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update this s3

guys my friend recently bought the galaxy s3 .t999 .i think the phone is unlocked because he is using it in india . and on a different carrier. the problem is that the phone is on 4.1.2 .i dont know where to find the rom for this model, or even whether i should update this phone .i mean i dont know if the phone is unlocked for the current firmware and whether it will still be unlocked after updating in or installing a custom rom. i have attached a photo of the about screen. rooting is not a problem. i need to know whether i can install any custom rom on it without locking it . and please if i can update it try giving me a link for the firmware

If the phone is working there, it must have been unlocked. You can update the phone and the phone will stay unlocked. However, you do not want to update to the latest 4.3 release from T-mo/Samsung. Too many problems with it.
If you really want, you could root it and just flash Rooted 4.3 rom ONLY from this thread. But that does need a custom recovery.

right ^^^ don't do the OTA

[Q] Rooted or what?

After several coding attempts, my Note 2 LTE has finally been unlocked from EE.
It was on JB 4.3 but now I notice that it is on 4.1.2 but I'm unable to contact the unlocker at present.
I tried to do a software update to get back to 4.3 but get a message that 'your device has been modified and SW updates are not available'.
Does this mean that it was rooted to achieve the Sim unlock and if so, how can I tell?
Is there another way to revert to 4.3?

Download a ROM on Sammobile and update your phone with Odin or Mobile Odin.
More information http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1896696

Ba7oU said:
Download a ROM on Sammobile and update your phone with Odin or Mobile Odin.
More information http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1896696
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Thanks for your help.
Does the phone have to be rooted for this? I've just been advised to run Antutu and according to that, it's not rooted.
TBH I'm a bit (OK a lot) scared to do something that's gonna brick my phone.
All I really want is a working phone with the latest updates.

No need to be root, if something fail you can reflash with another usb port until it works.

[Q] T705M Questions about upgrade to 5.02

Hi,
I purchased a T705M (Galaxy Tab S 8.4 LTE - Colombia) yesterday and I want upgrade it to 5.02.
As for the information appearing at SamMobile, 5.02 is available (OTA and also via Kies) for Colombia (COO) since 5015/05/12 but my tablet do not take the update.
I tried several times using Settings/General/About device/Software update/Udate now but recieving the (undesired) answer: "The latest updates have already been installed".
I tried using Kies but it says also that latest update is installed.
Does anybody know a way to get rid of this obstacle (and being capable to update) ?
On the other hand, I already downloaded 5.02 ROM (COO) and also 4.4.2 ROM (COO) using the excellent tool appearing at this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/general/tool-samfirm-samsung-firmware-t2988647).
The point is: if I use Odin to install 5.02 ROM (Samsung official ROM), will I void warranty ? after installing 5.02 is it possible to downgrade to official 4.4.2 (just in case) without voiding warranty ?
Thanks for any answers.

Just use Odin. It wont void your warranty, no need to downgrade afterwards.

ashyx said:
Just use Odin. It wont void your warranty, no need to downgrade afterwards.
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Thanks for your answer.
Some persons have reported problems with 5.02 in Tab S (low battery life, restarts, problem with camera flash....). This is why I want to leave open the door to return to Kit Kat.

5.1.1

My s6 edge is rooted so I know that OTA update wont work but neither will SmartSwitch. It just doesn't say an update is available. I found an official 5.1.1 stock file but it says 18 hours to download because it is filegator and ul. Is there any other way I can update? Any faster link?

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My s6 edge is rooted so I know that OTA update wont work but neither will SmartSwitch. It just doesn't say an update is available. I found an official 5.1.1 stock file but it says 18 hours to download because it is filegator and ul. Is there any other way I can update? Any faster link?
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The safest way to update would be to unroot, do a factory reset and wait for ota.
At present there is no advantage to rooting, TWRP is not being developed, no custom roms to install and if you get frp lock you will brick your phone.
Pp.

There is twrp for 5.1.1 and I have a custom 5.1.1 rom on my tmobile s6 edge as we speak...if you need some help after searching the threads I could point you in the right direction!

lewi1032 said:
There is twrp for 5.1.1 and I have a custom 5.1.1 rom on my tmobile s6 edge as we speak...if you need some help after searching the threads I could point you in the right direction!
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Here's a side note on "custom roms".
Hello! This is my first post, please move my thread if I posted it on the wrong place.
Issue:
Tried to root a costum rom for my S6 edge. I used ODIN to root BL and a modem. A message came up "Custom binary blocked by Reactivation Lock". Went i booted my phone up, it's stuck on Samsung Galaxy S6 edge screen. A red text in the upper left corner says "Kernel rev. Check fail. Device: 2, Binary: 1"
So the problem is I can not boot my phone. Tried to download stock firmware and root it via Odin. Did not work. I can not get into recovery mode either.
Please help me. My phone is stuck and can not be used.
Kind regards. 
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=61975955
Pp.

Marshmallow update for my Sprint Note 4 N910PVPS4COK1

Can anyone direct me to the firmware so I can update my Note 4 to the current Marshmallow OS?
I rooted my phone some time back, just to remove the bloatware.
I rooted my S3 and was able to get OTA updates. However, when I tried to do it with my Note 4 I get "Software Update The operating system on your device has been modified in an unauthorized way. Try downloading software updates using Samsung Smart Switch on your computer or visit a customer service center.
I looked but could not locate the 6.0 firmware.
On another note (no pun intended), I registered my Note 4 with Samsung and upon completion Samsung states my model#SM-N910PZKESPR
So, Im confused there.
Any help would be appreciated. :fingers-crossed:

The latest firmware is PE1 still Marshmallow 6.0.1
If your device has a root and has stock recovery.
Then you can use xposed framework and use XTouchWiz by wanam and enable (fake OS as official) and you can download the update.
Or you can remove root and receive OTA.
Or simply download the latest firmware tar file and flash it via odin.
I recommend the last solution.
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