Easy question about the path to take - Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III

I have a verizon s3 with the version information below. Can you guys guide me on the right path to take with getting the newest software and latest rom for this phone? Thanks!
Android 4.1.2
Baseband ver 1535VRBLK3
Build #: MF1
Hardware version i535.10
Hyperdrive Rom Build: RLS15 By: @sbreen94
Kernel Version: 3.0.31-1152558 Sat June 8th 2013.
Thanks!

pinkolin said:
Pinky Desire 0.4 uploaded, it's same, as 0.3 BUT! This ROM is 1st with Pinky Desire Config System, you only change settings in config file at sdcard and you have tuned ROM . More info about this unique system at first post. Enjoy! Have a nice night, i go sleep, this system is 12 hours of work (yes, mainly testing, smoking, testing, smoking).
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Stay where you are and update your firmware to mf1 and just update the modem to ml1 and me personally still have what I consider to have the best rom by @andybones titled bonestock rom which is still 4.1.2 coupled with the only theme by team bandit. But if you have to have the latest and still retain your unlocked bootloader then flash old and slowes "mostly stock" rom. Any thing later than that may result in a locked bootloader and that's not good.
Hoped to be a slight bit helpfull
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MIKEYSAKZ said:
Stay where you are and update your firmware to mf1 and just update the modem to ml1 and me personally still have what I consider to have the best rom by @andybones titled bonestock rom which is still 4.1.2 coupled with the only theme by team bandit. But if you have to have the latest and still retain your unlocked bootloader then flash old and slowes "mostly stock" rom. Any thing later than that may result in a locked bootloader and that's not good.
Hoped to be a slight bit helpfull
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Do you have a link to that firmware and modem? Would it be coupled in that RLS16 Hyperdrive version rom?

ElementalWindX said:
Do you have a link to that firmware and modem? Would it be coupled in that RLS16 Hyperdrive version rom?
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Nope but I messaged you
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ElementalWindX said:
Do you have a link to that firmware and modem? Would it be coupled in that RLS16 Hyperdrive version rom?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=57057971
Seems the email did not send as planned so I found the link for you brother hope it works
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1734949

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Did I mess my phone up?

I just got updated my VZ GS3 to the new VRALHE update, posted by scrosler.
Since then I noticed during boot the sound is off from the animation ..is that a problem? Or nothing to worry about
From what I could find out its not a big deal & most people change up the boot animation ..but I am still new at this soo just trying to get a straight answer
Thanks!
The ultra light (or whatever igs called) version?
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What do u mean?
Seems there's two from him in the development section. An ultralite stripped down version of the he base and the normal he. Did you by chance download the stripped down version?
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His always taking the sound of from the boot or shutdown screen. Sorry? If it doesn't make sense
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Well I just found out the update was released today soo I googled the update name + rooted & it brought me to this page
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1941334
I downloaded it & since then my phones running fine except for the boot screen ..also now my baseband version is I535VRLG7
..shouldn't the baseband version be different? or am I just a noob
also I downloaded the ODEX version
projektHAZE said:
Well I just found out the update was released today soo I googled the update name + rooted & it brought me to this page
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1941334
I downloaded it & since then my phones running fine except for the boot screen ..also now my baseband version is I535VRLG7
..shouldn't the baseband version be different? or am I just a noob
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You have to flash the base and separately. It isn't included in the rom
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musclehead84 said:
You have to flash the base and separately. It isn't included in the rom
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Is there anyway u can direct me where I can get this from?
Thanks
projektHAZE said:
Is there anyway u can direct me where I can get this from?
Thanks
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Nvm I figured it out, used this > http://rootzwiki.com/topic/34053-of...zon-sgs3-sch-i535-odin-or-recovery-flashable/
to update the modem baseband

CleanROM recommended add-ons, what are they?

Recommend add-ons by Beanstown106
I535VRBMB1 Modem can be found HERE!
I535VRBMB1 RPM can be found HERE!
^^^ What are these? They're the "recommended add-ons" by JellyBeans at the bottom of the CleanROM post. Anyone know what these are. Is this a radio and something else?
Just curious, if I should flash these or not.
newest modem & radio/
flash them in ^this order////
The VRBMB1 modem and rpm were included Verizon's OTA update from 4.1.1 to 4.1.2. From what I've read, most people have experienced better data reception after flashing these, but some think it made things worse. I've flashed them and don't notice any difference in data, but possibly better GPS reception.
SempaiMatt said:
The VRBMB1 modem and rpm were included Verizon's OTA update from 4.1.1 to 4.1.2. From what I've read, most people have experienced better data reception after flashing these, but some think it made things worse. I've flashed them and don't notice any difference in data, but possibly better GPS reception.
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I was updated to 4.1.2 before I flashed the CleanROM, so I should already have these then?
Spewed said:
I was updated to 4.1.2 before I flashed the CleanROM, so I should already have these then?
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You should. If you go into Settings / About Phone, and the Baseband version (I think that's the modem) should say I535VRBMB1.
SempaiMatt said:
You should. If you go into Settings / About Phone, and the Baseband version (I think that's the modem) should say I535VRBMB1.
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Great, thanks. I already do then.
Where can you get the newest radio then? I've flashed the newest modem from goo.im or some website like it, I forgot. But I never saw anything about getting the radio.... Was it kinda a package deal?
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Download the radio on the cleanrom page in the android development section. If you're wanting that particular radio. If you have Verizon and update to 4.1.2 then you already have them as established.
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Brightness Toggle
Is there anything I can do to fix the brightness toggle on the quick settings panel? For some reason it will only cycle between auto and full brightness and nothing in between...no matter which setting I put it on. Anyone know if there is an additional download for this?
Spewed said:
Download the radio on the cleanrom page in the android development section. If you're wanting that particular radio. If you have Verizon and update to 4.1.2 then you already have them as established.
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When I first got my S3 for Christmas, I immediately upgraded it to 4.1.2 and then rooted about a week later and installed CleanROM a day or two later! As of right now I'm running JellyBeans 13, but when I check the baseband version it says VRBLK3....should I update the modem and radio to the newest one? I'm always the first one to say if it ain't broke then don't fix it....are there any real benefits? Everything works great for me....Bluetooth, GPS, Wi-Fi, etc...
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vmancini3 said:
When I first got my S3 for Christmas, I immediately upgraded it to 4.1.2 and then rooted about a week later and installed CleanROM a day or two later! As of right now I'm running JellyBeans 13, but when I check the baseband version it says VRBLK3....should I update the modem and radio to the newest one? I'm always the first one to say if it ain't broke then don't fix it....are there any real benefits? Everything works great for me....Bluetooth, GPS, Wi-Fi, etc...
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Its up to u to update. I'm sure u only updated to 4.1.1 because 4.1.2 just rolled out recently. If its working fine don't worry about it.
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[Q] If I have VRBMB1 can I flash a rom that is VRBMF1?

Sorry, I'm a total noob. I don't really understand how the "Baseband Version" factors into the ROM/phone operation. Can someone explain it? I have a pretty good understanding of computers but when it comes to the phone it seems very black-boxy -- I'm still learning. My underlying question is:
The BoneStock ROM says: "BoneStock v3.0 (VRBMF1) 6/23/13", my phone currently has VRBMB1. Can I flash the BoneStock ROM on my phone or do I need to upgrade the Baseband Version somehow before I do that? I saw links to different revisions on the BoneStock thread but there isn't a whole lot of explanation about how to use them.
Thanks,
-Greg
Yes No problems. I ran mb1 on bonestock.
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bbqsfire said:
Yes No problems. I ran mb1 on bonestock.
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Cool, do you know what the Baseband firmware does? Should I flash my firmware to VRBMF1?
I flashed mine mf1 because it really did help signal and data speeds. In my opinion it is worth it to flash the mf1
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bbqsfire said:
I flashed mine mf1 because it really did help signal and data speeds. In my opinion it is worth it to flash the mf1
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Did you flash it before flashing BoneStock or does it matter what the order is?
Modem has no relation to what ROM you are on. You can flash whichever you want first, doesn't matter.
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Hi, please PM me MB1 and MF1.
Thanks,

RLS 16 to [Rom][d2vzw][Official][Kitkat - 4.4.2] - Gummy - Nightly's

I'm currently running Hyperdrive RLS 16 and want to know if it is possible to go to [Rom][d2vzw][Official][Kitkat - 4.4.2] - Gummy - Nightly's?
Do I just need to follow the instructions or is there more files I need to change within the phone? Basically, I want to know if it will be a simple transition.
Thank You!
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You should be just fine. Just install like any other ROMs. Don't forget to wipe Data. Make sure you update your recovery to the latest version first BEFORE FLASHING since gummy is Kitkat. This is very important.
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Cool thanks a ton!
GlitchMob said:
Cool thanks a ton!
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There are so many people saying different things. Im on 2.4.4.0 is that okay?
GlitchMob said:
There are so many people saying different things. Im on 2.4.4.0 is that okay?
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2.4..3.1 is the latest for Verizon S3, where did you get TWRP 2.4.4.0 from? That said, KitKat works on TWRP 2.4.3.1 definitely, I'm using it now for SlimKat.
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SlimSnoopOS said:
2.4..3.1 is the latest for Verizon S3, where did you get TWRP 2.4.4.0 from? That said, KitKat works on TWRP 2.4.3.1 definitely, I'm using it now for SlimKat.
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lol no idea. I dont remember its been a while. When I load twrp that is what I see at the top.
GlitchMob said:
lol no idea. I dont remember its been a while. When I load twrp that is what I see at the top.
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I'm mistaken...badly. You need to be on TWRP 2.6.3.1 in order to flash any KitKat rom. That's what I'm on. KitKat roms will not flash on anything before TWRP 2.6.3.1.
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Yes TWRP 2.6.3.1 is required to flash any KitKat ROM. If you use anything prior you could actually screw up your partituons
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Sandman-007 said:
Yes TWRP 2.6.3.1 is required to flash any KitKat ROM. If you use anything prior you could actually screw up your partituons
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Ya I found the latest twrp and installed Gummy. What I want to know is if I want to update to a different nightly do I have to wipe everything and start over?
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Yes TWRP 2.6.3.1 is required to flash any KitKat ROM. If you use anything prior you could actually screw up your partituons
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What about CWM can i use that and if so which ver.?
razorr69 said:
What about CWM can i use that and if so which ver.?
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Yes, the latest is up on the Rom Manager website.
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Funny I had the same question..
I was going to pose the same question.. Ironically I'm on Hyperdrive RLS 16 also and am either going to the last carbon nightly or maybe something 4.4 ?
My question was do I need to flash the MF1 firmware, but I guess not ?
I loved carbon when I used it before ( last was v 1.7 stable ) but had to flash to stock/TW base to flash my phone to PagePlus and TW is waaaay to clunky for me I can't stand it anymore !!
Edit: Would the new PhilZ work for a KitKat rom ? the new official one ?
cjmcsw87 said:
I was going to pose the same question.. Ironically I'm on Hyperdrive RLS 16 also and am either going to the last carbon nightly or maybe something 4.4 ?
My question was do I need to flash the MF1 firmware, but I guess not ?
I loved carbon when I used it before ( last was v 1.7 stable ) but had to flash to stock/TW base to flash my phone to PagePlus and TW is waaaay to clunky for me I can't stand it anymore !!
Edit: Would the new PhilZ work for a KitKat rom ? the new official one ?
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You do need the VRBMF1 firmware installed. You do not need the VRUCML1 firmware installed. PhilZ recovery should work, idk firsthand cuz I use TWRP.
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SlimSnoopOS said:
You do need the VRBMF1 firmware installed. You do not need the VRUCML1 firmware installed. PhilZ recovery should work, idk firsthand cuz I use TWRP.
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Ok cool thanks snoop, as always you da man ! I'm still on MB1 so I kind of thought so. I Guess I'll give it a whirl after a few and post my results (from philZ)
GlitchMob said:
Ya I found the latest twrp and installed Gummy. What I want to know is if I want to update to a different nightly do I have to wipe everything and start over?
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Clean flashing is recommended if you don't want to have any issues.
But you're free to dirty flash over an existing nightly if you don't want to clean flash. However, any issues you get are your own issues and should not be reported in the Gummy thread.
david_hume said:
Clean flashing is recommended if you don't want to have any issues.
But you're free to dirty flash over an existing nightly if you don't want to clean flash. However, any issues you get are your own issues and should not be reported in the Gummy thread.
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That kind of sucks. I'll probably just stick with the most current nightly till they come out with an official one.
Thanks for the response.
SlimSnoopOS said:
You do need the VRBMF1 firmware installed. You do not need the VRUCML1 firmware installed. PhilZ recovery should work, idk firsthand cuz I use TWRP.
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Sorry for the newb ? but where do i look to see what firmware i'm running i havent flashed since synergy which im still running?
Thanks
razorr69 said:
Sorry for the newb ? but where do i look to see what firmware i'm running i havent flashed since synergy which im still running?
Thanks
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Don't apologize, we all start somewhere. Look in Settings/About Phone/Baseband.
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SlimSnoopOS said:
Don't apologize, we all start somewhere. Look in Settings/About Phone/Baseband.
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Thats what i thought but wasn't %100 sure because mine is VRLHE. Should i flash it anyway to M1 modem only will i get better speeds and is the radio better. Eventually im going to flash 4.3 or 4.4 just waiting for a daily driver.

Baseband update

Just have a quick question. I'm not really all up to date with how the radios work but the new I535VRUCML1 is abler to be flashed I'm on 1535vrbmf1. If I flash the new radio will I still be able to use 4.1.2 roms or only be able to use 4.3?
It would be wise to stay on the MF1 baseband until you decide you want a 4.3 TW ROM. I Was on an AOSP 4.4 ROM with MF1 and had no problems.
bsannes said:
Just have a quick question. I'm not really all up to date with how the radios work but the new I535VRUCML1 is abler to be flashed I'm on 1535vrbmf1. If I flash the new radio will I still be able to use 4.1.2 roms or only be able to use 4.3?
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You cannot be on anything older than a 4.3 ROM with the ML1 radio... you WILL brick.
There is a ML1 radio available for download and all you have to do is flash it in recovery. But like I said, you must be on a 4.3-4.4 based ROM to flash it without bricking.
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Ok great thank you. So if I try a 4.3 ROM and decide to go back to 4.1 or restore my ROM I should also flash the old mf1.
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RBarnett09 said:
You cannot be on anything older than a 4.3 ROM with the ML1 radio... you WILL brick.
There is a ML1 radio available for download and all you have to do is flash it in recovery. But like I said, you must be on a 4.3-4.4 based ROM to flash it without bricking.
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That's not true, at least not for all phones. I flashed the ML1 radio while running a 4.1.2 Touchwiz ROM and everything worked fine. My signal and data speeds seemed worse than on the MF1 radio though, so I flashed back.
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Ok great thank you. So if I try a 4.3 ROM and decide to go back to 4.1 or restore my ROM I should also flash the old mf1.
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Correct.
Here's the link for ML1:
http://invisiblek.org/sch-i535/modems/d2vzw_ML1_modem.zip
Jacquestrapp said:
That's not true, at least not for all phones. I flashed the ML1 radio while running a 4.1.2 Touchwiz ROM and everything worked fine. My signal and data speeds seemed worse than on the MF1 radio though, so I flashed back.
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I could be wrong but from what I've read, many people must be extra careful about what radios they flash and when... especially with ML1... for some reason.
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Ml1 radio will work fine on any rom you run. If you took the OTA update, then you are unable to flash any radios since you have the entire ML1 firmware. The bootloader needs every part of the firmware in order to boot.
Since the flashable zip is only the radio for ML1, there's no danger of this doing any harm or bricking your phone. People have reported much better signal strength when using the ML1 radio with the MF1 firmware on 4.3 roms. I would stay on MF1 if using a 4.1.2 rom. I'm actually still using MB1.
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RBarnett09 said:
I could be wrong but from what I've read, many people must be extra careful about what radios they flash and when... especially with ML1... for some reason.
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You're mostly right, if you flash the entire ML1 firmware you will brick, and that will cause problems when you run a 4.1.2 rom. Flashing the modem only has no bad effects except for possibly decreased signal strength.
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BadUsername said:
You're mostly right, if you flash the entire ML1 firmware you will brick, and that will cause problems when you run a 4.1.2 rom. Flashing the modem only has no bad effects except for possibly decreased signal strength.
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Thanks for the extra info man.
You're a lot of help, even the other day.
Do you think ML1 would be any better for me than MR1 on an AOSP 4.4 ROM?
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RBarnett09 said:
Thanks for the extra info man.
You're a lot of help, even the other day.
Do you think ML1 would be any better for me than MR1 on an AOSP 4.4 ROM?
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It's possible, but you aren't going to do any harm testing it out.
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RBarnett09 said:
Thanks for the extra info man.
You're a lot of help, even the other day.
Do you think ML1 would be any better for me than MR1 on an AOSP 4.4 ROM?
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BadUsername said:
It's possible, but you aren't going to do any harm testing it out.
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VRUCML1 should work a little better on AOSP than VRBMF1 so long as it includes commits like this

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