My friend moved back to Pakistan from Canada recently and brought his phone back with him. Since the phone was purchased from Rogers, it was locked to Rogers network in Canada.
He brought it to Pakistan and had it unlocked for 10 USD at a store.
He isn't familiar with rooting and all so he didn't pay attention as to how the unlock was done and is not sure if it was a factory unlock or not.
He showed me his phone recently and I noticed they had rooted it.
He wants to update his phone to 4.3 Jellybean but he can't use OTA because his device status has been changed to 'Modified'.
If I download a 4.3 firmware for the I747M and flash it will the phone get locked again? On SamMobile, there is a firmware that shows Canda (Rogers) on one of the firmwares, if I download it and flash it will the phone get locked again or will it stay unlocked even though its being flashed with a Rogers firmware.
There is also another firmware with the Country/Carrier showing as 'Unknown' as SamMobile. If I flash this firmware, will the device get locked? What does 'Unknown' mean on a firmware?
Thanks
What OS is on the phone right now? If the phone is running 4.3, do not flash any stock firmware unless it is 4.3 or higher.
I don't think it makes a difference as to whether the phone was unlocked via rooting or code, it will remain unlocked after flashing.
I unlocked my Bell s3, as have many others, using a free method and the phone has remained unlocked, even though I reloaded a stock Bell 4.1.1 rom and then a stock Bell 4.1.2 rom.
audit13 said:
What OS is on the phone right now? If the phone is running 4.3, do not flash any stock firmware unless it is 4.3 or higher.
I don't think it makes a difference as to whether the phone was unlocked via rooting or code, it will remain unlocked after flashing.
I unlocked my Bell s3, as have many others, using a free method and the phone has remained unlocked, even though I reloaded a stock Bell 4.1.1 rom and then a stock Bell 4.1.2 rom.
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It's on 4.1.1 right now. So if I flash a Rogers 4.3 firmware?
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You can flash it but I would not do it. The 4.3 ROM will install Knox which can make rooting more difficult and harder to unbrick.
You can install a custom recovery and just flash a custom 4.4.2 ROM. This allows you to easily return to a stock ROM in the future.
Flashing a 4.4.2 ROM
audit13 said:
You can flash it but I would not do it. The 4.3 ROM will install Knox which can make rooting more difficult and harder to unbrick.
You can install a custom recovery and just flash a custom 4.4.2 ROM. This allows you to easily return to a stock ROM in the future.
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My friend does want KitKat on his phone, so how do I flash a 4.4.2 ROM?
Can I flash the CWM Recovery meant for the I747? Will it make a difference if my device is the I747M?
Will I747 ROMs work on the I747M?
Thanks for the help BTW
You can flash Philz Touch Recovery via Odin. Once that is flashed correctly, you can download a ROM, save it on the phone's internal or external memory, boot into recovery, wipe Dalvik Cache, cache, and data. Then flash the rom and reboot.
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You can flash Philz Touch Recovery via Odin. Once that is flashed correctly, you can download a ROM, save it on the phone's internal or external memory, boot into recovery, wipe Dalvik Cache, cache, and data. Then flash the rom and reboot.
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Could you suggest a KitKat ROM that looks like a Nexus device?
Thanks.
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I just started flashing ROMs onto my s3 and prefer an aosp interface.
I don't know of any that look like stock kit Kat but you could use as theme chooser to find something you like.
I recommend that you not update to 4.3.
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I just started flashing ROMs onto my s3 and prefer an aosp interface.
I don't know of any that look like stock kit Kat but you could use as theme chooser to find something you like.
I recommend that you not update to 4.3.
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I've decided against updating to 4.3 but I'm looking for an AOSP 4.4 KitKat ROM.
I tried Themer on my phone but didn't like it.
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murtaza02 said:
I've decided against updating to 4.3 but I'm looking for an AOSP 4.4 KitKat ROM.
I tried Themer on my phone but didn't like it.
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You can search for themes on the play store. Many of them require a certain launcher. When you find a theme you like, just download the required launcher and install the theme.
Were you able to load a custom rom onto the phone?
audit13 said:
You can search for themes on the play store. Many of them require a certain launcher. When you find a theme you like, just download the required launcher and install the theme.
Were you able to load a custom rom onto the phone?
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I haven't tried yet since the phone is not with me.
To be honest, I've used 3-4 launchers from the Play Store but they still don't give the same experience as the Custom ROM.
Thanks
Every ROM uses some sort of launcher and certain themes only support certain launchers.
Personally, I like Cyanfox because of its dark UI.
Free Unlocking method
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I unlocked my Bell s3, as have many others, using a free method and the phone has remained unlocked, even though I reloaded a stock Bell 4.1.1 rom and then a stock Bell 4.1.2 rom.
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Hi, I'm trying to unlock my Galaxy S3 I747M and I see that you were able to do so via a free method, now would that free method be via a survey, or a magazine deal or Netflix? I'm currently in Trinidad and it comes up with something like, Deals are not available in your country. I would like to use this phone while here on a work assignment so if you could please tell me how you were able to do this it would muchly be appreciated. Its on a Canadian carrier and with Rogers. Also on 4.1.2
draziw_1 said:
Hi, I'm trying to unlock my Galaxy S3 I747M and I see that you were able to do so via a free method, now would that free method be via a survey, or a magazine deal or Netflix? I'm currently in Trinidad and it comes up with something like, Deals are not available in your country. I would like to use this phone while here on a work assignment so if you could please tell me how you were able to do this it would muchly be appreciated. Its on a Canadian carrier and with Rogers. Also on 4.1.2
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The free method is not any sort of offer from any company. In order to use the free method, you need to flash a stock Rogers 4.1.1 ROM via Odin 3.07 because a stock 4.1.1 ROM is the only ROM that has the necessary menu options to do it. If you flash a stock ROM, you will loose all of the data and apps on your phone.
The i747m is a Bell phone. I think Rogers is an i747r.
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The free method is not any sort of offer from any company. In order to use the free method, you need to flash a stock Rogers 4.1.1 ROM via Odin 3.07 because a stock 4.1.1 ROM is the only ROM that has the necessary menu options to do it. If you flash a stock ROM, you will loose all of the data and apps on your phone.
The i747m is a Bell phone. I think Rogers is an i747r.
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No no.
I747M is Rogers and Bell.
I747U is for Telus.
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murtaza02 said:
No no.
I747M is Rogers and Bell.
I747U is for Telus.
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I stand corrected. Thanks for the information.
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I stand corrected. Thanks for the information.
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No problem man.
I should be thanking you for all the help in this thread.
I guess this thread can be locked now.
Thanks again.
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Just curious, did you install a custom ROM? As I mentioned before, avoid 4.3.
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Just curious, did you install a custom ROM? As I mentioned before, avoid 4.3.
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Still not yet. Phone is still with a friend.
Will probably install a 4.4.2 ROM.
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Is it possible to restore a AT&T Galaxy 3 with a Rogers Galaxy 3 Rom?
why would you want to do it?
tw34k said:
Is it possible to restore a AT&T Galaxy 3 with a Rogers Galaxy 3 Rom?
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yes, same hardware, so go ahead.
pcshano said:
why would you want to do it?
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why wouldn't he? maybe he bought an AT&T one and wants the Rogers bloat instead of AT&T's.
We have an AT&T device however it does not install any of the rogers applications. The AT&T apps are completely useless to us as the device is unlocked and in Canada. I am going to have to root and then install the other firmware I assume. Can someone point me to the download.
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We have an AT&T device however it does not install any of the rogers applications. The AT&T apps are completely useless to us as the device is unlocked and in Canada. I am going to have to root and then install the other firmware I assume. Can someone point me to the download.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739426
Scroll down for the rooted rogers one.
Of course make sure you have your correct APN.
Also here is a semi custom one based on Rogers I believe
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2075639
hednik said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739426
Scroll down for the rooted rogers one.
Of course make sure you have your correct APN.
Also here is a semi custom one based on Rogers I believe
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2075639
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He should be able to just odin an unrooted stock rogers firmware to his s3, correct?
xBeerdroiDx said:
He should be able to just odin an unrooted stock rogers firmware to his s3, correct?
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Yep, I've never tried it but I have tried the other one I listed and its a great ROM. Since I'm not sure if he wants just a blank slate or a custom ROM I linked both.
I forgot to mention to flash the VLDLK4 modem is going custom ROM.
I would like to load the Rogers rom to the phone..... its the easiest place to start for me. Once that is done then I can root the phone and load AOKP or CM.... Do I have to root before loading rogers rom or can i just use odin? If I load the Rogers ROM does that remove all the AT&T stuff?
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I would like to load the Rogers rom to the phone..... its the easiest place to start for me. Once that is done then I can root the phone and load AOKP or CM.... Do I have to root before loading rogers rom or can i just use odin? If I load the Rogers ROM does that remove all the AT&T stuff?
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hold on dude. is your s3 running the stock at&t firmware now? if so, you dont need to flash the rogers firmware onto it just to go ahead and flash an aokp/cm rom over it again. just think about what firmware/rom you would prefer running on your device and go from there. custom or stock?
If you just want something completely custom in the vein of aokp or cm then just root or flash rogers prerooted in Odin to avoid tripping flash counter and then install custom recovery.
Never saw if you were rooted already. If so just flash an at&t custom ROM and use rogers APN.
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hold on dude. is your s3 running the stock at&t firmware now? if so, you dont need to flash the rogers firmware onto it just to go ahead and flash an aokp/cm rom over it again. just think about what firmware/rom you would prefer running on your device and go from there. custom or stock?
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The device is not currently rooted.
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The device is not currently rooted.
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Is it unlocked ? Unlock it and then flash a stock rooted ROM in odin for Rogers to root it then flash what ever ROM after that. Of course make sure you install CWM or TWRP and you are on your way.
Yes it is unlocked so that I can put any sim I want into the device. Will I lose my unlock with doing these things?
tw34k said:
Yes it is unlocked so that I can put any sim I want into the device. Will I lose my unlock with doing these things?
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You won't lose the unlock, no...
Flash the rooted stock image, AT&T or Rogers, it doesn't matter, and follow the instructions to get a recovery on:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739426
Then follow whatever the ROM thread says for whatever you're flashing, and flash it, then last flash a Roger's modem from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1831898
:victory: Good news, Android 4.3 Jelly Bean for the Canadian i747m is here!! :victory:
Android version : 4.3
Version number / Baseband : I747MVLUEMK5
Kernel version : 3.0.31-2140838
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Thanks to @hyelton who provided fast mirrors to, as of now, Bell, Telus, Rogers and Koodo images
http://storagecow.eu/index.php?dir=Xda/Galaxy+S3/Stock+Roms/4.3/Canada/
Old links below. They still work, but are awfully slow!
Bell image
SamMobile.com: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SGH-I747M&pcode=BMC#firmware
samsung-updates.com: http://samsung-updates.com/details/16400/Galaxy_S_3_North_America/SGH-I747M/BMC/I747MVLUEMK5.html
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If you are running stock, check if an OTA is available for you.
If not, you can alway get it from sammobile.com or samsung-updates.com... links to official firmwares below.
Please note, we are missing Virgin image links!
If you're looking for pre-rooted & deodexed CWM/TWRP flashable versions (with or without KNOX), please look at @kriEv thread here
Guys, please keep all canadian i747m 4.3 Jelly Bean discussions here so that we do not clutter the forum with useless threads.
Rogers image
SamMobile.com: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SGH-I747M&pcode=RWC#firmware
samsung-updates.com: http://samsung-updates.com/details/16401/Galaxy_S_3_North_America/SGH-I747M/RWC/I747MVLUEMK5.html
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Telus image
SamMobile.com: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SGH-I747M&pcode=TLS#firmware
samsung-updates.com: http://samsung-updates.com/details/16404/Galaxy_S_3_North_America/SGH-I747M/TLS/I747MVLUEMK5.html
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Koodo image
SamMobile.com: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SGH-I747M&pcode=KDO#firmware
samsung-updates.com: n/a
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Fido image
SamMobile.com: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SGH-I747M&pcode=FMC#firmware
samsung-updates.com: n/a
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Sasktel image
SamMobile.com: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SGH-I747M&pcode=BWA#firmware
samsung-updates.com: http://samsung-updates.com/details/16403/Galaxy_S_3_North_America/SGH-I747M/BWA/I747MVLUEMK5.html
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Odin
[ODIN] Desktop ODIN ver 3.07 for use with Samsung Galaxy S III
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Installation & root method with CF-Root by @SkyboneNoya
Update:
If you already have a custom recovery installed :
Make a recovery backup of your current rom
(to restore to after you get a custom recovery installed and save it to your computer as well as backing up all SD cards... It’s just a good practice.)
If coming from any other ROM than stock 4.1.2 :
Install 4.1.2 update with odin via SamMobile.com
Clear data/cache/dalvik in recovery (or hang on the Samsung logo for the night).
Upgrade to 4.3 OTA or via Odin
Hint : Use provided links to your carriers images above!
Root method
Go to [SGH-I747/M] CF-Auto-Root|
Follow the steps on post 2 in that thread.
Once rebooted: open up SuperSU, click OK then normal and reboot.
I used the KNOX uninstaller and when trying to restore back to stock I had google apps issue warning locking me out of the system. So use at your own discretion.
You should be good to go.
The rest is pretty easy.
Also, you might have trouble installing custom roms at this point. I747MVLUEMK5 is probably not listed in the installers yet. That's a whole other story.
Other options here as well if the above didn’t work for you. |Guide|How-To| Root & Install Custom Recovery for 4.3 Update |22 Nov 2013|
To enable USB debugging through Developer Options, go in System Settings/About and click on build number about 7 times. (old google trick if you didn’t know)
PS. Thanks and donations to Chainfire and other helping community members creating these easy to find threads for us should be common cents
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WARNING : Carrier IQ seems to be present for all 3 major carriers as found here by @DexedrineXR
UPDATE : @D0T-C0M got an answer from Fido, who asked Samsung directly, stating that no phone sold in Canada has Carrier IQ installed.
Source here
DISCLAIMER : I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards or whatever happens to your phone. You are expected to know what you are doing when attempting to flash your phone.
Thanks! Just waiting for a pre rooted telus version to pop up on here now
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Yeah, same thing here ... and also wait for the day at the office to be over.
And it's only 8h25 am... damn! lol
I wonder if we are going to run into the same downgrade problems that the At&t ota had.
Can anybody who updated post a screen shot of their about screen in settings please?
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Just completed the update. So far, so good.
Some minor (but nice) visual enhancements, speed is at least as good as before, nothing to complain about but nothing groundbreaking (but nobody was expecting that from 4.3).
Can't post a screeshot right now but baseband is mk5 and kernel is 3.0.31-2140838
I updated with kies and I'm with Rogers.
I haven't done a factory reset (like I usually do after a major update) but the responsiveness of my phone makes me believe it may not be necessary. Time will tell.
updating right now 555.85mb download
Stupid queation... Can i flash the zip through twrp.? Or do i nees to go back to stock unrooted state to get this update.?
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TKG26 said:
Stupid queation... Can i flash the zip through twrp.? Or do i nees to go back to stock unrooted state to get this update.?
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If you are stock, unrooted, you'll easily update over the air.
If you're going the factory image way using of the above links, you'll need to use either Odin or Mobile Odin.
Ok thanks.
Ill fireup odin tonight im on 4.1.2 rooted rom now.
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HiKsFiles said:
If you are stock, unrooted, you'll easily update over the air.
If you're going the factory image way using of the above links, you'll need to use either Odin or Mobile Odin.
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i was on 4.1.2 rooted and did the OTA
Going to try see if Fido has the update on stock or then just flash rogers. Is this advisable or no? Same network so..
Edit: there's fido right here http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
im on quntum rom kitkat right now,can i flash this with odin? or i have to install 4.1.2 first¿?
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im on quntum rom kitkat right now,can i flash this with odin? or i have to install 4.1.2 first¿?
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Using Odin to go back to 4.1.2 Fido here. Pick whatever carrier 4.1.2 you need from Firmwares.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
Had to go into recovery which I still had after flashing 4.1.2 over odin. Wiped data/cache and reboot.
Downloaded installed 4.3 OTA Just going to try gain root and see how it goes.
Updating the baseband
Hi, I am running my s3 i747m fido on Quantum Rom V3 RC3 kitkat 4.4. I was wondering can i flash the Fido baseband using recovery. (I have Clockwork Mod for my recovery screen). Or do I need to go back to stock to do this first?
thanks
Was on quantam, downloaded this and flashed it via odin, installed fine but taking forever to boot just samsung and the led is blue
what if I use only clockworkmod to flash it? Will it brick my phone ?
Also I bought the phone from Rogers but I am using it with Fido. Which baseband should I use Fido or Rogers?
entheogenx said:
what if I use only clockworkmod to flash it? Will it brick my phone ?
Also I bought the phone from Rogers but I am using it with Fido. Which baseband should I use Fido or Rogers?
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The files on sammobile are full firmware files, which include bootloader, modem etc. You can use kies or odin to flash them but i don't think you can through cwm.
I'd use the Rogers firmware if it was me, but I can't be sure.
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has anyone who wasnt on stocked used odin to flash this without flashing 4.1.2 first????
My post above explains how to get 4.3 ota from quantum 4.4 I've yet to try gain root.
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im on quntum rom kitkat right now,can i flash this with odin? or i have to install 4.1.2 first¿?
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Using Odin to go back to 4.1.2 Fido here. Pick whatever carrier 4.1.2 you need from Firmwares.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
Had to go into recovery which I still had after flashing 4.1.2 over odin. Wiped data/cache and reboot.
Downloaded installed 4.3 OTA Just going to try gain root and see how it goes.
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Andrew_han said:
Was on quantam, downloaded this and flashed it via odin, installed fine but taking forever to boot just samsung and the led is blue
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Try get into recovery and wipe data/cache
entheogenx said:
what if I use only clockworkmod to flash it? Will it brick my phone ?
Also I bought the phone from Rogers but I am using it with Fido. Which baseband should I use Fido or Rogers?
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Use whatever firmware you got with the phone. Rogers would come with Rogers.
Thanks for the replies.
Because I am not too familiar with Odin, If I go back to stock and install the 4.3 firmware via OTA then root the phone and install Quantum Rom will the firmware still be updated? Sorry if it is a newb questions.
Thanks.
I tired to root my galaxy s3 but ended up bricking it for a while and all i got was the Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again. After trying odin so many time i finally got it to work but now i have another issue...i put verizon 4.1 on my phone using odin instead of att. my att sim wont work and i dont know how i am going to get it back to att stock rom so i can use my phone again!!! if anyone know how to reset this please help i just got the phone and now i cant use it because it has Verizon instead of att galaxy s3 stock rom on it.:crying:
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I tired to root my galaxy s3 but ended up bricking it for a while and all i got was the Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again. After trying odin so many time i finally got it to work but now i have another issue...i put verizon 4.1 on my phone using odin instead of att. my att sim wont work and i dont know how i am going to get it back to att stock rom so i can use my phone again!!! if anyone know how to reset this please help i just got the phone and now i cant use it because it has Verizon instead of att galaxy s3 stock rom on it.:crying:
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Did you ever flash android 4.3 on you're phone? (This is important)
Ali7000 said:
Did you ever flash android 4.3 on you're phone? (This is important)
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it already had 4.3 i was trying to root it but the process faild and all i get is the error Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again
pimpjayjay said:
it already had 4.3 i was trying to root it but the process faild and all i get is the error Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again
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Try these http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2498233, stock at&t rooted without Knox (Believe me man, better without knox). But they are only leaks of the official firmware. I am not a professional developer so you might wanna create a new thread and ask if it's possible in you're situation.
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Try these http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2498233, stock at&t rooted without Knox (Believe me man, better without knox). But they are only leaks of the official firmware. I am not a professional developer so you might wanna create a new thread and ask if it's possible in you're situation.
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okay i will look it up and see if it works , thanks.
The Canadian and US phones are pretty similar. Maybe a Canadian rom will work?
You can find official firmware here: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SGH-I747&pcode=ATT#firmware
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The Canadian and US phones are pretty similar. Maybe a Canadian rom will work?
You can find official firmware here: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SGH-I747&pcode=ATT#firmware
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No it won't work. Since it is a stock rom it most likely will not work, he won't be able to call, text, or use data.
Ali7000 said:
No it won't work. Since it is a stock rom it most likely will not work, he won't be able to call, text, or use data.
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I wasn't sure if the OP could install some sort of stock firmware to get his phone going and then install the necessary radio.
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I wasn't sure if the OP could install some sort of stock firmware to get his phone going and then install the necessary radio.
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The best choice for him is to stick to a custom rom until the AT&T 4.3 update releases.
Ali7000 said:
The best choice for him is to stick to a custom rom until the AT&T 4.3 update releases.
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Wow. it seems as if you got people in here just giving you ODIN TARS to flash. i wouldnt listen/ flash anything than the leaked 4.3 update for att because MOST odin files have bootloader upgrades in them and if you are on 4.3 you will brick trying to restore stock
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Wow. it seems as if you got people in here just giving you ODIN TARS to flash. i wouldnt listen/ flash anything than the leaked 4.3 update for att because MOST odin files have bootloader upgrades in them and if you are on 4.3 you will brick trying to restore stock
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Hah Yah man I've been through a lot sh**.
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At&t Tar files
what should i do, the tar file for Verizon still fails but it will go as far as to let my device boot but so i can at least get to recovery mode and then i can reboot it and clear system data but of courses that not what i want because it running Verizon.I is there a way to find the tar file that has at&t on it so i can try to make it work?
Ali7000 said:
Hah Yah man I've been through a lot sh**.
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what should i do, the tar file for Verizon still fails but it will go as far as to let my device boot but so i can at least get to recovery mode and then i can reboot it and clear system data but of courses that not what i want because it running Verizon.I is there a way to find the tar file that has at&t on it so i can try to make it work?
Based on the OP, the phone is currently running Verizon's 4.1 which leads me to believe the bootloader has not been updated beyond 4.1.2 since recovery mode is accessible; therefore, I think flashing 4.11 or 4.1.2 stock roms would be fine.
As always, it's best to check the installed bootloader before proceeding with any more flashes.
I used the stock firmware from here to downgrade my Bell s3 from stock 4.1.2 to stock 4.1.1.
Stock firmware: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SGH-I747&pcode=ATT#firmware
pimpjayjay said:
what should i do, the tar file for Verizon still fails but it will go as far as to let my device boot but so i can at least get to recovery mode and then i can reboot it and clear system data but of courses that not what i want because it running Verizon.I is there a way to find the tar file that has at&t on it so i can try to make it work?
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Download the ATT Image
Current I747UCDLK3 (JB 4.1.1)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739426
audit13 said:
Based on the OP, the phone is currently running Verizon's 4.1 which leads me to believe the bootloader has not been updated beyond 4.1.2 since recovery mode is accessible; therefore, I think flashing 4.11 or 4.1.2 stock roms would be fine.
As always, it's best to check the installed bootloader before proceeding with any more flashes.
I used the stock firmware from here to downgrade my Bell s3 from stock 4.1.2 to stock 4.1.1.
Stock firmware: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SGH-I747&pcode=ATT#firmware
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i wouldnt flash the bootloader just to to be safe though. id flash the recovery from the root forum and then install a cm or aosp ROM.
or open the tar and make sure there are not bootloader related files i forgot all of them but one is mbl. something and 1,2,3 theres a post on here how to check i just dont know where
Hi im new on this forum and I would like to have some tricks and tips cause I just rooted my phone yesterday and it seems more difficult to find information for my phone I have a galaxy s3 on 4.3 sgh i747m with Rogers .... Is it me or there is just a lot more stuff made for the i9300... I have tried to find ROM'S and tricks to put CWM recovery but it's harder to find information !!
to put CWM recovery I saw a lot of stuff saying download rom manager and install CWM recovery with this app but they offer me a version of CWM recovery for a galaxy s3 (metro cps) they doesn't say if it's made for a sgh i747 so im really scared to do something wrong if I install this version of CWM recovery ..
Could some one help me maybe with website limks or a guide for beginers noob like me or this forum seem's to be really good with some people with knowledge
Before my galaxy s3 I had a Jailbreak Iphone 3gs a year ago but Rooting an Android and putting stuff on it is not really the same thing it's far away from it!
And does it matter if put some stuff on my phone made for at&t sprint etc.... even if those are sgh i747
Hey,
I am running CM11 d2att and CWM d2att on my i747m and it works perfectly. It has been so long since I did it that I can't remember the exact steps that I took, so I would do some more research. Everything I needed to know was on these forums somewhere.
I believe the rough steps I took were:
- Root
- Install CWM (d2att)
- Update bootloaders (i747m)
- Flash d2att rom
But I can't remember exactly, so do some research before you go ahead!
You can install pretty much whatever you'll find in these forums except for bootloaders and modems.
There are specific bootloaders/modem for the i747m vs. i747.
The rest, unless explicitely specified otherwise, is 100% compatible between i747 and i747m.
As for your recovery script, I would suggest installing TWRP instead of CWM.
TWRP is more user friendly for people that are new to Android and both are usually supported.
For this, go to the Play Store, download and install the "Goo manager" application.
Once installed, open up the app, hit the menu button and select the "install recovery script" option.
It will automatically select/download/install the correct recovery for your phone and ask you to confirm before doing so.
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You can install pretty much whatever you'll find in these forums except for bootloaders and modems.
There are specific bootloaders/modem for the i747m vs. i747.
The rest, unless explicitely specified otherwise, is 100% compatible between i747 and i747m.
As for your recovery script, I would suggest installing TWRP instead of CWM.
TWRP is more user friendly for people that are new to Android and both are usually supported.
For this, go to the Play Store, download and install the "Goo manager" application.
Once installed, open up the app, hit the menu button and select the "install recovery script" option.
It will automatically select/download/install the correct recovery for your phone and ask you to confirm before doing so.
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Ok thank you thats what I was wondering it doesn't matter if it's an at&t, bell or rogers... but it have to be the right model !!
Your talking about bootloader ... when I rooted my phone I have unlock my bootloader right ?? What is the advantage of changing your bootloader ....do you have to change it when you put a custom rom's?? Maybe my question have no sense at all because im new to this but I keep reading a lot of stuff on android !
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Ok thank you thats what I was wondering it doesn't matter if it's an at&t, bell or rogers... but it have to be the right model !!
Your talking about bootloader ... when I rooted my phone I have unlock my bootloader right ?? What is the advantage of changing your bootloader ....do you have to change it when you put a custom rom's?? Maybe my question have no sense at all because im new to this but I keep reading a lot of stuff on android !
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I recommend not updating your phone to any stock 4.3 ROM. A stock 4.3 ROM will install a 4.3 bootloader which cannot be downgraded and may cause problems when trying to root or get back to stock.
Some newer ROMs require an updated bootloader in order to install and boot. I am running a 4.1.2 bootloader on my i747m and don't have any problems installing 4.4.2 ROMs.
Rooting gives you access to the system files and does not unlock you bootloader.
For installing custom ROMs, I use Philz Touch which is based on CWM. I have tried TWRP and I was getting errors when flashing custom ROMs. I was able to flash the same ROM using Philz Touch without a problem. TWRP is more user friendly but doesn't work as well for me.
audit13 said:
I recommend not updating your phone to any stock 4.3 ROM. A stock 4.3 ROM will install a 4.3 bootloader which cannot be downgraded and may cause problems when trying to root or get back to stock.
Some newer ROMs require an updated bootloader in order to install and boot. I am running a 4.1.2 bootloader on my i747m and don't have any problems installing 4.4.2 ROMs.
Rooting gives you access to the system files and does not unlock you bootloader.
For installing custom ROMs, I use Philz Touch which is based on CWM. I have tried TWRP and I was getting errors when flashing custom ROMs. I was able to flash the same ROM using Philz Touch without a problem. TWRP is more user friendly but doesn't work as well for me.
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what do you mean when you say I recommend not updating your phone to any stock 4.3 ROM (when a custom rom is based on 4.3?) and can you explain me the bootloader thing in details how can I fix that or how can I unlock it ?
what is d2att ?
carlosQC said:
what do you mean when you say I recommend not updating your phone to any stock 4.3 ROM (when a custom rom is based on 4.3?) and can you explain me the bootloader thing in details how can I fix that or how can I unlock it ?
what is d2att ?
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Your post says youhave 4.3 on your phone. Is it a stock 4.3 ROM?
d2att (i747) is the AT&T version of the s3. Canada has the i747m.
The bootloader does not need to be unlocked in order to install a custom recovery or to root like Motorola phones.
The bootloader is software that an OS works with in order to function as a phone.
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Your post says youhave 4.3 on your phone. Is it a stock 4.3 ROM?
d2att (i747) is the AT&T version of the s3. Canada has the i747m.
The bootloader does not need to be unlocked in order to install a custom recovery or to root like Motorola phones.
The bootloader is software that an OS works with in order to function as a phone.
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yes its the 4.3 jelly bean stock rom
but can I put any custom rom for my model the i747 or 747m ? The carrier doesn't have any importance ?
Any warranty left on your phone? Installing a custom ROM will void your warranty.
If you want to install a custom rom, copy the ROM you want to the internal or external SD card, install Philz Touch recovery, boot into recovery, wipe cache, Dalvik, install the ROM, and reboot.
You can install any ROM for the d2att as long as the ROM supports the phone's bootloader.
How I know which bootloader I got? If I have the 4.3 jelly bean I have a 4.3 boot loader?
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audit13 said:
Any warranty left on your phone? Installing a custom ROM will void your warranty.
If you want to install a custom rom, copy the ROM you want to the internal or external SD card, install Philz Touch recovery, boot into recovery, wipe cache, Dalvik, install the ROM, and reboot.
You can install any ROM for the d2att as long as the ROM supports the phone's bootloader.
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How I know which bootloader I got? If I have the 4.3 jelly bean I have a 4.3 boot loader?
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How I know which bootloader I got? If I have the 4.3 jelly bean I have a 4.3 boot loader?
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Of you loaded a stock 4.3 ROM, you'll have the 4.3 bootloader.
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Of you loaded a stock 4.3 ROM, you'll have the 4.3 bootloader.
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thank you for your help
Since you have TWRP installed, you not flash custom ROMs. Look around for a ROM you like, download it to your phone's SD card, boot into recovery, wipe cache, Dalvik, flash ROM, reboot.
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Since you have TWRP installed, you can not flash custom ROMs. Look around for a ROM you like, download it to your phone's SD card, boot into recovery, wipe cache, Dalvik, flash ROM, reboot.
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He meant you CAN flash custom roms.
As long as the rom isn't packaged with a modem or bootloader you can flash any AT&T rom as you please.
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He meant you CAN flash custom roms.
As long as the rom isn't packaged with a modem or bootloader you can flash any AT&T rom as you please.
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Thanks for catching my error. I edited my original post.
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Thanks for catching my error. I edited my original post.
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No problem hope you would do the same for me.
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Hi everyone,
I am looking for a way to sim unlock my S3 so my girlfriend can use it on Telus (I just got an OPO )
Before I purchase a code, I have a few questions, if anyone knows the answer
1- Will an unlock code work with my setup? (I am seeing reports of it only working on Stock 4.1 and whatnot)
2- Where is a good place to purchase a code? (Rogers a crooks with a 50$ fee and I don't wanna get ripped off online either)
Thanks!
XC3N
You will need to be running a stock or close to stock ROM in order to use the unlock code. You do not need to be on stock 4.1.1 to use an unlock code. You need to be running stock 4.1.1 if you want to unlock using the free method. You may be able to unlock it using a code if you are running a stock dialler.
What bootloader or baseband is on your phone?
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You will need to be running a stock or close to stock ROM in order to use the unlock code. You do not need to be on stock 4.1.1 to use an unlock code. You need to be running stock 4.1.1 if you want to unlock using the free method. You may be able to unlock it using a code if you are running a stock dialler.
What bootloader or baseband is on your phone?
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I managed to get a code from Rogers for half the price, which is "not that bad" I guess...
I have yet to try it as I don't have the SIM card with me atm.
Baseband: I747MVLUEMK5
it's my understanding that downgrading from this will brick your phone...
Thanks for all the info!
Yes, trying to downgrade from mk5 will brick your phone.
Find the stock Rogers ROM from sammobile.com and flash it via Odin. Flashing back to stock will wipe all user data and files so make sure you backup everything you need before flashing back to stock.
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Yes, trying to downgrade from mk5 will brick your phone.
Find the stock Rogers ROM from sammobile.com and flash it via Odin. Flashing back to stock will wipe all user data and files so make sure you backup everything you need before flashing back to stock.
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Ok I tried the code and it didn't work.
I'll read up on the Odin procedure... I've done it before on another phone but I wanna make sure I don't end up with a brick! Thanks!
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ah one more thing... since I'm using the unlock code (I don't believe the free method works on Rogers phone anyway) should I flash to stock MK5?
If I go to stock MK5, eill I be able to come back to CM afterwise?
Thanks!
The free method will only work if you are running an i747 or i747m on stock 4.1.1 including the bootloader.
If you flash back to stock mk5, you should be able to re-install cwm and CM11. There are many threads on disabling knox and install CWM.
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The free method will only work if you are running an i747 or i747m on stock 4.1.1 including the bootloader.
If you flash back to stock mk5, you should be able to re-install cwm and CM11. There are many threads on disabling knox and install CWM.
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Hi! Reporting back, everything worked well flashing stock rom using this method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739426
I had a slight problem after the Odin flash where I had to boot to recovery and factory reset to get out of a boot loop, but everything went fine after that.
I managed to unlocked the phone, changed the recovery using the aforementioned thread and got back up and running on CM11 M10 in no time!
Thanks a lot for your help sir =)
Francis // XC3N