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[Q] JB Update Fails.

So I was happy to read the Tmo GS3 finally getting JB and even happier when my phone pulled it.
However I cannot get it to install.
I'm full stock ROM. I did root via "debugfs-based Root for Galaxy S III"
The first time it failed I remembered I had programs frozen.
Unfroze them, still failed.
So I uninstalled my SuperUser app and told it to remove root.
Both Root Checker and Titanium Backup show no root access.
Update still fails.
Am I missing a step here? Or am I looking at resetting the phone to update it?

Are you updating via OTA or kies. Kies works after root. OTA not so much
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ElectricMenace said:
Are you updating via OTA or kies. Kies works after root. OTA not so much
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OTA.
Going through the settings and telling to check (pull) the update.
Was unaware root broke that :\
I take it even though I'm not not rooted it does not matter.

Does your binary say custom in about phone
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zxrider06 said:
Does your binary say custom in about phone
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I'm not seeing binary listed under about device or about device -> status.

I would get the same errors trying to update directly to my phone and instead just updated using kies and it went smooth like silk.
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justice26 said:
I would get the same errors trying to update directly to my phone and instead just updated using kies and it went smooth like silk.
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Ah Kies...
I still can't get that to work
When I plug in my phone it just sits at the loading circle forever. (But that's an issue for another topic)

Disturbed_One said:
Ah Kies...
I still can't get that to work
When I plug in my phone it just sits at the loading circle forever. (But that's an issue for another topic)
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Do you have the updated version of kies?
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justice26 said:
Do you have the updated version of kies?
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Yeah, never used it before so I downloaded it brand new and updated it right away.
Went through a ton of steps for drivers and still nothing

What os are u using?
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Win 7, 64 bit.

What mode do u have your phone in when you conect it to your computer. Also turn off your firewall.
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justice26 said:
What mode do u have your phone in when you conect it to your computer. Also turn off your firewall.
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Camera mode right now.
Also tried with debug on and off, but Kies complains when it's off.
So I know it sees it, but does nothing when debug is on.

Disturbed_One said:
Camera mode right now.
Also tried with debug on and off, but Kies complains when it's off.
So I know it sees it, but does nothing when debug is on.
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I believe it should be on media
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Ugh, I cant stand kies, personally. Never use it. Imo there is a much better, safer, nore efficient method.
You are rooted so im assuming you want to stay that way correct?
Go to the firmware thread in my sig and towards the top of the op you will see a section called root66.
Download the latest root66 firmware. Extract the file using 7zip, it should be a .tar.md5 file.
You will use Odin to flash this. If you arennt familiar with Odin, go to the 2nd post to download the latest vrrsion, 3.07. Below that you will find instructions for many different methods, find the flash in Odin one and follow the steps.
The root66 firmware is identical to the stock released by T-Mobile, except it comes pre-rooted, so you wont have to worry bout it after!
Good luck whichever way you go!
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Disturbed_One said:
So I was happy to read the Tmo GS3 finally getting JB and even happier when my phone pulled it.
However I cannot get it to install.
I'm full stock ROM. I did root via "debugfs-based Root for Galaxy S III"
The first time it failed I remembered I had programs frozen.
Unfroze them, still failed.
So I uninstalled my SuperUser app and told it to remove root.
Both Root Checker and Titanium Backup show no root access.
Update still fails.
Am I missing a step here? Or am I looking at resetting the phone to update it?
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you have a custom recovery installed? i'll make this easy for you. stop playing around with OTA's lol... here you go. hit the thanks button bud.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1875923
download, boot to recovery, format system, do a factory reset, fresh start with a new base...
Disturbed_One said:
Camera mode right now.
Also tried with debug on and off, but Kies complains when it's off.
So I know it sees it, but does nothing when debug is on.
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again why are you messing with keys? if you have a custom recovery installed, and already rooted, why are you making this difficult for yourself

Op of that thread will tell you to do exactly what I just did a post or so ago. Just sayin that you should update your firmware before flashing custom roms.
Not required, but recommended for running the jb roms. Otherwise you dont get the full update.
Firmware via odin will update 10 partitions, custom roms only 2-3 on average.
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justice26 said:
I believe it should be on media
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Thank you my good sir.
Doing that Kies was finally able to see the phone. Can't believe that's all it was.
I did some backup with it, but the update fails there as well.
DocHoliday77 said:
Ugh, I cant stand kies, personally. Never use it. Imo there is a much better, safer, nore efficient method.
You are rooted so im assuming you want to stay that way correct?
Go to the firmware thread in my sig and towards the top of the op you will see a section called root66.
Download the latest root66 firmware. Extract the file using 7zip, it should be a .tar.md5 file.
You will use Odin to flash this. If you arennt familiar with Odin, go to the 2nd post to download the latest vrrsion, 3.07. Below that you will find instructions for many different methods, find the flash in Odin one and follow the steps.
The root66 firmware is identical to the stock released by T-Mobile, except it comes pre-rooted, so you wont have to worry bout it after!
Good luck whichever way you go!
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I un-rooted currently.
Actually just did a factory reset to try and get the update, still fails.
EDIT:
Your way seems to be what I'm looking for.
Stock with root. Really have no interest in 3rd party ROM's unless it's Nexus style vanilla.
cobraboy85 said:
you have a custom recovery installed? i'll make this easy for you. stop playing around with OTA's lol... here you go. hit the thanks button bud.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1875923
download, boot to recovery, format system, do a factory reset, fresh start with a new base...
again why are you messing with keys? if you have a custom recovery installed, and already rooted, why are you making this difficult for yourself
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I have nothing custom installed.
I rooted the stock ICS rom, that was all.

Try it in a different computer.
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justice26 said:
Try it in a different computer.
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Tried with my laptop, still failed.
For whatever reason, stock rooted then unrooted ROM did not want to be updated either way.
Ended up going with the root66 JB option and ODIN.
Honestly was trying to avoid it, but it was really no hassle and the deed has been done.
Now to get back to restoring everything.

New gs3 user rooting this phone for first time

Hey guys, and so you know, I have rooted my vibrant, but i just have a few questions i could not find the answer to,weirdly
1. Factory unlock needed? Is there a different root procedure ( wouldnt be suprised)
2. The possibility of hardbricking, high or low.
3. Can I restore a backup of a different version of android if possible, and do i just need to wipe cache etc to flash the same version of android.
Thanks in advanced and sorry if this is noobish, just dont really have a lot of time due to school.
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iKoolkid said:
Hey guys, and so you know, I have rooted my vibrant, but i just have a few questions i could not find the answer to,weirdly
1. Factory unlock needed? Is there a different root procedure ( wouldnt be suprised)
2. The possibility of hardbricking, high or low.
3. Can I restore a backup of a different version of android if possible, and do i just need to wipe cache etc to flash the same version of android.
Thanks in advanced and sorry if this is noobish, just dont really have a lot of time due to school.
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1. Factory unlock...? The easiest way (at least for me) was using Odin to inject root into stock ROM.
2. As with any tinkering/modding with any Android device, there is always a risk of hard bricking, but if you follow the procedures carefully, you shouldn't run into any issues.
3. Not sure what you really mean, but as i always say, it's always best to flash fresh (full wipe)
hope this helps, good luck!

1) unlock not needed but if you want u can do it for free; check general section
2) less possibility of hard bricking unless u flash rom for different phone ; dont forget to backup imei number ; high possibility of loosing it.
3) restore from diffwrent version highly not recommend if you want bug free phone.

And that is how you turn you're soon to be rooted phone into a rocket ship with fireworks coming out of it!
With rainbow sprinkles!
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And also, i want confirm because my friend said clockwork will be wiped after first reboot after using, is this true? Or does is stay for as long as you wish.
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Umm, the clockwork recovery? It stays forever.
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Hey man. Welcome over to this side of the fence.
The Recovery gets saved into the recovery partition and will stay until you switch it out with another (TWRP) or stock. So that is a non-issue.
Being a fellow ex-Vibe user, I understand your questions. Same as the Vibrant you can flash/restore laterally and not have any issues as long as you wipe, reset, usual stuff. But also same as the Vibrant, you should not go from ICS to JB or JB 4.2 and back without a clean install (can always upgrade but going back is where issues come into play). And by clean install I mean Odin to reset the proper partitions. That is another thing. You should probably update your Odin. There is a thread around here with it or just get your Google on.
If you are on stock TWiz, you can use (your recently updated) Odin to flash mrRobinson's Root66 and it will be stock ROM but with Root. Way easier than the Update.zip scene we had on the Vibrant.
Another thing is that the internal is set up differently. The internal is set up as a /data/media partition. This means that if you Factory Reset with the Stock recovery, you will effectively wipe your whole internal SD. However, if you use CWR or TWRP, they won't wipe your internal SD unless you Format Data. I learned that the hard way on my tablet about a year ago.
Good luck
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iKoolkid said:
And also, i want confirm because my friend said clockwork will be wiped after first reboot after using, is this true? Or does is stay for as long as you wish.
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clockwork will stay forever unless you ODIN back to stock, which will replace clockwork with the stock recovery

WOODY! Glad to see you here. I missed your advice. Anyway, thanks for everything and i may root soon.
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Im also new looking to root, will rooting wipe everything in my internal? pix, vids, songs, sms etc? Sorry not exactly clear on the root process for this phone, also had vibrant (easiest way to root ever) and sensation (not hard either). But this is kind of confusing like I have to flash a fw thru odin that already has root?

aamir123 said:
Im also new looking to root, will rooting wipe everything in my internal? pix, vids, songs, sms etc? Sorry not exactly clear on the root process for this phone, also had vibrant (easiest way to root ever) and sensation (not hard either). But this is kind of confusing like I have to flash a fw thru odin that already has root?
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Its not the only way to root it, but if you do it that way you won't lose things in your SD anyway, only your data like apps and stuff.. An easier way is to just flash clockwork mod and flash superuser which will give you root, it will however trip your flash counter.. I've done it both ways
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serio22 said:
Its not the only way to root it, but if you do it that way you won't lose things in your SD anyway, only your data like apps and stuff.. An easier way is to just flash clockwork mod and flash superuser which will give you root, it will however trip your flash counter.. I've done it both ways
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will flashing cwm recovery then su then using triangleaway to reset meter be good? As in my counter will be back to where it is right now?

aamir123 said:
will flashing cwm recovery then su then using triangleaway to reset meter be good? As in my counter will be back to where it is right now?
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Technically yes, but if you go that route I would stay away from resetting it unless you really need to
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Btw with this counter does the number go up every time you flash a rom?
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daxecutioner24 said:
Btw with this counter does the number go up every time you flash a rom?
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Yes
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daxecutioner24 said:
Btw with this counter does the number go up every time you flash a rom?
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LoopDoGG79 said:
Yes
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No it does not
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Return to complete stock

What's the best way to return to complete stock? Odin?
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joho5 said:
What's the best way to return to complete stock? Odin?
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yes and no. to STAY on stock? yes. if you're just flashing stock so you can catapult to another ROM smoother? there are flashable stock zips
let me know what you need

xBeerdroiDx said:
yes and no. to STAY on stock? yes. if you're just flashing stock so you can catapult to another ROM smoother? there are flashable stock zips
let me know what you need
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Either, just getting started with the gs3. I've had a one x and a nexus 4. I understand flashing to stock to wipe the sale prior to flashing new stuff, but if I wanted to go to complete stock from the manufacture.... If i were grabbing an ota or selling the phone.
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joho5 said:
Either, just getting started with the gs3. I've had a one x and a nexus 4. I understand flashing to stock to wipe the sale prior to flashing new stuff, but if I wanted to go to complete stock from the manufacture.... If i were grabbing an ota or selling the phone.
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if you're wanting to return to stock for warranty purposes or to sell, odin is a great way to do this. you have the links?

xBeerdroiDx said:
if you're wanting to return to stock for warranty purposes or to sell, odin is a great way to do this. you have the links?
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No but to be honest I haven't looked...are they stickied or in the development section?
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joho5 said:
No but to be honest I haven't looked...are they stickied or in the development section?
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yes.
firmwares: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1968625
odin: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390275921635705049
if you go this route, after flashing the firmware, boot into stock recovery, wipe data and cache then reboot.

going to jump in here... do you know where I can find a flashable CWM stock ROM? One that is rooted? I am having a really hard time finding a non-ODIN based release. I'd like to stick with CWM

I just downloaded and flashed rooted stock firmware.
Search for upndwn4pr's thread on stock rooted roms in the Android development section.
"Indians scattered on dawns highway bleeding while ghosts crowd the young childs fragile eggshell mind"

hedpe said:
going to jump in here... do you know where I can find a flashable CWM stock ROM? One that is rooted? I am having a really hard time finding a non-ODIN based release. I'd like to stick with CWM
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2161667

Cannot software update after rooting

Rooted my phone, now server tells me updated aren't supported because the phone is modified. I know there probably aren't any updates yet, but still want to know how to get around this just in case there is, thanks!
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You need to odin back to stock.. download the .tar in development section and follow directions. Its easy. You will need this if you ever want to go back to stock or un root for warranty etc
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pezlomd said:
You need to odin back to stock.. download the .tar in development section and follow directions. Its easy. You will need this if you ever want to go back to stock or un root for warranty etc
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Yea that's what I was afraid of, lol. Honest opinion though, is it worth going back to stock this early? I'm sure no updates have been implemented yet right?
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negerhab said:
Yea that's what I was afraid of, lol. Honest opinion though, is it worth going back to stock this early? I'm sure no updates have been implemented yet right?
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Entirely up to you, honestly it isn't that hard to make a backup of all your apps with 'Helium' and restore onto the stock rom, etc. It's the challenge everyone faces when flashing ROMs. I would wait until there's an update and see what changes it brings before reverting. But you will want to download the stock .tar for instances you need to go back to stock.

Is there a way to root the device again and still maintain having all blotware removed? Or will it add back all carrier and third party apps?
T.i.a

criticalchild said:
Is there a way to root the device again and still maintain having all blotware removed? Or will it add back all carrier and third party apps?
T.i.a
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If you did a nand backup, it will install the bloat again and also with the .tar file unless stated bloat has been removed.
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Is there a way to root the device again and still maintain having all blotware removed? Or will it add back all carrier and third party apps?
T.i.a
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All official updates are complete with bloat, the only way is to install the update and remove the bloat afterwards or wait for someone to release a debloated rooted build.
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negerhab said:
Rooted my phone, now server tells me updated aren't supported because the phone is modified. I know there probably aren't any updates yet, but still want to know how to get around this just in case there is, thanks!
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Just wait. When an official update is released a debloated version usually appears on the forums that is prerooted and ready for CWM/TWRP.

I'm also getting the same message. Is it because super user is installed or because of my custom recovery? Or both? If I remove super user will it work? Or would I also need to flash the stock recovery?
I'm still on the stock rom
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jmoak said:
I'm also getting the same message. Is it because super user is installed or because of my custom recovery? Or both? If I remove super user will it work? Or would I also need to flash the stock recovery?
I'm still on the stock rom
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It's because we rooted, but uninstalling it won't reset it because of the ticker, anything installed after the factory condition will show it as custom.
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There is no official stock (yet) so your stuck like that
But if your rooted in the first place why does it matter you can install any firmware/software updates yourself

Official stock is out. Check the general forum.

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It's because we rooted, but uninstalling it won't reset it because of the ticker, anything installed after the factory condition will show it as custom.
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Will the app "[root] Triangle Away" will solve this problem?

[odin][rom] [stock] n900tuvubmi7 | 4.3

[ODIN] [ROM] [STOCK] N900TUVUBMI7 | 4.3
ODIN only fully stock the way it is out of the box.
Just in case something gets fudge up while your rooting
http://www.filefactory.com/file/5u0ud54hxu3l/N900TUVUBMI7_N900TTMBBMI7_TMB.zip

Thanks for this. ..
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Is this the exact same version as this one which was posted earlier?http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2465764
Just curious if there is something different between these two???

mocsab said:
Is this the exact same version as this one which was posted earlier?http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2465764
Just curious if there is something different between these two???
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It wasn't there when I post mine. I believe it was move from the General or Q & A. Anyways back to your question, they are both the same.
Mods if you want to delete this one please do.

Just wanted to be sure. Thanks
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Will this revert everything back to stock? I mean will root be lost, and Knox reset? I've been reading some posts that just rooting the phone makes you lose the ability to get OTA updates. I actually can confirm as all I did was root, and now checking for updates says my device has been modified, and I can't get them.

bobbyphoenix said:
Will this revert everything back to stock? I mean will root be lost, and Knox reset? I've been reading some posts that just rooting the phone makes you lose the ability to get OTA updates. I actually can confirm as all I did was root, and now checking for updates says my device has been modified, and I can't get them.
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It will bring you back to and unrooted, but knox will stay.

zoth said:
It will bring you back to and unrooted, but knox will stay.
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Hmm. I know this is so far in the future I'm sure, but I wonder if just having Knox changed will prevent OTAs. Just curious really, so no need to rush to a fix for Knox. LOL

bobbyphoenix said:
Hmm. I know this is so far in the future I'm sure, but I wonder if just having Knox changed will prevent OTAs. Just curious really, so no need to rush to a fix for Knox. LOL
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Who needs OTA's. This is XDA
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Tiffany84 said:
Who needs OTA's. This is XDA
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Latch on to a good developer and buy him a beverage every now and then and Official OTAs will lag behind what is released here in these forums.

Will this fix the bootloop?
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iwasblown said:
Will this fix the bootloop?
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It should boot loop from what? .... factory reset before the Odin flash. That will help your chances.
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just downloaded and restoring as I type this.
bad rooting. this should fix it
---------- Post added at 11:45 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:45 AM ----------
just downloaded and restoring as I type this.
bad rooting. this should fix it :good::good::highfive:

Any other link to download this file
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It should boot loop from what? .... factory reset before the Odin flash. That will help your chances.
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Hey thanks for the file saved my ass after a botched recovery install. I hope someone can post this file up on another website because last night i tried to download using the slow (NONE PAY) method at http://www.filefactory.com/file/5u0ud54hxu3l/N900TUVUBMI7_N900TTMBBMI7_TMB.zip
and waited four hrs (at 3am) for the download to fail with a server error after 4.5 hrs. So i felt better to pay the website for their unlimited speed downloads. Well that was a crock of S*** because i still had to wait for over an hour to complete the download. I hope someone will post this somewhere where it can be easier to get so you don't suffer my grief.
I do want to thank deeznutz1977 for the file because without it I would still be stuck in a bootlopp at startup after installing twrp recovery that apparently has some real issues. Thanks for saving my bacon deeznutz1977.

when you apply via odin is this PDA or PHONE?

Put the tar in PDA alohas Rob
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