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
Sent from my Nexus 6
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
Sent from my Nexus 6
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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
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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
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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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I have searched far and wide and cannot find a bootloader unlock method that will work with the Galaxy S3 that has already been updated to official 4.1.2.
The EZ-Unlock app will not work for 4.1.2 (only 4.1.1 and before)
The open1your1eyes0 method that was updated in February 2013 does not work either: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1974114
What do I do? Until I get my bootloader unlock I cannot do anything.
Phone is currently Build Number: JZ054K.I535VRBMB1
crobs808 said:
I have searched far and wide and cannot find a bootloader unlock method that will work with the Galaxy S3 that has already been updated to official 4.1.2.
The EZ-Unlock app will not work for 4.1.2 (only 4.1.1 and before)
The open1your1eyes0 method that was updated in February 2013 does not work either: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1974114
What do I do? Until I get my bootloader unlock I cannot do anything.
Phone is currently Build Number: JZ054K.I535VRBMB1
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Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2046439
buhohitr said:
Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2046439
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This is what I used on my phone. I watched the video and read the steps multiple times so I was comfortable.
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Did that and it didn't work. Had to downgrade to stock 4.1.1 (K3) then use EZUnlock.
Thanks everyone for the input.
crobs808 said:
Did that and it didn't work. Had to downgrade to stock 4.1.1 (K3) then use EZUnlock.
Thanks everyone for the input.
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crobs, im in the same boat i will let you know if i can make anny progress.
Ezunlock 1.2 is the version that works correctly.
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Sorry to bump such an old post, but does anybody have the Ezunlock apk?
Pachonk said:
Sorry to bump such an old post, but does anybody have the Ezunlock apk?
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dont use it if youre not on 4.1.2 or earlier. youll hardbrick your phone. its a recoverable hardbrick, but a PITA and unnecessary. What baseband are you on?
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Hi all.
I finally had to do a factory reset on my Verizon GS3. Poor performance and yellow factory mode text floating on screen.
I have obtained root access on the phone, however ODIN3 flashing a recovery image fails. My understanding is that I need the bootloader unlocked for that to work. Is there a reliable way to do that?
Edit: running Android 4.4.2
SCH-535
Thanks,
BigMac
BigMacAttak said:
Hi all.
I finally had to do a factory reset on my Verizon GS3. Poor performance and yellow factory mode text floating on screen.
I have obtained root access on the phone, however ODIN3 flashing a recovery image fails. My understanding is that I need the bootloader unlocked for that to work. Is there a reliable way to do that?
Edit: running Android 4.4.2
SCH-535
Thanks,
BigMac
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Nope. Vzw are jerks like that
BigMacAttak said:
Hi all.
I finally had to do a factory reset on my Verizon GS3. Poor performance and yellow factory mode text floating on screen.
I have obtained root access on the phone, however ODIN3 flashing a recovery image fails. My understanding is that I need the bootloader unlocked for that to work. Is there a reliable way to do that?
Edit: running Android 4.4.2
SCH-535
Thanks,
BigMac
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Your bootloader is locked forever, unlocking isn't an option.
If you want anything other than stock you'll have to use Safestrap recovery and modified stock ROMs like everyone else with locked bootloader Verizon S3.
Safestrap is deprecated. At least their site says dev. Has stopped. There's probably a fork of it on github somewhere, but any safestrap you find won't be by the original developer.
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Ohh Im Edgy said:
Safestrap is deprecated. At least their site says dev. Has stopped. There's probably a fork of it on github somewhere, but any safestrap you find won't be by the original developer.
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The Verizon users(on many of the Verizon devices) are currently using Safestrap, the Safestrap they need is here in this forum.
Droidriven said:
The Verizon users(on many of the Verizon devices) are currently using Safestrap, the Safestrap they need is here in this forum.
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Thanks for saying that. I was actually looking for it myself about a month ago after a soft-brick and gave up when I found the info I posted already.
Is it the original dev or is it open source now?
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Ohh Im Edgy said:
Thanks for saying that. I was actually looking for it myself about a month ago after a soft-brick and gave up when I found the info I posted already.
Is it the original dev or is it open source now?
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I don't know, I use the Verizon S3 ROMs on my device but it isn't a Verizon device, but I spend a lot of time in the Verizon S3 forum, I see new users looking to customize their device all the time.
Here's the download for it
forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/?id=2405#downloads
Read this thread though, if you have encrypted your data, it will cause bootloop. Yes, it isn't supported anymore, BUT, the Safestrap still available still works.
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2605648
Does the gsm radio still work or do you use it only on wifi?
Mine is Verizon and I'm on att now, and thought about flashing the stock Att rom but other members on here told me it wouldn't work :s
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Ohh Im Edgy said:
Does the gsm radio still work or do you use it only on wifi?
Mine is Verizon and I'm on att now, and thought about flashing the stock Att rom but other members on here told me it wouldn't work :s
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I use it on Straight talk, my device is a Straight Talk S3 SCH-S968C that uses Verizon towers, my motherboard is actually stamped with the Verizon SCH-I535 model number, its rebranded as Straight Talk's device. Only difference is they disabled the 4G on the Verizon S3 when Straight Talk rebranded it.
Ohh Im Edgy said:
Does the gsm radio still work or do you use it only on wifi?
Mine is Verizon and I'm on att now, and thought about flashing the stock Att rom but other members on here told me it wouldn't work :s
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No, you can't flash AT&T firmware. That would surely brick your device. You can port the AT&T firmware somewhat easily, they are mostly the same but have different modems and a few other minor differences. I can link you to a thread for porting the US S3 variants.
No that's alright I'm on a note 3 anyway, but I've got a good place to start so thanks!
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Is 4.3(NC1) locked too?
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..)
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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..)
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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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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
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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
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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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Okay so I have a gs3 that is no longer responding to power buttons or cables or new batteries. Is it possible I can fix it? This all happened when I was trying to flash back to stock.
m4gkman said:
Okay so I have a gs3 that is no longer responding to power buttons or cables or new batteries. Is it possible I can fix it? This all happened when I was trying to flash back to stock.
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We need quite a bit more info before we can help you out. What version of Android were you running before you tried to flash back to stock, 4.1.2, 4.3, or 4.4.2? Were you stock or running a custom ROM? What version of stock were you trying to flash, 4.1.2 or 4.3? From where did you get the stock file you tried to flash?
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We need quite a bit more info before we can help you out. What version of Android were you running before you tried to flash back to stock, 4.1.2, 4.3, or 4.4.2? Were you stock or running a custom ROM? What version of stock were you trying to flash, 4.1.2 or 4.3? From where did you get the stock file you tried to flash?
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sorry about the lack of info I don't have the phone in front of me. I was running 4.3 using hyper drive. I tried flashing the stock 4.3 image and that's when it got stuck.
m4gkman said:
sorry about the lack of info I don't have the phone in front of me. I was running 4.3 using hyper drive. I tried flashing the stock 4.3 image and that's when it got stuck.
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Looking in the development section, I see Hyperdrive is still on 4.1.2, so if you were running Hyperdrive you were on 4.1.2. The problem may have come from flashing the 4.3 stock image on a rooted, bootlaoder unlocked phone. Were you no longer wanting to have an unlocked bootloader and run custom ROMs, because flashing the 4.3 stock image would have locked you down like that. Are you sure you flashed a stock 4.3 file? If so you would probably have to proceed as if you were already on stock 4.3 just to play it safe. This may be you best chance at regaining a functioning phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2581166
Unfortunately since you phone does no boot, there is no way to confirm if it is currently on 4.1.2 or 4.3. That would give us a definitive answer on which fix method to use.
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Looking in the development section, I see Hyperdrive is still on 4.1.2, so if you were running Hyperdrive you were on 4.1.2. The problem may have come from flashing the 4.3 stock image on a rooted, bootlaoder unlocked phone. Were you no longer wanting to have an unlocked bootloader and run custom ROMs, because flashing the 4.3 stock image would have locked you down like that. Are you sure you flashed a stock 4.3 file? If so you would probably have to proceed as if you were already on stock 4.3 just to play it safe. This may be you best chance at regaining a functioning phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2581166
Unfortunately since you phone does no boot, there is no way to confirm if it is currently on 4.1.2 or 4.3. That would give us a definitive answer on which fix method to use.
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I'm sorry for the lack of information again :/ trying to help a friend out by fixing my old phone. Basically I was having space issues with safe strap so I tried to revert to stock and then this horrible mess happened. What you said is most likely true. I looked at that guide, but if it doesn't respond to any cables or power on how can I flash things to it?
m4gkman said:
I'm sorry for the lack of information again :/ trying to help a friend out by fixing my old phone. Basically I was having space issues with safe strap so I tried to revert to stock and then this horrible mess happened. What you said is most likely true. I looked at that guide, but if it doesn't respond to any cables or power on how can I flash things to it?
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If you were on safestrap, shouldn't you have had a fully stock ROM in the stock slot? Also from everything I read, you couldn't run Hyperdrive on safestap because you can only run 4.3 TW ROMs on safestrap. If you were running safestrap, that would mean you were on the 4.3 OTA of VRUCML1 and fixes for that would be your best bet, but since the phone won't power on I don't think any of the fixes here would work. Best bet may be to send it out for JTAG repair. I've seen mobile tech videos mentioned a lot for JTAG repairs.
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If you were on safestrap, shouldn't you have had a fully stock ROM in the stock slot? Also from everything I read, you couldn't run Hyperdrive on safestap because you can only run 4.3 TW ROMs on safestrap. If you were running safestrap, that would mean you were on the 4.3 OTA of VRUCML1 and fixes for that would be your best bet, but since the phone won't power on I don't think any of the fixes here would work. Best bet may be to send it out for JTAG repair. I've seen mobile tech videos mentioned a lot for JTAG repairs.
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Lol wow I'm really sorry, I've had a lot going on this week and my brain is all over the place. I was confusing my current s4 and the s3. The s3 was running regular cwm and was running Hyperdrive. I was having usual force closes and such and wanted to flash back to stock and I'm pretty sure I used the wrong file.
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Lol wow I'm really sorry, I've had a lot going on this week and my brain is all over the place. I was confusing my current s4 and the s3. The s3 was running regular cwm and was running Hyperdrive. I was having usual force closes and such and wanted to flash back to stock and I'm pretty sure I used the wrong file.
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Oh man, that sucks. Do you think you possibly used an s4 file on your s3? If so, you will definitely have to send it out for JTAG repair if you can't get any response out of it. But it can't hurt to check out that thread I linked earlier and see if the SD card method can work for you. Good luck.
landshark68 said:
Oh man, that sucks. Do you think you possibly used an s4 file on your s3? If so, you will definitely have to send it out for JTAG repair if you can't get any response out of it. But it can't hurt to check out that thread I linked earlier and see if the SD card method can work for you. Good luck.
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so i just got back to my apartment, and i actually have the gs3 with me now. when the battery is in, nothing works or responds. however if I pull the battery and plug it in, the red led light comes on. any ideas?
m4gkman said:
so i just got back to my apartment, and i actually have the gs3 with me now. when the battery is in, nothing works or responds. however if I pull the battery and plug it in, the red led light comes on. any ideas?
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Hard bricked.
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BadUsername said:
Hard bricked.
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I'm trying the guide right now, will post results after
BadUsername said:
Hard bricked.
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It worked! you guys are amazing.
BadUsername said:
Hard bricked.
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okay so now that im back to normal, is everything unrooted and everything? heres what it says in my about phone,
https://www.flickr.com/photos/skaterdave/13392301694/in/photostream/
m4gkman said:
okay so now that im back to normal, is everything unrooted and everything? heres what it says in my about phone,
https://www.flickr.com/photos/skaterdave/13392301694/in/photostream/
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Yup, unrooted but you're on 4.3 now.
So you need to follow everything in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2639337
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BadUsername said:
Yup, unrooted but you're on 4.3 now.
So you need to follow everything in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2639337
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okay, thanks a lot. looks like rooting and stuff with this will now be just like my s4
m4gkman said:
okay, thanks a lot. looks like rooting and stuff with this will now be just like my s4
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Exactly, pretty much the exact same.
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From what I have been able to tell, it is not possible to downgrade from the 4.3 update to 4.1.2 I would just like to confirm that is the case? Is it possible to downgrade from 4.3 to an earlier version?
I would like to buy a Galaxy S3 SCH-I535 to use on Pageplus, and be able to flash ROMs etc. If I understand correctly, if the phone has already taken the 4.3 update then the bootloader is locked and flashing is not possible.
joelshort said:
From what I have been able to tell, it is not possible to downgrade from the 4.3 update to 4.1.2 I would just like to confirm that is the case? Is it possible to downgrade from 4.3 to an earlier version?
I would like to buy a Galaxy S3 SCH-I535 to use on Pageplus, and be able to flash ROMs etc. If I understand correctly, if the phone has already taken the 4.3 update then the bootloader is locked and flashing is not possible.
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Correct, downgrade not possible. Flashing custom TW 4.3 ROMs is possible using safestrap
I know it's possible through Odin. You will most likely lose your data.
Here, I found this video for you. Looks promising. Odin files are in description! http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hnBjJ7c1IAI
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aarongillion63 said:
I know it's possible through Odin.
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No, it isn't. The OP's statement:
"if the phone has already taken the 4.3 update then the bootloader is locked and flashing is not possible."
Is correct, although you can use safestrap as DigitalMD says to run other 4.3 Touchwiz ROMs.
DigitalMD said:
Correct, downgrade not possible. Flashing custom TW 4.3 ROMs is possible using safestrap
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So just to be clear I can flash 4.3 roms? I gather that rooting/flashing/recovery is a bit "easier" and less risky without the 4.3 update. I have flashed an old phone before (HTC Incredible 2) so I have some experience, but if there is significantly more risk involved with a 4.3 phone then I'll probably look for a phone that hasn't taken the update yet.
Moved to Q&A.
joelshort said:
So just to be clear I can flash 4.3 roms? I gather that rooting/flashing/recovery is a bit "easier" and less risky without the 4.3 update. I have flashed an old phone before (HTC Incredible 2) so I have some experience, but if there is significantly more risk involved with a 4.3 phone then I'll probably look for a phone that hasn't taken the update yet.
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Mostly correct, TouchWiz 4.3 roms only, not aosp 4.3 roms, it's a big difference.
Read everything here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2639337
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sprint phone has same hardware as our; we dont have Kitkat but they have
if anybody port this rom for us.
ithunter said:
sprint phone has same hardware as our; we dont have Kitkat but they have
if anybody port this rom for us.
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At first you need unlocked bootloader to run a port of sprint. If have unlocked bootloader try the port on Tmobile thread.
he he Thank You !!
Is it safe to flash a T-Mobile room on this phone
kidhudi said:
Is it safe to flash a T-Mobile room on this phone
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Not tested but worst case you can use debrick file methode to unbrick your device.
mohammad.afaneh said:
Not tested but worst case you can use debrick file methode to unbrick your device.
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You should never suggest that another user flash a ROM from another model of the S3. period. Unless it's a dlte build.
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Sandman-007 said:
You should never suggest that another user flash a ROM from another model of the S3. period. Unless it's a dlte build.
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I think its the same family. If I wasnt wrong.
I have captivate I can flash galaxys and vibrant roms, and I have straight talk I can flash s2 att and international roms.
Hold up guys I'm gonna need popcorn for this!
TokedUp said:
Hold up guys I'm gonna need popcorn for this!
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yup. this is ridiculous!!! never flash a rom not made for your device and carrier. you will brick your phone. can't port the sprint version as we don't have the updated firmware, kernel, and other carrier specific files to port the rom over. do not, repeat do not flash a rom from any another carrier