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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mskip:
Support for new S3 Toolkit

I have added support for the new 4.1.1 and 4.1.2 S3 builds to the new S3 Toolkit and bought the International and Snapdragon Toolkits into a single Toolkit for both and added ALLOT of improvements but I need the stock and insecure boot images for the US Models flashed to verify the insecure boot images boot properly. The stock image will recover the phone if the insecure boot image gets stuck after flashing.

If someone can do this and verify the insecure boot image works on their build I will be able to add support to the Toolkit and release it tomorrow.

Download the zip file for your model from http://goo.im/devs/mskip/toolkit/samsung_galaxy_s3/model_files unzip the contents to your pc and flash the stock and insecure boot images from the root folder using odin. I mainly need the latest builds tested to make sure they work.

Please do not do this if you dont know your way around download mode and odin and dont know how to recover from a bad flash.

If anyone can do this then pm me the results as soon as possible.

I will post more about all the updates to the new Toolkit when it is released tomorrow if all testing goes ok.

Mark.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Justin Buser:
Sprint Image downloading as 1kb file

FYI
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mskip:
Samsung Updates transfered all their downloads to hotfile a while ago because of bandwidth restrictions so the links dont work anymore.

Mark.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] wwjoshdew:
Would it be better if you updated the OP to include instructions on how to download it manually, and which folder to put it in?

Like Click HERE, wait for it to download. Then put in such and such folder, and run the toolkit.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] BlueHarford:
is there a better place to get updates on this tookit mskip? irc or something, my boss has been asking me to track the sprint JB toolbox since it was announced in the OP. wish i had a device to test but all the people at work that have sprint sgs3's are managers and execs and non want to be a tester :-\
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] NYGraFFit1:
Interested for this update to come soon. Seems hes close
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mv1luv:
Just Recovered from a soft Brick using this and ODIN. I didn't read it well enough and got the blue light of death!.. back to stock normal as can be.. doing a lil more research.. lets see what happens next,

UPdate: i tried the insecure image using the toolkit and no dice it hung up..

UPdate #2: ok so i guess after wiping the sweat off my forehead and reviving the device from the blue screen of screen death, i look through the apps and i guess what?! Superuser installed.. and the icing on the cake CWM also installed.. jumped a few hurdles but your toolkit is working just it hung up after the recovery install.. correct me if im wrong
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mskip:
I have split up the Toolkit operations for the new S3 Toolkit release. The Firmware section is now seperate and can be downloaded from http://goo.im/devs/mskip/toolkit/samsung_galaxy_s3/tkfirmware.exe (pre-release preview). This can be used as a standalone app aswell as part of the Toolkit. I dont want to post information in the OP that may confuse people even more and the new Toolkit should be released tonight or tomorrow subject to testers being available for the new boot images so its not worth posting any download links now.

If no testers come forward or are available then the Toolkit will be delayed until testing is complete so if anyone can flash a BLJ7 boot image on BLJ7 firmware (latest build AFAIK) then please post in here so I can send the Odin tar image.

Mark.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mskip:
There are 11 models supported in the new unified S3 Toolkit and I have the Toolkit completed but need the insecure boot images testing before release. As soon as that is done I can build and release the Toolkit so the quicker I get testers the sooner it will be out :)

Mark.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mskip:
Hmm how did you flash the image as it wouldnt flash any recovery unless you selected the ALLINONE (which doesnt include the image I needed testing).

My install of linux was causing problems repacking the insecure boot image which is fixed now so if you can flash a new image please let me know ASAP.

Mark.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mw86:
You just posted this and you have done a great job maintaining this toolkit. So i just wanted to personally thank you Mark. Looking good sir.

GS3 L710 4.2.1 AOSP Kt747 2.1Ghz ROW/Ktoonservative *Tapatalk
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] prboy1969:
Thank you Sir for your excellent work, and dedication to the users. It is much appreciated :D . The moment I have some spare cash I will be upgrading to the donate version. Once again Thank You :)

TEAM MiK

MikROMs Since 3/13/11
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mskip:
Is it possible to get some feedback just to know whether everything is working properly for people? I tested everything thoroughly on my S3 and even fixed the Internal Storage backup/restore routines but its good to hear some views from other users.

Mark.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Buddlespit:
You'll prolly hear a lot about it at the beginning of the month, when the contracts end.

It took me a solid month to get my phone juuuuuuust where I want it.

I should also say thank you for updating this.

Thank you!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] rollrsk8ter:
Just updated to Version 7...thanks for all the work. I am wondering about adb. I am running Windows 8 and have it installed and working for some time now. When I open a command prompt in Windows adb command works fine. When I am in the toolkit and go to option 23 and open a command prompt, adb is a unknown command. This is of course because it doesn't have the correct path. When I am in a command prompt I open manually, the path command shows my system path which has the proper path to the adb bin directory. When I open a window with option 23 and type in path, I get PATH=C:\WINDOWS\System32 only
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Robbie Doo:
First of all I wanna thank you for a great toolkit. I just wanted to let you know I get an errors when trying to connect to the servers to download the versions requested (see image). And, there are no Donator options to enter. Are my concerns correct or I have something incorrect going on my end?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] RocStar629:
I just used the new tool to root my GS3 replacement sprint sent me. It worked without a hitch! Thanks a billion for making this so easy.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] thestick00:
About to use the toolkit, advice

Hello,

I have the following problem and I would like to see if the toolkit would be able to fix it as I have been advised by others in another thread.

I am badly in need of help!

I was originally on the FREEGSR Rom for the Galaxy SII. Great touchwiz based rom. While on the rom I was able to use the PRL write function to update the PRL to the Verizon PRL (i am currently on sprint). This made the phone force roam onto the Verizon network. I then decided to switch over to Cyanogenmod Nightly 10.1 for my phone. Before doing so I NEGLECTED TO UPDATE MY PRL. This made it so I was still on the Verizon PRL when running Cyanogenmod 10.1. The problem with this is that I need to get back to a sprint PRL. After tinkering with some options (from a post i saw online) I now have the following

Under Status

Network -Searching for device

Mobile Network Type- Unknown:0

Service State: Out of service

Roaming: Not roaming

Mobile network state: Disconnected

My phone number: unknown

MIN: Unknown

PRL version: 1

More details can be given if needed. The option I messed with that I believe made things worse was "CDMA subsription". Someone said to pick RUIM/SIM and toggle on off the airplane mode.

I can freely flash between roms. I have done a full wipe, but no matter what I seem to do, my phone is not recognizing any network at all. Even when I use the write PRL function now that I am back on the FREEGS3 rom, it never picks up the PRL. I have tried over a dozen times.

Please advise if possible.

Thank you,
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mskip:
Download the zip file for your model from http://goo.im/devs/mskip/toolkit/samsung_galaxy_s3/model_files

Extract the root folder to the root folder in the toolkit and the recovery folder to the recovery folder in the toolkit.

Mark.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mskip:
SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 TOOLKIT AUTO UPDATE V7.1.0 [22ND JAN 2013] AVAILABLE!!

Changelog:

+Added support for GT-I9300 build XXELLC

+Fixed US variants versions displayed incorrectly in Model Selection screen

+Added GT-I9300 TWRP Recovery 2.3.3.1 image to Toolkit for easy flashing

+Improved CWM NAND Backup script to make it allot more stable and robust

+Added Insecure Kernel detection to sections requiring Insecure Boot Image

+Added 'Pull Folder' to 'Pull Files' section in Main Menu

+Added 'Fix Internal Storage Permissions' to Mods Menu [folder not showing]

+Minor bug fixes and improvements

[Auto Updates are only accessible if you have donated to the Toolkit project, received an activation code and unlocked the donator features. Auto Updates are a much faster and easier way of pushing small updates that would otherwise not be worth doing. I can push a single textual change or add support for a new build without having to go through the whole process of building a full version and uploading a large file. IF you are not able to or do not want to donate to unlock the Auto Update feature (and other donator features) then all the smaller updates are collated and a full build made when I have time or if there are enough updates to warrant it. This is the easiest way to make sure all the Toolkits are as up to date as possible. IF you have any views about this please pm me about them and do not post in the open thread]

Enjoy :)

Mark.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] flyboy1100:
i can't figure out how to get my phone recognized by the toolkit. I am using v7.0. i tried the included Samsung drivers but that gives me "hardware ID Missing" and i also tried the v1.4.6.0 drivers which will identify my phone, but it lists the serial as 000000000000 and nothing is recognized in the toolkit. I am running win7 64bit
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Jamin13:
Re: [SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 UNIFIED TOOLKIT V7.0] Drivers, Backup, Root, Recovery + MORE [

Is USB debugging on?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] flyboy1100:
yes, i disabled it and reenabled it. i have tried rebooting everything multiple times, no way to get the phone recognized for some reason. bone stock never even attempted root in the last 8 months i have had the phone (shock!)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Robbie Doo:
With this tool it's very easy. You don't need to turn off your phone or use CWM. Just hook up your phone to your pc with USB cable, run the program and select the phone from the list.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Buddlespit:
Are the Samsung drivers installed on your computer?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] flyboy1100:
Re: [SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 UNIFIED TOOLKIT V7.0] Drivers, Backup, Root, Recovery + MORE [

I have tried the latest ones, the one included, and 1.4.6.0 which is the only one that will actually identify my phone.

I'm wondering if perhaps I have tweaked my services too much and that is why it isn't registering, because I'm lost otherwise
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] flyboy1100:
i checked all my services, still nothing, guess i just don't get to root :(
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Buddlespit:
Try removing the samsung drivers via "programs and features" in your control panel, reboot your computer. Without connecting your phone, install the 1.4.6.0 drivers and once that's complete, turn off driver updating, then connect your phone.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] ms372591:
NAND backup on unrooted S3

{SOLVED}

I'm trying to do a NAND backup before rooting my phone. I follow the steps in the toolkit. My phone reboots and says "Downloading do not disconnect" and the toolkit say waiting on device, but nothing happens and I have to pull the battery to restart the phone. The phone is recognized by the toolkit on the main menu. Could it be a driver issue or does the phone need to be rooted first?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] PAPutzback:
Not sure what happened. Holing Home+vol up and power all at same time for five seconds does not take me into a recovery. The screen stays black, the led turns blue and I hear the start up music. Then it just sits like that.....
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] PAPutzback:
I can get into ClockwordMod recovery but I can't get the toolkit to see the device, I also cannot choose mount sdcard from the meu in order to put a rom on it, I can't sideload either since the toolkit does not see the device..
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] flyboy1100:
still nothing, it looks like windows detects it fine, but the toolkit doesn't.

edit:

maybe i wasn't looking in the right place and this has been working....is the serial shown in the left side? letters and numbers?

btw: looks like 1.5.16.0 is working now too after disabling the auto update stuff, i installed that because i though 1.4.6.0 wasn't working but it might actually be...

option 21 shows what looks to be my device information, so maybe i can get this done this weekend. now to find some roms!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] flyboy1100:
got it rooted, so now onto roms!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] wwjoshdew:
Got ya covered there!

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA9A2E8458C581B31

I'll also try to edit this CM10.1 (Android 4.2.1) video for the S3 as well! I've been busy, but it's recorded and everything. Just gotta edit it and then upload.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Buddlespit:
What was wrong (or broken) and what did you do to fix it?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] flyboy1100:
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Either I wasn't looking in the right spot for the serial number, or it was the Windows auto update thing. Not sure exactly which fixed it
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] p-slim:
Re: [SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 UNIFIED TOOLKIT V7.0] Drivers, Backup, Root, Recovery + MORE [

Will using this tool wipe data and reset?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] tdamocles:
I don't have the donator version but was wondering if the kit will work with jro03L - bLj7 version ?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Robbie Doo:
All the models it will be working with are on post one (in the black and green screenshot). All the versions are listed in the parenthesises.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] en11gma:
I have "Samsung_Galaxy_S3_ToolKit_v7.0.exe" installed and i think it comes with an older version of the recoveries and now there are newer versions out.

how do i update or upgrade to these as i dont have the payware version of the toolkit with autoupdate?

do i just get the recoveries (twrp and cwmr) and rename and paste them some where or how does the toolkit know which recovery to pick when i tell it what phone i have?

not sure what to do
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Buddlespit:
Get a copy of the recovery you want as either an image (*.img) or as a .tar file. If it's a tar file, just set it in the recovery folder. If it's an .img file, copy it into the INPUT folder, then rename it recovery.img. Use the toolkit to "Create an Odin flashable tar from an img file" (option 16 after you choose your phone). That will make a *.tar file that you can then rename to the recovery you want (I just c&p the recovery name to the tar file) and move it to the recovery folder, then either use "Flash Custom Recovery [CWM or TWRP] (option 5 after you choose your phone) or just crank up Oden and flash it that way.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Robbie Doo:
Why does the toolkit always unable to connect to the server?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] en11gma:
i dloaded the recover image file i want

i copied to input folder and renamed it to "recovery.img" i then ran toolbox and selected my phone then option 16

it made a new tar file in the output folder

i then renamed that file back to its original name before i copied it to the input folder but i left the extension alone (it is still a tar)

i now moved the newly created tar file with original name to the recovery folder.

what i usually do when i want to root my phone is:

i start toolbox up

i select my phone (32)

i select root/unroot (2)

i select ALLINONE (3)

how do i do it now?

whenever i goto root/unroot and then pick the allinone (3) it wants to use the older recoveries and not the new one i made.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Buddlespit:
Since you've already gotten root, you really don't need to do the all-in-one. Option 5, Flash Custom Recovery [CWM or TWRP] should be all you need to do.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] en11gma:
act like im on a fresh stock official sprint rom

thats the only time i flash root and recovery.

so my question still stands

here is what i wound up doing (normal stock unrooted official sprint rom)

selected my phone then picked option 2 (root/unroot) then select option 3 (allinone)

i then ran toolkit again and selected my phone then option 6 to flash stock recovery

i then ran toolkit again and selected my phone then option 5 (flash custom recovery) and picked the tar file i created earlier from the input to the output to the recovery dir.

hope thats how you do it
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mskip:
Yes that should be fine. If you reboot to recovery then it will verify if the custom recovery image you flashed is on your device.

Mark.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] formulabird:
so just switch from evo lte to s3 and looking to root. I am on build JRO03L and I don't see it listed any way to root
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] dcharleyultra:
Re: [SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 UNIFIED TOOLKIT V7.0] Drivers, Backup, Root, Recovery + MORE [

Look at the last 3 digits of the build number - LJ7.

(The latest leak is MA4.)

Swyped from my SPH-L710
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] formulabird:
Yes my last 3 digits of build number are lj7 which isnt listed so i guess i can't root??
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] dcharleyultra:
Re: [SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 UNIFIED TOOLKIT V7.0] Drivers, Backup, Root, Recovery + MORE [

What list are you looking at regarding rooting your phone?

Your phone model is an SPH-L710, I believe.

Swyped from my SPH-L710
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] formulabird:
The first black and green screen you come to in the toolkit program. I have sprint and it only has two listed. neither one is mine. and i really don't want to brick my phone
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] dcharleyultra:
It's a typo:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=37694693&postcount=453
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] formulabird:
donated and hit thanks button. here goes nothing

---------- Post added at 10:19 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:39 PM ----------

Work like a charm. Now to install rom and see how I feel about samsung
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] BHurst:
Re: [SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 UNIFIED TOOLKIT V7.0] Drivers, Backup, Root, Recovery + MORE [

Try “the people's Rom" with the ktoonz kernel. Simply amazing.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mskip:
SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 TOOLKIT AUTO UPDATE V7.2.0 [13TH FEB 2013] AVAILABLE!!

Changelog:

+Added Toolkit support for CSPIRE MODEL LTE [SCH-L710]

+Added Toolkit support for AUSTRALIAN MODEL GSM [GT-I9300T]

+Added Toolkit support for AUSTRALIAN MODEL LTE [GT-I9305T]

+Added Toolkit support for GT-I9300 4.1.2 XXEMA2 build

+Updated TWRP Touch Recovery for all models to latest available versions

+Updated SuperSU root to latest version [1.04] and built into Toolkit procedures

+Disabled Superuser root from adb root procedures [for now]

+TWRP NAND Backup and Restore procedures added to backup/restore section

+Updated firmware download section to add new models and builds

+Updated adb to latest version from google

+Added Activation Code option to Model Selection screen for easier activation

+Lots of other textual changes and improvements to Toolkit code

+Probably some more things that I forgot about

For people who do not want or cannot get the Auto Update versions you can download twrp touch from http://goo.im/devs/mskip/recovery/samsung_galaxy_s3 and flash it via the Toolkit. SuperSU can be updated to the latest version from the app.

[Auto Updates are only accessible if you have donated to the Toolkit project, received an activation code and unlocked the donator features. Auto Updates are a much faster and easier way of pushing small updates that would otherwise not be worth doing. I can push a single textual change or add support for a new build without having to go through the whole process of building a full version and uploading a large file. IF you are not able to or do not want to donate to unlock the Auto Update feature (and other donator features) then all the smaller updates are collated and a full build made when I have time or if there are enough updates to warrant it. This is the easiest way to make sure all the Toolkits are as up to date as possible. IF you have any views about this please pm me about them and do not post in the open thread]

Enjoy :)

Mark.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Bakkasan:
Damn fine work here. Seriously. Just damn fine. 5 minutes to install, root, CWM, Wifitether.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mystical80:
Can you make the nandroid backup to your computer before rooting, and apply the nandroid backup back on after root so I dont have to reinstall everything back fresh after root. I just want to root for free wifi tether. I just want to make sure it wont cause any problems after the root using that nandroid backup.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] flastnoles11:
Re: [SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 UNIFIED TOOLKIT V7.0] Drivers, Backup, Root, Recovery + MORE [

You have to be rooted to make a nandroid backup, but rooting does not wipe any of your data, so there really won't be a need to reinstall anything.

Sprint GS3 FAQ THREAD
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mystical80:
Ok, had HTC in the past, when I rooted it, it wiped everything off. Which is best on the GS3 CWM or TWRP. Also, it says this toolkit can root, is that true. I did look up your link. I am a NOOB to the GS3 stuff. I thought when I rooted it, it would start it fresh. I'm glad it doesnt you say.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] flastnoles11:
Re: [SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 UNIFIED TOOLKIT V7.0] Drivers, Backup, Root, Recovery + MORE [

The tool kit can root, imo, the easiest way to go is the link in my Sig... I've never used a toolkit so I can't really give you any help there... cwm had problems in the past so I've always used twrp since its been available... If you follow the link in my Sig, find the rooting question and hit the link everything is explained in great detail with a video on it also! Any questions along the way feel free to pm me, good luck man!

Sprint GS3 FAQ THREAD
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mystical80:
Re: [SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 UNIFIED TOOLKIT V7.0] Drivers, Backup, Root, Recovery + MORE [

Thanks!!!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] ms372591:
MA6 and going back to stock

If I'm on MA6 can I go back to stock using the current toolkit or do I have to wait for a toolkit update?

Thanks....
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] || Acer ||:
I'm wondering the same thing. I'm on stock MB1, so I'm guessing I'll have to wait until the toolkit update to root. This method doesn't wipe anything, correct? Haven't rooted on my gs3 yet.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] killa57:
hi im having a problem trying to run this program im on windows 7 and i run it as administrator and i get a cmd window pops up and closes really fast i was ale to get a screen shot of it after my 7th try

the picture is in the attachment
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] flastnoles11:
Re: [SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 UNIFIED TOOLKIT V7.0] Drivers, Backup, Root, Recovery + MORE [

If trying to root follow the guide in my Sig link...

Sprint GS3 FAQ THREAD
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] killa57:
Ive all ready rooted a phone like that before and the phone is long gone now the usb port stop working on it. So i insured claimed it got a new one and want to try this method since i have already got the key cause i donated along time ago but was unable to start it up cause the same error. been like that since the version 2 and still haven't been fixed on v7 so just letting the developer know im still waiting for a fix to try this out