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[Q] S3 i747M ROOT QUESTIONS

I own a i747M Galaxy S3 on the Rogers network, and I'm interested in rooting my device to install CM 10.1 ROM. I would like to clear up my questions and concerns fully before attempting something that if preformed wrong, could damage - or fully brick - my device.
A few of my XDA resources:
SIII ROOT/ROMs/TOOLS
Noobs Guide to Root, Flash, and More
Stock ROM Firmware
Questions &/or Concerns:
In regards to the Firmware downloads: Which download do I choose under the Rogers section in order to get the complete factory image of the Rogers S3?
Is it worth it to do the CWM method that avoids triggering the Flash Counter?
More questions will likely come as I remember.

Wheelzz said:
I own a i747M Galaxy S3 on the Rogers network, and I'm interested in rooting my device to install CM 10.1 ROM. I would like to clear up my questions and concerns fully before attempting something that if preformed wrong, could damage - or fully brick - my device.
A few of my XDA resources:
SIII ROOT/ROMs/TOOLS
Noobs Guide to Root, Flash, and More
Stock ROM Firmware
Questions &/or Concerns:
In regards to the Firmware downloads: Which download do I choose under the Rogers section in order to get the complete factory image of the Rogers S3?
Is it worth it to do the CWM method that avoids triggering the Flash Counter?
More questions will likely come as I remember.
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From one of your links to install rogers firmware pre rooted, you want this firmware which was the first from Rogers section http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23017610006234402
Here is where you can download the 4.1.2 rogers stock un-rooted firmware. The first one labeled RWC is for Rogers Wireless. http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SGH-I747M
Personally I do not worry about the flash counter because you can install 'Triangle Away' and reset the counter from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114

BCSC said:
From one of your links to install rogers firmware pre rooted, you want this firmware which was the first from Rogers section http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23017610006234402
Here is where you can download the 4.1.2 rogers stock un-rooted firmware. The first one labeled RWC is for Rogers Wireless. http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SGH-I747M
Personally I do not worry about the flash counter because you can install 'Triangle Away' and reset the counter from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114
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So the link that I labelled stock ROM is actually for rooting?

No, that's just for getting back to stock. In your first link S3 root rom.... you have a forum that had. ' no tripping flash counter'. This is stock firmware with root injected already. If you flash that with odin, you will have root. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739426
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BCSC said:
No, that's just for getting back to stock. In your first link S3 root rom.... you have a forum that had. ' no tripping flash counter'. This is stock firmware with root injected already. If you flash that with odin, you will have root. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739426
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Oh, thanks. Should I just use the Samsung link for the stock ROM? In my link it has like 3 different files under the Rogers section. Is that root a good one? I am not sure if there are different roots.
Is flashing a rooted file with oden the best way to root?

The absolutely simplest way for you to get root is to flash this in odin.
http://download.chainfire.eu/269/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-d2can-d2vl-sghi747m.zip
It will give you root access without reinstalling the whole rom. If you want instruction on how to use this file, here is the source link. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1963790.
After installing this you can download Rom Manager from the play store to install CWM
At this stage don't worry about your flash counter. You can reset it to 0 later.

AT&T GS3 memory problem
I hope I'm putting this in the correct forum on this website. If not will someone guide me to the right place?
After rooting my AT&T GS3 and loading lots of apps and doing backups, I noticed it was running out memory. When viewing the Storage and available space on the phone it indicated the bulk of memory was taken up by "Miscellaneous files". I connected the phone to my computer and with Windows Explorer navigated to my phone. Once there I saw, as I suspected, it appeared the problem with my phone's internal memory being almost all used up was because I had done way too many backups, some with the phone's backup and some with other apps with backup capabilities. Figuring I could take care of that easily enough, I used my computer's Eraser program I erased several of the older backups. After disconnecting the phone, rebooting, etc. I went into the phone's Settings & Storage to see how the memory then looked. The phone shows that I now have Available space of 8.43 GB, because the Miscellaneous files space went down from about 11GB to 2.03GB. Here's my problem... even though the phone Storage indicates I have all kinds of available memory, I get errors when existing apps try to download updates to apps and some new apps telling me there is not enough memory available. Short of restoring the phone to pre-rooting and then having to reload all my apps and re-root, is there a way (using CWM or other) to get the phone to re-recognize the available memory? If someone could give me a link to where to answer is I would be very grateful

If you have successfully installed CWM, try wiping cache, and then wipe dalvic cache. Dalvic cache is in the 'advanced' section under wipe menu. This will force android to reload all the app memory and may fix your issue.
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BCSC said:
The absolutely simplest way for you to get root is to flash this in odin.
http://download.chainfire.eu/269/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-d2can-d2vl-sghi747m.zip
It will give you root access without reinstalling the whole rom. If you want instruction on how to use this file, here is the source link. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1963790.
After installing this you can download Rom Manager from the play store to install CWM
At this stage don't worry about your flash counter. You can reset it to 0 later.
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If I want to root in order to run custom ROMs such as CM, should not use auto root?

All root is created equal. You can use auto root for any rom. Stock or CM10. If you use the auto roor method that I suggested you will not have issues.
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BCSC said:
All root is created equal. You can use auto root for any rom. Stock or CM10. If you use the auto roor method that I suggested you will not have issues.
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Do you know a good download for Google Apps?
Thanks, will reply back later with any issues.

Wheelzz said:
Do you know a good download for Google Apps?
Thanks, will reply back later with any issues.
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This Gapps package has all the Google apps for Android 4.2.2. You would flash this after installing CM10.1
http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20130301-signed.zip

BCSC said:
This Gapps package has all the Google apps for Android 4.2.2. You would flash this after installing CM10.1
http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20130301-signed.zip
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That package should work fine for the latest stable version of CM 10.1 for my device, correct?

Wheelzz said:
That package should work fine for the latest stable version of CM 10.1 for my device, correct?
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Yes sir, that is correct. When you click that link you will see the info for it stating that it is the Google apps for 4.2.2 which is CM10.1
You can also see this link for confirmation. http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Gapps

Wiping caches
BCSC said:
If you have successfully installed CWM, try wiping cache, and then wipe dalvic cache. Dalvic cache is in the 'advanced' section under wipe menu. This will force android to reload all the app memory and may fix your issue.
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Thanks BCSC for the assistance. I did a wipe on both caches, but after re-boot the phone still gave me memory errors when apps tried to update. But that's OK, because I installed another backup from my external SD card (1 of 4) and it looks like the memory problem went away. I was going to go through a re-install of each of backups to see if I happened to have made a rooted one before the memory filled up. I got lucky because the first backup on the list did the trick. :good:

BCSC said:
Yes sir, that is correct. When you click that link you will see the info for it stating that it is the Google apps for 4.2.2 which is CM10.1
You can also see this link for confirmation. http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Gapps
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Is ODEN 3.07 the latest?

Wheelzz said:
Is ODEN 3.07 the latest?
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Oh, my bad, the auto root includes a custom Odin for the auto root.
I am just wondering, what's the difference between using the auto root and using normal odin such as the method in the noobs root guide? More steps?

As for installing CWM through ROM manager: it prompts me to select my device and the only S3 there is MetroPCS.

Press menu button and you will see 'show all devices.' You will find it in there

BCSC said:
Press menu button and you will see 'show all devices.' You will find it in there
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Yes it is.
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I think I am just going to start over. Although, I flashed that stock link you sent me earlier, and I still have superSU.

[Q] Rooting Note 2 ... Yes or No ?

Hello
I am using note 2 and would like to understand if its worth rooting the device or not? I have not rooted any device in the past. Are there any features that i will loose after rooting?
if yes please suggest which ROM.
Thanks

hellobye80 said:
Hello
I am using note 2 and would like to understand if its worth rooting the device or not? I have not rooted any device in the past. Are there any features that i will loose after rooting?
if yes please suggest which ROM.
Thanks
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You.!!! ! Kidding me ???!! Why not root + without root u can not flash any custom rom ...sir
So which phone u were using previously ? Iphone or nokia 3310 lolz. Any ways look for Android Revolution HD 19 or wanam Lite v2.9 both are based on latest stock samsung roms for good start.
Cheers
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Lets start at the beginning - rooting your device means you have "Administrator" rights on it and gives you the ability to do stuff you aren't supposed to do without root. The most basic example is - block most of the ads you see when browsing the web with your favorite browser and when using your apps.
It also gives you the ability to flash custom ROMs (which are new "Operating Systems" that have been modified for the better by other XDA members), install more root apps that let you do incredible things, and lets you change your DPI (making all the stuff on your phone smaller, thus giving you more things to see on your phone at any given time!).
In short, there are countless of possibilities. I'd recommend sticking with the Samsung based ROMs for a start as they will be more familiar. Specifically, I would recommend starting with Phoenix ROM (found here). It might be a big ROM (weighing 1.5GBs to download), but contains most of the features you'd ever need. I started with it and no matter which other ROM I try I just can't find anything better.
Please note, however, that you're better off reading about how to root, flash new recoveries and ROMs, what's EFS and how to backup it, and understanding what you're about to do before starting. Everything can be found on these forums
Good luck

The only thing you'd be losing is your warranty.
10/10 would recommend rooting.

Can we rollback to Samsung provided OS incase have to claim warranty due to some issue?
What are the chances of bricking the phone?
Sent from my GT-N7100

Yes you can, you can roll back to non-rooted original ROM. Not sure if it applies to all ROMs but some methods of rooting increase flash count which can be seen by technicians thus voiding your warranty. but there are ways to remove it/set back to 0. Just do what Freezeil said and read through the Dev section and see what can be done and the outcomes of actions taken. Personally I've only got Root on my N2 as all I wanted was to install several apps that require root(Titanium Back Up, Root Explorer, Lucky Patcher, etc.) and I'll be sticking to original ROMs on it, i.e. no custom ROMs. but it'll all depend on what you want. On my N1 I'm running different ROMs depending on my mood and I like experimenting with it. But always make sure you make a back up of your ROM and EFS file which contains your IMEI coz if it goes while flashing, it's a ***** to get back on your own.

If you do root check out the xposed framework and its apps. There is just about every customisation possible, its worth rooting for that alone
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hicough said:
The only thing you'd be losing is your warranty.
10/10 would recommend rooting.
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rooting does not void warranty as now contributors and dev here has done great job as even after root the binary status remain unchanged so the only thing u need to do is just a click to unroot and if anything goes wrong still samsung wont be able to make out it was rooted you can check pre rooted odex rom here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2230250 its normal samsung stuff with root priveledge u even have mods now to root it one click ,the only thing which voids warranty is custom recovery which can be reverted as already mentioned.
hellobye80 said:
Can we rollback to Samsung provided OS incase have to claim warranty due to some issue?
What are the chances of bricking the phone?
Sent from my GT-N7100
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suggest u to download the odex rooted latest rom linked above and as those are samsung firmware default ,only if u want the latest firmware orelse just go rooting ,if u like custom then get your recovery to philz or twrp
note:backup your efs atleast 2 to 3 times just to be safe and keep it on pc or online storage

I like samsung rom which is pre-installed and would love if i can only get root access to this. So i should look for a way to get root access to this version itself. Can i achieve that? Any link that i can follow?
Sent from my GT-N7100

Galaxy toolkit is a simple tool to enable you to root your phone.
The main thing you will lose if you root is sky go if you use it. New eu law States you shouldn't lose your warranty either.
But you need to ask your self is it right for you to root your phone?
If you want increased volume, better anti theft protection, fewer ads, firewall, sd card memory swap, ability to Flash different roms, kernels etc etc etc.
The best rom I've found by a country mile is Jedi 17 rom.
Good luck and post back your findings
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hellobye80 said:
I like samsung rom which is pre-installed and would love if i can only get root access to this. So i should look for a way to get root access to this version itself. Can i achieve that? Any link that i can follow?
Sent from my GT-N7100
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2445480 here u go

Finally rooted my note 2 with stock rom today.
Will i get an update when Samsung push 4.3?
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hellobye80 said:
Will i get an update when Samsung push 4.3?
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The day you are going to get a 4.3 update from Samsung is light years away. Let's conclude, it's too early to worry about it.:highfive:

@hellobye80
To get OTA just use Multitool mentioned in a link just above your post by @shhbz
select clean option
then open SuperSU app - setting -Full unroot.
After this you should get OTA, in case you didn't get try factory reset.
Still issue, you can get 4.3 (OR ant ROM) by flashing with Odin.

Thanks All.
Is there any app that i can use to restrict some permissions that are allowed to some applications like "Facebook" app that has access to "call phone number directly" .
Sent from my GT-N7100

Use xPrivacy xposed module.
First search xposed framework then you can get xPrivacy from that framework application itself.
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I am all set. Thanks everyone for all the inputs.
Sent from my GT-N7100

dr.ketan said:
@hellobye80
To get OTA just use Multitool mentioned in a link just above your post by @shhbz
select clean option
then open SuperSU app - setting -Full unroot.
After this you should get OTA, in case you didn't get try factory reset.
Still issue, you can get 4.3 (OR ant ROM) by flashing with Odin.
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I was reading a few articles and found something about flash counters. Do i have to worry about resetting the flash counters and if yes how can i do that? i am on stock rom with root access. i have followed this "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1896696" to root my phone using "1.Root with Stock Recovery - CF auto Root from Chainfire"

hellobye80 said:
I was reading a few articles and found something about flash counters. Do i have to worry about resetting the flash counters and if yes how can i do that? i am on stock rom with root access. i have followed this "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1896696" to root my phone using "1.Root with Stock Recovery - CF auto Root from Chainfire"
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@dr.ketan I used Triangle Away to reset my counter ... now my last worry is to be able to get 4.3 that is expected to be released by end of this month... what is the process to get a OTA and also have Root access with Stock OS. please suggest

Upgrade to 4.3 with root
Hello
JB 4.3 for N7100 is now released for Note 2 in India.
I am currently using n7100 with stock 4.1.2 which was rooted using Method 1 as mentioned in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1896696" (Thanks to @dr.ketan for step-by-step guide). using this method I was also able to reset the flash counter to 0.
Now i want to have Stock 4.3 on my device and have root access again. is there a similar guide available that i can follow to achieve this?
I also read about Samsung KNOX and its added to the 4.3 but not sure if i understand that correctly. is there any issues with rooting a phone with 4.3?
Please Suggest
Thanks

root for new tmobile 4.3 update

I took the new T-Mobile OTAl ast night...Is there a root method for this yet?

terrapin69 said:
I took the new T-Mobile OTAl ast night...Is there a root method for this yet?
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CF-Auto root should work fine. Plus Superuser by Chainfire is updated as well.
Here is the SU update. Just flash in recovery.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/47cuac5fzuwpxh2/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.50.zip
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ODIN 3.07 recognized the M919 just fine - But when I select PDA and the CF-Auto root file, it never populates - any ideas?

Sorry bro....im at work. Maybe re DL auto root?
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re: cf-autoroot
terrapin69 said:
ODIN 3.07 recognized the M919 just fine - But when I select PDA and the CF-Auto root file, it never populates - any ideas?
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Make sure that the cf-auto-root has a TAR extender.
If it's a zip file, Odin will not reconize it.
Odin needs the file with the TAR extender. *.TAR
Normally if you unzip cf-auto-root.zip you will find
the odin flashable TAR file inside the zip.
Good luck!

Misterjunky said:
Make sure that the cf-auto-root has a TAR extender.
If it's a zip file, Odin will not reconize it.
Odin needs the file with the TAR extender. *.TAR
Normally if you unzip cf-auto-root.zip you will find
the odin flashable TAR file inside the zip.
Good luck!
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I believe the issue was trying to run ODIN and use CF from a thumb drive - Once put on the desktop, all OK - Thanks all. Now, if I could get an app that allows me to use an on screen nav bar rather than the physical buttons WITHOUT flashing a custom ROM... Although I will say that the new 4.3 eats up a TON of system mem (as opposed to 4.2.2...) kinda sucks but the apps to sd is great and, to be honest, I have used some awesome roms in the past but, generally, there is always something, even something tiny, that doesn't work right. I'd rather not F around with a CR just now but if you could advise me how to get an onscreen nav bar I'd be appreciative - I thought NOVA launcher may have it but no such luck

terrapin69 said:
I believe the issue was trying to run ODIN and use CF from a thumb drive - Once put on the desktop, all OK - Thanks all. Now, if I could get an app that allows me to use an on screen nav bar rather than the physical buttons WITHOUT flashing a custom ROM... Although I will say that the new 4.3 eats up a TON of system mem (as opposed to 4.2.2...) kinda sucks but the apps to sd is great and, to be honest, I have used some awesome roms in the past but, generally, there is always something, even something tiny, that doesn't work right. I'd rather not F around with a CR just now but if you could advise me how to get an onscreen nav bar I'd be appreciative - I thought NOVA launcher may have it but no such luck
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When you go into download mode do you have the "KNOX WARRANTY VOID 0x1" or something similiar after using cf-autoroot? This status will void your warranty.

terrapin69 said:
I believe the issue was trying to run ODIN and use CF from a thumb drive - Once put on the desktop, all OK - Thanks all. Now, if I could get an app that allows me to use an on screen nav bar rather than the physical buttons WITHOUT flashing a custom ROM... Although I will say that the new 4.3 eats up a TON of system mem (as opposed to 4.2.2...) kinda sucks but the apps to sd is great and, to be honest, I have used some awesome roms in the past but, generally, there is always something, even something tiny, that doesn't work right. I'd rather not F around with a CR just now but if you could advise me how to get an onscreen nav bar I'd be appreciative - I thought NOVA launcher may have it but no such luck
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The nav bar isn't a part of the launcher. It's built into the ROM. You need a ROM that supports it and I have no idea if the stock 4.3 does or not.

The new update comes with lock bootloader. I think to root it you will need to use vega root. I think. But I know it have a lock bootloader

terrapin69 said:
I believe the issue was trying to run ODIN and use CF from a thumb drive - Once put on the desktop, all OK - Thanks all. Now, if I could get an app that allows me to use an on screen nav bar rather than the physical buttons WITHOUT flashing a custom ROM... Although I will say that the new 4.3 eats up a TON of system mem (as opposed to 4.2.2...) kinda sucks but the apps to sd is great and, to be honest, I have used some awesome roms in the past but, generally, there is always something, even something tiny, that doesn't work right. I'd rather not F around with a CR just now but if you could advise me how to get an onscreen nav bar I'd be appreciative - I thought NOVA launcher may have it but no such luck
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So we're you able to get a custom recovery on the latest update.. I tried to flash a recovery through odin but when I boot into recovery it's just the stock Samsung one.. is the bootloader lock preventing me from getting a custom recovery??
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pezlomd said:
So we're you able to get a custom recovery on the latest update.. I tried to flash a recovery through odin but when I boot into recovery it's just the stock Samsung one.. is the bootloader lock preventing me from getting a custom recovery??
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Yes. I was able to flash cw recovery touch with no problems. I can help if you want

root for 4.3 update
Hey guys, Ive tried to root my sg4 since i took the 4.3 ota update and can not get it to root. Odin freezes at <ID:0/005>Get PIT for mapping... wtf does that mean? Im following the instructions to the letter to no avail. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

Not sure that this helps, but long story short I spent nearly 5 hours trying to unroot my 4.2.2 stock so that I could get the 4.3 update, since cyanogen didn't want to work (flashed but kept getting stuck at boot "circling" animation). Anyway, I used odin to revert to a stock image, then the phone took the tmo upgrade ota just fine, then I rooted again with motochopper. I've spent too much time (for now) tinkering with this phone, so I'll leave as is for now. I've got most of what I wanted (root, and app 2 sd, the reason why I wanted cyanogen to start with) good luck.
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rodrigoperu said:
Not sure that this helps, but long story short I spent nearly 5 hours trying to unroot my 4.2.2 stock so that I could get the 4.3 update, since cyanogen didn't want to work (flashed but kept getting stuck at boot "circling" animation). Anyway, I used odin to revert to a stock image, then the phone took the tmo upgrade ota just fine, then I rooted again with motochopper. I've spent too much time (for now) tinkering with this phone, so I'll leave as is for now. I've got most of what I wanted (root, and app 2 sd, the reason why I wanted cyanogen to start with) good luck.
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Did that trip the 0x0 flag in download mode?

Naw you can definitely add a custom recovery after the OTA to 4.3. I added CWM 6.0.4.4 Touch after I took the OTA. Just make sure it's a TAR and flash it in PDA in Odin. The way I did mine was download IMG2TAR then just get the img from clockworkmod.com and convert it. Took only a few seconds then flashed with Odin.
NOTE: It will flag your device as non-standard and warranty will be void. Everything will function however.

I'm not sure... if you tell me how I can check this, I will do it and post the results for you.
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recently i have actuallized mi cell phone android 4.3 my version is m919 too, i dont know how to speak english is any easy way to make it root i have tried with odin but is doesnt work,
[11:42:33 p.m.] michelle Lopez Enriquez: could you please help me

glman1 said:
Did that trip the 0x0 flag in download mode?
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Yes, I just checked, it did trip it. I don't particularly care, in another 5 months I'll be out of warranty anyway. Plus I've got insurance, I can drown the phone and claim it that way if I need to. May not be the best solution or work for everyone.. but not tripping Knox just to avoid going out of warranty is not a concern for me, I want to do with my phone however I please, that's why I paid for it.
End of rant...
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Noob question
Hey guys,
I am running VirginROM on my T-mobile S4. How would i go about getting back to stock TOUCHWIZ but keeping the root i have. Do i have to go back to stock then root or can I keep the root while going back to stock.?
Thanks

ohyeezy said:
Hey guys,
I am running VirginROM on my T-mobile S4. How would i go about getting back to stock TOUCHWIZ but keeping the root i have. Do i have to go back to stock then root or can I keep the root while going back to stock.?
Thanks
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As far as I know and from my experience yes, you DO keep the root after going back to stock. However, make sure that once you go back to stock you FIRST check if you still have root, and then update OS if you are prompted/need to. From my experience with my S4, rooting after you get 4.3 will trip the KNOX thing, so beware of that as well before you proceed
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[Help] Unrooting Samsung Galaxy S3 urgent!

About a month ago I rooted my Galaxy S3 and tried to install CM11. Long story short it did not all work out well because Knox security would not let me install any root apps. And the rumor is that the Galaxy S3 is about to receive the new KitKat update and I would like to unroot the phone before the update arrives so that I can have a chance to install it. I have tried on my own by following some instructions from some websites but so far nothing seems to work. I downloaded the correct firmware from SamMobile and downloaded Odin. When I plug the phone in and start the Odin process everything seems to be going well until a big red "FAIL!" pops up. I'm hoping I don't damage my phone in the process, but so far it hasnt been bricked yet. Please, any help is appreciated.

what model of S3 do you have? There is many.

GS3User15 said:
About a month ago I rooted my Galaxy S3 and tried to install CM11. Long story short it did not all work out well because Knox security would not let me install any root apps. And the rumor is that the Galaxy S3 is about to receive the new KitKat update and I would like to unroot the phone before the update arrives so that I can have a chance to install it. I have tried on my own by following some instructions from some websites but so far nothing seems to work. I downloaded the correct firmware from SamMobile and downloaded Odin. When I plug the phone in and start the Odin process everything seems to be going well until a big red "FAIL!" pops up. I'm hoping I don't damage my phone in the process, but so far it hasnt been bricked yet. Please, any help is appreciated.
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Check out an app called universal unroot it worked for me........ Not sure if it works for Samsung devices
Here is the link
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...&utm_medium=organic&utm_term=universal+unroot
Here is some information :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2231096
Press the thanks button if I helped!!!!!!
I am sure it will work
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Download the stock firmware, flash it with Odin, reboot to stock recovery and factory reset
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GS3User15 said:
About a month ago I rooted my Galaxy S3 and tried to install CM11. Long story short it did not all work out well because Knox security would not let me install any root apps. And the rumor is that the Galaxy S3 is about to receive the new KitKat update and I would like to unroot the phone before the update arrives so that I can have a chance to install it. I have tried on my own by following some instructions from some websites but so far nothing seems to work. I downloaded the correct firmware from SamMobile and downloaded Odin. When I plug the phone in and start the Odin process everything seems to be going well until a big red "FAIL!" pops up. I'm hoping I don't damage my phone in the process, but so far it hasnt been bricked yet. Please, any help is appreciated.
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I guess u can update your device when the update comes u don't need to unroot.... The update will automatically unroot your phone....
If I am mistaken pls correct me thanks.....
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The best bet is to get that firmware to flash. You can try using an unroot option if all else fails (in the supersu app, just choose Full Unroot).
But if you want to try to get the firmware flashed, we need more info about what's happening. In particular, what model device, your current firmware version, the version you are trying to flash, where you got it from, and most importantly, what does Odin say when it fails? (Copy the text in your post)

DocHoliday77 said:
The best bet is to get that firmware to flash. You can try using an unroot option if all else fails (in the supersu app, just choose Full Unroot).
But if you want to try to get the firmware flashed, we need more info about what's happening. In particular, what model device, your current firmware version, the version you are trying to flash, where you got it from, and most importantly, what does Odin say when it fails? (Copy the text in your post)
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Okay, I'll get the text off Odin as soon as my phone charges to 80% or so. Should be about an hour or so.
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Okay so now for some reason Odin won't add the phone when its plugged in and in download mode. Maybe its because my battery charge wasn't at 80% or higher? Or could it be because I deleted the SuperSU file? And was it a bad idea to delet the file? Kinda frustrated cause I have no idea what's going on and why it won't unroot, I just want my phone back to normal...
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Did you open Odin after you plugged it in?
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serio22 said:
Did you open Odin after you plugged it in?
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Of course I did. I'm going to try again later today. Hopefully it works.
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GS3User15 said:
Okay so now for some reason Odin won't add the phone when its plugged in and in download mode. Maybe its because my battery charge wasn't at 80% or higher? Or could it be because I deleted the SuperSU file? And was it a bad idea to delet the file? Kinda frustrated cause I have no idea what's going on and why it won't unroot, I just want my phone back to normal...
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Ive used odin with less than 20% battery...
Try installing supersu from the play store, then choose full unroot from the app.

DocHoliday77 said:
Ive used odin with less than 20% battery...
Try installing supersu from the play store, then choose full unroot from the app.
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I would but Samsung Knox security won't grant it permission. And I can't delete the stupid app.
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GS3User15 said:
I would but Samsung Knox security won't grant it permission. And I can't delete the stupid app.
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Is your computer detecting your phone when you plug it in while in download mode? unplug it and plug it back in a few times to see if your computer detects/installs correctly giving a couple minutes before unplugging each time.
Once odin does detect your phone, be sure you have the correct firmware for your phone. If you have the T999, be sure to download the firmware for the T999, if you have the T999L download the firmware for that one... Check DocHoliday77's Firmware/OTA's post in the Android Development section for directions on flashing back to stock.
If you are adamant about the whole Knox thing, you can just flash the attached zip using a custom recovery to remove knox

daggorlad said:
Is your computer detecting your phone when you plug it in while in download mode? unplug it and plug it back in a few times to see if your computer detects/installs correctly giving a couple minutes before unplugging each time.
Once odin does detect your phone, be sure you have the correct firmware for your phone. If you have the T999, be sure to download the firmware for the T999, if you have the T999L download the firmware for that one... Check DocHoliday77's Firmware/OTA's post in the Android Development section for directions on flashing back to stock.
If you are adamant about the whole Knox thing, you can just flash the attached zip using a custom recovery to remove knox
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It was just recently that Odin refused to work. Before that it was working fine but if you read my first post there were still obstacles. It all seems to be going well until Odin just gives a big read "FAIL!" at the top. And around last year when I unrooted the same phone, I always got "md5 error" but that isn't the case right now. And I do have the right firmware downloaded from SamWire.com. Hoping you can help.
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If I missed it I apologize, but you still haven't answered several of the questions we've asked you. I'm only assuming you have the T999 model since it sounds like you're stock and its in your dad app Sig.... but what firmware are you on now? What build are you trying to flash? Can you copy the text output from odin after it fails? You say you think knox is blocking odin from running.....if this is the case its actually not knox (common mistake), but its not letting you downgrade due to the revision check, which is why I want to know your current firmware and the build you're trying to flash.
Without this information, the only things I can think to tell you are to try several usb cables (they do go bad, and many are only for charging), try each cable in every usb port on the computer (weird but its worked many times), or try this....
Check my Towelroot root thread in general section. Reroot the device with this method and after installing SuperSU, let it update the binary and disable Knox. Now try flashing in odin. If it doesn't work, try the full unroot option I mentioned earlier.

GS3User15 said:
It was just recently that Odin refused to work. Before that it was working fine but if you read my first post there were still obstacles. It all seems to be going well until Odin just gives a big read "FAIL!" at the top. And around last year when I unrooted the same phone, I always got "md5 error" but that isn't the case right now. And I do have the right firmware downloaded from SamWire.com. Hoping you can help.
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Sometimes if Kies is running then also it fails so make sure Kies is not running in services or you can uninstall it
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If I missed it I apologize, but you still haven't answered several of the questions we've asked you. I'm only assuming you have the T999 model since it sounds like you're stock and its in your dad app Sig.... but what firmware are you on now? What build are you trying to flash? Can you copy the text output from odin after it fails? You say you think knox is blocking odin from running.....if this is the case its actually not knox (common mistake), but its not letting you downgrade due to the revision check, which is why I want to know your current firmware and the build you're trying to flash.
Without this information, the only things I can think to tell you are to try several usb cables (they do go bad, and many are only for charging), try each cable in every usb port on the computer (weird but its worked many times), or try this....
Check my Towelroot root thread in general section. Reroot the device with this method and after installing SuperSU, let it update the binary and disable Knox. Now try flashing in odin. If it doesn't work, try the full unroot option I mentioned earlier.
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Sort for neglecting to answer your questions. Just been stressed about this. But to answer some of your questions; Yes this is the Samsung SGH-T999 model running 4.3. And yes I am trying, and failing, to Unroot my phone by flashing a stock firmware from which I downloaded from SamWire.com. I'm trying to flash 4.1.1 or 4.0.1 (can't remember). And from there on I can upgrade to the newest, 4.3 jellybean or 4.4 KitKat if it is available. As for the Knox situation, I didn't say that it was blocking Odin. I just said that Knox was preventing any root apps to function. Every time I try to access the SuperSu app Knox prevents like "This app has tried to gain access to your phone. We have prevented it.". And so I was wondering if that was why I was having problems? Is this info good now? If you need more I can try and answer.
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GS3User15 said:
Sort for neglecting to answer your questions. Just been stressed about this. But to answer some of your questions; Yes this is the Samsung SGH-T999 model running 4.3. And yes I am trying, and failing, to Unroot my phone by flashing a stock firmware from which I downloaded from SamWire.com. I'm trying to flash 4.1.1 or 4.0.1 (can't remember). And from there on I can upgrade to the newest, 4.3 jellybean or 4.4 KitKat if it is available. As for the Knox situation, I didn't say that it was blocking Odin. I just said that Knox was preventing any root apps to function. Every time I try to access the SuperSu app Knox prevents like "This app has tried to gain access to your phone. We have prevented it.". And so I was wondering if that was why I was having problems? Is this info good now? If you need more I can try and answer.
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That is your problem, you cannot downgrade firmware once you have upgraded to 4.3. That still doesn't explain the Odin problem. That is most likely a cable issue as DocHoliday77 stated or a driver issue on your PC. check your device manager when you plug it in to see if your computer even detects it. If it gives the yellow triangle in your device manager on your PC, try uninstalling, then unplug your phone and plug it back in.

GS3User15 said:
Sort for neglecting to answer your questions. Just been stressed about this. But to answer some of your questions; Yes this is the Samsung SGH-T999 model running 4.3. And yes I am trying, and failing, to Unroot my phone by flashing a stock firmware from which I downloaded from SamWire.com. I'm trying to flash 4.1.1 or 4.0.1 (can't remember). And from there on I can upgrade to the newest, 4.3 jellybean or 4.4 KitKat if it is available. As for the Knox situation, I didn't say that it was blocking Odin. I just said that Knox was preventing any root apps to function. Every time I try to access the SuperSu app Knox prevents like "This app has tried to gain access to your phone. We have prevented it.". And so I was wondering if that was why I was having problems? Is this info good now? If you need more I can try and answer.
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Thanks! This definitely helps! If you have previously updated to 4.3 firmware you cannot downgrade anymore. (Flashing older roms is ok, but not the full firmware). If you find a way to force the flash, it'll brick your phone.
So if your current firmware is MJC, you can only flash MJC or NC2 builds. If your current is NC2, then you can only flash NC2.
If you want to check for sure, install terminal emulator and enter this:
getprop to.bootloader
This will tell you your current firmware build.
If this still doesn't flash, let us know. But you could still try my other suggestions for rerooting and trying the full unroot again.
Sorry I misunderstood what you said about knox. Many people call the warranty bit part of a knox bootloader. This isn't entirely inaccurate, but can lead to some confusion, so I wasn't sure if that's what you were talking about.

DocHoliday77 said:
Thanks! This definitely helps! If you have previously updated to 4.3 firmware you cannot downgrade anymore. (Flashing older roms is ok, but not the full firmware). If you find a way to force the flash, it'll brick your phone.
So if your current firmware is MJC, you can only flash MJC or NC2 builds. If your current is NC2, then you can only flash NC2.
If you want to check for sure, install terminal emulator and enter this:
getprop to.bootloader
This will tell you your current firmware build.
If this still doesn't flash, let us know. But you could still try my other suggestions for rerooting and trying the full unroot again.
Sorry I misunderstood what you said about knox. Many people call the warranty bit part of a knox bootloader. This isn't entirely inaccurate, but can lead to some confusion, so I wasn't sure if that's what you were talking about.
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Okay. I'll download the 4.3 firmware. This is weird cause last time I unrooted, I did so while flashing a ln older version. Or maybe I was mistaken. I'll see what I can do with the new firmware and tell you guys how it turns out. Wish me luck!
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Tried update, now says software is up to date

Hello,
I have always thought that OTA update would fail with a custom recovery. However after reading about another user's experience I decided to try it. This person stated that when they did the update CWM warned them that it would be replaced and asked if they wanted to fix it. It also warned that they would lose root and asked if they wanted to fix it. Sound familiar to anyone?
I did download the update but when I tried to install it failed. Now AT&T says my software is up to date, which is not true.
I am still on 4.1.2, rooted, CWM installed. Best way to upgrade now? I can't even find the OTA upgrade file that I downloaded.
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rblancrt said:
Hello,
I have always thought that OTA update would fail with a custom recovery. However after reading about another user's experience I decided to try it. This person stated that when they did the update CWM warned them that it would be replaced and asked if they wanted to fix it. It also warned that they would lose root and asked if they wanted to fix it. Sound familiar to anyone?
I did download the update but when I tried to install it failed. Now AT&T says my software is up to date, which is not true.
I am still on 4.1.2, rooted, CWM installed. Best way to upgrade now? I can't even find the OTA upgrade file that I downloaded.
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From my experience with 3 i747m phones, rooted systems well not take an ota update.

Yup, you cannot get the ota if rooted, or with a custom recovery. You need to be full stock. Best way is a fresh firmware flash and factory reset.

I don't have to install OTA, I just wanted to update to the latest official AT&T version. Is there a flashable available that will work coming from 4.1.2?
By the way I used triangle away, downloaded update again, thought it was going to work but the update crashed
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The latest firmware that's available is the 4.3 build. Havent been able to make a working one for 4.4.2 yet. But you can update using that firmware then use one of the threads in this section to update to kk.

Ok confused. Not sure how to install 4.3. Have read about bootloaders and modems needed before flashing. Guess I will have to keep reading. How to gy from 4.1.2 rooted, CWM, to the latest official which now I think is 4.3?
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You can either follow the OP through step 4, or flash the firmware from this thread using Odin. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2722660
After that you can follow the remaining steps in this OP, or try to get the official ota to update to 4.4.2.

Since you do not have the 4.3 bootloader, you could start fresh by installing stock 4.1.1 from sammobile.com using Odin and then just keep running OTA until you get to 4.4.2. Remember, using Odin will wipe everything on the phone so make sure you backup your important data.

audit13 said:
Since you do not have the 4.3 bootloader, you could start fresh by installing stock 4.1.1 from sammobile.com using Odin and then just keep running OTA until you get to 4.4.2. Remember, using Odin will wipe everything on the phone so make sure you backup your important data.
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Everytime I try to download something from Sammobile.com my AVG pops up a warning. Is this normal? I haven't yet made it through all of their stalls, installs, etc. to get to downloading the actually firmware.

Used to love AVG. But I think theyve gone downhill and this is a perfect example. Its a false positive. (Unless your browsers been hijacked or youre clicking on a bad/fake link).
Ive been using sammobile for years and never had a single problem.

I have been using sammobile for quite some time.
The site is legit. Maybe avg is causing the problem. I can download with no problem.

Not trying to be annoying, as I said haven't done any of this for a while but.....could I not flash a stock recovery, use triangle away, unroot, and then get the ota to work?
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rblancrt said:
Not trying to be annoying, as I said haven't done any of this for a while but.....could I not flash a stock recovery, use triangle away, unroot, and then get the ota to work?
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You could try that but there is no guarantee that it'll take the OTA update after going through the procedure you described.
If you removed too many Samsung Apps, that may cause the OTA update to fail as well.

Don't think I removed any Samsung or ATT apps I just had them disabled. Since I tried to run the update though they have all resurrected themselves. I have never flashed a stock recovery or unrooted before though
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rblancrt said:
Don't think I removed any Samsung or ATT apps I just had them disabled. Since I tried to run the update though they have all resurrected themselves. I have never flashed a stock recovery or unrooted before though
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All I can say is try it and see what happens. If it doesn't work, the simplest would be to restore to completely stock and start the OTA update process.

audit13 said:
Since you do not have the 4.3 bootloader, you could start fresh by installing stock 4.1.1 from sammobile.com using Odin and then just keep running OTA until you get to 4.4.2. Remember, using Odin will wipe everything on the phone so make sure you backup your important data.
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I guess I can't read, but so far I have been unable to download the 4.1.1 from sammobile. I have gotten some media player, etc. which I don't know whether is still on my computer or not, but have not gotten to the download of the actual software.
Do I have to agree to everything that they try to get me to install?

You are probably hitting one of the ads that put up fake download buttons. Just a guess though.

It seems that registering helps
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