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I just purchased a Samsung Galaxy S III I747M through Bell, but am a bit lost with ROM flashing. I flashed to new ROM's quite frequently on my old Motorola Milestone, but I am a bit confused with the ROM's for the S III since there are so many variants.
My main question is, as a Bell user am I limited to only d2bell roms or can I change information in the build props or elsewhere to flash d2att roms? I am currently running rooted CWM-based Recovery v5.5.0.4 and my have been unsuccessful so far in flashing ROMs.
NorskHelgen said:
I just purchased a Samsung Galaxy S III I747M through Bell, but am a bit lost with ROM flashing. I flashed to new ROM's quite frequently on my old Motorola Milestone, but I am a bit confused with the ROM's for the S III since there are so many variants.
My main question is, as a Bell user am I limited to only d2bell roms or can I change information in the build props or elsewhere to flash d2att roms? I am currently running rooted CWM-based Recovery v5.5.0.4 and my have been unsuccessful so far in flashing ROMs.
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I rooted using this tutorial and afterwords cwm recognized my phone as d2att and have had zero problems flashing any ROMs.
I'm on Telus BTW so I know what its like crossing beyond the d2can label
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I had the same problem but prefer twrp over cwm so all I did was change my build.prop in rom toolbox, then downloaded goo.im from the playstore. You can flash twrp in app and because I changed the build.prop to say dtatt instead of d2can,it installed the at&t recovery, now I have no problem flashing anything. Hope that helps.
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I had the same problem but prefer twrp over cwm so all I did was change my build.prop in rom toolbox, then downloaded goo.im from the playstore. You can flash twrp in app and because I changed the build.prop to say dtatt instead of d2can,it installed the at&t recovery, now I have no problem flashing anything. Hope that helps.
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Ya I forget top say to upgrade top twrp after. I will never go back to cwm
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jbradbury said:
I had the same problem but prefer twrp over cwm so all I did was change my build.prop in rom toolbox, then downloaded goo.im from the playstore. You can flash twrp in app and because I changed the build.prop to say dtatt instead of d2can,it installed the at&t recovery, now I have no problem flashing anything. Hope that helps.
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i initially got twrp via goo w/o chaning d2can to d2att. I've made backups etc already.
If i decide to change to d2att and resintall twrp as d2att
1) can I use the older d2can backups?
2) does reinstalling it on top of d2can's twrp work?
thanks!
Twrp it is. So KoryGuy123, when you rooted your Telus S III you used the AT&T root on Odin?
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Twrp it is. So KoryGuy123, when you rooted your Telus S III you used the AT&T root on Odin?
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If you can wait until I get off work I'll find you the proper file.
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Twrp it is. So KoryGuy123, when you rooted your Telus S III you used the AT&T root on Odin?
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https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B5vBKK_jIaGAWXJOcWVwWUFoMFE/edit
From this video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zPrnbJasFs&feature=youtube_gdata_player
I flashed that recovery, downloaded too manager and it recognized my phone as d2att and installed the latest twrp and flash ROMs away.
Nandroid of course before doing anything
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https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B5vBKK_jIaGAWXJOcWVwWUFoMFE/edit
From this video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zPrnbJasFs&feature=youtube_gdata_player
I flashed that recovery, downloaded too manager and it recognized my phone as d2att and installed the latest twrp and flash ROMs away.
Nandroid of course before doing anything
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korguy
Does changing from a d2can to d1att version of twrp work the same way? I can just flash on top of the existing wihtout any uninstalls and im assuming the d2att can still load d2can backups?
I know twrp are backward compatible, but are they cross version compatible?
mikoal said:
korguy
Does changing from a d2can to d1att version of twrp work the same way? I can just flash on top of the existing wihtout any uninstalls and im assuming the d2att can still load d2can backups?
I know twrp are backward compatible, but are they cross version compatible?
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I honestly have no idea. I know twrp update through goo manager is automatic so you would have to manually install it.
If you flash that recovery file it only changes your version of cwr.
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Got it figured out now, ROMs are flashing without a problem. Thanks for the tips guys, I was beyond lost.
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Got it figured out now, ROMs are flashing without a problem. Thanks for the tips guys, I was beyond lost.
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You're welcome. Do me two favors please... Hit thanks and write your steps down here for anyone else having the same issues. This gets brought up often.
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I hit "thanks" and I will be sure to write the steps the worked for me tonight.
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Good to see you fix your issue just FYI the bell phone will flash any Canadian rom or any ATT rom without problem
Just don't flash other modems than those set for this variant.
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https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B5vBKK_jIaGAWXJOcWVwWUFoMFE/edit
From this video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zPrnbJasFs&feature=youtube_gdata_player
I flashed that recovery, downloaded too manager and it recognized my phone as d2att and installed the latest twrp and flash ROMs away.
Nandroid of course before doing anything
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Awesome. Thanks for this. I'm already rooted, using the allinone toolkit. What would I have to flash to make my phone be recognized as d2att? The whole Galaxy s3 Root.zip thats mentioned?
Caduceus46 said:
Awesome. Thanks for this. I'm already rooted, using the allinone toolkit. What would I have to flash to make my phone be recognized as d2att? The whole Galaxy s3 Root.zip thats mentioned?
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If you are running clockworkmod recovery, go into rom manager, select update recovery, and chose d2att instead of d2can
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KorGuy123 said:
If you are running clockworkmod recovery, go into rom manager, select update recovery, and chose d2att instead of d2can
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Damn! The one time CWM is more useful than TWRP and I don't have it. I'm kind of new to all this, how would I switch to CWM?
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Damn! The one time CWM is more useful than TWRP and I don't have it. I'm kind of new to all this, how would I switch to CWM?
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In that video is a Odin flashable file... That's cwm, it'll overwrite twrp than you download ROM manager and update cwm. After that you can reinstall twrp and it'll be for d2att
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KorGuy123 said:
In that video is a Odin flashable file... That's cwm, it'll overwrite twrp than you download ROM manager and update cwm. After that you can reinstall twrp and it'll be for d2att
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Ah, the one named RecoveryGalaxyS3USCanada?
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Ah, the one named RecoveryGalaxyS3USCanada?
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Yup. Its a zip. In there is a .tar file you'll flash to put cwm on.
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I'm helping my friend install cyanogenmod on his sgh-i747m (telus), and we are having great difficulty. The phone is rooted, and TWRP 4.2.2 (or whatever's newest) is installed from the goomanager app. On everything he tries he gets a status 7 error. Phone is always wiped prior to flash, both internal and external memory have been tried, and the rom has been redownloaded several times. Even tried cm10 stable and PA 3.0.
Any suggestions? Could using cwm instead of twrp help? If so how do I replace twrp with cwm?
Going to sleep hoping there will be some suggestions in the morning. Thanks in advance.
Yeah try cwm. But that error usually means your on an outdated recovery. So make sure its the latest twrp
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Yeah, that's sounds like an outdated recovery issue. download rom manager and install cwm if you want to give that a shot.
LeonardLP said:
I'm helping my friend install cyanogenmod on his sgh-i747m (telus), and we are having great difficulty. The phone is rooted, and TWRP 4.2.2 (or whatever's newest) is installed from the goomanager app. On everything he tries he gets a status 7 error. Phone is always wiped prior to flash, both internal and external memory have been tried, and the rom has been redownloaded several times. Even tried cm10 stable and PA 3.0.
Any suggestions? Could using cwm instead of twrp help? If so how do I replace twrp with cwm?
Going to sleep hoping there will be some suggestions in the morning. Thanks in advance.
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Yo can also get a status 7 if your phone is marked as a d2can. Some ROMs have a device check prior to flashing to prevent a brick. You have to install a recovery as a d2att and they'll flash.
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KorGuy123 said:
Yo can also get a status 7 if your phone is marked as a d2can. Some ROMs have a device check prior to flashing to prevent a brick. You have to install a recovery as a d2att and they'll flash.
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^^^^^^true story
Flash a d2att recovery. TWRP latest is 2.4.2.0... So what you said seems right. If he got from too it will always flash the latest. Try to to find d2 art recovery. Its linked in the android development section under latest recoveries
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hednik said:
Flash a d2att recovery. TWRP latest is 2.4.2.0... So what you said seems right. If he got from too it will always flash the latest. Try to to find d2 art recovery. Its linked in the android development section under latest recoveries
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The latest d2att TWRP just flash in recovery.
It's off the recovery thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1700374&d=1359899101
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KorGuy123 said:
The latest d2att TWRP just flash in recovery.
It's off the recovery thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1700374&d=1359899101
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Thank you, that recovery worked.
So I successfully rooted my S3 (Bell I747M), installed TWRP recovery, booted into the recovery, created a backup (thank god!), wiped using TWRP (factory reset -> wipe dalvik -> wipe cache -> wipe data) and then went into install, selected the CyanogenMod zip and swiped to flash. Failed. Every time. I tried numerous wipes but flashing CM just kept on failing. So I got fed up and restored to my backup.
But I really want CM! One more maybe-important thing is that when I was installing TWRP, it said my device was d2can, even though my device is actually I747M. But I remember when downloading CM I had to download the d2att version (that was listed as the one compatible with my I747M), but TWRP was saying d2can and not giving me the option to choose anything else so I just went with it.
Please try and help me!
Did you download the d2att version of cm?
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Did you download the d2att version of cm?
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Yes I did.
Amazious said:
Yes I did.
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Hmm alright, are you able to flash any other roms?
I had a similar issue and im trying to recall what I did to overcome this..
EDIT: I think I remember. I flashed a different CWM version and for some reason it prevented me from flashing CM10.1.. Do a google search for "CanadaGS3CWM6.0.1.2.tar" and let me know if it works. If you cant find it shoot me a PM and ill look for it.
Thanks for the reply.
I haven't tried flashing any other room but I have successfully flashed a debloating software made by mrRobinson.
Also‚ I'm not using CWM‚ I'm using TWRP. I installed it through the GooManager app found in the Play store.
If I have already installed TWRP then will I still be able to install that CWM file you are suggesting I install?
It is late now and I am going to bed but I'll be back on tomorrow evening to try again so I'll try what you said then.
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I think the issue is that I'm trying to flash a d2att ROM on a TWRM that thinks I'm on a d2can device when in reality I'm on an I747M. The d2att is said to work on the I747M on CyanogenMod's website though so I think the issue is flashing the d2att when TWRP thinks I'm on a d2can.
Anyone have a clue as to what to do about that?
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I think the issue is that I'm trying to flash a d2att ROM on a TWRM that thinks I'm on a d2can device when in reality I'm on an I747M. The d2att is said to work on the I747M on CyanogenMod's website though so I think the issue is flashing the d2att when TWRP thinks I'm on a d2can.
Anyone have a clue as to what to do about that?
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I am on TELUS in canada and with running that version of CWM, everything is fine here.
Amazious said:
I think the issue is that I'm trying to flash a d2att ROM on a TWRM that thinks I'm on a d2can device when in reality I'm on an I747M. The d2att is said to work on the I747M on CyanogenMod's website though so I think the issue is flashing the d2att when TWRP thinks I'm on a d2can.
Anyone have a clue as to what to do about that?
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You'll need a d2att version of twrp. You can get the odin flammable file off their website.
You'll also need to verify your boot loader is up to date. Many people having the same problem.
Simple search will get you both things.
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But will I be able to install the d2att version of TWRP if I have already installed the d2can version?
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Amazious said:
But will I be able to install the d2att version of TWRP if I have already installed the d2can version?
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Yup just overwrites it.
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So I just download the .tar and flash it just like I flashed the root through Odin?
Edit: Also should I get CM10.1 or stick with 10 until a stable release of 10.1?
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Amazious said:
So I just download the .tar and flash it just like I flashed the root through Odin?
Edit: Also should I get CM10.1 or stick with 10 until a stable release of 10.1?
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Yup just in odin like a root file. It goes in the pda section. Uncheck reboot,. When it finishes unhook the cable pull the battery and than reboot into recovery after. Sometimes the flash doesn't stick after a reboot.
Cm10.1 has a release candidate out right now rc4 it's pretty stable.
You'll need to make sure your bootlader is up to date before you flash it though.
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Yup just in odin like a root file. It goes in the pda section. Uncheck reboot,. When it finishes unhook the cable pull the battery and than reboot into recovery after. Sometimes the flash doesn't stick after a reboot.
Cm10.1 has a release candidate out right now rc4 it's pretty stable.
You'll need to make sure your bootlader is up to date before you flash it though.
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How would I check if my bootloader is up to date?
Also when flashing TWRM do I flash the zip file or extract the recovery.img and flash that?
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How would I check if my bootloader is up to date?
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Read through this. If it's up to date just flash the newest cm 10 once recovery is changed.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292957
If it is out of date than go here and follow these steps.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41535366
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KorGuy123 said:
Read through this. If it's up to date just flash the newest cm 10 once recovery is changed.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292957
If it is out of date than go here and follow these steps.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41535366
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That tells me how to check my bootloader but how do I know if it's the latest one?
Also, when flashing TWRP, do I extract the zip and flash the recovery.img or flash the whole zip?
By the way, thanks a ton for all the help you're giving me!
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That tells me how to check my bootloader but how do I know if it's the latest one?
Also, when flashing TWRP, do I extract the zip and flash the recovery.img or flash the whole zip?
By the way, thanks a ton for all the help you're giving me!
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The second link has the latest boot loaders sorry I should have mentioned that. It has to match the one listed.
I don't know what you downloaded but the twrp recovery off their site should be the .tar to load in odin. The .img file you'd have to load using adb. Easier to use the odin file. No unzipping just flash with odin.
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KorGuy123 said:
The second link has the latest boot loaders sorry I should have mentioned that. It has to match the one listed.
I don't know what you downloaded but the twrp recovery off their site should be the .tar to load in odin. The .img file you'd have to load using adb. Easier to use the odin file. No unzipping just flash with odin.
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Awesome, thanks a ton for your help! Did what you said, bootloader was up to date so I flashed TWRP d2att and successfully flashed CyanogenMod 10.
Thank you!
Amazious said:
Awesome, thanks a ton for your help! Did what you said, bootloader was up to date so I flashed TWRP d2att and successfully flashed CyanogenMod 10.
Thank you!
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NP glad it worked.
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NP glad it worked.
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Btw, CM10.1 RC5 is pretty stable with good battery life.
Could you please tell me what method was used? I have a Bell GS3 as well. I followed this tutorial http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739426 to get root and recovery today. I have now tried flashing CM10.1 using the latest CWM and TWRP d2att recoveries and neither work. I'm giving up for today but will try again after work tomorrow. I've read stuff about changing the build.prop files to trick the phone but I don't know where to start.
Thanks,
Spike
i have downloaded the new bootloader for d2att roms and everything. i just keep getting this message http://www.cameroid.com/t/3ce086a5d11334d25f61700fde96f058
Nothing pulling up on the link for me
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i have downloaded the new bootloader for d2att roms and everything. i just keep getting this message http://www.cameroid.com/t/3ce086a5d11334d25f61700fde96f058
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I have a feeling it's status 7? If so update your recovery with ROM manager for cwm or goo manager for twrp
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Flash twrp fir recovery, and try flashing the rom again. Cwm has issues.
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Hi,
I am new to Android flashing/rooting world.
I started with stock 4.1.2, rooted and flashed to miuiandroid .27 which brought me to 4.2.2
I am now trying to install Titanium Backup and it says it cant get root access.
Can I use the same SuperUser file to flash PDA using Odin that I used on 4.1.2 or do I need to root it with a different file (4.2.2 version) ?
I am using S3 I747m d2att.
Thanks in advance!
Flash latest SuperSU
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Flash latest SuperSU
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Do you mean flash new ROM or download latest supersu app? Sorry im very new to this.
I figured it out and now everything works thanks!