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I wish to return to a rooted stock JB ROM from CM10.1 . CM10.1 is too buggy for me, and CM10 had one bluetooth bug in the final release that was kind of a game killer for me. I'd like to go back to stock JB but keep my custom recovery. The only files I've found for stock jellybean are full stock in that they'll flash over my recovery as well as my system. Does anyone know where I can find a root stock image that will let me flash just the system and keep my recovery like any other rom, so that I can flash back to CM10.1 when it is more stable. PS I am also on Linux and do not regularly have access to a windows machine so I do not have access to Odin, or Kies.
after you flash to stock just flash a recovery, that's what i've done.
also, this is the wrong section and you should search first.
sent from my I747
I searched and found only "One click" stock roms, and the "Fully Stock" roms. Neither of which solve my problem. Did you even read the portion of my post where I say I don't have access to Odin, or Kies or any of that? My only option for flashing is CWM. And I'm not sure how well overwritting CWM while CWM is flashing would work, but I don't think it would go well.
cehf said:
after you flash to stock just flash a recovery, that's what i've done.
also, this is the wrong section and you should search first.
sent from my I747
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find a cwm flashable zip of a stock rom. it doesn't need to be a current version. flash that. then find the cwm flashable ota zips and flash those. you've retained root, and cwm. i have done this process as well.
i'd link you to the threads you need but i'm on my phone and it's difficult to find this way.
edit: one of the otas is here. i haven't found anything about updating to jelly bean, though. i know there's a tutorial somewhere about making cwm flashable zips, i might try making one for you after i get my sister to sleep.
sent from my I747
go to this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28019751&postcount=1
find the appropriate version for your carrier and flash via your recovery. its pre-rooted and cwm/twrp flashable, no odin or PC needed.
Russ77 said:
go to this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28019751&postcount=1
find the appropriate version for your carrier and flash via your recovery. its pre-rooted and cwm/twrp flashable, no odin or PC needed.
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i don't see anything about cwm, only odin?
op, here is a full stock rom. here is the ota that comes after.
sent from my I747
When you're back to rooted TW, flash the recovery you want with Mobile ODIN.
Sent from my SGH-I747M
cehf said:
i don't see anything about cwm, only odin?
op, here is a full stock rom. here is the ota that comes after.
sent from my I747
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my mistake. OP, grab mobile-odin and do that since you're already rooted
Hi guys,
I've read a lot and I searched for answers and I would like some help with confirming the steps required to root a Galaxy S3 on the Rogers network (Ontario Canada).
I see that there is a toolkit with instructions so that'll be a good place to start but I'm not sure what the next steps would be.
For example, do I need to upgrade the radios/firmware?
What ROMS are stable and work good on the Rogers network? I see that liquid looks amazing but there is a note about not working with Rogers in the OP.
I would appreciate if someone could give me the outline of what needs to be done to root the phone, and ROM recommendations considering I'm looking for stability first rather than having a lot of features that aren't fully functional yet.
I've rooted phones before (HTC Incredible, thunderbolt, droid etc..) but here in Canada, it looks like I need to be careful because Rogers isn't Verizon!
Thanks
Canada s3 = I747M, AT&T = I747 = the same.
I am on Rogers myself.
There are many different threads tho root and flash custom recoveries. Here are a couple.
1 - download the big stock Odin package with root injected for your device. If all you want is stock with root stop here. This method will not effect your flash counter. If you would like to flash custom roms you can use terminal to add custom recovery. Booting into custom recovery will effect your flash counter.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28019751
[HOWTO] [ROOT] No Tripping Flash Counter - [ATT / Bell / Telus / Rogers / Sasktel]
2 - download Odin flashable custom recovery. Then flash a root via what ever recovery you choose (twrp or cwm). This method will effect your flash counter.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35327104
[Beginners Guide] Rooting the AT&T GalaxyS3 the Easy Way
Flash counter doesn't really matter as you can use triangle away to reset the counter before you Odin flash to factory stock.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22462960
[2013.06.05][ROOT] TriangleAway v2.95
As for Rom wise that will be up to you as each user's preferences are different. Have fun and flash away trying different roms/kernels. As long as it's for d2att, d2can, i747 or i747M you will be ok. Just make sure you read the original post and a bit of the thread.
If you want all the fancy Samsung bells and whistles stick with TouchWiz based roms. If you want a non bloatware android vanilla stock feel go with cm. If you want added customizations go with aokp, paranoid android, Pac Rom, if you want stability stick with rooted stock touchwiz but the non touchwiz 4.2.2 roms are pretty rock solid imho.
With cm, aokp, or non touchwiz roms you may run into caller Id issues with the latest modem. I run task650's AOKP and use I747MUMLJ1 or I747MVLLH1 modems.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34397816
[MODEM] Complete Modem List for both I747U & I747M
Check out the android development section.... stuffed filled with some great information.
Sent from my SGH-I747
Wow, I wish I could hit the 'Thank' button more than once, that's a LOT of really good information.
This might sound silly but the reason I want to root is because I'm really bored with the phone and I want to stay away from the temptation of buying the HTC One
Can you tell I was bored? Lol
I have been itching to upgrade to the s4 my self. The AT&T locked boot loader is holding me back. It is nice that the T-Mobile and international roms are compatible. Holding off for the specs of the Google s4 to make up my mind.
I barely ever use touchwiz roms so there is no real big reasons to upgrade as most of the differences are touchwiz based additions so there really isn't that much differences as long as we have developers keeping the latest os alive on this device.
I do love the idea of a nexus like s4 if the specs are the same as the AT&T module minus the locked boot loader
Sent from my SGH-I747
Personally, I miss sense sometimes but mostly because when it came to custom ROMs, it was so much faster than any other launcher. When I try a ROM on the S3, it'll be something like Liquidrom. I'm not a fan of touchwiz either, I use Nova which is basic/boring but fast and reliable.
I might start with Stock rooted, freeze the bloat and see how that feels.
When I extract the image, I get a .tar.md5, should I rename it to just .tar before flashing it with Odin?
EDIT: NM, got it!
i currently have stock rom and no root. i want to reset the counter but keep stock rom. what is the process?
do i use odin to root it, then triangle away, then odin flash with unrooted stock rom?
confused! thanks!
alvina said:
i currently have stock rom and no root. i want to reset the counter but keep stock rom. what is the process?
do i use odin to root it, then triangle away, then odin flash with unrooted stock rom?
confused! thanks!
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I believe triangle away requires root access.
Flash a pre rooted stock Rom with Odin, then triangle away, then back to stock using Odin.
I'm rooting this phone and when I connect it in download mode odin isn't recognizing it. I have installed kies, separately installed the drives, and ended any kies processes. I have also tried 2 different usb cables and all the usb ports. What should I do? (I am using an old Compaq, could that be the problem?)
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I'm rooting this phone and when I connect it in download mode odin isn't recognizing it. I have installed kies, separately installed the drives, and ended any kies processes. I have also tried 2 different usb cables and all the usb ports. What should I do? (I am using an old Compaq, could that be the problem?)
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You can look here for some troubleshooting: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1953930
I was wondering how would I do this. I wanted to flash JediMaster X but im rooted on 4.1.2 Jedi X. How would i go about updating to stock 4.3 without installing knox so i can get the working bootloader then update to Jedi Master X ?
I would prefer if the stock ROM was rooted already and knox removed. Anyway have any links.
Has anyone done this process ?
Re: Upgrading to 4.3 from stock 4.1.2
naruto.ninjakid said:
I was wondering how would I do this. I wanted to flash JediMaster X but im rooted on 4.1.2 Jedi X. How would i go about updating to stock 4.3 without installing knox so i can get the working bootloader then update to Jedi Master X ?
I would prefer if the stock ROM was rooted already and knox removed. Anyway have any links.
Has anyone done this process ?
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Hi, even though you are on stock 4.1.2, remember: you have root privileges now. You can flash any ROM designed/built for your particular variant of the Note 2. That simply means stick with flashing ROM that match your device's model number.
Next, I flashed JediMasterX this morning. It is built from stock firmware Android 4.3 for the Note2 so you can flash this ROM, if there's a build for your variant. You don't need to flash the actual firmware to upgrade to 4.3 ROM. All builds in the forum come from source code, which means there is a base design for each kind of phone, but Android is Android and it follows certain predetermined rules.
One thing you need to do is read the OP to whichever ROM it is you are thinking about flashing. The ROM chef is going to place some very important information on the first page where they present their ROM. It is much advised that you follow those guidelines down to the letter. For instance, you want to flash JediMasterX, right? Did you know that the OP mentions that if you haven't already updated to 4.3, (BTW...there are links in the forums for each carrier to download the stock firmware and they're already root and you don't have Knox to worry about!) that you should flash a particular kernel after flashing the ROM. You'll even find a link to the stock 4.3 modem, which is necessary for providing a data connection. That is less necessary than flashing the kernel and the OP explains why.
I hope this has helped. Make sure you have your custom recovery set-up and that you already have a Nandroid backup of your root stock firmware or another ROM you have recently flashed. Always keep a backup, more than one is even better!
Happy Flashing!
tinydynamite00
tinydynamite00 said:
Hi, even though you are on stock 4.1.2, remember: you have root privileges now. You can flash any ROM designed/built for your particular variant of the Note 2. That simply means stick with flashing ROM that match your device's model number.
Next, I flashed JediMasterX this morning. It is built from stock firmware Android 4.3 for the Note2 so you can flash this ROM, if there's a build for your variant. You don't need to flash the actual firmware to upgrade to 4.3 ROM. All builds in the forum come from source code, which means there is a base design for each kind of phone, but Android is Android and it follows certain predetermined rules.
One thing you need to do is read the OP to whichever ROM it is you are thinking about flashing. The ROM chef is going to place some very important information on the first page where they present their ROM. It is much advised that you follow those guidelines down to the letter. For instance, you want to flash JediMasterX, right? Did you know that the OP mentions that if you haven't already updated to 4.3, (BTW...there are links in the forums for each carrier to download the stock firmware and they're already root and you don't have Knox to worry about!) that you should flash a particular kernel after flashing the ROM. You'll even find a link to the stock 4.3 modem, which is necessary for providing a data connection. That is less necessary than flashing the kernel and the OP explains why.
I hope this has helped. Make sure you have your custom recovery set-up and that you already have a Nandroid backup of your root stock firmware or another ROM you have recently flashed. Always keep a backup, more than one is even better!
Happy Flashing!
tinydynamite00
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Yes I want to flash JediMaster X but I heard that if i don't have the stock bootloader WiFi will be dropping in and out. Support for devil kernel in V2 is being dropped or something (so i wanted a solution in which i don't have to flash devil kernel) so I need to have the stock bootloader to have stable connection. Yeah I was just looking for the simplest process to get everything working on JediMasterX 4.3
naruto.ninjakid said:
Yes I want to flash JediMaster X but I heard that if i don't have the stock bootloader WiFi will be dropping in and out. Support for devil kernel in V2 is being dropped or something (so i wanted a solution in which i don't have to flash devil kernel) so I need to have the stock bootloader to have stable connection. Yeah I was just looking for the simplest process to get everything working on JediMasterX 4.3
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I totally understand you. And that's where that kernel I mentioned comes in. It's called the dual-boot or Devil's kernel by @DerTeufel You need to either flash that kernel after flashing the ROM via the Aroma installer. Reboot back into recovery and flash the kernel OR flash the bootloader patch provided by another senior contributor in the forum. That link is somewhere in the OP and you have this option. Download and flash the stock root 4.3 firmware -- it already is Knox free -- for your device. Then flash your downloaded JediMasterX ROM and you won't need to worry about flashing the kernel.
tinydynamite00 said:
Hi, even though you are on stock 4.1.2, remember: you have root privileges now. You can flash any ROM designed/built for your particular variant of the Note 2. That simply means stick with flashing ROM that match your device's model number.
Next, I flashed JediMasterX this morning. It is built from stock firmware Android 4.3 for the Note2 so you can flash this ROM, if there's a build for your variant. You don't need to flash the actual firmware to upgrade to 4.3 ROM. All builds in the forum come from source code, which means there is a base design for each kind of phone, but Android is Android and it follows certain predetermined rules.
One thing you need to do is read the OP to whichever ROM it is you are thinking about flashing. The ROM chef is going to place some very important information on the first page where they present their ROM. It is much advised that you follow those guidelines down to the letter. For instance, you want to flash JediMasterX, right? Did you know that the OP mentions that if you haven't already updated to 4.3, (BTW...there are links in the forums for each carrier to download the stock firmware and they're already root and you don't have Knox to worry about!) that you should flash a particular kernel after flashing the ROM. You'll even find a link to the stock 4.3 modem, which is necessary for providing a data connection. That is less necessary than flashing the kernel and the OP explains why.
I hope this has helped. Make sure you have your custom recovery set-up and that you already have a Nandroid backup of your root stock firmware or another ROM you have recently flashed. Always keep a backup, more than one is even better!
Happy Flashing!
tinydynamite00
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tinydynamite00 said:
I totally understand you. And that's where that kernel I mentioned comes in. It's called the dual-boot or Devil's kernel by @DerTeufel You need to either flash that kernel after flashing the ROM via the Aroma installer. Reboot back into recovery and flash the kernel OR flash the bootloader patch provided by another senior contributor in the forum. That link is somewhere in the OP and you have this option. Download and flash the stock root 4.3 firmware -- it already is Knox free -- for your device. Then flash your downloaded JediMasterX ROM and you won't need to worry about flashing the kernel.
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Ok thanks I will go the stock method way. After flashing stock do i ed to wipe data and cache ? Also is the best way to flash stock to use PC odin or mobile odin ?
naruto.ninjakid said:
Yes I want to flash JediMaster X but I heard that if i don't have the stock bootloader WiFi will be dropping in and out. Support for devil kernel in V2 is being dropped or something (so i wanted a solution in which i don't have to flash devil kernel) so I need to have the stock bootloader to have stable connection. Yeah I was just looking for the simplest process to get everything working on JediMasterX 4.3
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I forgot to mention one other thing. I know that JediMasterX was shared with us earlier in December. One thing of interest, and this is solely for your information...don't go trying it until you're more comfortable with flashing and more importantly recovery! The N7105 is compatible with the T889 and that allows us to flash ROM built for our respective variants. The Devil's kernel was built for the N7105 originally. And I just downloaded a pretty updated -- as of this month -- version of the kernel yesterday. I did read in @DerTeufel's OP for the Devil's kernel that he wouldn't be supporting any requests for changes to the kernel. But the kernel is solid. Has been for quite some time!
Sorry it's taken me long to reply. Wouldn't you know my phones are both drained and I hadn't turned on my computer yet. Anyway, important thing is to read, read, read. I know you might get bored clicking through pages, but it's really cool when you find updates to certain ROM you like buried in those pages instead of posted on the main page. Or you find tips to a having a better experience on the ROM you happen to be on by using a mod listed in a forum. And you can learn a whole lot from everyone in these forums, but reading through the forums will teach you things about root, what you can and cannot do, that no single person can.
Hope this helped! Have fun flashing!
tinydynamite00
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naruto.ninjakid said:
Ok thanks I will go the stock method way. After flashing stock do i ed to wipe data and cache ? Also is the best way to flash stock to use PC odin or mobile odin ?
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Yea, you're going to download and flash through desktop Odin the stock root 4.3 firmware. You download the zip, unzip and place the .md5 file in PDA of Odin. You'll then need to flash a recovery image through Odin as well so your recovery partition will be ready to flash into recovery and then backup the stock root firmware. Keep it in case you want to go back. And always do a complete wipe in recovery for a clean install of any ROM you flash.
Computer is super slow today. ARgH! lol
tinydynamite00
Here you go
naruto.ninjakid said:
I was wondering how would I do this. I wanted to flash JediMaster X but im rooted on 4.1.2 Jedi X. How would i go about updating to stock 4.3 without installing knox so i can get the working bootloader then update to Jedi Master X ?
I would prefer if the stock ROM was rooted already and knox removed. Anyway have any links.
Has anyone done this process ?
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I know what you mean and I'm using the official ROM now without Knox
Step 1: Root your phone
Step 2: Install Titanium Backup pro (u can download the APK from apkmania or any other site)
Step 3: Find the apps in the screenshot from Chrome to Mobile life
Step 4: back up each one of them (in case if u need Knox later)
Step 5: uninstall
Step 6: have fun, your phone is Knox free
Hit the thanks button if my post helped you please.
Hello,
I have some questions regarding installing custom roms on a Koodo Galaxy S3 i747M currently running stock 4.1.2 rooted. I'd like to try a custom ROM such as AOKP to get more out of my device, but I'd like to know a little bit more before doing so.
I heard backing up with titanium backup saves a lot of stuff, but if I don't like the rom/battery usage how can I go back to stock 4.1.2 rooted?
Also, how can I install and which version of AOKP should I try to install?
How can I reset the flash counter if i switch roms?
Will installing a custom rom wipe everything such as my music (external sd card) my games, app data, roms, videos etc?
Thanks for taking the time to help me, I've been searching for 3 days now, but I'm always finding either outdated informations of informations about different galaxy s3 models or informations about different carriers. I just want to take no chances since this cellphone is important for me.
SterneSchreien said:
Hello,
I have some questions regarding installing custom roms on a Koodo Galaxy S3 i747M currently running stock 4.1.2 rooted. I'd like to try a custom ROM such as AOKP to get more out of my device, but I'd like to know a little bit more before doing so.
I heard backing up with titanium backup saves a lot of stuff, but if I don't like the rom/battery usage how can I go back to stock 4.1.2 rooted?
Also, how can I install and which version of AOKP should I try to install?
How can I reset the flash counter if i switch roms?
Will installing a custom rom wipe everything such as my music (external sd card) my games, app data, roms, videos etc?
Thanks for taking the time to help me, I've been searching for 3 days now, but I'm always finding either outdated informations of informations about different galaxy s3 models or informations about different carriers. I just want to take no chances since this cellphone is important for me.
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First of all if you rooted already probably switched... for resetting counter you need triangle away app.
Second for installing custom rom and for backup/restore roms (including your stock rom) you need to install CWM or TWRP.
Third as long as you install CWM(or TWRP) make nandroid backup!
Fourth all operations using CWM (or TWRP) is not device specific.
Fifth flashing roms does not increment counter.
4b3ck said:
First of all if you rooted already probably switched... for resetting counter you need triangle away app.
Second for installing custom rom and for backup/restore roms (including your stock rom) you need to install CWM or TWRP.
Third as long as you install CWM(or TWRP) make nandroid backup!
Fourth all operations using CWM (or TWRP) is not device specific.
Fifth flashing roms does not increment counter.
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I used a method which does not trigger the flash counter, so flashing roms won't trigger it? How can I install CWM or TWRP? And how can i just take all my data from stock 4.1.2 to AOKP? Sorry for all these questions I'm just not sure .
SterneSchreien said:
How can I install CWM or TWRP? And how can i just take all my data from stock 4.1.2 to AOKP? Sorry for all these questions I'm just not sure .
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Most references to initial installs of CWM or TWRP I have seen involve using either Odin or Heimdall to install the custom recovery. When I have done this it was with the installation of a kernel that included the recovery. Subsequent upgrades to the recovery are often done from a flashable zip within the custom recovery. You can find the downloads for the recoveries in the forums.
You can use Titanium Backup to save user apps, ones you installed, and their data. This will make reinstallation on the new ROM much faster than downloading the apps again. It is also possible to backup system apps and their data. Everything I have read says it is a bad idea to restore the system apps to a new ROM. Restoring the data from system apps from your old ROM to the new one may be a hit or miss thing. At one time you needed to backup SMS/MMS data and contacts with something other than TiBu. I'm not sure if it will do the job on it's own now. It wouldn't hurt to backup the info with more than one method.
How can I install it using Odin? I can never find info about the i747m and is it carrier specific version? Like Koodo I have?
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SterneSchreien said:
How can I install it using Odin? I can never find info about the i747m and is it carrier specific version? Like Koodo I have?
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If the it you are wanting install is AOKP, I just cruised over to the AOKP thread in the original development forum for the AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III and learned that they provide the ROM as .zip files. Such a file would be installed/flashed from a custom recovery. Links to download the .zip is in the initial post as are their limited instructions. Most ROMs will have similar links and instructions in the first post, if not it seems they are in one of the first three posts.
If you are referring to a custom recovery; decide which you want to install, CWM or TWRP. I have seen references to installing a custom recovery using the PDA slot of Odin. I can not state that I have done this, I only have Linux and have been using Heimdall for the past year. The custom recoveries I installed using Odin were several years ago and were injected in the kernel I installed. My Captivate has a custom recovery that came with the kernel, my SGS3 is still on stock recovery. All I have seen says that you can use same recoveries on the i747M that are used on the i747 for AT&T. The AOKP FAQ page has links to the ClockworkMod page, which links to downloads for their recovery.
HTH
SterneSchreien said:
I used a method which does not trigger the flash counter, so flashing roms won't trigger it? How can I install CWM or TWRP? And how can i just take all my data from stock 4.1.2 to AOKP? Sorry for all these questions I'm just not sure .
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I think easiest ways is installing Goo Manager from play store. Then install TWRP using menu.
dawgdoc said:
If the it you are wanting install is AOKP, I just cruised over to the AOKP thread in the original development forum for the AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III and learned that they provide the ROM as .zip files. Such a file would be installed/flashed from a custom recovery. Links to download the .zip is in the initial post as are their limited instructions. Most ROMs will have similar links and instructions in the first post, if not it seems they are in one of the first three posts.
If you are referring to a custom recovery; decide which you want to install, CWM or TWRP. I have seen references to installing a custom recovery using the PDA slot of Odin. I can not state that I have done this, I only have Linux and have been using Heimdall for the past year. The custom recoveries I installed using Odin were several years ago and were injected in the kernel I installed. My Captivate has a custom recovery that came with the kernel, my SGS3 is still on stock recovery. All I have seen says that you can use same recoveries on the i747M that are used on the i747 for AT&T. The AOKP FAQ page has links to the ClockworkMod page, which links to downloads for their recovery.
HTH
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I looked in the play store for rom manager since I read somewhere that it could install the it (clockwork mod) easily but it just told me i747m is not supported. I'll try to see the aokp FAQ. So i747m Koodo is the same as i747 ATT? it won't brick my phone if I install the Att gs3 clockwork mod?
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SterneSchreien said:
I looked in the play store for rom manager since I read somewhere that it could install the it (clockwork mod) easily but it just told me i747m is not supported. I'll try to see the aokp FAQ. So i747m Koodo is the same as i747 ATT? it won't brick my phone if I install the Att gs3 clockwork mod?
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I have never seen a differentiation between bootloaders recoveries for the i747 and i747M in the various ROM threads I have read in the SGS3 forums. The biggest difference between the devices will be bootloaders and modems. Use caution if you are updating/changing these.
It may be best for you to verify what I have told you in the ROM thread, if you are able to post there. I have seen how some have posted to the development forums with low post counts so maybe you can. If not on the post thread, possibly raise the question on the AOKP site. (I don't have a lot or experience modding my devices, presume to have all of the answers, nor to correctly recall all that I have read.)
dawgdoc said:
I have never seen a differentiation between bootloaders for the i747 and i747M in the various ROM threads I have read in the SGS3 forums. The biggest difference between the devices will be bootloaders and modems. Use caution if you are updating/changing these.
It may be best for you to verify what I have told you in the ROM thread, if you are able to post there. I have seen how some have posted to the development forums with low post counts so maybe you can. If not on the post thread, possibly raise the question on the AOKP site. (I don't have a lot or experience modding my devices, presume to have all of the answers, nor to correctly recall all that I have read.)
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Looking at Wikipedia and it appears the s3 i747m is the same model as the ATT one. How can I flash clockwork mod recovery? And if in the end it does not work with my phone will it become bricked?
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SterneSchreien said:
How can I flash clockwork mod recovery? And if in the end it does not work with my phone will it become bricked?
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You will most likely trip the flash counter when you install the custom recovery, it may matter to you. If it does you can use the Triangle Away tool to reset. [Howto] Install a Recovery discusses manually, using either adb or terminal emulator, installing a recovery and links to other threads with automated installations. The most recent CWM for the SGS3 is 6.0.4.7 you can get it from http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager Using the manual method you can install recovery without using Odin or Heimdall.
Since you are rooted, GooManager would work for you. A number of people with Canadian versions of the SGS3 have reported that they used GooManager to flash the d2att version of CWM with complete success.
To install with Odin or Heimdall you will need a version of the recovery packaged as a .tar.md5 or .tar. Be sure to get the most recent version of CWM. It can be found with a search of the forums. There are tutorials available about using Odin, in short put the .tar.md5 into the PDA slot. Bear in mind that I don't use Odin, read about it for before using. Caveat, some older ROMs may require an older version of the recovery.
(I edited my previous post to correct a misstatement on my part, I changed bootloader to recovery)
I used the Terminal Emulator method this thread showed and it worked without problems, thanks a lot!
Just another queston : Can i flash a 4.2/4.3/4.4 Rom (such as AOKP) without updating the "bootloader" and installing Knox on my cellphone and still be able to return to 4.1.2?
SterneSchreien said:
Just another queston : Can i flash a 4.2/4.3/4.4 Rom (such as AOKP) without updating the "bootloader" and installing Knox on my cellphone and still be able to return to 4.1.2?
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You would have to check the requirements of the ROM you select for flashing.
There are two 4.3 bootloaders discussed in the ROM threads. Either will work with ROMs requiring a 4.3 bootloader. If the ROM you choose requires a 4.3 bootloader you can still go back to 4.1.2 IF YOU CHOOSE WISELY.
The MJ2 bootloader is from the leaked version of the 4.3 update. It will not prevent you from going back to 4.1.2. It does not have Knox.
The MJB bootloader is from the official 4.3 release. It will prevent you from going back to 4.1.2. It does have Knox.
(Both of these are for the AT&T 1747, Canadian variants use different bootloaders. Particulars for those devices are unfamiliar to me.)
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You would have to check the requirements of the ROM you select for flashing.
There are two 4.3 bootloaders discussed in the ROM threads. Either will work with ROMs requiring a 4.3 bootloader. If the ROM you choose requires a 4.3 bootloader you can still go back to 4.1.2 IF YOU CHOOSE WISELY.
The MJ2 bootloader is from the leaked version of the 4.3 update. It will not prevent you from going back to 4.1.2. It does not have Knox.
The MJB bootloader is from the official 4.3 release. It will prevent you from going back to 4.1.2. It does have Knox.
(Both of these are for the AT&T 1747, Canadian variants use different bootloaders. Particulars for those devices are unfamiliar to me.)
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Ok, how can I find out the bootloader version from the rom? I found multiple ones for instance here and here. How do I know if they need updated bootloader? And are these roms version-specific unlike CWM which was device-specific?
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Ok, how can I find out the bootloader version from the rom? I found multiple ones for instance here and here. How do I know if they need updated bootloader? And are these roms version-specific unlike CWM which was device-specific?
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I found references to the updated MJB bootloader in the AOKP thread to which you linked. A search and close reading of that thread may tell you if it can also use the MJ2 bootloader. Likewise, you could check the AOKP faq linked to in the ROM thread, also, be sure and check the faq comments.
If a ROM is 4.3 or 4.4.x based it will probably require either the MJ2 or MJB bootloader. If it is 4.2.x or earlier you should be able to use the 4.1.1 (LK3) or 4.1.2 (MG2) bootloaders. It would be best to read and ask questions in the thread of the ROM you intend to install. Don't forget that current requirements of nightlies may vary from those of milestones from a couple of months ago.
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Looking back at some of the stuff you have posted I see that you are on a Canadian device.
The MJ2 and MJB bootloaders probably don't apply to you. You should currently have a different one on your device, updates will not be to MJ2 or MJB. Some of the Canadian bootloaders don't prevent you from going back to earlier stock ROMs. I don't know if all of them are this way. Meaning I recall seeing that the MK5 bootloader for the Rogers (?) will allow people to go back to 4.1.2 ROMs. Other Canadian bootloaders may or may not let you go back.
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This thread may help [Canada][Bell/Telus/Rogers/etc] i747m Android 4.3 Jelly Bean available + root method
I have CWM recovery now on my SGH-i747 with 4.3 rooted., so how can I get back STOCK Samsung Recovery so I can get the OTA Update for this phone?? It will download it but will not install it after reboot. So is it because of the CWM Recovery and that it does not have Stock Recovery??? Thanks for Help...
I believe you need stock recovery and an unrooted system.
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I believe you need stock recovery and an unrooted system.
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DAA!!! Think article Titled "Restore Stock Samsung Recovery" But you said nothing about How to Restore Stock Samsung Recovery????
tailgunner9 said:
DAA!!! Think article Titled "Restore Stock Samsung Recovery" But you said nothing about How to Restore Stock Samsung Recovery????
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This might help: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2722660
Or this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50551942
I have an i747m so getting back to stock recovery can be done by flashing a stock ROM via Odin. Since you have the i747, I don't know of any method to get the stock recovery back on your phone.
Stock Recovery
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This might help: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2722660
Or this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50551942
I have an i747m so getting back to stock recovery can be done by flashing a stock ROM via Odin. Since you have the i747, I don't know of any method to get the stock recovery back on your phone.
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Surely there is easier way to get CWM recovery out of phone and back to Stock Samsung Recovery than having to install the entire Stock OS firmware????
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Surely there is easier way to get CWM recovery out of phone and back to Stock Samsung Recovery than having to install the entire Stock OS firmware????
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If there is such a method, I have never seen it.
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If there is such a method, I have never seen it.
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Can I replace CWM Recovery for Stock Samsung 3e Recovery by flashing attached file in Odin 3.07 PDA on my i747 4.3???? Think all 3e Recovery are same no matter Android firmware? Or does it have to be from a 4.3 firmware? Are all 3e Recovery the same/
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Can I replace CWM Recovery for Stock Samsung 3e Recovery by flashing attached file in Odin 3.07 PDA on my i747 4.3???? Think all 3e Recovery are same no matter Android firmware? Or does it have to be from a 4.3 firmware? Are all 3e Recovery the same/
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I'm really not sure as I have never tried it before. To get back to stock, I have always used Odin to flash the entire ROM.
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I'm really not sure as I have never tried it before. To get back to stock, I have always used Odin to flash the entire ROM.
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Wish someone had old i747 with 4.3 could try it and see if the file would get it back to Samsung Recovery 3e.
Seems like it would be possible since you can flash CWM & TRWP on one in place of the Samsung Recovery 3e
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Wish someone had old i747 with 4.3 could try it and see if the file would get it back to Samsung Recovery 3e.
Seems like it would be possible since you can flash CWM & TRWP on one in place of the Samsung Recovery 3e
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One issue with the 4.3 bootloader is the fact that you cannot simply flash back to stock using Odin if something goes wrong.
I think there are different versions of the stock recovery because updated versions of CWM and TWRP are required to flash newer custom ROMs. Also, some phones have different partition layouts. For example, Samsung phones have an EFS folder that can be accessed by an end user while this is not the case with a Nexus 4.
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One issue with the 4.3 bootloader is the fact that you cannot simply flash back to stock using Odin if something goes wrong.
I think there are different versions of the stock recovery because updated versions of CWM and TWRP are required to flash newer custom ROMs. Also, some phones have different partition layouts. For example, Samsung phones have an EFS folder that can be accessed by an end user while this is not the case with a Nexus 4.
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Makes Sense!!!! May I ask you what is an "Easy Way" to get my i747 S3 4.3 to 4.4.2 since I cannot do the OTA I get and that you know WORKS. I am rooted with CWM for recovery.
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Makes Sense!!!! May I ask you what is an "Easy Way" to get my i747 S3 4.3 to 4.4.2 since I cannot do the OTA I get and that you know WORKS. I am rooted with CWM for recovery.
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I don't know of a sure-fire way. Whenever a person alters a phone's operating system using official or unofficial methods, there's always a risk that something will go wrong.
Since you have CWM, you could flash a custom Kit Kat ROM? If you want the latest TouchWiz ROM, have a look in the development thread. You'll need the newwest version of CWM to flash Kit Kat.
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I don't know of a sure-fire way. Whenever a person alters a phone's operating system using official or unofficial methods, there's always a risk that something will go wrong.
Since you have CWM, you could flash a custom Kit Kat ROM? If you want the latest TouchWiz ROM, have a look in the development thread. You'll need the newwest version of CWM to flash Kit Kat.
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Rom Manager shows it has latest CWM Recovery. Did not really want a Custom Rom, always like the Stock ones on phone. Guess I am just stuck with 4.3 then. Thanks for your HELP!!!!!
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Rom Manager shows it has latest CWM Recovery. Did not really want a Custom Rom, always like the Stock ones on phone. Guess I am just stuck with 4.3 then. Thanks for your HELP!!!!!
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I prefer custom ROMs because they tend to perform better than a stock carrier ROM in my opinion. I prefer a dark UI which TW doesn't have.
Since you have a custom recovery, you could create a nandroid backup, flash a custom KK ROM, and try it out. If you don't like the custom ROM, restore your backup.
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I prefer custom ROMs because they tend to perform better than a stock carrier ROM in my opinion. I prefer a dark UI which TW doesn't have.
Since you have a custom recovery, you could create a nandroid backup, flash a custom KK ROM, and try it out. If you don't like the custom ROM, restore your backup.
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That is very true I have backup of my 4.3. Unless something would screw up and could not get phone to life to get to Recovery. Just stay with the 4.3 Will never install CWM again and loose 3e Samsung Recovery where you can not get OTA Updates. Thanks again audit13!!!!! They should make CWM & TWRP where you can good back to Stock Samsung Recovery. My opinion...
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That is very true I have backup of my 4.3. Unless something would screw up and could not get phone to life to get to Recovery. Just stay with the 4.3 Will never install CWM again and loose 3e Samsung Recovery where you can not get OTA Updates. Thanks again audit13!!!!!
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Sorry I couldn't help you more. I went from a stock Bell Canada 4.1.2 ROM to a custom KK ROM.
Have a look in the development forum. You'll see some amazing KK ROMs. If you wait a while, I'm sure you'll see some custom KK TW ROMs based off a stock TW ROM and kernel.