yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC Amaze 4G] fcpelayo:
I was also having problems with my downloads so I downloaded thru my phone. I also found that I had better luck downloading straight from football's account on file factory. You can find his account on stock roms collection page 5 snargaflab post where it says "here"

Hope this helps, as far as locking bootloader when s on I think you do have to lock bootloader. If nobody is helping I suggest you try it out.
[HTC Amaze 4G] Dark Nightmare:
Lock your bootloader via the fastboot oem lock command or use hasoon's tool to do it,

download this file here: http://d-h.st/3VD

Place that on your sd card and rename it PH85IMG do not place it in any folders, etc.

Reboot into hboot via the volume down/power button method, when your hboot finds the file, hit volume up to update, phone will reboot on it's own. You're on ICS.

Unlock your bootloader, install 4ext recovery via hasoon's tool and hit the Perm root ICS/GB option, follow all on screen instructions.

All done, official ICS and you're now rooted as well.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droidstyle:
Section 6: Directory

[APP][MOD] MOBILE ODIN- http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1347899

[APP][MOD] SIII AOSP Camera- http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1746611

[APP][MOD] AC!D Audio Technology | v4.0 (22.10.12)- http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1883262

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[GUIDE] Unsure about your ROM choice- http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1950824

[GUIDE] Verizon Galaxy SIII Downloads List- http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1850506

[GUIDE] Set up Verizon Galaxy S3 as World GSM Phone (confirmed working)- http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1809314

[GUIDE] Enable UMS Mode for External SD Card- http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1785243

[GUIDE]Google Wallet - Everything you need to know before you flash or root- http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1764428

[GUIDE] for dual booting CM9- http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1774795

[GUIDE][HOW TO] Edit Earphones Connected-http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1782155

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[HACK] for removing wifi reminder-http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1770622

[HOW-TO] Unbrick your soft bricked Galaxy S III- http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1840030

[How To] Backup and restore your IMEI / MEID / EFS Data- http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1791291

[How To] invoke self hardware test-http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1767247

[HOWTO]Comprehensive IMEI/EFS Backup- http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1852255

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[MOD][VRBLK3] PDroid Privacy Protection- http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2043699

[MOD]AOSP Lock Screen with Toggle- http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2002620

[MOD]Super Simple 5 minutes Wireless Charging Mod for Samsung SG3- http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1877191

[MOD]Enable wifi in notfication bar- http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1775235

[MOD]App2ExtSD2 [Works for all U.S. Galaxy S3!]- http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1849860

[MOD] Latest Google Wallet (10/23/12)- http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1810040

[MOD]AGPS Patch Galaxy S III 3.1 & 2.2 | NEW SIII SPECIFIC BUILD | Tentative Support - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1880411

[MOD] OTA updates - keep root, custom recovery, unlocked bootloader and Google Wallet- http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1964502

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[OFFICIAL] Tips and Tricks thread-http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1732018

[OFFICIAL][MODEMS] Verizon SGS3 (SCH-I535)- http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1788313

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[ROOT][TOOL] Root the Verizon GSIII without flashing-http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1792342

[ROOT][TOOL][2012-09-12] SuperSU-Version_Debugfs: Root VZW SGS3 w/out Flashing ROM- http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1883984

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] MacTheRipperr:
did this man just collect the $1000 bounty?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droidstyle:
lol I wish I was that intelligent. This is merely just a guide of whats already posted in the dev section, just consolidated into one thread. I made a guide like this for the SCH-I500 Fascinate and was very popular because all the files and steps needed are in the op... No need to search for anything!!! Its pretty basic now, but once development takes off it should be benificial to new android users...should also help keep the bricks to a minimum.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Marcismo55:
This will definitely be useful to us first time Samsung peeps who haven't used Odin before. Thank you for taking the time to put this together!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droidstyle:
Glad you like! Now all we need is for development to get rollin and more will be added. All in due time...guess Im a little anxious, since this is the first device that I purchased before actual release date :highfive:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ftmaniac948:
Nice man! I have years of HTC experience behind me, but coming to Sammy is totally new with odin. Definitely using this guide on Thursday
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Solar257:
Do you think you could add the dialer programming codes? I'm coming from a Thunderbolt and was curious if *#*#4636#*#* worked or were there other codes I haven't come across yet?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] dtoye:
Thanks for this my first time to a Samsung device coming from HTC gonna wait on rooting till the bootloader issue is resolved but nonetheless added this thread to my favorites list
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] demarcmj:
I have always been hesitant about rooting devices before the 1year Verizon warranty has expired, but I don't think I'll be able to make it that long with this phone. As such, I have two questions for y'all...

1.) Will following the return-to-stock instructions leave me with a device that is indistinguishable from one that had never been rooted at all? Will there be any way to tell that it had been rooted?

2.) While I understand that if you follow directions it's unlikely that you'll brick your device, it is still something that concerns me a little... I have heard that an unlocked bootloader is something that is required for moth methods of recovering from a soft brick. Is this true? If so, I assume that Verizon's bootloader would pose a problem in this regard?

I just want to understand the risks before I jump in. Thanks in advance.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] techno_hippyGuy:
Seems from experience with my phone, enabling root will not force custom screen at boot, installing custom recovery will. Idk if it ups the flash counter though. If you only root and one day revert back, I'd imagine it will be indistinguishable.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Getintothegame:
Will this trip the counter? Also, is CWM in the first root?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droidstyle:
Ill look into it thx!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droidstyle:
No this root method does not trip the counter....yes going back to stock erases all traces of being rooted. Thx to odin this device is damn near unbrickable.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Gamer113:
thanks for the detailed Guide I am sure this will help a lot of people out.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droidstyle:
Section 1 updated with new root.img
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droidstyle:
Updated!! Consolidated the three sections into one and added section 2 for Recoveries.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ifizik:
Sorry if this is a total nub question:

Will flashing this cause my current data to be wiped?

I just got the phone how I like it, not complaining cause root>most things I can stock but I wanna plan for it just in case my apps/settings/contacts/etc. go bye bye.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] incubus26jc:
voted to counter the trolls who think its funny to 1 star threads.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droidstyle:
The odin method is just a stock rom with a root file injected...imo its easier than other. To each is own I guess.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droidstyle:
How is that? Kexec is the only way to go...do some reading up on it and you will see.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] RKramden:
My bad, had a problem zipping the file (don't use it very often forgot how!)

Here's a link to a properly zipped .tar file http://bit.ly/Pp1Kdb

and the MD5 is f461e980f816bfca279ee865355da1e1

Sorry about that.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] nico4k:
will do soon. Thanks :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] mkintop:
I've tried twice to follow "Section 3: Installing a TouchWiz Kexec kernel" from the OP and both times I end up in boot loops (yes, loops more than three times). The only way I could get out of it was to odin the root66 tar.

I have root and installed the EZ recovery and loaded CWM, booted to recovery, wiped cache and dalvik, flashed kernel, then selected reboot system and it started to boot loop.

Any one have an idea why it would do this? I must be doing something wrong.....
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droidstyle:
There is a bug that causes it to not work with stock rooted on some devices...imoseyon is currently trying to fix it. You need to be on bean,synergy,or no sympathy...i will note that in section 3 sorry for the inconvenience.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droidstyle:
I forgot to reply to the second part of you question.

Yes you can use the same recovery for kexec touchwiz or aosp....
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SFniner415:
Wow thanks alot. Usually ppl just give u files and expect u to know what to do with it. Awesome guide man:thumbup:

Edit: my friends keep saying that the VZW s3 has a locked boot loader. What exactly does that mean and does that make rooting our phones useless?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] narsciso:
Does it really matter which route we take to root?

I remember some people having certain problems with imoseyon's kernel because of how they rooted?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] mkintop:
Awesome:good: - at least I know it's nothing I did.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] graymonkey44:
So I have a question. I just received my CLN device from Verizon because my GPS wasn't working and I understand that bringing me back to the stock ROM will work, but is there anything else I have to do in order for it not to show the bootloader is unlocked?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droidstyle:
nope just flash back to stock and wipe data/factory reset.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] omgi0wn:
I don't see a .tar file. The system.img is an ext4 file. Any idea what to do? I'm trying to get back to stock.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] RKramden:
Go back 1 page to post #183. I posted a corrected zip file that contains the .tar file you need.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] omgi0wn:
Thanks, I found it. Anyways, how do I get out of download mode once I've flashed stock?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droidstyle:
op updated guys, sorry about that...spaced it! :o
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] a65lopez:
i don't know what i'm doing wrong. i didn't problems flashing roms on the tbolt. the first rom after rooting was the paranoid rom and didn't have problems doing so. i've tried flash Beans rom and lock up my phone each time. it won't go into recovery just boot screen and stuck. i've had to flash root66 thru odin like three times.

i've followed instructions but it doesn't work and now i can't flash anything from rom toolbox...it gets stuck at the verizon bootscreen. i like stock stuff on the phone so i'll stick with it for awhile, just the fact that its not working for me. thinking of flashing stock image and starting the process all over again.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jasondhsd:
Hopefully this is the correct place for this questions.

I'm on root66 rom and flashed the VRLG1 modem as detailed in this thread http://xdaforums.com/archive/index.php/t-1788313.html, however I noticed on my dad's unrooted GS3 that he has a newer kernel 3.0.8-743127 dated Jul 4 but I'm on 3.0.8-618049 dated Jun 15. I would like to upgrade my kernel, from what I understand updating the ROM doesn't update the kernel...so I do I update the Kernel? Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droidstyle:
the latest stock kernel has not been released other than via OTA. So you can unroot and OTA update, or flash invisibleks rooted/stripped VRALG1. Only reason I took it out of my guide was folks were complaining too much was stripped out of it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droidstyle:
wipe data and start over.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] bradmikd:
1 st verizon phone

yesterday i got my first verizon phone , took home rooted and went to bed . today got up noticed no signal at all searching for signal so before i go back to store tried odin back stock everything went well but when trying to volup/power/home to get to recovery. wont pass that step

any idea would help thanks.

and no problem rooting
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Cruiserdude:
Well, I finally decided to give this ROM a try, and I must say I'm quite impressed. I was quite happy with the stock rom as a daily while I played around with AOSP builds, the stock with just the blue toggles and some extra tweaks of my own was great. I love how this ROM is just a few basic UI tweaks and a mild debloat (nothing that people may still wanna keep), and focuses mainly on performance tweaks. I love this approach, as it only changes the things that EVERYONE would want, while leaving the theme alone. I prefer to be able to choose the theme separately.

Anyway, flashed this with imoseyon's newest kernel, and BlackHolo theme with toggle mod, and I couldn't be happier. Phone is incredibly fast, smooth, and stable, and I don't have to deal with Sammy's ugly theme. However, I still have one major gripe, and that's the wifi popup. I know the OP states that this will be gone on the first reboot, but it is still there on my phone. Every time I open an app for the first time, that crap pops up. Did I do something wrong, or is there something else I need to do to get rid of this once and for all??
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droidstyle:
so what ROM did you try? you never said...but if its synergy then yea the wifi notification is still there on 1.4.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droidstyle:
try a battery pull then the steps to get into recovery.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droidstyle:
section 5 updated slightly...no need for d2vzw recovery, as cwm 6.0.1(essentially the same thing) is built into the EZ recovery app.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] araldo:
I thought i knew what I was doing but i keep getting mobile network unavailable. I cant make any calls. I have wiped, went back to stock, wiped again. still not able to make or receive calls.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droidstyle:
you need to reprovision your phone:

enter this in the dialer: *2767*3855#

this will wipe data, so have a nandroid ready!

Just a fyi* The phone info app causes problems on the jellybomb theme and any beans custom stock. I had this happen to me the other night and the only way I restored voice/data was with that dialer code!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] pdinphx:
Does anyone know if Imo's Lean kernel is available in an .IMG file format?

I really don't like the double booting kexec and much prefer loading the kernel manually from recovery (a la Invisiblek's v2 kernel) ...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] tu3218:
I came from the nexus. Basically impossible to brick lol. What's the chances here? I guess the locked bootloader worries me but this process seems very straightforward. Is it pretty safe at this point? thanks guys
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droidstyle:
Just make sure anything you flash is specifically for the VZW GS3 and you will never brick... flashing anything rom/kernel related from another carrier could put the device into diag mode and you will be hard bricked...Jtag would be your only fix at that point!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] tu3218:
Okay thanks. Yeah at this point I just want root for light flow, ad blocking, and tethering. I'm content for now with how my phone is. Is the one click root method offered below section 1 of this just as safe? I know sometimes those one click programs can be finicky.

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I'm reading through this one more time and noticed that the build number in the OP-I535VRALF2....doesn't match my phones build number of 1535VRALG1. I have a verizon sgs3. Am I okay or can I not use this?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droidstyle:
VRLG1 is the latest stock release, VRLF2 was the first release...basically you wil downgrade to F2, but imo there is not much difference between the two. Actually the first version has the full search function thats not dumbed down, due to the apple lawsuit on patent infringements.

The other option is to simply use the oneclick method in link...yes its safe!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] tu3218:
Appreciate the answer!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] th3taman:
Samsung USB drivers taking forever to install and the torrent download is slow as hell too. Guess this is 2 day root process...if not 3 at this rate. :(

Was spoiled by the ease of rooting my Nexus 7. :rolleyes:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droidstyle:
cry us a river :p
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Excessiveidling:
any time i try to unzip the latest lg1 zip file....the link is on the first page...it gives me an error..I've tried downloading it numerous times with both IE and firefox. The md5's match up but when i try to unzip it I get the error message "unexpected end of archive'....any ideas as I'm trying to get back to stock vgl1 kernel...or is the kernel the same as in the other link?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Excessiveidling:
Now if I understand correctly roms usually don't have kernel's in them (short of beans I believe). Does the second (vlg1) rom have a modem, kernel and rom all default? As in if I were to flash that one...would I get the vlg1 modem AND kernel as opposed to the june 15th dated kernel?

Right now I'm flying well on synergy 1.7 with kexec .01 but for a good 'going back home' situation...I'd like a complete vlg1 rom/modem/kernel
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droidstyle:
Since we cant odin a custom kernel due to the locked bootloader, the kernel that came with the device is always there. A kexec kernel does not replace the stock, it merely hijacks the boot process after the signature verfication checks are complete, then side loads the custom kernel from the recovery partition. Basically the G1 odin package will put your device back to factory stock, no need to worry about kernel.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Excessiveidling:
K...that makes sense...however what if I Odin the older...I think fl2 file instead of the lg1? Does using Odin allow for kernel modifications as opposed to recovery flashing?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droidstyle:
the only kernel you can flash right now via odin is the STOCK one linked in the guide...anything else will brick your device. You can revert to F2 with no problems, and if you dont like the F2 modem, then you can odin back to the G1 modem...just make sure the only files you put in the PDA slot of odin are STOCK and everything will work fine. There is very little difference between F2 & G1...other than F2 does not have the dumbed down search.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] GREGHARKINS:
bad link

i get a bad link here

http://goo.im/devs/invisiblek/i535/C...w_ship.tar.zip
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Mystikalrush:
G1 Factory Stock rom link doesn't appear to work, i always get a "403 Forbidden"
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droidstyle:
It was up and working yesterday...goo.im must be having hosting problems. Invisiblek knows about it and should be back up soon.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] whitfield77:
Never used torrent before, so I apologize in advance for the dumb question, but I want to make sure I did everything right. Haven't even had my gs3 a week & already feel the need to root so I can get tb and adaway back.

After all was said & done, I ended up with a stock.vzw_root66.tar file that's 1.6GB in size. Just want to make sure that sounds correct before I throw it in odin. Or maybe someone has an MD5 for the file?

I previously had an Epic4G, and the roms were less than half that size.

Thanks for all the hard work!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droidstyle:
The odin files have md5 verifications, so if it was not the correct or mismatch it would not flash...but to answer your question yes the root66 file is 1.6gb.

*Sections 3,4,5 updated!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] invisiblek:
Yea, goo.im is having hosting problems again.. :(

I'm at work until tonight, but I'm going to work on getting my files uploaded somewhere else and adding mirror links

Sorry about this guys :(
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] whitfield77:
Thanks for putting my mind at ease. Guess I'd just gotten in to the habit of matching an MD5 sum before flashing on my Epic. Didn't realize odin had it built in.

Root, here I come! Hopefully... ;)

Updated:

Ahh, root is a wonderful thing! Followed instructions precisely - no issues whatsoever!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Mystikalrush:
How big is the G1 Stock Factory rom suppose to be? I'm running into some very werid issues, apparently the downloader isnt giving me the full file and winrar knows it, giving me an error every time i open the file. First download was ~300mb, ~400, ~500 then ~700mb whats going on here? I cant seem to download the full file.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] invisiblek:
You were trying to download it before I had it fully uploaded

Try downloading again

I had to re-upload due to server issues on goo's site
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Mystikalrush:
Ahh okay, i guess it was my luck i wanted to download the file while you where doing that. Looks like 779mb was my last download, didnt get an error this time when unzipping it. Also is the file suppose to end in .md5?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droidstyle:
Yep
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SFniner415:
It says i need 7zip to extract. Can i just use winzip?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droidstyle:
Yes any zip program will do.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] sincerity:
Okay thanks for guides...did section 2...but still getting the unlock icon below samsung..need to return this for warranty...any ideas?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] duarian:
So I come here for all of my 'oh crap' moments. I seem to be getting multiple answers about this unlocked bootloader thing.

If we flash one of the stock roms, does this take us back to 100% stock including the locked bootloader? I know youll probably write up a guide on this but just figured i'd ask. Thanks droid!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droidstyle:
I honestly dont think vzw will check the bootloader...just flash back a stock odin package and wipe data/factory reset! If you want the locked bootloader back you will have to flash it seperate I believe.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droidstyle:
Section 7 added for unlocking bootloader!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Vorfidus:
In the section seven credits, it's Outler. Not Outleter. Lol.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
First, thank you for creating this guide. Yes, I did hit the thanks button for the OP and second post lol

Here's my question. Once unlocked/rooted, what would the order be to do this procedure (return to stock + locked bootloader)? Is it:

1) turn off phone, boot into download mode

2) install stock rom and wipe data/factory reset

3) install locked bootloader (I am guessing this is the only locked bootloader file location in Adam Outler's OP: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1769411)

4) reboot device

OR

1) turn off phone, boot into download mode

2) install locked bootloader (I am guessing this is the only locked bootloader file location in Adam Outler's OP: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1769411)

3) reboot device

4) turn off phone, boot into download mode

5) install stock rom and wipe data/factory reset

6) reboot device

Does the order matter in which you install (ex. Will installing x, then y, then z yield different results than if installing z, then y, then x)? Can we install multiple items while in download mode and be perfectly fine? I have not rooted nor unlocked and my previous device was an HTC Incredible so Odin is foreign to me. Appreciate the input.