Hi friends,
I am having Verizon Samsung galaxy S3 I535.
hardware version is i535.10.
Using in india aircel gsm sim on it n works very fine 3G data,call and sms.
I don't know phone is unlocked by some method or factory unlocked phone. ( but in start up screen it shows SAMSUNG CUSTOM WITH UNLOCKED ICON)
I am not able to update to 4.3 update in my phone via Verizon utility software application.
Only OTA Update package is downaloading, update is not installing,
Pls help me to update 4.3
If u want further details i can send you screen shots
uvankarthik said:
Hi friends,
I am having Verizon Samsung galaxy S3 I535.
hardware version is i535.10.
Using in india aircel gsm sim on it n works very fine 3G data,call and sms.
I don't know phone is unlocked by some method or factory unlocked phone. ( but in start up screen it shows SAMSUNG CUSTOM WITH UNLOCKED ICON)
I am not able to update to 4.3 update in my phone via Verizon utility software application.
Only OTA Update package is downaloading, update is not installing,
Pls help me to update 4.3
If u want further details i can send you screen shots
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Download this full stock firmware http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23134718111254196 then use Odin to flash, once done take the OTA and it should be fine. BTW, once upgrade to 4.3 your bootloader will be locked permanently meaning you can't flash custom firmware (rom/kernel/recovery), the only thing you can do is root with saferoot. can be found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
buhohitr said:
Download this full stock firmware http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23134718111254196 then use Odin to flash, once done take the OTA and it should be fine. BTW, once upgrade to 4.3 your bootloader will be locked permanently meaning you can't flash custom firmware (rom/kernel/recovery), the only thing you can do is root with saferoot. can be found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
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If i use Odin to flash and installing custom firmwares, what will be the my phone status?
Again it will work with Gsm? bcz its basically verizon phone i dont want to mess up with basic features.
uvankarthik said:
If i use Odin to flash and installing custom firmwares, what will be the my phone status?
Again it will work with Gsm? bcz its basically verizon phone i dont want to mess up with basic features.
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If you still want to install custom firmware then DO NOT TAKE THE 4.3 OTA UPGRADE. If you decided to flash custom rom then after flash stock MF1, you need to unlock bootloader, root, flash recovery then flash custom rom (most custom rom already rooted so you probably don't need to root). Your phone status will be CUSTOM.
buhohitr said:
If you still want to install custom firmware then DO NOT TAKE THE 4.3 OTA UPGRADE. If you decided to flash custom rom then after flash stock MF1, you need to unlock bootloader, root, flash recovery then flash custom rom (most custom rom already rooted so you probably don't need to root). Your phone status will be CUSTOM.
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okay i will not upgrade to 4.3 OTA. i will go for custom rom now my question is,
if am using custom rom on my unlocked i535 will it be locked again to Verizon??
uvankarthik said:
okay i will not upgrade to 4.3 OTA. i will go for custom rom now my question is,
if am using custom rom on my unlocked i535 will it be locked again to Verizon??
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Yes you can relock again if you want.
buhohitr said:
Download this full stock firmware http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23134718111254196 then use Odin to flash, once done take the OTA and it should be fine. BTW, once upgrade to 4.3 your bootloader will be locked permanently meaning you can't flash custom firmware (rom/kernel/recovery), the only thing you can do is root with saferoot. can be found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
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Haviing only used Odin when I initially rooted my phone a year ago, I need to ask some specifics on your instructions.
1. Do I boot the phone into Download mode when flashing?
2. Do I flash it by selecting the PDA box and selecting the file there?
3. This will make my phone basically "out of the box" and back to stock recovery, correct?
Thanks in advance.
mkuhl2000 said:
Haviing only used Odin when I initially rooted my phone a year ago, I need to ask some specifics on your instructions.
1. Do I boot the phone into Download mode when flashing?
2. Do I flash it by selecting the PDA box and selecting the file there?
3. This will make my phone basically "out of the box" and back to stock recovery, correct?
Thanks in advance.
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Your memory stills serve you right...YES to all three.
buhohitr said:
Your memory stills serve you right...YES to all three.
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Thanks for your quick reply...I hope this solves my issues and gets me back to pure stock Verizon where I can blame then if I have any problems my phone and/or service. :fingers-crossed:
buhohitr said:
Yes you can relock again if you want.
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kindly share some step by step tutorial guide for installing 4.3 based custom rom
pls suggest which is good custom firmware too
uvankarthik said:
kindly share some step by step tutorial guide for installing 4.3 based custom rom
pls suggest which is good custom firmware too
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The stock root rom is probably the most stable one. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2591895 just follow the instruction on this link.
Related
I have n8000 with root, iam on GB 4.1.2, build CMA2
I want to know how to unroot to get the latest update and then reroot again without loosing my settings and apps
thermax04 said:
I have n8000 with root,
I want to know how to unroot to get the latest update and then reroot again without loosing my settings and apps
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You could get better help if you would have included your country and the firmware or build number that your current using.
With that said.... goto samfirmware and download the latest firmware for your device. Then use odin to flash the firmware, you should then have latest update and you can then root again.
There are other methodes but I think this is the least complicated.
kkretch said:
You could get better help if you would have included your country and the firmware or build number that your current using.
With that said.... goto samfirmware and download the latest firmware for your device. Then use odin to flash the firmware, you should then have latest update and you can then root again.
There are other methodes but I think this is the least complicated.
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my note details is added
I know your method and used it a lot via mobile odin, but I used to keep the
root from options, and iam not sure if the new firmware will wipe my note or not if I flash it via odin pc
I read that flashing the stock recovery will unroot it.
I read that flashing the stock recovery will unroot it.
Flashing stock rom removes root .
But latest updates are more likely on XDA or sammobile before Kies or OTA .
thermax04 said:
my note details is added
I know your method and used it a lot via mobile odin, but I used to keep the
root from options, and iam not sure if the new firmware will wipe my note or not if I flash it via odin pc
I read that flashing the stock recovery will unroot it.
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I see your updated info except for country that you live in. You may have the newest for your country.
Yes, flashing a new firmware with PC Odin will remove root,.
I have not done it in a while but from what I remember all data remains in tack, just don't do a factory reset.
I do believe that there is a way to install a factory firmware in mobile Odin and keep root but I have never done that method.
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JJEgan said:
I read that flashing the stock recovery will unroot it.
Flashing stock rom removes root .
But latest updates are more likely on XDA or sammobile before Kies or OTA .
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unrooting will open OTA update to update the device with 70-80 mb rather than downloading 1 gb
kkretch said:
I see your updated info except for country that you live in. You may have the newest for your country.
Yes, flashing a new firmware with PC Odin will remove root,.
I have not done it in a while but from what I remember all data remains in tack, just don't do a factory reset.
I do believe that there is a way to install a factory firmware in mobile Odin and keep root but I have never done that method.
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iam in Egypt but device from Saudi , and yes there is update called CMF2 rather than what I have now CMA2, while both of them are android 4.1.2
please look at my previous reply to know that iam looking to download 70mb instead of 1gb
thermax04 said:
iam in Egypt but device from Saudi , and yes there is update called CMF2 rather than what I have now CMA2, while both of them are android 4.1.2
please look at my previous reply to know that iam looking to download 70mb instead of 1gb
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You could try to un-root with Galaxy Note 10.1 ToolKit, read about it here and then do your update
kkretch said:
You could try to un-root with Galaxy Note 10.1 ToolKit, read about it here and then do your update
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looks like it is full of option, will read about it first
Hi all,
I am trying to revert my S3 currently on 4.1.2 with baseband I535VRBLK3 back to locked/unrooted stock. The guides I am finding either have broken links or are outdated. I'd appreciate any help. Thanks!
i should mention: the stock roms that I have found so far have failed when I try using odin to flash them
shadowwolfy said:
Hi all,
I am trying to revert my S3 currently on 4.1.2 with baseband I535VRBLK3 back to locked/unrooted stock. The guides I am finding either have broken links or are outdated. I'd appreciate any help. Thanks!
i should mention: the stock roms that I have found so far have failed when I try using odin to flash them
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TW 4.1.2 VRBMF1 (can be unlocked and rooted subsequently): http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23134718111254196
TW 4.3 VRUCML1 or VRUCNC1 (can only be rooted, no bootloader unlock is available): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2589314
Unzip then use Odin to flash.
SlimSnoopOS said:
TW 4.1.2 VRBMF1 (can be unlocked and rooted subsequently): http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23134718111254196
TW 4.3 VRUCML1 or VRUCNC1 (can only be rooted, no bootloader unlock is available): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2589314
Unzip then use Odin to flash.
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i can send the phone back to verizon with either of these flashed? Thanks!
shadowwolfy said:
i can send the phone back to verizon with either of these flashed? Thanks!
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Yes, all three files will format the phone's internal storage and return you to fresh, out of the box factory setup. It will be as if the phone is being activated for the first time.
This may be dumb question, but if I have VRUCNC1 now, could I flash VRBMF1 to allow me to root the phone? My final goal is to be able to use Clock Work Recovery and custom ROM.
Thanks
asm_ said:
This may be dumb question, but if I have VRUCNC1 now, could I flash VRBMF1 to allow me to root the phone? My final goal is to be able to use Clock Work Recovery and custom ROM.
Thanks
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No you cannot flash back to VRBMF1 and root. You can ODIN flash back to VRUCML1 and root, but you will still not be able to use clock work recovery. Saferoot and safestrap recovery will be your only options.
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hello i have samsung galaxy i535 verzion on official samsung android 4.3 so i want to put on this room like cm 11 or other so have some way to change the system without bootlaoder make truble and make safe rom cannot make me hardbrick
please help me
netanel305 said:
hello i have samsung galaxy i535 verzion on official samsung android 4.3 so i want to put on this room like cm 11 or other so have some way to change the system without bootlaoder make truble and make safe rom cannot make me hardbrick
please help me
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Check this out and look at section 3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
Basically, you just need to decide if you want 4.3 or 4.4 custom rom then select the one you need from the link.
netanel305 said:
hello i have samsung galaxy i535 verzion on official samsung android 4.3 so i want to put on this room like cm 11 or other so have some way to change the system without bootlaoder make truble and make safe rom cannot make me hardbrick
please help me
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buhohitr said:
Check this out and look at section 3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
Basically, you just need to decide if you want 4.3 or 4.4 custom rom then select the one you need from the link.
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If your on 4.3 and did the update via OTA your on a locked bootloader. You CANNOT run custom roms other than TW bootloader locked roms via safestrap
@buhohitr you've always been helpful in your posts but the question that wasn't asked if this 4.3 update was taken via OTA they can't take a custom rom
From my CM11 S3
the phone nt update from ota is update from odin by chinaes i buy it from china and they are remove from the system many thing and i try to install on this recovery mode but the odin make me pass cannot install nothing
netanel305 said:
the phone nt update from ota is update from odin by chinaes i buy it from china and they are remove from the system many thing and i try to install on this recovery mode but the odin make me pass cannot install nothing
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Ok. So let me see if I'm understanding this correctly, you took an OTA update via Odin? Please post a screen shot of the about phone screen
From my CM11 S3
I've found a couple of ROM's and the root method did work but I am unable to get a custom recovery for the model I have and I don't want to be stuck with a brick.
Model: SM-G920i and attached is a screen shot. I'm just hesitant to try anything because it's a generic S6 not tied to any of the major carriers so flashing back could be difficult as I don't have the custom ROM.
Anyone?
GrandMstrBud said:
Anyone?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/orig-development/cf-auto-root-t3056630
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/orig-development/twrp-t3080940
You can also use flashify from playstore for custom recovery, or pingpong root for rooting.
Flashing custom recovery will void your warranty.
What firmware are you on? I have the 920i, and I had problems flashing twrp until I upgraded my firmware with kies and odin.
hoser83 said:
What firmware are you on? I have the 920i, and I had problems flashing twrp until I upgraded my firmware with kies and odin.
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What I did was flash it via kies and it went back a stock non carrier branded version and then twrp took and now I'm enjoying my custom ROM.
I have a Verizon galaxy s3 running custom firmware. I am running the latest liquidsmooth lollipop build. I have the latest twrp. I bought this phone used on eBay. My baseband is on ml1. My question is that is it safe to flash a 4.2.1 stock firmware image via odin? Thanks in advance
Datboi459 said:
I have a Verizon galaxy s3 running custom firmware. I am running the latest liquidsmooth lollipop build. I have the latest twrp. I bought this phone used on eBay. My baseband is on ml1. My question is that is it safe to flash a 4.2.1 stock firmware image via odin? Thanks in advance
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As long as your not on ML1 or NE1 basebands both which are locked bootloaders. By the sounds of it your bootloader is unlocked. There was only 4.1.2 for the android version, it then went to 4.3. If you want to keep the unlocked bootloader I wouldn't flash any stock firmware with the risk of locking it up
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ShapesBlue said:
As long as your not on ML1 or NE1 basebands both which are locked bootloaders. By the sounds of it your bootloader is unlocked. There was only 4.1.2 for the android version, it then went to 4.3. If you want to keep the unlocked bootloader I wouldn't flash any stock firmware with the risk of locking it up
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I am on baseband ML1. Is it possible if I would flash the 4.1.1 stock that bootloader would be unlocked. The bootloader got locked and couldn't be unlocked on the 4.3 update. Am I correct?
Datboi459 said:
I am on baseband ML1. Is it possible if I would flash the 4.1.1 stock that bootloader would be unlocked. The bootloader got locked and couldn't be unlocked on the 4.3 update. Am I correct?
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If you can post a screen shot of your about phone screen, your already unlocked if your running twrp. It's only available on unlocked bootloaders. If you flash newer firmware you would indeed lock the bootloader and once that happens your stuck with it
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Here is the screenshot
Datboi459 said:
Here is the screenshot
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I wouldn't flash old firmware. Your bootloader is unlocked as per your screenshot. Unless of course you want to lock your bootloader
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Datboi459 said:
My question is that is it safe to flash a 4.2.1 stock firmware image via odin?
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What is your ultimate goal, to simply be running "stock" (like) software ? If so, but you want to remain rooted and with an unlocked bootloader, use one of the rooted, "stock" ROMs from here. For example, AllianceROM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1973982), MOAR (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2231050), CleanROM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1832070), etc.
ShapesBlue said:
As long as your not on ML1 or NE1 basebands both which are locked bootloaders. By the sounds of it your bootloader is unlocked. There was only 4.1.2 for the android version, it then went to 4.3. If you want to keep the unlocked bootloader I wouldn't flash any stock firmware with the risk of locking it up
Sent from my N5
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hallstevenson said:
What is your ultimate goal, to simply be running "stock" (like) software ? If so, but you want to remain rooted and with an unlocked bootloader, use one of the rooted, "stock" ROMs from here. For example, AllianceROM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1973982), MOAR (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2231050), CleanROM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1832070), etc.
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Thanks for the help guys. I just wanted to know if i flashed 4.1.2 or 4.1.1 stock firmware images if it would still be unlockable since the bootloader got locked down when the 4.3 update rolled out.
Datboi459 said:
Thanks for the help guys. I just wanted to know if i flashed 4.1.2 or 4.1.1 stock firmware images if it would still be unlockable since the bootloader got locked down when the 4.3 update rolled out.
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Yes it would still be unlockable if you only went up to the 4.1.2 firmware. Anything newer would lock it back down
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ShapesBlue said:
Yes it would still be unlockable if you only went up to the 4.1.2 firmware. Anything newer would lock it back down
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Okay that's what I wanted to know. What are some of the best touch whiz looking roms?
Datboi459 said:
Okay that's what I wanted to know. What are some of the best touch whiz looking roms?
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It was mentioned by @hallstevenson a few posts above. Best bet is MOAR, Alliance ROM or CleanRom
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Okay thanks to everyone that helped me in this thread.
Datboi459 said:
...if i flashed 4.1.2 or 4.1.1 stock firmware images if it would still be unlockable...
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If your phone is rooted and/or has an unlocked bootloader, anything related to "flashing stock" should be avoided like the plague. Yes, on the S3 you can safely flash stock firmware with no fear, but far, far, far too many make the mistake of flashing an update the moment it's made available and quickly regret it.
So here's my question: say I wanted a stock look but instead of flashing official stock firmware I flashed any of the custom "stock" roms you have listed. That would be about as safe as flashing any custom rom? Is that correct?
hallstevenson said:
If your phone is rooted and/or has an unlocked bootloader, anything related to "flashing stock" should be avoided like the plague. Yes, on the S3 you can safely flash stock firmware with no fear, but far, far, far too many make the mistake of flashing an update the moment it's made available and quickly regret it.
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So here's my question: say I wanted a stock look but instead of flashing an official stock firmware I flashed any of the custom "stock" roms you have listed. That would be about as safe as flashing any custom rom? Is that correct?
Yes
hallstevenson said:
Yes
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Okay thanks alot for all your help I definitely don't want to lock down this bootloader
I got a message while trying to upgrade my software. Samsung Galaxy SIII SCH-I1535. Firmware upgrade ecountered an issue. Please use Software Repair Assistant & try again. Tried ODIN and follow steps. It says to click on Samsung Recovery file. I don't have that. Any suggestions?