I feel stupid for asking this, but I just wanna make sure. Gonna be downloading LiquidSmooth and I'm supposed to download d2vzw , correct? Answered
Queston 2 - I'm gonna be backing up my IMEI. I know I flash it before a custom ROM, but do I do it before or after I unlock my bootloader? I'm sure it's after, but I just wanna be 100% sure on this stuff. - Answered
Question 3 - What's a bootchain? And should I worry about it after rooting and unlocking?
I don't have a Verizon s3, I have sprint s3, can't say I know how to install the rom or the instructions, but I can say that d2vzw is the Verizon model. (my friend has one)
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Yes d2vzw is the Verizon version of the ROM
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Another question , I'm gonna be backing up my IMEI. I know I flash it before a custom ROM, but do I do it before or after I unlock my bootloader? I'm sure it's after, but I just wanna be 100% sure on this stuff.
EDIT - I know I put flash. I'm gonna be using Synergy method where you flash it and it grabs the images and makes them into a flashable zip.
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Another question , I'm gonna be backing up my IMEI. I know I flash it before a custom ROM, but do I do it before or after I unlock my bootloader? I'm sure it's after, but I just wanna be 100% sure on this stuff.
EDIT - I know I put flash. I'm gonna be using Synergy method where you flash it and it grabs the images and makes them into a flashable zip.
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I backed up my IMEI AFTER I unlocked and rooted my S3 but BEFORE I flashed anything. Don't even flash a kernel before backing up your IMEI.
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Sandman-007 said:
I backed up my IMEI AFTER I unlocked and rooted my S3 but BEFORE I flashed anything. Don't even flash a kernel before backing up your IMEI.
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Alright. I just wanted to make sure. If I got any more, I'll just post them.
What's a bootchain? And should I worry about it after rooting and unlocking?
DubleJayJ said:
What's a bootchain? And should I worry about it after rooting and unlocking?
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You need the appropriate bootchain for your variant and firmware version. It is flashed during the unlocking bootloader phase
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Sandman-007 said:
You need the appropriate bootchain for your variant and firmware version. It is flashed during the unlocking bootloader phase
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So whenever I OTA 4.1.1 I need to download the bootchain to unlock the phone? Or is it already in Casual Tool?
DubleJayJ said:
What's a bootchain? And should I worry about it after rooting and unlocking?
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A bootchain is exactly what it sounds like, a sequence of booting steps to boot your phone. It looks something like this:
Modem > sbl1 > sbl2 > sbl3 > aboot > boot(kernel)
After unlocking the bootloader on the phone, you are only changing the aboot step to a very old version that allows the phone to run custom roms. When you change the bootchain in the original step, you are changing the entire bootchain. So to answer your question, you don't have to worry too much with changing the bootchain to the mf1 base because as long as all the bootchain steps trust each other, your phone will have no problem booting up.
The reason the OP wants you to flash another bootchain is simply because of how old it is, and it is generally a good idea to be on the same base for everything on your phone.
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A bootchain is exactly what it sounds like, a sequence of booting steps to boot your phone. It looks something like this:
Modem > sbl1 > sbl2 > sbl3 > aboot > boot(kernel)
After unlocking the bootloader on the phone, you are only changing the aboot step to a very old version that allows the phone to run custom roms. When you change the bootchain in the original step, you are changing the entire bootchain. So to answer your question, you don't have to worry too much with changing the bootchain to the mf1 base because as long as all the bootchain steps trust each other, your phone will have no problem booting up.
The reason the OP wants you to flash another bootchain is simply because of how old it is, and it is generally a good idea to be on the same base for everything on your phone.
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So unless I'm going to something before 4.1 I shouldn't have to worry about the bootchain?
DubleJayJ said:
So unless I'm going to something before 4.1 I shouldn't have to worry about the bootchain?
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I think you're missing the point of how the rooting procedure works. The reason the older bootchain needs to be flashed in the first place is so root can be achieved. Jellybean blocks the rooting process used on Ics, so the only way to achieve root on jellybean is to flash an ICS bootchain to allow the su binary to be placed.
The bootchain shouldn't matter so much because it's only involved with booting the phone. It really shouldn't matter what kind of bootchain you're using because the software version isn't dependant on the bootchain used. It is always a good idea to change the bootchain to the base you are on when you root the phone.
Additionally, if you flash a firmware located in the development section, you will be able to change your modem, tz, and sbl files. This puts you mostly on the correct base.
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I think you're missing the point of how the rooting procedure works. The reason the older bootchain needs to be flashed in the first place is so root can be achieved. Jellybean blocks the rooting process used on Ics, so the only way to achieve root on jellybean is to flash an ICS bootchain to allow the su binary to be placed.
The bootchain shouldn't matter so much because it's only involved with booting the phone. It really shouldn't matter what kind of bootchain you're using because the software version isn't dependant on the bootchain used. It is always a good idea to change the bootchain to the base you are on when you root the phone.
Additionally, if you flash a firmware located in the development section, you will be able to change your modem, tz, and sbl files. This puts you mostly on the correct base.
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My mind = blown
Alright, let me see if I got this. Whenever I OTA to JB, I won't be able to root, so I'll have to flash the older boot chain, right? I honestly feel stupid, all this stuff is just killing my mind.
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My mind = blown
Alright, let me see if I got this. Whenever I OTA to JB, I won't be able to root, so I'll have to flash the older boot chain, right? I honestly feel stupid, all this stuff is just killing my mind.
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Yup! You're getting it.
But all that work is packaged into casual, or done in the manual root method.
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Yup! You're getting it.
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Does Casual Toolkit automatically flash the old bootchain when I go to root on 4.1.1? Or do I have to flash it manually through Casual?
DubleJayJ said:
Does Casual Toolkit automatically flash the old bootchain when I go to root on 4.1.1? Or do I have to flash it manually through Casual?
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I just edited my post, but casual will do all that work for you.
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I just edited my post, but casual will do all that work for you.
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Sweet. So should I root, unlock then root and have it flash TWRP at the same time? Or after unlocking just root then flash recovery separately.
And do I have to root before unlocking?
DubleJayJ said:
Sweet. So should I root, unlock then root and have it flash TWRP at the same time? Or after unlocking just root then flash recovery separately.
And do I have to root before unlocking?
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Casual will root, install a custom recovery, and unlock your Bootloader. Just follow the directions in the thread. Can't give you too many exact answers because I've never used it.
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Casual will root, install a custom recovery, and unlock your Bootloader. Just follow the directions in the thread. Can't give you too many exact answers because I've never used it.
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Good work filling in for me I couldn't have said it better myself. Even learned a few things. I got slammed with customers so I didn't get to respond :/
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Casual will root, install a custom recovery, and unlock your Bootloader. Just follow the directions in the thread. Can't give you too many exact answers because I've never used it.
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Thanks for the help man!
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I discovered a scratch on my screen and need to get this replaced. Right now I'm on Verizon running Android open Kang project jb with an unlocked bootloader.
I want to return my phone to barebones stock do i just flash the stock zip in odin and the bootloader and I would be good to go?
Also if I get this replacement in there different baseband version does this not allow me to Install aokp or other roms
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I discovered a scratch on my screen and need to get this replaced. Right now I'm on Verizon running Android open Kang project jb with an unlocked bootloader.
I want to return my phone to barebones stock do i just flash the stock zip in odin and the bootloader and I would be good to go?
Also if I get this replacement in there different baseband version does this not allow me to Install aokp or other roms
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Yes, just Odin stock G1 or F2 image, the do a factory reset, clear all data cache, you should be fine. Your replacement should be a G1 version and you can install any rom over it.
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Yes, just Odin stock G1 or F2 image, the do a factory reset, clear all data cache, you should be fine. Your replacement should be a G1 version and you can install any rom over it.
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Thanks. Side question if it was other version would it not be able to install ROMs?
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Dont forget to re-lock the bootloader. Odin doesn't do it for you. Read the sticky about "how to return your phone back to verizon" in this very forum
Nope, you can install custom rom to any version.
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Brian Gove said:
Dont forget to re-lock the bootloader. Odin doesn't do it for you. Read the sticky about "how to return your phone back to verizon" in this very forum
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what do you mean odin dont relock the bootloader? if you flash ths stock kernel, then flash a stock rom, the bootloader is locked...i thought we already had this convo?
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what do you mean odin dont relock the bootloader? if you flash ths stock kernel, then flash a stock rom, the bootloader is locked...i thought we already had this convo?
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We did, but I actually went thru the process and it doesn't lock the bootloader using Odin.
And if for any reason your bootloader STILL isn't re-locked, you can simply use EZ-Unlock (the app) to do so.
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We did, but I actually went thru the process and it doesn't lock the bootloader using Odin.
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and how did you verify this?
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and how did you verify this?
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Refer to our discussion in this thread.
Hey guys, I have a problem
I am somewhat experienced in hacking my phone, I was a previous Droid 1, and Droid Bionic owner. I just rooted my S3 today, I downloaded ROM Manager, flashed the CWM Recovery, rebooted and I get this message that says "Secure Fail: Kernel" at the top, and "System software not authorized by VZW has been found on your phone. Please turn off your phone and go to the nearest store for help." I'm not really sure what to do at this point, any help would be appreciated.
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Hey guys, I have a problem
I am somewhat experienced in hacking my phone, I was a previous Droid 1, and Droid Bionic owner. I just rooted my S3 today, I downloaded ROM Manager, flashed the CWM Recovery, rebooted and I get this message that says "Secure Fail: Kernel" at the top, and "System software not authorized by VZW has been found on your phone. Please turn off your phone and go to the nearest store for help." I'm not really sure what to do at this point, any help would be appreciated.
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You need to unlock your bootloader
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bigshotrob22 said:
You need to unlock your bootloader
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by using odin? right? i just did that, and now i get stuck at the 4G screen. what else do i do?
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by using odin? right? i just did that, and now i get stuck at the 4G screen. what else do i do?
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What 4g screen? What root method did you use?
You need to odin back to stock, then root your phone again. The newer methods don't always successfully unlock your Bootloader, so you may have to do it manually.
Download ez unlock version 1.2 from a website, then open it and verify it says unlocked. If it says unknown or locked, then hit the unlock button.
Then flash your recovery just like you did before and everything will work properly.
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What 4g screen? What root method did you use?
You need to odin back to stock, then root your phone again. The newer methods don't always successfully unlock your Bootloader, so you may have to do it manually.
Download ez unlock version 1.2 from a website, then open it and verify it says unlocked. If it says unknown or locked, then hit the unlock button.
Then flash your recovery just like you did before and everything will work properly.
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i used odin to try to go back to stock but i'm still going through the 4G LTE screen.
droidj said:
i used odin to try to go back to stock but i'm still going through the 4G LTE screen.
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Try to do a factory reset in recovery, then boot it up again.
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Try to do a factory reset in recovery, then boot it up again.
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it works!! thanks a lot but my phone is stuck on 4.0.4.., i guess i just got too excited to get back into the phone hacks. so now i just root again (i did it by the one click casual) unlock bootloader, flash cwm then i'm good to go?
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it works!! thanks a lot but my phone is stuck on 4.0.4.., i guess i just got too excited to get back into the phone hacks. so now i just root again (i did it by the one click casual) unlock bootloader, flash cwm then i'm good to go?
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Yes, but if you're on 4.0.4 you might want to take the ota then root.
Or you can use the rootdebug method, it's an old rooting method but will work if you're on ics.
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Yes, but if you're on 4.0.4 you might want to take the ota then root.
Or you can use the rootdebug method, it's an old rooting method but will work if you're on ics.
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thanks for everything. after i root i'll get everything set up and start flashing. what is your recommended path of rooting? also, a good rom?
droidj said:
thanks for everything. after i root i'll get everything set up and start flashing. what is your recommended path of rooting? also, a good rom?
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Either way is fine, but I'd most likely take an ota update then use beans casual method.
Rom choice is all personal preference, read all the threads and look for the features you'd want. Most of the roms are very good.
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BadUsername said:
Either way is fine, but I'd most likely take an ota update then use beans casual method.
Rom choice is all personal preference, read all the threads and look for the features you'd want. Most of the roms are very good.
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so root, unlock bootloader, flash a recovery, then a rom?
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so root, unlock bootloader, flash a recovery, then a rom?
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You got it.
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You got it.
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thanks a lot!! now i'm running MOAR, pretty decent.
Verizon Galaxy S III SCH 1535 rooted with casual. Got root access but any custom recovery will not identify OS or any data. Even flashed back to 4.0.4. stock and and stock recovery will not work. I think partitions are different now or got changed some how. I have flash 4.1.1 stock image and got stock recovery back but Twrp or CMW will not work. First time I ever had this issue.
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Verizon Galaxy S III SCH 1535 rooted with casual. Got root access but any custom recovery will not identify OS or any data. Even flashed back to 4.0.4. stock and and stock recovery will not work. I think partitions are different now or got changed some how. I have flash 4.1.1 stock image and got stock recovery back but Twrp or CMW will not work. First time I ever had this issue.
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Have you unlocked your bootloader?
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Have you unlocked your bootloader?
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Yes several times. Used ez unlock 1.2 & 1.4 flashing all versions of twrp and cwm.
Flash stock ROOTED ROM through Odin. Use EzUnlock 1.2 (1.3-1.4 is broken). Use GooManager to flash TWRP. Done! Fool-proof.
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Sandman-007 said:
Flash stock ROOTED ROM through Odin. Use EzUnlock 1.2 (1.3-1.4 is broken). Use GooManager to flash TWRP. Done! Fool-proof.
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I'm downloading Stock Rooted I535VRBMF1 - DE-ODEX from Scott's roms hopefully it works. Thanks
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I'm downloading Stock Rooted I535VRBMF1 - DE-ODEX from Scott's roms hopefully it works. Thanks
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Never mind. Now I need to find a tar.md5 stock rooted rom to flash with odin. Can any post a link or tell what program I can use to convert from zip file.
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Never mind. Now I need to find a tar.md5 stock rooted rom to flash with odin. Can any post a link or tell what program I can use to convert from zip file.
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Unzip it. The target.md5 should be in the zip file
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Unzip it. The target.md5 should be in the zip file
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Unzipped it and It just broke down all the files. there is no md5 file. There is all the files. They need to be joined together into one to work.
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Unzipped it and It just broke down all the files. there is no md5 file. There is all the files. They need to be joined together into one to work.
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Sounds like that a flash able zip. Not for odin
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Sounds like that a flash able zip. Not for odin
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I need to find stock rooted tar.md5 file as suggested above. I never had so much trouble just trying to get recovery to work. This is a new phone from Asurince. The partitions must be different. I'm not sure what the problem is.
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I need to find stock rooted tar.md5 file as suggested above. I never had so much trouble just trying to get recovery to work. This is a new phone from Asurince. The partitions must be different. I'm not sure what the problem is.
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File u need is in the 4th post. Follow the guide. You don't need to Reset flash counter if you are just gonna flash a ROM or custom recovery again
http://forums.theandroidchannel.com...rning-a-verizon-galaxy-s3-to-a-stock-412-rom/
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File u need is in the 4th post. Follow the guide. You don't need to Reset flash counter if you are just gonna flash a ROM or custom recovery again
http://forums.theandroidchannel.com...rning-a-verizon-galaxy-s3-to-a-stock-412-rom/
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Not worried about flash counter already handeled. what am I looking for in 4th post is a down load of new pitfiles or a rooted rom flashable by odin. Question Afterb running casual root i'm rooted but recovery fail and can't recognize any data.
Stock rooted Rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33948598
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Stock rooted Rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33948598
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Still no recovery. Goomanager can't find recovery.So I flashed twrp and it asks for password like data is incripted. I don't under stand how the stock recovery works fine.
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Still no recovery. Goomanager can't find recovery.So I flashed twrp and it asks for password like data is incripted. I don't under stand how the stock recovery works fine.
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Ok so you installed that stock ROM via odin right? What version of twrp are u using? Go back into goomanager and try to run open recovery script again what error msg do u get? I am about to have no data for about hour. I'll come check the thread ASAP
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Ok so you installed that stock ROM via odin right? What version of twrp are u using? Go back into goomanager and try to run open recovery script again what error msg do u get? I am about to have no data for about hour. I'll come check the thread ASAP
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Yes, installed rom with complete wipe. TWRP 2.5.0.0 and CWR 6.0.3.1. Goomanager "No recoveries were found for your device".
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Yes, installed rom with complete wipe. TWRP 2.5.0.0 and CWR 6.0.3.1. Goomanager "No recoveries were found for your device".
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I just don't under stand why this new phone is giving me so much difficulty. I have another GS3 bought back in 2012 and no troubles at all, running Hyperdrive 16 rom works great. I've been trying to get this phone to work for about a week now. I'm not one to give up so easly, but I'm about to turn it in for warrenty. Sorry my spelling sucks. I hate being beat by software. There has to be a way.
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I just don't under stand why this new phone is giving me so much difficulty. I have another GS3 bought back in 2012 and no troubles at all, running Hyperdrive 16 rom works great. I've been trying to get this phone to work for about a week now. I'm not one to give up so easly, but I'm about to turn it in for warrenty. Sorry my spelling sucks. I hate being beat by software. There has to be a way.
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Pit files, page 6 post #57 has a how to flash guide.
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Pit files, page 6 post #57 has a how to flash guide.
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Ok good material but a little confusing. So I need to use chome to be able to down load pit file and flash it with oden with reboot, F timer & repartion checked. Than reflash stock rom. Is this correct or I need to do something else?
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Ok good material but a little confusing. So I need to use chome to be able to down load pit file and flash it with oden with reboot, F timer & repartion checked. Than reflash stock rom. Is this correct or I need to do something else?
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Looks to be about what the directions stated, I've rarely seen Pit files referenced.
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I've been wanting to root my phone because I have Tasker And TiBa pro. The last two S3s I've had hard bricked so I'm hesitant to attempt to root again. I've been looking around and saw somewhere that the boot loader can't be unlocked on 4.3, and I was wondering if I could still root my phone. Considering they did not brick until I rebooted once, I think I might be able to but want confirmation before I attempt it again. Also, since I will just have root with an unlocked boot loader I won't be able to flash CWM or custom ROMs, right? Not even via mobile Odin? Thinks that's all I have to ask right now, thanks for your help in advance!
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I've been wanting to root my phone because I have Tasker And TiBa pro. The last two S3s I've had hard bricked so I'm hesitant to attempt to root again. I've been looking around and saw somewhere that the boot loader can't be unlocked on 4.3, and I was wondering if I could still root my phone. Considering they did not brick until I rebooted once, I think I might be able to but want confirmation before I attempt it again. Also, since I will just have root with an unlocked boot loader I won't be able to flash CWM or custom ROMs, right? Not even via mobile Odin? Thinks that's all I have to ask right now, thanks for your help in advance!
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Which OS do you have on your phone? Please provide this info.
If you are on the VRUCML1 4.3 OTA, it has a locked bootloader and prevents you from Odin flashing any firmware that pre-dates 4.3 VRUCML1. Flashing anything in Odin will lead to a hard brick unless it is explicitly the VRUCML1 4.3 stock image. Do not attempt to install CWM or TWRP, this will lead to a hard brick. Do not use anything to unlock your bootloader, you will also hardbrick. You can not unlock the bootloader on VRUCML1 4.3 ota, it is permanently locked. You should understand by now that you can flash one thing in Odin and that is the VRUCML1 4.3 stock image.
If you are on the VRUCML1 update, use Saferoot to gain root access. Then use Safestrap to be able to flash VRUCML1 4.3 based custom roms. Only VRUCML1 or "ML1" roms are compatible with Safestrap. AOSP is incompatible with Safestrap, there is no timetable or even the hint of future compatibility. Also, if you want working wifi then you need to flash the VRUCML1 kernel modules after each clean flash of a VRUCML1 rom. These kernel modules are linked in the Safestrap thread as well. Good luck and read up!
Thanks very much! I'll attempt to root with the saferoot method to root my phone. I'll report back if anything goes wrong.
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Thanks very much! I'll attempt to root with the saferoot method to root my phone. I'll report back if anything goes wrong.
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Cool! Let me know how it goes.
Well, I successfully rooted and backed up my imei. Next step is to install a custom ROM. Do you have any you recommend from the 4.3 sticky thread?
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treyonator56 said:
Well, I successfully rooted and backed up my imei. Next step is to install a custom ROM. Do you have any you recommend from the 4.3 sticky thread?
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Everything should go pretty simply once you use SafeStrap now. I operate with the "try before you buy" mentality. Everyone has different tastes and you should try what's available. CleanRom 8 Core and MOAR are a good way to start and I think each VRUCML1 rom available only gets better once you see what they have to offer.
I installed a recovery before unlocking the bootloader... Is it possible to temporarily bypass the message so I can get my files? If not, will using Odin to flash the stock firmware delete any personal files/files made by Titanium backup?
IamaznX said:
I installed a recovery before unlocking the bootloader... Is it possible to temporarily bypass the message so I can get my files? If not, will using Odin to flash the stock firmware delete any personal files/files made by Titanium backup?
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Boot into download mode, and hit volume down instead of up to boot into your stock rom.
Are you on 4.1 or 4.3? If you don't know post what it says in download mode. There's an easy fix if you're on 4.1.
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BadUsername said:
Boot into download mode, and hit volume down instead of up to boot into your stock rom.
Are you on 4.1 or 4.3? If you don't know post what it says in download mode. There's an easy fix if you're on 4.1.
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Current firmware is official 4.3. How do I unlock the bootloader so I can flash a custom ROM?
EDIT: Did some searching around the forum. Is it even possible to flash custom ROMs on official 4.3?
IamaznX said:
Current firmware is official 4.3. How do I unlock the bootloader so I can flash a custom ROM?
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You can't unlock the bootloader, and there's really no way for you to pull the files either unless you use adb to pull files from specific locations.
Your only real fix is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2586319
Then read all of this so you don't flash anything that will brick your phone again:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2639337
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BadUsername said:
You can't unlock the bootloader, and there's really no way for you to pull the files either unless you use adb to pull files from specific locations.
Your only real fix is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2586319
Then read all of this so you don't flash anything that will brick your phone again:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2639337
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So basically if I I'm on VRUCML1 I won't be able to flash an AOSP based ROM...
IamaznX said:
So basically if I I'm on VRUCML1 I won't be able to flash an AOSP based ROM...
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Correct, you got the gyst of it.
Not the worst thing in the world, but probably not what you were looking for.
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BadUsername said:
Correct, you got the gyst of it.
Not the worst thing in the world, but probably not what you were looking for.
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Is there any way to install the xposed framework on the Stock 4.3?
IamaznX said:
Is there any way to install the xposed framework on the Stock 4.3?
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Yes
There's a 4.3 download list in that sticky, it has everything you can install.
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Be careful with downloading xposed modules for the wrong Galaxy s3 version. When I used google to search for the very specific VZW s3 version of an app it through a thread at me for the wrong version (it was for sprint's s3 I think) and I nearly bricked my phone. It wouldn't let me unlock it. The touch screen just wasn't working and when I turned the screen off the whole phone kept rebooting. Luckily I was able to use odin to fix it.
Good luck!