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noobie to the GS3

hey guys im new to the s3 i was on my vzw gnex and im now on tmobile with the s3.
and i wanted to know what you guys think the best way to root it i have used odin on my old droid charge before
so odin wont be an issue to me. and a good rom to use
il end up trying a few for awhile so im open to recommandations
thanks

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1771687
Enjoy.
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If you're gonna jump straight into ROMs, then flashing a recovery with odin and then a ROM would be the easiest and fastest
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Mate, don't forget to make a backup through whichever recovery you choose to use and backup your apps with Titanium Backup.
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IXChicharitoXI said:
Mate, don't forget to make a backup through whichever recovery you choose to use and backup your apps with Titanium Backup.
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if i have a titanium backup file from my gnex can use that file on my s3?? or no??

serio22 said:
If you're gonna jump straight into ROMs, then flashing a recovery with odin and then a ROM would be the easiest and fastest
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i was thinking of staying rooted stock for a bit than back that up if i ever flash a rom
or are there really good "stockish" TW roms?? so i dont lose the features it comes with ??

Alpha_wolf said:
i was thinking of staying rooted stock for a bit than back that up if i ever flash a rom
or are there really good "stockish" TW roms?? so i dont lose the features it comes with ??
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There's one I think that's is completely stock just debloated.. But if you don't care about that or would rather do it yourself, then just follow the link in the first response
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serio22 said:
There's one I think that's is completely stock just debloated.. But if you don't care about that or would rather do it yourself, then just follow the link in the first response
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cool thanx

Dont forget to backup your imei once you are rooted. People have lost their imei by flashing ROMs and have to go through a list of steps in order to get it back. Just download this app and make a backup, if you ever lose your imei just open the app and restore your imei.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.j.y.daddy.customizer
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707BeastMode707 said:
Dont forget to backup your imei once you are rooted. People have lost their imei by flashing ROMs and have to go through a list of steps in order to get it back. Just download this app and make a backup, if you ever lose your imei just open the app and restore your imei.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.j.y.daddy.customizer
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Yup yup
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re: rooting
Alpha_wolf said:
hey guys im new to the s3 i was on my vzw gnex and im now on tmobile with the s3.
and i wanted to know what you guys think the best way to root it i have used odin on my old droid charge before
so odin wont be an issue to me. and a good rom to use
il end up trying a few for awhile so im open to recommandations
thanks
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Easy and sure way to root your phone - Here is s step by step guide:
After you have followed these instructions your phone will be in the same condition
as it was the day you have purchased it except with the benefit of being rooted.
Download the stock-rooted Samsung Galaxy S3 Jellybean v4.1.1 T999 firmware: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390169635556426451
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: 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!

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haha my bad i started it as a general thing than turned in to asking my bad

Misterjunky said:
Easy and sure way to root your phone - Here is s step by step guide:
After you have followed these instructions your phone will be in the same condition
as it was the day you have purchased it except with the benefit of being rooted.
Download the stock-rooted Samsung Galaxy S3 Jellybean v4.1.1 T999 firmware: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390169635556426451
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: 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!
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thanx i remembered that from my hold droid charge days but the refresh was needed alot lol thanx

Alpha_wolf said:
thanx i remembered that from my hold droid charge days but the refresh was needed alot lol thanx
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If you want the latest stock,rooted rom look for Jovi's newest rom here ...its the latest tmo release from a few days ago
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2276645
If you want a custom rom that was debloated and more stable than any rom I have evr ran then try out Evil1arts Wicked v10 here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1804260
I have used Wicked roms for months any never had any issues at all... very solid developer and great help in the thread!
I just started using the rom Jovi put out yesterday to try out multiwindow and its cool but not something I need...I will be going back to Wicked V10 after i test out the battery and performance of this new Tmo 4.1.2 rom a few days

majic12 said:
If you want the latest stock,rooted rom look for Jovi's newest rom here ...its the latest tmo release from a few days ago
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2276645
If you want a custom rom that was debloated and more stable than any rom I have evr ran then try out Evil1arts Wicked v10 here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1804260
I have used Wicked roms for months any never had any issues at all... very solid developer and great help in the thread!
I just started using the rom Jovi put out yesterday to try out multiwindow and its cool but not something I need...I will be going back to Wicked V10 after i test out the battery and performance of this new Tmo 4.1.2 rom a few days
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oh kewl thanx oh and im going on along trip would the zerolemon 7000MAH battery worth it

Alpha_wolf said:
oh kewl thanx oh and im going on along trip would the zerolemon 7000MAH battery worth it
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I cant answer that... Ive never used an extended battery but can tell you if you want great battery life try out Wicked V10 rom...
When I travel I always have a charger near me but Wicked V10 was getting me amazing battery life...I never needed a charger midday

majic12 said:
I cant answer that... Ive never used an extended battery but can tell you if you want great battery life try out Wicked V10 rom...
When I travel I always have a charger near me but Wicked V10 was getting me amazing battery life...I never needed a charger midday
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well on my gnex with vzw i got 20 hrs with 2hrs screen time on normal use so im expecting that to get better with the s3

Which roms have OTA Updater included?

Someone is asking to have their S3 for T-Mo rooted. I would like to load a ROM that has OTA Updater included and also as close to stock as possible. This person is much more of a N0ob than myself. The reason for OTA is to hopefully alleviate the problem of constantly downloading and flashing manually.
Thanks in advance.
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Don't root it for them. Just my opinion. Because once you do, every problem they have becomes your problem.

Aerowinder said:
Don't root it for them. Just my opinion. Because once you do, every problem they have becomes your problem.
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+1

I was thinking the same thing. That's the same exact reason why I haven't rooted my wife's Note 2. I was hoping since if there was a ROM supported by OTA, then I could be slightly idiot proof. Might be wishful thinking on my part.
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It isn't cause those sometimes just give false updates which you hear about constantly and then if it does update but it has an issue its your issue and so on and so on. Its a vicious cycle. I walk my brother through it cause he's my bro and I got his back but my friends are dumb lol.
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re: latest stock rooted rom
samsneed69 said:
Someone is asking to have their S3 for T-Mo rooted. I would like to load a ROM that has OTA Updater included and also as close to stock as possible. This person is much more of a N0ob than myself. The reason for OTA is to hopefully alleviate the problem of constantly downloading and flashing manually.
Thanks in advance.
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Here is the best way to have the latest and greatest stock pre-rooted samsung rom.
Yes you read right, this is stock and it's the pre-rooted Samsung Touchwiz Jellybean v4.1.2 firmware.
Download the newest pre-rooted Samsung Galaxy S3 T999 Jellybean v4.1.2 rom here: T999_UVDMD5
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: OdinForWindows
• 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 take a long time during boot, this is normal and you must be patient!!!)
Good Luck!

CM10.1 has a built in updater that's very easy to use.
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[Q] Noob question :)

To start off my name's Gerry.
I have an sgh-t999v from videotron in Montreal. I would like to root my phone and just want to make sure I'm downloading the right file.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1771687
I'm running completely stock 4.1.1 at the moment. Do I have to use the version 4.1.1 or can I use the 4.1.2 for videotron ?
I follow the directions from the same page right?
I ask because I've already tried doing this with instructions from here and it ended disastrously .
http://galaxys3root.com/galaxy-s3-root/how-to-root-t-mobile-galaxy-s3-sgh-t999/
Phone crashed twice then could not get out of download mode.
I ended up finding a stock rom from sprint that I flashed with ODIN.
My counter is now at 9 I believe. I just want to make sure this will work because I don't want to have to go through the bs all over again.
Any insight as to how to make it even easier than it already looks would be greatly appreciated thanks.

4.1.1 or 4.1.2, either is fine. download the root66 file for your phone.
Extract the root66 tar file from the .7z file you downloaded.
Put phone into download mode [ with phone off, hold vol. down + home + power ], connect to computer and open Odin.
once in odin click the PDA field and select the root66 tar you downloaded.
Leave Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checked.
click start and
when done let phone reboot.
If you have issues flashing with Odin please ensure you are using the microusb cable that came with the phone, users have had issues using other cables.
you can stop here if you just want root.
If you want to flash custom ROMs, download ROM manager from play store to flash the clockworkmods recovery.
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ayeitschris said:
4.1.1 or 4.1.2, either is fine. download the root66 file for your phone.
Extract the root66 tar file from the .7z file you downloaded.
Put phone into download mode [ with phone off, hold vol. down + home + power ], connect to computer and open Odin.
once in odin click the PDA field and select the root66 tar you downloaded.
Leave Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checked.
click start and
when done let phone reboot.
If you have issues flashing with Odin please ensure you are using the microusb cable that came with the phone, users have had issues using other cables.
you can stop here if you just want root.
If you want to flash custom ROMs, download ROM manager from play store to flash the clockworkmods recovery.
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When I click on the links to download it doesn't let me.
Brings me here
{"INFO":"failed posted hashcheck","SOLUTION":"please make sure you have javascript enabled for androidfilehost.com. Hit the back button, enable javascript and try again please. we promise we are probably not doing anything nefarious. maybe. no promises though."}

Try using a different browser, like chrome or firefox (if you are not already using one of them) It seems your current browser settings are not properly set. So downloading a different browser could just save you some time and allow you to enjoy the almighty rootness of your S3!!

ayeitschris said:
If you want to flash custom ROMs, download ROM manager from play store to flash the clockworkmods recovery.
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For the T999V and T999L, its best to not use Rom Manager or Goo Manager. There are a number of flashables that will only flash if you are using the d2tmo (T999) recovery. Using one of those apps will install d2can or d2ltetmo.
Easiest way is to download either TWRP or CWM (both are good, its up to you which) and flash in Odin right after you flash root66.
You'll want to download one with the .tar.md5 extension. Flash in Odin the exact same way you flash the firmware.
You don't have to do this, but its better for broader compatibility.
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Thanks a lot!!!!
I used the CWM method and all is good
As for roms.I have just downloaded WICKED and am in the middle of flashing it . Anything I need to look out for ? Any roms you would suggest ?

MtlGalaxy said:
Thanks a lot!!!!
I used the CWM method and all is good
As for roms.I have just downloaded WICKED and am in the middle of flashing it . Anything I need to look out for ? Any roms you would suggest ?
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nice. one tip, never ever flash roms for the international galaxy s3 (i9300).
wicked is a pretty good rom, was using it before i moved onto 4.2.2 aosp

ayeitschris said:
nice. one tip, never ever flash roms for the international galaxy s3 (i9300).
wicked is a pretty good rom, was using it before i moved onto 4.2.2 aosp
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I flashed WICKED but no luck . The camera wouldn't work and couldn't connect to the network either maybe I'm doing something wrong . The phone is rooted but I've flashed 2 Rom now and no luck . Does anyone have a link for Rom that are just for the T999v model? Maybe I'm not looking in the right place.

If you flashed your stock kernel the camera wouldve probably worked. If you can't find one, ill make a zip for you a little later. Its usually tge kernel on stuff like that.
An no there are zero roms built only for the T999V. Everyone else has been doing fine with what's available.
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DocHoliday77 said:
If you flashed your stock kernel the camera wouldve probably worked. If you can't find one, ill make a zip for you a little later. Its usually tge kernel on stuff like that.
An no there are zero roms built only for the T999V. Everyone else has been doing fine with what's available.
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Is there a rom that you would work on my phone that you could recommend then
please. it is greatly appreciated.

Just look at the ones that seem to get the most discussion. As far as I was aware, wicked worked fine for just about everyone, so I'd say just try another with similar features you want. If it doesn't work maybe another T999V user can give you a clue as to what you might be missing, if anything. I haven't tried most of them so I'm going by what I hear others say. There are several very good ones to choose from. I'd just start trying them each for a few days to see if any work well for you.
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MtlGalaxy said:
I flashed WICKED but no luck . The camera wouldn't work and couldn't connect to the network either maybe I'm doing something wrong . The phone is rooted but I've flashed 2 Rom now and no luck . Does anyone have a link for Rom that are just for the T999v model? Maybe I'm not looking in the right place.
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When I flashed a rom different from the stock rom I also had issues with the camera.
Option 1:
- You can try dialing *#34971539# (don't forget the * in front) and then selecting your Phone/CAM FW Ver Check
- Once you do that, a little box on the bottom will tell you your Rear Camera Firmware. You have to make sure that they match. If not, you can install the proper firmware (look around on the forums, I know its there)
- Extract the file to the root of your storage and then after that dial *#34971539# and select the second option. This should write the firmware onto your phone
- Exit out and then redial *#34971539# again and select the Phone/CAM FM Ver Check and see if the firmware are both matching. If they are, reboot the phone and it should work again
Option 2:
- If you are running a different rom and stock kernel, the camera may not work so you should probably flash the ktoonsez kernel (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1871946) I ran into this problem and after installing this kernel and changing my firmware my camera worked again
I hoped that help you out

dannytron said:
When I flashed a rom different from the stock rom I also had issues with the camera.
Option 1:
- You can try dialing *#34971539# (don't forget the * in front) and then selecting your Phone/CAM FW Ver Check
- Once you do that, a little box on the bottom will tell you your Rear Camera Firmware. You have to make sure that they match. If not, you can install the proper firmware (look around on the forums, I know its there)
- Extract the file to the root of your storage and then after that dial *#34971539# and select the second option. This should write the firmware onto your phone
- Exit out and then redial *#34971539# again and select the Phone/CAM FM Ver Check and see if the firmware are both matching. If they are, reboot the phone and it should work again
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Sorry, but Ive got to correct a couple of things here. This hasn't worked since at least a couple of updates ago. The firmware write option is locked. Also, you said to extract the file? Do you mean the option to perform the fw dump? This doesn't create a file you can see, use or flash that I've ever found. Not sure what you mean by this. Sorry it just doesn't make sense.
This is the correct way, if it were working.
Chose Cam to Phone FW Ver Check, if the camera firmware is older than the Phone firmware, then you would choose Phone to Cam FW Write. Thats it.
The dump, I believe basically created a fw img dump on one of the underlying partitions. No one ever reported finding it.
Anyway, I believe it was when we updated to LJA that we lost the ability to update the camera firmware. Also, the camera FW is not the device firmware, just so you know.
If you know something different I'm glad to hear it, I'm just not sure what you are trying to tell people to do...
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I flashed Dandroid this morning and am loving it so far.
Completely trouble free. The only thing I ask is how do I keep all my apps that i've bought ? Or do I just have to keep downloading them from playstore ?

[ROM] Touchwiz [4.4.2] [NA1] Leak

Model: GT-I9505
Country: Open Europe
Version: Android 4.4.2
Changelist: 276328
Build date: Thu, 2 Jan 2014 23:30:51 +0000
Product Code: OXA
PDA: I9505XXUFNA1
CSC: I9505OXAFNA1
MODEM: I9505XXUFNA1
Download: I9505XXUFNA1_I9505OXAFNA1_I9505XXUFNA1_OXA.zip
NOTE
- You are doing this at your OWN risk. I am not responsible if you brick your device or your cat eats your phone.
- This test firmware will NOT increase your binary counter NOR void your warranty.
- This test firmware is a pre-release build and not official from Samsung.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Extract (unzip) the firmware file
- Download Odin3 v3.09 (From here or here)
- Extract Odin .ZIP file
- Open Odin3 v3.09
- Restart phone in download mode (Press and hold Home + Power + Volume down buttons)
- Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
- Add I9505XXUFNA1_I9505OXAFNA1_I9505XXUFNA1_HOME.tar.md5 to AP
- Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked
- Click start button, sit back and wait a few minutes.
- If you encounter any issues with the firmware (Any FC, Bootloop etc)
- Boot into recovery mode (Home+power+vol up)
- Choose to wipe/factory reset. (THIS WILL ERASE ALL OF YOUR DATA INCLUDING YOUR INTERNAL SD CARD!)
- Then choose reboot and you should be good to go!
[SOURCE: http://www.sammobile.com/2014/01/10...kitkat-test-firmware-for-galaxy-s4-gt-i9505/]
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Now Rooting
-This may or may not void your warranty or increase your flash counter
-- You are doing this at your OWN risk. We are not responsible if you brick your device or your cat eats your phone.
INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1 - Download CF-Auto-Root Android 4.4.2 Package with SuperSU fix (check the link above) for Samsung Galaxy S4 to computer and extract the zip file.
Step 2 - Download ODIN v3.07 which is needed to root Android 4.4.2 on Galaxy S4 I9505.
Step 3 - Switch OFF the phone and boot it into Download Mode. To do so, press and hold Volume Down and Home buttons together, and then tap Power button until the construction Android robot with a triangle icon appears on screen. Hit the Power button again to confirm entry into Download Mode.
Step 4 - Launch ODIN on computer and connect your phone to it while the phone is still in Download Mode.
Step 5 - When the phone connects successfully, one of the ID: COM boxes will turn yellow with the COM port number. This process may take some time. So, leave it alone.
Step 6 - Now select the file that needs to be flashed or installed on your phone, which can be found among the extracted files in Step 1.
Click on 'PDA' and select the file 'CF-Auto-Root-jflte-jfltexx-gti9505.zip'.
Step 7 - In ODIN, enable Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time options. But, leave all other options at their default settings.
Step 8 - Click Start button in ODIN and let the installation process begin. It should take just a few minutes to complete.
Step 9 – Once the root installation is done, your phone will reboot into Recovery Mode automatically and install the root package files. At this moment, the ID: COM box will also turn green.
Step 10 – Finally, when the home screen boots up, just disconnect your phone from computer.
NOTE: In case the device fails to boot into Recovery Mode automatically (as given in Step 10) or cannot root your device, repeat the entire procedure again.
OPTIONAL: If the issue still persists, repeat the entire tutorial. But, ensure that the Auto Reboot option is unchecked. Then after installation (Step 10), do the following:
Step 11 - Remove battery to Power off the phone forcefully.
Step 12 - Now boot the phone into Recovery mode manually by tapping Volume Up, Home and Power buttons. This will initialize the root process on your phone.
Your Galaxy S4 is now rooted on I9505XXUFNA1 Android 4.4.2 leaked test firmware. Check for SuperSU app in your apps list to verify if root is installed correctly.
[SOURCE: http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/root-galaxy-s4-i9505xxufna1-android-4-4-2-leaked-test-firmware-1431883]
[I can not be held responsible for anything that may or may not happen to your device. ]

I bet it has new (Konx) bootloader. Am I right?

DJ SNap said:
I bet it has new (Konx) bootloader. Am I right?
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... Not sure, I should have an answer for you within the next hour or two due to my bootloader already being voided with the 4.3 one.
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I made it CWM version ,with removed Knox and Bloatware , works perfect.
For now only problem is that I cannot activate init.d support on stock kernel.

DJ SNap said:
I bet it has new (Konx) bootloader. Am I right?
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Without it rooted, according to samsmobile it does not trip thr flash counter, it is unknown if it will if rooted.
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Men we need a modified 4.4 Kernel !!
I spend lots of time to get this rom working as flashable zip
but it's impossible to delete all of knox !!
knox ist in framework and in smali codes
but in a few days i think any devs have a flashable zip

This great for tw lover, one big step ahead for our i9505.
Downloading it now....>:good:

Also, besides a zip, can anyone post screenshots?

Hey people, is it possible to make a cwm flashable ZIP of this without changing anything?
I would like to try to dual boot it as second rom with my 4.4.2 GE rom
Can somebody send me or give a link to download the cwm flashable zip so i don't have to try to make it myself?

arnes_king said:
Hey people, is it possible to make a cwm flashable ZIP of this without changing anything?
I would like to try to dual boot it as second rom with my 4.4.2 GE rom
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It wouldn't fit on ur system partition if u didn't delete stuff.
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ChadBFlores said:
It wouldn't fit on ur system partition if u didn't delete stuff.
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Thanks for your reply but i have almost full 2 GB of free space on system partition, wouldn't that be enough?

Cwm zip? Unless this is just a repost
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Closed Source Project said:
Also, besides a zip, can anyone post screenshots?
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screenshots are there at the bottom of the page http://www.sammobile.com/2014/01/10...-kitkat-test-firmware-for-galaxy-s4-gt-i9505/

Werewolf88 said:
screenshots are there at the bottom of the page http://www.sammobile.com/2014/01/10...-kitkat-test-firmware-for-galaxy-s4-gt-i9505/
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..also on first page

ChadBFlores said:
..also on first page
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Yes, just 3 ))
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Cwm????
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arnes_king said:
Thanks for your reply but i have almost full 2 GB of free space on system partition, wouldn't that be enough?
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2gb free with both gapps and ge installed?? is there something you're not sharing?? haha, jk ...Im saying to put gapps, ge, tw all on the system partition, you wouldn't have enough room unless you del some stuff.

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Cwm????
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Making one now, but it seems to not wanna get past the glowing samsung logo. Probably kernel and init.d issues.
Cooking a new one without init.d to see it that helps.
deodexed
knox removed
zipaligned
busybox

Alright good work! Thanks man!
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i wanna try this out but dont know if i should. any1 found any bugs yet?

(TUTORIAL) How to update to Kit Kat NB4 modem on 4.3 Bootloader

Hello XDA, for those of us that are using the 4.3 bootloader and running an aosp rom, that would like to update to t-mobile's new N900TUVUCNB4 modem WITHOUT updating to new bootloader...follow these instructions. This is what worked for me after a bit of trial and error. My setup prior to this update was- 4.3 bootloader, MI7 firmware, philz recovery, Will's Slim Kat V7, and slimkat gapps 4.4.2.
STEP 1- DO A NANDROID BACK-UP.
STEP 2- DOWNLOAD VISION X3 ROM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559321)
STEP 3- DOWNLOAD CivZ-SnapKat-Rev1.9-sm_n900T-4.4.2 KERNEL (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2613305)
STEP 4- DOWNLOAD TRIANGLE AWAY APK (GOOGLE IT)
STEP 5- COPY ALL 3 ITEMS IN STEPS 2,3,4 TO YOUR EXTERNAL SD CARD. BOOT INTO YOUR CUSTOM RECOVERY. DO A FACTORY DATA WIPE, WIPE CACHE & DALVIK CACHE. FLASH VISION ROM, FLASH CIVZ KERNEL, AND REBOOT. BE PATIENT....BOOT TIME TAKES ABOUT 5MINS. AFTER ROM IS BOOTED...INSTALL TRIANGLE AWAY APK USING A FILE EXPLORER AND RUN THE APP. PHONE WILL SHUT DOWN .
STEP 6- NOW FROM YOUR PC, DOWNLOAD ODIN 307 (http://samsung-updates.com/Odin307.zip). UNZIP DOWNLOAD ON YOUR PC AND OPEN ODIN PROGRAM AND CONNECT YOUR PHONE TO PC IN DOWNLOAD MODE.
STEP 7- DOWNLOAD MODEM.BIN THAT I HAVE EXTRACTED FROM OTA. (https://www.dropbox.com/sh/fx72lner8mud9kq/nXqmHJsfrz/modem.bin) NOW FLASH USING ODIN MAKING SURE MODEM.BIN IS SELECTED UNDER PHONE FILE BUTTON AND CHECKBOX IS CHECKED. MAKE SURE NOT TO UNPLUG DEVICE AND WAIT TILL ODIN HAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.
STEP 8- AFTER PHONE HAS REBOOTED. PULL BATTERY AND BOOT INTO BOOTLOADER MODE AGAIN. CONNECT TO PC AND OPEN ODIN AGAIN. MAKE SURE TO HIT RESET BUTTON IN ODIN SO NOTHING IS SELECTED.
STEP 9- DOWNLOAD YOUR CUSTOM RECOVERY OF YOUR CHOOSING...JUST MAKE SURE ITS A .TAR FILE FLASHABLE IN ODIN. FLASH RECOVERY IN ODIN UNDER PDA FILE BUTTON AND CHECKBOX CHECKED.
STEP 10- AND FINALLY, PERFORM A CLEAN WIPE & INSTALL OF THE CUSTOM ROM YOU WERE USING PRIOR TO THIS TUTORIAL.
ENJOY!!

What's the benefits of the new modem?

Updated modems usually offer improved signal receptions and faster data speeds
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jasonmastertech said:
Updated modems usually offer improved signal receptions and faster data speeds
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I need a zip file
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Sorry brother for 2 reasons...1- not sure if a zip would work in this case. And 2, more importantly, I don't know how to make a flashable zip yet...lol. ;(
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Will this work on TW based and not aosp?
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Yes
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Thank you sir
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Anyone interested for instructions on how I updated to new kit Kat NB4 modem firmware while keeping on 4.3 boot loader (old device tree) and this rom? Will , awesome work bro! Many thanks.
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Can you tell me why we can't just skip all of the installing of new ROM's and Triangle Away, and go straight to this step:
STEP 7- DOWNLOAD MODEM.BIN THAT I HAVE EXTRACTED FROM OTA. (https://www.dropbox.com/sh/fx72lner8...sfrz/modem.bin) NOW FLASH USING ODIN MAKING SURE MODEM.BIN IS SELECTED UNDER PHONE FILE BUTTON AND CHECKBOX IS CHECKED. MAKE SURE NOT TO UNPLUG DEVICE AND WAIT TILL ODIN HAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.
If that is all it takes to install the new modem, then why not just do that step?
Confused....

Is there anyway you could extract the 4.3 boot loader for me? I would like to try to get back on the 4.3 boot loader with this method or give it a try at least. TIA
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Can you tell me why we can't just skip all of the installing of new ROM's and Triangle Away, and go straight to this step:
STEP 7- DOWNLOAD MODEM.BIN THAT I HAVE EXTRACTED FROM OTA. (https://www.dropbox.com/sh/fx72lner8...sfrz/modem.bin) NOW FLASH USING ODIN MAKING SURE MODEM.BIN IS SELECTED UNDER PHONE FILE BUTTON AND CHECKBOX IS CHECKED. MAKE SURE NOT TO UNPLUG DEVICE AND WAIT TILL ODIN HAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.
If that is all it takes to install the new modem, then why not just do that step?
Confused....
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That is correct. All you need to do is flash the modem.bin in ODIN, nothing else and you will have the NB4 radio. And no, you cannot flash the modem via the recovery kernel (it appears to be locked), you have to be in download mode and I have not tried heimdall, so cannot tell you if that works.

dont bother updating the modem. it doesnt help. i am currently getting my third replacement device due to the lte signal issue. my sisters optimus f6 has a -86dbm lte signal while our notes are always over -100dbm. they said the kitkat update would fix the issue how ever it hasnt. the signal bars will show you as having a full signal but if you take note of the actuall signal strength before and after you will see it infact does not change. you can install the modem itself with out the other steps atleast i did on my secondary device but like i said its pointless. there is a power control feature built into these phones that are robbing us of our beloved lte. ril.modem.lte.powercontrol i tried to set it to false and off but nothing really seams to affect it. i personally believe samsung messed up with the antenna on this device. dont believe do it for yourself and please let me know. maybe i have just gotten two shotty devices in a row. but we shall see.......

Noted, I will do a before and after test when I get home.
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so i took the back cover off the phone to expose the internals. so no antenna on the device at all....guess what -106dbm with the antenna i get -104dbm samsung might want to rethink this antenna design cus we pretty much just dont have an antenna.........

Can we revert back to the old modem? I don't know if it's this modem or if it's a rom issue but I can't record video on TW roms. Yup. Just tried Tweaked and XNote. They both can't record video. Recording failed. I hope I can go back to the old modem.

okay 90% battery level is before and other is after the modem update.
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nunyabiziz said:
View attachment 2625837View attachment 2625839 okay 90% battery level is before and other is after the modem update.
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that is amazing though that is with att. i have wondered about att's service with these phones. i know with my sisters optimus i can roam on atts network but cant do any sorta roaming with my note. i really hope that its just my phone will know more tomorrow as they are shipping me my third device. im really considering telling tmo to f off and just sim unlocking this device and using a att mvno.......

Can this modem be used on the vzw note 3? i have the dev edition, and was thinking about trying this modem out but i don't want to if there's no point. I figure it won't work, however i'm not certain. Thanks in advance!

Anyone have the MI7 modem handy to grab. Also has anyone tried odin back/forth on MI7/NB4?