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[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Any takers on pulling the PIT file from any of the T999V's? See my post about 7-8 back please.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Adrenalizer:
Thanks for the guidelines, I've successfully managed to root my phone using the Odin/root66. But now I'm stuck on as to how I should proceed further. I went through some stuff and what I've understood is first I need to flash cwm and then proceed with installing cm10, I understood it right. Could you please direct me on how to proceed further?

A few queries that I have involve, is flashing the modem also a necessary step in installing the new ROM? Further, should I be doing research on installing Google apps? (I've come across some threads and videos that suggest doing that however I can't determine if that's what I ought to be doing.

Once again, thanks a lot for your help, I really appreciate it.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Yes, flash custom recovery then use it to flash whichever rom you choose.

Either flash recovery in Odin or install Rom or Goo Manager from the store and use to install recovery.

Gapps is up to you I guess, but anything google related such as store won't be on your phone. Just follow the op of the rom and you'll be fine.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Adrenalizer:
Thank you. Just one last query, at any point would there be a need for me to flash my modem as well? I have no idea what's the significance of flashing modem and if that's also a necessary step in flashing a new Rom. I just got curious because you cautioned me earlier regarding that but honestly, I have no idea why that's done. Thanks once again for guiding me through, you've been a great help.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Modem flashing is in no way required for any rom/mod.

I suggest you read the op of my modem thread if you want more info on them though. Link in sig.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Adrenalizer:
Got it! Thanks for clarifying, really appreciate that!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Adrenalizer:
Something unexpected happened when I tried flashing my Rom in TWRP.

I'm getting an error "error executing updater binary in zip, no MD5 file found" and the flash fails at this point. Up until now, I first rooted my phone to root66, then proceeded with TWRP since I couldn't locate a suitable CWM for my phone. I've wiped the cache, dalvik cache and done a factory reset.

When I reboot from the recovery mode my phone starts up in the stock android prompting me for the google acc details. Is there a way to resolve this issue and proceed with flashing the Rom? Thanks!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Kinda sounds to me like you have the wrong recovery or rom. Where did you get it? And what rom are you trying to flash?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Adrenalizer:
The recovery was installed by GooManager automatically. As for the Rom, its CM10.1.2-d2tmo. I've ensured multiple times its the one for my phone (Wind Galaxy S3 SGH-T999V). The Rom wasn't detected by GooManager though, I seperately downloaded it to my computer and moved it to my phone. I can however locate the Rom manually in Goomanager,just that it wouldn't autodetect it for some reason.

After finishing up with NANDROID and backing up my apps with Titanium Backup, I set up the Rom for flashing in GooMgr with the wipe cache & factory reset boxes checked. The phone booted into TWRP but didn't proceed with the flash. I then manually wiped the cache again, and tried to flash which is when I got the error. I've done this a few times now, same result.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
In Q&A I have a thread fof the T999L. Go there and on post 4 (I think) is a rom that I edited the script to flash on the T999L and the T999V with latest firmware. Try using that one.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Adrenalizer:
I went through the thread (T999L - Pull Recovery before Rooting??) , that's your only thread in Q&A. However, I couldn't find anything specific for T999V. The only links to recoveries are in Aerowinder's sig. (for SGH -T999 for firmware,odin,cwm etc. which happens to be the 4th post). Were you referring to that by any chance? The only other link is you directing to an S4 thread. Or perhaps I was in the wrong thread?

Further, in your opinion, would it be wise to give another build(release candidate) a try or should I just stay put and do more research on it before pursuing it any further? The build that I tried flashing and failed with was a Stable build.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Sorry, there's a link in my sig to the Q&A thread I was talking about. Forgot I put it there the other day.

Its the [Info] thread.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Adrenalizer:
Thanks a lot for your help, I've successfully installed Cyanogenmod 10.1.2 on my phone and everything's working fine now. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Couldn't have done it without you. Thanks!!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] :
Sorry to bring this up again, but I've tried multiple kernel/rom combinations and CM 10.1.2 (tmo) with ktoonsez is the only combination that seems to have this issue. The battery life is phenomenal with ktoonsez and I'd love to use it but I enjoy CM too much to switch roms (based on the ones i've tried).

The audio issue only seems to happen with music (regardless of the music player). Netflix for example seems to be fine.

I'm at a loss - the other kernels i've tried do not seem to get me the same battery life.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
What about other roms based on CM? Liquid Smooth gets a lot of great feedback.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] :
I believe my issue was it was lacking the swipe to camera from lock screen, there were also some screen flickers. Other than that I really like liquid smooth. A couple of the versions seemed to not work on my phone but the latest one is quite close aside from issues mentioned. It also seems to work well with ktoonsez and doesn't give me the same issue that CM does.

The main things about CM i like (that are either different or lacking in other roms) are the lock screen (both the quick unlock features and the camera unlock) and apollo.

Hopefully 4.3 will be ported soon and this will be a moot issue :)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] cash2387:
Hello all,

Me and my wife just recently upgraded from our original Telus Galaxy S's (T959D) up to the T999V, with a local Carrier in the Maritimes called Eastlink.

The question I have is when I log onto the sammobile site when I look up the T999V I see one titled "Canada - ESK". Is that one for Eastlink or is there any other firmware I could load for stock?

I'm still exploring all the options with this phone, I always stuck with SlimBean before.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
I think it is a safe assumption that ESK is for your carrier. Feel free to give it a try by flashing in Odin, should fail if its wrong. Though I think any of them would work, at least for the MF2 firmware. As far as I can tell, they are all identical. If you want to root via the root66 method, you should be able to use any of the current 3 just fine.

No promises of course, but I don't see any reason to think it wouldn't be safe to do so.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Pantera82:
I had this audio issue too. I reflashed the CM ROM and wiped cache and fixed permissions, re flashed k toons kernel and it was back to normal
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] :
I ended up installing a nightly that was released after 10.1.2 and it seems to have fixed the problem.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] yearofme:
T-Mobile T999 on Wind Network

Hi, I'm getting an unlocked T-Mobile T999 to use on the Wind network.

Reading through this thread, I see that it'll work, but I was wondering if anyone had any issues with getting this particular phone to work on Wind, and if you had any general advice. I have had the LG G2X for the past 2 years, with another year left on the tab.

Thanks
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] dakunclear:
I never heard of any issues one thing you will like is there are more roms that are supported by the T-Mobile variant of the s3 or should I say it's a lot easier to use the roms.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] cy_mpak:
i have a hardbricked S3 t999v and to test de-brick process described in http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2439367 we need image. if somebody can make image and upload it somewhere..
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Seriously guys, you want to do this! If you brick your phone, you'd want someone to help you save all that money and downtime, right?! And you never know, it could be you that's the next person to need this, so if you do it now, your protecting yourself and everyone else!

Note: it would be preferable to get this from each carrier, but at this point, just one would do!

Some of you have helped me help everyone in the past. Please consider doing so again.

Thanks!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Un-Brick T999V!

[MENTION=535343]all[/MENTION]

Ok guys, I just made getting the needed image files for KAsp3rd's debrick method much easier for you!

This is all you have to do.

Download this:

T999_Partial_Sys_Dump_for_debrick.zip

Flash it in your preferred recovery (CWM or TWRP) and it will create the dump file needed for the debrick method from KAsp3rd!

Once you have flashed it you will find a file called debrick.img on your internal sdcard. It should be 128MB in size. (if you zip it, it will be much smaller!) Upload this to your preferred file host (I recommend

Dev-Host

), and PM the link to KAsp3rd.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Thanks man! I posted a link to your post in the correct thread so [MENTION=3505796]KAsp3rd[/MENTION] can get it.

I don't believe the firmware build will matter.

Any takers for Videotron or Mobilicity?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] KAsp3rd:
I'll get this linked over and credit to [MENTION=4712945]GenericAsianGuy[/MENTION] once we've gotten notice that this dump works.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] :
I've been trying to find information on Ubuntu touch but the official thread seems to have dried up.

Does anyone know anything about this? Been looking into it now that a full featured release is out.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] clenh:
Anyone tried the unofficial cm11?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] norm182:
Hey folks, since this is a unite thread, I figured this might just be my best place to ask for some help. There is a thread for debricking which seems to be working well for most users, only requirement being a dump of each specific 999 variant. However, there is still no dump for the t999v. I and several others are in a brick stage and would kindly ask that any user who would be willing to do this please pop on over to this link http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2439367 and help complete the remaining 999's that are still in need of an image. Myself , and I'm sure others, would be truly thankful.

Thanks in advance for any help
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] anil2653:
Yes I used unofficial cm 11 built by Jermaine and is performing well specially I like one by thelastsidekick
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] clenh:
No random reboots?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] avi30na:
hey guys

is 4.3 out for wind s3?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] anil2653:
No

I used only dalvik and no reboots
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] space4ace:
Yes, if your model is SGH-T999V then it's been available since Monday morning.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] dakunclear:
You would be correct I updated my cousins phone just yesterday
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] kojam:
:eek:

This is wonderful to read! OMG! Please list everything that you used to get such fine battery life. I basically use my phone for texting only (always near a computer so can view vids and listen to music on a computer instead) and my battery life has never been that good. Tried various ROM's, the KT kernel (as well as others) but just cannot get anywhere near 20hrs.

You post is FULL of HOPE!

Please list all that you used to attain/achieve such wonderful batt-stats.

Much appreciated.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] cmfabregas:
Bricked?!!

hey guys, so i had clockworkmod installed with cm10.2 on my Wind S3 and today i decided to go back to stock so i flashed the 4.3 update we recently just got using odin. the installation went fine but now when i turn on my phone its stuck at the samsung logo and wont boot past that. phone wont boot into recovery either. i have let it sit for more then 10 minutes. have i bricked my phone ? if not any way i could probably fix this? will flashing the previous 4.1.2 update work ? your help is greatly appreciated.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Factory reset. Do this every time you go from cm to tw or it'll hang at boot up.

Pull battery, then boot recovery.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] cmfabregas:
After I flashed using odin it wouldn't boot nor it would let me in recovery . I'm guessing the update I flashed was corrupted or something went wrong in the proccess. I could still boot in download mode so I used Samsung Kies instead to get back to stock. It would also get stuck at the Samsung logo but I could boot into recovery this time so I cleared cashed, factory reset and it worked. So yeah that was the problem , I forgot to factory reset before flashing , thanks !
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] eKvin:
I just updated but I have no 3G data connectivity... I've tried using odin to flash using both stock .tar and the root injected .tar but data connectivity is not working via 3G. Anyone else experiencing this problem? I am using Wind T999VVLUEMK5
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] cmfabregas:
When I flashed the stock 4.3 I had to set the APNs manually. Check if that's the problem you're having
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] eKvin:
thanks! that was the problem. odd because usually the apn sets itself up
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] uvt_novice:
It doesn't set itself.

It checks your sim card network and then and reads the build.prop (in the ROM) whether APN settings are in there (should have been included/save by the dev) . If there are, it uses those settings.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] cash2387:
Freaking sweet...just got the OTA to 4.4.2....score..sammobile has the firmware up for download as well
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Ill have it up in my firmware thread shortly. Already uploading them.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] cash2387:
I havent rooted since 4.1.2...all thru the. 4.3 update I was stock..wonder how long it will take for this to get rooted.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Already done.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Rickyfk:
i havent found a root for wind 4.4.2 yet if you have any links can pm or post in a reply.,

thanks
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Just posted it.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2793071
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] X-Nemesis:
Have any of you received a firmware update, about 64MB, for your S3 in the last few days?

I'm getting the prompt but when I select install it fails and directs me towards using KIES.

Is this because I'm rooted and Samsung updates only work on non-rooted phones?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] :
Any resources on SIM unlocking phones? I'd rather not pay the $30 that wind is charging (when I first signed up it was free but after I waited the period of time it went up)..

Should add that I'm running cyanogenmod 11 if that make any difference..
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DupleX01:
Hi there,

Please check out this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2023709

Make sure that you are stock ROM, with custom ROM it won't work.

Good luck!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] :
Ah that's too bad.. I'm not on stock and dont want to go through that back and forth..
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DupleX01:
Gotcha!

You can always find unlocking deals on ebay, etc for the fraction of that $30, that Wind would charge.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] :
Kind of afraid of getting my imei stolen, ie how do i tell a legit service from non?

I wonder if ottawapc.ca is legit.. they wont give me a price unless i put in my imei first.. seems scammy..
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DupleX01:
You could give Cellular Unlock a shot:

http://www.cellunlocker.net/

I had used it a few times with positive results.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] :
20 bucks.. might just do wind..
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] cLogic:
you have to be on stock because it has to be done via the phone dialer

this is how wind would unlock your phone, in store

it is a one-time thing ... once unlocked, it remains un-locked regardless of firmware/rom changes

it is worth a try ... especially if you have a nandroid backup of stock

however, whether it can be unlocked at all depends on the firmware version

I unlocked Mine (sgh-t999v on videotron) while it was on 4.1.2

at one point, 4.3?, samsung removed the ability for the s3 to be unlocked via the phone dialer menu ... so even wind could not unlock it anymore

if your firmware is beyond that point .. then the phone cannot be unlocked

I recommend that however you try ... make sure there is a refund/no-charge policy if unsuccessful

good luck
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] :
Hmm, I was under the impression they'd give you a code that you enter when you put in a different carrier's sim.. Might look into flashing a stock rom..

Thanks for all the replies!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] breadland:
I'm getting an S3 from Wind. I currently have the Optimus 2x. Will the normal Wind sim card from my 2x work with the S3 or do I need to get a micro sim card?

I just want that cleared out before I get the S3 from Wind.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] dakunclear:
I only find that weird for th he first one cause I'm on the fast south east edge of Calgary and I get h+ and not sure about the second one but the third one is crock of **** cause I connect to Rogers and can still make calls in my under ground parking

Sent from my SGH-T999V
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] saffire:
breadland,

you will need a micro SIM..but wind provided me with a SIM ..so I don't see why they won't give you one either.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] saffire:
With regards to the h+, i was only referring to the greater toronto area. For blocks to the service menu, Gonna have to see how many ppl can do it, or is it just me. The third thing, not sure, I tried to manually set it to the wind away network and it wouldnt even connect to it. I will probably be rooting it eventually, I want the trinity kernal, heard the battery life is extended using that kernal, Currently im using JuiceDefender to extend battery life.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] AxAtAx:
Try a different Kernel, I have seen that some for some reason run hotter than others, don't know why, but it worked for me. If it happens on 2-3 I would say return it, could be hardware related.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] dakunclear:
oh okay another note is I turn data off when I don't need it and if you buy the stand for s3 they give you a extra battery I believe it's 50 bucks but it charges the other battery in it so I always have no worries on battery life just go into best buy to buy it and have them price match with memoryexpress.com cause they are 10 bucks cheaper

Sent from my SGH-T999V
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] adslee:
So what exactly happens when we flash over a modem that doesn't work with our T999V? Does it just bootloop and softbrick? Would be nice if someone could make a CWM flashable zip to restore our stock modem if that's the case
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] dakunclear:
Hopefully that would be nice but we prob won't see it any time soon but I agree it would be nice

Sent from my SGH-T999V
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] htc fan89:
I'm geting a away time and home time on my lock screen, kind of weird lol.....anyone else getting that too?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] durvall:
Yeah got it on the weekend was in guelp though...
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ejatds:
all you wind users, hows the coverage? (preferably in the gta)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] sofia-captivate:
Anyone using wind s3 with mobilicity?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] dakunclear:
No but I would imagine that it wouldn't be an issue

Sent from my SGH-T999V
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] dakunclear:
it's great here in Calgary

Sent from my SGH-T999V
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] sofia-captivate:
Mine takes like 5 minutes to register to a network
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] clenh:
Currently on mobilicity, located @ 10 & Eglinton. Reception is very good outside, some parts in my basement I actually get reception and that pretty good.

Sent on my T999V Stock 4.04 faux kernel on mobilicity
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] djide:
Already happened to me. Using a Wind T999V on Tmobile down here in the states. Flashed the new TMO modem.

No bootloop or softbrick, just lost ability to use the radio that phone just displays no service, in the settings - modem is Unknown and *#06# IMEI becomes null/null.

Basically turning the phone into an iPod.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] adslee:
Oh I see... So to restore I assume you just need to revert to a nandroid backup or stock through ODIN?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] idlejoe:
does know where I can find the most stable firmware for my t999? i tried using the cm10 but my phone gets really hot
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] dakunclear:
Yep

Sent from my SGH-T999V
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] prabjeetmaan:
When u flashed tmobile modem in wind phone.it make backup of ur original modem .can u share it. Cuz I flashed the t-mobile modem more than two time and lost the original modem backup.now I'm also experiencing same problem no bootloop and softbrick just got unknown baseband.

If flash factory firmware it make cell radio unstable and lot hicups and unstable data connection.so plz upload the modem backup file .I really need it.

---------- Post added at 10:47 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:43 PM ----------

When u flashed tmobile modem in wind phone.it make backup of ur original modem .can u share it. Cuz I flashed the t-mobile modem more than two time and lost the original modem backup.now I'm also experiencing same problem no bootloop and softbrick just got unknown baseband.

If flash factory firmware it make cell radio unstable and lot hicups and unstable data connection.so plz upload the modem backup file .I really need it.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] djide:
No to restore you have to use the modem.IMG backup created when you flashed the T-Mobile modem using the restoremodem.zip in the OP attacked by wildchild. The modem.zip should be at the root of the internal sdcard

---------- Post added at 12:05 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:03 AM ----------

Am so sorry, thought I sent it to you a while back. Let me upload it to my dropbox and I will send you the link.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] prabjeetmaan:
Have u upload the file.cuz I'm sending my phone to Samsung for repair tomorrow.before that I wanna check the backup file that this thing works or not.plz reply as soon as possible.I'm waiting.

And thanks for help:thumbup:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] windmobileuser:
anyone notice sucky battery on the sgs3 with wind?

I've tried stock rom, stock everything

rooting, using custom kernels that's supposed to be better on battery, found it marginally better, but nothing spectacular.. any ideas?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] aklyrical:
I got 13Hours 62 percent today.. still going.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] dakunclear:
Only time I notice a dip is when I've been playing games with Wi-Fi or days on for 4 hours straight lol so I would say it's prob your battery not the phone

Sent from my SGH-T999V
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] dakunclear:
another thing for you to try is go out and buy the stand for the s3 you can get it at bestbuy its 40 bucks or something like that and it comes with an extra battery...here is the links for it later today since the bestbuy site is being a ***** if you live in calgary go to memoryexpress and this is what you are looking for http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX39837