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Rooting help!

Hey guys I'm sure this has been answered before but I did some looking around on the q&a and didn't find my answer.. I bought my evo on its launch day and now I'm ready to root it but am haigh some problems. I read a few different root write ups and I have the zip file downloaded and saved to my sd card, but when I go to the boot loader screen it doesn't run the file and and ask me to flash or reboot. It pulls up the filer only for a couple of seconds then does nothing. I downloaded the update from sprint about a week ago for the updated 2.1, was that bad? Lol.in the write ups I read they all said something about not downloading any off the updates sprint sent but I already had it downloaded before I decided I wanted to root it but any help would be great. Thanks guys.

Ok, real quick if you have version 1.47 then follow one of the rooting guides for 1.47. The pcimg that you have to first put on your SD card works like this: power off, volume plus power to get to boot screen. When you get to the white screen, it will scan the SD for the pcimg, once it is done analyzing the file it should ask you if you want to flash or reboot. Select the option flash image. Then follow the rest of the tutorial.
Ps. You should check out the dev forum for a root guide, not here.

I have read a few different root guides. And I have followed the steps. When I power on with the power and volume button the boot loader comes up and reads the file but doesn't ask if I wasn't to flash it. That's where the problem is and that's why I posted in the q&a.

Sorry I read your post incorrectly I will see if I can come up with an answer for you
What is your software version and what root guide are you using?

I got 1.47 firmwear version 2.1 update 1.and I got the guide from the android advancement forum on this site.

Well, you have the newest update so you will have to use one of the new rooting guide in the dev forum. I will try to dig up a link for you. Not sure if that's the reason your bootloader won't read the image but I know the older root methods don't work with the newest ota
Here is one. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=718889

Sorryit was or of the evo 4g android development forum.

so should I delete the zip files I have already downloaded and start fresh with this link? And will I need a comp for this guide? I wanted to just do it all on my phone.

Yes if you use that guide use the files provided. Also, for that guide you do need a computer. I thought I heard there were two methods for rooting the new ota, but I have not read it. You can most likely find it in the dev forum

Ok man sweet thanks I'll see if I can make it work now.

Ok man sweet thanks I'll see if I can make it work now.

Sorryit was or of the evo 4g android development forum.

how to root and 4.0.4 OTA update

Hi,
I just got the phone and have looked thru the forums and I have yet to find a definitive thread on how to root a ATT Samsung S3. Can someone point me in the right direction as the root hits I find all say my phone needs to be a I9300 and mine is a I747.
Also does anyone know what was fixed in the OTA updated that came out 4.0.4? Will this affect me being able to root the phone?
Thanks in advance...Todd

sneakyws6 said:
Hi,
I just got the phone and have looked thru the forums and I have yet to find a definitive thread on how to root a ATT Samsung S3. Can someone point me in the right direction as the root hits I find all say my phone needs to be a I9300 and mine is a I747.
Also does anyone know what was fixed in the OTA updated that came out 4.0.4? Will this affect me being able to root the phone?
Thanks in advance...Todd
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HEY!
Ok so im not completely sure which update 4.0.4 is but I think there has only been one so far right? the one that nerfs google search. Anyway, Here is a link to the guide that i used (after I did the update) and i followed the steps and the comment posted by danK in the comments. He said "If you’ve updated to newer software update, the stock OS will over-write ClockworkMod Recovery on reboot. To fix this, make sure “auto-reboot” is checked off in ODIN, then take the battery out when it’s done flashing in ODIN. Then enter ClockworkMod Recovery right away. " Doing this let me root my phone with zero issues.
androidauthority[.com]/galaxy-s3-sgh-i747-att-clockworkmod-recovery-99791
(sorry it said i could not post links yet but this is the URL but without brackets)

Thanks for the link, that is only how to flash clockworks mods, how do you root the phone? Can anyone share that info?

Welcome to XDA.
First of all, if you had looked in the Dev section you would have found what you were looking for.
2nd of all what you want is here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739426

Rewriting/Fixing Corrupted Bootloader -Yes, I Went THERE

I kinda got confused yesterday between using updated T999 bootloaders or update I747 bootloaders because I had re ODIN'ed my my whole phone via Samsung Provided Bins and that bin contained T999 bootloaders and modem that worked and booted properly on my I747 without any problems. Thing is I decided to update that bootloader and modem to the newest version for T999 which in turn caused my dead GS3. So I'm guessing the problem would be a corrupted bootloader? I have the MSM8960 hex and the MSM8960 BIN, but when I try to program these to my SG3 which is in QHUSB mode, it says the "Cookie (If Present) not received error (QPST 2.7 Build 402). I've been up studying partitions etc etc but I just can't seem to do it. I think I need the partition_boot.xml and the rawprogram0.xml and or patch0.xml IF those were needed (I'm kinda glitchy right now, no sleep -_-) all I need to do is get my phone into regular odin mode so I can flash all the files back to my baby again (Dropbox 50GB +Nandroid TWRP FTW) (And by files, I mean the proper CSC, Bootloaders, Modem, Platform and Partition files I got from Samsung for my unlocked and modded S3.
I'll add the attachments I've used up until now, Including the odin files I've used for turning my phone into an T999 (Should NEVER update that Bootloader with a new T999 one, just a new I747 one LESSON LEARNED)
Dropbox :http://www.dropbox.com/sh/9hpjjj95dtxxx74/acPHV3XqL_
T999_UVDMD5_firmware_v4 is what bricked my phone, I have the flash the files inside this shared dropbox folder (Also in the BOOTLOADER zip of course, before I can get her running again.
Any help getting to rewrite the bootloaders and or getting into ODIN mode? I'm bringing my phone back from hell, really, If I can manage to solve this problem as well, I want to make this into an AIO so everyone who went through the same mistake by off chance can fix this as well.
Any help would be appreciated, I would JTAG, but I don't have the money for it, they aren't hiring 17 year olds around state right now -_- So I guess this would be the opprotunity to help me further my tech knowledge ( I want to do Tech Development like this when I go to college in 2 years )
Thanks

Jtag is the only way I know of, if it's truly hard bricked.

Really?
mrhaley30705 said:
Jtag is the only way I know of, if it's truly hard bricked.
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I did alot of research and seen that it can possibly be done, but it shows up in QHUSB mode where I heard it's difficult, yet possible to fix, with a few file to make it boot as a USB drive

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Thank you, I sort of considered it something to work on, instead of it being a question for me to ask, I see otherwise now.

[Q] Help rooting, galaxy S3 SGH-T999 tmobile

Hello all nooby here a bit paranoid and confused
wanting to rood my T-mobile Samsung Galaxy S3 sgh-t999 version 4.1.2
idk if its international or not it was bought in the US via Tmobile store
I have watched about 4 videos from this site but they all say different things and many of them are unclear
some vids say tmobile rooting but use sprint files to do so another was simply unclear
I found this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1771687
but I am unsure whether it supports my US bought s3
it also says its image is based off TMO T999UVDMD5 but i have the JZO54K. T999UVDMD5
just need some clarification whether it is ok for me to follow this guide or if I need another image or a diff guide
also to know if I need to take any extra steps
I want a simple root so I can run apps that otherwise I could not
I dont know much about rooting
also a guide on how to unroot would be great and Id be very grateful
Thanks for any help

JokerFrown said:
Hello all nooby here a bit paranoid and confused
wanting to rood my T-mobile Samsung Galaxy S3 sgh-t999 version 4.1.2
idk if its international or not it was bought in the US via Tmobile store
I have watched about 4 videos from this site but they all say different things and many of them are unclear
some vids say tmobile rooting but use sprint files to do so another was simply unclear
I found this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1771687
but I am unsure whether it supports my US bought s3
it also says its image is based off TMO T999UVDMD5 but i have the JZO54K. T999UVDMD5
just need some clarification whether it is ok for me to follow this guide or if I need another image or a diff guide
also to know if I need to take any extra steps
I want a simple root so I can run apps that otherwise I could not
I dont know much about rooting
also a guide on how to unroot would be great and Id be very grateful
Thanks for any help
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T-Mobile Image
April 2013 - 4.1.2 JellyBean
Note: This is based off of the stock image TMO T999UVDMD5
Perm Mirror: Download - root66_TMO_T999UVDMD5.7z
Flash that one with Odin.

The best possible thing you can do before doing anything, is to read the sticky threads.
The beginning part of the build is never referred to, so you don't need to worry about it. Just go from where is has T999********.
Stay in this part of the forum. Flashing anything from anywhere but here could cause you problems or a brick.
The thread you linked is imo the best choice for rooting. There are several options, but I like root66 best.
Start with the stickies (yes including forum rules), then search for any questions you still have. I can almost guarantee 90% of any questions you come up with has been covered before.
ALWAYS read the entire OP of anything you want to flash!
Just to get you started though, use the root66 UVDMD5 firmware to root.
This is not the international forum. You are in the right place.
In my signature, you will find just about everything you need to get going.
Good luck and welcome!
Sent from my SGH-T999L using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Thanks just did it
it worked perfectly

JokerFrown said:
Thanks just did it
it worked perfectly
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Now that you're rooted, make a backup with whatever recovery you installed(TWRP or CWM).
This will be your backup incase you flash something and your device becomes unstable.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-T999 using xda app-developers app

Virgin mobile galaxy s3 rooting info and General

I didn't see a section dedicated to the virgin mobile galaxy s3 so I thought I should make one.I have the sphl710 with the new baseband nj3 and I know many others like me have questions like. How to get root back if they lost it? How to root now? if there are any one click methods that will work as of now? And other General questions I've had and I've seen many others have had. So the answers I've came to are
# The only way I've seen people getting root back after the update is with philz recovery.
# How to root now? Well that's my question to.
# Is there any one click methods that work as of now? No , well from what I've seen. All the new firmware is having that problem. Towel root won't work on Sprint galaxy s3 with a baseband of nj2 and nj3 from what I've seen and tried. Same with farmaroot it worked great before but until it gets a update it won't work. Other than those main ones I've tried allot of other one click methods to no prevail. So your not alone in that.
If you have comments or questions or both feel free to ask and discuss. Let's try to be new user friendly because we've all been there not knowing what anyone else is taking about.so let's not make anyone feel stupid. Thanks

I've rooted my Virgin Mobile S3 in the last couple of months with the NJ3 modem, and I found this page to be of great help: http://androidforums.com/forums/virgin-mobile-galaxy-s3-all-things-root.2292/ Specifically, I used the All-In-One Custom ROM User Guide by struckn: http://androidforums.com/threads/all-in-one-custom-rom-user-guide.791952/ It's a little outdated, but it doesn't matter.
I read through the whole thing, but you really only need the rooting part in the beginning if you want stock rooted with a custom recovery. I have Philz, as it is what the guide said to use, and everything works smoothly. The guide also covers good custom ROMs if you want those (after I made a Nandroid backup of stock, I played with a few ROMs before sticking with Android Ice Cold Project v8)
A side note: When I was completely new to this, I was perplexed by Odin. I used it after finding a download for it somewhere (there is no official download, as it is leaked software), but I'd recommend giving Heimdall a try first ( http://glassechidna.com.au/heimdall/ ), instead. Also, Heimdall is cross-platform, so you don't have to use a Windows computer to root!