yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
+1. You can flash any roms without issues via Custom Recovery. Any Odin flash of prior firmwares would brick. The latest bootloader does not like you flashing older bootloaders. It will blow its EFuse!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
Yes sir that is correct.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] flip3601:
Its firmware that u can't go backwards on. Flashing an older firmware via Odin well brick it. I don't recall being able to flash a rom via Odin

sent from my Gummy S3
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] thetolsonator:
I've flashed this (the 4.3 root66) onto a T999L and have had pretty good success with it since release, but I opted to stop short of flashing the custom recovery...Can I reflash the image through Odin and be ok? I've tinkered with the ROM a little too much and have no real way to go back without a custom recovery.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
Yes you can flash Custom Recovery with Odin. You can also re-flash Root66 of 4.3 if need be.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] thetolsonator:
Thanks much! I've been having issues with MightyText syncing and I've used a few too many ROM tweakers (PimpMyRom/Wanam/etc) and want to start over clean again.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] genericq:
What's the difference between this 4.3 and doc holiday's 4.3? Does this also include the bootloader and doc's does not? Is that why Doc's needs the ATT kernel? Are there other differences?

Sorry if this has already been mentioned. Skimmed the last 20 pages and couldn't find anything certain.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] misterwal10:
I am trying to install the root66 image via odin (which i have done successfully in the past), but it looks like the knox counter that got installed when i did the 4.3 OTA is not allowing it. Is there anyway to get around this?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
Its mentioned clearly in Doc's Op. His Rom does not have the bootloader, Knox or Carrier IQ. This OP 4.3 has bootloader and Carrier IQ No Knox.

No.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] allendj81:
Recoveries

Based on your experience with the 4.3 update and flashing custom roms, which recovery performs best CWM or TWRP?? I've always used CWM on my S3 and had zero problems, but I use TWRP on my Asus Infinity (which is recommended for it). So I guess my question is which recovery performs best with the 4.3 update? :angel:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
They both are equally good. I am partial to TWRP.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] magic132131:
So I have an T-Mobile S3 Android 4.3

Does that mean I have to download this:

November 2013 - 4.3 JellyBean - New!

Note: This is based off of the stock image TMO T999UVUEMJC

Do not flash a prior release after flashing this, it has been reported to cause bricks, read the thread for more information.

Perm Mirror: Download - root66_TMO_T999UVUEMJC_2.7z

If I pick something like 4.1.2, it would get bricked right?

Would that download above mean it's touchwize 4.3 JellyBean or Stock Jellybean 4.3? (I kinda don't want to lose multi-window)

Also does it erase all data on the phone before rooting?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
Yes that's correct download. Do not pick the one for 4.1.2. To the best of my knowledge, flashing this does not make you loose data.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] magic132131:
Ok, thanks. Just to clear it up, I won't lose TouchWiz right?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
Yes Its Touchwiz. You won't loose anything. You better go through a De-Bloat afterwards though. Otherwise your battery life will be crappy.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] the00guy:
Sorry if this has been asked, can't find it in the search. But if I never flash 4.3 and trip the non-knox counter that you can usually triangle away, does a stock Odin flash also remove that counter? I understand that you absolutely can't as of now remove the knox counter which is why I won't upgrade but if I can easily remove the counter from 4.1.x I'll start looking into using a recovery for custom roms using the older baseband. Thanks!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] karipay:
Can I install the root66 v4.3 on top of stock 4.3?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
Two Words "Triangle Away"

Yes
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] magic132131:
So let's say I have my S3 rooted with the steps in the OP's post, how can I download De-Bloat?

Do I have to follow the instructions after them such as the one I included at the end of this post?

What does this mean: If you are coming from a different rom base (non-stock) you will want to factory wipe/reset in recovery after flashing this.

Since I have T-Mobile S3 Touchwiz, does that mean I have a different rom base that isn't non-stock? If so, does that mean I have to use the Non-Stock Recovery and then finally download Rom Manager and install ClockworkMod Recovery skipping the optional steps since I don't what that is)?

Non-Stock Recovery: If you have loaded a non-stock recovery (per below) you can simply use it to flash the OTA update flashable zip I've created. This is the stock OTA just modified to be flashable in CWM and TWRP and not lose root in the process. As such it still does all the checks so if you have deviated from the rooted stock image above by modifying system files this will fail.

Download: OTA Update UVALJ4 to UVDLJA

Download: OTA Update UVDLJA to UVDLJC

Third, alternate if unfamiliar with adb commands and uncomfortable using any command line

Decide if you want to use TWRP or CWM.

If you would like to install ClockworkMod recovery then grab Rom Manager from the Play store and in the menu select to install ClockworkMod Recovery.

If you would like to install TeamWin Recovery Project then grab GooManager from the Play store and select the option to "Install OpenRecovery Script".
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
Since you just have Rooted S3, you can safely ignore the whole Coming from different Rom base part. Also you don't have custom recovery so ignore that part as well. Just simply use Odin and flash the UVUEMJC version of Root66. That will get you root. Ignore the rest.

As to De-Bloat. Its not an app. It means you remove Non-essential app from the phone that are unnecessarily draining battery. Since those are all System Apps, you will need to install Titanium Backup to remove them. Here's a guide on which ones are safe to remove. Its bit dated but just goes on to give you an Idea on what's safe to remove. I am sure others have created guides for 4.3
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] karipay:
Off topic question, is there a working tethering app that will work with the root66 v4.3? Treve's wifi tethering broke when i upgraded to 4.3.

TIA!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] EL_REY666:
ehhh might i have tripped the counter???

custom binary - yes (1 counts)

current binary - custom

sys status - custom

qualcom secure - enabl

warranty bit - 1

bootloader ap sdwrev - 1

uhhhh

do i reflash root66 and itll go away?!??!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] calexchelse:
Yes counter is tripped and, NO, If you reflash, it doesn't reset.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] EL_REY666:
triangle away support for 4.3?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] calexchelse:
Triangle away won't reset Knox warranty
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] EL_REY666:
thanks im guessing nothing has been done for that right?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] calexchelse:
Not yet
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] JAY28W:
Do we need to worry about flashing GAPPS?

I've been away from using stock ROMs so long that I can't remember whether we need to do this.

My plans are to see whether my Galaxy Gear will work with the MD5 version or MJC version
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
No you do not have to.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] JAY28W:
I loaded MJC and my new Galaxy Gear is working like a champ!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] JAY28W:
Need some help please - I am not getting any mobile data after installing T999UVUEMJC. Voice is ok, wireless is ok.

My purpose for installing this ROM was to get all the bloatware necessary to use my new Galaxy Gear (works very well, btw)

Current config

:

ODIN'd root66_TMO_T999UVUEMJC_2.7z, installed fine

Rebooted, did a Wipe Data/Factory Reset

Installed/configured ROM.

Flashed CWM-Touch Recovery (6.0.4.5) via ROM Manager (I do get the fix root question leaving Recovery)

Previous config (FWIW):

Started with root66_TMO_T999UVDMD5.7z

Flashed and ran with SlimKat (everything worked well)

In Settings/Status... It shows Cinci Bell, EDGE mobile network, service state In Service, ... but Mobile Network State is Disconnected.

I am on Cincinnati Bell and have always used T999 TMO ROMs without any probs (even some ATT). In Settings/More Networks/Mobile Networks I do have Mobile Data enabled.

There are some TMO-specific programs to enable data, but apparently it is trying to authenticate to a TMO system and rejects me.

Some Questions

:

Any suggestions to try to get my Mobile Data enabled/working?

With the warning on this image, "Do not flash a prior release after flashing this, it has been reported to cause bricks,..." I am not sure what my flexibility to install another ROM might be. Can I flash any custom ROM (such as SlimKat, PA, Carbon) over this baseband? It's more important for me to have Mobile Data than the Gear, at least until I figure out a compatible ROM or config (assuming my prob is ROM related)

Can I restore a previous NANDROID (baseband ...MD5 and SlimKat) over my current config without problems, or would the basebands collide and possibly have probs?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions-

jay
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
Check your APNs. Settings > More. Its an option called Access Point Names. Make sure it has Cinci Bell's config.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] JAY28W:
Thanks. Yep, it does have their config. I meant to mention that in my post.

CBW MMS

wap.gocbw.com

jay
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
Another Modem ? On Doc Holiday's Modem thread there's the Leaked modem for 4.3 that should work.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Woody:
Hey Jay, nice to see you around again.

Welp, I Googled CBW APN settings and lo and behold, I came up. haha.

Check this out first.:

Something that you might also want to try is call CBW and have them ping you. This will reset your connection to the device. Might want to make sure your IMEI is still in tact.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] JAY28W:
Woody... Thanks for the assist!

I added the 2nd APN, set it as the default, verified the IMEI, set the home page for the Internet and it still is not working...

I will say, however, in the APN setup there are tons of additional settings. I left the rest unchanged.

Settings show Mobile network type sometimes as Edge, sometimes as HSPA. No IP address listed.

Also, FWIW, I have changed the ro.ril.hsxpa= to 3 from 0 (or 1?), and the ...gprsclass= to 12 from 10 , which were recs you made about a year ago for my CBW device. I'll set these back to the originals and test.

Next step you think is to have the CBW peeps ping my device, eh? Will try that this afternoon.

Thanks again, Woody.

jay

---------- Post added at 01:32 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:15 PM ----------

Perseus71...

This one below? In the root66_TMO_T999UVDMD5.7z link description it states "Do not flash a prior release after flashing this, it has been reported to cause bricks,...". I get somewhat confused between Modems, Kernels, etc., so I'm ok with flashing this leaked version as long as we feel the risk is lower.

I'll do this following Woody's rec to have my carrier try pinging and reseting.

Baseband: UEMJ4

From Build: UVUEMJ4 (Leaked)

OS: JB 4.3

Release Date: Oct, 2013

MIRROR

MD5 Sum: 49a341c094e28608fefaa91d66a61c33

Thanks for your help.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
Yes that one. It should be ok since its from the Leak. Any other modems such as UVDMD5 will make your IMEI Disappear and no signal whatsoever. Woody's right have them ping you.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] JAY28W:
Woody, Perseus71 ...

Problem solved! Thanks for your help, it is certainly appreciated.

The problem was the APN Type had to be set to 'default'. CBW phones have either 'Internet' or 'default', and apparently the GS3 likes 'default' better.

I got me data again, woot, woot. Thanks again, guys...

jay
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] magic132131:
So few months ago I used this guide to root my phone. It worked perfectly fine until today. All of sudden my phone is not rooted anymore and I never even upgraded firmware or done anything. I didn't even flash custom roms like CyanogenMod or anything and kept Touchwiz.

When opening SuperSU

The following message pops up:

"There is no SU binary installed, and SuperSU cannot install it. This is a problem!

If you just upgraded to Android 4.3, you need to manually re-root - consult the relevant forums for your device!"

What do I do?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
Re-Flash SuperSU. Or uninstall it completely and install from Play Store along with Busybox.

If that does not work, Re-Root.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] magic132131:
How can I uninstall SuperSu?

It only doesn't give me a option to uninstall and when viewed on the play store, it says you can only uninstall all the updates that were applied.

Is there a different way of deleting Super Su your talking about?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
Use Titanium backup or Root uninstaller.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] magic132131:
But that's a problem When opening Titanium Backup I get this following message

"Sorry, I could not acquire root privileges. This application will *not* work! Please verify that your ROM is rooted, and try again.

This attempt was made using the "/system/xbin/su" command."

Other Root uninstaller require root privileges and my phone is appearing as not rooted.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
Do a Factory Reset. If that does not cure, please reflash Root66.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] magic132131:
Ok thanks.

Since Factory Reset will wipe all my data, I guess I'll just stay unrooted now as my main reason was to remove bloatware and it's already removed even without it being rooted now.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] EL_REY666:
i dont know if its just me, but recently i have been experiencing tremendous lag/freezing/etc with the root66

i have to usually power on/off 3 times a day because of this...

i havent messed with anything since i did root66, other than delete some of the bloatware crap with titanium and root explorer...

basically everything works fine, beasides the extreme lag, and running hot alot of times

thanks
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] marcmarshall:
My S3 has been lagging bad for months. I assumed it was lack of memory
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] EL_REY666:
Well I don't think its lack of memory, when I cleared everything out my reading shows a min of 520 megs in sys memory and overall still have 8gb in memory not including my 64gb sd..

Just cant figure it out
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] marcmarshall:
would be nice to have something like Windows selective start up. I suppose you could uninstall half your user apps at a time & use Titanium out Nandroids to restore, try to narrow it down to one or two apps.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
T999 UVUENC2 Firmware

T999 JB 4.3 update - UVUENC2 Firmware

Samsung And T-Mobile have released the next update UVUENC2 for SGH-T999. I am sure @mrRobinson will be planning on releasing Root66 version as well. However, in the mean time, I am posting a little shortcut for others that wish to avail of it sooner.

WARNING - The following steps are only for those who had accepted the previous 4.3 Update UVUEMJC or flashed it from this thread.

Essentially with the newer updates to the Odin, version 3.09 makes the process pretty easy to those who are familiar. This does work even if you have custom Rom and Custom Recovery. Both of which will be destructively replaced by the new firmware. So take a Nandroid!!! Those with Stock firmware UVUEMJC, please take a Titanium Backup of all the essential stuff to external SD. You have been warned.

1. Obtain the Stock update UVUENC2 from SamMobile Link.

2. Download the CF-AutoRoot zip file for D2TMO by @Chainfire.

3. Obtain Odin 3.09 from here. Do not run Odin.

4. Take a backup of important stuff and put the phone in Download Mode.

5. Connect the phone to the PC and let the drivers install if not installed already.

6. Execute Odin as System Admin and then choose the Stock Firmware as AP (AKA PDA in prior versions).

7. Make sure F. Reset Time Option is Checked but Auto Reboot option is unchecked.

8. Complete the Odin flash process.

9 Once that's successful, make sure the phone is still in Download mode.

10. Again Click AP (AKA PDA) and choose the CF-AutoRoot zip previously downloaded.

11. Make sure F. Reset Time Option is Checked but Auto Reboot option is unchecked.

12. Complete the Odin Flash process.

13. When it is successful, Disconncect the phone and pull the Battery. Boot the phone to Stock Recovery and wipe Cache as well as Dalvik if there's an option for Dalvik. (My Phone does not have stock so don't remember)

14. Let the phone boot normally and enjoy Rooted Stock update. Profit !

You can use Root Checker App from Play store to confirm Root. If for some reason it failed, update the binaries of the Super user app. Upon launching that app, it may prompt for the same.

CREDIT - Nasirtech Tutorial from over here.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] sonwon:
Please post here the new thread when it is available.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
As a matter of fact, I did but plan on pulling it down when Root66 becomes available.

BTW, I can't post this as a thread under Android Development as I didn't develop anything, for this anyway.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] sonwon:
Sorry for missing the link.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] karipay:
Can't wait for the Root 66 UVUENC2.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] omaral:
I just got a service update from tmobile about an update. Is this KitKat?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] jmberumenb:
No is an update for 4.3 modd the baseband and modem
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] netfortius:
Any problem running this entire process from within Mobile ODIN?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] omaral:
I'm not rooted yet. Can I update to the latest update UVUENC2 before rooting with root66? I plan to update to UVUENC2 for now, then later on I want to root with root66. Will I have any issues when I update then use root66?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
Nope. But when it comes to replacing Bootloader, I am personally squimish with phone partitions mounted.

If you follow the post I have linked above, you can update and Root as well.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] netfortius:
Pardon my ignorance - I thought Mobile ODIN could not replace bootloaders, in any case?? My plan was to "bump" up the existing UVEMJC to "2", based on the "desktop ODIN" instructions, from earlier in the thread, but using mobile ODIN, instead. Thx.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] omaral:
When will MrRobinson release the new rom??
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] klr.b:
I used Mobile Odin to upgrade a few T-Mobile Note 2's as well as an S3 up to 4.3 a few months ago. By using Mobile Odin, I'm still using the 4.1.2 bootloader, so I don't have Knox warranty bit. For the S3 to work correctly, I had to flash the T-mobile EMJC modem as well as the AT&T kernel. I'm curious if anything extra will need to be done for this newer update.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
Oh that Bootloader is a Recovery flashable zip so Mobile Odin can do it via Open Recovery Script.

I don't think it will need anything additional.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mrRobinson:
This week.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
Thanks [MENTION=3355398]mrRobinson[/MENTION]! Appreciate if you could De-Knox it.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] marcmarshall:
Hi- I am running 4.2.1 UVMD5 installed with root66 using mobile Odin and I have TWRP recovery. Should I install the latest injected root66 or wait for the next update?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
I'd wait for some time. Otherwise flash the StockMod for UVUEMJC
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] marcmarshall:
I'll wait. Thanks
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] marcmarshall:
Well, maybe I won't wait. I just got a new BT device and it will only work with 4.3 or later. If I flash the UVUEM and have a problem can I still flash back with a Nandroid back or will that also brick?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
I'd not go back to a Nandroid. It won't brick but will have handful of problems. Since you have custom Recovery, why don't you flash StockMod by [MENTION=3760726]saranhai[/MENTION] ?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] marcmarshall:
That will not break root? I'll find it and try it.

Thanks Perseus. You always provide good help.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] marcmarshall:
@ Perseus- Downloading the stock version now. Just wondering if you have tried the custom "stock" version and how you liked it

---------- Post added at 08:26 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:47 PM ----------

Installed without incident. Now my BT device is compatible. Thanks much!

Well, one issue I have noticed so far. My phone repeatedly downloads a file named medium_1.jpg. If I try to open the file with a viewer I just get a message that the file cannot be found or, if I try to open with a file explorer, the map would not load, then it downloads again. Anyone know what this is? ?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
No Clue what the file is or why the phone wants to download. Do a factory reset then see if it repeats.

Glad everything is working ok.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] marcmarshall:
Not sure if it worth a reset though it is getting pretty annoying. I noticed that aroma theme install with flashing and I am guessing it may be related. I am doing a Nan backup now and will just try flashing over the existing setup. Maybe I will try a different Aroma theme if I offered it again. Does this sound like a good way to go?

Thanks

Reinstall did not kill it but I think I got it now. Long pressed on download in notification screen->open app (opened download manager-> clear data-> success! (no need to throw phone out of window)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
Yes Re-Flashing Current Rom will help.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] omaral:
Hey what happened to MrRobinson's rom that he said he would release this week?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] sonwon:
Be patient, I am sure that MrRobinson has a life beyond releasing ROMs.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] omaral:
He does?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] fdecker:
Another request for the NC2 Rom

I upgraded OTA and then looked on how to root it. Now I am stuck. So I would like to ad my request for an NC2 root66 rom. Barring that, perhaps there is some other way to do this without having to reset the phone. Thanks.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
While we are waiting for NC2, please see my earlier post with a Rooting method.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] netfortius:
Is cf-auto-root "embedded" in mobile Odin pro functionality, to only have to run the latter with just the NC2 (i.e. would running mobile Odin pro with NC2 also produce the rooted version), or would we also have to run cf-auto-root afterwards?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
Not embeded in the Mobile Odin.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
If you are already rooted, you can flash the NC2 firmware with Mobile Odin. Enable EverRoot and it will inject SuperSU during flash. Keep in mind though, that Mobile Odin will not flash the bootloader and other underlying partitions, so they would remain as whatever your current build is.

So it can keep you rooted, but cannot root the device initially.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mrRobinson:
OP updated. I have no way to test so first users, use at your own risk.