yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] marcmarshall:
[QUOTE.=mrRobinson;37556498]I'd kill syscope cause its a bad app. there are actually 2 processes and a library to remprovided a link to download the otaove to completely remove it.

Don't get confused with triangle away resetting the binary counter and showing a "modified" status. they are two completely different things. Unless you need to use drm protected content in allshare you can ignore the modified status when you are rooted and are modifying stock system apps (like removing syscope etc). It's not harming you or anything you can do at that point. If your flash counter is 0 and you need to return the phone then you'll odin back the stock rom and be set. Running rooted and modifying system apps AND caring about the "status" is an effort in futility.[/QUOTE]

By " kill" do you mean to uninstall sysscope our is just freezing it enough?

The only reason I wanted the unmodified status was so that I could run the OTA updat and not have to wipe .However it looks like you have a link to download it in a zip that will not require a wipe and will keep root. I will look for that now.

Thank you again. Awesome work!

edit: Maybe I was wrong about that OTA update link. I only see links for a previous update, for a T999UVDLJC recovery, and for a root66 injected T999UVDLJC ROM that I assume will wipe my data.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
That'd be me. :D Other than Warranty, I have been trying to keep status Normal so as to get the JB 4.2 Update.

For another thread here on T-Mo Forum, I am going through the apps one by one to figure out who else other than SysScope changes the System Status (Under Settings>About) to Modified. So far AllShareCast fits the bill.

Question for you though. When you say 2 Processes and a Library, I know the processes, but Which Library file are you referring to ? Where is it located ?

As to this update UDVLJC we have on hand, T-Mo admitted that they are turning off LTE Option in Network Mode even though the phone is capable. So can someone kindly let me know if its advisable to flash the Modems from this thread or the full update here ?

Thanks in advance for the time invested.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Aerowinder:
Root66 does not wipe data.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] marcmarshall:
Excellent- I will install it now. I have not been able to access the OTA server for 3 days anyway. Just tells me OTAs are delivered in order of request and to try later.

Thank you Aerowinder!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] marcmarshall:
mobile Odin

I am likely doing something wrong (and probably dumb). I downloaded the latest root66 zip file that incorporates the latest OTA update. I extracted the tar.md5 but when I use Mobile Odin it only finds a kernel and a cache partition. Flashing those does not change my Android version or my modem.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Aerowinder:
Don't extract the tar.md5.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] marcmarshall:
Mobil Oden does not even see the .7z file. If I do not extract the tar.md5 I cannot do anything.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mrRobinson:
you extract the 7z and use the .tar.md5 in full to flash.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mrRobinson:
To fully remove sysscope you delete:

delete("/system/app/SysScope.apk", "/system/app/EdmSysScopeService.apk", "/system/app/EdmSysScopeService.odex");

that is what my de-bloater does.

sorry the library was for carrier IQ. for that you remove:

delete("/system/app/IQ-tmobile-release-unsigned.signed_TMO.apk", "/system/app/IQToggle.signed_TMO.apk", "/system/app/IQ_OOB_TMO.apk", "/system/lib/libiq_service_tmobile_2.2.so");
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] marcmarshall:
That sounds like what I did. I extracted the .tar.md5 and pointed Mobile Odin at it as a file to open and flash. It then sets the kernel and cache partitions but no system or modem. Is that not what you mean by "in full"? Sorry, I am new to Odin.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mrRobinson:
that's right. I've never used it but if you go to open file... and select the .tar.md5 you can't set system? what if you uncheck all and hit flash?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] marcmarshall:
When I point it at the file it autoatically sets the cache and kernel partitions. Then the only options are to wipe data and cache, wipe dalvik cache, and to flash. Evidently there is no system image in the file. I downloaded it a few times. I also tried pointing it to the file using the system and modem options separately but it just reports back "partition could not be found".
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mrRobinson:
I promise its there. maybe something corrupting the 7z extraction? how are you extracting the 7z? if you can try using 7zip directly from a pc then copying the .tar.md5 to your phone. if you are using an app to extract the 7z maybe it is messing it up.

edit: btw, you keep saying you extracted the .tar.md5. You do mean that you extracted the 7z and were left with the .tar.md5 file, correct?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] marcmarshall:
Your suggestion is exactly what I planned on doing next. I am using androzip on my phone. The problem must be there.

Yes, I mean I extracted the .tar.md5 from the 7zip

Thanks again for your help. I'll let you know when I get it done.

edit: So the problem was with the zip program. I installed an app called 7zipper and now all the partitions get set.

So now do I uncheck "enable everRoot", "inject Superuser", and "inject Mobile Odin" or leave them checked?

I'm guessing since it is a pre rooted image so do not need everroot, I already have superuser so don't need that, but I'm not sure about the Mobile Odin option. Since I already have that also I guess I leave them all unchecked.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mrRobinson:
Exactly. Uncheck all
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] marcmarshall:
modem update

Thanks much! Now I am ready to roll. The only question I have now is if I should flash the new modem. I read the update disables LTE capability and provides user interface " enhancements". that sounds like it may be better to leave the radio as is, unless there is some other improvement to the radio. I will do a forum see search first
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mrRobinson:
Modems are very location specific. What works well for one user might not be so good for another. They are also easy to flash separate. So you can flash the new one now then the older one later if you don't like this one.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] marcmarshall:
I just flashed it all wirth no problem. Thanks again!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
Thanks Mr. Robinson for answering my previous post on the Syscope Library.

As to the Modems, I understand those are location specific for TMO Coverage. I am not too keen on Flashing the new firmware completely for the LTE Turnoff. So if I grab the latest Modem from this thread, then to your knowledge, only thing I will be missing are the IPV6 improvements and LTE turn-Off. Is that correct? Or am I missing something ?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Aerowinder:
You are missing that this phone can't use T-Mobile's LTE so there's no reason to have it.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] marcmarshall:
With Mobile Odin you can choose to flash modem only (I only used Odin on PC once and do not remember how it works). Since I believe T-Mo doesn't use LTE I chose to flash the update modem, knowing I can easily flash the modem from any other or previous ROM version. This is also a good modem thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1880987
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] imobileface:
I will do a test
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
According to T-MO Representative who commented on T-Mo News for this update, LTE Roll out is in progress and there was a longish list of cities where 4G was rolled out.

Ah! Thanks a lot. But then it also means the update Modem will take out my LTE Option ?

I Guess the general consensus seems to vote for the update. Guess I will have to jump in.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mrRobinson:
Whether LTE rollout is in progress or not, if i recall from this past CES, tmo announced that a new LTE capable GS3 would be coming out while the galaxy note II would just need a software update. I think the prob with the GS3 is the hardware inside can't do the freq of TMO's LTE.

So I'd wager that if you do any real world tests this newer modem is not handi-capping your LTE but merely being truthful now on its actual status.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mrRobinson:
Just stumbled upon recent example: http://www.androidguys.com/2013/02/05/t-mobile-samsung-galaxy-siii-4g-lte-release-date-leaked/

They wouldn't be making this if LTE was already working.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] RoxAbout:
woohoo works awesome!

still have root and also have the latest ver code....

other tests to make sure it works properly...

so far so good! awesome!

Seems like the battery life is taking a hit...anybody else notice?

Not by a whole lot but a good 10 to 15% normally im in the low 90% @ lunch time when I surf and twitter.. today was in mid to low 70%...

Must've been first day jitters! Working like a charm!

Thank-You Mr.Robinson [and team] :)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
Fair point. Just what I needed to jump head first into the update. As expected went through without a hitch. The modem indeed works better with reception.

EDIT - Damn! The Stupid Google Voice Problem is not yet fixed. Grrr....
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] gordomao:
Tmo t999uvdljc

Hello,

I noticed you already have the "TMO T999UVDLJC" file, and I'm currently on a rooted UVDLJA with CWM recovery.

Are there any plans to create an "OTA Update UVDLJA to UVDLJC" that I could use with my custom recovery. Or is there some other way for me to update my Tmobile GS3?

Sorry if this is a noob question, and I do not intend to be pushy or demanding.

Thanks
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mrRobinson:
I didn't have plans cause I assumed that already existed. If it doesn't link me to the stock ota and ill make it.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] gordomao:
After reading more carefully I now understand your reply; and until a minute ago, I thought the file you had on here (TMO T999UVDLJC) was the stock ota... I went back and read "

Note: This is based off of the stock image TMO T999UVDLJC

" which makes sense.

This one has a link, but the file is 700mb, and I read the update was only 4mb... so I think this is just a rom to flash (but I just want to update, and not have to set up my phone again)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2128306

I dont think I can find the a link :( but I am still searching

I don't think this is it - [ROM] [STOCK] [Official] Odexed & Deodexed T999UVDLJC

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2126679

Just mentions how one could update

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2126609

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It isn't even in this sticky for all the official OTAs, i am now assuming this isn't a file you just go download anywhere :crying:

[Firmware/OTAs] T999(V) Official, Leaked & Root66 FW & OTA Updates!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1949687

If I ever find it I will let you know, but until then I will just sit tight. Thanks for offering to make it :)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
I don't think any of the Links you posted make sense. I believe you are not looking for the Full ROM which is what the Links have.

Since you have CWM Recovery, have you looked at this thread ? Perhaps that's what you need ?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mrRobinson:
Looks like Dark Nightmare posted one so Thanks to him.

Thats the stock. I'm editing now so you can flash with a non-stock recovery and preserve root. Just keep in mind it still is patching all the files so if you've modified any of them in system it'll fail as it checks their sums.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mrRobinson:
Ok, OP Updated in the OTA Updates section.

I couldn't test it but I don't foresee any issues.

Except if you've modified system files so it'll fail to patch them. If you aren't sure it won't hurt to try this first as its a small download. If anything messes up just get the full root66.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ticojpunk:
A few questions regarding Root66...

I'm currently on Frosty 11.3.2 with TWRP Recovery.

When flashing the Root66 image via Odin, will the directory where Titanium Backup keeps its settings remain intact? I ask because I obviously want to use Titanium to restore some settings and apps.

Also, my understanding is Root66 will overwrite your recovery with the stock recovery as well as the ROM, is this correct? Thanks!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mrRobinson:
coming from a different rom base you'll want to do a factory wipe yourself as root66 won't delete anything.

So either make sure stuff is on your sdcard to keep it or back it up, wipe, then restore it.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] eggnoodle:
Hi,

I'm currently on UVDLJA and was about to flash the new route66 but wanted to make a backup in TWRP.

I try to get into TWRP and the phone rebooted into stock recovery showing an exclamation mark over the android icon.

I have no idea what happened? Do I need to uninstall TWRP and then reinstall again?

Thanks
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Towle:
Try just re flashing TWRP through goo manager.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] marcmarshall:
+1
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] gordomao:
Thanks for helping, but mrRobinson took care of it!

HOW on earth did you find that? A noob can search a lifetime and find nothing, while you can do the same thing in seconds. :good:

I haven't uninstalled or frozen any stock apps yet so its still untouched, I will try this and report back!

Thank you for the incredibly fast turnaround! :D
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] eggnoodle:
thanks! that works! :good:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] anil2653:
Even my system status is showing as modified after rooting with mobile Odin or computer Odin

How to get it normal?

In download mode it is normal with no increase in flash counter
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mrRobinson:
system modified status comes and goes. Causes no ill effects unless you want to use allshare to play media. if you check a day later it might say normal if all you have is root. if you modify system more it'll most likely stay modified. if you flash pure stock it'll say normal. So it isn't like the binary counter that needs to be reverse engineered to reset.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
One of my Discoveries was this. For some reason System Status was MODIFIED in the Stock Recovery/Download mode on my T999. Possibly because I had Root. After Flashing this update with PC ODIN, to my surprise, I actually had it back to Official. Needless to say my Status under Settings is also Normal.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] JUSMEJOSE:
i have a weird problem ... phone is getting stuck in Boot.img tried different computer and still the same issue ...
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
What Options did you choose in ODIN ?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] gordomao:
I flashed the update and had no problems, and it system says I'm on UVDLJC. Everything is running as it should! Just wanted to report back and say thanks one last time.

Thank You!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] JUSMEJOSE:
Got it to work ... it worked perfect with windows XP weird ... Maybe it was phone problem, Because i did another phone and everything went perfect ...
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mrRobinson:
Good to know, thanks.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
Good to know. Glad its working out. Just FYI. ODIN is known to give weird errors with Win 7 & 8 over UAC. Best Run Odin as Admin on these platforms.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] boni7010:
I have a Dude: I dont undertstand why one company of Mexico ( Telcel ) its update his phones samsung galaxy SIII to 4.1.2 and T-mobile not?

why I cant find this version for my tmobile phone unlocked? did I need to root it to get this version ?

thanks:confused:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
You need to be Rooted in order to follow these steps. If you are not rooted then get the official distribution OTA. As to 4.1.2, its been discussed before. This thread is not intended for that.

AFAIK No one knows when it will be out.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Pivo99:
I have already rooted using this method....http://galaxys3root.com/galaxy-s3-r...gh-t999sgh-i747sph-l710-fail-proofnoob-proof/

I am having the problem where I am not able to boot into cwm. Is it ok to try and re root using this method? The other method is telling me to delete two files and I didnt want to totally delete them so i moved them and still had no success. So would it be ok to root again using this method?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
It would be best if you first Test your exisiting Root. Try Root Checker App from the market. If it reports that you are indeed rooted then use Quick Boot app to reboot into Recovery. There you should See CWM if your CWM Flash was successful. You will see Stock Recovery if CWM Flash was not successful.

Either way to your question, yes you can use this thread to root. But you will need to use steps in the Op for those coming from Custom Rom. Don't try the default steps. Those are for Stock Rom only. AFAIK your technically is not one.

Please hit thanks if this was useful.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] 1range:
Is there a root method for this using mac 10.8.2 mountain lion?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mrRobinson:
I meant to post instructions for this as it can be done, but if you aren't familiar with heimdall could be tricky for you. I've just never found the time to do myself to post the "step by step" actions.

The basics are to extract the 7z, then further extract the .tar.md5

you'll have the img files, recovery, system, kernel, etc. Using a heimdall command line parameter you can flash all those. (Don't use the heimdall UI, at least last time i knew about it, it was buggy)

Google for flashing roms with heimdall you should find some examples of the command line.

EDIT: As an aside you can also easily use Mobile ODIN.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] 1range:
So does this mean I can actually root using mobile ODIN?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
Mobile ODIN is a program that allows you to flash any ROM or Update files. So if the ROM is injected with Root (as in this case) then after flash succeeds, you will be rooted.

In short the answer is yes.

Kindly hit thanks if this helped.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] widto08:
Got this installed :victory: everything seems to be working as it should.

I ran into a little trouble trying to dd the recovery image to the phone using these instructions in terminal emulator and yes I did install busybox from Google play. Had to use "toolbox" command before dd to get it to work.

Anyone know why this would be and what I need to do to correct this?

Don't want to use toolbox command every time I want to dd something.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mrRobinson:
that's weird. what busybox did you install and to bin or xbin? Did you happen to reboot after installing? shouldn't have to export your path either.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Jaxidian:
Dude, you rock! Thanks for covering everybody with this. :-)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] nightfox11:
Now if only somebody could make a video tutorial out of this....

Sent front the Andromeda III Galaxy.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mr_psycho:
It might be important to note that you should only attempt to flash this image via Odin on a native Windows computer. ymmv

I tried to do it 5 times in a row thru VMware into a virtual Windows XP environment, and it failed EVERY time right after the writing the modem and recovery portion. The error said something about not being able to do a wipe operation.

So, I switched to a Windows laptop, and it worked perfectly on the very first attempt.

Note: Once the Odin failed, I did NOT reboot my phone. I left the phone in Odin mode until I was able to get the phone connected to a Windows PC/laptop. I figured that if I rebooted after it failed on the recovery step, that I might not be able to boot into Odin mode.

MP
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mike216:
If we flash recovery using Rom manager will iy trip the flash counter?

How do we know we trip to flash counter thank you
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] moonfire711:
No, flashing recovery via rom manager does not trip the counter. The only way I know of that trips the counter is flashing with odin, except for this modified stock .img. You can flash away with CWM recovery as well without tripping it.

Boot into download mode as if you were going to use odin. If it says none or 0 next to custom firmware, you have not tripped it. If it says 1 or any other number, you already have. Wish I had the patients to wait for this method. Mines already tripped. But, rooting was worth it imo.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] widto08:
I installed this one from GP and it installed BB in system/bin, never had this happen before using this busybox app. Rebooting the phone did not change how the applet is linked and is still linked to toolbox as noted with root explorer...
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mike216:
Thanks bud! Do I need busy box to flash custom kernels?

Sorry to be a bit noobish but I never ran a stock Rom. Samsung did such am amazing job I feel all I need is a good kernel for performance and battery.

All custom roms come with busy box so just not sure exactly what I'll need busy box for. Greatly appreciate taking the time
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] moonfire711:
I'm not fully aware of everything that uses busybox, but I would think that you need it for custom roms. Just search the play store for busybox installer and install it. Pretty easy.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] nightfox11:
OK now i am rooted but what now? should i flash CWM via Rom manager? and install any ROM i want ? all without tripping the counter?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] moonfire711:
Sure, you could do that.

I would suggest looking at the following thread's OP and see the instructions I have for installing the touch version of recovery for free. Then, put your rom of choice on your internal sdcard and flash away from recovery. You will not trip the flash counter. Just steer clear of Odin so you don't trip it. Unless you are flashing the original stock rom from Odin. That will put your phone back to stock without tripping it too.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1766552
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mike216:
Well I now have root,recovery a nandroid and notre thinking of trying faux kernel on rootzwiki. It's OC some (which I probably won't use much) 1.84, with a gpu OC of 480

What do you guys think our is there a must have here I'm missing out on?

Loving this damn phone
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] moonfire711:
I'm running faux v004 at the moment. OC'ed too. working great so far.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mike216:
Thanks a lot four your help moonfire!

You on stock Rom?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] moonfire711:
Read my signature. I'm not on stock. And what do you mean by S4?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mike216:
Snapdragon S4 processor
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] potentdro:
Anyone?

I have 3.06 as of right now.

edit

Oh, and hopefully a new mirror gets put up. I have crappy DSL internet, but this download is going at a crawl.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mrRobinson:
3.04 has been the most reliable for me.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] 1range:
The trick would be to install Mobile ODIN which from I gather requires root prior to installing...right?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] nicky9door:
Correct
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Wicked68:
This question is kind of off topic, but I know somebody in this thread can answer. I'm rooted, still running stock, for the moment. I wanted to know if installing a new boot animation, or kernel will trip the counter? Thanks in advance.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] 1range:
Well now, root is required for Mobile ODIN, I'm wondering how can it be used to actually root:eek:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
I was able to Push Mobile ODIN via ADB to a Galaxy SII (Unmolested Stock).

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Yes. Especially if done through PC based ODIN.