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[FIX] Release: 3-button combo fix for any firmware version

Yesterday Samsung released a update for Bell GT-I9000M which fixed the missing 3-button combo issue (i.e faulty secondary bootloader, SBL).
Unfortunately the fix is currently only available to Bell customers thru Kies, so a registry hack and excess flashing is needed to update the bootloader to another variants.
I have been working on a new P-SBL Redbend fix, but unfortunately I bricked my phone (three times actually ) while testing it.
It seems that Redbend cannot program multiple blocks in a single run, unless the OTA commands are used (they are currently unknown). I could program the two blocks but the phone turned in a brick after succesfull programming. The reason is unknown.
Thats why I decided to revert back to Odin method.
With the newest method it is unnecessary to flash XWJM5 firmware in first, as the compatible Primitive Bootloader is included in the same package and will be updated at the same time with the Secondary Bootloader.
So here is the procedure (once again):
Preparations: Make sure you have the drivers installed (i.e Kies is recognizing the phone), adb available and "USB Debugging" turned on in "Settings -> Applications -> Development" menu. Type *#0228# in the dialer and check Voltage value (without USB plugged in) is atleast 3800(mV).
1. Unplug the phone from the computer (if connected)
2. Kill all Kies related software (tray agent, etc)
3. Start Odin3 v1.3 Downloader
4. Plug in the phone to the computer
5. Start a new command prompt and navigate to the folder / drive where adb is located.
If you haven´t downloaded adb yet, get it here.
6. Type "adb reboot download" to the command prompt and press enter.
7. Move to Odin3 v1.3 downloader and select the "Aries_P-SBL.tar.md5" as PDA file. Make sure "Phone Bootloader Update" is ticked and re-partition is unticked. Do not select any other files but "Aries_P-SBL.tar.md5".
8. Press "Start" button to launch the update process. It will take around three seconds to complete. After the update phone will reboot automatically.
Download the fix: GT-I9000_P-SBL_RCVDL_FIX_ODIN.7z
Both bootloaders are the latest version and therefore compatible with each other.
UPDATE 10/02/2010: Previous methods replaced with the latest (& the safest). ZERO bricks reported so far.
UPDATE 10/18/2010: If you don't want to read, then skip to message 124 of this topic to get the version compatible for your phone, and read all messages that follow for all other releases.

Wow you champ! this should make lot's of people happy.. mine works fine...

Fantastic! worked like a charm! Nice one Richthofen!!

Try a T-Mobile Phone.
Flash is ok Phone goes Black for Reboot and don´t come back.
Powerbutton not working...

Richthofen said:
Phoenixdigital tested the version and for some reason he "semi-bricked" his phone. There is no obvious reason why this happened.
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Two things I didn't do from your instructions
1. didn't tick repartition
2. Only had Odin 1.0 (I think that is where is FAILED)
At least I know what to do if my phone comes back neutered.

GREAT NEWS!
So I assume that this method will also work on the international version of i9000, which was sold in europ and asia as far as I know.
Am I right? Anyone test it on an international version i9000 yet?

uveX said:
Try a T-Mobile Phone.
Flash is ok Phone goes Black for Reboot and don´t come back.
Powerbutton not working...
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uVex, but you did not use this method am I correct? You used KIES?
Like you said in the other thread: "Just try it with a German T-Mobile Galaxy.
I use Kies to make the Update. After flash phone goes black and stay black "

Is there someone who succeed to install this fix on a Belgian "Proximus" device.

the answer is probably obvious, but this fix should work for every firmware, and having installed a lagfix (RyanZA 2.3in my case) does not matter either ?

Lagfix will not change anything.
This fix writes only BML4 partition.

thought so, but thanks for confirming.

2 phones.
1 kies
2 odin
Both bricked
Sent from my GT-I9000 using Tapatalk

uveX said:
2 phones.
1 kies
2 odin
Both bricked
Sent from my GT-I9000 using Tapatalk
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If Kies updates fail too then you have something wrong with your computer.

Hi there,
I wonder if anybody tried with a I9000XXJM1 model ?

funghi1970 said:
Hi there,
I wonder if anybody tried with a I9000XXJM1 model ?
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2x
They both had official I9000XXJM1/I9000OXAJM1

SuperVirusQ said:
GREAT NEWS!
So I assume that this method will also work on the international version of i9000, which was sold in europ and asia as far as I know.
Am I right? Anyone test it on an international version i9000 yet?
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I wasn't aware that there were i9000s outside of Bell's that had 3-button broken...

will this change my original branded firmware or is only the 1 file that needs to be updated?

It won´t touch the rom at all.

Richthofen 2 different computers....
Dont think its the computer. Befor the odin brick is flashed jph to the phone via kies...
So there must be something with the tmobile germany phones
Sent from my GT-I9000 using Tapatalk

Richthofen said:
2x
They both had official I9000XXJM1/I9000OXAJM1
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Any RomManager or Root installed ?

CWM? Custom Kernel? Custom ROM? Samsung Admire

Is anyone working in any of these for the Samsung Admire?

I have used every method possible and I'm still unable to obtain root... Will admit that this is a quick phone and a definite step-up from the Optimus V...

VanillaTbone said:
I have used every method possible and I'm still unable to obtain root... Will admit that this is a quick phone and a definite step-up from the Optimus V...
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Here, try this method. It has worked for other users as well as myself.
Note: I am not responsible for what happens to your phone.
Make sure that you have USB Debugging Enabled.

Bump
Same question, anyone working on the capability of flashing cwm or custom roms to the admire?

Is someone working on this by any chance? A few of us are looking to expand the Admire community.
DEVS PPPLLEEEEAAASSSEEEEEEEE!!!!!

yeah but the same dev that achieved root is trying to port it i would post the link but im still new

mpdasher said:
yeah but the same dev that achieved root is trying to port it i would post the link but im still new
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PM me with the link. Or maybe the name of the site.
Thanks in advance.

on the admire-root-windows.zip i viewed the run.bat file in notepad. there's a line that needs to be changed.
open in notepad and change the line:
adb wait-for-defice
to
adb wait-for-device
the f should be a v lol. then file and save. it works.

actually just checked and even though the thing ran i haven't yet got it to work. i got a segmentation fault of the
adb shell "app_process /dev/null"
line and i dont this the superuser.apk installed right. when it loaded up the phone it asked me what to run it with. i had the option of: go launcher ex and launcher. neither worked. i read online just go to the market and find the app superuser. am trying that now.
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success!

help please
Somebody out there help us

Hi guys!
I'm interested in helping you guys with this device. I'm purchasing one soon.
Anyways:
has anyone tried unlocking the bootloader.
Download Fastboot and run.
fastboot oem unlock
any one?

so it looks like metropcs wont accept payments with credit cards outside the country. so i cant get the phone. sorry guys!

This would be awesome

rooting samsung admire/Vitality
youtube: watch?v=EEpU8-RBVHo
watch this video too root,,,very self explanatory
and to install clockworkmod:
How to put phone into download mode:
1) Unplug USB, remove battery
2) Re-insert battery
3) Hold down CAMERA button
4) Plug in USB
5) After 4 seconds you will see a screen with a warning about installing a custom OS, with an option to continue (VOL+) or cancel (VOL-).
__________________________________________________
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Installing ClockworkMod:
Basic ODIN instructions:
1) open odin
2) put your phone into download mode and press Volume Up to continue.
3) connect the phone
4) ensure that you have a yellow com# box (see attached picture)
5) Select the ops file in the ops box (SCHR720.ops is in the zip with odin)
6) in the check boxes in the top left make sure one package and auto reboot are selected
7) in the bottom one package box select the desired tar (admire-cwm.tar that you downloaded)
8 ) click start! Your phone will reboot when finished and you can close out Odin.
Recovery mode for the Admire:
1) Turn phone off.
2) Press and hold Back, Volume Down, and Power keys.
3) Continue holding all three keys until device powers on and recovery menu appears.
Navigate using volume up/down keys, and Home key for enter.
Downloads:add the www before each link
unleashedprepaids.com/media/phones/Admire/admire-cwm.tar[/url]
unleashedprepaids.com/media/phones/Admire/Odin+OPS.zip[/url]

Admiral Beast in the ACSyndicate has delivered a ROM for the Samsung Admire (or Samsung Vitality if your a Cricket carrier) that works successfully for me.
forums[dot]acsyndicate[dot]net/showthread.php?5066-ROM-Admiral-Beast-CWM
Sorry for the above linklessness, forum won't let me post links just yet.

Thanks for the help with this phone... I did have a helluva time trying to find the proper driver for this phone.. I can't even imagine how many Samsung drivers are installed on my PC now with all these samsung phones I have rooted and ROM'ed.
Hopefully we will see someone port the Cynogenmod to this phone or finish what the one guy may or may not have started...
Thanks again!

Yes Please Help US

root of samsung admire.
marcos.lennis said:
Here, try this method. It has worked for other users as well as myself.
Note: I am not responsible for what happens to your phone.
Make sure that you have USB Debugging Enabled.
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sometimes you might have to run the program 3x or more so just be patient.
you will also have to install the superuser.apk & the busybox.apk
before you will be able to verify you are rooted with root checker.

I am also looking at getting one of these phones in the near future (Vitality through Cricket).
I'll be sure to update this thread with any customizations/themes/ROMs I make in the coming months.
Cheers.

Just picked up this phone today.
Flashed my own root to it -- OK
flashed CWM -- OK
Packaged up system image and xferred to PC for decompile -- OK
I'll be working on a custom ROM for this phone soon enough.
I hear theres a beta CM7 floating around the net somwhere, but its spotty at best.
I'll be making a ROM similar to my OpenPDP/Zio flavors located in my sig.
Look for it.
~Cheers.

[FACTORY STOCK] GS4 Stock Firmware Odin Package- Original Factory ROM

This will only work for Windows!
Downloads
Get the Odin Flashing Tool: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1168421&d=1341114315
Get this Firmware Package (very large): http://www.hotfile.com/dl/210140535/c7c4d28/I337UCUAMDB_I337ATTAMDB_ATT.zip.html
mirror: http://storagecow.eu/index.php?dir=Xda/AT&T+S4/Stock+Odin/
mirror: http://www.135.a.hostable.me/public/I337UCUAMDB_I337ATTAMDB_ATT.zip
Instructions
extract I337UCUAMDB_I337ATTAMDB_ATT.zip in your downloads folder
Open Odin
Click PDA
Navigate to where you extracted the firmware and select it
Hold Volume Down + Home + Power until your device enters Download(Odin) Mode, then press volume up.
Connect the device to the computer and hit Start in Odin.
Stand back from the device and the computer until its complete.
Flashing Tips
Always use a GOOD USB cable, preferably stock.
Always use a good USB port in the back of the computer.
Always set the device in a good position where it will not become disconnected or disturbed.
Above all, Always use Heimdall over Odin when it becomes available. It's not available yet.
How to make a firmware like this
I was actually uploading a copy from my own computer obtained via exploit from bfielding's device, and I decided to try kies. The official package is a much better idea. Samsung Kies requires that you put in your model and serial, then it downloads the firmware in an encrypted package, extracts it, flashes it and deletes it. There's a short window where you can get in and grab the firmware.
Kies downloads to a temporary file called (in my case) C:\Users\Adam\AppData\Local\Temp\tmp####.tmp (where # is an integer less than 10). When the firmware is extracted, it goes into a new folder called C:\Users\Adam\AppData\Local\Temp\tmp####\. Yank that and put it on hotfile .

Nice work as always sir!
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using xda premium

Just checked. The download for this is available on sammobile.com/firmware. It wasn't there a couple of hours ago, well sometime this afternoon.

creepyncrawly said:
Just checked. The download for this is available on sammobile.com/firmware. It wasn't there a couple of hours ago, well sometime this afternoon.
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There was alot going on and I had multiple windows up. I created one in Linux from bfielding's device, was uploading it to hotfile, uploading one from Kies, and was sent this link too somewhere in the mix. I guess I lost my upload link. Oh well, looks like we're using the Sammobile version.

creepyncrawly said:
Just checked. The download for this is available on sammobile.com/firmware. It wasn't there a couple of hours ago, well sometime this afternoon.
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I was waiting for it too.
Uploading it to my Server now for Faster download

Your a beast Adam!
Deviance runs in the blood...
BMS fueled.
4.2.2

we will make it a mirror link for faster download

Does this mean if we screw up we can go back to stock

Bradl79 said:
Does this mean if we screw up we can go back to stock
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Yes this is exactly what it means
sgh-i747(d2att)(sgs3) on latest cm10.1 or ultimatum

Bradl79 said:
Does this mean if we screw up we can go back to stock
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Yes thats the idea.

Rock on Adam, rock on! :good:

AdamOutler said:
Yes thats the idea.
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@AdamOutler, based on your video on the other thread, the motherboard of the ATT and the TMo version of the S4 are the same, does it mean that if flash the TMo version of the ROM on the ATT it may unlock the bootloader or are those two distinctive matters ?

CarpeNoctem said:
@AdamOutler, based on your video on the other thread, the motherboard of the ATT and the TMo version of the S4 are the same, does it mean that if flash the TMo version of the ROM on the ATT it may unlock the bootloader or are those two distinctive matters ?
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NO! the signatures are different. You'll brick your device, but I'm not sure to what extent.

Ninja'd

I was just talking to my friend who works at Koodo (Canada). They receive their S4s tomorrow, and I had make sure he places a hold on one of them for me!
Using the steps you provided in your OP, I'll upload Koodo's ROM tomorrow!

THANK YOU!!
AdamOutler said:
This will only work for Windows!
Downloads
Get the Odin Flashing Tool: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1168421&d=1341114315
Get this Firmware Package (very large): http://www.hotfile.com/dl/210140535/c7c4d28/I337UCUAMDB_I337ATTAMDB_ATT.zip.html
Instructions
extract I337UCUAMDB_I337ATTAMDB_ATT.zip in your downloads folder
Open Odin
Click PDA
Navigate to where you extracted the firmware and select it
Hold Volume Down + Home + Power until your device enters Download(Odin) Mode, then press volume up.
Connect the device to the computer and hit Start in Odin.
Stand back from the device and the computer until its complete.
Flashing Tips
Always use a GOOD USB cable, preferably stock.
Always use a good USB port in the back of the computer.
Always set the device in a good position where it will not become disconnected or disturbed.
Above all, Always use Heimdall over Odin when it becomes available. It's not available yet.
How to make a firmware like this
I was actually uploading a copy from my own computer obtained via exploit from bfielding's device, and I decided to try kies. The official package is a much better idea. Samsung Kies requires that you put in your model and serial, then it downloads the firmware in an encrypted package, extracts it, flashes it and deletes it. There's a short window where you can get in and grab the firmware.
Kies downloads to a temporary file called (in my case) C:\Users\Adam\AppData\Local\Temp\tmp####.tmp (where # is an integer less than 10). When the firmware is extracted, it goes into a new folder called C:\Users\Adam\AppData\Local\Temp\tmp####\. Yank that and put it on hotfile .
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AdamOutler said:
NO! the signatures are different. You'll brick your device, but I'm not sure to what extent.
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Thanks but let's take an stupid case scenario:
ATT device
TMo odin ROM
try to flash 2 onto 1
Fail or succeed
if succeeds -> bootloader unlocked ?
if fails -> can we flash back ATT odin rom now we have it?

If it flashed, which it wont, then you would now uave bootloaders with the wrong signature and would need to jtag it

You the man Adam!

jcase said:
If it flashed, which it wont, then you would now uave bootloaders with the wrong signature and would need to jtag it
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ok, so basically the signature is check before the flash of the rom. so if my understanding is correct the solutions would be to
disable the check of the signature
have the TMo rom with the ATT signature to flash the unlocked bootloader
change the bootloader with a non-signed version
Please correct me if I am wrong, I am new at this and I am trying to understand what Adam explains in the other thread but I am sometime very confused (and not knowledgeable enough)

[Q] Rooting my Galaxy S3, need some guidance.

I need to make sure that I have instructions ahead ahead of time, because currently I am having to tether for internet access.
Model: SGH-T999
Baseband Version: T999UVDMD5
My phone is currently running stock. However after finding out about Carrier IQ, I would like to root my device so I can remove it. FOREVER!
I am mostly just paranoid that Carrier IQ includes information about me using PDANet+ and I really dont want Tmobile to find out. I have performed the TTL=64 Registry trick, and Mask Tethering in PDANet is set to Level 1. I am also using a User Agent Switcher to force Chrome into appearing to be an Android browser, but I am still nervous that Tmobile might find a way throught Carrier IQ
Rooting would provide some great benefits. If at all I would like a manner that allows me to root without losing everything and just being able to continue using it as if nothing happened, besides being rooted. I have a decent number of apps and I would like to not have to reconfigure them all.
If anyone can assist me on this, that would be great.

Signature.

re rooting
Purple Ferret said:
I need to make sure that I have instructions ahead ahead of time, because currently I am having to tether for internet access.
Model: SGH-T999
Baseband Version: T999UVDMD5
My phone is currently running stock. However after finding out about Carrier IQ, I would like to root my device so I can remove it. FOREVER!
I am mostly just paranoid that Carrier IQ includes information about me using PDANet+ and I really dont want Tmobile to find out. I have performed the TTL=64 Registry trick, and Mask Tethering in PDANet is set to Level 1. I am also using a User Agent Switcher to force Chrome into appearing to be an Android browser, but I am still nervous that Tmobile might find a way throught Carrier IQ
Rooting would provide some great benefits. If at all I would like a manner that allows me to root without losing everything and just being able to continue using it as if nothing happened, besides being rooted. I have a decent number of apps and I would like to not have to reconfigure them all.
If anyone can assist me on this, that would be great.
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[FONT=&quot]You will not loose any music, pictures or videos and google will automatically import your contacts.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]The only things you will loose if you don't back them up are your apps that you got from the playstore.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Follow instructions exactly.[/FONT][FONT=&quot]
Easy and sure way to get your phone rooted - Here is s step by step guide:
Download the newest pre-rooted Samsung Galaxy S3 T999 Jellybean Touchwiz v4.1.2 rom: [/FONT]T999_UVDMD5[FONT=&quot]
After downloading make a folder on your computer's desktop and unzip the
file using Winzip or 7zip so the .TAR file is in the new folder you just made.
Download and extract Odin into the same folder you made containing the TAR file
Here is the link for Odin: [/FONT]http://d-h.st/Q14
Download ODIN which is required for flashing the stock rooted firmware (a windows app)
Download the Odin Flash firmware for T999 Tmobile then copy it to the same folder as Odin
Run Odin by double clicking the Odin.exe within the same folder as the TAR file you extracted
Turn off your phone and boot into DOWNLOAD MODE (Volume Down + Home + Power Hold until phone powers up,
then release and press Volume Up to enter Download Mode)
Once in Download Mode, connect the USB/Charger cable to the phone and plug into the USB port on your computer.
You should now see a COM** port listed toward the top-left of Odin (under ID:COM)
Click on the PDA button in the middle-right area of Odin.
Browse to and select the Firmware you downloaded (TAR file)
Make sure Auto-Reboot and F. Reset Time are the only options checked and that PDA is the only other thing checked.
TRIPLE CHECK your settings and that you have selected the correct firmware for your model phone and are using the correct options.
If you are using a laptop, make absolutely sure you are plugged in, or if on battery, that it is charged enough and will not go into sleep mode during flash.
Click Start to begin the flash. This will take a while, so be patient!
Once complete, in the top-left box in Odin, it will say PASS and the phone should have automatically rebooted.
You may unplug the phone and close Odin if you wish.
Wait at least 5-10 minutes for the system to boot the first time and then build its cache!
(It may seem to hang during boot, this is normal and you must be patient!!!)
Good Luck!

I'm saying thx for all your effort In that post
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda premium

MikeJennni said:
I'm saying thx for all your effort In that post
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda premium
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You mean to copy and paste? lol

mt3g said:
You mean to copy and paste? lol
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Oh... Im using xda app the font didn't change from copy/paste. after reviewing this on xda desktop it was clearly pasted
... Regardless... At least "someone" gave him thx right..
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda premium

MikeJennni said:
Oh... Im using xda app the font didn't change from copy/paste. after reviewing this on xda desktop it was clearly pasted
... Regardless... At least "someone" gave him thx right..
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda premium
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For sure lol, it has been posted so many times I have it memorized now. Seen it other sites as well even lol. All good in the hood.

Thanks muchly, I will copy down all of this and go from here.
Now regarding updates, I do not want to OTA update with this correct.
And Aerowinder, your solution is for CWM. I might want to go with that, CWM has been bat**** useful for me in the past with an older phone (Which was much much harder and used a completely different routine just to do this. However I cant rely on that Youtube video to guide me as my phone is the only form of internet I get as of the moment(loltethering)

re: secret
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You mean to copy and paste? lol
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That was supposed to be a secret! LOL

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[Q] (AT&T SGH-I747) Firmware Upgrade Encountered an Issue....After Wipe

Hello! I was planning to sell my S3 because I got an S4. So after wiping the memory of the S3, it rebooted but it froze while starting up. So I held down the power button for a few seconds to restart it hoping it would work fine. But when it turned on, it immediately went to a screen that said "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again." I can't go into Recovery mode on the phone, all I can go into is download mode. I tried to do a Emergency Firmware Recovery using Kies, but it didn't work. It either stayed at zero percent after downloading what was needed to update or it worked fine for a while until it showed up some error (I hate Kies with a passion). So I have no idea on what else to do. If I can't figure it out, I was just gonna sell it at a kiosk at the mall and just get whatever money I could get. **OH and my S3 is not or has ever been rooted.**
Please help! Thanks!
EDIT: My android version is stock TouchWiz 4.3 by the way!

Hello! I was planning to sell my S3 because I got an S4. So after wiping the memory of the S3, it rebooted but it froze while starting up. So I held down the power button for a few seconds to restart it hoping it would work fine. But when it turned on, it immediately went to a screen that said "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again." I can't go into Recovery mode on the phone, all I can go into is download mode. I tried to do a Emergency Firmware Recovery using Kies, but it didn't work. It either stayed at zero percent after downloading what was needed to update or it worked fine for a while until it showed up some error (I hate Kies with a passion). So I have no idea on what else to do. If I can't figure it out, I was just gonna sell it at a kiosk at the mall and just get whatever money I could get. **OH and my S3 is not or has ever been rooted.**
Please help! Thanks!
EDIT: My android version is stock TouchWiz 4.3 by the way!
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I could be off base a bit but I think you have a few options, standard disclaimer applies here if you Bork your phone worse than it is now by any thing typed below it is your fault not mine, I give fair warning of risks involved.
A) go to best buy have them flash whatever they can (this is the latest tech support info from samsung) perhaps they can fix it and you will still be official with warranty bit 0 in Grey letters,
there is very little risk involved with this option you might get into a car accident on the way to and from best buy.
B) intentionally hard brick your phone, use the SD card Debrick method, flash custom recovery such as twrp or cwm, flash a rom, bootloaders, modem and kernel. This method is not very safe, not 100% guaranteed to work nor recommended for an average user. There are significant risk involved and it will show warranty bit 1 in red letters when in download mode and it will also display flash count and custom instead of official this will also disable knox, root the phone and maybe other things I forgot about.
There is alot of risk involved here proceed with caution.
C) send/take the phone to a jtag service spend about $50 and the phone will still be official with warranty bit 0 with knox intact. There is a possibility that the phone cannot be recovered using this method so there is a low risk involved.
I recommend you use option A) go to best buy and let them try to work their smoke and mirrors. Then if that doesn't work try option B) because why not try to recover it yourself for free at home to save some money over option C) and if you are considering option C) they should be able to recover the phone so that removes most of the risk of option B) .
GOOD LUCK
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using xda app-developers app
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Btw you should try to sell it on www.swappa.com it is a great place to sell phones and it is endorsed by xda as our official market place to buy and sell, you can get between $200 and $350 on there depending on condition and buyers.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using xda app-developers app

theramsey3 said:
I could be off base a bit but I think you have a few options, standard disclaimer applies here if you Bork your phone worse than it is now by any thing typed below it is your fault not mine, I give fair warning of risks involved.
A) go to best buy have them flash whatever they can (this is the latest tech support info from samsung) perhaps they can fix it and you will still be official with warranty bit 0 in Grey letters,
there is very little risk involved with this option you might get into a car accident on the way to and from best buy.
B) intentionally hard brick your phone, use the SD card Debrick method, flash custom recovery such as twrp or cwm, flash a rom, bootloaders, modem and kernel. This method is not very safe, not 100% guaranteed to work nor recommended for an average user. There are significant risk involved and it will show warranty bit 1 in red letters when in download mode and it will also display flash count and custom instead of official this will also disable knox, root the phone and maybe other things I forgot about.
There is alot of risk involved here proceed with caution.
C) send/take the phone to a jtag service spend about $50 and the phone will still be official with warranty bit 0 with knox intact. There is a possibility that the phone cannot be recovered using this method so there is a low risk involved.
I recommend you use option A) go to best buy and let them try to work their smoke and mirrors. Then if that doesn't work try option B) because why not try to recover it yourself for free at home to save some money over option C) and if you are considering option C) they should be able to recover the phone so that removes most of the risk of option B) .
GOOD LUCK
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Btw you should try to sell it on swappa it is a great place to sell phones and it is endorsed by xda as our official market place to buy and sell, you can get between $200 and $350 on there depending on condition and buyers.
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Thanks for the quick reply! I'm going to Best Buy either later or tomorrow to see what they can do. I called and they said they may be able to help. Oh and thanks for the website too! It sells for way more than I was offered! :good:

OK, so I got the chance to go to Best Buy yesterday and they wiped and put the software back on my phone. Works great! Thanks for the help!

RDup98 said:
OK, so I got the chance to go to Best Buy yesterday and they wiped and put the software back on my phone. Works great! Thanks for the help!
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Does Bestbuy charge for that service? I'm on ATT GS3 4.3 but for some reason cannot get rid of the Super Su app and I want to be unrooted. It keeps telling me that uninstall failed. I don't care about warranty because mine no longer has one. I tried to go to a lower stock rom or even just installing the upgrade but it won't work. Thanks
In odin mode it tells me the following:
Custom Binary Download= No
Current firmware = Official
Warranty Bit =0
SW Rev Check Fail: Fuse 2 > Binary 0

Kimo49 said:
Does Bestbuy charge for that service? I'm on ATT GS3 4.3 but for some reason cannot get rid of the Super Su app and I want to be unrooted. It keeps telling me that uninstall failed. I don't care about warranty because mine no longer has one. I tried to go to a lower stock rom or even just installing the upgrade but it won't work. Thanks
In odin mode it tells me the following:
Custom Binary Download= No
Current firmware = Official
Warranty Bit =0
SW Rev Check Fail: Fuse 2 > Binary 0
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Nope, it was free and it only took about 15 minutes. :good:

You say in the OP that you can get into download mode. When KIES says to do a recovery all it requires is download mode and not recovery mode.
If you can get to download mode, you should be able to do what kies calls an emergency recovery. It would take you to 4.1.1 then you could OTA up to 4.3. And no, this won't downgrade the bootloader. Kies will only downgrade the rom firmware. Find the emergecy recovery options in one of the menus in KIES.
edit. opps sorry, just saw that this didn't work for you.
What version of KIES are you using? there's KIES and then there's KIES 3. try whichever one you're not using, i suppose.

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You say in the OP that you can get into download mode. When KIES says to do a recovery all it requires is download mode and not recovery mode.
If you can get to download mode, you should be able to do what kies calls an emergency recovery. It would take you to 4.1.1 then you could OTA up to 4.3. And no, this won't downgrade the bootloader. Kies will only downgrade the rom firmware. Find the emergecy recovery options in one of the menus in KIES.
edit. opps sorry, just saw that this didn't work for you.
What version of KIES are you using? there's KIES and then there's KIES 3. try whichever one you're not using, i suppose.
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I tried the newest versions of both Kies and Kies 3 but it still didn't work. But I like I said earlier, I took it to Best Buy and they fixed it so it's all good.