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[Completed] [Q] What File Should I use To Debrick My Galaxy S3

Hello,
I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 From At&t Its the I747U I believe. I have Hard Bricked My phone By Trying TO flash Android 4.3 Using Odin and it didn't work to hot.
My Phone originally Had android 4.1.1 before I tried Flashing to 4.3. My question is What De bricking File Should I use one for 4.3 or 4.1.1? or What Should I do? Since I'm a Big Noob Any help or links to the right file would be appreciated Thanks in Advance.
My Phone is a
Galaxy S3
SGH-i747 Says in the back But I'm in the US so i believe its the SGH-i747u too since i think its the same thing
its the 16 GB model if it even matters
Another question for the SD Card should i get a Speed 10 with 16GB or 32GB?

Hi,
Since you have more than one question and also, to be sure what to flash....you can ask for help in your device section...
> AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III > AT&T Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
Be absolutely sure you are flashing the files made for your specific device.....otherwise you can permanently brick your device. I'm not sure there's a "u" in your device model just because you are in the United States. Better ask about that for sure.
Good luck!

Thread closed. Thank you.

[Completed] [Q] Data connectivity lost on Samsung s3 (TELUS) after brick recovery

Hello XDA:
I have been having an issue with my Samsung Galaxy s3 ever since returning to Canada.
To provide some background information, I was living in the UK for a year and I accidentally bricked my phone. It was a hard brick and barely recoverable. Thankfully, I was able to find a technician/electrical engineer who had the appropriate packages and know-how to rescue the phone, and he reinstalled a stock Canadian ROM with Android Version 4.4. Or so it seemed. I will include the information below but what was odd about this was that it came with the stock apps for both TELUS and Rogers installed.
Anyway, here is my mobile information following the fix:
Model #: SGH -i747M
Android Version: 4.4.2
Baseband Version: I747MLUFNF2
Kernal Version: 3.4.0-1784548, [email protected] #1
Build #: KOT49H.I747MVLUFNF2
Following the technician's fix, I had full capabilities with my phone while still in the UK. Without issue. However ever since returning to Canada, I have not been able to connect to the data network. Even though the data connection setting is active and I am most certainly in range of my mobile provider. I have also confirmed with TELUS that I have active data allocation, and thus it is not an issue on their end.
Please let me know if anyone is able to direct me to a thread that may provide a solution to this. Is it an issue with the radio? I may attempt to flash a custom ROM if all else fails, however I am apprehensive to try this again as I messed my phone up the first time; it has been some time since I did this.
Anyway, I look forward to hearing from someone.
Thanks in advance!
Bryan J.

Hi,
In settings, mobile networks, access point names, be sure yours match the first set of settings in this thread,
> AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III > AT&T Galaxy S III General > TELUS APN settings - November 6, 2012
If that doesn't help, or you need more help with anything... Please post in your devices q&a section...
> AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III > AT&T Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
Good luck!

Thanks!
Hey KJ;
Just wanted to let you know that I entered the APN information in manually, and the data connection worked!
Thanks so much for referring me to that information, I would have never thought to have set those settings manually (sadly).
I really appreciate your help!
Have a great day.
Bryan
KJ said:
Hi,
In settings, mobile networks, access point names, be sure yours match the first set of settings in this thread,
> AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III > AT&T Galaxy S III General > TELUS APN settings - November 6, 2012
If that doesn't help, or you need more help with anything... Please post in your devices q&a section...
> AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III > AT&T Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
Good luck!
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Awesome ! Thread closed , thank you.

[Completed] how can i unlock my tmobile samsung galaxy s4 m919

I can't get to the umts service mode I don't know if my phone is rooted or not.
My husband bought it for me fron a friend of his. I'm trying to unlock it si i can use it
On metro pcs. These are the screens i get.

Hi,
Here is a guide on Sim unlocking for your device.
> T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4 > T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4 General > [GUIDE] SIM Unlock M919 4.4.2 -- Without Tripping KNOX
If you need further help, you'll need to ask in that thread.
Good luck!

Thank you. Thread closed.

[Completed] How do I unlock my Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3 to work on MetroPCS?

Hello guys, I'm new to this community. I need help to unlock my Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3.
The phone was a gift from my friend since my nexus 4 broke. I'm currently on MetroPCS and I need
to activate my new phone, but since it is Sprint I havent been able to do it. I downgraded to Kitkat 4.4.2
and root it to install SSU. Since SSU was not working on Lollipop 5.0
So now SSU says that it is unlocked, but I'm still having the same issue with "invalid sim card." I read some forums
and they said that SSU works only for international, not sure if it works in US carriers like Metropcs. Lastly, I tried looking for unlock codes from paid websites, but they don't have offer any unlock codes.
I need some help with this, if you have a tutorial or know how to please help me. Thanks :fingers-crossed:

Hi,
Thanks for writing to us at XDA Assist.
You can post your question in your device forum help section to get further help:
Sprint Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
Good luck!

[Completed] Update samsung note 3 N900A to android 5.0

I'm currently running 4.4.2 with root on Samsung note 3 N900A. I've unlocked the device so I'd like to know how to update to 5.0 without losing the unlock. I've never flashed roms before but if I have to will I lose the unlock? I can't switch to AT&T since i'm in Australia.
Thanks

XDA Visitor said:
I'm currently running 4.4.2 with root on Samsung note 3 N900A. I've unlocked the device so I'd like to know how to update to 5.0 without losing the unlock. I've never flashed roms before but if I have to will I lose the unlock? I can't switch to AT&T since i'm in Australia.
Thanks
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Hello, and welcome to XDA!
Luckily, upgrading/changing ROM's does not affect the SIM (un)lock status. If you are SIM unlocked (btw, by the model number of your phone, you have the AT&T version), upgrading will not change that status.
This thread will provide your OTA details:
> AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 3 > AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General > [ROM][Guide][FULL ODIN FILES][ATT][OC1][OTA with KEEP ROOT][Soft Brick FIX]
Post 4 is convoluted, it should help on rooting the phone for Lollipop if the above leaves you with an unrooted phone (and if you wanted root - I imagine so, to freeze/get rid of the AT&T bloat).
> AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 3 > AT&T Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting > [Q] Att Note 3 on Lollipop
Any questions, can ask in either of the above mentioned threads, once you have an XDA account.
Hope this helps, and good luck!

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OfficerJimLahey said:
Hello, and welcome to XDA!
Luckily, upgrading/changing ROM's does not affect the SIM (un)lock status. If you are SIM unlocked (btw, by the model number of your phone, you have the AT&T version), upgrading will not change that status.
This thread will provide your OTA details:
> AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 3 > AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General > [ROM][Guide][FULL ODIN FILES][ATT][OC1][OTA with KEEP ROOT][Soft Brick FIX]
Post 4 is convoluted, it should help on rooting the phone for Lollipop if the above leaves you with an unrooted phone (and if you wanted root - I imagine so, to freeze/get rid of the AT&T bloat).
> AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 3 > AT&T Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting > [Q] Att Note 3 on Lollipop
Any questions, can ask in either of the above mentioned threads, once you have an XDA account.
Hope this helps, and good luck!
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Hi
I tried to follow along with the instructions but there wasn't enough information for me to follow along. I was unable to understand what tools and applications were being used and ended up wiping my entire device.
If there is a more detailed set of instructions that would be great. I am also unable to use Odin as I have a mac. Tried running it in vmware but I just keep getting errors.
Thanks

Sparklapse said:
Hi
I tried to follow along with the instructions but there wasn't enough information for me to follow along. I was unable to understand what tools and applications were being used and ended up wiping my entire device.
If there is a more detailed set of instructions that would be great. I am also unable to use Odin as I have a mac. Tried running it in vmware but I just keep getting errors.
Thanks
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If you are using a Mac, scope this thread out:
> AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 3 > AT&T Galaxy Note 3 General > [12/29] Restore for MJ5 --Doesn't trip Knox and optionally provides root
Heimdall is crossplatform. Read the thread, then ask there how the steps will be different for your situation (Mac of course; also detail what the exact Android version & build number you are coming from - found in settings -> about phone - to make sure there are no conflicts)
I won't know the answer to that question - they will.
Hope this helps.