Database Info

Just got the update

Is there anything other than bug fixes in this one?
Sent from my SCH-I535 using XDA Premium HD app

Can you still root and unlock?
sent from my freed beast...&ikiller

Hulk0069 said:
Can you still root and unlock?
sent from my freed beast...&ikiller
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm pretty sure it breaks the ability to unlock the bootloader. Root may still be possible though.

xliderider said:
I'm pretty sure it breaks the ability to unlock the bootloader. Root may still be possible though.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Proof that it breaks bootloader unlock ability?

I'm curious about this too. I'd like to root. But I have the new update installed now.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2

Don't know about boot loader, just got the update at work. Don't notice anything different on the surface...but didn't expect too.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using XDA Premium HD app

I'm testing root and unlock now via casual. Will follow up.
EDIT: CWM flash was good. Casual said it unlocked. I'm downloading the app to relock/unlock to verify that functionality. Then I'm going to try flashing CM10
---------- Post added at 02:07 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:36 PM ----------
Success! I am now on CM10 on new OTA update. No worries folks. New bootloader can still be flashed to unsecure, can still be rooted.

Goose306 said:
I'm testing root and unlock now via casual. Will follow up.
EDIT: CWM flash was good. Casual said it unlocked. I'm downloading the app to relock/unlock to verify that functionality. Then I'm going to try flashing CM10
---------- Post added at 02:07 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:36 PM ----------
Success! I am now on CM10 on new OTA update. No worries folks. New bootloader can still be flashed to unsecure, can still be rooted.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Doh!
Well, in that case, I guess I didn't need to hurry and root/unlock just now in the fear that I'd be blocked off forever.
Oh well, I really didn't want that "remote access" app anywhere near my phone.

I was able to update to the new OTA and keep Root/Bootloader Unlocked using The Mobile Odin Pro App.

By the way, no surprise but they did in fact "dumb down"on device searching.
Sent from my SCH-I535

I'd like to confirm. I am on the new update. Not rooted.
So can I root?
can I unlock?
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2

jkbane said:
I'd like to confirm. I am on the new update. Not rooted.
So can I root?
can I unlock?
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31599218&postcount=7
Yes.

Not giving Verizon more power, they tried to sneak this download at 230am if I wasn't up my phone may have taken it, either way we should be given the choice if we want this dl.as for a diagnostic tool we have the xda forums which in my option is better then Verizon help..ex.my phone txt/call not working...Verizon: did you try a factory reset?....my volume on my phone is way to low..Verizon: did you try a factory reset...I wanna change the led to fit the msg to my liking not working right.Verizon: did you try a factory reset?....this is what they use to tell me when I had a problem years ago, but now I look to the xda forum for advice, input, help,options. so I'll stay clear from Verizon helping me..lol this has been just a little example.from your neighbor hood friendly hulk...
sent from my freed beast...&ikiller

Goose306 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31599218&postcount=7
Yes.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Would like to see some more confirmations on this. I am stock unrooted right now and very tempted to root and unlock unless the update proves true like you said. Wonder if anyone else has tried it.....Appreciate your feedback though, you are first!

[email protected] said:
Would like to see some more confirmations on this. I am stock unrooted right now and very tempted to root and unlock unless the update proves true like you said. Wonder if anyone else has tried it.....Appreciate your feedback though, you are first!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I can confirm 100% you will have no issues with it. I look like a newbish person here as I don't come on xda much. I just thought I'd spread the love over here. I'm usually over @ Rootz.
http://rootzwiki.com/user/19244-goose306/
I don't like to pull this card, but hopefully you see I have enough reps over there to at least know what I'm talking about
That being said all its going to really do is give you a better radio and patch the no sim issue, and install more bloat (Verizon Remote Access) and dumb down your search abilities. So its about 50/50 as far as benefits. But if you don't like it you can ODIN back to previous firmware versions anyways, so it really isn't that big of a deal. The best benefit you could have would be to root it, unlock it, block the OTA, then install the new radio separately. This will get you the benefit of the new radio and patching the no sim error but without the new Verizon bloat and without the neutered search capability. Best of both worlds.
If you plan on flashing ROMs about the only thing you will be keeping from this OTA going forward will be the new radio. So it doesn't really make a lick of difference either way as the radio can be flashed separately as discussed.

Goose306 said:
I can confirm 100% you will have no issues with it. I look like a newbish person here as I don't come on xda much. I just thought I'd spread the love over here. I'm usually over @ Rootz.
http://rootzwiki.com/user/19244-goose306/
I don't like to pull this card, but hopefully you see I have enough reps over there to at least know what I'm talking about
That being said all its going to really do is give you a better radio and patch the no sim issue, and install more bloat (Verizon Remote Access) and dumb down your search abilities. So its about 50/50 as far as benefits. But if you don't like it you can ODIN back to previous firmware versions anyways, so it really isn't that big of a deal. The best benefit you could have would be to root it, unlock it, block the OTA, then install the new radio separately. This will get you the benefit of the new radio and patching the no sim error but without the new Verizon bloat and without the neutered search capability. Best of both worlds.
If you plan on flashing ROMs about the only thing you will be keeping from this OTA going forward will be the new radio. So it doesn't really make a lick of difference either way as the radio can be flashed separately as discussed.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks, I said f'k it and rooted and unlocked. Don't plan on flashing anything now because am really enjoying this Rom stock but when we get a Verizon JB leak I want to make sure I can install it. We will probably see a leak months before a release.

Had anyone seen any improvement with the new radio as of yet, I know it's a bit early to tell really but, well...you know.
Sent from my Galaxy S III using Xda Premium

I've noticed a little better signal,9 point difference it's only been about 4hrs tho.
sent from my freed beast&ikiller

update?
CM10

So all previous rooting/unlocking methods work with the latest ota stock installed on my s3?
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app

Do we have pure stock VZ LEAKED VRBLI5?

Hi, I just wonder if we have pure stock LEAKED VRBLI5 so I can flash it to my pure stock G3 through Odin? My device is pure factory (no root, locked). Thanks.

I believe there is one actually posted in the General section.... I just read through it a few minutes ago... Here is what I think you are looking for... I tried to update sooner but had some HS about having to wait 5 minutes between posts.... This is NOT ROOTABLE and will LOCK bootloader... I know you are stock and this won't apply to you but want to say it for others.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1968914
Also can a MOD look at my account and Verify me so I can better help others without having to wait and jump through hoops Please... Thank You!

dr12volt1338 said:
I believe there is one actually posted in the General section.... I just read through it a few minutes ago... Here is what I think you are looking for... I tried to update sooner but had some HS about having to wait 5 minutes between posts.... This is NOT ROOTABLE and will LOCK bootloader... I know you are stock and this won't apply to you but want to say it for others.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1968914
Also can a MOD look at my account and Verify me so I can better help others without having to wait and jump through hoops Please... Thank You!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
+1 Thank you!

I'm in the same boat. If foxfi and/or the widget bypass still works for tethering I may install it.
Sent from my A500 using Tapatalk 2

I'm interested too. I don't want to install a Custom ROM quite yet. I tried once and my device quit booting and got stuck on a message from Verizon telling me that the phone wasn't stock and I need to take it to a service store. I ended up just using Odin to flash back to stock.
I want to root this version from stock.

bond32 said:
I'm in the same boat. If foxfi and/or the widget bypass still works for tethering I may install it.
Sent from my A500 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Only option for tether is widget bypass. No 3rd party tether apps currently work.
---------- Post added at 07:12 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:11 PM ----------
awalkerz said:
I'm interested too. I don't want to install a Custom ROM quite yet. I tried once and my device quit booting and got stuck on a message from Verizon telling me that the phone wasn't stock and I need to take it to a service store. I ended up just using Odin to flash back to stock.
I want to root this version from stock.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That message is because you didn't unlock the boot loader.

Ya thanks prdog, I saw in the threads of the JB roms they generally have the tethering opened up. Just what I needed
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2

I think I relocked the bootloader and then got that Verizon message after the next reboot. Once you've unlocked and tweaked things, don't relock.

Hey Dog ...what do you mean by using a tether widget?

On stock roms you can use a toggle widget to activate the hot spot.
Sent from my A500 using Tapatalk 2

Kool..got it..found one called "fattin" on the market works just fine

[kernel/Blue ROM](018)AOSP(UV/Intelliplug/dfsync/FauxSound/exFat)[Aug-02]

The Unified Kernel can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2273437

I clicked the link but there isn't one for AT&T or the Canadian Variant. Did you need the complete boot for the Canadian variant as well? I could upload it for you.

I think faux needs the boot.img for ATT/Can

faux123 said:
The Unified Kernel can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2273437
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I've uploaded it to my drive for you. Here is the SGH-I337M boot.img as request.
Really looking forward to a custom kernel!

Official ATT version is out. Unified OP updated with official ATT zip

Is there anyway to get the kernel to work without twrp/cwm?
ATT S4 Rooted. Beastin.
4.2.2

faux123 said:
Official ATT version is out. Unified OP updated with official ATT zip
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Why no Canadian Version? It was originally in the post and now it's gone as unsupported?

stevehkim said:
Is there anyway to get the kernel to work without twrp/cwm?
ATT S4 Rooted. Beastin.
4.2.2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I tried flashing this kernel on my AT&T SGH-I337 in recovery mode and the signature check failed. This causes the phone to reboot with the stock kernel still but with a lot of fc's and at the Samsung startup settings that Bootloops.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using xda premium

Underworld79 said:
I tried flashing this kernel on my AT&T SGH-I337 in recovery mode and the signature check failed. This causes the phone to reboot with the stock kernel still but with a lot of fc's and at the Samsung startup settings that Bootloops.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No offense but are you an idiot? Our boot loader is still locked so this kernel is useless for us right now.
ATT users have to wait until Dan releases his exploit, then you can flash a custom recovery and kernel.
---------- Post added at 08:58 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:57 AM ----------
[/COLOR]
stevehkim said:
Is there anyway to get the kernel to work without twrp/cwm?
ATT S4 Rooted. Beastin.
4.2.2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No. Locked boot loader.

Thanks dude. Thats what I figured. I just thought maybe we could have replaced the boot.img in the stock odin packages. Still learning. Either way thanks for this Faux. Patiently awaiting....
ATT S4 Rooted. Beastin.
4.2.2

c0ldburn3r said:
No offense but are you an idiot? Our boot loader is still locked so this kernel is useless for us right now.
ATT users have to wait until Dan releases his exploit, then you can flash a custom recovery and kernel.
---------- Post added at 08:58 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:57 AM ----------
[/COLOR]
No. Locked boot loader.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Lol... Are you an idiot? I'm well within the 14 day return policy. If I bricked my phone, I'll simply return for a new one.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using xda premium

Underworld79 said:
Lol... Are you an idiot? I'm well within the 14 day return policy. If I bricked my phone, I'll simply return for a new one.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
...You missed the point. :banghead: You need to start searching and reading before you post a question that's been addressed.
If you do those simple things you will discover how to fix your problem and learn about our locked boot loader.

c0ldburn3r said:
...You missed the point. :banghead: You need to start searching and reading before you post a question that's been addressed.
If you do those simple things you will discover how to fix your problem and learn about our locked boot loader.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What question did I ask? Everything I said was a statement. The only question I asked was... are you an idiot? I am aware of AT&T locked bootloader. That's why I posted here so that other individuals wouldn't attempt to flash themselves and inherent the opposed risk.
What you are doing is trolling by saying nothing that is productive to development of this kernel and calling people idiots. I have no problem. I just flashed back to stock rom via Odin, OTA update, Root, freeze apks that prevent future updates, and de-odex my rom...
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using xda premium

Underworld79 said:
What question did I ask? Everything I said was a statement. The only question I asked was... are you an idiot? I am aware of AT&T locked bootloader. That's why I posted here so that other individuals wouldn't attempt to flash themselves and inherent the opposed risk.
What you are doing is trolling by saying nothing that is productive to development of this kernel and calling people idiots. I have no problem. I just flashed back to stock rom via Odin, OTA update, Root, freeze apks that prevent future updates, and de-odex my rom...
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You've obviously proved my point.
Stop posting useless statements in this forum when we already know flashing a custom kernel on a locked boot loader doesn't work!

Canadian version ! :d
Since no one was willing to upload a modified ATT faux kernel that worked with Canadian versions I thought I would! enjoy! Runs beautifully. I just simply removed the getprop line!
Click here for link to Canadian S4 Faux kernel!

omvir said:
Since no one was willing to upload a modified ATT faux kernel that worked with Canadian versions I thought I would! enjoy! Runs beautifully. I just simply removed the getprop line!
Click here for link to Canadian S4 Faux kernel!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks dude. Finally

Underworld79 said:
Lol... Are you an idiot? I'm well within the 14 day return policy. If I bricked my phone, I'll simply return for a new one.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I wish companies would verify stupidity before accepting returns. People who break their phone and return it are why we get charged so much for these things. So thanks for costing us all money.

_Dennis_ said:
I wish companies would verify stupidity before accepting returns. People who break their phone and return it are why we get charged so much for these things. So thanks for costing us all money.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
+1

_Dennis_ said:
I wish companies would verify stupidity before accepting returns. People who break their phone and return it are why we get charged so much for these things. So thanks for costing us all money.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Actually I think attempting to flash a different kernel might have tripped his monotonic counter and with no way to fix it yet, when they receive and check his device for warranty they will see this and cancel the claim and most likely return the phone as is and make you return whatever device you swapped it for.

I saw a post from a very respected dev say the same thing about returning his phone and everyone was like "yeah you are the man, do it rah rah rah" and everyone is killing the guy here...hilarious really.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using xda premium

I337-M update now live in canada

Downloading now, I assume this is the same update Europe and everybody else got. Just breaking the news.

miserybusiness21 said:
Downloading now, I assume this is the same update Europe and everybody else got. Just breaking the news.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Looks like a 328MB update...just finished downloading. I can't install it right now but I will shortly.

miserybusiness21 said:
Downloading now, I assume this is the same update Europe and everybody else got. Just breaking the news.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks a lot OP, just did check for software update, it was indeed there!

Yes this will be the same as Europe, Time for a rom update

Good news. If its possible i will need the radio only. Thanks to give me a link.
---------- Post added at 07:52 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:43 PM ----------
Is it the MG1 firmware?

Updated. It is in fact MG1. I don't know if it locks the bootloader though. There is a new "Secure boot status" "type: Samsung" in about device.
Maybe I shouldn't have updated!
Update:
Like the update that has hit other countries before, it adds app2sd support. SEEMS smoother, i. e. no stutter going back to home screen etc. (but is it just a placebo effect?!)
Sent from my SGH-I337M using Tapatalk 2

fnair said:
Updated. It is in fact MG1. I don't know if it locks the bootloader though. There is a new "Secure boot status" "type: Samsung" in about device.
Maybe I shouldn't have updated!
Sent from my SGH-I337M using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I highly doubt it locks the boot loader. That's a carrier thing. And Canadian version is luckily always boot loader unlocked. That status is about knox
Sent from my GT-I9505G using Tapatalk 2

jetlitheone said:
I highly doubt it locks the boot loader. That's a carrier thing. And Canadian version is luckily always boot loader unlocked. That status is about knox
Sent from my GT-I9505G using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Oh! Hadn't thought of that... Good!
Sent from my SGH-I337M using Tapatalk 2

Just installed but lost my root.
Tried to reinstall motochopper root however it would not work.

Just installed, and seems much smoother, very little lag compared to before... But could be placebo effect lol

mpsrent said:
Just installed but lost my root.
Tried to reinstall motochopper root however it would not work.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Root might be lost use chainfire auto root that should technically work.
Sent from my GT-I9505G using Tapatalk 2

Will be sticking with the 9505 MGA firmware for the non carrier branding but looking forward to checking out the new modem.
Sent from my SGH-I337M

So is this new update rootable? I will wait for confirmation here before updating.
Sent from my SGH-I337M using Tapatalk 2

Yes, using CF-Auto-Root works like a charmhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2293800.

Just curious. Can you still get in tonthe service menu using #*0011#?
Specifically on Bell. I still havent lost hope on hopefully unlocking my phone for free
Sent from my SGH-I337M using Tapatalk 2

I got it too. Started downloading when I hit the door. Will re-root right after

thi89 said:
Just installed, and seems much smoother, very little lag compared to before... But could be placebo effect lol
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Funny, me too (wrt placebo effect) It does seem to boot up the camera quicker and launch the gallery app better. Rooted to get my multi-window app back and everything is looking good.

I can confirm that Chainfire's CF-Root provides you with root access again after installing this update. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2293800
Please make sure you thank Chainfire for his effort.
As I use my camera a fair bit, it's great to see that it launches must faster and is far smoother. I can also confirm that you can now move apps to your SD card.
---------- Post added at 08:54 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:30 PM ----------
sci05 said:
Just curious. Can you still get in tonthe service menu using #*0011#?
Specifically on Bell. I still havent lost hope on hopefully unlocking my phone for free
Sent from my SGH-I337M using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Per your request I tried it on Bell but received the following message:
Connection problem or invalid MMI code.
Sorry, it doesn't seem to work.

mpsrent said:
I can confirm that Chainfire's CF-Root provides you with root access again after installing this update. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2293800
Please make sure you thank Chainfire for his effort.
As I use my camera a fair bit, it's great to see that it launches must faster and is far smoother. I can also confirm that you can now move apps to your SD card.
---------- Post added at 08:54 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:30 PM ----------
Per your request I tried it on Bell but received the following message:
Connection problem or invalid MMI code.
Sorry, it doesn't seem to work.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Im so sorry its suppose to be *#0011#
As per http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2285431
Unlock s4 for free with hidden options
Sent from my SGH-I337M using Tapatalk 2

When I went into the camera app the first time after the update, it did a camera firmware upgrade there.

[Q] Downgrade from 4.3

I just updated my samsung galaxy s3 to jellybean 4.3 and really don't like the update. I would like to revert back to the official stock firmware that came before this 4.3 update. Can anyone tell me where I can download the firmware? Unfortunately all the links I found were not working.

From what I understand, the new bootloader included in the update makes reversion impossible.

As of today, attempting to revert will brick you.
As of tomorrow, who knows?
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk

Thank you for preventing a bigger problem with my phone!
QUOTE=bobloblaw1;48639313]As of today, attempting to revert will brick you.
As of tomorrow, who knows?
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk[/QUOTE]

That didn't take long.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk

is KNOX in the 4.3 rom?
if so, it is impossible to revert, at least so far.
some ppl tried it with Samsung engineers but they said the main board need to be replaced for revert.

rhplusa10 said:
is KNOX in the 4.3 rom?
if so, it is impossible to revert, at least so far.
some ppl tried it with Samsung engineers but they said the main board need to be replaced for revert.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Some people are saying knox is included and I've seen others say no. I'm almost sure it's there along with some other things added via big red
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Xparent ICS Tapatalk 2

ShapesBlue said:
Some people are saying knox is included and I've seen others say no. I'm almost sure it's there along with some other things added via big red
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Xparent ICS Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yep it does indeed have knox and Samsung can go to hell...

Well, looks like I jumped the gun yesterday before I did my homework. I tried to revert back to 4.1.2 with ODIN...and now I have a brick. The phone will turn on, but with the stupid message about not having authorized Verizon software on the device. I'm very hopeful that someone will figure out a fix to this soon. Thanks in advance to anyone who comes up with an answer!

Sparktweek said:
Well, looks like I jumped the gun yesterday before I did my homework. I tried to revert back to 4.1.2 with ODIN...and now I have a brick. The phone will turn on, but with the stupid message about not having authorized Verizon software on the device. I'm very hopeful that someone will figure out a fix to this soon. Thanks in advance to anyone who comes up with an answer!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That sucks man. I've been reading people have tried that to no avail. I'm staying with what I have and I'm even considering installing OTA blocker from play just to be safe
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Xparent ICS Tapatalk 2

Sparktweek said:
Well, looks like I jumped the gun yesterday before I did my homework. I tried to revert back to 4.1.2 with ODIN...and now I have a brick. The phone will turn on, but with the stupid message about not having authorized Verizon software on the device. I'm very hopeful that someone will figure out a fix to this soon. Thanks in advance to anyone who comes up with an answer!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That means you are trying to flash a custom rom with a locked bootloader. Are you flashing a rooted 4.1.2? You did not take the update though, right? If not, unlock your bootloader and all will be well.
Sent from stock rooted 4.3 OTA
---------- Post added at 01:44 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:42 PM ----------
mirrin said:
yep it does indeed have knox and Samsung can go to hell...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yep. Titanium back up shows like 3 new apk's that are knox related.
Sent from stock rooted 4.3 OTA

ShapesBlue said:
That sucks man. I've been reading people have tried that to no avail. I'm staying with what I have and I'm even considering installing OTA blocker from play just to be safe
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Xparent ICS Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks ShapesBlue. I'd definitely recommend NOT taking the OTA for 4.3 for a while. I'm about to try to flash an official 4.3 update file, to see if that will work, but I'm not hopeful it will do anything for me.

0331 said:
That means you are trying to flash a custom rom with a locked bootloader. Are you flashing a rooted 4.1.2? You did not take the update though, right? If not, unlock your bootloader and all will be well.
Sent from stock rooted 4.3 OTA
---------- Post added at 01:44 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:42 PM ----------
Yep. Titanium back up shows like 3 new apk's that are knox related.
Sent from stock rooted 4.3 OTA
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Let's just say I had a lapse in judgement. I tried to flash a stock 4.1.2 image after taking the OTA update to 4.3. (Yeah, I know.) I then tried to flash 4.1.1, and then to the stock 4.0.4, which finally worked. I have tried flashing a 4.3 update file from the stock recovery, but it won't load since it says it's expecting to update files from 4.1.2, not 4.0.4.
Any suggestions?

Sparktweek said:
Thanks ShapesBlue. I'd definitely recommend NOT taking the OTA for 4.3 for a while. I'm about to try to flash an official 4.3 update file, to see if that will work, but I'm not hopeful it will do anything for me.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ah I'm even leary to take the OTA. I prefer custom roms and for the most part can't stand stock. It's just to bloated for me even with some bloatware removed
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Xparent ICS Tapatalk 2

Sorry for jumping in with a dumb question, but does anyone have a link to a forum where it shows how to root the 4.3? Or is there Way to go back to 4.12 after 4.3 ota?
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app
---------- Post added at 08:28 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:22 AM ----------
ShapesBlue said:
Ah I'm even leary to take the OTA. I prefer custom roms and for the most part can't stand stock. It's just to bloated for me even with some bloatware removed
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Xparent ICS Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Would like something that had detailed instructions.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app

huicho81 said:
Sorry for jumping in with a dumb question, but does anyone have a link to a forum where it shows how to root the 4.3? Or is there Way to go back to 4.12 after 4.3 ota?
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app
---------- Post added at 08:28 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:22 AM ----------
Would like something that had detailed instructions.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Instead of apologizing why don't you read the thread?
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app

Yes I have read it, ok just want sure if anyone had came up with a solution. Keeping my fingers crossed, night liking not being rooted, besides this update really stinks.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app

huicho81 said:
Yes I have read it, ok just want sure if anyone had came up with a solution. Keeping my fingers crossed, night liking not being rooted, besides this update really stinks.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There's a thread in here titled "4.3 root". You might want to check in there.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app

flyestAC said:
There's a thread in here titled "4.3 root". You might want to check in there.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Just throwing this out there, our 4.3 discussion thread in the General section now had updated info in the OP including a link to 4.3 root. Before last night, it did not have this info.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 4

s3 bricked
Sparktweek said:
Well, looks like I jumped the gun yesterday before I did my homework. I tried to revert back to 4.1.2 with ODIN...and now I have a brick. The phone will turn on, but with the stupid message about not having authorized Verizon software on the device. I'm very hopeful that someone will figure out a fix to this soon. Thanks in advance to anyone who comes up with an answer!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi i bricked mine too when i tried to revert back to 4.2.1 but luckily i had the file vrlac boot chain and i used it with odin and straightened it right out.
heres a link to get you goin http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1798850