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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] samcintron:
OK, first and foremost BIG THANK YOU to mrRobinson. I was rooted with the "old" method and was tired of seeing those update notifications. So I gave this a shot and it worked FLAWLESSLY. Anyone else worried about what to expect, this was my experience:

I was coming from rooted/cwm recovery LF9. Using Odin I flashed this rom, took less than 10 mins from start to reboot. I installed OTA rootkeeper and protected root. Installed both of the Samsung OTA's bringing me from LEN -> LF9 -> LG2. Then using rootkeeper, restored root.

Other observations, as noted this will NOT up your counter. I was at 2 and remain at 2. This also retained ALL my data/apps as well returned my device from a MODIFIED status to a NORMAL one :D

Now I just need a way to reset my counter and I'm 100%
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] x_SCOS_x_ELITE:
great work, confirmed working
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] LordLugard:
Just followed the instructions to a T, and i'm rooted and with CWM using method 1. Thanks.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] BrandonEnr7:
I read through the whole topic but didn't see any questions regarding my concern. Before I do this, I am running LG2 stock non-rooted, can I still use this method to downgrade to LEN with the injected root files from the OP?

Also I read that user data will not be wiped, but has anyone who downgraded like I am attempting, have any issues?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] woshiweili:
I am so confused :(

I rooted a few days ago with the "Odin" software following instructions from the video in the sticky thread. Does that mean I have to somehow unroot and reroot?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] BrandonEnr7:
No, this is just a different method of rooting. If you are already rooted the other method you already tripped your flash counter and it won't make a difference. Please correct me if I am wrong guys.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Bizdady:
Well triangle away now works so there is always that now.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] woshiweili:
So does that mean I'm screwed? :(
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mlin:
Just use triangle away to reset your flash counter
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] woshiweili:
What is triangle away? Is it an app? a zip that I flash? Thanks ;)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Bizdady:
It's an app that resets your counter. You can find threads in general or themes section.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Naddict:
Yuuup...that and clockwork mod w/Rom Manager support all in one day....
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
Yep. Very easy and painless. Used triangle away to clear my flash counts and then rooted with this method and flash twrp recovery with mobile Odin. My phone is rooted with custom recovery and no flash counts. Thanks to everyone who contributed. I will now hit the thanks buttons.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] cnstarz:
has anyone tried using an sgs2 usb jig to reset the counter?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] jr71x:
Yep, I can also confirm triangle away works like a champ and it's free but the donate version is only $1.99... And not to hijack but anyone have a LG2/LG4/LG8 zip or tar firmware file? :sly::screwy:

P.S. make sure you get the right version:eek: v1.70
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] samcintron:
Will twrp or any custom recovery stop OTA updates?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mrRobinson:
Yes
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] lelalouf:
I was rooted original way and just reset my counter with triangle away. I was at 7 not at 0. If this works why worry about re-rooting this way?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] samcintron:
From Chainfire, the dev of triangle away:

However, every iteration Samsung is making the breaking a little more difficult. Even if Samsung doesn't come up with such a guarantee as mentioned above, it is the question if it is wise to keep breaking these "mild" protections.

I've seen a lot of people (users, commenters, posters, non-techs?) claim Samsung's security is currently weak, and that us hackers are so much better. Let me put one thing straight before going further: Samsung engineers aren't stupid. The reason we currently break these protections so easily is because they want it to be breakable easily. Once that changes, and they start employing full encryption and whatnot, we - the powerusers - will be royally screwed.

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Thanks for the response. one more question, using this rom originally my device status said "normal" after using triangle away it now says modified. i understand the check for device status might be delayed so i'm curious as to what reset my device to a "modified" status?? the root method in this rom or resetting my counter?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Bizdady:
Are you running a custom Rom? Unless you are using the stock Rom you will get that status.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
I got the ota update notification and just excepted it. When it failed the notifications stopped. No big deal.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] samcintron:
I'm using this rom (stock rooted, no trip).
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] civicstyle01:
no offense why use this when u can use the triangle away app....worked like a charm.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] rimgarciag:
Because this one was done before triangle away was made. No offense
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] BrandonEnr7:
Exactly I was just about to use this method but Triangle Away came out and I wasn't sure if I could downgrade from LG2 to LEN. I will still recommend this method to people who want to avoid having to use Triangle Away.

Sent from my SPH-L710
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] ccline84:
Doesn't Sprint repair/replace rooted phones now?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Naddict:
yuup, no problems...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Sleestax:
This is exactly what I have been looking for. Stock plus root without warranty issues. Glad to see OTA Root keeper is working. It never kept root on my old Evo OG when an OTA pushed. I will be running this later when I am at home.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
Yes and no. They can still refuse to cover your warranty if the tech determines it was caused by the rooting or something that you were able to do with the phone because you were rooted.

Sprint lets the at store tech make that judgment call. I would hate to leave that decision in the hands of someone who has half the knowledge about phones than I do. The tech could have had a bad day and just use it as an excuse rather than replace your phone.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
root keeper says in the description that it doesn't work on the galaxy s series.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Sleestax:
Awesome. Does it work on any devices? Guess I am back to team epic's root method, triangle away, and having to manually replace recovery with every damned OTA Sprint pushes out.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] IceCreaMan:
thanks, this method worked for me.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] rimgarciag:
It worked for me.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
I've never used it. I was just quoting what the developers said in the description in the playstore.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Bizdady:
Ease of mind I guess.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Naddict:
Customer Support now available for Rooted Devices at Sprint

http://www.talkandroid.com/106496-customer-support-now-available-for-rooted-devices-at-sprint/
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] irish.iolar:
Doesn't this work ? http://forums.androidcentral.com/sprint-galaxy-s-iii-rooting-roms-hacks/191965-yes-you-can-how-reset-your-flash-count.html
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
Lol. That's my thread. Yes it does work but if you have not already tripped your flash count, this is a good way not to. Then you won't have to worry about it.:D

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] EndlessDissent:
They say it doesn't restore root for updates flashed via Odin or Kies. They say nothing about the OTAs, for which it works fine.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] irish.iolar:
Ah okay just checkin
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mstrmscn:
I tried it and it works without tripping anything. I have a security update though. Can I install it without losing root or bricking/borking anything?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] EndlessDissent:
Yes. Just install Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper and back up root first. Take the OTA (I actually got two after this), open Voodoo, and restore your root.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] fabzbear:
I don't know if this was asked but can I use twrp with this method?

I heard cwm might have something to do with the loss of the imei/mei for phones though there isn't any proof of what is causing it period.

Why I wanna use twrp is because people have been saying those who haven't had any issue's used twrp recovery...well some of them but no problems with the loss of imei and mei.

Also does the imei/mei apply to us in any way or something else similarly is lost?

Just trying to figure out the best way to root.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] hllywd:
Hey is there a better mirror out there? I keep timing out and can't get the download.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] SSaxman:
I saw this question asked earlier in the thread, but have yet to see a response. If I am on LG2, is it OK to use the tar in the OP that is based on an earlier SW version?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Visionikz03:
Yea it will take you back to factory shipped with LEN modem... you will have to then download voodoo ota rootkeeper(which requires root initially) and backup root first then start taking the ota updates then once ur updated back to LG2 u can restore ur root with voodoo(guessing it doesn't require root to restore) and be stock rooted and updated... im about to odin back and do the same process... im stock unrooted now but i want root with stock rom cuz i wanna block the ota notification cuz im not gonna update all the way to LG2 cuz i found LF9 performs better
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
Twrp works... i flashed the twrp tar file with mobile odin without a problem.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Ricey:
Thanks for this method, worked like a charm. Having issues with CWM sticking though. Tried Method 1, 2, 4 from the CWM thread but none of them stick after it boots into it the first time. Anyone got any ideas?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] EndlessDissent:
Yup. See this post: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=29117885

Basically, every time you boot, it overwrites the recovery with the stock one. The fix is easy: install a custom ROM with 2 specific files removed, flash a non-TW ROM, or remove the files yourself.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] hllywd:
Now my pc won't recognize my phone. What can I do? Could a new ota have something to do with it? I really want this thing rooted so I can feel the power.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] fabzbear:
Does anyone know of a tutorial/guide out there that can be used to inject root into a stock Rom or custom Rom?

Specifically for the galaxy s3.

Any information would be really appreciated, thanks.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mrRobinson:
If you are making a custom rom then you are already in /system doing things. putting root on it is simply a matter of including su in /system/xbin and Superuser.apk (or SuperSU) in /system/app/

but you'd probably also want to include busybox as well.

The idea of injecting root into stock is only difficult when trying not to trip the flash counter. For a custom rom you clearly won't be caring about it as a user would be flashing with CWM. I think what you want is a nice tutorial on getting started creating your own custom rom. You should be able to find a few with some simple google searches. Here is maybe the best start i could give you http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1505685
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] fabzbear:
Thanks, I followed the link you gave me. Ended reading the whole post but that section alone I think I can handle it.

Just a shock question though, when I update the script what he wrote for it apply to all update scripts or just the script he had. And do I need to set permissions as well?

Also can I just install super user and then download busy box when the Rom up and running?

Sigh this isn't following your thread and thanks again for the help. I could pm you if it's better for you.

Also how do I make a flashable zip of the lg8 update? It even the Rom itself.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] novasource:
I am not clear why Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper was recommended in the first post. The program says it's "useless" for "Samsung phones updated via KIES or Odin...".
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] novasource:
Just wanted to add that I finally aborted this and went with a traditional root at http://www.epiccm.org/2012/06/cwm-recovery-on-all-sgs3-lte-variants.html?m=1. While it does increment the counter, I used Triangle Away to get rid of it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mrRobinson:
Clearly you misunderstand its use. You'd flash via Odin what is in the OP. Then when an ota comes out you use that, accept the update and restore root. You aren't flashing that update via Odin. Its ota. Its confirmed working.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] sandman512:
Looking to do this tomorrow, one quick question. I'm looking to tether, will this give me that option and if so, what app/program would you recommend? Thanks!

Also, forgive me for asking, still a little confused on getting updates.

THANKS!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] hayzooos:
I don't believe the native Sprint Hotspot has been hacked yet, so you'll have to use a third party app, like wifi tether. Just make sure you set up the settings right to make it work.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] sandman512:
Thanks, BTW, which settings?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] hllywd:
Well I finally got this up and running. Now one question. Can I ota update without losing root? And what will happen? Is there a way to turn off the ota notices?

Thanks

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mrRobinson:
sure just use voodoo ota root keeper. you can debloat some of the apps that will remove the ability to get the ota.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mrg02d:
Woops, wish i saw this first before using the toolkit. Now i have two flashes logged:silly:

Is there a safe way to reset the counter and all yet? I read that the chainfire method is dangerous as well as incomplete for our sprint gs3 phones. Dangit!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] danman132x:
I'm getting this phone Sept 1st and have had a few Android phones before. They have both been HTC phones though, and I'm on the EVO OG right now. Samsung is totally new for me, but it seems to be better from everything I'm researching about it. I've been researching a lot about the S3 so far and it's good to know there is a flash counter and this method to get root without tripping it. What I want to know is if I can flash the TWRP recovery instead of CWM. I lost my files on using adb besides this to make sure the phone is hooked up to the PC:

cd C:\android-sdk-windows\tools

adb devices

From here, can anyone post how to flash the TWRP recovery though adb with the correct commands? Thank you so much if you can. If I recall correctly, it should be something adb push -> certain folder and flash. I don't know the commands anymore.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] EndlessDissent:
You can use whichever recovery you like. You flash them both the same way.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Top Nurse:
Samsung makes it easy to break their protections so power users can do what they want AND so Sprint will be happy with the band-aid fix. Manufacturers of amateur radio gear play the same game with the FCC.

Thanks to the OP as I got my root and am now a happy power user. :laugh:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] hllywd:
Ok, now that I've had a chance to root and play with this thing for a while, what is a good rom and kernel to run or is everyone happy with the stock root?

Thanks

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] sandman512:
Question in reference to different rooting methods?

What is the difference between this method and this this one:http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1774722

I know these both ROOT, but is there any difference.

Thanks!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] EndlessDissent:
There is no difference. It's the same method. In fact, it's the same thread.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] sandman512:
My bad, I put the wrong link in, I meant this one:http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1743780
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] EndlessDissent:
OK. That one roots by flashing a custom recovery, then flashing the su binary. It trips the flash counter. This one flashes an image of the stock ROM that is already rooted. It does not trip the flash counter. Both accomplish the same task: rooting. One trips the flash counter, and the other doesn't. FWIW, you can use Triangle Away to remove the flash counter if you choose the "Easiest" method.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] sandman512:
Thanks End, much appreciated. If you dont mind while I got you, I was going to practice unrooting and I am having some trouble. I set up ODIN, plug the tar file in and with out the device connected, ODIN attempts to start running. Strange? THANKS!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] EndlessDissent:
IDK. Sorry. I only used Odin once, when I used this root method. I don't even have a Windows computer. I had to borrow one. I say, why not just plug the phone in before you select the tar file?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] sublimeAndEtc:
So, I believe I found a convoluted answer to this question, but I just wanted to be extra sure for when my phone arrives on Monday... if my phone arrives with the latest software update already installed, can I still use this root method? I plan on only doing updates through CWM flashable zips as they become available, assuming I don't just jump ship to Cyanogenmod, so I'm not really looking for advice on that. I just want to know if I can use this root method even if my phone arrives with the latest software version.

Thank you in advance. (and I do know how to use the Thank You button too)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] EndlessDissent:
This method will always work, regardless of your software version because it just installs a rooted factory ROM in place of the current one.

When you boot up after using this method, use Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper ASAP and back up your root. Take the two or three OTAs you'll get, then restore root with Voodoo. Ignore the warning in Voodoo about it not working with Samsung phones. It only applies to non-OTA updates via ODIN or Kies (The warning specifically says that, but people freak out anyway).
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] ken830:
Weird problem. Not sure if related. I used this method to root, then I installed TWRP via Goo Manager. Reboot into recovery (via Goo or via VolUp-Home-Pwr) and TWRP Recovery loads fine. I reboot into system. And reboot into recovery again, and the Stock Recovery returns!

Any ideas? Any one else experience this? I've re-installed TWRP several times, but it seem anytime I boot into system, the recovery reverts back to stock. Really baffling!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] rimgarciag:
You might want to try this. Flash that zip might help. Make a nandroid first.

http://www.epiccm.org/2012/06/team-epics-root-from-recovery.html
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] SSaxman:
Did you accept the OTA update to LG8 after rooting? If so, it completes some kind of check on boot and reloads stock recovery if not detected. You should be able to flash the LG8 update from freeza`s thread which disables this check.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] EndlessDissent:
When you boot the stock ROM, it checks for the stock recovery. If the stock recovery isn't there, the ROM reflashes the stock recovery. If you look in the CWM/CWM Touch thread, you will find Fergie's explanation, in which he tells which files to remove from the ROM to prevent that from happening.

Edit: Found it. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=29117885
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] ken830:
Thank you! I'm sure that's it! I renamed the files, but goo.im is down right now, so I can't install TWRP again. Unless there is some way to force it to use the TWRP img file it downloaded from before.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] EndlessDissent:
You've never used the terminal to flash a recovery? It's easy; 2 commands. Just make sure to type everything correctly.

Take the recovery image from the Goo Manager folder, and move it to the root of your internal storage (simply for convenience; this step isn't necessary, but it makes things easier.

Rename the recovery image to "recovery.img" (also for convenience).

Download Android Terminal Emulator from the Play Store.

Open the terminal emulator, and type (press Enter after each line)

su
dd if=/sdcard/recovery.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18

If you want to boot into recovery to check it out, just type

reboot recovery
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] acjohnson55:
Hey, one little issue I noticed. I used this method to root from a brand new S3 that had already been updated to LG8. One thing I noticed is until all the incremental OTA's applied, the TouchWiz launcher crashed repeatedly. However, after I let it OTA update up several times, back up to LG8, everything seems kosher. Just thought I'd share in case other latecomers have the same issue. Might not be a bad idea to put this info up front.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] ken830:
Thanks! I just found these instructions on the TWRP site, but Goo Manager had already started working again by the time I found them. BTW, the custom recovery sticks as soon as I renamed the /system/etc/install-recovery.sh and /system/recovery-from-boot.p files. :good:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] danman132x:
Did you just rename them to anything? Or something specific. Thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] tymansdaddy:
There is a triangle away app on the market that works. MAKE SURE THE FLASH COUNT IS CORRECT before you hit the button to reset the count.

Sent from my SPH-L710 using Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] AlpineMan:
Doing a factory reset after flashing this ROM also fixes the Touchwiz crash.

Sent from my SPH-L710 using Xparent SkyBlue Tapatalk 2
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] IceCreaMan:
has anyone who flashed this rom tried updating to L710VPLI3?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] SadieNibblesworth:
I just wanted to give this thread a *bump* since it still works like a charm and gets the job done every time.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] billard412:
This threads version is outdated. And flashing back to LEN on the newer phones is ****in them up

Updated version is here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1941546
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Ezintn:
Have you fixed the file in your LI3 that fails checks? Or was that only in the un-rooted version? And what's the difference in the 2 LI3 files in that thread (rooted)? Not trolling here, I'd like to know. I'm trying to get LJ7 OTA, hopefully without breaking root this time. I know this'll do it for me, but if I can just go back to LI3 it would save a bunch of steps and time. Last I'd read, that LI3 had a file that failed the check and wouldn't receive the OTA.

and thanks for the link in yer sig - that's some serious bs!