yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] revized:
kies to me are the worst invention ever. built upon every mental problems i have read that they have produced in uncountable end-users lives.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Ga101698:
Normally I would agree with you but in this case it helped get my comp to recognize my phone so I could transfer the files I needed back on my phone. It also reinstalled drivers on my laptop. There is a "how to" thread on here about it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] revized:
i did give it a shot and to my surprise the installation went well usb connection failed at first and kies troubleshooter said it needed wiindows media player , i have ver.9 so i installed version 11 for win xp 64bit and it rebooted and sure enough now i can see the phone under my computer listed as other titled SPH-L710 ,

Thanks Kies worked just right, and i get to sync contacts too ! =)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] karier13:
Root without computer

Previously I had a Captivate and an Infuse. I rooted both of them without any trouble. I have not been able to root my SGS3 since I do not have a computer. Does anyone know if or when there will be a way to root without a computer? I know there are for other phones. Hope a way comes up with a way soon. I hope to get a computer but it will be awhile. I have a tablet but doubt it could be used. I have looked for the answer but have not seen anything on it. Thanks.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] treblesum81:
Trying to Odin back to stock before moving on with another flash of my desired ROM to clear up some issues, but the link to unroot has 2 different tar versions to choose from... which is the most current stock version? Thanks.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] dtruth313:
I don't want to sound like A groupie but qbking77 is the reason I am to do what I can. Him and Kenny help me so much
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] qbking77:
I also want to give a huge shout out to Kenny. He's the man
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] amadeo38:
update to mb?

Hey Tim, I stock rooted using your instructions back in November of 2012. Thanks again for your work. I'm currently running stock rooted LJ7. Can you point me to the best thread for updating to the newest 4.1.2 (mb2 I think?) please?

Thanks!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Ragnar:
This may be what your looking for. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=32152586

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] amadeo38:
Thanks. I saw that page but it didn't seem obvious which file to use. I just want to be stock rooted again, but with the latest update mb1. Any idea which of those files I would pick? I found the LJ7 to MA6 update that was initially hidden on the page and have downloaded it. If i get this file do i have to unroot first or will it work if i just flash it with stock recovery? Can i then flash the MA6 to MB1 update to be current? Will it be rooted when i flash it?

Sorry for so many questions.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Ragnar:
He's packaged a full rom mb1 that's all you really need to flash, and if you want the radios it's a separate zip. I would go all mb1. Rom and firmware. The way he has it set up it is all flashable through custom recovery. CWM or TWRP. Yes it should all be rooted if you loose root just reflash the Team Epic Root file.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] amadeo38:
For some reason, when i did the stock recovery portion (putting the recover tar into the PDA section of odin) it worked the first time, rebooted the phone, and when i booted into recovery to install the update.zip it failed. Now no matter which update i try (either the LJ7-to-MA6 one or the MB1 all-in-one) the install from sd card step fails. Also, if i try to odin the stock recovery again, it never completes. Just sits there forever doing nothing when i click start.

Any ideas on what i should do next?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] TheBigDogz:
I have a stock MA1 (4.1.2). Can I still root w/ this tutorial? If I did that, will I loose all my data, apps and settings on the phone?

(I read through all pages and didn't find anyone asking this ./ related question. If I missed it, I apologize in advance.)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Ragnar:
Yes you can and no you will not. All your doing is installing custom recovery and Superuser to access root. As soon as you are rooted I recommend going back into recovery and making a nandroid backup.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] :
Bout to finally root my S3, still stock. Can I still follow these steps if I just updated to 4.1.2 or is there a different method?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Ragnar:
Yes you can, same method

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] thefoodman52:
Page link for root doesn't work anymore. It got deleted or something.

Current one.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] titansforever53:
there is an issue with the "force dual panel". DO NOT CLICK IT! once clicked it gets stuck like that. so far ive had no luck reverting back :crying: if anyone has a fix please post it :confused:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] killerhz:
wow that was pretty easy. finally flashed my S3. now, if someone can point me in the direction to flash custom roms would be great. is it the same as i use to with my HTC EVO, do it in recovery?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] CNexus:
Yup, its the same across all androids, only the rooting and back-to-stock methods are different ;)

@OP

Native hotspot has been hacked...please update :thumbup:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] TheBigDogz:
I am on MB1 STOCK ROOTED. Is there any concern in applying the dual screen update (incompatibility)? Also, will it Unroot me?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] rickmatic:
Hey guys I'm new to the s3 forums, not to xda. I saw a video on YouTube for rooting with an app with no computer needed(one click root).

Is this method more secure or better? Answer seems a little obvious, but I just thought I'd ask. Thanks.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Ragnar:
Stick to this you can't go wrong, some other methods run into black screen or no wifi etc. Follow instructions to te letter once you odin the custom recovery do not let the phone boot up. Make sure you don't have the little box which says boot after checked in odin. Just pull the battery once odin completes.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bigpappags3:
Well I did the one click root. It worked flawlessly. However....I started researching more and the watched qbking77s video and really feel like a goober for paying 30 bucks for something that was so easy to do!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] qs504792:
unroot guide gone

shucks:rolleyes:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] cteq1:
Wifi Hotspot is not working :( get 404 error on the link
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Ragnar:
Which wifi hot spot? Also what rom are you on?

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] cteq1:
I am sorry I knew I should have had my second cup of Java before posting.

link on 1st page..

How to get free Wifi hotspot:

http://www.qbking77.com/development/...elly-bean.html

This takes to page which has 404 error

I am using S3 Sprint phone, Just rooted using Odin. I have not installed any other Roms. Sprint has blocked WiFi Hotspot. There may be other ROMs that can provide WiFi Hotspot, when I unrooted there wasnt any ROM with WiFi Support,
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Ragnar:
[MENTION=3257216]qbking77[/MENTION] any chance the first 3 links in the OP could be updated. More importantly the how to root and the how to unroot. They get 404 errors. I know the videos are still out there cause I'm always searching to provide people the links. :thumbup::thumbup:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] KennyG123:
TPR has hotspot as well as MOAR and a few others. There is also this thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=40013605
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] qbking77:
Fixed the links, sorry about that!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] teh roxxorz:
In the general section, an unroot link / guide has been posted.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] PatrickHuey:
Hey qbking, I known there were issues with Google wallet after rooting but do you know anything about nfc not working? I cannot get it it to enable after I rooted my phone.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Devtodi:
Please sticky...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] qbking77:
What do you mean you can't get it to enable?

Does an error message pop up?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] PatrickHuey:
I go into the settings and attempt to enable it but I check it multiple times and it checks and unchecks repeatedly. I can't get it to stay on. I tried to flash back to my stock rom but couldn't get it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] darkierawr:
Absolutely invaluable.

Great work :D
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] sonarchist:
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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] qbking77:
Updated OP with how to unroot video!!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] qbking77:
Added a tip to the OP!

How to improve home button responsiveness:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRwCeLvZrNA
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Biker1:
@qbking77

Nice to see your support.

Haven't gotten my Sprint S3 yet, But I'm looking forward to it when I do.

I already was checking out your Rooting video, and I downloaded all the files necessary, and got into Odin3.

Just wanted to get everything ready.

Your go to Videos help out a lot with my SE4GT, and look forward to them when I get my S3.

Thanks ;)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Mr Ian B:
QB;

Can you please do a video on how to apply an ota after rooting through cypher zero method below please.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1726088

Thanks,

Ian B
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] xtrezpasor:
Does any one know how to reset the custom binary counter on this version? all i find is international information when I search.

I dont think there "triangle away" app will work, and i'm not willing to be the tester lol

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Help! I unrooted my phone, I then rebooted it said it was downloading the install and rebooting and it never rebooted. So I rebooted myself and now I cant tell if the update has taken hold - do you know where I would check? I want to make sure the update has gone before I reroot... thank you
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] AdamLange:
OTA rooted kernel is landed :)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1741905

Enjoy!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] hunterbeav:
Can rooting and unrooting mess up your phone. I'm really thinking of unrooting getting updates then rerooting. I tried to do menu.....settings...update software...it tried to do update but aborted because I'm rooted. Ever since then I'm getting network error messages when I get on web. I just hit ok and everything works ok..but don't like the error messages. Can you root and unroot to much...tell me your thoughts...thanks.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] teh roxxorz:
Yes you can.

Unroot > apply OTA > flash cwm recovery in odin > flash root zip in cwm > done.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] fresh_TD:
CWM issues

ok so having some issues with flashing CWM through odin.. Just picked up the phone this morning from sprint store.. I got the OTA update LF9 and now for some reason I can't flash CWM. I followed he steps exactly like QBKING77 did on his video.. I rooted my GF's phone yesterday with no issues but she did not have the LF9 update on her phone.. is there a step I'm missing now that I have updated to LF9??? I tried restarting my PC/different usb cables/ports and anything else I could think of and nothing.. thanks in advance!!!:(

is anyone else having issues like this???

EDIT: ok so I figured out what the problem was. I was using old files for both CWM tar and ROOT zip file... guys make sure you use v4 for both of these files and you will be good to go.. if not, whats going to happen is you'll root your phone and reboot system and then whenever you reboot back into recovery it will replace you CWM with stock recovery and lose root.. but if you have v.4 this will not happen and you will maintain CWM/root access...hope this helps!!!!

"Samsung's OTA updates install /system/etc/install-recovery.sh and /system/recovery-from-boot.p, which cause Samsung's ROM to replace the recovery image you had just flashed with the stock recovery. Our Root .zip removes these files, thus preserving your custom recovery. Follow the directions below to boot directly into CWM recovery." ~Cyangenmod's Team Epic~http://www.epiccm.org/2012/06/cwm-recovery-on-all-sgs3-lte-variants.html
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Karma79:
Very easy to do!! Thx QB!!

Now that I am rooted, I am still getting the "update available" message. Should I still be getting that?? And if I accept the OTA will I lose root??

Thanks all! :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] thearch1tect:
I'm new to the Samsung scene so I really appreciate the videos! Things seem a bit different from the OG Evo4G methods. Look forward to rooting and getting this beast even badder!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] qbking77:
Added another vid to the OP!

How to Manually Update Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III to LF9 from LEN:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KeZx65twLk
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Karma79:
Can no longer connect to my wifi after updating to LF9. It finds the SSID and then it just sits on "connecting" for a while, then I get the little wireless symbol with a ? on it and my phones says "wireless networks available" and I can just repeat the process over and over. Anyone else having this issue? :crying:

EDIT: If you disable and then reenable the wireless it connects again. Sorry if I posted prematurely! :) I'll update again if for some reason it doesn't stay connected.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] cbond007:
This is my third time rooting and unrooting my Sprint S3. Everytime I use the latest method to root, I lose the ability to install Samsung drivers and utilize the MTP feature for media storage. But while unrooted, the MTP and drivers work fine. Any help with this?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] crensmeyer:
When trying to update from LEN to LF9 as described in the video I keep getting E:Error in /tmp/sideload/package.zip (Status 7) when 'verifying current system' everytime I try and install the update.zip from the stock recovery. I have re-downloaded the file several times and tried renaming it as well as leaving it as its﻿ downloaded name. Any ideas on what I might be missing?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mmayo01:
Thanks again QBking!

Just switched over from the gs1 epic 4g yesterday and the first thing i did was cwm and root and your videos were a great help! I think i might stay stock for a while on this phone but I would like to manually remove some of the bloatware.

Does anybody already have a list of what is safe to remove and/or what all of the stockware/bloatware is/does? The GS3 has a lot more built in stuff then the GS1 did.

So far I'm loving the upgrade. Got a little confused when trying to restore some of my titanium backup items from my sdcard as I didnt realize the internal storage directory was /mnt/sdcard and the external sd was /mnt/extsdcard so I had to transfer everything i wanted to restore from /mnt/extsdcard to /mnt/sdcard.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nickel911:
Love the Videos thanks!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] porgybess:
Had anyone figured out how to get Bluetooth tether to work? I can get my tablet to connect to my gs3 but as soon as the connection is made an error comes up saying the Sprint login is incorrect and 3g access is cut off until the Bluetooth tether is severed. This error is similar when trying to Sprint hotspot tether

Thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] TT_Vert:
Resolved
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] khalidabuu:
Hey gurus I have a really simple question. I googled but couldn't find a response. What is the difference between LEN and LF9
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] qbking77:
LEN is the first software version that came with this phone. LF9 was a software update that was pushed OTA that had some security fixes
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] stu5797:
Is a new root method needed with the brand new sprint ota today?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] qbking77:
Yes my latest video is the updated method
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] LouRock:
So this root method works on the "LG2" latest update :confused:

By the way "Thank You" for putting these videos together, they have help me out so many times!! ;)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] spydc:
Is it possible to root the sprint version of S3 without tripping flash counter?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Sleestax:
I was wondering the same thing. I am getting ready to root, and then Sprint pushed the LG2 update. I want to see someone else has successfully rooted with the latest v5 zip before I give it a go.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] punzada:
Currently no there is not.

Yes, but after you run the update on the following boot (if updating normally) or after flash (if using update.zip method) you have to make sure to re-root right then or else CWM will get overwritten and you'll have to re-odin to root.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Sleestax:
I don't understand what you are saying here, just now, but when I follow the noob friendly video in the OP, I'm assuming I'll know when to re-root.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] lawr0155:
Can someone please PM me if there is a way to reset the flash counter. There really should be a warning in root descriptions that there is currently is no way to return your phone to stock and reset the counter (which shows proof of voiding your warranty).
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] sirmims:
Is there a root method for Mac users yet?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] punzada:
The massive yellow warning from Samsung wasn't enough? Like I said currently there is no method for Sprint to reset that counter, only international version.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] ycats:
I bought a Sprint GSIII yesterday at Radio Shack, wanting to root...........mine has the latest OTA downloads:

baseband L710VPLG2

build number IMM76D.L710VPALG2

hardware version L710.14

So which rooting method do I use? Also, will I be able to go back to stock? Hate to sound like a noobie but appreciate your help.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] TetterkeT:
Sprint Monitoring

You mentioned bloatware and I was wondering if this includes the old baked in Sprint monitoring that was in previous stock ROMs like on my Epic 4G?

I just recently upgraded to a Galaxy S3, but after the last few years of flashing/modding I am burnt out and thinking of sticking w/ a legit ROM. Don't get me wrong -- I rooted it on day one just because I wanted to be able to migrate all my purchased apps and stuff, but I'm pretty happy with the stock S3 ROM thus far. The only thing that would change my mind is if the Sprint monitoring was cooked in. :\

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I've been seeing some musings of a method to reset the flash counter to zero, but supposedly its not quite perfected and can brick your phone pretty easily. I'm sure someone will figure it out soon enough. :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] lawr0155:
Your missing the point, users should know by reading the OP that they can't reset the flash counter, that USB jigs don't work anymore with this new phone, and that the videos online are only for international versions. I am sure countless people will come from epic touch and assume they can just plug in a jig or flash a file in odin to reset the counter, however they should be warned at least for the time being that no phone can be returned to stock and eliminate evidence of tampering. Maybe it should be a sticky in the development forums or just annotated in every root/custom rom thread's OP, but I would like to warn users out there that once they root they can't go back to stock and hide it until a fix is found.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Laterz.iphone:
I tried to flash 3 times using odin, and all three times was a success, BUT CWM recovery is not there when I reboot. I've even tried pulling battery right after the ODIN method, and still no CWM. Just standard Android recovery, I try flashing the Super user zip file from here, and it always fails due to this error "signature verification failed". What to do? How do I root? HELP?!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] zdragon:
Hi. Are you saying that qbking's root videos are only for the international versions?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] lawr0155:
No. You can root without a problem. You however can't hide it once you have used this. Even if you go back to stock sprint can tell until some one gets a way to reset the counter on U.S. versions.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] TetterkeT:
Try unchecking the Auto Reboot checkbox in Odin when you flash. After you flash, pull the battery. Hold up, home, and power to boot into CWM. I've read a few tutorials that say hold this for 10 seconds, but that doesn't work -- you only have to press these for a second or two until the phone starts up. If you hold it for longer then the phone will boot into standard Android recovery. Good luck!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] jordan23945bulls:
Will the root still work with the latest update?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] The Rubenator:
Need help

I install the over the air update on my phone and now I'm having issues with rooting, is not taking the root, help please
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] donnyespo:
I have yet to Root my SG3 running LEN and I keep getting notified of the OTA, we do have a root for the most recent release and this method will work?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] lawr0155:
Yes you can still root with the current updates.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] dannieboiz:
I see a lot of videos but where are the actual downloads?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] qbking77:
In the description of the videos.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] qbking77:
Updated OP with a vid:

Review of CM10 on the GSIII:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJb8kEzbYVQ
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] woshiweili:
I followed the instructions in the video a few days ago when I got my GS3. However, I recently read something about "flash counter". Do I need to unroot and reroot or am I out of luck? or am I just worrying about something that I don't have to? Thanks :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] BrandonEnr7:
Great videos man! I am constantly watching them on YouTube enough that I subscribed to your channel. I look forward to your future videos.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] 355spider:
Thanks a lot. Excellent tutorial. My phone keeps asking me to do the OTA though. Should I do it or how do I turn it off if I shouldn't.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] :
i hate watching videos, they are so slow, doesnt anyone type out instructions anymore?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] lawr0155:
The app triangle away now is able to reset the flash counter so the phone can be returned to full stock without evidence of ever being rooted.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] jordan23945bulls:
I have root but when I go into recovery it doesn't go to CWM can anyone help? I'm not sure why this is happening.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] qbking77:
Are you watching this video?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoEVDgjTTdg
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] peoplesinc:
I was having that issue yesterday when I rooted. Apparently the last OTA update updates scripts that overwrite the recovery. Follow this ROOT method instead and pay special attention to perform step 9. http://www.epiccm.org/2012/06/cwm-recovery-on-all-sgs3-lte-variants.html
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] jordan23945bulls:
I did it this way today, and it booted into CWM recovery just fine, hopefully it sticks.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Hayesi09:
so i just won this galaxy s 3. also use the ltevo. the box that got shipped to me has a sticker on it that says updated. im not sure if that means the ota has already been applied to this phone so im uploading a screenshot. Maybe one of u can confirm if i can still root with any of the methods in these forums. thanks in advance.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] qbking77:
Just watch my how to root video and you'll be fine!