yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ronin4740:
The full version worked for me where the update would not.

Longer version of the story:

I did try updating using the OTA downloaded here and from TMo using Mobile Odin Pro. It complained about a kernel difference. I told it to continue and it did, leaving me with a phone which would not boot.

I restored from the NANDROID I took prior to attempting this and then used Mobile Odin Pro to push the full version.

The original ROM was stock and I used the S3 Toolkit to root it. Maybe that modified the kernel in such a way that it wouldn't update even after I used OTARootKeeper to temp unroot?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] razielpr:
i odin the official update and then the root66 when phone booted i still have all my apps with my configurations nothing changed only supersu was added but when i oppened it it says that there is no su binary installed and supersu cannot install it this is a problem.what im i doing wrong???
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mrRobinson:
not sure what you mean by odin the official and then the root66....

just odin the root66, it is the official update just with root.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Spidey01:
The full sized ODIN's are the full OS, no OTA patch. It's just like unpacking the whole OS. Where as the OTA just updates what it needs to.

Different matter, I flashed from root66 LJ4 firmware to the stock LJ4 in ODIN the other day and I have no idea of how to remove it....lol. Leaving me with the choice do I want the new root66, the new stock, or do I want the OTA.

The reason I "Unrooted" was because SuperUser has been giving me pop ups about root being granted lately, to shell, and no details about the command run or what application triggered it, and I'm not in a position to reset/wipe. It's probably just Nova launcher.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Shayd93:
Terrible OP post is terrible
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mrRobinson:
just try the latest root66. it is a new supersu app.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Then you have my permission to move along elsewhere.

In the future if you apply a small amount of "people skills" and provide constructive criticism, perhaps people might take you a little seriously.

At this point im assuming you dont have a clue as to what is provided here, since you had nothing worth reading to add.

I have always been happy to incorporate suggestions from others, but if you dont want to take the time to help make it better, then you should realize posting anything at all is just a waste of your time!

Remember, People Skills! Constructive Criticism!

Still just tryin to help you!

In fact I see you have had nothing but problems updating. Coulda been solved much easier....oh well.

Good luck with future endeavors!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DigitalUnderground:
Worked for me :rolleyes:

Thanks again Doc

Sent from my

Stock Jellybean SGS3
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] titaneds73:
first of all good guide DocHoliday77,i have a couple of questions if you have some time im coming from the s2 to the s3,i bought my phone off swappa already had aokp on it and while i like aokp very much the problem is that i need to unlock my phone to use with at&t,

my first question is do i need the stock firmware to unlock this phone and second if i do can i unlock it with the root66 firmware does it matter if i have a rooted rom to unlock the phone,i apologize if this is off topic but ive been on xda all day trying to find the answer and your thread is the best one i have found so far that is up to date. thank you for your time.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] nviz22:
What is the difference between the OTA Update and the leaked one from September? Can I just flash the OTA on Clockwork Mod? Wouldn't I lose my root access and my free Wi-Fi Hotspots and Tethering?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] accordex:
Hi, I cannot find a guide anywhere to restoring my phone to factory. I know I can odin a FW but that'll keep the TWRP right? I want to be able to ODIN the official JB from today, and have my phone unrooted, with Samsung recovery as if it was from the factory. How do I achieve this? I'd like to be able to sell the phone, if I do decide to, and the buyer be able to receive OTA's without problems, and me be able to simply factory reset before I ship.

Currently on a custom ICS rom, will there be kernel ect. issues if I odin the new JB?

Also I would like to delete eveything, I have everything backed up...is re-partition an option on the GS3 like it was on the vibrant? Haven't seen any PIT files around :)

Thanks in advance.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Not sure. The only thing I could think of is possible driver vs O/S version issues..... Though that still doesnt make sense to me...

Actually, is it possible the laptop is attempting to enter Stand By/Hibernate while Odin is flashing? If it hits its timeout for this, perhaps it is causing the failure and the failure is causing the tripped counter. A shot in the dark, but its all I can think of right now.

Negative. Only the firmware under the root66 heading is pre-rooted. MrRobinson has not released NC2's root66 yet.

MrRobinson should release this soon.

LJC is right below MD5.

UVDLJA - UVDLJC

If you are meaning the UVUEMJC firmware, no I do not have the OTA for this right now. I can try to get it, but it will be later before I can actually put the time in. Honestly, I was not planning on continuing with posting the OTA's since I dont recommend using them, and I don't think there are many who do. Using the full firmware is a much better option IMO.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] beto0216:
aah ok its all good i stilfl couldnt flash it on my phone for some reason, i tried mobile odin and also cwm
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
If you have changed anything on the /system of your device, the ota will fail. Also, your recovery, bootloader, modem, etc, all have to be the correct build or it will fail. It's one reason I don't really recommend updating this way. Flashing the firmware via Odin is cleaner, easier, safer, etc. IMO.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] cccheel:
Question

After having my GS3 for close to a year and a half, during which time I flashed countless ROMs, I'm wondering if I should do a flash to stock to "clean out the cobwebs." I want to make sure I am doing this correctly (I haven't used Odin in a while)>

I am currently rooted and on a 4.4.2-based ROM (PA Beta 2).

Should I be flashing Root66 and then updating OTA to 4.3 from TMO? Flashing something different? For my next RMO, I am looking for stability over everything else, preferably AOSP-based. Thanks in advance.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
I haven't had a chance to link it yet, but Mr Robinson has released root66 for NC2. Just click on the root66 heading to go to his thread. If you want the latest firmware, this is your best option imo.

Also, imo, you won't get as stable as any stock based rom with aosp/cm. But everyone has their preference.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
OP Updated!!!

Updated OP to include the following:

Root66

T999L - UVUBNC1

T999V - VLUEMK5 (Wind, Mobilicity, Videotron)

Official Unrooted FW

T999L - UVUBNC1

I will add the latest T999N Official firmware (UVUBNC1) later on. Still trying to download it.

Edit: Added T999N Official Firmware build UVUBNC1.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] passtheknowledge:
I prefer mobile Odin but not every is comfortable with that. Just use regular Odin is the best way anyway.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Mobile Odin doesn't flash the full firmware though. Only system, kernel, recovery, and modem. It can't flash the bootloaders and other partitions.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] adeptustech:
Actually the new 3.09 can.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
I think you are talking about regular PC Odin, which has always been able to flash all parts of the firmware. Mobile Odin is a root app by chainfire.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] the00guy:
Hey guys. Maybe someone can point me in the right direction. Since we can triangle away the counter from 4.1.1 and earlier which I am still running to avoid the knox bootloader, has anyone made a stock 4.3 rom and radio de-knoxed? Dr Holiday and Mr Robinson seem to have the only stock roms out there but they have knox unfortunately. Thanks!!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Saranhi's StockMod is probably what you want.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] the00guy:
Thanks Doc! I was just wondering to play around with the new stuff and greatly appreciate all the work you put into these Roms.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] adeptustech:
Can you send me a link to saranhi's stockmod?

sent from my SGS3 T999L
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
If its not on page 1, its prob toward top of page 2.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DrKaotica:
Odin is hanging on the step up connection phase.

I am actually a sprint user but i am attempting to unbrick a co-workers t-mob device.

Just to be safe i am using the odin and firmware from the OP.

Anyone have any ideas? its the T999 model
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Did you remove the sdcard after booting up?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DrKaotica:
The phone is bricked, no SD card in it. I don't get past the Samsung galaxy s III boot logo.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Oh when you said you tried to unbrick , I thought you meant with the debrick method.

If its hanging at boot, boot into recovery and factory reset. Almost always fixes it.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DrKaotica:
Ah I got ya..

Yeah I'm trying to use Odin..

Unfortunately it won't go into recovery via vol up + home + power.

She took an OTA update and it failed during the install.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
You are supposed to put in Download mode not recovery for Odin.\

For Recovery if its not going there, reflash Recovery via Odin
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DrKaotica:
Oh, I'm aware, i had the phone in download mode when i tried to odin.

I was responding to the guy who responded to my last post about booting into recovery and factory resetting. I was letting him know i can't get it into recovery.

I think maybe USB port is semi-borked.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
Try Reflashing the Recovery.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
You can try the debrick method, but if its making it to the samsung logo it may not help. Try booting safe mode by holding volume down while booting up.

While in download mode check device manager on the pc. What does it say is connected?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Didnt see perseus' post, sorry. I agree, try flashing recovery only in odin to see if it takes.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] SeanFloyd:
Hey guys I am having some trouble.

I am trying to Odin from the Beanstock 4.4 Rom to stock and I keep getting stuck on the Samsung screen. I used root66_TMO_T999UVUENC2.tar.md5 and it even went to the "Android upgrading apps" screen and then went right back to the Samsung screen. The hard keys are even lighting up but it is hung on the Samsung logo.

I tried flashing numerous Root66 firmwares and non-rooted firmware and the best I can get is to the Samsung screen, some of them won't even successfully load in Odin.

Any suggestions guys? I'd really appreciate some help, mega props in advance.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] SeanFloyd:
You already knew this but you are the man, thanks so much. :good:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
You are quite welcome! Problem is data is incompatible between touchwiz and cm/aosp type roms. Thats what causes it to hang at boot. Just so you know for the future!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] rafik23:
hi ,

i have only 1 question : is possible to upgrade T999UVDLJC with	T999UVUEMJC or T999UVUENC2 ?

Thanx for help me
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Yes. Though you may have to factory reset if you run into issues. Yours is from several updates back I think so some data may not be entirely compatible with the latest build.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] rafik23:
Is this answer for me? thx
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Yup.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] rafik23:
orginaly was baseband T999UVDLJC , if i flash it with odin and baseband T999UVUENC2 , do you think it works without issues ? is the hardware same ?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
Yes same hardware SGH-T999 AKA D2TMO AKA Samsung Galaxy S3 T-Mobile.

It will work just fine.

P.S. - Do please read up on some of the (un)features of latest bootloader before you update.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
And the firmware includes the modem, no need to update it separately.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] rafik23:
hi ,

the operation has been completed successful only i have loose the root , thx for help
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Did you flash the regular firmware or the root66 firmware?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] patcal:
I have this 4.3 that Doc did I think from December without Knox, T999L_4.3_UVUBMK4_deodexed_KnoxFREE.zip. Is the T999LUVUBNC1 update from March totally stock or does it have Knox removed? I am rooted but still mostly stock on my T999L. Thanks.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
The NC1 update most likely has Knox. I am not sure as I don't have the L variant. to my knowledge, the good Doc has not yet posted a Knox free version of this update. I want to be proven wrong. :D:p
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Root66 should be knox free.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] patcal:
Since my warranty bit is already set, does knox really matter? If so, I would probably wait for someone to remove it.

Pat
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Nope, since its already tripped, you may as well pretend its not even there anymore, imo anyway. I wouldn't expect us to ever see a way to reset it so flash away!

And in case you didnt see my last post, root66 is knox free. But this has no bearing on the warrant bit (aka knox counter). But as I said, that probably wont matter to you anymore anyway.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
You could try the De-Knox script in that case. But then as Doc said, its probably knox free anyway.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ricanbandit:
Hey there team, hate to post this newbie like question. But I just flashed T999UVUENC2 via odin to my S3. Now I am stuck at samsung logo for over 30 minutes. I tried to take out battery and reboot, but nothing It simply goes through the animation to the logo then hangs

I tried to get back into DL mode to odin again (pwr, home, vol down) but will not go into dload mode.

Thoughts? I am readin all over the place, but just in case someone has encountered this. Thanks in advance for the replies

BTW Odin does recognize it when I plug it into usb, anyway I can force dload mode? Tried KIES as well, no love doesn't recognize device
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ricanbandit:
Thanks. tried to do that but it would not let me go into recovery either. Unplugged bat and left it like that for 30 mins. Came back and was able to go into recovery and reset. All good now thanks. This one now goes to my daughter as my S5 just got here yesterday!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] rafik23:
i use the regular firmware.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
That doesnt include root. Use the root66 firmware instead. Its rooted with knox removed.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] adeptustech:
Has anyone lost root on this Rom?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
????????

This isnt a rom thread. It contains both pure stock and rooted firmwares.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Can someone using either stock or root66 firmware go into messaging settings and telk me if you see anything for EAS Alerts (weather, amber alerts, presidential alerts).

My area is supposed to get hammered with severe weather throughout tonight and I noticed its gone. Need to know if its the rom im on or if it was removed from stock.

Thanks!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
My Wife's phone has 4.3 from StockMod. The feature has gone after that update. Before that, with MD5 Messaging, it used to be there.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Well that sucks! I know lots of people complained about it but I personally thought it was a good feature to have. I wonder now if this is on all the Samsung devices. I was with my mom when hers went off yesterday so I know HTC still has it. (Unless she hasnt updated to their latest).

I want to look into this more but im guessing id probably be wasting my time....

Wasnt this a requirement added to FCC regs recently? That all new devices be able to receive EAS alerts?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
Yes its indeed a Requirement. But its an Advisory (I think) and not mandatory. Could be why Samsung Dropped it. Google Edition devices or Nexus don't have it either.

You could try the APK from Prior firmware. Not sure if that will play well.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] masondoctorjt:
Maybe because Google now sends important alerts, so they feel it's not needed?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
I somehow doubt that. Such alerts are mandated to be Either in SMS form or Cellular Tower Alerts.

You can't be sure Google Now is present on each phone and is supported. Its not default in Samsung TW Framework.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
FYI

I just flashed back to stock and EAS Alert settings are back. I guess one of the mods done to the sms/mms was removing it.

I do agree with some that it should allow us to configure quiet hours for certain alerts, bust aside from that I just don't see any good reason why people wouldn't want to have this feature.

The severe weather part uses the new polygon warning areas rather than just county, so if there's a tornado warning for your county, it'll only go off if its in your specific area. This makes it much more accurate than warning sirens or a weather radio.

Amber alerts are the only one I'd agree needs quiet hours. If you're asleep you're not going to need to be woken up for this. But I believe it is important enough to remain. I don't understand anyone preferring to not know that a child is missing in their area!

And hopefully we never get a Presidential alert, but if one is issued, I certainly don't want to be in the dark about it!

Sorry for the mini rant on that. Not trying to start a debate on it but just wanted to voice my opinion while on the topic.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
Please see my response in your other thread.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] SICKMADE:
Im trying to update my girls s3 and never have i ran across such a headache! for some reason odin is like taking forever i mean forever!! like barely moves! i re downloaded the tar and still the same thing! so i know its not a bad download. and it did the same thing with at first using the cf auto root but not like this! it seems like its not gonna flash or something. any info or help would be greatly appreciated
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Make sure kies is not on your computer. Try different usb ports on your computer and different cables. Also you can try uninstalling and reinstalling drivers.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] rafik23:
i have rooted it with recovery method
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Is there any other issue you needed help with? Or is everything good for you now?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] rafik23:
after this time there's no issues
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] jdmst77:
Has anyone found a way to get audio to output when playing Flash?

I'm on the root66 T999_UVUENC2 with Flash Player 11.1 for Android 4.0 (11.1.115.81) installed and using both dolphin mini and stock browser
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] jdmst77:
Hi Doc, any ideas on this one?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
No, sorry. That is a bit beyond the scope of this thread though and I doubt many have seen your question. Better to make a thread in Q&A for a better chance at a reply.

Its probably because as android gets updated, it becomes more incompatible. Flash player stopped getting updates last year.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Something I just thought of, if you care to give it a go is to try flashing a few of the slightly older versions. You never know!

It still wont surprise me if it doesn't work though. If I remember right that latest version supported JB up to 4.2.2, which means theres a very good chance its just not compatible.

(Yet another of the many reasons Apple needs to be buried by their competition!)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Eudeferrer:
Can someone please verify that Root66 is actually Knox free. I have read through a lot of posts and found what seems to be contradictory information. I am confused since the post itself does not state this overtly. I am currently on T999uvdmd5 rooted without KNOX. I would like to remain Knox free, so I'm a little paranoid. I am sorry if this has been asked before. I just haven't found a clear and precise answer.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Root66 has knox removed. Root won't work right if its not.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] kreso3k:
Hey I have 4.1.2 install on my s3 stock, but don't have original usb cable. should I update to stock OTA 4.3? or keep it 4.1.2? I just want a stock Rom de-bloated, and since someone mention the wind and t-mobile roms are interchangeable, can I use the new t-mobile root66(without stock USB)? Is it better to install root66 on 4.3 or 4.1.2? thanks
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] rener78:
ND8 4.4.2 and odin

Can't remember anymore I havent flash to 4.3 in a while. Is it safe for me to flash thru odin to root66_MCT_T999VVLUEMK5.7z or i'm going to mess things up ? Blank and can't find the answer got my eyes cross from looking everywhere

Thanks guys
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
The roms here can be flashed to a T999V just fine, but not the firmware. Root66 is the stock firmware, just pre-rooted. So no you cannot flash the T999 root66 firmware onto your T999V. If you want to update the firmware to 4.3, you will first need to Odin flash the root66 MK5 firmware appropriate for your device/carrier. Then flash TWRP, and from there you can flash your rom. There will be others who disagree, but IMO, if you are going to be running any 4.3 or 4.4.2 roms, you should update your firmware to 4.3. Otherwise, it probably doesn't matter to much.

If I am remembering right, MK5 is the latest firmware for the T999V, so it should be perfectly safe to flash. You just cant flash older builds once you ve updated to 4.3. Once on 4.3, you can only flash the same or newer versions. If you are coming from a CM/AOSP based rom, you will have to factory reset though. Otherwise it will hang at boot. Regardless, its always a good idea to backup first!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] rener78:
Yeah MK5 is the last one for Videotron thanks alot as I said I kinda rememberd reading about an older build. I'll start all over again as you said cause that's the acutal reason that I'm flashing my SGS3 I want to start ''fresh'' Funny on how I upgraded from Nexus S and was super mad at upgrading my phone using TW but now I would never go back.

Thanks Doc really appreciated
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] the00guy:
I'm not quite sure I understand all the pieces here. If knox is removed, can't you safely roll back to an older ROM/bootloader tar flash with odin without blowing the qfuse? I thought knox was the mechanism that detected the kernel/recovery as being unofficial and blowing the fuse as a warranty voider. I'd like to get off of 4.1 but I dont like the fact that I can't go back to something that i know works perfectly for me. With knox removed I thought that you could go back no problem? Thanks :)