Root att galaxy s3 on Mac - AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III

So there's no way of doing this? Theres a way for the international one. I can't be the only person with MacBook and sgs3.
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here's what I did
Download virtual box for free. download windows 8 preview, free.
run windows in a VM done

Thanks. Just one thing what does vm stand for
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Virtual machine. Aka virtual box session.

Hi!
I did it this way with my SGH-I747[m] with Telus Mobility in Canada and it worked fine!
It doesn't trip the counter either.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1827518
Michael

Thanks both of you! Ok so I'm running Windows 8 on virtual box do what way did you root now? Is there just one way like the iPhone jail break our is there many?
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Use the root no trip method. Just flash an image via Odin then install a recovery. It's a sticky in the development section.

antiflagtuzo said:
Thanks both of you! Ok so I'm running Windows 8 on virtual box do what way did you root now? Is there just one way like the iPhone jail break our is there many?
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Well my method is from the Terminal in OS X so no need to any VMs, but you can use Odin also. Just depends if you want to use Mac or PC.

How do you root using terminal? Any links? Thanks
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antiflagtuzo said:
How do you root using terminal? Any links? Thanks
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Like I said earlier, here's the link for rooting using Terminal and MAKE SURE you have adb installed, really the android-sdk with all platform tools.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1827518

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Going to be getting the Epic 4G Touch in a week or so and I have a problem. My laptop crapped out 2,000 miles from my home. Is there a way to root the phone with out pc access?
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radtranceman said:
Going to be getting the Epic 4G Touch in a week or so and I have a problem. My laptop crapped out 2,000 miles from my home. Is there a way to root the phone with out pc access?
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Yep borrow a computer from someone ....
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LoL all ready have a few messages out just thought I'd ask. thanks
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You might be able to do it with Mobil Odin but it's always risky downloading big tar files or roms on your phone.
I'd just wait to get to a PC so its done right and safely. I know how it feels man, running rooted stock, its like wanting to get laid but no females are at the party.
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You might be able to do it with Mobil Odin but it's always risky downloading big tar files or roms on your phone.
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Don't u need root permission to use mobile Odin?
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Yup, mobile odin can inject root and install the ROM, assuming you already have root. If you don't you need one of the traditional methods.
Nobody better to clarify this than the master of root, sfhub
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Nobody better to clarify this than the master of root, sfhub
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LOL epic touch extrodinaire, the man, the legend, sfhub
Root like a BOSS!

Flashing but "waiting on device"

Using the awesome toolkit but says waiting on device. It is in fast boot mode says "start" on the screen and is plugged into computer. What am I missing ?
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Did you install the drivers first?
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Use the PDA.net drivers , I had the same issue
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Do the drivers install when running the galaxy nexus tool kit? Also which drivers? Yes, I am a moron!
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swid441 said:
Do the drivers install when running the galaxy nexus tool kit? Also which drivers? Yes, I am a moron!
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Here's a suggestion: forget the toolkit and do whatever it is you want to do yourself. There are guides everywhere. And you will learn something in the process.
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swid441 said:
Do the drivers install when running the galaxy nexus tool kit? Also which drivers? Yes, I am a moron!
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I used the PDAnet drivers... http://junefabrics.com/android/index.php
Also, ditch the toolkit. -_-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529058 I followed this guide.
Got it!
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Delete.
efrant said:
Here's a suggestion: forget the toolkit and do whatever it is you want to do yourself. There are guides everywhere. And you will learn something in the process.
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Werd. Those toolkits are largely a very bad idea IMO. It's lowering the bar of entry in to advanced things that shouldn't be lowered. When something goes wrong instead of knowing the proper way to use the android debugging tools, people only know how to click on buttons and get stuck.
There is a reason Google didn't make a gui to do these things... hacking one in is in bad taste IMO.
Once you root manually once you'll realize how few steps there really are. I've been using the toolkit ever since because its quick. Basically all you need to do is just unlock the bootloader. Put the ROM you want on the phone. Flash clockwork through fastboot and then flash the rom from clockwork (or twrp). You don't really have to go to the trouble of rooting the stock ROM if that's what your endgoal is. Its a few pointless extra steps if your just going to flash over it anyways.

Mac user looking to root my SGSIII from ATT

I don't know where to start, I saw a video on how to root with US SGSIII root file but the file is not available, where can I download it and if anyone has used a Mac and can give me some tips I would really appreciate it. I also, checked the wiki and did search but couldn't find anything.
Your going to have a hard time rooting with a mac, no Odin support. Just try a windows computer. There not to hard to find
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Thanks a lot, I'll try Bootcamp and see how it goes. Basically I should start with Odin right?
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Yes. I believe there us an sgs3 toolkit in developer's section that can root it too. I have not used this method so I can't tell you how well it works
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I have not done this to my shiny new s3 yet, but on my Captivate i would just use Heimdal instead if Odin on my mac....just something to look into
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Caz666 said:
I have not done this to my shiny new s3 yet, but on my Captivate i would just use Heimdal instead if Odin on my mac....just something to look into
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Heimdal is not yesterday compatible with the s3
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Bro u will have hell, I have a MacBook pro and it won't even read the phone anymore... I have to use my old dusty laptop
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No need to use ODIN or Heimdal
Follow instructions on this post. It works perfectly
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1827518
Good luck
So wait - is there no other way at the moment to root a GS3 on a Mac? I usually don't mind experimenting with terminal, but damn that seems involved/risky.
alias3800 said:
So wait - is there no other way at the moment to root a GS3 on a Mac? I usually don't mind experimenting with terminal, but damn that seems involved/risky.
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to be honest, the easiest way is to just borrow a pc for the initial rooting using odin. afterwards, you can just use adb on your mac to copy files to and from your phone.
Just install a 30 day trial of Fusion or Parallels, load up Windows and you're on your way.
Just download everything you need onto a flash drive walk into a best buy Walmart or target and do it there. Takes 5 minutes
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pussyliquor said:
Just download everything you need onto a flash drive walk into a best buy Walmart or target and do it there. Takes 5 minutes
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hahah made my day, your gonna need drivers and odin!
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hahah made my day, your gonna need drivers and odin!
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Take those with you too. Lmao. I can compile it all in a zip for you if you want haha.
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Tutorial: How to Root, Install Custom Recovery and ROM on Samsung Galaxy Note 2 II

Hey guys
I just made this video on how to install a custom recovery, root, and install a custom ROM on the Samsung Galaxy Note II 2. Hopefully it helps some people out.
Thanks for the video
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Mskips toolkit makes this redundant. 1 click and all of that is done before your video is even finished
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janjannsen99 said:
Mskips toolkit makes this redundant. 1 click and all of that is done before your video is even finished
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Have you seen a video with the 4.1.0 version of Mskip's toolkit?
I've seen the 2.0.0 version installed/rooted via Youtube, but I've read some concerning posts about people getting stuck with the 4.1.0 version of the toolkit.
Nope haven't heard any problems with his toolkits. I've been using them since he started making them. They are safe. You have to remember that 99 percent of the people don't even know or need to have root access number one and number 2 they can't comprehend computer systems anyways. When I was in engineering school for computers 90 percent of all problems were caused by the end user. Devices don't break their serves.
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Nope haven't heard any problems with his toolkits. I've been using them since he started making them. They are safe. You have to remember that 99 percent of the people don't even know or need to have root access number one and number 2 they can't comprehend computer systems anyways. When I was in engineering school for computers 90 percent of all problems were caused by the end user. Devices don't break their serves.
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Good to know. Thanks.
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Mskips toolkit makes this redundant. 1 click and all of that is done before your video is even finished
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I like to do it by the method I made. I dont really like using tool kits, but thats just me
thanks alot for the info

How to Root 4.4.2 with mac

How do I do this? I never did it with mac only Windows, now that I don't have my PC will it be much different? any link or info on how to would be appreciated
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I think I seen a few threads already where the guys got it to work. Good luck. Search this section just make sure you have time if things go sour.
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Will do thanks!
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ROADKING17 said:
Will do thanks!
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Not gonna lie to you bro seems like a bitc* . try and borrow a friends laptop for an hour and take the easy way
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BACARDILIMON said:
Not gonna lie to you bro seems like a bitc* . try and borrow a friends laptop for an hour and take the easy way
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Yea I'm kinda of seeing that I wonder if parallels will work running Windows
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ROADKING17 said:
Yea I'm kinda of seeing that I wonder if parallels will work running Windows
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?????? No idea what u said lol.
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BACARDILIMON said:
?????? No idea what u said lol.
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It's a virtual machine that runs Windows on mac
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ROADKING17 said:
It's a virtual machine that runs Windows on mac
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I see yeah it has issues. I read it last week
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ROADKING17 said:
How do I do this? I never did it with mac only Windows, now that I don't have my PC will it be much different? any link or info on how to would be appreciated
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You can download 14 day free try from Parallel. To partition your HD.Then install windows
From experience, Vmware will give complications and always fail if trying to root
Or you can just find a windows os from someone/somewhere
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Yea I'm kinda of seeing that I wonder if parallels will work running Windows
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Works perfectly in parallels. That's how I do it.
Note that you MUST use windows 7 or xp though. Win8 has bad drivers for usb under parallels and won't work with odin. Win 7 works perfectly though.
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toastido said:
Works perfectly in parallels. That's how I do it.
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When I connect my note 3 will it be recognized in parallels when opened and not mac?
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ROADKING17 said:
When I connect my note 3 will it be recognized in parallels when opened and not mac?
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It'll ask you which to connect to if the vm is running.
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ROADKING17 said:
When I connect my note 3 will it be recognized in parallels when opened and not mac?
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Yes it'll ask you if you want to connect to Mac or win. Make sure you have USB debugging enable in developers option. It'll load drivers automatically.
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Just finished with VM on my Mac Flashed 4.4.2, and then rooted it, and installed twrp and everything went great was simple ass pie thanks everyone who replied now on to flash a ROM!
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Have you tried Heimdall?? It's supposed to work as an alternative to Odin
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Anonymous777 said:
Have you tried Heimdall?? It's supposed to work as an alternative to Odin
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I was going to I have it installed but had second thoughts only reason being I have never used it.
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Anonymous777 said:
Have you tried Heimdall?? It's supposed to work as an alternative to Odin
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Unless they've fixed it, heimdall doesn't work with 4.4.2 on gn3
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