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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] daniel06gt:
Can't wait until we get some ROMs like Omega's.... stock but less bloatware, increased performance and the camera hack which I really like. I got my phone today and already rooted it haha. BTW great job with the videos and the change shortcut lockscreen video I was looking for it for hours and couldn't figure it out.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Magic Oreo:
Thanks for the thread, already can tell some useful stuff shall be linked here. :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] K.0.0.L.:
Still waiting for my 32GB pebble blue
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] master acehole:
Qbking77 you need to add galaxy s 3 to your signature!!!! Lol thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Zero Night:
Great job qbking :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] lopezpm:
You're the man. Just no more loud ass videos in a freakin' wind storm, even if they are at the beach.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] djjroc007:
Sticky?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] xtrezpasor:
Stupid question... can you show me where the default alarm sound settings are... thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] smark72:
Can the dock apps be changed on this version of touchwiz?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] qbking77:
Yes, just press and hold them
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] qbking77:
added a quick tip and a video camera test video!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] djjroc007:
Man, you make rooting so easy. You always have the easiest/clearest videos to follow. Reviews, how tos, maintenance... you da man. Thank you.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] creamcityjw:
Rooted with ease, big thanks!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] qbking77:
Added hotspot video!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Devtodi:
Odin says passed but cannot boot into recovery, phone boots up normally when I press home, vol up and power...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] tkemack:
There is some timing involved. When you hold the button combo, the screen will come up with some blue text in the top left corner. At that point, let go, otherwise you will boot normal. Let go at the right time and you get recovery.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] MДЯCЦSДИT:
If I owned the phone I would make a deodexed rom and a debloated rom... anyone up for testing can pm me their gtalk
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] humdrum2009:
Something tells me most devs who ordered this phone opted for the 32 gb. That plus 50 dropbox storage is plenty.

Being said that's when most custom Rom work will start.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mobgod:
can anyone help me with root my pc won't install the mtp at allnot sure what to do if there is another way ect.....
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] eyecon82:
The only way I got them back was to do what is listed here (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1904099) and start all over from a non rooted state

Any idea why?

Thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] eyecon82:
Quick question

I have the rooted STOCK ROM and I edited some system files. Should I revert back to a nandroid back up with the system files in tact, or should I be ok to flash the new official rooted JB ROM? thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nerys71:
the hotspot does not work. maybe its because I am JB and that's for ICS?

anyone have working instructions for JB to get hotspot working?

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My XP systems would not install MTP and the reason was I stripped out WMP

Windows Media Player (WMP) apparently is required for MTP to work (would love a work around for this)

once I installed WMP MTP then installed fine when I plugged in the S3
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mobgod:
I fixed mine also just installed kies and all works fine now

Sent From My Rooted SG3
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] eyecon82:
exactly....the wifi tether app doesn't work on JB..we have to wait for them to update it =(
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] goodthaimer:
After root my wifi is not working.. it connects but no internet.. help pls anyone..

Everything else works fine, including wifi tethering(had to change channels in settings).
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] eyecon82:
the official hotspot app?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] goodthaimer:
The wifi tethering for rooted phones app like in qbkings how to video..

Edit: my apologies friend, I was on ics when it was working.. I just got the jb update.. have you got the hotspot to work for you yet.?. If so please share.. anyone.?.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mobgod:
Question how do i update this phone to jelly i did the root part by qb's video but I'm on a different build number not sure why ?

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] thegame2388:
NOOB question:

I'm on the previously leaked LIF JB ROM....so how do I go from that to the OTA "official" LJ7 ROM?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] omegaflare:
Guys,

I can't unroot my S3 - indicator shows that the process failed via ODIN. I don't get it, I already reset the counter to zero, but why it isn't working?!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] dcharleyultra:
What are you doing, exactly, to unroot?

Swyped from my SPH-L710
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mobgod:
Just so I understand this right WiFi tether doesn't work on jelly correct ?

Sent From My Rooted SG3
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Moricon:
Yep that is correct.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mobgod:
Does the Bluetooth work with that Fox fi app or not sure need to try it?

Sent From My Rooted SG3
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] dschoms:
Jelly Bean Root

Does the root method demonstrated in the video work with Jelly Bean?

Thanx
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] dcharleyultra:
Yup

Swyped from my SPH-L710
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] eyecon82:
Yep
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] PsycloneTW:
I rooted my stock TW JB GS3 today using TWRP and and noticed now that after the phone restarts that it takes much longer than before for my widgets to display any content, particularly G+, Facebook, Twitter, etc. essentially any widget that has to hit the internet for content. Before, they would display at least cached content but would update pretty quickly after a restart. Now after a restart I timed it at 4 and a half minutes before G+ displayed anything other than 'Loading...' same with my other connected widgets. It doesn't appear to be connection speed related as it happens whether I'm on WiFi or 3g.

Anyone stock rooted TW JB and seeing this? I did not clear any cache as part of the recovery install/root process, not sure if that would have an effect or not. This is puzzling...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] SammyM00782:
Whew, I knew there'd be one of these :) Just bought the wife one of these and I have no idea how to tinker with these being I'm an HTC guy but I see a few familiar faces in here. Hope this goes well :D
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] elrene101:
update just now...

if I have jelly bean 4.1.2 the rooting works the same way? nothing changes?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] qbking77:
Yep follow my how to video and you will be rooted!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mobgod:
Hey qb quick question for you is there a difference between 4.1.1 and 4.1.2 ?

Sent From My Rooted SG3
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] qbking77:
Here is what 4.1.2 brings from 4.1.1:

http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/1...d-bug-reports-smoother-button-glows-and-more/
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mobgod:
Ok qb so I'm on the right version correct 4.1.1 or do I need to update?

Sent From My Rooted SG3
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] willow_ve:
Just a heads up that some of the links are wrong for the videos. For instance the "Unroot" video is actually

http://www.qbking77.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii3.html

Although the OP has it listed as

http://www.qbking77.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii.html
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] ycats:
where is the latest OTA stock rom, thinking of returning my phone to stock and unroot it
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Trident:
How would anyone have an unrooted SIII with 4.1.2 on it? Sprint just put out the 4.1.1 update, no?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] PHIL2577:
Auto reboot

Ok, so I didnt uncheck auto reboot :mad:and let the device fully reboot .Can anyone advise me of what to do ?I have tried to odin the recovery tar again but its a no go,when I attempt to boot to CWM it boots to stock android recovery.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] dcharleyultra:
What are you trying to do, and with what?

Swyped from my SPH-L710
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] monty_python:
Question is the stock zip a zip or tar file on the website? Trying to unroot and go stock wanna exchange this for the note 2 I have a stock backup nandriod zip can I just flash this stock ICS nandroid zip and then just unroot and be all set? Of course unroot using mobile Odin or the computer ..
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mobgod:
I've been looking can anyone tell me if Wi-Fi tether is working now ?

Set From My Rooted SG3
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] ffranco85:
Try this thread...

Working WI-FI tether

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1990231

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] skylineb0i:
Works like a charm. Thanks !
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] ntborg:
Root for version 4.1.1

I am new to the S3 and wanted to know if there is a good link for rooting version 4.1.1. I don't want a rom just a rooted kernal and the videos are from june of this year and I am skeptical if they are updated.

Thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] dcharleyultra:
CF-AUTO-ROOT: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1963812

Swyped from my SPH-L710
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] rmpoole1302:
I am looking for a non touchwiz JB rom other than CM10 any recommendations? BTW everything needs to work.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] :
Search the original development section
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] EmperorX:
How long should the phone remain on the Samsung screen (with the blue light on) after the Sprint boot animation? I am JUST rooting my girls new phone for the first time.. I've tried flashing the included 700+MB file through odin a few times now and it just seems to hang after the flash (I've also tried redownloading the file). Am I not waiting long enough? Should it take more than 5 minutes after the sprint boot screen to actually boot? Any recommendations?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nerys71:
You will have to wait for experts to chime in here on this but it sounds like you goofed something.

if your just ROOTING you should not be pushing a 700mb file. a 700mb file is a "full rom" which is not required to root in fact that what leads me to believe you have trouble. you can't flash the 700mb file "UNTIL" you have root already IIRC.

I am not sure what to do so like I said got to wait for the experts to chime in. in the mean time I would describe EXACTLY what you did from step 1 onward to right now since that is probably the first thing they will ask you.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] gruesomewolf:
Im not complaining, but you may want ot fix the links. If I click how to root, it takes me to how to unroot. If I click how to get free wifi hotspot, same thing. Finally I click how to unroot, and get the how to root video. Just a heads up
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] ffranco85:
Nice to see you on the SG3 forum Gruesome. Used your roms on my OG EVO 4G up to last week that I upgraded. Hopefully I will get to see and use some of your great work on this device.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] FAR1007:
My Hotspot is not working any help appreciated.

Samsung Galaxy S3

Tether version 3.2 pre 1

Profile Samsung Galaxy Nexus (CDMA/LTE)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] NYHusker:
If you've updated to JB, then watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhFT6wWueuQ&feature=youtube_gdata_playerqbking77's video on YouTube

I followed this video, and got it working on my GS3 (and wife's too) did require following advice to install SuperSU.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Evilone69tmg:
This had to be one of the easiest ways to root. Thanks for the video and files.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] karikian:
I am stuck like you. did you find a solution?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] FAR1007:
Thanks for the info I watched the video and downloaded the APK from there and now it works

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I am in an area with no LTE. Is there anything out there to connect it to the 4G or maybe speed up the 3G service?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] scifan:
So... has anyone created a root injected odin file for the Sprint S3? (or is that a T-Mobile only thing?)

Nevermind... just noticed the thread a few down that had this...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] cajunlibra:
Hello,

I took advantage of Sprint's Black Friday promotion for an SG3 for my partner. He's not very technical but I'd prefer to root his phone so that he can take advantage of the wonderful functions of Titanium Backup. Do I need to activate the phone prior to rooting it or can I root it first? I know I have to turn it on and enable USB debugging mode. I want to say that when I got my E4GT, I had to activate it before doing anything on the phone.

Is there a non-root method for backup that will back up app data and not require a connection to the computer? I looked at the Ultimate Backup Tool, but it appears to require a USB connection to a computer to work. I like the simplicity of TiB.

Thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] cajunlibra:
To amend my above question, if I shouldn't root first, can I at least use ODIN to get all of the software onto the phone then flash the ROM to root later?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] dcharleyultra:
What software are you referring to, and what ROM?

Swyped from my SPH-L710
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] cajunlibra:
Just the stock ROM. The software I am referring to is just the files required for installing the stock ROM.

Can I root the phone before activation?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Bleedpurple:
I download all the files put the correct ones into the folder I created. But when I go and push the PDA button and click my folder the file is not in there?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bvbull200:
I cannot get past the step where I am to click "Start" in Odin (on my PC) to install CW Recovery. This is the step that, in the video, says should take about 7 seconds. I get to the part that says "recovery.img" and it hangs for a while (probably a minute or so), then fails.

Only difference I can tell so far is that the video has v4 of the CWM-Recovery tar and the updated links gave me v5.

Any suggestions?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] dcharleyultra:
Try a different usb cable or port, or a different computer.

Swyped from my SPH-L710
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bvbull200:
I've tried a different cable and port. I suppose I can try my wife's laptop. No issues now that it is on Windows 8, correct?

Kind of sucks if I can't use my HTPC for this. That's the hub for most of my tinkering.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] danielddube:
Do you have the drivers for the phone ..
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bvbull200:
Yes. Drivers are installed. Confirmed by the computer, too. I wait for it to show "Device Ready to Use" prior to starting the process in Odin.

Hopefully the laptop works.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] TheBigDogz:
Will I lose all my data, contact and app after rooting the phone?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bvbull200:
For what it is worth, I used my wife's laptop (Win 8) and a 3rd USB cable and was able to get past the step that I mentioned. Fully rooted and on a custom ROM, now.

Following this process? No. Your phone will, for all intents and purposes, appear like it did prior to rooting (save for apps like "Super User" being added to the app drawer). This is a good time to download and use Titanium Backup, as well as create a Nandroid. Capture your phone like it was before really tinkering.

When you start flashing other .zips, though, you typically want to wipe all data/clear caches, which will remove everything you mentioned. If your contacts are backed up with Google and the rest of your data is backed up with Titanium, it is of little concern, though.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Gil1957:
Hi

I am getting an error when I try to use my S3 as a hotspot. Something about a registration error. I have no problem with the epic 4g connecting after rooting.

Thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] dcharleyultra:
What ROM are you using, and why do you think the hotspot should work?

Swyped from my SPH-L710
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] dragon_0n4:
N00b question

Hey Guys! I'm new at Samsung devices as I had a N1 before (blessed its silicon soul, wonderful device!). If GS3 is unrooted and placed back to stock, it'll start receiving updates from Sprint/Samsung again, correct?

EDIT: Also do you still need to downgrade to root the GS3 is you were not, but up-to-date with OS and the other things from both carrier and samsung?

In other words, is there a way to unroot and bring back to stock, let the phone update on its own, then re-flash CWMR + superuser?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] iLLdWes:
:good: thanks for your work!! i rooted my phone using your video and im running AOKP 4.1.2 and its fast! thx!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Zin0:
Hello. I had to unroot my phone for various reasons. I read that data/ internal storage would/wouldn't be wiped? I was confused since I saw both answers in the video and under the video. Anyway, I had all of my pictures on my ext sdcard, in a folder. On the internal sdcard, there was another folder that had the same name as the folder I made on the ext card plus the DCIM folder. I'm like 99% sure that I had them all on the ext sdcard but whatever. All of my internal storage was wiped and my pictures were gone when i finished unrooting. I used titanium backup to get my apps back. I used Recuva to try to recover my pics but most of them are overwritten. Is there a way to recover the overwritten ones ?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] RustyPwns:
I'm on OTA Jellybean, does this method still work or should I flash stock ICS then root?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Evilone69tmg:
It Works.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] RustyPwns:
Thank you for your quick reply, running aokp as of right now :D
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Dreddge:
The first link takes me to a tutorial on how to unbrick the device. Not rooting.

Also, just to verify the post above this does work on 4.1 jb builds?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Notorious:
http://www.qbking77.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii7.html
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Dreddge:
Thank you, I love you
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Great Offender:
Have been to this site many times and have watched the video many times and my problem is always the same. When I try the link to the CWM recovery file I am presented with a zip file. The video speaks of a .tar file and Odin wants a .tar file. Suggestions?

Just got the phone to replace my die hard Incredible and I don't want a brick (almost impossible to do to the Dinc).

Thanks in advance...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Ragnar:
http://www.epiccm.org/2012/06/team-epics-root-from-recovery.html?m=1

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Great Offender:
Thanks for your reply

I have been there and downloaded the file but again, it is a zip file and not a tar file. If someone tells me that I need to rename from zip to tar that's fine I just need the conformation.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Ragnar:
YOU have to open the zip and remove the tar file if I remember correctly. Watch QBKING77 video it explains it all.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Great Offender:
Patience is what's needed. If I would have been patient and taken the time to read the whole page I would have seen the link for the .tar.md5 file.

Mission accomplished. For all the rooting and crack flashing I used to do to my poor Dinc I don't know why I was so paranoid with this phone?

Thanks for your patience!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Justin Buser:
Your "How To Root" link goes to the wrong place...

The How To Root link you included goes to a bunch of S3 video reviews, but there's nothing about rooting in there... Any other suggestions?

UPDATE:

I just realized that all three of the first links you have up all go to the same review page, at which point I also noticed the nav bar at the top of the site where I found the actual rooting info:

http://www.qbking77.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii7.html
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Dreddge:
This link was literally posted 5 posts before you.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nahuelarg86:
Hi, I'm sorry for the noob question. I have rooted the SGS3 and the phone is asking to update, but obviously it crashes. My question is, if I go back to stock (this video from qbking77 http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ypmqJbZqOaU) will I be able to apply the OTA? Is this the best method? Or should I manually update it? Is LF9 the latest update? I'm a little confused since in the qbking77's website there are a lot of good videos but they are kinda old, and I don't know if they are up to date or safe to follow.

Thanks,
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] implodingspace:
no data after root

so I'm not a noob, I followed the instructions, odined CWM, bat pull, flashed root from recovery, reboot and no data. and very confused

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so i just reflashed root from recovery and it's fine now. I have no idea why that happened. But it's all set now!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] revized:
I am one of the thousands, who can't transfer files via USB cable,﻿ cdma "workshop" works fine. Tried using app AIRDROID to transfer rootfromrecorvery-v5 to internal memory﻿ and says permission denied. Please advise : (

i have tried for too many hours to get the device to actually work as a mtp device/file transfer device even pushing ##3424# changing it to mtp device and nothing shows up(except the window "mtp media player" with option only to sync media files to this device using windows media player , and one other option take no action.lol!) , tried everything it seems, i have just come to grips with the fact that google has screwed up something up and i KNOW its not just finding the right usb cable.lol. although that may work , it a fluke. because i use the same usb cable on my sons computer and i can see the file transfer window , and its insane i STILL cant drag or drop on his pc , i see the little + sign as i carry the file over to the desktop or vise versa and nothing transfers!.lol.

odd enough , in device manager samsung shows under modem as "samsung mobile usb modem #3

also trying to move rootfromrecorvery-v5 using es file explorer from sd card to internal says cannot be moved, or copy failed. =(

and from what i`ve read SGS3_Easy_UMS_v1.2beta2.apk doesnt seem to support internal memory transfer whatsoever, although i wouldnt know as i cant install busy box since i cant transfer rootfromrecorvery-v5 in the first place.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] implodingspace:
Sounds like a cable, or drivers thing. I can't remember what kind showed up as in devices because I was rooting my daughter kindle at the same time lol, but what if you completely uninstall all drivers and start over? I remember on my epic I actually had this weird thing where for it to connect to odin I had to have previously plugged it in running both with usb debugging off, and then with usb debugging on, and then after, when in download mode it did connect to odin.

I havent read entire thread, been too sick, is it supposed to show up in device manager the way yours is? My usb cord that simply would not work on my epic worked fine for daughters intercept...so I haad to use the cord for my external hard drive to get my epic to connect and it was fine. Don't know if you said you already did try another I'm having a bad pain day here and that makes me ADD lol..but I'd try one from something else...then I'd try uninstalling all drivers, restarting computer, and then install drivers again and connect with that new cord. Almost everything uses that size, our hard drives, blue tooth chargers, kindle..so maybe you can find one... so can't be more help but good luck to you, been there before on my epic and it waas so frustrating
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Ga101698:
Have you tried using the wifi version of kies to get the files you need on your phone?