yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] madbat99:
That "t" model is a little different in that it has different radios than the regular s3. Team octos has a rom (marshmallow) built just for it. It's in the s3 section. I'll get you a link if you want. It's the build for d2refreshspr.

As for root, if you've ever rooted a samsung, it's the same. Get odin on PC. Use odin to flash twrp, use twrp to flash SuperSU. Get twrp right from their site, the one for d2spr.

If you need more instructions or links, I can help. Others will help as well.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Mablemae:
TWRP not showing a backup or restore

I have a Sprint galaxy s 3 that I bought on eBay, and it has TWRP on it. I have been all over your site as well as galaxys3root.com finding enough to have done a full backup to internal memory and root it with supersu. Then on galaxys3root.com, I found a download for what I assume is an updated version of twrp and flashed it using flashify app. When I reboot to recovery, it doesn't show that I have anything to restore or back up. I have the twrp manager app, and it doesn't detect a recovery software. I want to install a custom rom but not if I can't backup what I have now. I am very much a noob. I only heard of all this because I tried to download an update and ended up in twrp. I have only learned this little bit in the last few days. I have to thank y'all for taking time out to help people like me. Y'all are awesome! !
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] madbat99:
First, make sure you truly have the proper updated version of twrp. Get it right from their site here

That's the page for the sprint s3. Get the newest version on that page. If you're using odin to install it, get the .tar file. If you're using flashify get the .img file.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Mablemae:
Did that and it asked if I wanted to reboot. I said yes but it only will flash Samsung and recovery loading then go black again
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] sredaolpXemaG:
Stuck in a bootloop

So i have been at this a few days now and i am still stuck. I have a sprint galaxy s3 that is ran through boost mobile and I ended up getting it stuck in a bootloop when trying to flash a custom rom. I watched a few videos in youtube telling me to flash a new .tar file with odin but when i do this happens...

<ID:0/003> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> ALL_SPT_L710TVPU0ANF4_L710TSPT0ANF4_1683363_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..

<ID:0/003> File analysis..

<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/003> Initialzation..

<ID:0/003> Set PIT file..

<ID:0/003> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!

<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/003> aboot.mbn

<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/003> FAIL! (Auth)

<ID:0/003>

<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

Im completely stumped. I know a little about this kind of stuff but never really got into it. I really need help.

Thanks in advanced, sredaolpXemaG :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Anshuumaan:
Is there a way to "forensically" discriminate between real and fake call log entries in the Android call log database? Since there are many free apps to generate fake call log entries on Android
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bilgerryan:
You can't Odin an older version than what you're already on.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] tazfanatic:
Also make sure you are using a BlackBerry cable when ever you are using Odin!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Mablemae:
[Q] can any ROM be installed without a computer; uninstall bloatware?

I have gs3 , and I want jelly bean. I don't have a computer, but phone is rooted and has latest version of TWRP as well as TWRP manager app and flashify. In the simplest language possible, (1) how do I know which jelly bean I need and how to install/flash it? (2) is it better to backup my system to internal memory or sd card? (3) if I don't back my apps, will it cause problems other than having to start over with game scores? (3) if I get rid of the Google apps I don't use, will it affect how the Google apps I keep run?

Tyanks in advance. I agree with the woman who suggested the "adopt-a-noob" program. Have senior members volunteer to take shifts watching the noob posts 24 hours for quick responses. Then as we grow, we can pay it forward by helping with what we can until we have everyone who has time taking sections and shifts to pay it all forward. I'm absolutely interested in getting quick answers then sticking around to help with what I can. This site and the TWRP on G+ have been so helpful, and I want to pay it forward. Sorry for the long post:eek:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] madbat99:
Looks like it has jellybean already. 4.1.2 is jellybean. The latest jellybean is 4.3, but it must be for the sprint s3. Waaaay outdated. Full of security risks. I would recommend backup any important apps with titanium backup or similar, and update to at least the latest KitKat.

Twrp manager app is fairly useless.

As far as Google apps, don't get rid of play store or Google play services. It really depends which ones you want and which ones you don't how they will affect each other.

Your system backups can go on either, but I prefer to put them on external sd.

Without a pc , updating a rooted phone is tough, you need a pc and odin.

You can try jellybean custom roms, there are a few in the sprint s3 Android development section.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Mablemae:
Not what I wanted to hear, but definitely answered the most important question about rom.

I'm all about simplifying and not having clutter. If I have all this authority over my phone and custom programming at my command, then I want my system to be clean and free of unnecessary stuff. If the phone doesn't need it to run properly, and I don't need or use it, then why should it be there. Does that make sense?

I don't want to get rid of google services that are needed by the phone. I only want to get rid of google books, music, newsstand, wallet, those things because I don't have any use for them, and they take up space that could be used for something I do need. So, how do I get rid of them?

And while you're here, is it a bad time to ask about Samsung push, link, and music/media hub? Do I need those for the phone to work?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bilgerryan:
No you don't need any of those to run your system. I have a debloater in the General section that is customizable (you may have to scroll down a little bit, I don't have this device anymore). Just follow the instructions and you can delete whatever you want and plenty of recommendations on what is removable.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] madbat99:
I had to edit my post, I wrote "can't try jellybean roms" meant to say "can". Sorry.

And, as always, Bilgeryan is right on the money. All of those are removable.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Merudo:
Is NFC supported by the Sprint Galaxy S3 Phone? I can't find a straightforward answer.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bilgerryan:
Just fired mine up and yes it does, never used it, but there is a toggle for it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] cajunlibra:
I have a Sprint GS3 that I'm planning on using as a media device only so the only radios I care about are WiFi and BT. Does it matter whether I choose the right variant when picking a Rom since I'm not worried about sprint compatibility?

Tia.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] sp1ke0kill3r:
Crash Test Dummy

Samsung Galaxy 3 SPH l710 d2spr

running aicp_d2spr_mm-11.0-NIGHTLY-20160709

last Saturday while using GPS the phone shut down.

later it started crashing. It would not get beyond the splash screen.

I could get into recovery(Philz) with no issues, but It was giving me root broken or

missing error mssg.

Tried to reflash recovery with no luck. Later I tried restoring defaults which seemed to fix the problem since i wasn't getting that error anymore. Thinking my problem might have to do with file corruption, I reflashed the ROM. Still crashing. I decided to return to stock, but the problem persists. I get to the Sprint logo and the phone crashes. It's been somewhat inconsistent. Sometimes I get to the launcher before it

crashes, but since I've gone back to stock.

Apart from Flashing last monday, I have not made any changes.

Suspecting a hardware issue. Any ideas?

P.S Did Factory reset with both installs. no luck﻿

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] remotehugger:
I think it's our aging S3's - lol - I'm running Wicked rom on my VM S3 and I'm getting the same types of issues - freezing - reboots - apps freezing - phone has been getting very hot lately - think it's time to retire the old girl - lol -

Tapped in from my Wicked S3
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Mablemae:
My phone suddenly won't vibrate anymore. Does that "go out" or could it be a software issue? I recently had wipe and reinstall my rom and tried a different kernel available with it. I did a clean install btw. In TWRP, I checked the vibration settings, and they haven't changed
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bilgerryan:
What ROM and kernel? Yes, it can "go out".
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bilgerryan:
I would Odin stock to make sure it's not a hardware issue, stock firmware can be found at www.sammobile.com
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] marti2003:
I have a galaxy S3 with stock 4.3 android and when I record my screen (with root) on any app the fps is near 3 on my full resolution 720p. How can I record normally my screen?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] The_Dumbest_noob:
i have flashed a rom that messed up my esn/imei and now my spc/msl will not work...

so i have a couple of questions....

1.) HOW do i get my spc/msl as none of the apps i found will work.. i get error message "spc not found"

i have the default spc from boostmobile but it does not work... netiher does the "000000" that i changed it too... when i try to use cdma workshop, dfs, or any other pc tool to edit spc i get the error message spc/msl not found

2.) how do i get my esn/imei to match whats under the battery?? i dont know how it got changed to begin with
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bilgerryan:
Flash stock tar through Odin, you can find stock tars at www.sammobile.com.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] xxclubmaniacxx:
Does anybody know how to get xposed to work on CyanogenMod 12.1 lollipop 5.1.1 for Sprint S3 running? Every time I do it my phone just gets stuck on the boot animations screen.:confused:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] madbat99:
It should work right away. Make sure you're using version for sdk 22. Wipe cache and dalvik and should work.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bnothingp:
Bluetooth audio suddenly stopped working.

After hours of troubleshooting I have determined the problem to be with my phone. Yes the headphones work, no my phone will not send audio to any other bluetooth device.

I don't know what would cause my phone to connect to bluetooth but not send audio.

If I play music on my phone first then turn on my headphones, the headphones go through the usual connecting thing then I get a quick 1/4 second blip of audio then nothing.

I have tried factory resetting my phone, didn't fix it.

STOCK SPH-L710

Software: L710VPUDOH1

Harware: L710.14

4.4.2

Build: KOT49H.L710VPUDOH1

Is there anything I can do?

Thanks - B
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bilgerryan:
Odin the stock firmware is about your only other option.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bnothingp:
Trying that today. Thanks. Has it become harder to root?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bnothingp:
Odin stock firmware fixed the bluetooth bug!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bilgerryan:
Same method to root
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mobil11030:
OK so I have an L710T running Oct-M. I've been using it on RingPlus. Can this GS3 be used on Straight Talk? Straight Talk appears to be using Sprint towers also now. I ran IMEI on ST's device checker and says its compatible.

I am thinking this is what I have to do after activating the phone with Straight Talk:

-ODIN back to stock

-Update PRL and Profile

-Flash back to Oct-M

Is that right?

Thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] geting2seeall:
I have an sph l710t / galaxy 3 i used root king apk one click root .how do i get rid of the binary for it and switch to super su
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bilgerryan:
Either use SuperSU Me or start over and root it properly by flashing CF Auto Root or TWRP in Odin.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] paridoth:
ok so it's been a while since I messed with my gs3, I have an old version of CM on it right now, I want to use it as a backup phone while I send my main phone in for repairs. If i recall correctly I can't simply switch to it on the sprint website, I have to have the stock rom on it and then do some kind of update that isn't available on a custom rom. Am I remembering that correctly? if so where do I start to get the stock rom on it so I can get it activated and then get something modern like lineagos on it? I have a unloacked bootloader/recovery on it. thanks for the help!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bilgerryan:
Any TouchWiz ROM will do. The activation part is pretty much all that is needed. Then you can switch to whatever ROM you want (I haven't had this device for a few years but I know that much). You can just make a backup before switching to TouchWiz and then restore the backup after activating if you want to keep it simple.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] paridoth:
thank you for the reply :) is there a rom i can just flash through recovery? I don't have odin and would rather not mess with it if I dont have too.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bilgerryan:
I've heard good things about Wicked X ?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] paridoth:
haha cool I'll check it out! thanks!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] paridoth:
ok got my stock rom flahshed via odin and get my phone activated, so now I'm looking to go back to a custom rom, I see the twrp recovery in android development but is there an odin flashable twrp somewhere? I dont have root or a custom recovery so I would need to flash a custom recovery via odin before i can flash a custom rom right?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bilgerryan:
Yes. Go to https://twrp.me and go to your device and look for a download that ends in ".tar".
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] CoMpKiNg1968:
I Need a Updated as Current as Possible of True and proved Root Method

Hello Guys!,

I am a newbie on this Rooting Method even though I have been in the IT field for 22 yrs. and know My way around computer equipment and systems. I am also a new member here on XDA, and wow, what a great site all of you have created. I have actually Rooted my first phone which was a cheap ZTE N817, which i didnt care if i bricked it or what, It was a good one to experiment with, and with following a forum post which i cant remember now where i was, I was able to Root it with SuperSu and I used TWRP as the recovery. I have an old S3, witch i still use for now, but it seriously needs an updated version of Android because alot of the newer apps i use, crash or won't even load. I have no choice right now on getting a different phone with my carrier, which is junk too. (Qlink) Please I need a senior member to give me a tried and true Root using any good App, but I really wanna kinda stick with TWRP as my recovery because i am fimiliar with how it works and i know it's pretty good. Below I will list my info of my Sprint version of the S3 for any and Current Upgraded Root Method and possible a Tried and True ROM. I would really like a good Mashmallow Rom , if not the Lollipop 5.1 would work. Thanks soo much Guys i appreciate all the info and current links to what I need please!!

Larry

Android Version: 4.4.2

Baseband version: L710VPUDOH1

Kernel Version: 3.4.0-2851177

Build Number: KOT49H.L710VPUDOH1

SE for Android Status: Enforcing SEPF_SPH-L710_4.4.2_0032

Wed Oct 15 19:24 2014

Hardware Version: L710.14
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] madbat99:
Easy. You need Odin and a PC. Use Odin to flash twrp. You can get a twrp tar from the official site. Then use twrp to flash anything you want (SuperSU, magisk, or a custom rom.) There are a few nougat ROMs out there. Lineage has ended support for the s3. Your device codename is D2Spr. So use that on twrp.me to find it.

You can get Odin in this thread. Don't use anything else in that thread, since all other files are outdated.

twrp

There are no more one click root apps, gotta do the work.

Download the twrp.tar for d2spr

Open Odin on PC

Boot phone to Odin mode , from powered off, hold power+volume down+ home button all at once. Once it boots to Odin mode and Odin is running on PC, plug in the phone to pc.

Wait till Odin says "added" in the box.

Click on AP in odin, then navigate to where to have the twrp.tar on your PC.

Make sure f.reset or auto reboot are not checked

Once it's loaded, click Start.

Wait till it's done. Don't let phone reboot

Unplug the phone, pull the battery

Put it back in.

Boot directly to twrp by (while still powered off) holding power + volume UP + home.

Make a backup of unrooted clean system and boot.

Now you can flash whatever root solution you like (SuperSU, magisk, etc.)

That's rooted stock.

Now you can flash a rom if you want.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] CoMpKiNg1968:
Thanks so much Madbat for taking the time to reply with a good easy way to Root my lacking Sprint S3. The instructions are basically point on..but my phone and the buttons at first didn't want to do what I needed to do...It took a few times but finally got it all in and rooted..and figured out a few minor tricks on my phones fail. The button sequence works better if you first hold down the home..then the volume UP or Down depending what mode your going into..then press the power..as you feel the little vibration and you first get a glimpse of the Galaxy S logo screen..let off the power while you continue holding the other 2 until you actually see the bootloader appear. That I think held my first attempts as failures..and try it again..lol I really do appreciate it Madbat!

My next step would be a good solid ROM I would really like a 6.0 Mashmallow if possible. IF you know of a good one...please let me know.

Good night! Thanks!!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] madbat99:
Marshmallow is hard to find these days. here is Exodus marshmallow. Those are pretty outdated though. Use any 6.x gapps you want. Nougat ROMs are a little easier to find. Octos is a good one.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] 2Tone23:
Hello, I'm wondering if they made any advancement on the Samfail root method for the Note 8 AT&T version. I'm finding that I'm running into circumstances where I need to be able to flash a zip. This is still not possible, correct?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] madbat99:
This is the sprint S3 thread. You may have more luck asking in your device's and carrier's forum.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] 2Tone23:
You're probably right MadBat99. :) Thanks a lot my friend.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Cobbadan:
Lost Property phone unlock

Posted in the wrong place

Can't see how to delete

Nothing to see here
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Biomusic:
Ok this may soubd idiotic, already is i suppose, but would we get the update 4.2 jellybean?

Asian Powaa!?!?!?!?!?

From sprint gs3
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] teh roxxorz:
You will, eventually. Wait a lil bit.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] ronievo81:
JellyBomb download errors

Hello. I'm trying to download JellyBomb Dom Rom on my rooted Galaxy SIII SPH-L710 and the download takes forever to load then when I try to copy it into my internal or sd card it gives error message. I successfully download and installed CM10 nightly now I want to check out JellyBomb Dom. Please help!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] ronievo81:
screen shot
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] ivcesar:
Why cant I get a gf :( that like rooting? Hahahs jk jk or am I?

On a serious note this a good thread I wish this would of been around when I started waaaa haha

---------- Post added at 07:25 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:23 PM ----------

You have wifi right ? Simple solution download from your phone will save directly to your sd or internal save the traffer problems. And other thing try a different usb cable, battery pull an try again
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] snehil93:
This is because the file you have downloaded is corrupt or broken! Try to redownload! Or download from somewhere else for instance your phone....
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] ronievo81:
thank you, ill try it out
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] ivcesar:
Im sorry but thats a solution. To a bad flash not why the device is being disconnected, here 3 simple solutions one re install drivers and use a different usb cable or connection. 2 download the rom directly from your phone over Wi-Fi so you wont have any issue then you flash profit. You avoid doing step 1. 3 battery pull an usb cable (not sure if I would work) best solution is step two
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] ronievo81:
I can't do anything now! I got a screen saying firmware upgrade encountered an issue. After playing with it now I'm able to get to the download screen HOWEVER nothing will load because I can't get to the debugger option.... please share any information you have. I'm not sure how I went so wrong with this one the first root i did was very smooth! :crying:

---------- Post added at 10:03 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:53 PM ----------

I can't do anything now! I got a screen saying firmware upgrade encountered an issue. After playing with it now I'm able to get to the download screen HOWEVER nothing will load because I can't get to the debugger option.... please share any information you have. I'm not sure how I went so wrong with this one the first root i did was very smooth! :crying:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] billard412:
aw man its bricked now. It can't be fixed... Haha had to do it. Love messin with ppl who dont search first. Plug it in on that error screen and run the rooted one click from here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2017470
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] shadricksimms:
Does anyone have a good guide to flash to boost using dfs cdma tool? Does anyone know the steps to take with this program pm me Plz
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] calebsb:
How can you flash a new system ui to sprint freegs3 ROM? Do you wipe cash/dalvik and system? The thread that has the mods to flash doesn't go into that detail.

Never mind I got it :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] disneytoy:
Can someone point me to a video or info and turning on and using different accelerometer features. Other than turning the screen, The double tap on the top of the phone, or any tilting things don't work. I'd like to see what I can do.

Also, other than pinch to zoom, swipe for notification, or turning pages, how can I learn any other gestures.

Thanks.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] studentjunk:
settings/motion has a list of the different motions built into tw
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] CyberGmonster:
Here's my NOOB question:what::D

I'm currently using CM10.1 nightly but I think I'm ready to just go back to factory ROM mainly due to the iffy JB 4.2 camera that's in CM10.1. So here's my noob question. Before I installed CM I backed up my factory ROM using rom manager. However, when I try to restore my back up from rom manager nothing happens. So I tried to flash from recovery just the same way how I flashed CM but that doesn't work either because the file that's been backed up and saved is not a zip file. So how in the heck am I supposed to restore my backed up factory ROM?

If for any reason I can't, is there another way to restore my sprint factory JB 4.1.1?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] calebsb:
Check out qbking77 YouTube channel to get the stock sprint ROM jb 4.1.1
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] CyberGmonster:
Thanks. I will check it out.:thumbup:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] calebsb:
Yep