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Can't root with new update

I saw on other threads where some owners like myself just got our phones on 7/1 and the latest update was added by sprint employees.
1. I followed the instructions here
and that didn't work even though odin showed it PASS i'm still seeing sprint recovery, not CWM. I downloaded the latest Odin 3.0.7.
2. I followed this here when I click on vol down/home/power it still brings me into the sprint recover, I point it to the Teamepic root from recover v4. and it failed with E: signature verification failed.
3. I found this here but I don't see anyone responded that tried it out yet, so I don't know if this is good or not.

IBTL
You have to unplug the usb and pull the battery before the stock Rom boots, then go to recovery it should be cwm, then flash root zip
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First, you should have put this in general or Q&A.
I had problems showing root after I applied the update as well. I flashed the previous version of superuser and then it worked. You have to make sure you uncheck auto reboot in Odin when flashing cwm v4. After complete, pull and replace battery and then try to boot into cwm.
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philly0128 said:
I saw on other threads where some owners like myself just got our phones on 7/1 and the latest update was added by sprint employees.
1. I followed the instructions here
and that didn't work even though odin showed it PASS i'm still seeing sprint recovery, not CWM. I downloaded the latest Odin 3.0.7.
2. I followed this here when I click on vol down/home/power it still brings me into the sprint recover, I point it to the Teamepic root from recover v4. and it failed with E: signature verification failed.
3. I found this here but I don't see anyone responded that tried it out yet, so I don't know if this is good or not.
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1. Questions like this, in the future, beling in the Q & A section
2. You can root with the latest update > You need to flash the LATEST root method from team epic to prevent the stock recovery being reflashed upon boot
3. vol up + home + power = recovery menu ; vol down + home + power = download mode [odin]

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after you root be sure to check out VOODOO OTA root keeper

I've been a member at this site since 07 I just don't post much because I tend to find my answers by searching, so I know the rules and regulations!!!!, it was a simple mistake of logging the thread in the wrong section, I got it the 1st time someone said it.
No wonder people are leaving this board and finding others, 2 many people here on their high horse like you guys never made a mistake.
for the rest of you who replied, thanks, I will try that and see what happens.

Relax man...no body scolded you, they were simply explaining that you posted in the wrong section. Posting in the wrong section can clutter up the sections when you have so many members posting and looking for answers. That should be very understandable to you since you have been a member for so long. But I will say that when YOU come back with nasty replies to people, which no one did to you, telling everyone that they are the reason people are leaving this site, then all that does is create animosity and start arguments. Had you simply replied something more civilized such as "sorry everyone, I posted this in the wrong section by mistake". I think that would have looked far better from a veteran lurker such as yourself. Oh yeah, and I doubt a few people leaving this site because of their attitude problems and inability to get along with others or take criticism, is hardly going to hurt the number of members that are STILL members of this site....LMAO
Now you say you usually don't post because you find your own answer by searching. Well, had you searched a little further, you would have found the thread that states "[HOW TO] Easiest Root and Recovery: SGS3 LTE Sprint, T-Mobile, AT&T, Rogers"...and in that thread you would have found two things...
1. the link to the correct method to root from the CM Team Epic
2. the reason why you need to use a special method to root after the new sprint update
Now before you come back at me with some hateful words or statements, step back from the computer, take a deep breath, realize you messed up, and continue on with your mission of finding the information by clicking the link I posted above and finally rooting your phone.
Goodluck rooting
Cheers!

danon.brown said:
after you root be sure to check out VOODOO OTA root keeper
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As per the dev, Supercuriou, update tools like KIES/Odin for Samsung devices make it so OTA Root Keeper does not work. In fact, when you open up the app for the first time, you see:
Useless with Samsung phones updated via KIES or Odin
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I guess this could change in the future, but for now this seems to be the case. See also the dev's thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1241517

danon.brown said:
after you root be sure to check out VOODOO OTA root keeper
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Not sure this app will work on the S3 since it didn't work on any other Galaxy S versions, but it can't hurt I suppose. :screwy:
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@ -SpeedofSound
Lets agree to disagree and move on because it only takes 1 person to say you posted something in the wrong thread, not 3+ to chime in after the 1st person.
As for the link you posted, I found that in my search after my initial post which worked.

carhauler1969 said:
Not sure this app will work on the S3 since it didn't work on any other Galaxy S versions, but it can't hurt I suppose. :screwy:
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Unless the latest update didn't break root the VooDoo root keeper is running on my phone currently. I installed it then did the update and still have root.

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hey there stranger! any chance to link this to a standalone q and a for sprint and or other company devices? i can see the general q and a thread growing with every other carriers device(s) as the days progress. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746566
also, i too have this rooting issue. have tried the flashable team epic zip as well as the cwm one. the cwm one seems to work better.
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This worked for me
Flash this kernel in Odin
http://samsung-updates.com/kernel/Samsung-Updates.com-SPH-L710-SPR-L710VPALEN_Kernel.zip
reboot to download mode Odin recovery
Profit
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New to Anything samsung

Hi, I'm getting a galaxy s3 tomorrow. I was just wondering if someone would give me a run down of anything I should know. My last phone was an inspire 4g. I don't know what a modem is. I was wondering what people are talking about "tripped flash counter" is it important? What is it? Any thing else like that, it would be greatly appreciated
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trh1341 said:
Hi, I'm getting a galaxy s3 tomorrow. I was just wondering if someone would give me a run down of anything I should know. My last phone was an inspire 4g. I don't know what a modem is. I was wondering what people are talking about "tripped flash counter" is it important? What is it? Any thing else like that, it would be greatly appreciated
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Welcome to the the dark side!!! Well the tripped flash counter is a Samsung can check to see how many times your flashed a non Samsung kernel on the phone using Odin or heimdall. Its important to have it at 0 if your sending your phone back to Samsung for repairs or if your exchanging for a new one with att.you can look up chainfire on xda. He has a app call triangle away which is can reset the flash counter.if you find his thread on xda he explains the flash counter a lot better. The only other important things I believe you should know is you can flash some T-Mobile galaxy s3 roms (search the thread to make sure tho), as you may know every phone is different so some kernels may work for you others may not and the root method is different from HTCs so read the stickes and theards or find a update to date video on how to root. I hope you enjoy this beast of a phone!!! Once again welcome
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Thanks alot! I have one more question. The "casual" root method..will that install cwm or twrp or 4ext? And lind of recovery? Or dobi need to do that separately? I'm looking for the easiest way to root. Thanks for the help, i just dont have much money and since im coming from an HTC phone i know its going to be different...dont want a very expensive paper weight do i??QUOTE=blackstar_329;39618110]Welcome to the the dark side!!! Well the tripped flash counter is a Samsung can check to see how many times your flashed a non Samsung kernel on the phone using Odin or heimdall. Its important to have it at 0 if your sending your phone back to Samsung for repairs or if your exchanging for a new one with att.you can look up chainfire on xda. He has a app call triangle away which is can reset the flash counter.if you find his thread on xda he explains the flash counter a lot better. The only other important things I believe you should know is you can flash some T-Mobile galaxy s3 roms (search the thread to make sure tho), as you may know every phone is different so some kernels may work for you others may not and the root method is different from HTCs so read the stickes and theards or find a update to date video on how to root. I hope you enjoy this beast of a phone!!! Once again welcome
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Since you'll be getting the att model look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2042775 ape made an excellent tutorial for beginners when it comes to rooting the s3. it has pictures and he even package a root kit follow the instructions and you should be fine. Before trying make sure you have a good understanding of it first. I believe it even helps you install cwm. Once your Rooted if you want twrp just download its either goo. Im or too manager I don't remember from the android market and install twrp from there. Once again if you run into a problem search the thread first because more then likely someone had that same problem or you can message me and I will try my best to help you and guide you through it. Like i said before there are turns of tuts ane vids out there to help you
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The best thing you could do right now is read up and understand these different processes and procedures. There are many who don't and find themselves on this forum with broken, sometimes unfixable phones.
Look over the link in my signature. It can guide you from start to finish and ensure that you cover all your bases as safely and smoothly as possible.
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trh1341 said:
Hi, I'm getting a galaxy s3 tomorrow. I was just wondering if someone would give me a run down of anything I should know. My last phone was an inspire 4g. I don't know what a modem is. I was wondering what people are talking about "tripped flash counter" is it important? What is it? Any thing else like that, it would be greatly appreciated
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Unlike your HTC you have to try really hard to brick a Samsung phone...other than that make backups of your EFS, IMEI, and keep a nandroid of rooted stock ROM on hand and you are good to go. Like more Galaxy S phones its fairly fool proof and if something happens you can get out of it. Don't flash anything for the international version. I prefer TWRP for recovery because its user interface is a lot better but to each there own.

[Q] Flash Note II from Cricket back to Sprint

Hey guys this is my first post so please forgive me if my searching skills aren't up to par, but I did make an attempt before I started this thread. I bought a Galaxy Note II off craigslist from a guy and it was actually flashed to cricket. I'm trying to figure out how to flash it back to sprint. I've tried a ##786# reset and a ##data# reset neither of which worked. The phone is still saying welcome to cricket when I try to activate. Can anyone help please?

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The ONLY way ro rever back to sprint settings you will need to odin stock. Dont matter how many times you try your phone will still be flashed to cricket when I had my s3 accidentally odin back to stock because cricket could not flash it. When completely bone stock and lost flash. So maybe that'll work.
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Thanks for the reply. That's exactly what I did and it worked like a charm

[Q] Galaxy S3 Bricked or Not?

Hi everyone,
I'm really desperate for any information that can help me. Please be kind here...I haven't done anything techy stuff like this before.
Here's the situation.
My phone was rooted with supersu since I got it (my colleague helped to do it), but due to an issue with my international roaming, I decided after 1 year to try and unroot and upgrade from 4.1.1 to 4.2/3
However, upon unrooting, i found that I could not upgrade due to the count and decided that I had to try and root it again to use triangle away.
Here is where it gets FUBAR.
I ran Odin and flashed the following:
I9305_CWM_Recovery.tar.md5
Samsung-Updates.com-KERNEL-GT-I9305-SIN-I9305XXBMB2-1359977044
My phone was still working then, but I wasn't too sure how to install the binary until many tries later ...
But somehow because I didn't know how to install the binary, I ran the "Auto Root": CF-Auto-Root-t03g-t03gxx-gtn7100.tar.md5
After which, my screen flashed blue ...
When it wouldn't boot up, I flashed:Samsung-Updates.com-KERNEL-GT-I9305-SIN-I9305XXBMB2-1359977044
And did a factory reset.
The hard and soft buttons are working, but the touch screen is dead. Thinking it was a OS issue, I flashed the stock rom: I9305XXALI9_I9305OLBALI8_I9305DXALI7_HOME.tar.md5 1.2Gb file
And right now, no change. Hard and Soft buttons working, touch screen is dead....
Anybody?

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As long as something is working it is not bricked. A brick means completely dead, like a brick. Perhaps the ribbon cable came loose from the touchscreen.

This is the Sprint US variant S3 section. From everything you posted you have an International model. You are in the wrong section.
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edfunkycold said:
This is the Sprint US variant S3 section. From everything you posted you have an International model. You are in the wrong section.
Remember search is your best friend, Have a great day!
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Or he has revealed the root cause of the problem, if he actually does have the Sprint version
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[Q] AT&T OTA on unlocked CM10 rom??

Just unlocked and flashed cm-10.1.3-d2att 2 days ago, 1st time since I got GS3. This morning I got an ATT software update notice. Should I run it? My instinct is definitely not.
I am hoping it may be 4.3 tho, but thinking it is the phone wanting to update me back to stock.
thanks for your helps.

CM doesn't have any kind of ATT OTA related software... it must be just CM updater thing.
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It's an AT&T update notice. When i clicked ok it rebooted into recovery and asked if I wanted to install an un-trusted package.

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That's really weird... I've never seen or heard that happening but my best guess is to just ignore it or redownload the zip and flash again...

So, what happened when you installed the update?
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nothing. havent done it. I have 2 weeks of business travel tomorrow out of the country. Would be a bad time to play around and brick it.