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Mac user looking to root my SGSIII from ATT

I don't know where to start, I saw a video on how to root with US SGSIII root file but the file is not available, where can I download it and if anyone has used a Mac and can give me some tips I would really appreciate it. I also, checked the wiki and did search but couldn't find anything.

Your going to have a hard time rooting with a mac, no Odin support. Just try a windows computer. There not to hard to find
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Thanks a lot, I'll try Bootcamp and see how it goes. Basically I should start with Odin right?
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Yes. I believe there us an sgs3 toolkit in developer's section that can root it too. I have not used this method so I can't tell you how well it works
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I have not done this to my shiny new s3 yet, but on my Captivate i would just use Heimdal instead if Odin on my mac....just something to look into
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Caz666 said:
I have not done this to my shiny new s3 yet, but on my Captivate i would just use Heimdal instead if Odin on my mac....just something to look into
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Heimdal is not yesterday compatible with the s3
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Bro u will have hell, I have a MacBook pro and it won't even read the phone anymore... I have to use my old dusty laptop
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No need to use ODIN or Heimdal
Follow instructions on this post. It works perfectly
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1827518
Good luck

So wait - is there no other way at the moment to root a GS3 on a Mac? I usually don't mind experimenting with terminal, but damn that seems involved/risky.

alias3800 said:
So wait - is there no other way at the moment to root a GS3 on a Mac? I usually don't mind experimenting with terminal, but damn that seems involved/risky.
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to be honest, the easiest way is to just borrow a pc for the initial rooting using odin. afterwards, you can just use adb on your mac to copy files to and from your phone.

Just install a 30 day trial of Fusion or Parallels, load up Windows and you're on your way.

Just download everything you need onto a flash drive walk into a best buy Walmart or target and do it there. Takes 5 minutes
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pussyliquor said:
Just download everything you need onto a flash drive walk into a best buy Walmart or target and do it there. Takes 5 minutes
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hahah made my day, your gonna need drivers and odin!

HRodMusic said:
hahah made my day, your gonna need drivers and odin!
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Take those with you too. Lmao. I can compile it all in a zip for you if you want haha.
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Anyone have Ubuntu running on their GS3?

And if so is there any good how-tos? I've searched for a little while now and can't find any CDMA ones in the GS3 section. Interested in trying it out if it's functional or purely for nerd reasons.
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I've been wondering the same thing lately! Would be pretty cool to see

Look for Complete Linux Installer in the market. I used it to get ubuntu running on my ns4g and kindle fire. I showed it to my linux professor last year and he was amazed. I don't see any reason why it won't work on our gs3's, I should try it again myself. Really simple to do actually as all the instructions are there for you.
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Ok so what is ubuntu? What's so special about it?
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Thanks for that tip Raiderrep
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xCovErtWolFx757 said:
Ok so what is ubuntu? What's so special about it?
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Linux distro

I'm interested it

Isn't running Linux on your phone just using a VNC-like server to a computer, running Linux?

Ascertion said:
Isn't running Linux on your phone just using a VNC-like server to a computer, running Linux?
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Well you do use a vnc server but that's only so you can see the interface. It's all running on your phone independent of anything else.
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Thanks for that tip Raiderrep
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No worries DC, long time no see
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well i got the GUI up.. i dont really get it tho.. how do u type things in with no keyboard?

DrKaotica said:
well i got the GUI up.. i dont really get it tho.. how do u type things in with no keyboard?
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Hmmm...I'm going to try and get it running on my novo 7 fire after I do some homework. If I remember right there is a setting in the vnc app that you use for onscreen keyboard popup...
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Bluetooth keyboard
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I'd be interested in this too

What about the Ubuntu Mobile that we saw a couple months back for phones? That would be awesome.
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I kinda see the benefits but not really sure its worth it.

ccline84 said:
And if so is there any good how-tos? I've searched for a little while now and can't find any CDMA ones in the GS3 section. Interested in trying it out if it's functional or purely for nerd reasons.
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Thanks dear,
What is special about ubunt.

Would Ubuntu completely replace the Android OS or can you dual-boot it so that you can run Ubuntu while docked via MHL onto a monitor or laptop? When I say dual-boot, I'm referring to something like this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzc0uMXGFBY

hotels-in-delhi said:
Thanks dear,
What is special about ubunt.
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Personally I don't find anything special about Ubuntu, but getting Backtrack running on my phone with the micro to normal usb adapter and a usb wireless receiver... that's my dream. Heard someone got it working on the Galaxy Nexus.

Root att galaxy s3 on Mac

So there's no way of doing this? Theres a way for the international one. I can't be the only person with MacBook and sgs3.
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here's what I did
Download virtual box for free. download windows 8 preview, free.
run windows in a VM done

Thanks. Just one thing what does vm stand for
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Virtual machine. Aka virtual box session.

Hi!
I did it this way with my SGH-I747[m] with Telus Mobility in Canada and it worked fine!
It doesn't trip the counter either.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1827518
Michael

Thanks both of you! Ok so I'm running Windows 8 on virtual box do what way did you root now? Is there just one way like the iPhone jail break our is there many?
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Use the root no trip method. Just flash an image via Odin then install a recovery. It's a sticky in the development section.

antiflagtuzo said:
Thanks both of you! Ok so I'm running Windows 8 on virtual box do what way did you root now? Is there just one way like the iPhone jail break our is there many?
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Well my method is from the Terminal in OS X so no need to any VMs, but you can use Odin also. Just depends if you want to use Mac or PC.

How do you root using terminal? Any links? Thanks
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antiflagtuzo said:
How do you root using terminal? Any links? Thanks
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Like I said earlier, here's the link for rooting using Terminal and MAKE SURE you have adb installed, really the android-sdk with all platform tools.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1827518

A good read if you're interested with porting Ubuntu touch preview.

https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/Porting
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Seems really interesting. Let's see if cyanogen starts pushing alpha releases to devices.
Good find
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D2vzw has a port http://rootzwiki.com/index.php?/topic/39299-[ROM][WIP]-Ubuntu-Touch-on-d2vzw-[Dev-Preview][Phantom]-[02/22/13]
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BaconStep said:
D2vzw has a port http://rootzwiki.com/index.php?/topic/39299-[ROM][WIP]-Ubuntu-Touch-on-d2vzw-[Dev-Preview][Phantom]-[02/22/13]
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That looks sexy!!!
I love Ubuntu and I'm excited as hell to use it in my phone...
I don't care if it lags I'll still use it.
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jayRokk said:
That looks sexy!!!
I love Ubuntu and I'm excited as hell to use it in my phone...
I don't care if it lags I'll still use it.
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How about no data?
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rani9990 said:
How about no data?
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I have Wi-Fi Lol I don't mind no data Lol
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It's funny you posted this.
As I type this I'm currently working on the port for the AT&T S3. It's about 60% or so finished.

Dave the Knave said:
It's funny you posted this.
As I type this I'm currently working on the port for the AT&T S3. It's about 60% or so finished.
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What??? No way???
No doubting just think its awesome!!
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jayRokk said:
What??? No way???
No doubting just think its awesome!!
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Yeah, honestly the longest part of this project so far was waiting for Ubuntu's sources to sync. You'd think they would be able to download faster then 40 KiB/s

Dave the Knave said:
Yeah, honestly the longest part of this project so far was waiting for Ubuntu's sources to sync. You'd think they would be able to download faster then 40 KiB/s
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Haha yeah but then again a lot of people are probably downloading.
But I'd love to try this and test it out
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jayRokk said:
Haha yeah but then again a lot of people are probably downloading.
But I'd love to try this and test it out
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If I actually get a booting release working, I'll post about getting a few others the Alpha release. Just not sure where it would go. Android Dev or Original Android Dev...
Of course if it doesn't boot at all, it's not going out.

Dave the Knave said:
If I actually get a booting release working, I'll post about getting a few others the Alpha release. Just not sure where it would go. Android Dev or Original Android Dev...
Of course if it doesn't boot at all, it's not going out.
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Original Dev I'm guessing
Since CM is part of it
Let's hope it boots!!
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https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/Devices

cre4per said:
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/Devices
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He's porting a port.
I'm building from source

Dave the Knave said:
It's funny you posted this.
As I type this I'm currently working on the port for the AT&T S3. It's about 60% or so finished.
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I just finally got wifi up and running on ubuntu on my macbook, so I'm ready to start porting as well. WIll probably be done by sunday. Honestly, they couldn't have made this any easier.

jordanetodd said:
I just finally got wifi up and running on ubuntu on my macbook, so I'm ready to start porting as well. WIll probably be done by sunday. Honestly, they couldn't have made this any easier.
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I would so compile if I had my laptop
They made it far easier than actually cooking a ROM.
Using CM as a base and only adding a couple text lines is the most genius idea ever.
Not only that but apart from reaching out to the 95% of regular users they have reached out to root users as well
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jayRokk said:
I would so compile if I had my laptop
They made it far easier than actually cooking a ROM.
Using CM as a base and only adding a couple text lines is the most genius idea ever.
Not only that but apart from reaching out to the 95% of regular users they have reached out to root users as well
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Even if you've never done a port, as long add you can follow directions, they walk you through it
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Dave the Knave said:
It's funny you posted this.
As I type this I'm currently working on the port for the AT&T S3. It's about 60% or so finished.
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Awesome man! Can't wait to see it!
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Well, a quick update. I have a build. But I did something wrong, somewhere.
The zip's flash with no problem (TWRP), but it just keeps booting into recovery. Maybe I'll try CWM for ****s and giggles. But if it doesn't work, I'm just going to drop the project and someone else can pick it up. Gotta get back to my college work.

By the by there's a forum section in devices for android ports of touch ubuntu
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Can't get drivers to install..

This is going to be a long story explaining everything I've done/tried.
Long story short I had a white galaxy s3 that I had rooted using the same method.. Same cord.. Same computer... Everything worked fine there. Decided to trade it for iPhone 5..well that was a mistake so then I got a different galaxy s3 that I use now..
Well I installed the Samsung drivers 1.4.6 and tried them with no luck.. So I thought to myself well cool.. I'll try the updated ones.. Tried them no luck. Restarted computer multiple times.. Uninstalled drivers multiple times.. Restarted phone multiple times.. Tried multiple computers.. Tried multiple cords.. Even Uninstalled the usb drivers and reinstalled them with simply just no luck whatsoever...
I can get the drivers to load when my phones plugged into the computer and I restart the phone but then when it goes to install the drivers it says the device is unplugged which the device is definitely not unplugged..
Any suggestions would be nice.
Thanks!
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Does it recognize the phone at all?
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Uninstall the drivers. Plug in your phone and manually remove and delete the drivers for your phone through device manager. Then reboot and reinstall drivers.

edfunkycold said:
Does it recognize the phone at all?
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It will if I reboot it.
CNexus said:
Uninstall the drivers. Plug in your phone and manually remove and delete the drivers for your phone through device manager. Then reboot and reinstall drivers.
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I will try that!
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Nope
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You may want to check out THIS thread.

cbass15 said:
It will if I reboot it.
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In what way does it recognize your phone if you reboot? And how long does it last before it doesn't recognize it anymore?

Got it
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cbass15 said:
Got it
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Glad your sorted . How dId you finally sort it out?
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Glad your sorted . How dId you finally sort it out?
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Literally went away from it for a day and it worked. Lmao
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Geez :silly: . Well the main thing is your sorted .