yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Dano79:
Woo Hoo thanks just got her unbricked
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] sachin30us:
Dear XDA Members. I am in a very strange situation. I updated my firmware using the OTA update to Jellybean from T999UVALJ4 and once the update was done my phone started acting weird. I was able to make calls using WIFI calling but what was wrong with my phone was that the moment i switched back to normal usage (shutting wifi off), Everytime i called someone, the person on the other end was not able to hear my voice but i was able to hear their voice loud and clear. I got frustrated and I decided to roll back down to ICS T999UVALJ4 and the problem got resolved. I really want to update my phone to Jellybean. Can someone advise me what I should do. Many Thanks in advance for your help and kind efforts. Please feel free to ask me any questions about my phone.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] supergaijin:
did you do OTA from 100% stock, or you had some mods like custom kernel, deodexed, etc.? OTA must be flashed from stock.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] sachin30us:
The OTA was completed 100 % and no custom roms were used.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] spacecowboy618:
Signature failed msg

I am trying to install CWM, but I keep getting this signature failed msg. I am rooted via the method in this post, Not sure what is wrong, Thanks
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] daytonahemi08:
downloaded odin3 v3.07 but its not picking up my s3 in download mode?? i have drivers installed

ok guys it worked great! thanks
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] supergaijin:
ok, forgive me for continuing to ask basic questions, but lack of details leaves too many variables. so:

1) which recovery are you using?

2) did you perform a factory reset first, or just wipe caches?

3) which OTA did you use, odin or recovery? I used odin and did not have this issue. if you used the recovery version, try the odin version.

4) assuming your response to #1 is twrp and your answer to #2 is yes, you may have the same issue as me, which I have reported to the twrp staff, which is that a factory reset from recovery isn't working properly. if this is the case, while your phone is running, do a factory reset, and as soon as the phone starts and asks you for setup info, turn the phone off, re-enter recovery (or download) and flash the OTA. lemme know if that works for you :)

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have you tried re-downloading cwm to be sure the file wasn't corrupted?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] sachin30us:
I tried ODIN. I havent tried the stock recovery as yet. I havent performed the factory reset first followed by wipe caches. The way i do it is i boot into recovery and wipe caches and factory data reset. Then i shut the phone down by pulling out the battery and then entering into download mode for ODIN. The moment jelly bean gets installed only wifi calling works.i am unable to hear the other persons voice on the phone. The phone works like a charm the moment ics is loaded back. i have a feeling this has something to do with the radio. Please help me. Many Thanks for your efforts.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] spacecowboy618:
Yes I have and I tried to flash rom too. Same msg keeps showing.

Ok I figured it out. I downloaded GooManager from the store and installed TWRP from there. After that no problems. Hope this helps anyone having the same problem.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] supergaijin:
ok, let's take a look at the version you're trying. are you using rooted or unrooted ics, and which version is it?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] snowbdr89:
has anyone experienced an odd call delay on any 4.2 roms after using this method?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] lbjohnny:
Thanks Doc, This is amazing, not only did it root my phone (so I can do wifi tethering), it left my phone in exactly the same condition software & accounts wise, Excellent, can'tthank you enough!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] monkeypaws:
Question. So I've returned to stock a few times and while I've always reset my flash counter I've never been able to restore the change in setting> status that says "modified" I've tried Odin to stock then factory reset. Even reformatting SD card. Are there any leftover folders that the system is reading as modified or it this permanent. I'd like to know just in case this is going to be a problem when doing a warranty exchange with Tmobile.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] elrene101:
so Question: I want to update to jelly bean from ICS custom rom.. all I have to do is Odin root66 and I should be good to go? if I do so am I getting my SD and internal storage deleted or not? should I wipe cache dalvik and data before ODINing or after? or not at all?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DsturbD:
what ICS custom rom are you using? my suggestion would be to backup all your data using Titanium Backup (or whatever app you want) and then download the root66 jelly bean firmware and use odin to install it. i cant be certain but i think the last time i used odin it did not erase anything. but make a backup just in case. let me say that again, make a backup always before using odin :)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Mateoftw:
Why is it the Wind variant is the Videotron rom lol
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ironlood:
Never used Mobile Odin before ... am I able to flash any Odin flashable rom with Mobile Odin
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] !JORGE!:
The best thing odin

If someone like me mest up the phone by making a wrong step or something.

Odin is here for you.! thanks DocHoliday77 :highfive:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] fightr:
The instructions say that we must be running the stock kernel in order to flash the OTA. I'm running AOKP so I don't understand how I would be able to run the stock kernel before flashing the OTA.

Can someone please explain this to me?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DsturbD:
it says you have to be on the stock firmware, not just stock kernel. the OTA (over the air) update is just that, an update. you have to be running the previous version of the firmware in order to upgrade to the next via OTA. read post #2 again. if you are on aokp then you cannot use the OTA files in this thread

the other files are full firmware. you have to use the tool called Odin to flash those to the phone, they completely wipe off whatever is on the device
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] fightr:
Oh I see. Thanks for clearing that up. Is a version of the stock firmware that can be used on rooted devices?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DsturbD:
um yeah, the first set of files that say root66 - PreRooted Firmware. flash that with odin and your phone will have the stock firmware and be rooted

seriously are you even reading this thread? just asking because its all right there in the first post
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] someonenewhere:
There's a new update as of January 19th 2013 .... any of you aware of it? even Kies offered me the update..

USA (T-Mobile)	2013 January T999UVDLJC	T999TMBDLJC

http://www.hotfile.com/dl/191743281/1c0c7ef/T999UVDLJC_T999TMBDLJC_TMB.zip.html
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DsturbD:
i did hear of some kind of update but cant remember now where i heard/saw it or what it was for...interesting

EDIT: yep, there is already a thread, http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2126679

better thread with more info

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2126609
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Dark Nightmare:
Link to the most recent OTA file: http://d-h.st/fXQ
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Jelly419:
Re: [Firmware/OTAs] T999(V) Official, Leaked & Root66 FW & OTA Updates!

Thank you. Can I flash this over LJA in TWRP? Thank you.

Cool story, bro!

They call me "Jelly" cuz jam don't shake like this!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Jose0726:
Re: [Firmware/OTAs] T999(V) Official, Leaked & Root66 FW & OTA Updates!

Yes you can :thumbup:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] devils6889:
Sorry for the noob question:

I just installed the latest update via Kies and lost my root. Is there a way to get it back?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] magicland:
Is that the rooted OTA, or the original OTA?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] netfortius:
Re: [Firmware/OTAs] T999(V) Official, Leaked & Root66 FW & OTA Updates!

There is no rooted image (root injected into ~) for the January release, is there? Otherwise I assume that the first post in this thread would have had an update/link in that regard...?!?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Jelly419:
Re: [Firmware/OTAs] T999(V) Official, Leaked & Root66 FW & OTA Updates!

Just re-root it bro. Same way you did before. Easy schmeasy!

Cool story, bro!

They call me "Jelly" cuz jam don't shake like this!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Rythmstik:
Re: [Firmware/OTAs] T999(V) Official, Leaked & Root66 FW & OTA Updates!

Just got the update and was able to restore root with Voodoo OTA root keeperwith no problems.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] the00guy:
I just got the new baseband T999UVDLJC and January 17 2013 kernel via Kies, will root66_TMO_T999UVDLJA.7z work with this build still to root it or will this OTA also need to be rooted? Not sure if this is compatible with the new kernel or not. Thanks!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mrRobinson:
Re: [Firmware/OTAs] T999(V) Official, Leaked & Root66 FW & OTA Updates!

I'll post updates tmr.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] the00guy:
Re: [Firmware/OTAs] T999(V) Official, Leaked & Root66 FW & OTA Updates!

You're the best! Thank you sir
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] netfortius:
Re: [Firmware/OTAs] T999(V) Official, Leaked & Root66 FW & OTA Updates!

+1 to this.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mrRobinson:
Updated: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1771687
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] JUSMEJOSE:
I have a weird problem ... I downloaded root66_TMO_T999UVDLJC using odin but know phone gets stuck in Boot.img ?...
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] PostMeridianLyf:
Re: [Firmware/OTAs] T999(V) Official, Leaked & Root66 FW & OTA Updates!

Did you wait till Odin said PASS? Try flashing again. Had the same problem before.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] flipq88:
Re: [Firmware/OTAs] T999(V) Official, Leaked & Root66 FW & OTA Updates!

One question, so I can just flash thw official tmobile uvdja using Mobile odin and that will restore my phone to complete stock? Including the stock recovery? Thanks

Sent from Flip's S3
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DsturbD:
I haven't used mobile Odin but it should do that, yes
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Strapt:
Issues

ok im trying to Flash the root66_TMO_T999UVDLJA thru Odin. It Fails every time. I acts like its going to go thru but at the end it says xmit failed. I have auto reboot and F.reset time checked .. I even tried without the F.reset checked. That Green progess bar gets almost done .. so close.

I even tried the root66_TMO_T999UVALJ4 and the same thing happens. The MD5 matches on both of them from the download page.

This is what I see when it looks like its working:

<ID:0/003> cache.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> NON-HLOS.bin
<ID:0/003> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/003> sbl2.mbn
<ID:0/003> sbl3.mbn
<ID:0/003> system.img.ext4

when it fails this is what I see:

<ID:0/003> sbl2.mbn
<ID:0/003> sbl3.mbn
<ID:0/003> system.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> __XmitData_Read ..
<ID:0/003> XmitData Fail..
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

Background: I have the Tmobile GS III That HAD 4.04 on it... I flashed TWRP made a backup and then I Flashed Infamous 4.1.1 on top of it after a reset. After I did that I saw it said it was on 4.1.1 but it had the H2 baseband. I was told that I could just Odin the new UVDLJA root66 update to get it to update correctly. This is where I am at now.

Of Course now the phone wont go into recovery to restore the backup that I made .. it will only boot to the download mode screen. some times it says something about a problem with the firmware update and to select recovery thru kies

I am using the original usb cable for the phone and tried different ports. I tried kies drivers then uninstalled them and used some lightly older ones from here. Nothing I am trying seems to get this thing to work and I dont know why.. never had this issue before.

I am trying to get this phone working so I can give it to my girl thats been without a phone for over 6 months due to no job. I really need some help with this .. thanks a lot.

EDIT: so after about 4 hours of freaking out ... I got it to flash ..but I had to use the root66_TMO_T999UVDLJC from the how to root thread
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] supergaijin:
glad you got it working, but keep in mind - you can't flash an OTA over a custom rom (like infamous). what you flashed from the how to root thread was a stock version, I believe. I'm not going to look through 20 pages of that thread to see where you got it from, though.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] gr8skilz:
I purchased Mobile Odin Pro and I am running Liquid Smooth 4.2.2 Rom (UVLG1 radio)

I downloaded the root66_TMO_T999UVDLJ.7z, unzipped and opened it with Mobile ODIN Pro using the "Open File" option. Mobile ODIN did its thing but then my phone went into a boot loop.

Is this cause I am on a custom ROM? Do I need to go back to stock first?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] shinglers:
Re: [Firmware/OTAs] T999(V) Official, Leaked & Root66 FW & OTA Updates!

I was stuck as well like you but what I did was just flash recovery through Odin then went into recovery and then restored my backup
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Dano79:
Just a heads up guys I odined back to stock and got stuck at boot loop. Just pull the battery boot into the stock recovery wipe data/factory reset then wipe caches. Then reboot she should fire right up.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mojorisin7178:
Hey just a quick question. I see you have the latest firmware as uvdlja. In my about phone settings mine says uvdljc. It also says that I am on the latest firmware. This phone was my girls I got rid of her so now I got this phone. I got it a month ago and did the update right away. So it should be the latest. I was just wondering if that is a typo or what.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] SamuelLimkiamkong:
How would I go about flashing the file that I download from Samsung-updates.com. With Odin? Or using Kies or something?:good:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] SamuelLimkiamkong:
Re: [Firmware/OTAs] T999(V) Official, Leaked & Root66 FW & OTA Updates!

How would I go about flashing the file that I download from Samsung-updates.com. With Odin? Or using Kies or something?:good:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] mojorisin7178:
What file what are you trying to accoplish? going back to stock?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Aerowinder:
Re: [Firmware/OTAs] T999(V) Official, Leaked & Root66 FW & OTA Updates!

With Odin.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] SamuelLimkiamkong:
Re: [Firmware/OTAs] T999(V) Official, Leaked & Root66 FW & OTA Updates!

Okay thank you

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I am running infamous v 3 as a rom and my baseband is T999VVLDLL1

I tried flashing the T999VVLDLL1 stock firmware that I downloaded from Samsung-Updates.com, i used odin.

IT failed. And my error on my phone said: secure :aboot in red top right corner. I really just want to go back to stock and just be up to date with my carrier. ROMs havent been working out for me so far. How do I go back to stock safely?

please help.

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I am running infamous v 3 as a rom and my baseband is T999VVLDLL1

I tried flashing the T999VVLDLL1 stock firmware that I downloaded from Samsung-Updates.com, i used odin.

IT failed. And my error on my phone said: secure :aboot in red top right corner. I really just want to go back to stock and just be up to date with my carrier. ROMs havent been working out for me so far. How do I go back to stock safely?

please help.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] LoopDoGG79:
Re: [Firmware/OTAs] T999(V) Official, Leaked & Root66 FW & OTA Updates!

A little advice, please, for goodness sake, don't quote the entire OP. :rolleyes:

Sent from the phalanges of my hand to the facet of your cranium.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] khicon256:
Don't quote whole post 1 like that >.<.....:eek:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] bjorn60:
Update without losing user data

Hi all,

I am running into an error when trying to update via TWRP and was wondering if I do a firmware update in Odin will I lose user data?

Thanks!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] droidNoob74:
Re: [Firmware/OTAs] T999(V) Official, Leaked & Root66 FW & OTA Updates!

Where can one get official UVDLJC firmware?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] khicon256:
Here :)....

http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SGH-T999
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] jeibosquez:
Hello all... im trying to fix my sisters sgs3 cause my brother in law tried to root for gsm unlock and now it connects for phone calls but no data what so ever. In "more settings" I tried manually connecting but says " sim card wont allow connection to this network! I tried odin back to stock with and without root and no change! I never tried to GSM unlock any phone and no very little and this so any help wouls be appreciated...

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I would count on it... just make a backup and try!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] IXChicharitoXI:
I can't find the files to delete, I can't access CWM. Keeps sending me to Android System Recovery. I'm using ES File Explorer

/system/recovery-from-boot.p

/system/etc/install-recovery.sh
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] koz:
Or here if you want stock + root:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1771687
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] !JORGE!:
Need help

if i want to odin back to stock a unlocked att samsung and im using it for tmobile. the phine with locked back to att?

:confused:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] sumru:
My T999 is getting stuck at the Samsung S3 logo which I guess is due to corrupted ROM download(Wicked ROM). I tried Factoryrest/cache clear etc and flashed Synergy ROM bu nothing happened. I even tried restoring my backup but got the message "Error while restoring / system" this even the backup was running properly before flashing this rom:mad: So I wanted to go ahead and flash the Stock Firmware(Rooted) but had a question:confused:

When I go into download mode, it shows that I have a custom binary and the count is 1. So I cant reset the binary counter with the traingle away app since have no access so would it be safe to flash a stock firmware when the count is not 0 ???
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Jose0726:
It doesnt matter the count number to flash.thats just for warranty.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] jakeinator21:
I've got a bit of a peculiar situation. I'm having an issue with my power button where it acts as if it is being held down constantly. The only way I can get it to boot or do anything is if I hit the powre button every two seconds. Three seconds and it will shut itself off. I'm on custom firmware and trying to get back to stock so I can send the phone in under warranty, but trying to use ODIN, my installs keep failing, no matter how quickly I press the power button in repetition throughout the install. So I can't get back to stock UVALEM with ODIN. I can flash custom roms just fine with TWRP, and probably with CWM but considering that CWM actually responds to the power button with commands, it would be a bit more difficult.

Is there any way to install stock with a custom recovery or is ODIN the only method? I just need my download mode to show that my system is Samsung Official, because right now it shows Samsung Official recovery but Custom System.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] cuzmonote:
I really don't know.. But could this be achieved with mobile Odin...? Maybe someone with more knowledge than me could answer that question.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] jakeinator21:
I was able to get it to flash with regular odin by just rapidly pressing the power button for the entire flash, but that's super inconvenient. do you know if I could use the free version of mobile odin to do that or do I need pro? And will that leave my binary counter untouched and show samsung official system? Cuz I didn't see the free version under the options in the for getting back to stock and I don't wanna pay for pro if it doesn't totally fix my problem.

UPDATE: I raped my power button, but I got it back to pure stock. Mission accomplished.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] 5ft24:
wondering that as well...

it's 4.1.2
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Misterjunky:
re: Mobile Odin

The free version of MobileOdin will work just fine I have used it many times already.

Good Luck!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
OP Updated!!!

:victory: Finally!!! OP is Update!!!

I know, I know....

I am very sorry for letting this get outdated like it did. Never intended to let that happen....

All latest FW for T999 and T999V has been added, including links to the Root66 versions. The only thing not updated is the OTA sections. I will add these as I obtain them. I should be able to get the T999 OTA pretty easily, but I will need someone else to grab the latest OTA off of their phone for the T999V variants.

If you are willing, while on version VLLH2, select check for updates from the Settings menu. After it downloads it will ask you if you want to update. Dont select anything, open your file browser and copy the downloaded OTA, then upload it to a file sharing site and let me know.

I remember it is in a folder titled /fota, but I cant remember if it was in /data, or /cache.

Sorry again for being gone so long, and for any problems it may have caused. I will be doing my best to get everything caught up as quickly as I can. Thanks for your patience!

:cowboy:Doc
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] clninja:
stock UVDLJC for T999 is corrupt every time i try to unzip the contents to hey to the .tar

tried downloading several different times
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] darren.wlsn1:
i didnt know it was here so i just dl'd it and no issues unzipping.used chrome on pc
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Did you check the md5? It should be shown on the download page.

Either way ill check it tonight when I get home.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] 4Orr:
There is no need, Doc. I've downloaded the file myself through Firefox and checked the md5. No problems unzipping the file with WinRAR and installing. File worked like a charm!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] frazbox:
i am trying to load the latest firmware, but it keeps failing. i done it before but now i downloaded it, and it wouldnt go on.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Itll be a lot easier to help you if you tell us exactly what steps are you trying to use to flash the firmware.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] elesbb:
DocHoliday77 youre still alive!? :D yayyy you disappeared for quite awhile :(
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Habs69M:
do i have to odin to 4.1.1 on my sgh t-999v to then get the official 4.1.2 update? cause i dont see it anywhere for download, thks :)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Yup! Im back! Glad to see you and some others are still around. Sorry I disappeared like I did. Computer, phone and job all broke in about a week. Set me back in many ways.

just gettin back into the swing of things, but im hoping ill be able to start helping out more like I used to soon. Hope all has been well with ya!

First. If you have a T999V, you wont be getting the update via ota. You will have to odin the firmware.

Second. Ill have the latest firmware up very soon. Uploaded to afh last night so gotta just check for success and then ill post it.

And for those who want it i should have the OTAs and modems updated sometime today or tonight.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Habs69M:
cool il wait for the full firmware from you then, thks :)