tell us a little more about what's going on. It's not a typical sr issue. Are you on a custom Rom? Are you rooted? More info would be helpful.
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jd1639 said:
You have to tell us a little more about what's going on. It's not a typical sr issue. Are you on a custom Rom? Are you rooted? More info would be helpful.
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Ok! I have no idea what kind of rom I'm using. All of this is new to me. I have been using the phone from the factory. I have done nothing to it except for a total reset once. I don't have a lot of apps and there is no damage.
Then you are probably running stock. Have you done any of the ota updates? In settings, about phone, what android version does it say you have?
You're probably going to want to do a clean install of your os, but that's a big process.
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My phone has not been rooted, but I was wondering if I do root it, would that help in any way.
jd1639 said:
Then you are probably running stock. Have you done any of the ota updates? In settings, about phone, what android version does it say you have?
You're probably going to want to do a clean install of your os, but that's a big process.
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I have done no updates.
Do you think rooting would solve the problem?
Is there a quick fix or more simple solution?
phislamma said:
I have done no updates.
Do you think rooting would solve the problem?
Is there a quick fix or more simple solution?
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We don't know anything because you won't tell us what os you're on.
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phislamma said:
I have done no updates.
Do you think rooting would solve the problem?
Is there a quick fix or more simple solution?
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You probably have years of crap and apps that is causing the problem. Doing a clean install is a big process but will probably solve your problem. But you'll lose just about everything on your phone. You'll have to decide if it's worth it and also what info you can't lose and how to back it up.
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We don't know anything because you won't tell us what os you're on.
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I'm sorry for getting ahead of myself.
4.0.4? is that what you need?
I'm very sorry,but I'm a little behind the times with some technology
phislamma said:
I'm sorry for getting ahead of myself.
4.0.4? is that what you need?
I'm very sorry,but I'm a little behind the times with some technology
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That's good enough. That's not the current os for our phone. Do some reading and clean install the latest os.
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xcrazydx said:
That's good enough. That's not the current os for our phone. Do some reading and clean install the latest os.
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So, will I be able to get that info from here and is it difficult?
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You probably have years of crap and apps that is causing the problem. Doing a clean install is a big process but will probably solve your problem. But you'll lose just about everything on your phone. You'll have to decide if it's worth it and also what info you can't lose and how to back it up.
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What is your best suggestion? If you don't mind.
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What is your best suggestion? If you don't mind.
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Read vincom's sticky in the development forum on how to return to stock. I'd suggest you do that using kies. It'll up date your firmware to 4.1.2, jellybean. You'll need to do a factory reset after you install which will clean out all your garbage.
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jd1639 said:
Read vincom's sticky in the development forum on how to return to stock. I'd suggest you do that using kies. It'll up date your firmware to 4.1.2, jellybean. You'll need to do a factory reset after you install which will clean out all your garbage.
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Will do.
Thank you so much for your time and effort.
I would read vincoms sticky thread. Then I would back up anything you don't want to lose. Next, I would download the 4.1.2 tar and use Odin to flash it. Factory reset and you're done
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Hi, I have a Verizon Samsung Galaxy S3 running CyanogenMod 10.1.2. Today I tried flashing the Ninphetamine kernel on my device, and after a successful flash in recovery (I have TWRP), I rebooted my device but it wouldn't turn on. I then tried booting into recovery. Didn't work. I then tried to boot in download mode. Didn't work. Is my device bricked, or is there any other way to get into download mode other than using the Vol. Down, Home, and Lock buttons? Thanks in advance.
The magic 8 ball says google "jtag".
Hopefully I'm wrong but I'm pretty sure that's not a Verizon kernel and that leads to a hard brick.
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The magic 8 ball says google "jtag".
Hopefully I'm wrong but I'm pretty sure that's not a Verizon kernel and that leads to a hard brick.
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Thanks for the quick reply. If I were to purchase one of these USB jig things, how would it help me get my device into recovery, or how does it work? Thanks.
I'm no expert or anything. But I'm pretty sure flashing a kernel from another carrier will hard brick, I couldn't find very much info on that kernel.
Check out this link. Never used them or even positive if you need it, just throwing out some info.
http://mobiletechvideos.mybigcommerce.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-jtag-brick-repair/
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Never seen that thing you flashed in the vzw s3 forums so your definitely hard bricked. I remember there was a known jtag service for only 65$ amd had good damn reviews. Cant get the name on top off my head. Usb jig wouldnt work
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Yeah... s2 kernel on s3.... bad news
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I'm no expert or anything. But I'm pretty sure flashing a kernel from another carrier will hard brick, I couldn't find very much info on that kernel.
Check out this link. Never used them or even positive if you need it, just throwing out some info.
http://mobiletechvideos.mybigcommerce.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-jtag-brick-repair/
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I literally just got my phone back from MTV's JTag service. It worked like a charm. Definitely worth the $50. Only issue I am having is I have very very weak signal strength now, where I didn't before jtag. Good luck!
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