[Q] Wipe my s3 - Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III

Does anyone know where I can get original firmware and instructions on how to wipe my phone clean?

Wc_dad said:
Does anyone know where I can get original firmware and instructions on how to wipe my phone clean?
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Check this thread by billard412:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1904099
Just make sure you choose the right file (16gb 0r 32gb). It returns your device to stock out of the box condition...
Don't forget to thank him.

jhill110 said:
Check this thread by billard412:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1904099
Just make sure you choose the right file (16gb 0r 32gb). It returns your device to stock out of the box condition...
Don't forget to thank him.
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I will it doesn't matter if I'm rooted right?

That will unroot your phone and bring it back to the factory state. I always wipe everything before and after for good measure.

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HELP! Need Complete Instructions to Unroot - Restore

Looking to completely return to stock.
ATT-SIII
Currently on Stock JB, rooted with CWM installed.
Can someone give me instructions to revert completely to stock? I find guides and the info seems outdated or bad links. I dont want to screw this up. I used Triangle away to reset the flash count to 0. Thats it.
Anyone offer advice?
dealwagon said:
Looking to completely return to stock.
ATT-SIII
Currently on Stock JB, rooted with CWM installed.
Can someone give me instructions to revert completely to stock? I find guides and the info seems outdated or bad links. I dont want to screw this up. I used Triangle away to reset the flash count to 0. Thats it.
Anyone offer advice?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1984717 here is good info
norbarb said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1984717 here is good info
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Think I read there that the procedure doesnt work with CWM installed. I have that "recovery" thing installed.
go here download the one click
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2031840
once you have it reboot into download mode hook your phone to your computer and run the program when it is done reboot into recovery and do a factory reset
jerrycoffman45 said:
go here download the one click
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2031840
once you have it reboot into download mode hook your phone to your computer and run the program when it is done reboot into recovery and do a factory reset
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Thanks!
So, the unrooted is what I need? As in, I want it to be unrooted afterwards. Correct?
Correct
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How to revert back to default ROM?

Hi, I wanted to revert completely back to the default factory ROM after a custom ROM give me trouble. I tried to do 'factory reset' and super wipe but it does not work.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Download Stock firmware and reflash with Odin?
McLaren__F1 said:
Download Stock firmware and reflash with Odin?
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Thanks. I checked Sammobile for firmware but there is many version from many countries. Problem is that I bought an imported set but Im not sure which country it is from.
Also, is there any instruction on doing it on Odin? Most video that I checked online are blurry and there is no step and step guide
Read the first post and u should be good to go
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31801046&postcount=1
McLaren__F1 said:
Read the first post and u should be good to go
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31801046&postcount=1
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Thanks again!!
Last question though, which firmware should I download? The last thing I want is a bricked Note 2. Behind my battery, the spec as follows:
FCC ID: A3lGTN7100
SSN: N7100GSMH
Made in Vietnam
You can flash any ROM
for better language and store support, you can flash ROM for your country.
dr.ketan said:
You can flash any ROM
for better language and store support, you can flash ROM for your country.
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I also have a N7100GSMH. I am looking to put this back to stock firmware to sell it. I am looking at downloading the local region at http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-N7100 but I am not sure what region code is for the US.
hey i got the same question here, right now im on paranoid android root and everything, but if i ever wanted to go back to stock, as far as i have read, the proper way would by just installing the official firmware by odin right? of course after unrooting the phone and getting the flash counter back to 0 right??
rubennd said:
hey i got the same question here, right now im on paranoid android root and everything, but if i ever wanted to go back to stock, as far as i have read, the proper way would by just installing the official firmware by odin right? of course after unrooting the phone and getting the flash counter back to 0 right??
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yes that is so damm right (Y)
Actually there isn't a US ROM since this was never released here.
aukhan said:
yes that is so damm right (Y)
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well thanks for the answer

how to erase rooted, running stock, s3 before I sell it?

I rooted it and I want to completely wipe it before I sell it.... Best way to do so?
Thanks
trying2s3 said:
I rooted it and I want to completely wipe it before I sell it.... Best way to do so?
Thanks
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Check out this thread
[ROM/RESTORE][!MD4 OTA!](5-10)Quick Return to UNROOTED STOCK WITH FLASH COUNT RESET
jdelano said:
Check out this thread
[ROM/RESTORE][!MD4 OTA!](5-10)Quick Return to UNROOTED STOCK WITH FLASH COUNT RESET
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It shows how to go back to unrooted.. if I do that then I just need to do a factory reset and I am done??
Thanks
trying2s3 said:
It shows how to go back to unrooted.. if I do that then I just need to do a factory reset and I am done??
Thanks
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Once you odin it to your phone, all your data will be gone as well.
jdelano said:
Once you odin it to your phone, all your data will be gone as well.
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I am not savvy at all in this.... There are no step-by-step instructions on how to do it?
What if I just hit the factory reset on it now?
It will just delete data, but the phone will still be rooted and still have the modifications to the system, if any. Just flash a custom recovery and then flash the correct rom from the link above. It really doesn't take long.
BY THE WAY, if you are selling it you should go activate it in the store instead of shipping it off, as that's the only way to get all your Sprint PCS info off the phone
CNexus said:
It will just delete data, but the phone will still be rooted and still have the modifications to the system, if any. Just flash a custom recovery and then flash the correct rom from the link above. It really doesn't take long.
BY THE WAY, if you are selling it you should go activate it in the store instead of shipping it off, as that's the only way to get all your Sprint PCS info off the phone
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I think the guy wants it rooted... I didn't put any rom on i. I just want to make sure all my data is off....
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jdelano said:
Check out this thread
[ROM/RESTORE][!MD4 OTA!](5-10)Quick Return to UNROOTED STOCK WITH FLASH COUNT RESET
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Thanks! I did it. It worked very well (I think) my phone is clean and unrooted.
glad you got it done. happy to help.

Newbie

Could someone guide me how to unroot and restore my phone to factory. I have galaxy s3 t999. have tried many hours always hit a dead end.
edcantu9 said:
Could someone guide me how to unroot and restore my phone to factory. I have galaxy s3 t999. have tried many hours always hit a dead end.
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Flash stock firmware with Odin.
Factory reset.
Aerowinder said:
Flash stock firmware with Odin.
Factory reset.
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Hey thanks for the quick reply!
Yeah I followed this guide at a blogspot website.
It had me flash it with WICKED v10. It didn't work so now I just want it back to normal and I will purchase a sim unlock code from somewhere.
I followed another guide on youtube on how to get it back to stock which I followed.
For the most part it took off most of the Wicked stuff but on the lock screen it still says WICKED and there is an icon with utilities for it, So I am guessing it is not completely removed??
I tried using the phone reset function but still it remains??
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!!
edcantu9 said:
Hey thanks for the quick reply!
Yeah I followed this guide at a blogspot website.
It had me flash it with WICKED v10. It didn't work so now I just want it back to normal and I will purchase a sim unlock code from somewhere.
I followed another guide on youtube on how to get it back to stock which I followed.
For the most part it took off most of the Wicked stuff but on the lock screen it still says WICKED and there is an icon with utilities for it, So I am guessing it is not completely removed??
I tried using the phone reset function but still it remains??
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!!
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Just out of interest, if you go to Menu > About Device, what does it say for Model Number, Android Version and Baseband Version? These will help determine the next steps.
Thanks.
Bass_Man25 said:
Just out of interest, if you go to Menu > About Device, what does it say for Model Number, Android Version and Baseband Version? These will help determine the next steps.
Thanks.
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Model: SGH-T999
Version: 4.1.1
Baseband Version: T999LUVAMB7
Build Number: Wicked_v10_Tmobile
Thank you very much.
If you could get me pointed in the right direction that would be great!
edcantu9 said:
Model: SGH-T999
Version: 4.1.1
Baseband Version: T999LUVAMB7
Build Number: Wicked_v10_Tmobile
Thank you very much.
If you could get me pointed in the right direction that would be great!
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Take a look at this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1949687.
On the first post, you'll see the firmware under ***root66***. Click "Show Content" to get the listing of zip files. Under the T999 heading (not T999L), grab the zip file for T999_UVDMD5 - Official JB Firmware - Latest JB 4.1.2 Firmware.
Once you have that, scroll down to the second post - it will tell you how to flash that file via Odin (as well as download links in case you don't have Odin). This will return your phone to stock everything (including recovery) but with Root injected into it so you can flash a custom recovery after the reset. It will also upgrade you to Version 4.1.2.
Good luck.
--EDIT-- You'll need to go to the second post to the part entitled, "How to Flash the Stock Firmware" and the sub-heading "Using Odin".
edcantu9 said:
It had me flash it with WICKED v10. It didn't work so now I just want it back to normal and I will purchase a sim unlock code from somewhere.
I followed another guide on youtube on how to get it back to stock which I followed.
For the most part it took off most of the Wicked stuff but on the lock screen it still says WICKED and there is an icon with utilities for it, So I am guessing it is not completely removed??
I tried using the phone reset function but still it remains??
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You followed the Wrong Guide. You follow the Root66 Thread. Since you don't even want your phone to be rooted, you may want to download the Stock firmware from Sammobile.
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Perseus71 said:
You followed the Wrong Guide. You follow the Root66 Thread. Since you don't even want your phone to be rooted, you may want to download the Stock firmware from Sammobile.
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I did flash with ODIN the stock firmware but as stated it still says WICKED on lock screen and in apps there is a control panel for it. So it is still not all gone. Just want the phone as it came in box in first place. The link you gave me is very confusing. I know a lot about many subjects and can learn quickly, but right now I just need a guide that step by step tells me how to do it.
Bass_Man25 said:
Take a look at this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1949687.
On the first post, you'll see the firmware under ***root66***. Click "Show Content" to get the listing of zip files. Under the T999 heading (not T999L), grab the zip file for T999_UVDMD5 - Official JB Firmware - Latest JB 4.1.2 Firmware.
Once you have that, scroll down to the second post - it will tell you how to flash that file via Odin (as well as download links in case you don't have Odin). This will return your phone to stock everything (including recovery) but with Root injected into it so you can flash a custom recovery after the reset. It will also upgrade you to Version 4.1.2.
Good luck.
--EDIT-- You'll need to go to the second post to the part entitled, "How to Flash the Stock Firmware" and the sub-heading "Using Odin".
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I got the firmware you stated. unzipped it. stated firmware is invalid. any other suggestions?
edcantu9 said:
I got the firmware you stated. unzipped it. stated firmware is invalid. any other suggestions?
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Odin says invalid firmware?
edcantu9 said:
I got the firmware you stated. unzipped it. stated firmware is invalid. any other suggestions?
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When you unzipped, what did you get as output ?

[Q] Android 4.2.2 JB Downgrade to 2.3.6 GB for Galaxy Wonder GT-I8150

Hi All,
Good Day!
I have an upgraded Android 4.2.2 for my Samsung Galaxy Wonder GT-I8150 but somehow I just don't like the way the battery drains faster. I would like to revert back the changes I did, I want to downgrade back to 2.3.6 Gingerbread.
I used Odin when I upgraded my phone to 4.2.2 and just followed the tutorial in the internet sites and downloaded the necessary files to upgrade.
Now I am currently looking for the tar file for 2.3.6 but for now I have no luck because the hotfile site was already shutdown. But I am still hoping to find one.
Here are my questions:
1. Is the procedure of downgrading is the same with Upgrading?
2. If ever I could not able to find the tar file or the image for 2.3.6, is it possible to use the image that I backed up when I was upgrading to 4.2.2? If so, Can you give me the details or procedures on how to do it please?
Any replies are highly appreciated.
Thank you.
jian278 said:
Hi All,
Good Day!
I have an upgraded Android 4.2.2 for my Samsung Galaxy Wonder GT-I8150 but somehow I just don't like the way the battery drains faster. I would like to revert back the changes I did, I want to downgrade back to 2.3.6 Gingerbread.
I used Odin when I upgraded my phone to 4.2.2 and just followed the tutorial in the internet sites and downloaded the necessary files to upgrade.
Now I am currently looking for the tar file for 2.3.6 but for now I have no luck because the hotfile site was already shutdown. But I am still hoping to find one.
Here are my questions:
1. Is the procedure of downgrading is the same with Upgrading?
2. If ever I could not able to find the tar file or the image for 2.3.6, is it possible to use the image that I backed up when I was upgrading to 4.2.2? If so, Can you give me the details or procedures on how to do it please?
Any replies are highly appreciated.
Thank you.
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follow this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1654643
alfatoni said:
follow this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1654643
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Thank you
alfatoni said:
follow this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1654643
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I just have a problem on that thread, I can't able to post a reply due to the reason "New members (those with fewer than 10 posts) are not permitted to post to development-related forums."
I would like to request to them to have a mirror for the stock ROM for Philippines since Hotfile is not hosting anymore.
jian278 said:
Hi All,
Good Day!
I have an upgraded Android 4.2.2 for my Samsung Galaxy Wonder GT-I8150 but somehow I just don't like the way the battery drains faster. I would like to revert back the changes I did, I want to downgrade back to 2.3.6 Gingerbread.
I used Odin when I upgraded my phone to 4.2.2 and just followed the tutorial in the internet sites and downloaded the necessary files to upgrade.
Now I am currently looking for the tar file for 2.3.6 but for now I have no luck because the hotfile site was already shutdown. But I am still hoping to find one.
Here are my questions:
1. Is the procedure of downgrading is the same with Upgrading?
2. If ever I could not able to find the tar file or the image for 2.3.6, is it possible to use the image that I backed up when I was upgrading to 4.2.2? If so, Can you give me the details or procedures on how to do it please?
Any replies are highly appreciated.
Thank you.
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What you mean is to flash back to samsung's stock ROM which is gingerbread 2.3.6? If that so, read the following thread for information:
[HowTo] Flash a firmware with ODIN on Samsung Galaxy W(I8150)
Samsung Galaxy W Stock Firmwares
Note: Before flashing stock firmware, be sure to do clean installation (pristine)
dec0der said:
What you mean is to flash back to samsung's stock ROM which is gingerbread 2.3.6? If that so, read the following thread for information:
[HowTo] Flash a firmware with ODIN on Samsung Galaxy W(I8150)
Samsung Galaxy W Stock Firmwares
Note: Before flashing stock firmware, be sure to do clean installation (pristine)
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Thanks a lot.
Regarding your "Note", what do you mean for clean installation? Do you mean that I need to wipe data, factory reset and cache? Sorry for asking just want to make sure..
jian278 said:
Thanks a lot.
Regarding your "Note", what do you mean for clean installation? Do you mean that I need to wipe data, factory reset and cache? Sorry for asking just want to make sure..
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Yes, boot to recovery (CWM) then wipe data / factory reset, go to "mounts & storage" and format /system, format /sdcard0 (internal storage) then turn off your phone and flash stock firmware via odin.
dec0der said:
Yes, boot to recovery (CWM) then wipe data / factory reset, go to "mounts & storage" and format /system, format /sdcard0 (internal storage) then turn off your phone and flash stock firmware via odin.
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Ok thank you so much.
I will get back to you tomorrow to let you know what happened. I just can't download the ROM in the link you have provided for now as it is saying that I already have reached my daily download for the day. I want to download it for free and not premium
Sammobile
jian278 said:
Ok thank you so much.
I will get back to you tomorrow to let you know what happened. I just can't download the ROM in the link you have provided for now as it is saying that I already have reached my daily download for the day. I want to download it for free and not premium
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Hi Sir...you can alwaus go to Sammobile and download your stock rom
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