yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] BadUsername:
It looks like for whatever reason the bootloader is staying locked. Triangle Away has nothing to do with this triangle, so don't use it. You need to Odin back to stock first. Then root your phone again.

Instead of downloading the ez unlock version 1.4 from the play store, download version 1.2.

You did everything correctly by the way. It's only a problem with that version of the app.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droidstyle:
correct! ez unlock 1.4 never worked and the dev never fixed it. stick with 1.2 and it should work fine!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droidstyle:
yessir.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droidstyle:
true but you can root and unlock on ICS then flash a Jelly Bean rom of choice in recovery. there is more than one way to skin the cat.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] BadUsername:
This is very interesting because rooting on ICS with the root debug method is very easy and pretty much automatic. So you're saying just flash a stock ICS rom through download mode and simply follow the old rooting method?

Being able to do this would be great if I have to recover from a softbrick. Much easier than restoring to a jellybean build.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jsm11482:
Where's the 4.1.2 download link?

I apologize if this is already answered but I can't read through 100+ pages of posts! :silly:

I noticed there is no link to download the "Official VRBMB1 4.1.2" firmware. Does anyone have the link?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Rushead:
There is a search feature. Also, Google works well.

Sent from my PAC-nanimous, e-coli resistant Dinc2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jsm11482:
Thanks. I've been Googling and can't find the STOCK Verizon (non-rooted, non-odexed, etc. - e.g. stock) firmware/ROM. I'm looking for VRBMD3 or VRBMB1 (4.1.2). If you can point me toward it, I would appreciate it (show off your Googling skills).
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] dmonleo:
Lol.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=30640131

[Guide] Verizon Galaxy SIII Downloads List

Sent from my SCH-I535
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jsm11482:
The two versions I mentioned aren't in that list. I'll give you ONE more chance to locate the stock Verizon 4.1.2 ROM. :good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] dmonleo:
My bad..

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=29134924

[FIRMWARE] <VRBMD3> (MODEM/RPM/TZ/SBL) Verizon SGS3 (SCH-I535)

Sent from my SCH-I535
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jsm11482:
:p Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] dmonleo:
Anytyme!

Sent from my SCH-I535
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] gcodori:
yesterday I rooted my phone using the No tripping counter odin method from another xda thread. The instructions had me flash a pre-rooted route 66 4.1.2 (BMB1 version no wipe), then to install goo manager in install twrp recovery. The no tripping method does not unlock the bootloader so now the phone is rooted but has no custom recovery (and I'm greeted with the triangle when I try to boot the recovery I installed).. It reboots in normal mode just fine (but with the custom image + padlock).

Can I reflash the route 66 pre-rooted rom (per section 5 to get back to stock/rooted), and then proceed with the steps to unlock 8-12 to uinlock using the ez unlocker and reinstall one of the recoveries?

Or since I'm already rooted (using route 66), can I simply do the ez unlock and recovery part and skip the flashing the route 66? Will flashing the route 66 fix the fact I flashed a recovery prior to unlocking the bootloader?

thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Just reflash the rooted VRBMB1 image then unlock your bootloader using EZ Unlock v1.2.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] gcodori:
Excellent guys and gals... already have the ez unlock file downloaded. Will reload the Rom and unlock then install the recovery using goo.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] pnyboy27:
Hey all,

I'm trying to ODIN my gf's S3 back to stock since I had so many problems. When I tried ODIN, it came with a Runtime Error. Any ideas? I'm trying to flash root66_VZW_I535VRBMA2_nowipe.7z. Any help? Thanks in advance!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Hey bud. First, use one of the official roms not a leak. Odin flash VRBMB1. Secondly, unzip the file. Odin only recognizes ".tar" and ".tar.md5" files. Yours ends with "7zip."
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] justen7723:
anyone have any idea why when I use odin to go back to stock 4.0.4 I cant take an update to 4.1???? it downloads the update, I go to install it and then it just seems to fail at the end and the phone reboots back to stock 4.0.4.

I've already tried flashing stock recovery alone and that doesn't fix the problem either.

any help would be appreciated!!!! thanks in advance!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Why don't you just Odin flash VRBLK3 if you want 4.1.1?

Edit: Also, Google Wallet, modifying system files (removing stock apps, changing SystemUI, etc.), or having a mismatching baseband from your rom base will cause an OTA to fail.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] justen7723:
1. Download was at hour and a half and then timed out on me.

2. Would like full functional stock before taking it in to best buy before for an insurance claim on the cracked screen.

3. I've never had an issue like this before and want to know the actual fix or what I'm doing wrong so I know what to do next time if/when I have an issue.

This is my wife's phone and I don't mess with it as much as mine otherwise I probably wouldn't be asking for assistance.

So........ Any ideas?????

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2

↓LOCKS/GLOWDOTS/CALL MODS↓

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=37541594
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Aight, try downloading VRBLK3 or VRBMB1 from Open1your1eyes0 no wipe thread. All you need is to Odin flash either file.

Also, if you tripped your flash counter in download mode and it reads a number, then use "Triangle Away" while still rooted to reset that. Then Odin flash a stock image.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] justen7723:
Thanks just got done with this and everything seems to be good. Thanks again for your help. :thumbup:

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
My pleasure!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Diamond_dawg:
Was wondering if there is the latest stock update out for flashing on Odin? I dont have verizon service anymore. i am on 4.1 at the moment, cant do OTA cause of that :(
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Ken98045:
VRBMF1

Any chance of a VRBMF1 that will allow me to use stock rooted without a wipe?

I've looked and the only thing I've seen is a full rom update/wipe.

I would just ignore VRBMF1 but my phone keeps insisting on doing the upgrade.

Sorry in advance if I've missed anything.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Pegi:
I was stock rooted and I downloaded Ota Rootkeeper (saved root) took the update then (returned root) and I was once again stock rooted with the update..no need to wipe.. of course I did back up first.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] kenbrownstone:
:thumbup:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] dmccrack:
Still 4.0.4?

Edit: Just be patient i guess. The updates arrived after all.

Hmmm. Trying to go back to stock. ODINed to 4.0.4 and have taken two OTA updates, but still at 4.0.4

Does my baseband not match? Could that be the problem?

SCH-I535

4.0.4

I535VRLHE

3.0.8-1092717

se.infra@SEP-100 #1

SMP PREEMPT Fri Oct 5 15:36:02 KST

2012

IMM76D.I535WRALHE

I535.10
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
So you're all set right?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] dmccrack:
You betcha. Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ucpro:
So if I relock the bootloader, unroot and accept the ota, i wouldn't have to do anything through Odin to be completely stock right?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Sure, if you're on a stock rooted rom.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ucpro:
Ok cool, I don't feel like messing with Odin
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droidstyle:
yep snoop is correct! btw Thanks for stepping in to help snoop!!! I do not frequent this section very much these days.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
My pleasure man, wouldn't be much of a community if someone didn't help out! You put together a really thorough guide that I benefited from so I'm paying it forward.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] grimproductions:
Need help please,

Background story on phone, rooted with stock rom only rooted so I could use my phone for music in my truck since my truck does not support MTP I need to use UMS.

Head phone jack has not worked for sometime now, so I finally decided to go ahead and get a new phone sent. It came in today and I'm trying to unroot my phone.

Got the stock .md5 and loaded it into odin obviously all drivers are installed, and its connecting. Hit start and it just stops at "setup connection"! I've tried both my laptop and my desktop and my friends computer and the same issue, three different usb cables I'm running out of options besides sending the one they sent me back and just living with this thing.

Any ideas on what is happening or why it will not flash?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droidstyle:
have you tried a different version of odin by chance?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] lazarus0000:
Through you've tried with 3 different USB cables, are they Samsung? That's a necessity.

Also, have you tried different USB ports on the computer? You have to use the one closest to your motherboard.

I don't know why any of that matters, but it seems to. Let us know what happens...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] echodeluxe:
im trying to unroot and flash stock on my s3 for a warranty replacement. is the stock link in the first post up to date? is there anything more recent?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Top is the most recent. If it's a zip file, unzip it cuz Odin only flashes tar or tar.md5 files:

http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SCH-I535
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] echodeluxe:
where can i get the samsung driver? bad link in section 5
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Either boot into Download mode and connect the USB to your computer (before opening Odin) to force install OR just click under 'Downloads' :

http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/SCH-I535MBBVZW
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] mike.d:
Thanks!

Just wanted to say thank you to droidstyle and all the others that made this possible. I just finished successfully resetting my flash counter and going back to stock, so...thank you!

If I were to add anything, it would be to link to the mobile Odin thread for those of us who's USB port is broken and therefore can't connect to a PC. It took me a while to figure out it even existed, so letting people know about here would be really helpful. Here's a link so you guys don't have to search. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1347899

Thanks again, Mike
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droidstyle:
Glad this thread is still helping Folks!! I will update OP.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droidstyle:
Fixed Link!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] dshack24:
*EDIT* Got it fixed. In my hurry downloaded MF1 instead of the first one. It was a long night tho, banging my phone around for 5 hours trying to get it to turn back on, Pretty comical actually...now

Hey guys, could use some help here. I've been through hell here so far. My powerbutton has been out of control. Constantly thinks it is being pressed. I have a warranty through bestbuy. I'm trying to get it back to full stock before returning to be fixed/exchanged. I odined the VRBMF1 link in section 5 of the guide. It took forever to get my phone back on (powerbutton) had to keep slamming it and stuff, not pretty. No I seem to be stock except I'm still rooted. Maybe I missed a step? I'm kind of at a disadvantage because of my spotty power button. I'm kind of spent so maybe I'm missing something. Any suggestions or guidance would be great. Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] TabletConnect:
Stock rooted

I would like to go back to stock but keep root. I currently have a ROM installed but want to go to stock and keep root. thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Follow section 5 but download VRBMF1 or VRBMB1 from here. Make sure to unzip it if the file ends in ".zip" because Odin will only flash files ending in ".tar" or ".tar.md5" This will wipe your internal storage. Next, run Casual to have root again.

OR option #2 is to download a stock rooted VRBMF1 rom from Scrosler, boot into CWM or TWRP recovery then wipe and flash.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] rrrrrrredbelly:
edit, should have read post above mine

re-edit. having trouble downloading from samsung's site. with hotfile being shut down, does anyone have a mirror for the unrooted, return to stock odin file?

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Try using a different browser to download from samsung-updates. If trying from your phone, you may want to download the tar file on a desktop since this is a large file.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] rrrrrrredbelly:
On the Samsung update page linked above, there is a message that they are trying to update their archive due to hotfile being down. When i click on the download link on the right side of the page, if brings me here:

http://samsung-updates.com/details/11560/Galaxy_S_3_Verizon/SCH-I535/VZW/I535VRBMF1.html

That shows 3 mirrors but they all say uploading, hopefully it's just something I'm missing.

Thanks

Edit-i get the same thing on my phone, as well as Firefox & IE on my pc
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] TabletConnect:
The links seem to take a long time. I cannot download VRBMF1 or MB1. when i click on one of the 3 options, it just opens a new window. is this working? Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Hmm, yea I'm seeing the same thing as well. How about this, pre-rooted bootloader LOCKED tar files by mrRobinson. Flash in Odin. If you later decide you want to flash custom roms then you need to unlock your bootloader and install a custom recovery.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] TabletConnect:
Can I still accept OTA updates from VZW if I install stock rooted 4.1.2 (scrolser)? or do I need to un-root?

Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Doubt it if the OTA upgrade service is removed by default like it is in other touchwiz custom roms.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droidstyle:
Section 5 stock firmware link updated! Thanks Snoop :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
You know what, I'm sorry about this. You asked about stock rooted by Scrosler and I was thinking of his custom rom, CleanRom. Yes, stock rooted VRBMF1 will allow you to still accept an OTA should Verizon push another one out. The OTA system service, sdm 1.0, is still included in those. My apologies for the incorrect answer.

No problem man! Unfortunately, the link I posted doesn't seem to actually provide tar files. It's stuck at "uploading" whereas other phones seem to have theirs available to download soon as you open the tab.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droidstyle:
hmm it worked for me when I tried it lastnight. Is there any other place that has the stock tar files?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
As far as I know, not really. It's more like people's individual servers or their Goo.im accounts. I have another link to download VRBMB1 and VRBMF1 but its from a specific person's post which isn't the best way to go about for your OP.

Edit: Ever since Open1your1eyes0 took down his full wipe /sdcard tar files, there hasn't been an "all-in-one" thread that contains the files people might need.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Crossxcalibur:
Over the past couple of weeks, my phone has been having random power off's while running Carbon ROM. Yesterday, it shut off and when I tried to turn it back on, it just kept boot looping. I tried to go into recovery, but I was met with the same; more boot looping.

Obviously, my only option was to Odin. I have downloaded all the files and attempted multiple times, but no matter the image Odin reads that the .tar file is invalid. I am downloading them from this: http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=1762709

The mirrors to download the official stock builds are not working so I have had to download the unofficial files. All of these have been met with the 'invalid file' response.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droidstyle:
I have a old stock build I can post until Samsung updates is back up and running. I believe its VRALF2. 4.0

Also Mr. Robinson Root66 Odin files still work.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] lou1210:
Need some help Please

Ok so the power button on my phone has gotten touchy to the point it may be broken.

I have some questions please, and would grateful for any help.

1. I downloaded triangle away and it allows me to reset the flash counter (Currently at 3). Is that safe to do right from the software instead of download mode? I have a VZW Samsung Galaxy S3

2. I have Odin and can flash back to stock. I have this version: COMBINATION_I535VRALG1_I535VZWALG1_743127_REV09_user_low_ship.tar <- Is this ok to use still, or is there an updated version?

3. After Odin, the directions say to perform a wipe, via recovery... If I've already Odin back to stock, how is that possible? Doesn't Odin lock the bootloader? Have directions been updated?

Any help would be great.

Thanks in advance.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] LeoRex:
Mentioning this again.. Be wary of the full ml1 update from Verizon. It could lock your phone down tighter than fort Knox.... the only thing you want out if that is the modem.

Invisiblek has a post about it...read it
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] RedBullet:
I am sort of stuck at the moment. I am running rooted VRBMF1, and I got the OTA for VRUCML1 but the update failed.

Basically it failed to go into recovery because my bootloader was unlocked.

So, I figured I would flash the locked bootloader with odin, and do it again. Phone rebooted and bootloader looked fine. The OTA was downloaded again, but when it tried to update same failure...

Bootloader was unlocked!

Any ideas? I basically want to get to latest OTA, don't care about root or custom anything. Just want to keep all my data...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Backup your data that's on your internal storage then Odin flash VRUCML1 from ThePagel's soft brick thread. Unzip the file using 7zip or an equivalent program depending on your laptops OS. The tar file formats /sdcard so move your data back over after you flash:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2586319
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] RedBullet:
Ok it, didn't realize I was running a custom recovery as well... All set!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droidstyle:
Man Verizon is a real piece of **** these dayz....went from having a full unlocked bootoader, to needing safestrap on 4.3 for those that took the update. FAIL!! All I can say is NEVER OTA UPDATE!!!!!!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Kreeker:
So I somehow lost root... I'm on a 4.4 ROM. Can I re-root without having to go back to a previous android version?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
If you just flashed AOSP KitKat 4.4.2, enable developer options by going into Settings/About Phone/Build number and tap that like eight times. Enable root access in developer options for "apps and ADB." If you have done this, you likely need to flash SuperSU in recovery .
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Kreeker:
Before you replied, I reflashed the rom and I got root back, but now is continually cycling through the messages indicating my apps have been granted Superuser permissions. I looked through the developer options and I do not see that option.. Am I blind?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
I am on SlimKat 2.4, if I go to Settings/Advanced Options/SuperUser/Settings then I am able to turn off notification toasts. Try looking there. If its not there, start up a new thread in Q/A cuz its unrelated to this thread.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] justinnotjason:
Hate digging up old threads but the search function is failing me.

I downloaded the ICS ROM from the OP (the one the OP provided, samsung-updates seems still down).

I'm looking for confirmation that the ROM will flash the stock ROM as well as the stock kernel, get rid of CWM, and lock my bootloader.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] BadUsername:
That's a really old rom, what are you trying to do? If you really want to Odin back to stock then use this guide:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2586319

It'll put you completely back to stock and put you on the 4.3 base. This will permanently lock your bootloader.

Or you could use this file with that same guide and it'll put you on the 4.1.2 base. If you keep it stock it'll eventually make you upgrade to the 4.3 update anyway, but here it is in case you want it:

http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23134718111254196
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Rword69:
I put off the 4.3 upgrade for 2 weeks with every day telling it to wait 24 hours. Finally gave up and put CM 10.2.1 on. I really like it and the only thing I don't like so far is there isn't a "contacts" shortcut.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] WolfsFang:
If I use the VRALG1 4.0 ICS from section 5 to Odin back to Stock will i be able to update the phone via Over the Air?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
That depends, what OS are you currently on? And, what is your desired end result? Accepting either available 4.3 OTA locks down the bootloader and severely limits your selection of custom roms.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] corrosivefrost:
Hi...

Cross posting from this thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1984436

That thread doesn't seem to be extra active, so I'm hoping maybe this thread gets a little more traffic and I can get some help.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] buhohitr:
You probably have to do a full wipe, then flash stock rom or wipe Openyoureyes0 rom.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] raptorddd:
am trying to flash stock firmware for my nephew... but am a little lost.. hes on 4.4.2 i think wich firmware if i want to roo it and flash custom recovery.??
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] lepa71:
You are out luck for custom recovery. You could root it and install safestrap and I believe there are 2 TW based roms available.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] raptorddd:
so with 4.4.2 only root and to flash custom rom use safestrap.?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] G0DKING:
CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME

I tried flashing the most recent OCT-N weekly ROM from stock 4.1.2 (though rooted/unlocked) and didn't back up anything (don't know what I was thinking)

The ROM didn't install properly (kept on bootlooping), and now when I access recovery, before flashing anything it says "E:failed to mount /efs (Invalid argument)"

I researched the EFS error and read that if you flash the modem which matches the firmware, it should be fixed

But when I actually try to flash anything through recovery, it says "E:signature verification failed"

And when I flash back to stock via ODIN, it finishes successfully, but then just keeps on bootlooping just like the OCT-N ROM did (though different logo/graphics)

HELP PLEASE
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] phukov87:
I miss my s3 I've had the s8 for a few months now and though j love it I regret it I bout the gsm unlocked version SM-G950F from rent a center forgot to turn OTA updates off and now I'm stuck with a new firmware and no root solution
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] lazarus0000:
Yeah, root on Samsung Qualcomm devices is pretty much dead. But I'm finding that I don't need root the way I used to. Tasker works like I need it to without root and with the restore options through the Play Store, I don't really need TWRP to back up things. And with Samsung's theming options, I'm not stuck with their Gawd awful color schemes.

So yeah, I miss tinkering with my phone and being on the cutting edge but, all in all, it's a tradeoff I can live with. Unlike back in the rooting / ROMing days, my phone works flawlessly all the time
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] bigmook:
I was wondering if he could flash the 99 percent stock deodexed rom with the bravia engine. that one is working.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Hemingsent:
I actually just froze the app/service in tibu and it seems to be a temporary fix for now.