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Hello , XDA community.
I have a T - Mobile Samsung Galaxy S3. Here are the current stats on the device.
Model: SGH-T999
Android Version: 4.0.4
Baseband: T999xxxx
Kernel: 3.0.8- 1083013
Build: IMM76D.T999
Okay , so here's my problem. My device is rooted. Stock kernel I think. I don't remember doing anything special. Just a root.
Everyday my device gets to notification to update. Everytime I choose to update , the device just reboots and goes into CWM Recovery. I really want my device to just update to JellyBean without having to reset or wipe the device neither unrooting it. Is this possible ?
I hope I was clear enough with all the information.

You won't be able to do an Over The Air update with a custom recovery. Why do you have a custom recovery with a stock rom lol? There are a few roms out there with very stock everything. Or you can use odin to get there... searching will get you where you need. Also, you are about 2 months behind everyone else lol.

mt3g said:
You won't be able to do an Over The Air update with a custom recovery. Why do you have a custom recovery with a stock rom lol? There are a few roms out there with very stock everything. Or you can use odin to get there... searching will get you where you need. Also, you are about 2 months behind everyone else lol.
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Yes I am aware , I only wanted my phone rooted for a few applications. Never cared much about ROMS. Do you care to point me to a fairly decent rom , something that is quick and lag free , yet not to crazy. I am only asking you because you seem to be very updated.

Oh I am, lol. I'll give you something very plain.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1949687
scroll down to "SGH-T999 OTA Updates (for use in recovery)" and get the latest "UVALJ4 - UVDLJA"

Hmm FrostyJB in the dev section.

Aerowinder said:
Hmm FrostyJB in the dev section.
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Way to modded, this guy was on stock with root... I gave him stock with root. If he wants to go crazy and install a rom with custom looks, and mods to it (that alot of people like and some dislike),That's on him to research, like in my resource thread.

How to update Android 4.3 on a Galaxy S3 Tmobile SGH-T999L?
Hi there,
I´m new to the forum and I´m just a phone user. I´ve been reading different forums and messages and I think this is the correct one to post my question. If I´m wrong, please recommend me the appropriate forum if you know it . I must add that English is not my mother tongue and that I´m not familiar with terminology like flashing, mod, stock...
Having said that, here you have some background
I bought a Galaxy S3 Tmobile SGH T999L in the US in Jul 2014. I came back to my country, Spain, and as Tmobile doesn´t operate here I had to take it to a shop to unlock it and use with another supplier. The phone works reasonably well, though doesn´t totally benefit from 4G because the range of mobile frequencies used in Spain is different from the one in the US, with only partial coincidence. So it was my mistake to buy it there asuming that it would be 100% compatible here. But that´s not the issue. The issue is this:
I have recently downloaded several apps that informed me that because the O.S. is old (Android 4.3) I can´t benefit from some functionalities of the apps. .So I think I need to update to a higher version.
I have checked Tmobile US webpage where somebody asked the same question in a forum and they told him: "you flash a custome ROM (which we cannot discuss here, go to XDA developers if you are interested". And that´s why I´m here, because I have no idea of what that means, although I guess it might be related to deleting the content of the original ROM - and I suppose the O.S. is stored there- and substituting it by a higher O.S.
Below please find all technical data that I could find about my model, if this helps:
Model SGH-T999L
Base band version T999LUVUBOH1
Kernel version 3.0.31-2106417
[email protected] #1
Thu Aug 13 21:06:08 KST 2015
Compilation number JSS15J.T999LUVUBOH1
State of SE for Android
Enforcing
SEPF_SGH-T999L_4.3_0029
Thanks to anybody who may try to help

[Q] Simple KitKat 4.4 help requested

Hello there! Im here with a request if someone can help with unlocking, rooting, clockwork mod and custom rom stuff.
Im using Samsung Galaxy Nexus (GSM) Maguro running on the lastest android 4.3 and since 4.4 is out from 2 weeks or so i really wanna get it on my phone even when Google wont update our gnexus with their latest os. I know the current state of the KitKat 4.4 AOSP versions is not 100% stable and mainly those gfx issues when rotating and stuff but ill be okay.
I know there are alot of guides out there but all i need is a simplified one with intel from where to start to where to end it.
There are many stuff on the internet ive already searched but somehow i dont do it because of all the info inside it.
I know to read and before my galaxy nexus i had the Sony X8 using custom rom GDX+ and it worked well everything was easy. But with my nexus now i think there are more things to do now.
All im asking is the easiest way to get it ready to flash the package and the GAPPS. (i already picked the one from here and i have the gapps on my pc) Now i need info on how to unlock and everything with clockworkmod and backup my current os.
Thanks in advance!

No offense, but if you can't follow the guides in here on how too unlock/custom recovery/root then no one in the world can.
The methods showed here are simplest as it gets!!
As a last alternative, try the GNEX TOOLKIT V11.1.0
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda app-developers app

Hi I second this. I would also like a stable, stock, deodexed, rooted and busyboxed kitkat rom for my gsm gnexus with instructions on flashing and installing gapps. Any advice is much appreciated.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529058

ADDOriN said:
Hello there! Im here with a request if someone can help with unlocking, rooting, clockwork mod and custom rom stuff.
Im using Samsung Galaxy Nexus (GSM) Maguro running on the lastest android 4.3 and since 4.4 is out from 2 weeks or so i really wanna get it on my phone even when Google wont update our gnexus with their latest os. I know the current state of the KitKat 4.4 AOSP versions is not 100% stable and mainly those gfx issues when rotating and stuff but ill be okay.
I know there are alot of guides out there but all i need is a simplified one with intel from where to start to where to end it.
There are many stuff on the internet ive already searched but somehow i dont do it because of all the info inside it.
I know to read and before my galaxy nexus i had the Sony X8 using custom rom GDX+ and it worked well everything was easy. But with my nexus now i think there are more things to do now.
All im asking is the easiest way to get it ready to flash the package and the GAPPS. (i already picked the one from here and i have the gapps on my pc) Now i need info on how to unlock and everything with clockworkmod and backup my current os.
Thanks in advance!
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Hey ADDOriN, what's up?
First of all, I found the same problem as you... I spent some hours trying to understand the whole process and honestly didn't reach my goal... The tutorial pointed out by the friend t1.8matt is great and easy, but if you don't feel confartable yet, you can try to follow the steps on youtube video called "How To Root Android 4.3 On the galaxy nexus" made by Manley (sorry, but as a noob, I can't post the link)
Some considerations about:
- the tutorial uses CWM but depending on the version of 4.4, you should use TWRP... The process to apply the image file is the same, differing only in root step
- if your bootloader is locked, in the moment you unlock it, all your data will be erased, so a backup is highly recommended
The GNex Toolkit 11.1.0 quoted by the friend wysefreakz is easier than made everything by hand, but honestly, I didn't find an information if it is or isn't compatible with 4.3 version, so I chose to the "hand-made" method.
Just to say, I used custom firmwares on my old Defy and made the same for a Galaxy S, but I found some doubts to gnexus (even had converted it from yakjuvs to yakju in the past)
I hope I can help you

I would not use a toolkit, as pointed out by many experienced users, they can do more harm than good. Not always the case but it is possible. I you get the android SDK setup on your computer, its actually not hard using adb and fastboot once you learn the commands. There are plenty of tutorials out there to help you with getting it setup and learning about adb and fastboot.

@leocasarin, @t1.8matt, @wisefreakz Thank you guys!
Actually there is no problem for me is to follow slowly the tutorials here and there. I made this thread to ask if there is something i didnt found my rolling on the forums or the internet as general. @t1.8matt yes the tutorial you give me is maybe the one ill follow. @leocasarin i will follow the ideas you said to me and im really thankful.
NINJA EDIT: I just used the video tutorial posted from @leocasarin and i completed everything and i now have KitKat 4.4! KUDOS FOR YOU MATE <3

Need help rooting my Galaxy Tab 3 7.0

Hey Guys,
I am having trouble figuring out if it is possible to root my Tab 3 7.0 and install CyanogenMod.
I am familiar with rooting/installing rooms as I have my S3 rooted but I merely followed a well put together by some smart ass dude .... hehe
I cant seem to find any easy step by step guides here. If there are any can someone post them or give me some information on how to get this done. Thanks.
Tab Info:
Model Number: SM-T210R (Canadian)
Android Version: 4.1.2
Let me know if anyone could help.
Cheers

I used the Kingo Root App for my SM-T217S Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, and it worked to perfection. I don't see why it wouldn't work for yours as well. It is really simple to do as well, only takes about five minutes. Hope this helps.
VancouverGreek said:
Hey Guys,
I am having trouble figuring out if it is possible to root my Tab 3 7.0 and install CyanogenMod.
I am familiar with rooting/installing rooms as I have my S3 rooted but I merely followed a well put together by some smart ass dude .... hehe
I cant seem to find any easy step by step guides here. If there are any can someone post them or give me some information on how to get this done. Thanks.
Tab Info:
Model Number: SM-T210R (Canadian)
Android Version: 4.1.2
Let me know if anyone could help.
Cheers
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@VancouverGreek
So you have rooted your S3, so I think you have expierence with Odin how to root and flash ROMs.
At the moment we have no CM ROMs, these are still under develepment.
Take a look to general threats , here you will find the first thread Videos, Guide for Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 by Tomsgt with all links.
Also you find a lot of threats for prerootet Stock Roms ore modifyed Stocktroms with deleted bloatware apps, so your Tab runs smooth without lags and stable, also I prefers to install the blackhawk kernel, with kernel is the Kernel panic mode fixed.
here are the links to tomsgt: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2459817
blackhawk kernel :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2439564
I hope this post are helpful

[Q] A few questions about rooting.

Hello! This is my first post on this site, and I will probably stay here for longer. Maybe this has been asked a load of times or it's in the wrong section, but if so, I'm sorry about that. I've got a few questions.
1. Is it worth trashing the warranty? I heard that you can flash the stock ROM so nobody will know you fiddled with the tablet, but I'm not sure about that.
2. How exactly can I root? There are guides around the Internet, but I thought asking here is the best solution.
3. Where to get the stock ROM?
Thanks for answering my questions.

Some Guy from Nowhere said:
Hello! This is my first post on this site, and I will probably stay here for longer. Maybe this has been asked a load of times or it's in the wrong section, but if so, I'm sorry about that. I've got a few questions.
1. Is it worth trashing the warranty? I heard that you can flash the stock ROM so nobody will know you fiddled with the tablet, but I'm not sure about that.
2. How exactly can I root? There are guides around the Internet, but I thought asking here is the best solution.
3. Where to get the stock ROM?
Thanks for answering my questions.
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Hi
So many people have rooted their tablets trashing the warranty, so it is a personal choice. But actually rooting has many advantages like multiwindow function, using Titanium backup, debloating many useless applications, etc..
Regarding how to root your device here is a detailed guide for p-601 (3G+wifi version):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2671102
Regarding how to get a stock rom for your tablet, the best site is sammobile
www.sammobile.com
search inside it for the model of your tablet: p-600, p-601, or p-605 then choose the best rom for your tablet.
Also you can find custom pre-rooted rom here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-10-2014/development
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skyhigh73 said:
Hi
So many people have rooted their tablets trashing the warranty, so it is a personal choice. But actually rooting has many advantages like multiwindow function, using Titanium backup, debloating many useless applications, etc..
Regarding how to root your device here is a detailed guide for p-601 (3G+wifi version):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2671102
Regarding how to get a stock rom for your tablet, the best site is sammobile
www.sammobile.com
search inside it for the model of your tablet: p-600, p-601, or p-605 then choose the best rom for your tablet.
Also you can find custom pre-rooted rom here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-10-2014/development
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Thanks for the reply! It cleared up stuff. I'm looking for a 605 guide, though. Is this one fine?

If you have p-605 u can flash a pre-rooted custom rom, there are many custom rom for your p-605
plz check that section..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-10-2014/development

p5200 doesn't go into download mode

Hi guys, I've just got a new galaxy tab 3 10.1 and I'm trying to get it into download mode with no success.
It just writes for a brief second or so "downloading" and then jumps to the stock recovery. I would really appreciate any help, since it useless to me without it being rooted.
have you ever heard of this issue? I'm trying to find info about it online but you know what, sometimes the internet can be bloated with wayyy too much useless info.
Baseband:
P5200ZCUAND1
version 4.2.2
Build Number:
JDQ39.P5200ZCUAND1
Thanks for any help!

yosi199 said:
Hi guys, I've just got a new galaxy tab 3 10.1 and I'm trying to get it into download mode with no success.
It just writes for a brief second or so "downloading" and then jumps to the stock recovery. I would really appreciate any help, since it useless to me without it being rooted.
have you ever heard of this issue? I'm trying to find info about it online but you know what, sometimes the internet can be bloated with wayyy too much useless info.
Baseband:
P5200ZCUAND1
version 4.2.2
Build Number:
JDQ39.P5200ZCUAND1
Thanks for any help!
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Try reflashing the sammy firmware in stock recovery. It can't be custom if you're using stock, but if you've got a captured OTA zip it should work okay.
on a side note, this thread doesn't belong in the development section. To quote the sticky "if your thread can be rephrased as a question, it definitely does not belong in development. "