yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Exel:
If you want root and keep your counter at 0, flash this using ODIN: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1771687

Flashing a pure stock ROM that was officially released by Samsung does not trip the counter.

Download mode is suppose to have a little triangle, our devices don't have the triangle that shows it's modified, it's only the counter.

The counter is used by Samsung in case your phone ever gets messed up and you want to send it to warranty, they can void your warranty because the counter has been tripped.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] jtl_777:
Okay so I'm safe. I used triangle away to reset my counter, wiped my custom rom, flashed the original stock firmware and recovery so now I'm good? sorry for just restating what you said haha I just want to clarify. :)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Exel:
Flashed the original stock firmware, meaning you used ODIN to do so, right?

How did you flash your recovery? Rom Mananger or via ODIN?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] theindywilsons:
Nice

I like this post, very helpful information, may need to reference someone to this later.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] jtl_777:
It was the stock recovery so I think Odin..
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] rage913:
I know that this might see might seem kind of dumb, but I was curious as to times waiting between a copy/paste of your clockwork Mod data. Im moving the whole folder over to my personal hd and its taking for freaking ever. I was curious if this is A. Normal and B. if there is just one simple file i need to back up every time i want to flash a new Rom? Ive already moved my titanium backup over so im set on my apps, but I want to make sure ive got all my bases covered. thanks guys :laugh:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Exel:
Did you make a NANDROID backup? Is that what you're transfering to your desktop?

If not, there's no real need to backup your clockworkmod folder/data.

Things suggested to backup:

NANDROID (Full backup of your ROM, including /system and /data)

Titanium Backup (For apps) (Not suggested if you're going to a completely different based ROM)

Full NV Backup (Holds your IMEI, IMSI, Data settings and much more!)

Not sure what else?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] rage913:
So all I need to do is go into my internal> clockworkmod> backup> then my latest back up (named it ICS October 23 I'm still stock) and that's the only thing I need? I have my TiB folder moved and linked to my Dropbox. So I'm good on that front. As far as the Imie I don't know how to back that up? Where would I go about doing that? Going back to a really nooby question. Go into recovery mode >backup/restore> backup to do a nandroid of the current rom correct? And that should be like the first thing once a rom is flashed and stable? Thanks guys. Appreciate it.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Woody:
Yes

You can find info re: IMEI here

Correct
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Five10legacy:
To Flash Recovery you use Odin but you can also download Goo manager and Rom manager from the Google play store and install them that way. You will need to have root access to do this. If this is your first time flashing then Odin will be your best bet.

For flashing custom roms you do that threw the recovery.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] chassy_8o9:
hello XDA, i recieve a SGS3 model SGH-T999. its rooted and CWM recovery, i want to know what i need to unlock it and to flash the touch CWM or the 4EXT touch (prefer 4EXT) and what do i need to flash a custom ROM, frimwares and all of that? i mean, if there something else than put files into the micro SD and flash it? just dont want to brick this beauty.... I'm no newbie flashing things, but I am newbie with SGS3....thanks in advance.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
You'd only need to unlock the phone if you're going to use it on another network. If you mean unlocking the bootloader, its not locked!

As far as I'm aware, the only recoveries available to us are CWM and TWRP. Both are good but I highly recommend TWRP. Easiest way to install is through GooManager app. Or if you prefer, here is a flashable zip.

http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390169635556425765

For most custom roms, you just flash as you normally would. Check the thread next to this one.

For firmware, I suggest you check my thread for all fw and instructions.

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

Good luck!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] chassy_8o9:
im in another network, so i will need to unlock this phone.... where i can find the correct way to do it. thank you mate and thanks in advance!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
I don't really know that much aboutit, never having had to look into it myself.

What I do know is if you are a current Tmobile customer you can call support and ask for the unlock code. Tell them you're leaving the country for a few weeks. Some people who haven't been with tmobile long have said you may need to call several times before you find someone willing to give you the code.

Otherwise, you will have to buy the unlock code. I think you can get it pretty cheap on ebay.

As far as I know, there is no other way to achieve this right now.

Hope that helps!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] chassy_8o9:
thanks bro i will check that out later, for now i will use ur threat to flash firmwares and then a good rom/kernel...
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] elreaver:
I have a n00b question, but I assume this would be the best spot to ask.

I picked up a SGS3 model SPH L710 for T-Mobile.

It appears that most (if not all) of the SGS3 T-Mobile models are SGH-T999.

Got this from TigerDirect. Browsing the forums it looks like the L710 is for Sprint and T999 is T-Mob.

Any one else on T-Mob using a SPH-L710?

Based on the model number, I guess I should use the Sprint threads posted to root properly correct?

Thanks in advance.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] elreaver:
Disregard my n00b question.

I hadn't received the device yet, so I couldn't look at it.

Vendor was an id10t and had no clue what they were telling me.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Lol! Glad you got it figured out!

Sorry I missed your previous post, but welcome to the fun!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] rogerperk:
I am running JB and what I'd like to do is have a nice desktop when I plug my phone in during the day. I use Kaoler Clock for the night and thats a great program BTW. The existing clock program in Apps is fine but I can't seem to get that to work automatically when I plug it in, only when I turn it on first. I have the Dock thing checked but that does't do what I need apparently. Any suggestions?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] IbbiAnsi:
There is a jellybean update to 4.1 over kies .
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] savagezen:
Thanks so much for this post! Really comprehensive guide :) I shall reference it many times in the future :D
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] 20gritsolutions:
Just saying thank you to CF for the root info
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] jugalk1111:
I live in India, my friend has tmobile S3 phone, i cant use any network.

how do i unlock this phone to use all networks.

Thanks..
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mgbotoe:
Love this, wish I had seen it before...would have made life so much easier
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ksastre1901:
Hi new to this thanks for all the work you and all other developer's do
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] chastro:
Flash...root..which is which?

I'm confused...

back when I had Motorola phones, when they said flashing, it pretty much meant that I could delete undeletable ringtones and wallpapers and games etc, by connecting the mini usb cable and a few little programs on my PC...phones weren’t that complicated then...

my next real phone was the samsung eternity and for that one I just took it into some shop in San Diego where I told some dude and said make it so all these useless undeletable features are gone...and that was that...

Now with this S3 phone, all I want to do is get it to the point where there are no preinstalled widgets or apps or suggested programs blah blah blah. There are like 40 things running in the background at ll times and I cannot no matter what I do uninstall or disable them: Tmobile Music Center....Flipbook...Dropbox...Amazon...Zynga Games...all this kind of nonsense I want off the phone. I'll then decide for myself which mp3 app or photo viewing app I want...

So these terms now..flash...root...ROM...ack..

Which of the things is the one I need to do ? They all seem easy, so Im comfortable doing them myself...but not sure which to do

Thanks!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] naraynar:
THanks for this post & it has real good information for beginners.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ticojpunk:
Rooting is your first job. Just read about the different ways on here and do whichever you feel most comfortable with.

Sent from my iPod while my Android is charging.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] phantomthuggie:
You'll need to root (jailbreak) your phone. Then you can flash (install) a ROM (custom firmware). Custom ROMs usually come de-bloated (useless apps removed).

Just make sure that everything you do is for your phone and carrier.

Transmitted from my SGH-T999.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Exel:
I'll update the OP soon, getting an S3 again. :)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] xdaTizen:
thanks for the info
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] josepresas:
hello im in a bit of an issue, been following you since you were on the tmobile sgs4g

so i had done a back up of the rs12 Rom so i could flash the new miui yes? so after i got bored of miui and wanted to go back to rs12, i went into twrp and tried to restore it. So after its trying to restore it says "failed" so i back to the first page in twrp and it just reboots.. weird right?

so after it boots up its just stuck on the hyperdrive boot screen. im at work so i cant do anything to fix it at the moment. i knew all i had to do was odin back to stock right (root66)? so i did that, everything seemed good, odin said it passed. nope. it got stuck in the samsung screen..

so then i came across this page, downloaded the tar.md5 file you have and tried that one, odin passes it, led light comes on, then nothing it just gets stuck on the glowing samsung boot screen.. any help? thank you so much.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] xHazardx:
Thank you for this thread. It's helped me a lot.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] derricksmash:
yep. i totally did that. hence me being here. lol.

(6month bump...i know)

---------- Post added at 06:59 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:49 AM ----------

yep. i totally did that. hence me being here. lol.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] netfortius:
[Q] Restoring stock non-rooted ROM - diff btw methods

Need to have the phone restored to stock original ROM, non-rooted, for replacement. Presently running root-injected stock ROM. courtesy of mr.Robinson. Have TriangleAway already installed and working - my Q is in regards to the methodology: there is a slight difference between this post and http://mobotechie.com/android/how-to-restore-samsung-galaxy-s3-to-stock-firmware-ultimate-guide. Could anyone comment on which one they'd use?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Just run triangle away and then flash stock firmware. Just when you boot into download mode make sure the counter says 0.

Faster downloads and instructions are also in my firmware thread. See sig.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Mr. 5Theezie:
Thanks for the info Doc. I need that help myself
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] nastynate300:
Thanks
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
I don't know how relevant it may be, but it'd be nice to describe the distinction from SGH-T999L.

Edit: Yes I know the difference. But having to explain to innumerable noobs taxes my patience...:rolleyes:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mightyreal_1:
Please can someone point me in the right direction??

Hi, I am a noob at this but after looking around on the net for a day, I'm already confused...

OK, here's the situation, its fairly simple... I bought a brand new Samsung Galaxy S3 LTE i9305 (UK EE) but want to unlock it.

It is running Android 4.1.2 and therefore "The Trick" doesn't work as it is missing the final option...

1) I have therefore read that I can downgrade it to 4.1.1 and then use the trick...

2) or I could "Root" it....

Which of these is most straight forward. I don't mind Rooting it cos I gather it's not THAT risky...

So far, I've downloaded Odin but don't know what to do with it....I also just want to use Stock ROM and don't know where I can get that... there are too many other ROMs to choose so just want to keep it simple.

Please can someone help?? I realise other people may have asked this question before, so therefore if someone could point me in the right direction and show me a simple and easy to follow guide, I would be most grateful.:good:

Many Thanks in advance!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Aerowinder:
Double post, ignore. Already pointed in proper direction in other thread.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] nviz22:
Can I use any S3 with LTE to work with T-Mobile's network? Which ones work and which ones don't? I had the T999, great phone but no LTE and tried the Nexus 4, which pales in comparison to the S3.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Not sure what you are saying...only the T999L gets LTE. The I535 might work, but not too sure. Most if not all other models won't work.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] nviz22:
Can I use the SGH-1747 with T-Mobile's LTE radio frequencies? If I just put the APN in on a stock S3, would it work?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
If the device uses LTE on Band 4 or Band 17, then yes it should work on T-Mobile networks. As I understand it though, Band 17 is mostly for other carriers devices that peoplr bring to T-Mobile. The performance on that band may not be as good as it is on Band 4. This isn't concrete though, just something I've heard.

Keep in mind too, the device will need to be unlocked. Also that if you go to an area w/o lte coverage, you may not get better than 2 or 3G.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] honey45:
can not delete backup file

hi..

my phone is s3 t999. rooted .

i installed CWM.

i bacup files . 3 or 4 times .

now it is cover my phone memory. i want to remove bacup files from phone memory.

i can not delete manually .have no idea about how to delete.

when i connect to pc. it shows phone memory. it also shows the folder clockwordmode . but there is no file to delete

please help anyone
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] impactor:
I don't understand the statement from the first post.

How is Galaxy S III NOT a I9300? This is its code name!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
I9300 - international model

SGH-T999 - T-Mobile USA Model

SGH-I747 - AT&T US Model

SCH-I535 - Sprint US Model

SPH-I710 - Verizon US Model

And many, many variants of these. The US models are VERY different than the I9300/I9305.

Don't take it the wrong way, but a very simple google search would've got you this and much more info.

Btw, you are in the SGH-T999 forum. This is NOT the I9300 forum.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] impactor:
Thanks for the clarification.

This is exactly where the simple google search brought me ;)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
I know, I do understand that. Happens to a number of people. I was more referring to clearing up your confusion over the model numbers.

And just in case....do not use anything you find in any other s3 forum but the I9300, if that's the model you have. Flash a rom from here to the I9300....hard brick!
[LG Optimus 2x] rawstyle:
Phone model: LG Optimus 2x (P990)

Rooted: Yes, of course.

Rom: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1762494

Hello people!

I need some help restoring my SMS chat with all my friends. I came from the stock LG rom (bought the phone in Denmark, so it's probably some danish/nordic version).

I backed up all my system files + apps using Titanium Backup pro, which included something like "Phone/Messaging Storage (version 4.0.4-eng.tonyp.20120904.052245(SMS/MMS/APN)". After doing so I flashed ParanoidAndroid Build 11 + Hybrid Gapps v2, by first doing factory reset, cache/dalvik cache wipe & battery stats.

I rebooted the phone twice & installed Titanium Backup pro, then went into "Backup/Restore" went down to "Phone/Messaging Storage (version 4.0.4-eng.tonyp.20120904.052245(SMS/MMS/APN)" pressed it and chose restore. It asked what I would like to restore, but I could only choose 'only data'. When that was done, it told me to restart so I did. However, after doing the restart, I keep getting this message:

"Unfortunately, the process com.android.phone has stopped."

The error window started appearing when I went into the SMS app thing, and is still showing even after shutting it down.

I have now done a clean install of ParanoidAndroid again, and I do not have this error anymore.

However when ever I try to restore my Messaging it keeps giving me the same problem.

Help me! What should I do in order to restore my beloved chat log? I got some valuable information there.
[LG Optimus 2x] TrymHansen:
There are several ways.

TB automatically creates an SMS/MMS backup, but it's labeled "Messages". Look for a TB-icon (Yellow star) labeled "Messages" or possibly a translated string. Restore data for that one. Threads with MMSes in them will not show the correct title, however, this will auto-repair itself after you receive an SMS.

Anther way is to go back to your original ROM, and choose "More/Backup data to XML", and store the file on your SD-card or on a cloud-server TB supports, then "Restore data from XML" on your new ROM.
[LG Optimus 2x] muditj14:
Use 'super backup' to restore ur contacts
[LG Optimus 2x] rawstyle:
Thanks for the answer! I got it fixed.
[LG Optimus 2x] rogueFive:
This is exactly what I did, but I'm getting a failure to restore error. any ideas?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ryano2121:
I have been trying to flash the Ninphetamine kernel using Odin but I keep getting a fail. I have verified proper installation of drivers on two different computers. I put the phone in download mode, click on PDA and select the .tar file. I click start, the process gets going, then it fails.

I want to flash this so I can overclock.

I am on stock rooted.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] themadba:
At what stage does it fail?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Also, are you unlocked?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ryano2121:
I was not unlocked. I used EZ Unlocker and tried Ninphetamine again. It worked, but now when I turn the phone on, it shows Samsung quickly then powers off.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Zalithian:
Is that kernel for the Verizon S3?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ryano2121:
Uh oh, good question. I went back to look at it looks like it is for the gsm. Can you direct me to the right way to do this?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Zalithian:
If by GSM you mean the international S3, then you should definitely not try to flash it anymore. Sometimes you can use kernels for ATT or TMobile on the Verizon S3 (but it's not recommended).

NEVER FLASH A NON VERIZON ROM ON YOUR PHONE

If that kernel is indeed for the international version, you should consider yourself lucky your phone still works. Stick to stuff made for the Verizon S3 (code named d2vzw) unless you want a brick. Seriously. Many people have just tried to flash stuff just because it's made for the S3 and it's bad news.

You should check out the KT747, Trinity Kernel, Cleankernel (here in Original Android Dev) or leankernel over at rootzwiki if you want to overclock.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] amandalouise:
Hi was wondering if any 1 could help me I'm on paranoid cm10 jb 2.14 and I'm having a issue with my battery draining I have tryed hydracore4.3b and anidroid 0.6 but still has not solved the problem I only get about 2 hours max out of a full battery

thanks
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] msedek:
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[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LordManhattan:
Since you're on 4.1, i bet it's the annoying media_scanner "bug".

Solution #1:

- Install Rescan Media from the Play Store and disable media scanner (A pain in the ass after one day)

Solution #2:

- Remove big photo albums (100+ photos), remove games and delete directories with a lot of files (check /android/data after you've uninstalled apps/games)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] baz77:
q/a section go there search wakelocks thread and read about memory leak

you shouldnt be doing jb if you dont know basics buddy as its under development
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] noneym86:
How can I disable the media scanner if I may ask? Thanks.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sine.:
You may want to follow the instruction you just quoted.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] baz77:
Go to settings, apps, navigate to all, scroll down to media something, click on it, select stop, select disable.

That or use a freeze procedure from titanium backuo or romtoolbox pro. Backup app before freezing thought :)

Many ways to Rome should one not work :)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] noneym86:
I attempted to do just that before I asked but all I got is media storage, no media scanner or anything similar.

Thanks for your response.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] baz77:
just checked rescan media root. That app disables it for you :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] ZiadBaasiri:
Hello all

the location on google maps on galaxy S3 is never accurate i live in Paris and i used to use google maps on galaxy S2 and it used to work completely fine both on WIFI and Mobile data ... but now with S3 on mobile data its never good i got lost a lot because of it lol

every time i am in Street X the google maps say am in Street Y .. and Y is paralleled to X or at least 500 meters far from exact location

its really annoying if it werent working perfect with S2 i wouldnt complain ... any suggestions is appreciated

thanks in advance
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] G U C C I:
At least yours is only 500 meters, my location says that I am about 50 miles from my house! And I too had the S2 and the location worked perfectly fine!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] ZiadBaasiri:
lol one time I was walking in paris , France and I opened google maps my location was Huston , Texas lol

Happened only one time

So how can we get a solution ?
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] 18th.abn:
Trying to get some outside awareness of our root bounty.....go bump this thread:beer:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=31881759
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] quarlow:
What thread?

Sent from my HOCKS

Edit: ahh... That one
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] gunnyman:
Oh-Tay
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] jfellon:
Bump also
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] drummaniac83:
Bumpy bump
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] Root-Maniac:
Bump again
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] 18th.abn:
Bumping it???
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] NJGSII:
Just bumped it.

Getting my new phone tomorrow and it's more than likely going to have the update on it. I'm tired of using my little brother's 4S lol.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] Kole_Ackerson:
Bump! I'm feeling we are so close!
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] PeartFan40:
Please limit the bumps to one every 24 hours. ;)

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

"If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice"
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] 18th.abn:
Roger that:)
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] TonyBoes:
Are there any particular individuals that we might approach directly to ask for help? People who do this stuff for the challenge it presents?
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] ackliph:
I have an idea. Are there any Chinese dev sites we could petition to that might just have an HTC employee willing to leak us out some root love for the bounty? Or maybe they could help with the S-Off/Bootloader locks? Just a thought.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] superchilpil:
Well apparently there is a site that offers s off for every one series phone

It costs ¥200 but no one wants to try it