I am looking for a stock 4.1.1 ROM, so I can access the " Perso SHA256 OFF" feature. Perhaps someone here knows of an alternate way of accessing that as well?? If I cant find a stock ROM perhaps an old international version would work? A pre-rooted ROM would be a nice bonus, but at this point I will take whatever I can get.
Edit: I am currently on 4.1.2 so I think its safe to revert back to 4.1.1
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Hey guys.. I'm new to this forum and to flashing ROMs and all that so I need your help..
I used the search option and didn't find a clear answer to this..
I have bought about a month ago an at&t SGS3 SGH-i747 and I am not very happy with the current OS (android 4.1.1 at&t stock ROM) and I want to upgrade it to 4.1.2. After searching google a bit i found out that there IS an official 4.1.2 android from at&t for my device and wherever I go they say to go to settings, about device, software update and update my phone from there but it says that there is no update.
I have searched for a ROM on sammobile and only found a 4.0.4 ROM for my phone.
However, I found out that there is a 4.1.2 ROM for SGS3 SGH-i747M, and some people say that their ROMs will work on my device and some say they won't.
Can someone tell me, if I install a Rogers (for example) i747M ROM on my device will it work without problem? I don't want to stay with the at&t ROM because it has too many limitations on them.
I prefer not to install custom ROMs because they are all a bit unstable..
Sorry if I have bad English, tried my best..
First off an (att) rom will work with a (rogers) phone. I'm using one right now.
Secondly, if you do manage to install a (rogers) rom on your s3 it will probably be missing apn settings and you'll have rogers apps.
Lastly, through my experience with custom roms, I have found that they are far more stable then stock, if you're looking for a good custom touchwiz rom. Look at hyperdrive
ChaosG said:
Hey guys.. I'm new to this forum and to flashing ROMs and all that so I need your help..
I used the search option and didn't find a clear answer to this..
I have bought about a month ago an at&t SGS3 SGH-i747 and I am not very happy with the current OS (android 4.1.1 at&t stock ROM) and I want to upgrade it to 4.1.2. After searching google a bit i found out that there IS an official 4.1.2 android from at&t for my device and wherever I go they say to go to settings, about device, software update and update my phone from there but it says that there is no update.
I have searched for a ROM on sammobile and only found a 4.0.4 ROM for my phone.
However, I found out that there is a 4.1.2 ROM for SGS3 SGH-i747M, and some people say that their ROMs will work on my device and some say they won't.
Can someone tell me, if I install a Rogers (for example) i747M ROM on my device will it work without problem? I don't want to stay with the at&t ROM because it has too many limitations on them.
I prefer not to install custom ROMs because they are all a bit unstable..
Sorry if I have bad English, tried my best..
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What you are describing on Sammobile are the stock firmwares that are flashed through a program called Odin. If you tried flashing a Rogers image, you could potentially brick your phone, or as the user above said, there would be a lot of issues since that is not the firmware for AT&T. Are you rooted? If you are, that is what is causing the upgrade issue, since you have to be 100% stock.
dbaler said:
First off an (att) rom will work with a (rogers) phone. I'm using one right now.
Secondly, if you do manage to install a (rogers) rom on your s3 it will probably be missing apn settings and you'll have rogers apps.
Lastly, through my experience with custom roms, I have found that they are far more stable then stock, if you're looking for a good custom touchwiz rom. Look at hyperdrive
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Thanks for your answer. Well, if you say that custom roms are more stable than stock, I won't argue. Just some friends told me otherwise.
I'll try to find a good rom that suits me.
Btw, I don't care if ill have Rogers apps or AT&T apps, they are both useless to me. I just don't want to brick my phone.
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What you are describing on Sammobile are the stock firmwares that are flashed through a program called Odin. If you tried flashing a Rogers image, you could potentially brick your phone, or as the user above said, there would be a lot of issues since that is not the firmware for AT&T. Are you rooted? If you are, that is what is causing the upgrade issue, since you have to be 100% stock.
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I didn't flash a Rogers rom because I couldn't find a clear answer that says that it will not brick my phone. I just seen some people ask about it and didn't get an answer either. I have tried to unroot and flash a stock rom from "samsung-updates.com", a 4.1.1. Its the same as the one that I already had. Still, no update available.
ChaosG said:
Thanks for your answer. Well, if you say that custom roms are more stable than stock, I won't argue. Just some friends told me otherwise.
I'll try to find a good rom that suits me.
Btw, I don't care if ill have Rogers apps or AT&T apps, they are both useless to me. I just don't want to brick my phone.
I didn't flash a Rogers rom because I couldn't find a clear answer that says that it will not brick my phone. I just seen some people ask about it and didn't get an answer either. I have tried to unroot and flash a stock rom from "samsung-updates.com", a 4.1.1. Its the same as the one that I already had. Still, no update available.
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If you flash a ODIN package for rogers on an AT&T phone you may brick it due to bootloader and modem
if you flash a custom zip based on an AT&T rom from XDA you won't brick since they don't contain bootloader or a modem
hope this helps
Hey guys, so I finally decided to go back to a stock rom for the t989 (4.1.2)
i downloaded tiberus for the kernel
uvmc6 stock for the rom via this thread <<is that even a legitimate stock? i'm not sure because that's the only one i could find that doesn't seem to be tampered with.
and uvmc6 for the radio
for some reason, after flashing, everything works great but i have no signal. the baseband in the "about phone" reads "unknown"
I don't know what i did wrong because it seems like I did everything right by getting the same version, kernel and radio for it but it's still not working.
even tried going to an earlier radio but still no success.
can someone tell me if i'm missing a step? did i do something wrong? can i even downgrade (specifically coming from this ROM and i want to go back to stock)
I am facing the exact same issue. Can anyone please share any pointers. Thanks so much.
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Hey guys, so I finally decided to go back to a stock rom for the t989 (4.1.2)
i downloaded tiberus for the kernel
uvmc6 stock for the rom via this thread <<is that even a legitimate stock? i'm not sure because that's the only one i could find that doesn't seem to be tampered with.
and uvmc6 for the radio
for some reason, after flashing, everything works great but i have no signal. the baseband in the "about phone" reads "unknown"
I don't know what i did wrong because it seems like I did everything right by getting the same version, kernel and radio for it but it's still not working.
even tried going to an earlier radio but still no success.
can someone tell me if i'm missing a step? did i do something wrong? can i even downgrade (specifically coming from this ROM and i want to go back to stock)
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umchriswho said:
Hey guys, so I finally decided to go back to a stock rom for the t989 (4.1.2)
i downloaded tiberus for the kernel
uvmc6 stock for the rom via this thread <<is that even a legitimate stock? i'm not sure because that's the only one i could find that doesn't seem to be tampered with.
and uvmc6 for the radio
for some reason, after flashing, everything works great but i have no signal. the baseband in the "about phone" reads "unknown"
I don't know what i did wrong because it seems like I did everything right by getting the same version, kernel and radio for it but it's still not working.
even tried going to an earlier radio but still no success.
can someone tell me if i'm missing a step? did i do something wrong? can i even downgrade (specifically coming from this ROM and i want to go back to stock)
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Not sure about the rom you linked, it's not official stock is about all I can see just from the filename.
If you really want to go back to official stock 4.1.2 ROM, then you need to download either one of these, this is for T-mobile/T989 or this is for Telus/Koodo/T989D
Either of those I linked are flashed through Odin in Download mode. unpack and flash in Odin, If you need a re-fresher on how to use Odin check here, at Step 9 just replace that with the rom you downloaded/unzipped.
Hi all,
Background - I'm doing a research project using phones as enhanced cameras, processing images in board. The phones we were using don't work due to low light (different environment) so we're going to buy a bunch of Galaxy S3s. The ones I can get in best buy are android 4.3, which OpenCV native camera doesn't work on.
I've flashed one to MetalFan's 4.1.2 since it is said to be close to stock. I've tried to get the stock file off stockroms.net but is doesn't want to download. I'm happy to stay with MetalFan's however I do want to be as close to stock as possible. I also want the smallest chance of something going wrong - we're going to be buying 10 more on top of the one I have here and flashing them all tonight so I want the fewest chances to wreck it as possible, hence the smallest number of steps.
So does anyone know 1) where I can dl a stock 4.1.2 image and 2) how I would best flash it. I am on a mac so would use Heimdal rather than Odin.
Tom
If you purchase S3s on 4.3, or they have 4.3 as an official update (I. E. The build number goes to the one that is 4.3 (varies by carrier)) then you cannot use Odin or equivalents to revert to anything <4.3 because it will hard-brick itself. If you need a stock 4.1.2 file to flash, you can find a stock, rooted, odexed or deodexed ROM for the model of phone (carrier specific, obviously) and flash it through recovery. Or, if you want, I can try to set up a fully set up CWM backup of my SPH-L710 MD4 4.1.2 Sprint S3 in my Mega account and post a link to download. Hope I helped/can help
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I hope this is the correct section for this question. I rooted my s3 installed a custom rom. more than once! switched recovery a few times. basically played with my phone. Well now i need the stock att rom. I have the stock recovery. Yes i did search for Stock recovery but there are no ATT apps with them? Im on ST right now and have a guy who wants it for his att account. but wants all the apps?? odd yeah. So where d i get the stock att apps that came with the phone originally?
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I hope this is the correct section for this question. I rooted my s3 installed a custom rom. more than once! switched recovery a few times. basically played with my phone. Well now i need the stock att rom. I have the stock recovery. Yes i did search for Stock recovery but there are no ATT apps with them? Im on ST right now and have a guy who wants it for his att account. but wants all the apps?? odd yeah. So where d i get the stock att apps that came with the phone originally?
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Welcome to the forum! Would you recall what Android version you were on prior to flashing the custom ROM? Ideally you would want to return to the same version in order not to risk a brick. You can also check your phone settings and see what the firmware parameters are. If your baseband says UCUEMJB, then you would have to go to 4.3 but if it's UCDLK3, then you could go to 4.1.1 or 4.3. Flashing a complete stock image should install the basic AT&T apps and settings. Anything else, you can add from the Play Store
Hello folks.
I am new here and am not sure how it all works so please forgive me if I have posted in the wrong spot or am asking something that has been beaten to death already.
I have a AT&T GS3 I747 . I received the OTA 4.4.2 update for it and used it just fine. One day i got a bug in me to root and flash it. I rooted it, installed CWM 6.0.47 or something like that and installed Gummy Rom running kitKat 4.4.4.
I would love to return my phone to 4.4.2 with or without root. Is this possible? I have read and read to NOT take these backwards after JB 4.3
I have looked until I was blue in the face for a rom to use and am drawing blanks. I probably found one once and didnt know it. I can flash and all that and do it regularly, I just don't understand all the fancy lingo so I probably overlooked what I am looking for.
So bottom line, is it poissible for me to go back to stock 4.4.2? I would love a stock rom minus all the at&t bloatware since I will be unlocking it to straight talk.
Thanks for your time and once again, my apologies for dragging this all up again if it has been covered already.
First thing to do is update that custom recovery, or at least confirm you're on the latest version. I think that version you quoted is a little dated, and that has potential to cause you some problems flashing ROMs. An easy way to get and install the latest recovery is an app called Flashify.
Next have a look around the development section: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3-att/development
You'll find some debloated TW ROMs for that stock feel without the AT&T & Samsung junk along with plenty of other good ROMs to choose from.
It's wise of you to be cautious @DjPorkchop.
You are correct, you should never again downgrade your bootloader and modem, also called firmware and baseband. The very latest AT&T OTA updated bootloader and modem to NJ1, it is part of the 4.4.2 stock install. The OTA before that loaded NE4 bootloader and modem, they were also in a 4.4.2 stock rom, but you can not downgrade to them if you are on NJ1. AT&T has not issued an newer bootloader and modem than NJ1.
The good news is that the custom ROMs do not flash bootloaders and modems. You are safe to install even a 4.4.2 custom ROM on NJ1 firmware for this reason. There are stock system dumps available, with these you have to use caution because the bootloader and modem may be present, not always however. Talkingmonkeys has a TouchWiz based 4.4.2 ROM, TMS3KK, that is available in two versions, the second is heavily debloated. I am using the 4.3 Android version and will be soon updating to the heavily debloated 4.4.2 version. (He's still doing some minor theme tweaking on the newer version.)
How do I tell if I am on NJ1 or NE4? As I recall, I got the 4.4.2 update and all but immidiatly after had my phone shut off. I don't recall ever getting a 2nd update to 4.4.2 as long as my phone was active. I have been known to be wrong before though.
And I thank you much for the info. I will go check that thread out as soon as possible.
DjPorkchop said:
How do I tell if I am on NJ1 or NE4? As I recall, I got the 4.4.2 update and all but immidiatly after had my phone shut off. I don't recall ever getting a 2nd update to 4.4.2 as long as my phone was active. I have been known to be wrong before though.
And I thank you much for the info. I will go check that thread out as soon as possible.
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There is a "Samsung Info" app in the PlayStore that will give you the info.
Or, in a terminal emulator you could enter:
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getprop ro. bootloader
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getprop | grep version.baseband
Thanks for letting me in on that app. It shows me on NE4.
So off I go to figure out what I am going to do to this phone. I am going to visit that thread you mentioned to me and see if I can make heads or tails of it and get a rom for this phone. I ike Gummy rom but it is a bit to much for me. I really want to get back to as close to stock as I can get safely without bricking my phone.
DjPorkchop said:
Thanks for letting me in on that app. It shows me on NE4.
So off I go to figure out what I am going to do to this phone. I am going to visit that thread you mentioned to me and see if I can make heads or tails of it and get a rom for this phone. I ike Gummy rom but it is a bit to much for me. I really want to get back to as close to stock as I can get safely without bricking my phone.
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Ok so I revisited that page again and I can't make heads or tails of what to do. I know for certain I am on NE4. That is all I know. Any suggestions from that page to get me as close to stock as I can? I see there is a stock theme revert as well on that page.
Sorry to be such a pain. I am one of those guys that figured out how to root and flash and never should have.
Have a look here to return to stock: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3-att/general/ucuemjb-to-ucufne4-firmware-update-t2808654
DjPorkchop said:
Ok so I revisited that page again and I can't make heads or tails of what to do. I know for certain I am on NE4. That is all I know. Any suggestions from that page to get me as close to stock as I can? I see there is a stock theme revert as well on that page.
Sorry to be such a pain. I am one of those guys that figured out how to root and flash and never should have.
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That room comes with a dark theme. The revert is not needed unless you want the lighter colored stock theme. I use the dark because, supposedly, a dark setup is a little easier on battery drain compared to light or white themes. I didn't install the extra battery mod, he had enough options built into the rom to suit me.