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[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] RegLinUsr:
I clicked over to the LTE link posted above but it seems that all the info in that thread is for the GT-I9305 version of the Galaxy S3. Bit confusing being that this thread is about the SGH-T999. I couldn't find anything in that thread referring to backing up this info for the SGH-T999 model. Are there instructions specific for the SGH-T999 or will that work for this version as well? Please clarify.

Thanks!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] itsLYNDZ:
I checked my phone and it says its version 4.1.2. I only have 4.0 and 4.1 as options when rooting. what should I do?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] pgallard:
Sim unlocking

I like to unlock my tmobile gs3 . the donate version still has the unlock sim option?

Thanks
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Maybe I missed it, but I didn't see that listed in the op or change log? Note that if it uses the same unlock method people usually use it won't work on a 4.1.2 build and probably wouldn't work for the T999L.

---------- Post added at 10:37 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:34 PM ----------

Oh and didn't he say in the op that the donate version only gets quicker and smaller updates? So if a function isn't available in the free one its probably not available in the paid one either. Or maybe I missed something somewhere...?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] pgallard:
donators will also have the quick picks and extras sections unlocked
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] P.Mobile:
hello!! im rootong my freinds s3 today and just wanted to kno if this still worked.. i need to root and flash recovery.. thanks!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
If it's the T999L model, it's not supported, so no.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] josephh71:
Will it work for 4.1.2

I have used this before but I have a new T-Mobile galaxy and it is on 4.1.2 and this does not have the settings for 4.1.2. Is there a way to work around this
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
If its a T999L model, see my post above yours.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] jrwingate6:
I have the T-Mobile version but I do not see the correct option in the toolkit for my model.

I have Android 4.1.2 and build number JZO54K. Neither build number for T-Mobile matches mine. Also, both T-Mobile versions in the Toolkit say they are for version number 4.1.1

Anyone know what's going on here?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
you can ignore the JZ054K part of the build. We only refer to builds as UVDMD5, or MD5. Or UVDLJC, aka, LJC.

And if you want the toolkit to support 4.1.2 and all the features, you have to purchase it. And this is only if you have a T999. Even the paid version does not support the T999L or T999N to my knowledge.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] cy_mpak:
nvm
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] X-Nemesis:
So I paid for the support of this program but now it only supports 4.1.2 on the T999 version...so not T999V as well?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
That I am not sure of. I just know for certain on the T999L and N, because it bricked a couple. And I'm guessing the last update was right about the same time as the T999L release a couple months ago. If you can't find support for your device, don't try to force it or use what's there btw. That's what caused the bricks I think.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] X-Nemesis:
Well I contacted the Author and he said he will be adding support for all builds he can obtain stock images for.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Everything but the T999N is already available. The latest for the T999 and T999V have been available for a few months now.

Did he give you a timeframe?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] X-Nemesis:
I wonder if I'm doing something wrong then, I ran the update and all it offers when choosing a ROM release for my T999V is 4.1.1 so in his response he only mentioned that he would release new ROM's as he is able to find the images.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Globespy:
Mirror for latest build V7.5

I downloaded the toolkit to root and flash a stock odexed ROM on my T-Mobile SGS3.

When installed it asked me to check for an update, so I clicked 'yes'.

Of course there was an update (V7.5) and the only link available on the OP is for the outdated V7.0

My phone is currently running JB4.1.2 stock TMobile ROM (OTA update) and of course there is no option for this phone is the toolkit.

The only links I can find for V7.5 is from skipsoft site and there's no download option, only a link to donate.

So, is it a case of buy it to get the update or you can't use it since it doesn't support phones after 4.1.1? I understand there's work that goes into these things, and the donation version gives you push updates and other stuff, but I am happy to update apps myself.

UPDATE:

Meh....I can't find an updated version so I went to the donation and put in 3 pounds, which immediatley defaulted to 4 pounds. Kind of a 'forced' donation use process MrSkip, but I guess you put the work in and I can't be stuffed 'really' looking online for a free version. Enjoy your coffee.

ARGHHHH! So I choose the closest version to my phone and then get to Toolkit Settings where i follow the instructions from my donation link and enter my code, which says it's 'activated'. I shut down the toolkit and re-open and choose 'yes' for the auto update and it goes through the motions telling me there is a V7.5 but it's only available to donated versions! WTF?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] towelboy:
the phone is stock, but if I root & install cwm will it wipe my sd?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] abudgx:
Root with odin never wiped my data. I cannot confirm for cwm installation...
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mila4me:
no download link?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
This had been locked and links removed by mods.

I wouldn't use the toolkit anyway. It's waaay outdated and was causing issues for a number of people.

If you want root, check my firmware thread for root66. It's stickied on this section and is in my Sig.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mila4me:
thanks :(
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] bwb8771:
[MENTION=4081205]DocHoliday77[/MENTION] - If I've already contributed to this package, do you recommend I simply wait until the newer 4.3 updates are available for my SGH-T999 ? Or, do you feel I should already be able to obtain that firmware by now?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Afaik this is abandoned. People still can't use it for 4.1.2 even. Several bricked because of it.

Since you bought a license for it, all I can tell you is to contact the seller. I have nothing to do with it and cannot answer any questions about it.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] bwb8771:
Ah. Thanks. Can you suggest a similar setup, one that can guide "intermediate" n00bs through the application of new firmware?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Doesn't get much easier than Odin and root66. See my sticky thread and mrRobinsons thread on page 1.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] bwb8771:
Doc, I didn't see yours or mrRobinsons thread on pages 1 through 4. Sorry to be so n00bish..
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Mines stickied. Always at the top. Link in my sig too.

MrRobinsons is here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1771687
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mskip:
Sorry it has taken soo long to finish but im proud to release the updated Android Toolkit with added support for Samsung devices and new builds. I still have a few devices to add to the Toolkit [Samsung Galaxy Note 3, Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0, Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1, Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung Galaxy Gear] but the Toolkit now supports the following:

Samsung Galaxy Nexus

Nexus 4

Nexus 5

Nexus 7 [2012]

Nexus 7 [2013]

Nexus 10

Samsung Galaxy S3

Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini

Samsung Galaxy S4 [NEW SUPPORTED DEVICE]

Samsung Galaxy Note 2

Supported devices and latest supported builds *HERE*

ChangeLog

Unified Android ToolKit v1.2.4 [Galaxy S3 V8.0.0] 10th March 2014

+Added support for Samsung Galaxy S3, Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini,*Samsung Galaxy S4 and*Samsung Galaxy Note 2

+Updated support for latest builds in all device modules

+Root options support insecure boot and custom recovery methods [all rewritten]

+Added KNOX notification disabler for Samsung modules

+Added Root Checker to check the status of your root/busybox

+Added more help screens to the Information section and added ability to save screen and send to default printer

+Added philz_touch Advanced cwm recovery to Samsung modules [will be added to Nexus modules soon]

+Added option in build selection screen to disable all adb root functions [custom recovery functions available]

+Toolkit will disable insecure boot functions if insecure boot image not available

+Updated Samsung drivers to 1.5.33.0

+Re-wrote most of the code to Change the way lots of functions work [more efficient and more stable]

+Many more changes I can't think of right now

Existing activation codes will still work to update device modules in the Unified Android Toolkit to the pro version of the device you donated to. I am updating the Auto Updates for the newly supported devices but it's probably easier to download the full version and re-activate as it is such a big update.

If you have any feedback please send it to markskippen@gmail.com for now as emails to toolkit.support@skipsoft.net are still not coming through to me.

Hope you enjoy.

Mark.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] overground:
The recovery is not the OP's work. He's only providing a tool with which to flash it easily. I agree it's a nuisance, but that's all we have for now. When I make a backup, I make sure to immediately rename it so I know what the hell it is. If you have confusion about which of your backups is which (and have not yet renamed), install Nandroid Browser from the market, and look in the various .img's for items you know one backup contained while the other(s) did not. You can then narrow it down and rename appropriately.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mocsab:
I appreciate the thoughts - but for what it's worth, that wasn't working for me -I tried what you suggested before I came to this thread, I had a whole bunch of issues trying to flash teh stock Rom in Odin - every attempt failed - for no apparent reason - three or four attempts - each taking around 10 minutes - looked like they were going to work then failed at the last minute. Very frustrating - which is whY I posted here, thinking that it would be a natural thing for a tool box like this to do. At least, that is what i thought in desperation - not knowing where else to go - I finally tried flashing it a final time in Odin and this time used a different cord (I had use the other cord everytime I flashed previously - even when I originally rooted - so I knew the cord couldn't be the problem - but it apparently was - when I changed cords and tried a final time - it worked)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Osolot:
OK, am I screwed or just skeered? I used the toolkit for the first time and everything seemed to go smoothly enough. I got through odin and saw Super User in apps. Then went back in with toolkit to Back Up EFS partition (recommended) but it seemed that odin was just going again. so I closed out of odin.

Phone is still in download mode, but toolkit says unable to connect.

Not sure if I should unplug phone, shut down or shut down computer or something else?

Any help?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mskip:
Unplug the phone and pull the battery out to reset it. If the phone couldnt connect then Odin couldnt flash anything so your phone is unharmed.

I dont know why the ToolKit would enter Odin when selecting an efs backup though are you sure about that? I will have to look into it..

Mark.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mskip:
Did you look in the Stock Rom download section (option 8, 1)? There is a direct link to the Stock TMobile Rom in there to download and then you can use the ToolKit to extract it and flash it via Odin. I know you already sorted this but you said you couldnt find anything in the ToolKit.

Anyway glad you got it sorted :)

Mark.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mskip:
What app did you install via the ToolKit? Did it say success? If you try it again then if the app is already installed your phone will ask if you want to reinstall over the original.

Mark.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mskip:
As posted by Overground the cwm recovery wasnt made by me it was a Team Epic effort and as stated on their site the time stamp needs to be fixed.

http://www.epiccm.org/2012/06/cwm-recovery-on-all-sgs3-lte-variants.html

As also posted by Overground the easiest thing is to rename the backup after it finishes so you know when it was made. Im sure the problem will be fixed soon enough.

Mark.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Osolot:
Thanks for the quick reply. All is well now. I just felt a little panic when I tried to get back into toolkit after exiting and it wouldn't reconnect at first. Phone was still in download mode and I thought it might be best to use toolkit to reboot the phone, but couldn't get toolkit to connect.

I had a jig ready to get back into download mode (if needed) but just had to turn phone off (didn't need to pull battery after all)

After I took the time to think about it, I realized that just closing out of odin, nothing had been started, just a bit of a panic moment. Not sure why it went back into odin... oh well.

The toolkit was very easy to work with and now I'm rooted and happy.

For those that haven't tried it, the toolkit is great. Step by step directions for just about everything you need.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mocsab:
I totally overlooked that - my fault but thanks for pointing me there - I don't know if you can relate but when soemting seemingly catastrophic happens - it is sometimes easy to over look even the most obvious thing - I was in panic mode - need to step back - take a deep breath and things would probably be more clear - :-)

thanks again - and by the way, awesome work on a great tool.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] cruisx:
any change of getting T999 Canadian support?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] darren.wlsn1:
in the app itself it say "to be added soon" after Canadian model.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] rakeshchn:
So if I understood the various root options correctly, flasing insecure boot image is optional right? If I just need CWM and root, choose option 4? And if needed manually download Superuser and busybox from playstore?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] captanabolic:
donation sent thank you very much for an easy to use tool!!!!

Confirmation number: 3JM97687YB6000344
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] HoOnZ:
Thanks for this awesome toolkit! Worked great on my GNex and now my S3. Donated! ;)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mskip:
Option 4 will give you Superuser control on your phone. You can install Busybox from the Play Store if needed or install it separately from the ToolKit.

Mark.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] garz:
I am having issues with creating nandroid backups. It gets stuck during backup of my data folder. I used this toolkit to gain root and install clockwork mod. Is there another recovery mod that I can flash for my tmo-T999?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] henreeg:
Data doesn't stop

Having weird issues with my Data.

It does not turn off... constantly on.

Will flashing Stock ROM via odin using the toolkit replace everything that was flashed before? recovery? etc?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] d0gan:
So if I'm reading the OP correctly, there's currently no way to root the Samsung Galaxy S3 (tmobile version) without voiding the warranty?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mskip:
All methods of rooting will void your warranty as you will have superuser files on your phone that arent supposed to be there. There is a method of rooting your phone without increasing the flash counter but that involves flashing a complete rom with root files already added and if anything happens and you need to send it back under warranty you will need to flash a 'proper' Stock Rom back before returning it or your warranty will be void. Flashing a custom kernel or recovery to root will increase the flash counter and also void any warranty. There is currently no method of resetting the flash counter on Snapdragon models but im pretty sure there will be some support for it soon. If you dont want to risk it or you aren't sure then you shouldnt really be flashing your phone and should just leave it alone. Its your choice :).
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mskip:
Yes a Stock Image flashed via Odin will replace all your key partitions (boot, recovery, system) with the stock firmware. If you want to reset the phone back to an 'out of the box' state then you want to enter recovery and do a wipe first which will reformat your userdata partition.

Mark.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] fdecker:
hangs on allinone option

Perhaps this is the place to ask. Have a T-Mobile, Galaxy S3 ver 4.3 updated a few days ago. Tried to root using the option 5 for do everything at once, which says it will rename the pesky standard recovery files so it doesn't keep coming back. It flashes recovery with Odin, reboots, then can't find recovery. When I look at my screen, I see it is the stock samsung recovery. Should I just try option 7 first to rename the recovery files even though option 5 says it is supposed to do it? How do I answer the question where it asks "have you flashed recovery?". Technically I did, but if I have to use option 7, I guess I have to run option 5 as if I have never done it before and reflash recovery? My odin screen on the phone says:

Custom binary download = Yes (1counts)

curent binary: custom

system status: custom

warranty bit: 0

So it sees I have done something. Also, I don't know if Knox is installed. I don't see it anywhere on the Odin screen and the only evidence of it is an icon on my apps page where if I click on it is asks if I want to install it. Thanks.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] fdecker:
any help?

Is no one paying attention to the skipsoft threads anymore? There is this one and one with over 150 pages. No one has replied to either. Thanks for any help.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mskip:
Sorry this should have been posted on here a while ago.

The device module has just been updated and i'm trying to update all the threads.

Toolkit Update

+Updated Toolkit base to v1.3.4

+Added support for the latest available builds on all device modules

+Updated SuperSU [Chainfire] root app to latest version v2.45

+Added SuperSU Beta [Chainfire] root app to flash if required latest version v2.42

+Updated Busybox installer by Stephen Erickson to v25

+Updated Root Checker by Burrows Applications to v3.68

+Added Install EFS/Partition Backup/Restore app by Wanam v1.33

+Added an any build option to the build menu [pro users only] to root any build

+Updated root procedures for better operation

+Toolkit will now notify you a new public version is available and download the installer for you

+Updated a lot of the code

Supported models/builds list: http://www.skipsoft.net/?page_id=1203

Download from: http://www.skipsoft.net/?page_id=1069

Mark.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] lakamel:
Link plz ...... Sgh t999
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mskip:
Are you trying to create a NAND backup via the ToolKit or via CWM Recovery? Do all the other parts of the backup work fine?

Mark.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] garz:
I am using CWM to make the backup when I receive the error. I tried using the toolkit and it worked flawlessly. I just haven't used the backup I made with the toolkit to see if it did it properly and if it'll restore fine.

Thanks though for replying to my issue... I'll post back once I test the backup.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] 12paq:
The device or the recovery takes a very long time to backup. Several minutes. Data is the largest partition so it takes the longest time. For me the Nandroid backup took 13 minutes. Compared to all my devices this it is far slower.

I hope this helps! Good luck. :)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] garz:
Using the tookit it worked. Using the phones CWM recovery backup. It fails and gives me an error. I do have a recovery.log with what happens if it helps anyone find an asnwer to a bug?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] BHermes21:
Which one would I follow for when US Cellular Launches their SIII? Thanks
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] styllballyn:
followed everything to a TEE.. and now my phone wont even boot up.. it vibrates, flashes the samsung logo and goes back out. Its not even recognized when I hook it up via USB.

Everything went fine, passed ODIN, shut off by itself and never cut back on.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] henreeg:
This didn't work for me.

Easy root: flash recovery. flash root. done.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] s10shane:
i had a quick question. im about to root my gs3 and i was wondering if there was a reset flash counter for the tmobile gs3 if i decide to go back to stock.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] darren.wlsn1:
nope but i returned 1 with binary showing and no issues.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] s10shane:
well i tried to root my gs3 and it didnt work. i did that step 3 which is the allinone and it got stuck at boot.img when it was flashing through odin. i wonder why it didnt work. i will try again tomorrow.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Daviddc1144:
please help!!

Sorry for the noob question, (my first Samsung) how do I flash the original recovery? I know you go into cwm and wrotwipe the system, but how do you flash the factory recovery in order to reset the phone back to an out of box state?? Thanks..
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] circuit.007:
why cant i see this thread in the xda app?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] cokewins:
Do you know where we can find this complete rom to download? Has anyone made one yet?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] overground:
Click on Stickied.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mskip:
What Rom are you looking for? The latest Rom for T-Mobile can be downloaded through the ToolKit.

Mark.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] cokewins:
I'm looking for the rooted rom you were talking about that we can flash without tripping the flash counter. Ideally something stock but de-bloated.

I've seen this around for other carriers, but can't find one for t-mobile.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mskip:
Noone seems to have made it available for the T-Mobile variant.

If I have time I will knock one together.

Mark.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] dizzy21:
Thanks for helping me out of a jam.....

Donation sent: 46T24221WH398422D :D
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] phoenix56317:
Hey Mark, quick question for you.

Using your toolkit, I can't find anywhere on it where one can see if it's updated.

Does your toolkit automatically update itself or do we have to keep checking here and install an update over the original one ?

Thank you for your hard work and donation's on the way, Bro !
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] 10cheesecakes:
Thank you mSkip for such a dummy friendly guide that litterly is 100% fail proof. It worked beautifully for my WIND SGH-999V model. So far so good. Ill keep you updated. Im currently using stock, do you suggest I use any of the custom roms and kernels that may be better, to give better battery and remove the useless apps maybe?

Ok, so far so good.. but only one problem. An App/game I used to play force closes. It can load, and when I start playing and pressing the jump or attack button or the movement buttons it force closes. Its the only game/app so far that does this, the other ones work fine. The game is called Demon Hunter by BiCore.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Igor977:
so if I understand correctly to room T-Mobile Galaxy S 3 I need Select 3 from the first menu than 2 than 3? I am just got my phone and don't want to brick it. Appreciate any help .