Rooting on a Mac - AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III

Anyone know how to do it? I haven't been able to find a solution, and it's driving me crazy. I'd appreciate the help!

What's wrong with the method recommended to you here? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1779465
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Go to Zedomax's youtube channel!! He's got this great tutorial about rooting on mac

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1827518&highlight=odin
Try that

ollien said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1827518&highlight=odin
Try that
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Did this a couple days ago when I got my S3 and it worked! Just download the newer version of CWM if you want, that's what I did but same steps! Just diff file name.

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[ROOT] LG Nitro HD Root Method - *Not working on latest update*

Hi all,
I've uploaded this root method because it is the only way I have been able to get root on the first try every time.
Your results may vary. If you don't get it first try, just try again.
Here are the methods I have tried and had fail:
UnlockRoot
Doomlord v1
Doomlord v4
TPSparky
SuperOneClick (Any Version)
So here you go! Here is a method that I have had 100% success with. I will be editing the script to try and make it more clean and less work on your part in the future. I will post new versions on this thread when I get them done.
Required Downloads
LG Nitro HD Root.zip
Enabling Root Rights
Enable USB Debugging and Unknown Sources.
Unzip the zip file to the location of your choice.
Run the file named “Root.bat”.
Follow the instructions on in the CMD window.
Notes
Here is a list of the apps that I have found will brick your Nitro if removed:
AT&T Address Book
AT&T Navigator
Google Play Books*
Google Play Movies*
Google Play Music
Google Play Store/Market
removal of at&t addressbook and navigator doesn't brick your device !
i confirm this !
aaki_rocker said:
removal of at&t addressbook and navigator doesn't brick your device !
i confirm this !
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Thank you for your input. But, I have removed both of them individually and bricked it. Also, several others have reported in other threads that it has. I believe it just depends on how much luck you have.
Just tried... no worky.
Again, I am trying to root on 2.3.5. Zerg fails, SOC wont make it past rebooting adb...
mattman86 said:
Thank you for your input. But, I have removed both of them individually and bricked it. Also, several others have reported in other threads that it has. I believe it just depends on how much luck you have.
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Matt your instructions for root say to extract from zip, root.bat. But your link takes me to a apk root file not a zip file...
can you be more specific or maybe the link is misdirected?
are you saying this is a root method via apk from phone?
IM starting to remember why I sold my g2x....nothing changes eh LG??
freakboy13 said:
Matt your instructions for root say to extract from zip, root.bat. But your link takes me to a apk root file not a zip file...
can you be more specific or maybe the link is misdirected?
are you saying this is a root method via apk from phone?
IM starting to remember why I sold my g2x....nothing changes eh LG??
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yes i try this and i fail to download.. the zip file..
zikario507 said:
yes i try this and i fail to download.. the zip file..
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Hic hic,me too
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I assumed he meant to download and run on the computer with phone connected through USB. Can you clarify mattman86?
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AllstarE4 said:
I assumed he meant to download and run on the computer with phone connected through USB. Can you clarify mattman86?
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But as to what? Run the apk on your pc o_0
His directions say dl zip, yet there is no zip it directs you to a page that looks like what may have been in the zip? Still not clear
The apk root ...it shows up on the phone but still unclear.
Need the link fixed or to be clarified please Mattman when you get a chance thank you.
Edit: is the zip you were refering to the lg tool that reverts you to v18f ?
If so will this work on official ics release via lg tool.
Thanks again in advance
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Terribly sorry... The privacy settings on my Google Drive must have been reset somehow.
I've fixed it so that the zip should show now.
But it now says that you have binned the file. It works right, doesn't it?
Mattman your script isnt working.
When I hit "any key to continue" it flashes..but its not flashing anything.
Cmd window turns off (checked process not running at all)
nothing happens.
No instructions , nothing. cmd. window just exits.
so guesse thats another brick wall for root on lg updated firmware to ics.
Mattman sorry but this method does not work.
Or I should say it did not work for me.
I even put togewther my own rendition of your files that you compiled still would not work.
In fact I am now convinced the ONLy root method for the nitro running it the one here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30209937#post30209937
Im not saying anything against your method, it looks solid, but it would not work.
I tried it on v20c and v18f.
I now have root but want to say your efforts and work are appreciated.
I hope this is not considering hijacking the thread I wanted to post this for others with the same issues.
EDIT: Mattman I been searching through the threads and seen that you initialy used this method off of 2.3.6? Meaning you rooted from 2.3.6? ( from the cwm thread you came up with a way via script to run cwm) I am wondering maybe your method only works from 2.3.6? what firmware did you originally root from?
i tried this method on my v20c and my wife is not working.. and never get root??
please help me
zikario507 said:
i tried this method on my v20c and my wife is not working.. and never get root??
please help me
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V20c is the latest update... Please read the title of the thread.
mattman86 said:
V20c is the latest update... Please read the title of the thread.
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yes.. i'm agree with you.. nowadays i can root with your eady guide to unbrick the phone
Does this work for anyone who has followed his steps and also 'not' on the latest firmware like Mat mentions, just want to know before I get my phone??

Rooting samsung galaxy s3 LG8

Tried searching the forums but couldn't really find anything on this. I have the most updated firmware for my GS3, PALG8. Is the root method the same as it is for LG6 and lower or do I have to wait for someone to come out with a root method for this version?
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Tried searching the forums but couldn't really find anything on this. I have the most updated firmware for my GS3, PALG8. Is the root method the same as it is for LG6 and lower or do I have to wait for someone to come out with a root method for this version?
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why not this route? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1743923
or this??? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1743780
and yes, methods are same...
Naddict said:
why not this route? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1743923
or this??? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1743780
and yes, methods are same...
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Thank you, I wasn't sure since my last phone was the EVO4G and it had different root methods depending on the firmware version. The second method worked fine thank you =D
dokosatchii said:
Thank you, I wasn't sure since my last phone was the EVO4G and it had different root methods depending on the firmware version. The second method worked fine thank you =D
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Welcome, please click thanks !

[Q] Can't root after updating to Jellybean

I've been working all day to try and root my AT&T SGH-I747, but I keep running into roadblocks with Odin. It gets stuck at <ID:0/004>aboot.mbn, and I can't get any further. Am I doing something wrong?
sanderlebau said:
I've been working all day to try and root my AT&T SGH-I747, but I keep running into roadblocks with Odin. It gets stuck at <ID:0/004>aboot.mbn, and I can't get any further. Am I doing something wrong?
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Which method are you trying to root with?
24680 said:
Which method are you trying to root with?
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I'm using the guide here, substituting the AT&T rom for the Rogers one.
sanderlebau said:
I'm using the guide here, substituting the AT&T rom for the Rogers one.
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I have never used this method but it sounds like you might of forgot to extract the file you downloaded.
24680 said:
I have never used this method but it sounds like you might of forgot to extract the file you downloaded.
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No, I extracted it. The file is "root66_ATT_I747UCDLK3.tar.md5".
sanderlebau said:
No, I extracted it. The file is "root66_ATT_I747UCDLK3.tar.md5".
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Maybe file corrupted... could try redownloading it
24680 said:
Maybe file corrupted... could try redownloading it
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Just redownloaded it from a different mirror, still having the same problem.
Im really running out of ideas for you... i have ran into same kinda problems but easy got around it.
You do have odin 307+ and updated S3 drivers?
If you have another data, could try that.
You could try different usb port.
I always reboot computer befor i flash.
i really hope that helps you
Just follow the root guide for our phones in the stickies.... Why a Roger rom?
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I would suggest to try the method in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739426
Also, make sure you are using the usb cable that came with the phone, as it has an 11 pin connector instead of the 5 pin. Hope this helps.

Problem trying to go back to stock

So I bought a used kindle that had been previously rooted and running TWRP and FFF. Stuff keeps force closing so I wanted to revert to stock to start "fresh" and root myself. Followed the guide here and Tomsgt123's youtube tutorial but I keep getting an error message when trying to flash the update.zip file. Here's a pic of the log can someone help me please?
xxhtownutzxx said:
So I bought a used kindle that had been previously rooted and running TWRP and FFF. Stuff keeps force closing so I wanted to revert to stock to start "fresh" and root myself. Followed the guide here and Tomsgt123's youtube tutorial but I keep getting an error message when trying to flash the update.zip file. Here's a pic of the log can someone help me please?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1399072
Follow this tutorial
I am having the same issue as the OP, however I got to that point by using the tutorial that was linked in this thread. Any other ideas?
jmtems said:
I am having the same issue as the OP, however I got to that point by using the tutorial that was linked in this thread. Any other ideas?
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Im not sure but i think twrp version 2.5.0.0 is unstable so i would suggest reflashing and older version through adb or twrp somehow. It may solve your problem
jmtems said:
I am having the same issue as the OP, however I got to that point by using the tutorial that was linked in this thread. Any other ideas?
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Kfire21 said:
Im not sure but i think twrp version 2.5.0.0 is unstable so i would suggest reflashing and older version through adb or twrp somehow. It may solve your problem
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Thanks Kfire21. That tutorial didn't work but it did help me figure out what was going on from others who posted issues there.
You're correct twrp 2.5 for some reason will not flash the stock zip. So what i had to do was install the other recovery option in KFU, COMR or something like that can't remember the name at the moment but it's the option below TWRP in KFU. Worked like a charm. Hope this helps jmtems
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xxhtownutzxx said:
Thanks Kfire21. That tutorial didn't work but it did help me figure out what was going on from others who posted issues there.
You're correct twrp 2.5 for some reason will not flash the stock zip. So what i had to do was install the other recovery option in KFU, COMR or something like that can't remember the name at the moment but it's the option below TWRP in KFU. Worked like a charm. Hope this helps jmtems
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i personally installed COTR because TWRP has problems with creating backups
Did you guys rename the Update file?
That got me a few times until I remembered to change it.

[Q] Missing instructions? Stuck with Heimdall

I want to flash a custom rom on my Note 2 from bell mobility.
I'm following steps from wiki called How To Install CyanogenMod Android for Samsung Galaxy Note 2 LTE ("t0lte")
When I type heimdall flash --recovery recovery.img --no-reboot, it gives me a message "heimdall is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file."
What am I doing wrong?
First of all what is your model number? Are you rooted? Custom recovery?
G7Baker said:
First of all what is your model number? Are you rooted? Custom recovery?
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I'm not rooted. I'm following the steps in "Installing a custom recovery on Galaxy Note 2 LTE"
Samsung devices come with a unique boot mode called Download Mode which is very similar to Fastboot Mode on some devices with unlocked bootloaders. Heimdall is a cross-platform, open source tool for interfacing with Download Mode on Samsung devices. The preferred method of installing a custom recovery is through this boot mode. Rooting the stock firmware is neither recommended nor necessary.
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Model number is SGH-i317M. M simply means Bell Mobility, they always add "M" at the end. Otherwise it's the same, no difference.
Hey just download this toolkit. Im not the Dev. So pls make sure you give thanks to mskip. Im just pointing you in right direction http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2052779
G7Baker said:
Hey just download this toolkit. Im not the Dev. So pls make sure you give thanks to mskip. Im just pointing you in right direction http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2052779
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It looks too sophisticated. I wanted to use the guide from wiki. Well thank you in any case
olegplanets said:
It looks too sophisticated. I wanted to use the guide from wiki. Well thank you in any case
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Here ya go bud. And I know what you mean about that tool kit, being complicated!! Lol
Check here this is what I used when I first rooted my device. And this method is for your device also!!
And it's from Chainfire:thumbup::thumbup:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33854391
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Bajanman said:
Here ya go bud. And I know what you mean about that tool kit, being complicated!! Lol
Check here this is what I used when I first rooted my device. And this method is for your device also!!
And it's from Chainfire:thumbup::thumbup:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33854391
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Thank you but this one is using odin I think. I heard that Heimdall is better. If you go to the cyanogenmod website and select Samsung Galaxy Note 2 LTE ("t0lte"), then you can click "How To Install CyanogenMod Android for Samsung Galaxy Note 2 LTE ("t0lte")" and it has the instuctions. This is the part I'm having a problem with. This is the guide they provide for the cyanogenmod, so it's kind of "official" and that's why I want to use it. Also when I'm stuck at something I want to figure it out instead of jumping from one thing to another. I don't understand why it's not working I'm following all the instructions. I'm wondering if anyone used the method I'm trying to use.
Have you installed Heimdall on your mac computer? You have to install it on your computer, NOT on your phone..
Then you place your phone in download mode, and run the heimdall command from your Mac..
AND, if instruction on XDA appear "too sophisticated" for you, then you are NOT ready to root your phone, trust me on this one..
But hey, its your phone, so go crazy....
olegplanets said:
This is the guide they provide for the cyanogenmod, so it's kind of "official" and that's why I want to use it.
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There's nothing more official about this method than any of the others suggested. And wade I'd right, if the other methods are too sophisticated for you then you aren't ready for this.
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wase4711 said:
Have you installed Heimdall on your mac computer? You have to install it on your computer, NOT on your phone..
Then you place your phone in download mode, and run the heimdall command from your Mac..
AND, if instruction on XDA appear "too sophisticated" for you, then you are NOT ready to root your phone, trust me on this one..
But hey, its your phone, so go crazy....
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Hahaha:good: It's just a matter of following steps. And from reading the guide I don't need to root my phone. I like when everything is complete and clear. After so many years I though it would become simpler to install a rom, not more complicated.
I have a PC, not a Mac. But how do I install it on my computer? It doesn't say neither how nor that I need to in the instructions.
LittleRedDot said:
There's nothing more official about this method than any of the others suggested. And wade I'd right, if the other methods are too sophisticated for you then you aren't ready for this.
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They look sophisticated, but I can still do them. I flashed roms with odin on my galaxy s 2. However I already started with something so that's how I want to finish it. Also the creator of the rom provides instructions how to install his rom so that's why I want to do it that way.
Heimdall is for mac's not pc's, so if you want to install ANY custom rom on your phone, you need to be able to use Odin
and, you MUST root your phone to install Cyanogen mod or any custom rom, period, no matter what you might have read..
wase4711 said:
Heimdall is for mac's not pc's, so if you want to install ANY custom rom on your phone, you need to be able to use Odin
and, you MUST root your phone to install Cyanogen mod or any custom rom, period, no matter what you might have read..
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wiki.cyanogenmod.0rg/w/Install_CM_for_t0lte
olegplinets said:
It looks too sophisticated. I wanted to use the guide from wiki. Well thank you in any case
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Dude the kit Is awesome it roots it and adds busybox and trwp in 5 min
olegplanets said:
wiki.cyanogenmod.0rg/w/Install_CM_for_t0lte
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when you brick your phone, following those silly directions, please dont come back here begging for someone to help you fix your phone
G7Baker said:
Dude the kit Is awesome it roots it and adds busybox and trwp in 5 min
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Thanks man I guess I'm gonna try it if nobody answers my question by tomorrow.
wase4711 said:
when you brick your phone, following those silly directions, please dont come back here begging for someone to help you fix your phone
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Don't be so negative. Isn't cyanogenmod the best rom out there for android? In that case I thought the best way to install it is to follow the directions the creators of this rom give you.
olegplanets said:
Don't be so negative. Isn't cyanogenmod the best rom out there for android? In that case I thought the best way to install it is to follow the directions the creators of this rom give you.
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U need to listen to people that have been there done it.....wow, I have not herd somone so resistant to help... remember u have come here for help.... get a grip man and start listening. ..:thumbup:
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twanskys204 said:
U need to listen to people that have been there done it.....wow, I have not herd somone so resistant to help... remember u have come here for help.... get a grip man and start listening. ..:thumbup:
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+1000
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twanskys204 said:
U need to listen to people that have been there done it.....wow, I have not herd somone so resistant to help... remember u have come here for help.... get a grip man and start listening. ..:thumbup:
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:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:++++1
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