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[Q] Updating UNLOCKED SGH-i727

Hi to all!
I'm a new member here and I'm hoping that you guys could help me with my simple question. I'm very new with Android OS since I've been an iPhone user for the past 2 years. So here it is:
I just bought an UNLOCKED AT&T SGH-i727 from a store here in SAIPAN, MP and I'm planning to update my Gingerbread 2.3.5 to 2.3.6. Will it lose the UNLOCK if I do it? I believe the phone is NOT ROOTED and it was just unlock using an UNLOCK CODE. Also, when I tried to check for SOFTWARE UPDATE it says like my SGH-i727's firmware is up to date which is GINGERBREAD 2.3.5 but I believe there is 2.3.6 already as I saw on my friend's i727. Any idea?
PLEASE HELP. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!

You won't lose unlock.
Yes there is an update. You have to be sure you have stock 3e recovery and all bloat intact and nothing frozen. You may not see the update right away. It might take a while.
Why you would want a stock update, I don't know.
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Thanks for your response.
And that's the problem I don't have anything that you've said, idk where go get them. Could you help me with that?
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Ok...do you know the difference between a custom recovery like cwm and the stock 3e recovery?
If you search the general section I have a stock tar hosted there. Sammobile stock tar should find it
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[Q] how to check if my bootloader is unlockeed if not how do i

i rooted my gs3 from verizon how to i flash custom roms and unlock my boot loader: note my samsung unlock padlock img boots up first and i have superuser thx

bennyboy2120 said:
i rooted my gs3 from verizon how to i flash custom roms and unlock my boot loader: note my samsung unlock padlock img boots up first and i have superuser thx
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You need to tell us what rom version you're running? Go into settings->about phone and report the rom version.(like 4.1.2 or 4.3 etc..)

buhohitr said:
You need to tell us what rom version you're running? Go into settings->about phone and report the rom version.(like 4.1.2 or 4.3 etc..)
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4.3

bennyboy2120 said:
4.3
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You have a locked bootloader, and you can't unlock it.
You can only root, install safestrap, and flash touchwiz 4.3 roms only.
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bennyboy2120 said:
i rooted my gs3 from verizon how to i flash custom roms and unlock my boot loader: note my samsung unlock padlock img boots up first and i have superuser thx
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Are you the same user that just posted in the Xposed framework thread about not being able to install Xposed?
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Unfortunate. This confirms what I was worried about. :/
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BadUsername said:
You have a locked bootloader, and you can't unlock it.
You can only root, install safestrap, and flash touchwiz 4.3 roms only.
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Is this true for all 4.3 or just those with Knox? Last night I was trying to update from cm10.2 to cm11 and realised that trwp needed an update. After a some failed boots pf cm10 and 11 I decided to just go back to stock since I need it during the day..and unknowingly put the dreaded 4.3 on via odin. I understand how to get root...but what I really want is my bootloader again. Did I screw myself by putting 4.3 on? Thanks.

naikoo said:
Is this true for all 4.3 or just those with Knox? Last night I was trying to update from cm10.2 to cm11 and realised that trwp needed an update. After a some failed boots pf cm10 and 11 I decided to just go back to stock since I need it during the day..and unknowingly put the dreaded 4.3 on via odin. I understand how to get root...but what I really want is my bootloader again. Did I screw myself by putting 4.3 on? Thanks.
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You're stuck on 4.3 now, your bootloader is locked. Using Odin to load a stock 4.3 firmware is the exact same thing.
You should've odin'd a stock 4.1.2 firmware, but it's too late now.
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Safestrap Help
BadUsername said:
You have a locked bootloader, and you can't unlock it.
You can only root, install safestrap, and flash touchwiz 4.3 roms only.
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I'm in the same boat with 4.3 - rooted with saferoot, but when I went to download safestrap to flash the only customs roms I can (TW), I don't see a download for the SCH-i535. The closest I see is for S4. Where can I get the right Safestrap download?
Thanks for your help.

Ahartless3 said:
I'm in the same boat with 4.3 - rooted with saferoot, but when I went to download safestrap to flash the only customs roms I can (TW), I don't see a download for the SCH-i535. The closest I see is for S4. Where can I get the right Safestrap download?
Thanks for your help.
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Here u go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2605648

S3 Safestrap
buhohitr said:
Here u go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2605648
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Awesome. This is exactly what I was looking for. I'm pretty set on doing this now, but I'm trying to find a solid rom to flash once I get Safestrap. Any suggestions? All I've found so far are S4 roms. The Google Play Edition rom looks pretty good.
Thanks again for your help.

I hear good word from users on old&slow tw rom over on Android development section
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Ahartless3 said:
Awesome. This is exactly what I was looking for. I'm pretty set on doing this now, but I'm trying to find a solid rom to flash once I get Safestrap. Any suggestions? All I've found so far are S4 roms. The Google Play Edition rom looks pretty good.
Thanks again for your help.
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Don't flash any ROMs for the S4 onto your S3. Through safestrap you can flash almost any of the 4.3 TW (ML1) ROMs found in this section:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3-verizon/development

landshark68 said:
Don't flash any ROMs for the S4 onto your S3. Through safestrap you can flash almost any of the 4.3 TW (ML1) ROMs found in this section:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3-verizon/development
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Perfect! Thanks for the info! I'm downloading Wicked Sensations for ML1 right now. Hopefully that works out.

A friend of mine root his phone but he don't know how to unlock the bootloader he is on 4.1.2

android-incredible said:
A friend of mine root his phone but he don't know how to unlock the bootloader he is on 4.1.2
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If he rooted his Verizon S3 on VRBMF1 4.1.2, then he could use EZ Unlock v1.2 to unlock the bootloader. Or he could use Casual.

SlimSnoopOS said:
If he rooted his Verizon S3 on VRBMF1 4.1.2, then he could use EZ Unlock v1.2 to unlock the bootloader. Or he could use Casual.
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Thanks I unlock the bootloader with the EZ-UNLOCK v1.2

android-incredible said:
Thanks I unlock the bootloader with the EZ-UNLOCK v1.2
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Great. Now if they accidentally or intentionally take the 4.3 VRUCML1 OTA, using EZ Unlock will cause a bootloader hard brick. Please make sure your friend understands this.
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[Q] Downgrading to 4.1.2 from 43

I was wondering how to downgrade from 4.3 to 4.1.2 on a verizon galaxy s3. Is it even possible? If so, please explain how I could downgrade.

I think you're stuck on 4.3. I could be mistaken but I believe there is some info on it here somewhere in the forums. Good luck.
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Brody328 said:
I was wondering how to downgrade from 4.3 to 4.1.2 on a verizon galaxy s3. Is it even possible? If so, please explain how I could downgrade.
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No, you cannot downgrade to 4.1.2 if you took the official 4.3 OTA, you will hard brick your device. All the info you need can be found in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2575661

[Q] STOCK ROOM DEODEX Galaxy S3 i535

hi i have the galaxy s3 i535 and i need to use my micro simcard
the new mainboard that i bought comes with jb 4.3 but i need the 4.1.2 stock to using the band global
i know this is old.. but need some help of u guys XDA DEVELOPERS..

rape02 said:
hi i have the galaxy s3 i535 and i need to use my micro simcard
the new mainboard that i bought comes with jb 4.3 but i need the 4.1.2 stock to using the band global
i know this is old.. but need some help of u guys XDA DEVELOPERS..
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If its on 4.3 your stuck on a locked bootloader, unless it's a custom 4.3 rom and there wasn't an OTA taken after 4.1.2
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i just install the new mainboard and its comes with it..

rape02 said:
i just install the new mainboard and its comes with it..
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Your on a locked bootloader and you cannot go back to 4.1.2. You can only flash TouchWiz Roms that are on the NC1 baseband
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so , how do i get a good working room for this cellphone ?
to use all simcard

rape02 said:
so , how do i get a good working room for this cellphone ?
to use all simcard
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The sim is unlocked so that shouldn't be an issue. As far as roms your limited as to whats available on the NC1 locked bootloader. Here is the thread that lists the roms available on that specific firmware, do not attempt to flash anything else
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=
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No thread specified. If you followed a valid link, please notify the administrator
him this is what's appear on the link you gave me !!!

rape02 said:
No thread specified. If you followed a valid link, please notify the administrator
him this is what's appear on the link you gave me !!!
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I see why, somehow it didn't copy the entire link
Try this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2639337
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hi.. i saw the post...
so now what i have to download ?
sorry im lost....

rape02 said:
hi.. i saw the post...
so now what i have to download ?
sorry im lost....
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Go to this link, if you want to flash roms specifically for the SCH-I535 variant on the locked 4.3 NC1 bootloader go here.... You will need to install safestrap also
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50448953#post50448953
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ok....
u suggest to flash the room from one of this post ?
this will solve the issue of using internationals simcard ?

rape02 said:
ok....
u suggest to flash the room from one of this post ?
this will solve the issue of using internationals simcard ?
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I'm unsure about the international sim card issue as I'm in the USA, the S3 is sim unlocked but that's all I know about that.
Yes start with safestrap
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hey i install the safetrap
its say;s ROOM SLOT: stock
now what i have to do?

rape02 said:
hey i install the safetrap
its say;s ROOM SLOT: stock
now what i have to do?
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Did you follow the instructions according to the safestrap thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2605648
Sent from my Nexus 5

yes i have it installed already and when its boot s automatic appears the safetrap screen.. but how u i make it work ?

rape02 said:
yes i have it installed already and when its boot s automatic appears the safetrap screen.. but how u i make it work ?
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You'd have to ask in the safestrap thread as I have an unlocked bootloader on my VZW S3 so I truly can't help you beyond sending you to that thread
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How To Downgrade Verizon Galaxy SIII KitKat 4.4.2 (Vrudne1) To JB 4.1.2???

Hello all
whether there is someone who can help me? how to downgrade the version 4.4.2 to version 4.1.2? Can it? This is now my device was installed Superlite rom (using safestrap). but I also want to use another rom. like rom LP or MM. What can be installed using safestrap? someone please help me. thank you

ElevenSide said:
Hello all
whether there is someone who can help me? how to downgrade the version 4.4.2 to version 4.1.2? Can it? This is now my device was installed Superlite rom (using safestrap). but I also want to use another rom. like rom LP or MM. What can be installed using safestrap? someone please help me. thank you
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3 Roms, Superlite, stock and Paul Pizz. You cannot and it's nearly impossible to downgrade. A jtag is the only option. Attempting to downgrade will brick your device
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ShapesBlue said:
3 Roms, Superlite, stock and Paul Pizz. You cannot and it's nearly impossible to downgrade. A jtag is the only option. Attempting to downgrade will brick your device
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Where do you think is better between Superlite and Paulpizz? and how do I check the IMEI and test mode on my device?

ElevenSide said:
Where do you think is better between Superlite and Paulpizz? and how do I check the IMEI and test mode on my device?
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Honestly I wouldn't know. I have an unlocked bootloader. You'd have to ask someone else on that one. There are apps in the play store to check the IMEI. Unsure what you would even need the test mode for as they have disabled most of the testing on the S3 models
Sent from my Nexus 6

ShapesBlue said:
Honestly I wouldn't know. I have an unlocked bootloader. You'd have to ask someone else on that one. There are apps in the play store to check the IMEI. Unsure what you would even need the test mode for as they have disabled most of the testing on the S3 models
Sent from my Nexus 6
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ok. thank you for your responses to all my questions. Now I so understand. Goodjob And Goodluck

Superlite imo is better

XxD34THxX said:
Superlite imo is better
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ok. thanks
Do you know what that means? (on picture). how can we know the device is already unlocked bootloader?

That means nothing much, only that knox/firmware knows that you flashed odin or another ROM.
Go into the stock recovery and post a picture of that.
If it DOES NOT SAY NE1, your bootloader can be unlocked AFAIK.
If it DOES SAY NE1, JTAG is your only hope to downgrade(and it isn't worth it on a device this old imo)

XxD34THxX said:
That means nothing much, only that knox/firmware knows that you flashed odin or another ROM.
Go into the stock recovery and post a picture of that.
If it DOES NOT SAY NE1, your bootloader can be unlocked AFAIK.
If it DOES SAY NE1, JTAG is your only hope to downgrade(and it isn't worth it on a device this old imo)
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Go into stock recovery? But i use safestrap
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ElevenSide said:
Go into recovery? But i use safestrap
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Safestrap is a version of a recovery
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