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[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] elosogrande7076:
hey everyone. I read all the posts but Im still not sure...first Samsung phone that im rooting (all other smartphones I have rooted have been HTC). I all I want to do right now is to have root so I can use programs like Titanium Backup (have a lot of programs saved from my Evo). Can I use this toolkit to only gain Root (and leave everything else the same and if so will that still void my warranty?) If not, do I need to find a Rom and kernel first then attempt to use this toolkit? I have the Sprint version of the S III. Thanks for your help.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] 10cheesecakes:
Yes, the toolkit itself is very user friendly and easy to follow. If all you want is root access, then you can do just that. To the poster above, whats your phone model number?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Rickkins:
Good day sir. I'm just wondering if this method will be viable on the Videotron(Canada) variant.

I have a videotron gs3, and if by chance there's anything I can do to help just say the word.

Thanks.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] tmobilewinguser:
hi i had a few questions to ask before i try this method.this is my first time rooting a samsung device as all my others were htc.all i want is to gain root and have clockwork mod recovery, and if someone could tell me would this be the easiest way to do that or is there another method that is easier

i am using a T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S3

Model #- SGH-T999

Android Version- 4.0.4

Baseband- T999UVLEM

Any help would be appreciated, thanks in advance:cyclops:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Igor977:
I thought T-Mobile has only one model, am I wrong?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] darren.wlsn1:
it says in toolkit that its "coming soon" (last time i looked)

you are correct
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Rickkins:
Right, noticed that. But I notice my phone seems to be a different model from the one listed. Mine is sgh t999v.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mskip:
UPDATE TO GALAXY S3 TOOLKIT [SNAPDRAGON EDITION]

ChangeLog

ToolKit v2.0 (18th July 2012)

+Added CWM Touch + TWRP Recovery images

+Added Canada variants to ToolKit support list

+Updated Superuser files to 3.1.3 from ChainsDD

+Added NEW Auto Update feature on startup (Donators Only Feature)

+Added NEW feature to convert image files to an Odin flash compatible tar file (1-click process)

+ALLINONE rooting option will create tar file from boot and recovery imgs to save download size

+Added Reboot to Download and Start Odin in the Reboot Phone Options screen

+Added Adb reset on startup for stability

+Added cache image dump to backup options

+Added more instructions for installing drivers

+Re-Wrote push routine to make it work better

+Added Developers Section with Cache Ripper from Adam Lange for starters (more to come)

+Re-Wrote ALOT of code in the ToolKit to make it work better

ModsSection v2.0 (18th July 2012)

+Disabled Mods that soft bricked the phone

+Updated some code

Ok some great new features have been added in this version and the Snapdragon Edition gets them first. As well as adding all the Canadian variants to the supported list and various other feature there are 2 new features I want to highlight.

I have added a NEW Auto Update feature which will check your current version against the version number on my server and if there is a newer version you will be offered an imediate update through the ToolKit. Only updated files will be downloaded so updates are much smaller and I can push features or fixes straight away that I would normally save for a full version. This is a donator feature as it is costing me money to enable this so if you havent donated I would recommend it for this feature :)

I have also added a nice feature for people wanting to flash img files. Currently you have to either use a linux emulator or cygwin to convert img files to a tarball for flashing via Odin but now you can do it with 1-Click using option 9 in the ToolKit.

Donators will be sent out information on how to Activate the Donators Version.

To the Japan SC-06D sorry I didnt have time to add support in this version but I will push an update to support your models in the next day through the Auto update feature and will update the full ToolKit in the next week.

As usual download links in the first post.

Enjoy :)

Mark.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] stevessvt:
TWRP is installed through Odin, correct?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] PePPaZ:
I just lost root after it being fine for days. I did not update anything. Any clues?

Busybox throws and error on reinstall.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] stevessvt:
Did you update to the new superuser app? Try going in to the SU app, info, and hit su binary, update, see if that helps.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Rickkins:
Oh out-freakin'-standing.

Thank you.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mskip:
Correct.

Mark.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] <:GeeK:>:
I have a major issue that was either caused by cwm or by cm9.

See the details here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1779991
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] stevessvt:
Well evidently chainfire is working on a US variant of triangle away, so I will wait until its publicly released before I use Odin.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1781104
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Rickkins:
Ok, first up, let me apologize for being such a noob.

Followed the steps, got the rooting done, didn't brick the phone.

So now, I'm back to my original screen, out of debug mode. I still seem to have the secondary bar at the top of the screen that first appeared when I switched to debug.

Plus, now when I swipe, it leaves trails on the screen, that looks like blue ball point pen. They go away when switching screens, but appear at every swipe. Yes, I know I'm likely missing something simple....

Also, now that I have rooted it, er, what's next..??
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mskip:
This seems to be popping up quite alot I really dont know why lol.

I assume you wanted to disable usb debugging on your phone but its still on. If you go to settings, developer options I think what you have done is enable 'show pointer location'. If you dont want usb debugging enable (dont know why you would want to disable it though) then make sure that nothing in the developer options screen is ticked. That should get rid of the blue line when you move your finger around on the screen.

Mark.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Rickkins:
God help me, I'm such a noob....

Thanks.

Edit; I think I'm becoming dyslexic too. I'll switch usb debugging back on.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mt3g:
Is the latest cwm or should I install the latest from Rom Manager like I'm reading everywhere.

SGS III on T-Mobile
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mskip:
The ToolKit includes the most current version at the time of release but I believe they are still the latest versions.

Mark.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] sarni84:
Question if I install twrp does the toolkit use Odin or adb and will Odin trip the counter
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mskip:
The ToolKit uses Odin to flash recovery and flashing any custom firmware will increase the flash counter. There is a pre-rooted stock rom that you can flash which wont trip the flash counter, then install recovery via adb dd but I believe Chainfire is working on adding the Snapdragon variants to Triangle Away so the flash counter should be resettable soon.

Mark.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] sarni84:
Cool thanks for your time....hey btw your work is awesome. I used the toolkit on the nexus very convenient :)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] SeanFloyd:
10 char
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mskip:
UPDATE TO S3 TOOLKIT [SNAPDRAGON EDITION]

ChangeLog

ToolKit v2.1 (20th July 2012)

+Fixed a possible crash scenario during the Auto Update check

+Added CacheRipper app as I forgot to include it in V2.0

+Fixed a few small bugs in the Tar Create routine

+Tidying up bits of code

This update was mainly to fix a potential crash if the update server is going slow and the update file cannot be download which would result in the ToolKit closing.

Anyone with V2.0 please update to this version (V2.1).

The next minor update will probably be through the Auto Update feature ;)

Enjoy.

Mark.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] iHelper:
Download Link not working. Whenever I click on it it gives me this:

62	catch (Exception $e)

63	{

64	// No connection exists

65	$this->_connection = NULL;

66

67	throw new Database_Exception(':error',

68	array(':error' => $e->getMessage()),

69	$e->getCode());

70	}

71

72	// \xFF is a better delimiter, but the PHP driver uses underscore
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mskip:
Yeah I dont know whats going on with Dev-Host lately..

Added a mirror to MediaFire in the OP.

Mark.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] phoenix56317:
Regarding comment #79, Mark. Did you forget to answer my question ?

Were there others before me that asked the same thing and you chose to ignore my comment all together ?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mskip:
Do you realise how many questions and posts I look at every day? Sometimes I miss a batch so I apologise that I didnt answer you but sometimes I am busy doing other things :)

The new release V2.1 will auotmatically connect to my server when it starts and download a file with the latest available version. If there is a difference in version numbers then you will be given the option to download and install an update only file which is much smaller than the full version as it will only contain changes. This way from now on everyone who uses the ToolKit can see if they are running the latest version and keep their installation up to date.

This auto updater is a Donator only feature as it is costing me money to run but well worth a few pounds just for that feature alone ;)

Mark.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mskip:
The Triangle Away app by Chainfire now supports the S3 Snapdragon variants so I will be adding full instructions to the Download/Flash section of the ToolKit on how to reset your Flash Counter for warranty purposes. I will most likely do this tomorrow and push it to S3 Snapdragon ToolKits via the Auto Update feature as soon as its done.

Mark.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] uoY_redruM:
Ran out of "Thanks" for the day, so, thank you for all your hard work.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] karipay:
Dumb question.

If I rooted my phone and received OTA update from TMO, will I lose my root access?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mskip:
Yes you will but you can easily re-root it again.

Mark.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] IRIE4IPIER:
You guys better make sure you flash the latest cwm after rooting because I didn't and now I'm stuck getting errors trying to flash CM9, now im having to flash back to stock(without this tool because it needs you to be booted into the os) I told myself to flash the latest but for some reason apps couldn't acquire root even after using this tool. what should've took my no more than 30 minutes has caused me to be here for a few hours.......will root a more reliable way the next go around. thanks for the tool, I just had bad luck tonight I guess
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] karipay:
I thought the tool uses the latest CWM? Am I screwed still even if I only used the tool to root my phone and not replacing the stock?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mskip:
What option did you use to root and put custom recovery on your phone?

The ALLINONE option uses the latest cwm recovery from Team Epic which works on all Snapdragon devices.

Please give more detail so that if anything is wrong then it can be corrected.

Mark.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mskip:
It does use the latest version. You will be fine :)

Mark.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] hasoon2000:
Nice! I may be making my GUI toolkit soon. I liked you features. Hopefully I can make it compatible with Samsung. First time owning a Samsung so I have no clue on how all this works lol.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] bdorr1105:
IMEI

have been navigating through forums and someone pointed this toolkit which I have noticed a few times, but I did another root method.

My question is, my IMEI is still good, and it seems there is no method for the US variants of the GS3 to back up their EFS partition or back up their IMEI.

-Does this toolkit successfully back up the EFS partition, and if so, does it successfully restore the EFS partition

The capability is listed in the toolkit, can anyone confirm this. Has anybody ever backed up their EFS / IMEI and then flashed a ROM and lost it? If so, any successful restores of the IMEI number.....

This is crucial for all of us to know this information as many are searching for answers and many are nervous to flash because the loss of the IMEI number is unknown at this time and it appears to be random. Any information would be good. Thanks
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mskip:
AUTO UPDATE TO S3 SNAPDRAGON TOOLKIT TO V2.2.0

Changelog:

ToolKit V2.2.0 (25th July 2012)

+Added support for US Cellular SCH-R530 and Japan SC-06D

+Added walkthrough to Reset Flash Counter

+Added SC-06D Stock Rom to downloads section

+Fixed push routine crashing when full filename is typed in

+Various edits to routines

This will only update on activated ToolKits but I will build a full version after I have had some sleep and release it tomorrow. Its nearly 3am now lol

Mark.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] overground:
Says "Update server cannot be located".

Checked firewall, and it has permissions.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] sn0warmy:
This worked flawlessly for me on my T-MO SIII. Thanks so much!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mskip:
Did you get it to connect?

Mark.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] overground:
No. :(
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mskip:
Wierd as all the connection check does is ping my website. Just try opening up www.skipsoft.net in a web browser to see if you can view it (sorry for the terrible site I havent had a chance to do it yet).

Have you tried disabling your internet security for a minute just to check if the connection check passes with it off?

Also just check if you can open this page from my site (latest versions for sgs3 snapdragon):

http://www.skipsoft.net/sgs3snaptoolkit/latest-versions.txt

Maybe your internet security blocks pings to other sites? :confused:

Mark.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] overground:
Hmmm...both open just fine in browser. :confused:

If I happen to be the only one having this issue, maybe it's a firewall setting. Doesn't make sense as other applications with the same permissions can check for updates with no problem.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mskip:
This is the script you are getting stuck on:

Open a command prompt and type:

ping -n 3 skipsoft.net <RETURN>

IF you get a load of ping stats then your pc has found the site. If there is some error (which would trip the toolkit into the error message) then you wont see any stats and get a message about 'could not find host skipsoft.net'. If that happens then the problems is with your internet security blocking the connection.

Mark.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] overground:
Request timed out.

100% packet loss.

I'll look into it.

Thanks Mark

EDIT: Fixed :)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] aghoshhajra:
I'm wondering about this too. I got the itch to flash something bad, but I'm scared to pull the trigger. Heck I haven't even rooted the thing in fears of losing my IMEI. I don't have a back up phone with me, so losing my phone would be devastating.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mskip:
The problem with losing IMEI isnt from rooting its from flashing custom Roms that are non Samsung based I believe. I dont know if anyone has actually worked out where the IMEI is stored on the Snapdragon variants but as long as you dont start flashing roms right now you will be safe.

Mark.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mskip:
How did you fix it? what was the problem?

Mark.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mskip:
FULL UPDATE FOR S3 TOOLKIT [SNAPDRAGON EDITION] TO V2.3.0

ChangeLog

ToolKit V2.3.0 (27th July 2012)

+Added full support for US Cellular SCH-R530 Variant

+Added walkthrough to Reset Flash Counter

+Added SC-06D Stock Rom to downloads section

+Added Stock Boot and Recovery files for SC-06D

+Fixed push routine crashing when full filename is typed in

+Option at startup to check for update or bypass the check and go straight to Model Selection Screen

+Various edits to routines

Note: Japan SC-06D needs more testing before being added to the ToolKit. Hopefully it will be added in the next few days

I would like to welcome US CELLULAR users to the S3 ToolKit family :)

Links and more info in the first post.

Enjoy.

Mark.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] djide:
Great tool. Sim unlock option would make this the best App.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] karipay:
If I used the tool to root the phone and decided that I want to unroot it back, what is the procedure or steps I should take here?

Thanks In Advance!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mskip:
The best way to unroot is to do a wipe via recovery and then flash a stock firmware via odin. There are zips you can flash via recovery which will delete the root files (su and superuser.apk) but they dont get rid of everything that is created when your phone is rooted.

Mark.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] kd7wrc:
So, if I'm reading this feature set correctly, I should be able to back up my Galaxy SIII even though the screen cracked, as long as USB debugging is enabled. Is that correct? I'm really hoping I can save the data off my phone before I ship it back to the insurance company.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Vegastouch:
I get a error when i try to download the ToolKIT. Anyone else have that trouble?

EDIT...Working now. Had to use the direct link.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] fatguywithnolife:
Thank you

Donation sent: Confirmation number: 1RB74488MJ743531S.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] em2drvr03:
Would having two galaxy s3's driver not let it work? B/c Im using a replacement phone and now the serial wont come up/
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] overground:
Modem firewall blocking it.

EDIT: How is the "Reset Flash Counter" walkthrough accessed?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] etherealglimpse:
Toolkit works great for me. Just rooted with the all in one option.

Everything seems to go without a hich. CWM is working.

Can't wait for the camera mods to be included. That's what I really want to get.

Does the hyperx video camera hack work for t-mobile's SGS3? I'd really like to

get that working on my phone.

I also donated through the toolkit, I hope I did it correctly.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] TheMusicMan:
Reset Flash Counter

+1

Many thanks...
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mskip:
From the Main Menu, option 8, option 3.

Mark.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] saldebot:
when will the mediafire link be up. cant download from regular link, uninstalled anti virus and still cant download. can some one lead me to another download link please ?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mskip:
Uploaded a mirror to my server *HERE*.

Mark.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] saldebot:
thank you, jut in time. just received my pebble blue 16gb of beauty.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] pjrmax403:
wifi reconnect

hello, great toolkit......My issue is after rooting, w/option 3 recommended, after connecting to wifi, when I disconnect the phone won't reconnect to the same, without first forgetting said network. I don't recall this issue when stock, so I returned to stock to check and worked fine, then rerooted w/option 3, and again same issue?

I've tried the *#0011# turning off power saver although I don't believe there's a connection there.

Any ideas:confused:

Seems to be working fine now, possibly due to a few reboots. Got to say this tool kit beats all;)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] David1239:
Are there any disadvantages from rooting with option 4, it seems to be the safest way to me. Not risking problems by flashing insecure boot images.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Gvaz:
Can I use this to root my US Cellular SCH-R530U samsung galaxy s3?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] nvo2411:
Can anyone find how to make video call using dialer. I don't find the video call option there. Right now i can make video call using only Skype. I can't find the video call option anywhere else. Please help. I am using US version of s3

Sent from my S3
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] EL_REY666:
just installed this and it was easy as hell !!!!!!!

damn thanks for the hard work u guys put into these things...

just a quick question... since i dont have an sd card in my s3, and probably dont plan on it, how would i select a rom i want to install thru cw when it asks to install zip from sd?

thanks again
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mskip:
Just copy your rom to Internal Storage and then select install zip from internal sd in cwm.

Mark.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mskip:
I dont think any US carrier supports making video calls over their network. Just stick with skype or google talk they are better anyway.

Mark.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mskip:
If you dont want to do anything else apart from rooting then its fine to use option 4.

Mark.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] HTC-187:
Hello Everybody,

I'm coming from an HTC HD2, which is my FIRST and ONLY phone that I have installed CMW, Magldr & custom roms on.

I would like to root my new T-mobile (T999) S3 phone so that I can change the settings and use it on SIMPLE MOBILE. I would like to keep the stock rom for now, and see how I like the rom and phone before doing anything else. So here is my question:

To Root a Stock S3 SGH-T999, do I just need to use the follow these instructions, or are there any prerequisites? (I know with the HD2 I had to flash a HardSPL, etc).

Also, what exactly is Odin and ADB I didn't see any specifics on these (these are the flashing tools/programs right.)?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] EL_REY666:
same here came from the hd2...

i rooted the stock rom on my new t999 and left it at that.. now im able to install alot of apps that the phone wouldnt let you now... possibly will want to install a new rom down the road but right now im a ok..

just download the tool from page 1 and go from there... probably took me about 5 mins total... easy as hell!

good luck
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] HTC-187:
I've been reading a thread about rooting the stock rom by flashing 'root66' (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1771687) via ODIN and it doesn't affect the flash counter (which I guess isn't a big deal now, since they got Triangle away working), HOWEVER, it seems that there still might be issues with the IMEI if you go further (CMW, etc). I tried to download the N/V Reader/Writer (which is supposed to capture and save the IMEI), but the download isn't working.

Which way would you guys recommend rooting this phone? and would you trust the IMEI tool?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] darknessxyz:
I'm came from G2x. I just used your toolkit to root my S3. Looks like the rooting process went well. However, after rooting my phone, I cannot flash CM9 to my phone. I got error message:

d2tmo getprop (ro.product.device")

E: error in /sdcard/cm-9-20120813-nightly-d2tmo.zip

(Status 7)

I follow the procedure to flash CM9 from CWM. I also downloaded the latest CM9 nighty twice already.

What did I do wrong?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mskip:
As far as im aware the only problems arise with the IMEI when you flash non samsung roms such as AOKP or CM9/10. There is no problem flashing cwm and you should be fine as long as you stick with S3 related bases.

The nv_data.bin file isnt in the /efs folder on the snapdragon S3's so I dont know how much relevance any IMEI tool would have.

Odin is samsungs flash tool and is used widely on samsung devices as fastboot doesnt exist for flashing images. Adb is googles command tool for performing actions on your phone via a pc.

Mark.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] osho741:
OK well I have been flashing cm 10 releases on my tmo device so what am I suppose to do to disable the counter now if I tripped it as I was not aware this was an issue with tmo devices since I flashed the recovery using Odin.