yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] witblitz:
CF Auto Root & Traingle Away

Dear XDA land

I have successfully rooted my Galaxy s 3 I9300 international with CF Auto Root. I'm running 4.1.1 which is the latest I've been able to get my hands on via OTA or KIES.

I then reset flash counter using Triangle Away which I purchased from Play market.

When going into download mode, I can now see that flash counter is reset and phone is once again set to "Samsung Official" however system status is set to "Custom"

My questions are:

1.) Is this normal (System Status: Custom)

2.) Will I now be able to receive OTA updates and could there be any issues with these updates installing?

3.) Will any future OTA updates remove SuperUser permissions from the phone?

To be honest, my curiosity has been satisfied and if I were to lose SU I would not be too bothered. I do however want to receive latest OTA updates, hence resetting flash counter.

Apologies if this question has been asked but I've seen conflicting answers in the forums and wanted to make sure.

Thanks in advance,

Witblitz
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Sigray:
Can i use the (mobile) Odin to install mods, tweaks like with CWM or similar?
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] archijit:
Dont worry, check in download mode...
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] The Round Peg:
CF-Auto-Root for MetroPCS??

What CF-Auto-Root file should be used for MetroPCS Samsung Galaxy III (SCH-R530M) with Jellybean 4.1.2?

autoroot.chainfire.eu does not have a file for SCH-R530M (MetroPCS variant). However, it has a file for SCH-R530U (US Cellular variant). Their model numbers are almost the same. Is it possible to use the file for SCH-R530U to substitute for SCH-R530M?

The latest Android version for MetroPCS variant is 4.1.2 if it matters, just got the OTA update last week.

Thank you.

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Okay, got a confirmation that the file for SCH-R530U (US Cellular) would work for SCH-R530M (MetroPCS).

Does the Android version matters for CF-Auto-Root?
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Teura:
It does not matter. Just that you pick the correct version for your phone model, as you seem to have done already.
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] zhingzhing:
Hi, I have used CF Root 6.4 on my device (i9300 JB). It works great.

Now I need an updated stock recovery to prevent the Sudden Death issue.

Does it save to flash CF Auto Root by using normal method on #2 to replace the custom recovery with stock one?

Do I need to download Kernel?

Will the CWM app disappear from my device?

Thanks in advance. :o
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] karwankar:
official root

Device status Normal even after rooting. Follow the steps

1. Install JB ( I have installed BTU)

2. Root it by using CF-root 6.4 Not auto root

3. Chk device status its Modified

4. Install triangle away

5. reset counter and status

6.Restart still the status is modified but binary count is zero

7. Reset phone to factory defaults

8. Root is still available plus cwm recovery

9. chk status Its NORMAL insted of modified counter is 0 Its official binary with root
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] suatcamillo:
Thanks a lot. Made a donation. ;)
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] k6?:
Re: [2013.02.20] CF-Auto-Root [GT-I930x/T/N][SHV-E210*][SHW-M440S]

Step 7 factory reset or just default setting?

Thanks
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] The Round Peg:
Did not work. I reset the phone from both the Settings menu and then the stock recover. The Device Status is still "Modified". The flash counter is 0, though.
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] timberwolf60:
Re: [2013.02.20] CF-Auto-Root [GT-I930x/T/N][SHV-E210*][SHW-M440S]

I rooted my friend's i9305 by cf auto root. Run triangle away to reset counter. Used this method to wipe data in sysScop: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2124758. Then used mobile odin to flash stock kernel and stock recovery. After reboot. It shown flash counter zero and all the status official in download mode and setting > about > status. Cheer!

I also used the same method for n7105 with success. Whenever you used cwm recovery in note2, then the status will be modified. So I always flashed stock kernel and recovery in order to keep status official, flash counter zero.

Send via i9100 using XDA premium,

ROM: Stock XWLSD

Kernel: Phil XWLSD V4.87.6

superSU 1.25, exFat 64GB
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] eRajesh:
I am assuming, I can use ROM Manager or the Goo.im app to install a custom recovery after I gain root access using this kernel?
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] karwankar:
Re: [2013.02.20] CF-Auto-Root [GT-I930x/T/N][SHV-E210*][SHW-M440S]

Factory reset
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] k6?:
Re: [2013.02.20] CF-Auto-Root [GT-I930x/T/N][SHV-E210*][SHW-M440S]

Using those apps will install custom recovery.
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] witblitz:
So as expected, I have lost root since updating to 4.1.2 on my Galaxy I9300 (via Kies). The SU icon still exists but is of course useless.

Can I reflash CF auto root via Odin? Will there be any issues with SU already being present?

I also have triangle away installed which i bought off play market.

:eek:
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Kangburra:
Simply, just try and re-root, if not working then uninstall supersu and re-root, maybe then re-install supersu manually.
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Theshawty:
Another way to root if cf root fails is to flash CWM with odin and then download and flash the root package (UPDATE-SuperSU-1.25.zip or whatever it's called)
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] azrieqb:
Re: [2013.02.20] CF-Auto-Root [GT-I930x/T/N][SHV-E210*][SHW-M440S]

Can someone give me link of latest stock recovery and kernel? Do I really need to flash those really? Thanks
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Markino:
Need help to unroot...

Hi all!

I've rooted my S3 following the guide of this thread but now I'd like to restore/unroot my S3 because I'll sell it and I'd like to be sure that my S3 will restored to the factory before give it away and without counter "problem" for warranty.

Can someone please help me?
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] shinyazz52:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1710613
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] sagemda:
this latest cf autoroot works with i9300 EMB5 stock rom ?
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Kangburra:
Good to know, thanks :D
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] sagemda:
it was a question to me aswell :)), i seek answers
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] linaki_ath:
Hello all, i tried to root my i9305 and all went good except now the screen saying "downloading do not turn off target" and does not do anything else.. Any ideas?
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Slazur:
Is the recovery supplied with the Auto-Root safe against Sudden Death?
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] axeman24:
S3 9305 with red ! on top

I have followed all the instructions.. using the ODIN ... i saw the red android with CF-Autoroot but when the system reboots.. the screen is stuck with red ! on top right hand corner. I can get into download mode and recovery mode though.. but it does not reboot...

I dont know where i went wrong ????
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Scratchling:
Thanks Chainfire, great tool. Will buy you a coffee when my PP is back working ;)
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] jagdtigger:
First of all thanks for this great tool :) . And i got a question, i used triangle away and works perfectrly but in settings the state after some time change to modified(after a reboot its say normal, and after several hours its say modified, temporary disable of supersu is enabled in triangle away). Any idea how can i solve this?:confused:

Thanks for the help in advence :) .
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] viethungyp:
this is a good method. tks
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] novirus:
I have a S4 I9505 with latest stock rom from 04.26.2013.

ODIN flashed it, PDA reboot twice. Odin says "All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)".

But no root, no su binary and no SuperSu. :(
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] catanzaro27:
Jesus man, you want to screw up your phone? This is a root for S3 not S4.
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Nivicious:
Any ideas on what to do now?

I did this a couple of days ago and saw that I had SU. Didn't do anything with it.

Today I went to backup with Titanium Backup before finally flashing a rom.

Says I didn't have root privileges. Went to SU and said something about binary and wouldn't open.

Figured I would flash this again to fix any issues. Have done it twice now and SU doesn't show up now.

Any ideas?
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] k6?:
Have you not factory reset or updated your ROM?
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Nivicious:
No I have not. Haven't touched the rom or done anything custom on here. Just used this to get root and left it at that till I had time to do more which happened to be today
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] k6?:
Strange issue. Try the process again?
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Nivicious:
I've tried it six times in total now lol. No change

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Thought I had read it somewhere, turns out it was the OP. Installed it from the play store and everything works fine. Just weird that it has decided not to install itself now.

All is well now. Cheers for the help :)
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] k6?:
Glas you got it sorted!! Tis scary when it goes a bit wrong.
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] zmuda:
Sorry, i have a new samsung galaxy I9305 no brand.

The post #1, is good for root my phone ?

There are suggestions?
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] loyonyart:
For anyone wondering: This works perfectly on the new samsung firmware leak (4.2.2 Stock).
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] MeX_DK:
What leak?. I dont see anything at Sammobile?
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] jugg1es:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1835931

[Leaked JB Firmware] I9300XXUFME3 (4.2.2) - ODIN Firmware [20-05-13]

“Cultivate your curves - they may be dangerous but they won't be avoided.”*―*Mae West
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] zmuda:
Sorry, but i don't understand.

be clearer.

Thank you.
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] andreivibefm:
good luck !
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] arora_raju:
4.2.2

hi

i have been using CF root for quite some time for my galaxy s3. works really wonderfully.

i have recently upgraded to leaked stock firmware 4.2.2

what is the cf root file version that i need to use to root my phone. requried essentially for backup and other stuff.

br
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Chainfire:
Updated with the latest SuperSU v1.30
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] sopi dino:
hi..i'm new user of GT-19300.. my android version is 4.0.4. Build number is IMM76D.I9300XXALEF..Last night i tried CF-Auto-Root to root..but nothing happen.i followed all the step given. and also..can i flash other firmware in my device?as example Malaysia firmware..will it effect my device?
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Slazur:
Flash a 4.1.2 stock rom with Odin then try again. You can flash any i9300 rom but you'd need to flash a modem/radio of your region or else you'll have horrible signal, so stick with firmwares for your region.

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While the phone is being rooted, could it trigger the Sudden Death?
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Ozelot64:
Great !! Thanks Master !!

I've just rooted my I9300 ( Build JZ054K.I9300XXEMC2 ) without problem and.....without counter increase :D
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] android addicts:
When I try to follow this tutorial, I got following error. What could be the reason?

Also I got this error.

---------- Post added at 09:34 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:25 AM ----------

Just a update!

After I use this post attached ODIN application it successfully rooted. But if I use the CF auto root zip file contain ODIN application, rooting not success.
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] lowan64:
Hi.

This method (nor CF-Root-SGS3-V6.4.tar) is NOT working on the leaked firmware for SGS3 4.2.2 bandbase I9300XXUFME7, Compilation JDQ39.I9300XXUFME7, Kernel 3.0.31-702147 se.infra@SEP-86 #1

Is there anyway to root the new leaked version of 4.2.2 for SGS3??

Or maybe (idk) if i flash a diferent kernel this will work?
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] l3onard:
First of all thanks Chainfire great work.

I've read all the 54 pages and could't find an answer. I'm an android beginner so may be this is a noob question.

I've rooted my international S3 and all worked without problems.

I didn't really want experiencing with custom roms, I like my S3 stock. OTA and perhaps nor KIES is safe enough for future updates.

I need some advice on flashing stock roms via Mobile Odin after this root method. Can I simply flash the downloaded rom from sammobile, or should I do some extra processes (wipe/factory reset, dalvik cache). A link for a step by step tutorial would be also great.

Thanks.
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] soulkyo:
Thanks Chainfire, got my I9300 today and successfully rooted with no problems!
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] ooofest:
I have a SGH-1747 for AT&T - would this method also work for that phone, please?

EDIT

: Nevermind, found the AT&T version of this method and it worked great.

- ooofest
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] archijit:
can i go with XMG5 INDIAN firmware or should wait for your update with SU v1.5:confused:
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] timberwolf60:
Just used the cf root file to root your phone. After that just update superSU from play store. Run superSU, Goto setting to update binary. Done.

Send via i9505 using Tapatalk,

ROM: Stock I9505XXUBMG5

CSC/Modem: OLBBMG1(STH)/DXUBMG5

Kernel/rec: Stock/Phil 5.07.6

SuperSU Pro 1.5, 64GB exFAT Card
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] ardalkuni66:
hi

will this also root the me7 4.2.2 ?

or not how do i root it ?
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] pulley06:
Yes it will. Follow instructions of op

Sent from my GT-I9300
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] ledg3:
Will it/How to unlock the bootloader?

Over at the cf-auto-root homepage (http://autoroot.chainfire.eu/), it says:

"If you have locked bootloaders, flashing one of these will probably brick your device - with the exception of Nexus devices, which will usually automatically "OEM unlock" and wipe your data !"

I have a totally stock GT-I9300. Given that cf-auto-root doesn't unlock my bootloader, how can I do this easily? I've never root any phone and this is my first Android phone. I'm just after the "su" funtionality to grant root access to some apps. I don't want/need CWM, custom recoveries, etc.

Also, is it possible to automatically re-lock the bootloader if it needs to be unlocked? I would really like to keep the SGS3 as stock as possible.

Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] SaphirX:
I have got mobile odin and I plan to use it to flash all upcoming CM10.2 nightlies. is there a problem with this procedure, e.g. SuperSU which comes with CF-auto-root conflicting with superuser, comes with CM?

I also still have CF-Root v1.5 with CWMv5.5.0.4. Any problems?
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] fits79:
There isn't a way to install it WITHOUT odin?

Simply with copy the zip file to any sd card and install it from the original recovery menu?
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] :
I Bought me i9300 5 days ago, today i install cf-auto-root and my phone has now experience a lot of LAGS...

i thought that remove some apps (chaton etc) i will get more ram as i did but now my phone is heating a lot... and lags lags lags.

how can i restore it back to my stock XXEMH1 ?

IS THERE AN ODIN PACKAGE ???
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] PedroMedeiros:
Root does not give you lag! Mine is stock with root, custom kernel, a lot of applications removed and it's flying ;)

Restore back your xxemh1 by downloading it here: http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9300
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] shaq89:
Can't download

GT-I9300: CF-Auto-Root-m0-m0xx-gti9300.zip

please fix it
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] chrismast:
works perfectly fine here. http://download.chainfire.eu/229/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-m0-m0xx-gti9300.zip
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] shaq89:
Yes, now it works.
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] ASHLEY117:
4.3 leak stock

works fine with stock rom leak:good::good::good::good::good:
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Eleve11:
Not particularly. It says there is no SU binay installed.
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] TotallydubbedHD:
CF root works for the S3 I9300 on the latest Android 4.3 leak :)!

Thanks CF!

Maybe you flashed SU wrong?

When you flash CF auto root, go and update SU and then open SU and let it update the binary.

Select NORMAL and let it do its thing.

I updated it and have TB currently running :)
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] predator.sro:
Working for me...thank you!
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] dieguccio:
Thank mister, you saved me a question and given a great news :) : Good:: Good:

thanks for you ;)
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] ALIRAFAAT:
hi

i have problem

1.flash cf auto root for 9300 ( above this page ) ( my phone is 9300 )

2. download and install super su v 1.65

but when open su It says there is no SU binay installed
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] ASHLEY117:
Same for me at first. I had to update app from playstore then chose normal option on the pop up box for binary install.
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] TotallydubbedHD:
Video posted on flashing 4.3 and rooting it with cf auto root:

[YOUTUBE]rs_sg7UxpoE[/YOUTUBE]
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] dkionline:
Flash again guys.

[tapatalk]printed, scanned and faxed...[/tapatalk]
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] cdaarif:
Re flash cf auto root 6.4 n update supersu bt no luck. Gyz hlp us to root 4.3

sorry 4my bed English
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] attila95:
I'm on I9300 4.2.2 lek. Can I root it with CF Autoroot or should go back to stock 4.1.2?
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] boyheadkick:
yes you can
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] jacopastorius:
Hi guys. I have bought s3 today and I have 4.1.2 stock. I'm planning to install paranoid android and after reading here and there I think these are the steps I'll go for:

1. root phone with CF autoroot

2. install latest twrp

3. install paranoid android.

Are these steps correct?

After that, do I have the phone still rooted and could eventually flash any custom kernel?
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] dkionline:
Install cwm

Install Paranoid

Install GApps

[tapatalk]printed, scanned and faxed...[/tapatalk]
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] jacopastorius:
and then root? Or is paranoid kernel already rooted?
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] cdaarif:
Hay i can't root with cf auto root 6.4 in leak samsung stock 4.3.0 firmware.

Says Su bainary not faound n root manually. How can I root my phone?

sorry 4my bed English
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] dkionline:
6.4 is too old, use 1.65

[tapatalk]printed, scanned and faxed...[/tapatalk]
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] attila95:
I rooted 4.2.2 leak successfully but TriangleAway 3.1 is not working for me. In download mode the counter shows 1. Why? It's only for 4.1.2?
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] masterjp:
Hi,

I used Auto-Root vom Chainfire to root my Samsung Stock Firmware with Android 4.3.

It works fine!

First flash cf auto root with Odin 3.07.

Then your mobile gets "super user" rights.

Normally cf auto root installs the super user right app "Super SU" itself.

If you can not find it, install it manually from Google Play Store.

There is a free and commercial version. Try the freeware version.
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] chrismast:
when does it happen? after you re-boot? if so, what bootloader do you have?
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] attila95:
Yes, after reboot in download mode. I have stock 4.2.2 leak with stock bootloader. (I installed 4.1.2 first, then 4.2.2 , then cf auto root.
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] chrismast:
if you got a newer than ICS bootloader this is a normal behaviour as far as you got a custom recovery/kernel installed. if I am not wrong, only the ICS bootloader was able to reset the counter long term. some info here, whereas this is for the I9300, hence take into account it might be different for your device?
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] attila95:
I see. So if I want to reset I have to go back to 4.0?
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] chrismast:
have a look at the link I posted, as mentioned, I guess its about your bootloader and I am not sure how easy it is to downgrade it.
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] attila95:
Ok. Thanks. I will try it.
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] swipermusic:
Have done all these steps but still says no su binary installed re-root manually. I have done this but still not working. When its running through the internal sd card is not mounting, it says installing anway.
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] nfribeiro:
I have JB DLJ4 (UK unbranded) with "old" cf-root 6.4 and my flash counter is 0 / official and my device status is normal. Maybe because I flashed with mobile Odin pro.:victory:

I personally only use CWM to wipe (including Dalvik Cache) and to fix permissions. However, wipe dalvik cache and fix permissions do not exist in stock recovery. So my question is what are the alternatives...
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] mikep99:
Just stick with what you've got if you don't want stock recovery. That's what I'm doing :)
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] sotmax:
Agree.

Auto root is just to get rid of custom recovery and keep your counter as normal.

Releasing auto root doesnt mean that cf root wont work anymore.

And for anyone want there are some recoveries out there to use.

Just read the op.

Is more than clear

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[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] nfribeiro:
I understood perfectly OP. I just ask how we can for example wipe dalvik cache or fix permissions after flashing this cf-auto root. Stock recovery doesn't have it and maybe some third party app can...

@Chainfire or someone else, correct me if I am wrong but if we use mobile odin pro to flash a brand new rom and if we select enable EverRoot and inject SuperSu, we don't need to flash this after because it will be the same, right?
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Krep3:
I tried this in my s3 gti 9300 and odin is stuck for 5 minutes in the message it says this:

<ID:0/005> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

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

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> CF-Auto-Root-m0-gti9300.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..

<ID:0/005> File analysis..

<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/005> Initialzation..

<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..

What can i do???

Is it safe to unplug it and start over?? in the message box it says not to unplug
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] nfribeiro:
What does the progress bar shows?