[Q] HELP !! question regarding restoring SGIII back to stock rom - AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III

I hope someone can help with a questionI have.
I need to flash back to stock rom and do a factory reset on my AT&T SGIII - this I know how to do . However, what I don't know is if the links I've found for tar files for a stock restore (like the one posted here)are for the ice cream sandwich version that launched with the phone, or the newer jelly bean version.
If it is the older version, once I'm done restoring it back to stock and factory settings, will I get an option to update to jelly bean thru AT&T?
Or do I need to find a stock AT&T jelly bean file to flash? If so, where do I find that?
any help would be appreciated. Thanks

Be carefull going back. If on 4.3 bootloader.it is warned not to go back.
Also be more descriptive.
What are you trying to leave from
Where did you find that link.
Just looking at the download name there is no way to tell what it is as far as version.
If back to stock and did not trip the counter then OTA will be available.
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The file in the link was uploaded on 07-04-2012, so it has to be for Ice Cream Sandwich.
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What bootloader are you on? This is crucial because it will determine if you can use ODIN to flash.
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aybarrap1 said:
What bootloader are you on? This is crucial because it will determine if you can use ODIN to flash.
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Currently, I have the Sonic Free GS3_R7.1.1 Resurrection rom, with a 3.0.51-KT74-gd1f1083 ktoonsez Kernel, all running on 4.1.1 version of android.
also my modem is I747UCDLK3.
I didn't know if I needed to get the same version of a stock rom to flash back to or if it mattered. Ideally, I still want to be able to get the latest android version released by AT&T. I don't necessarily want to flash back to the version that launched with the SG3. Unless, after doing so I could update the phone thru AT&T (OTA or other method) to the most current released version.
Thanks

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Best way to upgrade?

I currently have the T-Mobile version with the 4.1.1 stock rom with a modified framework and root but stock recovery as well.
The phone don't seem to find the update available to get 4.1.2
What would be the best way to upgrade to the newer version?
Where can I get a backup of the recovery for that newer version.
Firmware thread stickied in development. Link in my sig.
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Just flash the new root66 file then I assume?
If I recall correctly that should update and not lose data right?
Thank you
Correct. But still back up your stuff. Things do happen sometimes.
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Very true.
Thank you for the advice.

[Q] Software Update Interrupted

Ok so I downgraded to 4.1.1 and unlocked just fine but now when I try to get the ota 4.1.2 it says software update interrupted so am I now going to have to odin every update in the future or is there something im missing?
I have tge sgh-i317 at&t unlocked on jelly bean 4.1.1 with simple mobile
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wcbray said:
Ok so I downgraded to 4.1.1 and unlocked just fine but now when I try to get the ota 4.1.2 it says software update interrupted so am I now going to have to odin every update in the future or is there something im missing?
I have tge sgh-i317 at&t unlocked on jelly bean 4.1.1 with simple mobile
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You should be rooted #1
No just use Odin to go back to stock 4.1.2 Rom. Or if you have a custom recovery installed.
Then you can just flash it in there! And you should be good to go.
BUT REMEMBER MAKE A BACKUP!!!!
And why would want an update from the carrier when there plenty of stock 4.1.2 Rom's here??
And they don't have all the crappy blot ware that AT&T puts on the phone either!
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Stucked on 4.3 leaked update (UCUEMJ2)

I have a SGH-I747, and on the last weeks I've updated it to 4.3 Jelly bean leaked version, which is UCUEMJ2, but now want to get the official 4.3 update (UCUEMJB). How can I make this? Is there any solution? Everytime I try to flash anything, it seems to get it done, but then I reboot my phone and there it is, the leaked and buggy 4.3 update still there. Can someone help me?
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Pretty sure you should be able odin back to 4.1.x from the leak and then update ota. Downgrading from leak is safe afaik but don't downgrade from official 4.3 = brick. Sounds like you better be sure if you want to go to official. Please someone else confirm.
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Amhed0910 said:
I have a SGH-I747, and on the last weeks I've updated it to 4.3 Jelly bean leaked version, which is UCUEMJ2, but now want to get the official 4.3 update (UCUEMJB). How can I make this? Is there any solution? Everytime I try to flash anything, it seems to get it done, but then I reboot my phone and there it is, the leaked and buggy 4.3 update still there. Can someone help me?
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Yes you can downgrade to 4.1.1 via kies or Odin if you on MJ2 and take update to MJB over the air. But there is no comback to privies version of if you on last OTA 4.3 MJB...
Amhed0910 said:
I have a SGH-I747, and on the last weeks I've updated it to 4.3 Jelly bean leaked version, which is UCUEMJ2, but now want to get the official 4.3 update (UCUEMJB). How can I make this? Is there any solution? Everytime I try to flash anything, it seems to get it done, but then I reboot my phone and there it is, the leaked and buggy 4.3 update still there. Can someone help me?
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Like others have said, you can odin back to 4.1.1 stock and start the OTA update process (you will need to update to 4.1.2 then do the 4.3 update). HOWEVER, please keep in mind that once you are on 4.3 stock you are stuck there. You cannot downgrade or you will brick your phone. Rooting the 4.3 stock rom is even a hit and miss at this point so do not even count on having root or a custom recovery. You have been informed and to update is at your own risk if is going to be an issue for you. I suggest give the developers time to figure things out first unless you just really want stock unrooted SIII experience.
Hmm..
I am on this rom..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2498233
No root no knox..
Now.. back to 4.1.1 on kies.. odin..? And how update on 4.3 official?
I am from bosnia. My phone is buy in america att.. but not ota update for me.. i click on software update.. every day.. but nothing.. try later for 24h...
Sorry my english is bed..
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So basically I should go to Kies, use the "don'tknowthename" method to get back to 4.1.1, then manually install the 4.1.2 OTA, and then again manually install the 4.3 OTA? (I have an AT&T phone but I live in Mexico). Woooooah, seems like a busy evening. Great...
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androidBH said:
Hmm..
I am on this rom..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2498233
No root no knox..
Now.. back to 4.1.1 on kies.. odin..? And how update on 4.3 official?
I am from bosnia. My phone is buy in america att.. but not ota update for me.. i click on software update.. every day.. but nothing.. try later for 24h...
Sorry my english is bed..
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That's the same problem I have. If I get the 4.3 OTA update today or tomorrow, I'll let you know and I'll help you, ok?
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Ok man. Tnx
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So basically I should go to Kies, use the "don'tknowthename" method to get back to 4.1.1, then manually install the 4.1.2 OTA, and then again manually install the 4.3 OTA? (I have an AT&T phone but I live in Mexico). Woooooah, seems like a busy evening. Great...
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Im pretty sure Kies will only let you install the latest official firmware, im not positive on this however as i avoid it like the plauge. Your best best is to use Odin to flash back to stock, and then grab the OTA (if thats what you have your heart set on).
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Im pretty sure Kies will only let you install the latest official firmware, im not positive on this however as i avoid it like the plauge. Your best best is to use Odin to flash back to stock, and then grab the OTA (if thats what you have your heart set on).
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So, what would you reccomend? Should I just upgrade it to official 4.3 or should I root and get CM10.2
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OTA 4.3 ?
Hi,
I'm new to this tread, so i just want to know if you guys had some information about the possible 4.3 OFFICIAL update from kies for SGH-I747M From bell ? (I can't just wait, the new 4.3 toggle are so much better.. )
dntesinfrno said:
Im pretty sure Kies will only let you install the latest official firmware, im not positive on this however as i avoid it like the plauge. Your best best is to use Odin to flash back to stock, and then grab the OTA (if thats what you have your heart set on).
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Latest official firmware on kies is 4.1.1. So he can do this by kies if he was and he is sure he was on 4.2.1 or MJ6 latest and did not take OTA.
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Amhed0910 said:
So basically I should go to Kies, use the "don'tknowthename" method to get back to 4.1.1, then manually install the 4.1.2 OTA, and then again manually install the 4.3 OTA? (I have an AT&T phone but I live in Mexico). Woooooah, seems like a busy evening. Great...
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Yes this what you can do, but like I said if you sure you are did not take last 4.3 OTA update.
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Amhed0910 said:
So, what would you reccomend? Should I just upgrade it to official 4.3 or should I root and get CM10.2
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Better is to get CM10.2 if you can
Well, I just got my UCUEMJB 4.3 update ready to work, and it is pretty stable. Thanks to everyone who helped me get this problem solved. The guy who was having problems as me:
It is SAFE to downgrade to 4.1.1 ONLY and notice, ONLY if you are on the UCUEMJ2 leaked update; you should be able to odin the 4.1.1 ROM, then get the 4.1.2 OTA update, and then again the 4.3 OTA update.
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Anyone?
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I have tried to do this. I am stuck at the 4.1.1 spot. Every tome I try to do the ota update it searches and then tells me update interrupted there is no update at this time. I am getting so tired of this. Please help. And by the way I switched carrier's to tmo and the phone is unlocked.
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OFFICIAL Android 4.3 is now rolling out to the Galaxy S3
Hi,
I Just receive the OFFICIAL android 4.3 on my sgh-i747 today, i can confirm that it is out for the Telus/Koodo and Bell/Virgin Mobile Carriers in Canada, have a good day!! :laugh:
cbross said:
I have tried to do this. I am stuck at the 4.1.1 spot. Every tome I try to do the ota update it searches and then tells me update interrupted there is no update at this time. I am getting so tired of this. Please help. And by the way I switched carrier's to tmo and the phone is unlocked.
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You just have to download the 4.1.2 OTA Update .zip file, and then manually flash it. Then, you should get the 4.3 OTA
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can i downgrade to 4.1.1 with this firmware?
Please check my Firmware if i can downgrade back to 4.1.1 I've attached my phone's screenshot thanks in advace
No
downgrade
Amhed0910 said:
I have a SGH-I747, and on the last weeks I've updated it to 4.3 Jelly bean leaked version, which is UCUEMJ2, but now want to get the official 4.3 update (UCUEMJB). How can I make this? Is there any solution? Everytime I try to flash anything, it seems to get it done, but then I reboot my phone and there it is, the leaked and buggy 4.3 update still there. Can someone help me?
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But it says you can down on leaked firmware and im on mj2

Re-enable the stock phone app on Verizon model on stock rom?

The build is MH2, and currently the bootloader is locked on my SCH-I925, so I'm trying to see if there is a way to re-enable the phone app that Verizon disabled... is there another stock rom I can flash, or something?
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The build is MH2, and currently the bootloader is locked on my SCH-I925, so I'm trying to see if there is a way to re-enable the phone app that Verizon disabled... is there another stock rom I can flash, or something?
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I'm trying to find the same thing since my I925 is softbricked and in a bootloop. All I can do is put it in download mode. Do you by any chance know how to put it back to stock?
Yes, you need the stock firmware. But FYI: that's the note 10.1 2012... I was sold that thinking it was new one. I took it back. Just flash the stock firmware via odin. Let me see if I have it... But you can prolly find it in the forum...
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Stock Firmware MH2
grmcrkrs said:
Yes, you need the stock firmware. But FYI: that's the note 10.1 2012... I was sold that thinking it was new one. I took it back. Just flash the stock firmware via odin. Let me see if I have it... But you can prolly find it in the forum...
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i have looked for the stock firmware too MH2 but cant find it anywhere....
is there a copy available anywhere? My wife took the OTA update to MK1 and i have that but want to go back to stock so i can root and unlock

Need help downgrading

I need to get back to 4.1.2, unrooted, and I'm on 4.3 skynote vanilla. What are all the steps I'll need to take to get there?
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You can Odin back to stock 4.1.2...[emoji106]
Or you can download the firmware you need from Sammobile.com/firmwares for you particular device...
There a few threads that you can also do it they the OTA update...
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prichm1992 said:
I need to get back to 4.1.2, unrooted, and I'm on 4.3 skynote vanilla. What are all the steps I'll need to take to get there?
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If you have the official 4.3 bootloader....then the device will never be completely stock...
But if the knox free leaked loader was used then a full downgrade including the bootloader is possible...
Happy flashing...g
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prichm1992 said:
I need to get back to 4.1.2, unrooted, and I'm on 4.3 skynote vanilla. What are all the steps I'll need to take to get there?
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you can download firm wear from sky mobile website

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