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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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
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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
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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
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Here is the torrent that is being shared to ease the original link. Created by carrett. This is an 727 skyrocket leak so autorotation will be off
Thanks and fast. Lets root this, can we Odin cwm?
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR ICS FLASHING ARE.
1. DOWNLOAD ODIN AND MAKE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR USB CABLE WITH YOU FOR DOING THIS. ONCE DOWNLOADED ODIN THEN UNZIP AND SAVE IT ON DESKTOP, NOW GO AHEAD OPEN ODIN.
2. MAKE SURE THERE IS NO CHECKMARK ON RE-PARTITION
3. CLICK ON PHONE AND FIND THE FILE IF ITS ZIPPED THEN UNZIP IT.
4. GO INTO DOWNLOAD MODE BY TURNING THE PHONE OFF AND THEN POWER + VOLUME DOWN BUTTON PRESSSED. THAT'LL TAKE YOU TO DOWNLOAD MODE.
5. ONCE IN DOWNLOAD MODE GO BACK TO YOUR COMPUTER AND PRESS START AND LET IT FLASH DON'T PULL YOUR PLUG AND LET THE PHONE RESTART BY ITSELF. ONCE DONE..
YOU'VE JUST FLASHED ICS WITHOUT "ROOT" AT THIS MOMENT..
SHOULD YOU WANNA GO BACK TO GB THEN YOU NEED TO FIND A STOCK 2.3.5 .TAR .ZIP FILE WHICH WE HAVE ON TOP PINNED WITH AT&T AND ROGERS STOCK . JUST FLASH THAT VIA ODIN AGAIN SAME PROCEDURE WAY AND YOU'RE GOOD AND BACK ON 2.3.5.
ALSO AS POSTED BY SOLICE . PLEASE MAKE A BACKUP OF INTERNAL SD CARD IT WIPES IT. THANKS
mod feel free to post this and modify it better for new users. THANK YOU
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This does not work on the T989, don't waste your time.
joserblue said:
This does not work on the T989, don't waste your time.
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Its been confirmed for at least one user.
But those instructions that wali01x posted dont even work on the skyrocket much less a t989 so dont bother with that.
Well they already rooted and pulled heimdall files check this out look at bottom. It is updating every time I check rootzwiki so someones working on it
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...taWKBQ&usg=AFQjCNHKHHIw4QTGW2kwy3UoOPm1pLlJOg
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Well they already rooted and pulled heimdall files check this out look at bottom. It is updating every time I check rootzwiki so someones working on it
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...taWKBQ&usg=AFQjCNHKHHIw4QTGW2kwy3UoOPm1pLlJOg
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thats the image that they are planning on using for a system dump
jim93 said:
thats the image that they are planning on using for a system dump
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Shaweeeeeet. hopefully soon. Hopefully this shuts all the noobs up with "whens ics coming" threads and people stop bickering
jim93 said:
Its been confirmed for at least one user.
But those instructions that wali01x posted dont even work on the skyrocket much less a t989 so dont bother with that.
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Which user?? It has only soft and hard bricked 989s
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Got my JB update today, I was rooted stock before, and the install went fine without any problems.
After the update, my Quadrant score went down dramatically, from 4500 (stock rooted ICS) to 3700 JB.
So I did a factory reset and all hell breaks loose. I dont seem to have 4G anymore, although the 4G signs is showing on the top. Play store, Maps, Navigations, etc wont load (maybe since I dont internet it wont load?). After noticing all these problems, I did another factory reset.
And now I cant even sign in to Google.
Seriously, I never thought an OTA upgrade would mess up my phone.
Can anyone shine a light my way?
Thanks.
I had a similar problem with the OTA LH2 on a rooted stock ICS , I couldn't connect WIFI, a lot of apps weren't working properly. After 4-5 factory resets, still no go. My only option was to use ODIN and reinstall the complete firmware that way, and all was back to normal. Im pretty sure this happened because of OTA over a rooted device. Worth a try I think.. Good luck.
Odin the update like above then enter recovery and wipe again, sucks you got a messed up download.
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Roamin64 said:
I had a similar problem with the OTA LH2 on a rooted stock ICS , I couldn't connect WIFI, a lot of apps weren't working properly. After 4-5 factory resets, still no go. My only option was to use ODIN and reinstall the complete firmware that way, and all was back to normal. Im pretty sure this happened because of OTA over a rooted device. Worth a try I think.. Good luck.
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Thanks! Yup, wifi wont work, 4G wont work. I think, like you, ODIN is my only option at this point.
Should I use this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1991255
So how do I odin that zip file to my phone?
arthaz28 said:
Thanks! Yup, wifi wont work, 4G wont work. I think, like you, ODIN is my only option at this point.
Should I use this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1991255
So how do I odin that zip file to my phone?
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Unzip the odin file, turn the device off, holding volume down, home button and then the power button, the phone should go into download mode, start odin up, connect the phone via usb, hit the pda option, then browse to the file you downloaded and unzipped, the md5 file should be the only file showing up, select it and hit start.
Phone will auto restart upon completion.
Edit: Don't use that file, use this: https://hotfile.com/get/179444770/50a3b770/48ddf5f/T999UVDLJA_T999TMBDLJA_TMB.zip
arthaz28 said:
Got my JB update today, I was rooted stock before, and the install went fine without any problems.
After the update, my Quadrant score went down dramatically, from 4500 (stock rooted ICS) to 3700 JB.
So I did a factory reset and all hell breaks loose. I dont seem to have 4G anymore, although the 4G signs is showing on the top. Play store, Maps, Navigations, etc wont load (maybe since I dont internet it wont load?). After noticing all these problems, I did another factory reset.
And now I cant even sign in to Google.
Seriously, I never thought an OTA upgrade would mess up my phone.
Can anyone shine a light my way?
Thanks.
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I was stock rooted. Updated. Cwm said it failed but it gave me the option to flash untrusted zip. Flashed. Works flaws less. No problems
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Dark Nightmare said:
Unzip the odin file, turn the device off, holding volume down, home button and then the power button, the phone should go into download mode, start odin up, connect the phone via usb, hit the pda option, then browse to the file you downloaded and unzipped, the md5 file should be the only file showing up, select it and hit start.
Phone will auto restart upon completion.
Edit: Don't use that file, use this: https://hotfile.com/get/179444770/50a3b770/48ddf5f/T999UVDLJA_T999TMBDLJA_TMB.zip
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Welcome dark!
Im a lil salty myself. I love the update except i get a little screen flicker when i scroll up and down sometimes (disabling hw overlay aka project butter fixes) and the call quality kind of downgraded slightly. I love everything else so far.
Mobile Odin is your friend to the OP. Took me 10 min or so
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Perfect example of why I always say to do firmware upgrades either OTA (if 100% stock unrooted) or Odin.
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Dark Nightmare said:
Unzip the odin file, turn the device off, holding volume down, home button and then the power button, the phone should go into download mode, start odin up, connect the phone via usb, hit the pda option, then browse to the file you downloaded and unzipped, the md5 file should be the only file showing up, select it and hit start.
Phone will auto restart upon completion.
Edit: Don't use that file, use this: https://hotfile.com/get/179444770/50a3b770/48ddf5f/T999UVDLJA_T999TMBDLJA_TMB.zip
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Is that file the stock rooted JB OTA? I downloaded the root66 stock rooted OTA: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390169635556426451
But the file that I downloaded has *.7z thus unrecognizable by ODIN's PDA option.
I will download your file now and give it a shot.
Thanks!
arthaz28 said:
Is that file the stock rooted JB OTA? I downloaded the root66 stock rooted OTA: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390169635556426451
But the file that I downloaded has *.7z thus unrecognizable by ODIN's PDA option.
I will download your file now and give it a shot.
Thanks!
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Thats 7zip. Download from 7zip.org and use to extract.
If you want thst stock unrooted on, get it from my fw thread. The download should be a LOT faster than using hotfile
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DocHoliday77 said:
Thats 7zip. Download from 7zip.org and use to extract.
If you want thst stock unrooted on, get it from my fw thread. The download should be a LOT faster than using hotfile
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Ok, I downloaded the *.7z file, extracted, flash it through ODIN and get my wifi to work, and my 4g to work for a brief moment.
Then my 4g stopped working again, and i notice that when i go to Status option in the setting, my device is listed as Modified, whereas for a few minutes after i flashed, it was listed as Normal.
When my device was listed as Normal, my 4g would work, then it switched itself to Modified and it seems that Samsung or Tmo locked my device.
Ugh, I am so bummed!
Modified ststus is jusy becsuse your rooted. It goes away if you revert.
It shouldnt have any bearing on your data though.
What does it say for baseband, network type, and is your imei there?
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I am on stock ICS (Android version 4.0.4)
My baseband version is T999UVLEM
I rooted my phone when I got it at launch, and then put off all the incremental updates until official JB was released for Tmobile. Now that it's released, I'd like to update to. What is the proper way for me to do this? Flash through odin I assume? Will I still be able to keep my root or root the device after JB is installed?
Thanks in advance, I just don't want a nightmare situation like the OP if I flash incorrectly
Darmokk said:
I am on stock ICS (Android version 4.0.4)
My baseband version is T999UVLEM
I rooted my phone when I got it at launch, and then put off all the incremental updates until official JB was released for Tmobile. Now that it's released, I'd like to update to. What is the proper way for me to do this? Flash through odin I assume? Will I still be able to keep my root or root the device after JB is installed?
Thanks in advance, I just don't want a nightmare situation like the OP if I flash incorrectly
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1949687
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GalaxyS3Guy said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1949687
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Thanks for that, it pretty much covers all of my questions.
One that I'm still wondering about though, is can I go straight from rooted UVALEM to the latest JB firmware? Or do I flash back to stock UVALEM and THEN flash JB? Or do I need to flash each incremental update before finally finishing off with JB?
Darmokk said:
Thanks for that, it pretty much covers all of my questions.
One that I'm still wondering about though, is can I go straight from rooted UVALEM to the latest JB firmware? Or do I flash back to stock UVALEM and THEN flash JB? Or do I need to flash each incremental update before finally finishing off with JB?
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Yup! Just Odin flash the full firmware file, not the ota. Use the root66 version to stay rooted.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1949687
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Thanks GG, been a while dude, I've no issues so far with the update, everything is smooth, my playstore acted weird for a bit, then after adding my accounts, it worked fine, weird. Otherwise, I gotta admit I'm loving it.
DocHoliday77 said:
Yup! Just Odin flash the full firmware file, not the ota. Use the root66 version to stay rooted.
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Or they can use the regular firmware file, flash it via mobile odin which roots it for ya, without the hassle and is much faster, I used it so I can say clearly it did an excellent job.
Note: if hotfile is too slow and there are no alternatives, I can upload the full firmware odin file to dev-host for everyone.
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Thanks GG, been a while dude, I've no issues so far with the update, everything is smooth, my playstore acted weird for a bit, then after adding my accounts, it worked fine, weird. Otherwise, I gotta admit I'm loving it.
Or they can use the regular firmware file, flash it via mobile odin which roots it for ya, without the hassle and is much faster, I used it so I can say clearly it did an excellent job.
Note: if hotfile is too slow and there are no alternatives, I can upload the full firmware odin file to dev-host for everyone.
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I always use mobile odin pro. My favorite app! But not everyone wants to pay for it and the free version doesnt have EverRoot.
I usually recommend it, but too many people were updating today so I wanted to stick with what everyone should be willing to do!
Ive already got the stock fw hosted from my account if that helps.
Was one of the first things I did after release. Check the firmware thread in my sig for that Plus more!
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DocHoliday77 said:
Modified ststus is jusy becsuse your rooted. It goes away if you revert.
It shouldnt have any bearing on your data though.
What does it say for baseband, network type, and is your imei there?
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It turns out there was a 4g blackout around my area last night. But I did odin'ed your root66 TMO JB version and it's awesome! I was wondering if you're gonna make the same version with UMS included?
Thanks!
ok so im a noob you all hate me lets get past that please im at your mercy here ive read through all the forums and tried several things but im lost, anyways so i wiped everything on my phone from teamwin and now i have no os my phone just sits on the galaxy page, i can get it to go into download mode but can understand or am not sure where to find roms im thinking all i need to do is download them and put them into my phone using oden but after hours of downloading im apprently dosnloading the wronthing i dont know the last one i downloaded was n7105xxdmb3 ultimate version 1, but i cant find any tar filed or md5 files like odin is looking for all there are is a bunch of system files, someone please help, thanks
Sammobile.com
Go to firmwares.
Download the one for your phone.
Boot into download. Flash with odin.
The file u downlaoded is to be flashed via cwm or twrp. Not via odin. It will be a zip file. Flash the whole zip together.
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hey man thanks a bunch for the reply so i dont see a firmware section but read around in a few forums to go to sam mobile, on sam mobile i believe but im not sure that the model number im looking for is the n7100 if so they do not appear to have firmware for the united states....
NightHawkUndead said:
Sammobile.com
Go to firmwares.
Download the one for your phone.
Boot into download. Flash with odin.
The file u downlaoded is to be flashed via cwm or twrp. Not via odin. It will be a zip file. Flash the whole zip together.
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Go to YouTube search how to unroot "your phone" and u should find a video tht will have a link for ur stock firmware u download it get odin open odin and flash back to normal then u can re root it and make sure u make a backup of ur rom b4 u install a rom
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Google stock i317 firmware and download. Download odin and boot phone into download mode (power, home, volume down) flash firmware through odin
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Can you get into twrp recovery? If so just put any rom on your phone and then flash it. Just don't wipe where you have your rom stored
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All you need http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2004650
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ok so just thought id through an update out there thanks to all for the advice i will follow it promptly im out of thnaks for the days so i will get back to you all, anyways i downloaded n7105xxdlk7_n7105ojvdlk5_n7105xxdlk7_home.tar.md5 i got this from a link on here in a forum i believe its the stock rom im not sure if its for the right model number they said it was for AT&T note 2 which is what i have anyways i unziped the file and went into odin used the file as the PDA which is what i was told from another forum the install does start but at some point it fails, now my phone says firmware upgrade encountered an issue. please select recovery mode in kies and try again.
Try flashing a stock kernel bro..... what I think happend is you wiped your entire os in twrp once u flash your kernel you should be good..u can find a stock kernel in this thread, make sure you pick the right one for your phone. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1970162
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ok so just thought id through an update out there thanks to all for the advice i will follow it promptly im out of thnaks for the days so i will get back to you all, anyways i downloaded n7105xxdlk7_n7105ojvdlk5_n7105xxdlk7_home.tar.md5 i got this from a link on here in a forum i believe its the stock rom im not sure if its for the right model number they said it was for AT&T note 2 which is what i have anyways i unziped the file and went into odin used the file as the PDA which is what i was told from another forum the install does start but at some point it fails, now my phone says firmware upgrade encountered an issue. please select recovery mode in kies and try again.
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Thats not the right firmware you will ruin your baseband. Downad i317 not 7105
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so i shouldnt download kies and plug in? how do i know what kernal is right for my phone?
Android The Greek said:
Thats not the right firmware you will ruin your baseband. Downad i317 not 7105
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Try flashing a stock kernel bro..... what I think happend is you wiped your entire os in twrp once u flash your kernel you should be good..u can find a stock kernel in this thread, make sure you pick the right one for your phone. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1970162
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the link you posted has two kernals for the i317 whats the difference? and where in odin does the kernal go? thanks again guys your all awesome
Have you gotten back into twrp recovery yet?
If youre stuck in a bootloop which it sounds like...hold volume up home button and power until device turns off and once you see samsung logo let go.
Did you make a back up before you flashed? If so restore it and youll be fine. If not then you need to remember this...always always make a backup. Every thread on here says make a backup before you flash.
And btw I dont hate noobs. We all were at one point and I remember how stressful it can be when you're unsure of what youre doing amd think youve bricked. Pm me if you need help. As long as either you can get into recover via the method I said above or alternative method is plug you phone in your pc, open up cmd prompt in then folder you put all your android root files. (Hold shift and right click in a blank space in the folder, then go to open command propmpt here. Then type in:
adb reboot recovery
That will also get you in recovery.
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The "m" is the Canadian version...flash the kernel in pda I believe. .
A good kernal that I love is by dev ptmr3
Called : sabre kernal
Theres lots out there but its my favorite
In fact I love all his work. Im using it right now
sent from my 1920 overclocked note 2 running jedi xp11
markbencze said:
Have you gotten back into twrp recovery yet?
If youre stuck in a bootloop which it sounds like...hold volume up home button and power until device turns off and once you see samsung logo let go.
Did you make a back up before you flashed? If so restore it and youll be fine. If not then you need to remember this...always always make a backup. Every thread on here says make a backup before you flash.
And btw I dont hate noobs. We all were at one point and I remember how stressful it can be when you're unsure of what youre doing amd think youve bricked. Pm me if you need help. As long as either you can get into recover via the method I said above or alternative method is plug you phone in your pc, open up cmd prompt in then folder you put all your android root files. (Hold shift and right click in a blank space in the folder, then go to open command propmpt here. Then type in:
adb reboot recovery
That will also get you in recovery.
sent from my 1920 overclocked note 2 running jedi xp11
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will not boot into twrp via this method it just goes to the plug into keis screen i got before im gonna try the kernal and let you guys know what i see
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The "m" is the Canadian version...flash the kernel in pda I believe. .
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i donwloaded the non M version from your link and there are no files in it that odin reads.
Dont dl the zip... dl .img
markbencze said:
A good kernal that I love is by dev ptmr3
Called : sabre kernal
Theres lots out there but its my favorite
In fact I love all his work. Im using it right now
sent from my 1920 overclocked note 2 running jedi xp11
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having trouble finding this kernal do you have a link?
Or you an dl the .zip one and flash in twrp
Hi, I am a complete noob at this. I am trying to root my GS3 SGH-T999 because i want to be able to run a rom (if thats the correct term) that would give me some of the GS4 type features. I rooted it using a you tube video, i would post the link but xda does not allow me to, but the title of the video is: "How to Root the Sprint / AT&T / T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S III - Latest" and accomplished what appears to be a successful root of my phone. But I've since downloaded several roms and have not been able to get any of them to work. If anybody could refer me to a video or link or just a better way to accomplish my goal i would be very grateful. I'm completely lost and have no idea what to do, any type of help would be appreciated, I'm sure there's someone out there in my shoes as well... thanks
re: rooting
DatDudeJT23 said:
Hi, I am a complete noob at this. I am trying to root my GS3 SGH-T999 because i want to be able to run a rom (if thats the correct term) that would give me some of the GS4 type features. I rooted it using a you tube video, i would post the link but xda does not allow me to, but the title of the video is: "How to Root the Sprint / AT&T / T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S III - Latest" and accomplished what appears to be a successful root of my phone. But I've since downloaded several roms and have not been able to get any of them to work. If anybody could refer me to a video or link or just a better way to accomplish my goal i would be very grateful. I'm completely lost and have no idea what to do, any type of help would be appreciated, I'm sure there's someone out there in my shoes as well... thanks
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This will root your stock Samsung T999 Galaxy S3 phone. - It works every time.
There are many other ways to root but for a noob this will root your phone the first
time around instead of trying a lot of other ways which may or may not work for you.
Easy and sure way to root: here is the 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 T999 firmware: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390169635556426451
After downloading it 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.
Here is a link for ODIN which is required for flashing the stock rooted firmware (a windows app) http://d-h.st/Q14
Download and extract Odin into the same folder you made containing the TAR file.
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!
there's galaxy s4 apps that have been ported to the galaxy s3. however, they have bugs.
galaxy s4 apps: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2206668
the easy way to root the t-mobile galaxy s3 is root66.
more information, please read: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1949687
also, make sure the rom you are flashing is made for the T-MOBILE Galaxy s3 (T999). Do NOT flash a International Galaxy s3 rom (i9300). flashing an international rom will brick your device.
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Measure twice cut once
You have rooted your phone with a stock root wich means you now have root access (if successful) . When you say you tried to flash a rom and it didn t work can you give details for everyone the process and symptoms ie in clockworks recovery, bootloop, stuck on logo etc. did you run root checker?
Heres the link from the video http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1743780
What exactly are you asking? How to root? Cause from what I'm picking up in your post is that you already rooted but can't flash ROM's.
Do you have an app called SuperSu? Can you use root apps like Titanium Backup or ROM Manager?
If so, boot into recovery. (Hold Volume up, Home, and Power. When you feel the buzz let go of power and keep holding volume up and home)
If you don't have SuperSu then you're not rooted. You can follow the instructions above or go to Galaxys3root.com
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Sounds like you need to update your recovery. Go to the play store and download rom manager, open it and update the recovery. Now you shouldn't have any problems flashing roms.
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What exactly are you asking? How to root? Cause from what I'm picking up in your post is that you already rooted but can't flash drive ROM's.
Do you have an app called SuperSu? Can you use root cause apps like Titanium Backup or ROM Manager?
If so, boot into recovery. (Hold Volume up, Home, and Power. When you feel the buzz let go of power and keep holding volume up and home)
If you don't have SuperSu then you're not rooted. You can follow the instructions above or go to Galaxys3root.com
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So I have superuser, and I checked that I was rooted with the root checker app, and it was suggested to me that I update clockwork mod because I had an older version, I haven't tried to flash a rom yet though, are there any good stable roms I should try?
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So I have superuser, and I checked that I was rooted with the root checker app, and it was suggested to me that I update clockwork mod because I had an older version, I haven't tried to flash a rom yet though, are there any good stable roms I should try?
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Ok, like BeastMode suggested, download ROM Manager, update clockworkmod and you should be set.
Before flashing a rom. Backup your apps with Titanium Backup. Then boot into recovery and make a backup. This is highly important cause incase something goes wrong, you can just restore to where you are now.
Titanium saves your apps and data, backup through recovery makes a copy of your phone as it is now.
If you want a touchwiz based ROM, I suggest Wicked v9.1 it's what I use daily. I love it and highly recommend it to anyone.
If you decide to go to a 4.2.2 rom, that's ok but you might face some issues going from 4.2.2 AOSP back to a 4.1.1 ROM. Gps is likely to be broken when going back but there's an easy fix for it so no worries.
I had to Odin back to stock. Going from 4.2.2 to 4.1.1 was giving me random reboots and force closes. Just a warning.
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IXChicharitoXI said:
Ok, like BeastMode suggested, download ROM Manager, update clockworkmod and you should be set.
Before flashing a rom. Backup your apps with Titanium Backup. Then boot into recovery and make a backup. This is highly important cause incase something goes wrong, you can just restore to where you are now.
Titanium saves your apps and data, backup through recovery makes a copy of your phone as it is now.
If you want a touchwiz based ROM, I suggest Wicked v9.1 it's what I use daily. I love it and highly recommend it to anyone.
If you decide to go to a 4.2.2 rom, that's ok but you might face some issues going from 4.2.2 AOSP back to a 4.1.1 ROM. Gps is likely to be broken when going back but there's an easy fix for it so no worries.
I had to Odin back to stock. Going from 4.2.2 to 4.1.1 was giving me random reboots and force closes. Just a warning.
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How do I get/use titanium backup? And could you post a link for wicked v9.1? Thanks.
Playstore. Search titanium Backup, once there backup all apps and data. Go to preferences if you want to save on your external sd card.
Go to android development section of the time mobile galaxy S iii and wicked thread should be on the first page.
Follow instructions when installing. But do your backups first before flashing anything.
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DatDudeJT23 said:
How do I get/use titanium backup? And could you post a link for wicked v9.1? Thanks.
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Here is a link to the Wicked 9.1 custom Touchwiz Jellybean 4.1.1 rom: http://sourceforge.net/projects/evil1art/files/evil/t-999/Wicked/Wicked_v9.1.zip/download
You can get titanium backup at the play store here is the link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...DMsImNvbS5rZXJhbWlkYXMuVGl0YW5pdW1CYWNrdXAiXQ..
Good Luck!
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!!
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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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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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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
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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
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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 ?