yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] pakisprings:
I looked around after I upgraded because I lost root. On one website I found It was stated it could be used to root for 4.3. I used odin307 and CF-Auto-Root-d2spr-d2spr-sphl710. It completed but I kept getting the knox security warning and a check said I wasn't rooted. I had previously rooted so SuperUser was still on the phone. I did some more research but came up blank. About a day later the phone wanted permission to update SuperUser, I gave and watched. When it was done it said updating binaries, and I don't remember the exact terminology but it asked if I wanted to disable knox security. Ever since then I have been rooted. This was finished about two days ago. I was surprised when this happened and grateful at the same time.

As far as wifi I've used treve mod before but it didn't work this time. I also have tried fox-fi, and barnacle. I get errors on all three.Im sure there will be a fix I just have to keep looking.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] prboy1969:
Reading, and searching are one of the best ways to get a better understanding of Android / GS3. A good place to start is HERE.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] pankakeman:
i have seen the 4.3 update and i dont think is better then 4.1 .2

my friend got a galaxy s3 with the update already in ...did someone know how to downgrade it to 4.1 {sorry for my english}
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] dcharleyultra:
Currently, the bootloader from the 4.3 OTA cannot be downgraded. Many people have bricked (their word) their phones trying to do so.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
Never mind... I have done it with my note3 which is on 4.3. I don't see why the gs3 would be much different.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] SwellVermin:
this method doesnt work on updated 4.3 OTA Stock Samsung ROM

:confused:

Tried this several times after OTA updated my 4.1.2 Stock ROM rooted device to 4.3 stock ROM. CWM works, but Team Epic Recovery root doesn't. (?) All my apps that need root access wont work now! Stupid GRAY SHIELD pos icon with warnings about such and such tried to access a secured area of your phone. LAME.

Im sure the *.tar file that fixes this will be out soon enough, though! I have faith! :eek:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
Hmmm not positive. I won't flash an ota.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Azhai:
I don't know the first thing about hacked recoveries and stuff. Not even sure where the recovery threads are (yes, I looked).
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] danipoak:
My wife has a stock un-rooted gs3 that she let OTA to 4.3 yesterday. Since then it is having a lot of problems so I offered to root it for her and install a different rom. Will this method root for 4.3 or does it need to be updated?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] meyerweb:
This thread has enabled a number of people to root 4.3. I would suggest reading the entire thread before starting. And thank's to Skunk for the image in post #30.

http://forums.androidcentral.com/sp...-hacks/337722-possible-method-root-4-3-a.html
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] danipoak:
Thanks. I did actually read almost the entire thread but there seemed to be conflicting things about rooting with 4.3. I saw some mention of having to revert back but people not having success with that and bricking their devices. So long as it's safe then I can go ahead with and do it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] meyerweb:
Just don't try to use Odin to go back to an earlier ROM. That's what caused bricked phones. When you flash a ROM file in Odin you're loading not only the ROM, but also the kernel and bootloader. And Knox won't let you flash an earlier bootloader, interpreting it as an attempt to bypass security.

Once you're rooted with a custom recovery you should be able to flash any valid ROM in recovery (but not in Odin). I don't know if anyone has actually tried to flash a 4.1.2 ROM over 4.3, though.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Mzwizzle:
This worked like a dream. Ever since I got a new GS3 with the locked mk3 bootloader, I haven't found a successful root until I tried this. It tripped the Knox flag, of course, but I have root. Many thanks!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Masrawy Pasha:
Help needed PLZ

Hey everyone...

have a couple of questions plz.

1- My Samsung SIII , Sprint , currently runs J.B 4.3 , SPH-L710 ,ur steps steps were for J.B 4.1.1, should it work fine with 4.3 ?

2- is there a newer version of Sprint GS3 Root Kit I should use ?

3- would I be able to use the phone as a hotspot afterward ? which tether application would you recommend

Really would appreciate your reply.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Zor Omega:
Does anyone know of a script or flashable that disables the update notifications. My buddies are on 4.1.2 and frankly they would rather stay there than update... But the notifications are annoying! Thanks.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] prboy1969:
If your friends phones are Rooted, then check out THIS THREAD. You can stop the Update Nag fairly easily.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Zor Omega:
Yeah I just saw that post a few minutes ago. Should be a piece of cake. Thanks.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] jamesinclair:
Hey guys,

Super noob here.

I followed the instruction in this thread many moons ago, and all worked well. Now, the GS3 android update is knocking on the door and I dont want to lose the root.

So Im looking at this thread to do the update and not lose it

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2541900

But Im trying to remember what everything means.

IE:

Steps for Flashing

Update your recovery to latest TWRP, CWM, Philz, whatever you are using

Confused on step 1.

So given that I followed the instruction in this OP, what exactly does this mean that I have to do?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] 1BadWolf:
That just means that you need to determine which recovery you're using (if you don't already know) and make sure it's up to date. You can download any of them from the development section.

If I had a dollar for every time I said that, I'd be making money in a very weird way.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] No4g4Me:
im going to try this method will let you know if it works cheers

http://honai-android.blogspot.com/2013/11/how-to-root-galaxy-s3-sprint-sph-l710.html

follow the instructions very carefully to the exact detail dont unplug your device until the odin says pass....this will happen 10-20 seconds after device is rebooted to the homescreen so be patient...if binary didnt install correctly read the comments on the thread about reinstalling su from the playstore...it worked for me YAY!!!

Also theres a security profile update it will ask if ok or cancel i chose update ok, then updated SU, rebooted my phone, it then asked again to update security profile i said cancel that time then after i opend su app it asked if i wanted to try and block knox i says yes and after that..no messages again about security or knox but im wondering if i could find a way to update the security profile after the blocking of knox if theres a manual way to bring up the update let me know so i can see if that will be a valid dance around it while after still keeping root and su........experiment time everybody

this is a must have app manager by BJB -after root (AR) lets you add any app to multiwindow function the app will tell you if you dont have framwork installed if you dont you can do it all from this app just remember after you install it to open that framwork app and click on install update framwork then reboot your phone then open that framwork app again and go to modules and check off box says multi window then reboot device again then go to framwork app once more and to modules then click on the multi window option and from there it will let you add your apps you want, after every edit in this app youll have to reboot your device, thats kinda of anoying and also the multi window app that came with the phone only lets you add limited apps here so choose wisley

http://https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bjbinc.mwmphone

also the gui bootloader flashing app screen shot proves that the bootloader is unlocked and ready for custom flashing after the root method above is sucessfull otherwise this gui app bootloader flasher would say otherwise and be in red waring if the bootloader isnt unlocked.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] JimDog546:
I was able to successfully root a completely stock (including Knox) Sprint Galaxy S III with the MK3 4.3 build using the saferoot method in this thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2565758. It does not replace the stock recovery, does not remove the Knox bootloader and does not trigger the Knox e-fuse. The only odd thing I noticed is that I received a few notifications during the process regarding the security policy but they were safe to ignore.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] kcguero:
6 hours later!!!

I thought I was going to have to break and insurance return, but this post saved my phone. The last OTA sprint update really changed the security on the phone, Messages about secure area access attempted but blocked. I was trying to root so I could teather my tab 3 for wifi in the car. I was chose to be an alpha tester for my company that is thinking about using the Samsung Tab 3 for a GPS fleet management display on out tracking devices. Thank you for this information!:good:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] cjmcsw87:
Am I screwed ?

nevermind.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] tdr2013:
Is there a full sprint 4.3 .tar with stock recovery I can use to unroot the device after rooting with this method?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] aenews:
Perfect

I've been helping a friend of mine root his Sprint GS3 after the update, and this is the only method that worked (and it was the absolute easiest too...). He tried the method this thread uses as well as the Android Central one.

Neither worked but the SafeRoot method did the trick! Sweet. I'm glad I switched to AOSP a year ago and don't have to worry about being locked down though lol.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] blackangst:
Nevermind got it fixed :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] aenews:
By this method do you mean EpicRoot or the SafeRoot method I was talking about above. SafeRoot does not even involve custom recovery actually. All you need to do is click on a .bat file and you are rooted without even tripping Knox.

http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=2565758

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Sweet
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] jbrilla23:
Didn't enable USB debugging/Super user wont work/open?

Hello,

This is my first time chiming in here, forgive my noobiness !

I read through this whole thread, and I was wondering what you would recommend if I accidentally didn't enable debugging when I rooted my Galaxy S3 4.3, and if that is why Super User wont open? I don't think my phone is fully/properly rooted, although on the download screen under 'custom binary download' it shows 'Yes (1 counts)' .....

My gut is telling me to re-root my phone, and select debugging....I also used twrp as well for whatever that's worth.

Thanks for any advice in advance!

-JB
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
Download titanium backup from the playstore.. If it works you are rooted.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
Imo rooting.without custom recovery is practically worthless. :D
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] aenews:
Lol that's true. You can always use ur tutorial to flash CWM though. If you are rooted stock can't you use Rom Manager to flash CWM anyhow? Or does that not work on this build? I wouldn't be too surprised... glad I'm on CM11 nightlies!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] jbrilla23:
Hey Skunk Ape1, thanks for the response. Yea I have tried downloading a few different apps and right before the SuperUser tries to permit access, it says "Unfortunately, Superuser has stopped." So I am pretty sure I am NOT rooted....Is it safe to simply attempt to re-root and try process again, as the first time I did not have my USB debugging setting on?...It's strange though because like I said before, it shows in the download screen/mode under 'custom binary download' it shows 'Yes (1 counts)' which makes me think I am rooted...and I see the Superuser icon/app, but my security settings with the new 4.3 update are preventing me from having root access. Should I system restore, and then root again, or re-root while Im in this funky state, or update my superuser program somehow so it lets me have root access?

Thanks so much
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
I will be looking for updated files tonight. At this point in time, this root method may have finally hit it's end. I will look for an alternative method and try to update my kit with something more reliable withe 4.3.

IMO 4.3 isn't all that and is a huge downgrade.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] jbrilla23:
Well thanks for looking into this Skunk Ape1. In the meantime for my situation, can I attempt to re-root it while selecting USB debugging to see if it works? I basically want to keep rooting my phone to see if it will work, but don't want to re-root in this state as I may brick phone but have no idea...Would you recommend me trying to re-root, system reset, or just wait?

Thanks a lot
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
Sure, you can give it a try.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] jbrilla23:
Could someone please instruct me on how to revert back to stock? I want to clear the "1 count" on download screen, and go back to original state. Im gonna unfortunately buy Sprints hotspot....

Im looking through the thread again to see if I can find how to do revert back, if someone could refer me to the correct page or some advice on how to un-root I would be very grateful.

Thanks so much!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] meyerweb:
What ROM and version are you on now? If you're on 4.3, did you accept the OTA or update through Kies, or....?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] jbrilla23:
Thanks so much...

I have a refurbished Galaxy s3, SPH-L710

4.3

Version L710VPUCMK3

Kernel 3.0.31

Hardware L710.14

Have never changed the rom other than following the root instructions on this thread. I have rooted and unrooted before, didn't save the link though.

And I DID accept the 4.3 update which includes galaxy gear, but DID NOT accept/update the Samsung security update that keeps popping up. Im pretty sure this update is preventing Superuser to open, the icon is there, I have "1 count" on download screen' so it's like my phone is semi-rooted?!

Also, I did not enable USB debugging when I initial rooted phone, don't know how that weighs in here...

But I hope this info is what u need to help me out...

Thanks a lot!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
If you used this method to root and you are on 4.3, there is no reason to clear your custom flash count in download mode. The knox flag has already been tripped and there is no clearing that. Since the knox flag has been tripped it would be pointless to zero the custom binary counts.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] meyerweb:
Skunkape is correct. Sprint will no you've rooted the device. I don't think they really care, though.

Aside from that, if you accepted the OTA you have the Knox bootloader, whether you accepted the security policy update or not. And once the Knox bootloader is installed, you don't want to try to flash an earlier ROM using Odin or Kies. So far as I can tell, everyone who tried up downgrade from 4.3 to 4.1.2 via Odin hard-bricked their phones.

But now that I reread your earlier post, I think you just want to go back to 4.3 unrooted, not 4.1.2. Is that right? And the reason is to run the Sprint Hotspot. Will the hotspot not work on a rooted device?

A simpler, cheaper solution might be this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2224083
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] jbrilla23:
Thanks MeyerWeb and Skunkape. I have cleared my 1 count in download screen over a year ago, maybe 2, and Sprint had no idea. But I think with all this Knox talk and update, you guys are right in that I cant hide it.

I just looked at your suggestion Meyerweb and all those downloads look daunting?!

I am 2 seconds away from calling sprint and having them hook me up with hotspot, just assumed my semi-rooted device would raise red flags. But yes, at this point, all I want is to go back to my phones original state, 4.3 unrooted...

Can someone throw me an assist on this?

Thanks much!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] meyerweb:
jbrilla:

I have not tried this, so proceed at your own risk. But if you install this file in Odin, it should put you back to a stock Sprint 4.3 device:

http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SPH-L710

If you need help on how to use Odin, see Skunkape's post here: http://forums.androidcentral.com/sp...-30-2012-sprint-only-unroot-return-stock.html

But instead of the file he specifies in "Preparing your computer," use the file I linked to above. TO BE PERFECTLY CLEAR AND MAKE SURE THERE IS NO MISUNDERSTANDING: DO NOT INSTALL THE TAR FILE LISTED IN SKUNKAPES THREAD. ONLY USE THE FILE LINKED ABOVE.

Also, if you cleared the download count a year ago, you probably need to do it again. The count will be reset to it's prior value as soon as you reboot. So if you want it to be zero, reset it according to the instructions in Skunkape's thread, then flash the MK3 rom in Odin without rebooting in between.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] greekchampion04:
Verizon Note II owner here... amazing how similar these two devices are, even on different carriers!

A co-worker just asked me to root, rom, etc her phone. She took the 4.3 OTA and HATES IT.

From what I am reading, there is no way for her to rom it now, due to the locked down bootloader (Note II got the same treatment). Is there a way to root 4.3, or not at this time?

If I am wrong about her being stuck on stock, please let me know.

Thanks!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] jbrilla23:
Hey guys,

So I am still trying to unroot my galaxy S3 without bricking it....Reached out to QbKing77 and am waiting for a response.

As of now I am considering the safe-root option....http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2565758

Another root option....http://forums.androidcentral.com/sp...-hacks/337722-possible-method-root-4-3-a.html

Or this hotspot thread...http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2224083

But ultimately, I want to revert my phone to the original state it was in before I followed the instructions to root on this thread.

SkunkApe1, do you have any new updates or a method to unroot my S3? I rooted it after the 4.3 update?...

Thanks much
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] meyerweb:
You don't say what phone your co-worker has (You mention you're on a Verizon Note 2). If she has a Sprint Galaxy S3, then yes, it's possible to root it. If she doesn't have an S3, or is not on Sprint, then you're asking in the wrong place.

See this thread, especially post #30: http://forums.androidcentral.com/sp...-hacks/337722-possible-method-root-4-3-a.html
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] greekchampion04:
Thank you very much. Sorry for not being clear about that... my co-worker has a Spring S3, which is why I was looking in and asking on this forum.

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction :good:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] hackerinvasion:
superuser

Superuser stopped working what should i do??
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] meyerweb:
What have you tried to do? What happens when you try to open Superuser?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] hackerinvasion:
Just says superuser stopped working and when i try to open it , it doesnt open and the apps on my home screen disappears
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] meyerweb:
I suggest installing SuperSU: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.supersu It's more modern, and superior to superuser, IMHO.

Assuming that works, you can then use a root file editor to remove SuperUser.

But if you want to stick with SuperUser, try going into Application Manager and clearing cache & data from SuperUser, then try to run an app that requires root and see what happens.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] goku2778:
completely wrong and inaccurate...it can be rooted, very easily but this is 1 guide i had previously tried and it failed...my guide, http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2596697 i made it very easy, very thorough and completely works!! even has custom rom installation instructions towards the end and i actually just updated the custom rom to the latest release which was today

plus this guide was made way before 4.3 was even released, just saying lol
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] michaelway67:
what model number is this one the 710?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] :
Unable to root with any methods

I've tried a few of these listed full proof methods and I cannot get SuperSU, SuperUser, any of them installed past Knox. Currently tried this thread for Root access to no Avail.. I am using the Sprint GS3 variant the L710 on Stock OTA 4.3 MK3. I finally get SuperSU to open, says Knox is detected, asks to try to Disable, I agree.. And it fails to Disable. Would anyone be willing to reach out with some better knowledge than mine please?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] aenews:
Try the SafeRoot method. My friend tried countless methods but that one is the only one that worked. Also, if Knox is the issue, you might need to flash knox remover first in CWM. And you can get CWM using Skunkape's method with ODIN if you don't have it already.

KNOX Removal Script: xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2507931

SafeRoot: xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2565758xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] :
Thank You!

Well to report back I am now fully Rooted verified with Root Checker using the Saferoot method you provided. I greatly thank you for your reply, and everyone here at XDA, Devs, Community, everybody! You guys rock :) I have been using resources from here back when I had an Evo.. Quite a few phones ago and you guys provide success everytime :) Greatly appreciative! :victory:

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I did trip that stupid Knox stuff tho with a different try. But I am on TWRP Recovery! I suppose as long as I don't need to even cash in on a warranty this is not to be worried about from reading other posts, correct? :good:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] goku2778:
I see you got it done, my guide is a lot better and would've done all this for you in 1 shot without going through so many different routes...hasn't failed for 1 person yet and you would've started off with the philz twrp recovery installation, then Knox removal and then supersu rooting all through the recovery.

and don't worry about warranty crap, I even have a guide to get right back to a fully installed stock 4.3 ota system if you mess it up or anything...but this guide is WAY outdated
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] PrevailS3:
My friend recommended me this thread to root my Galaxy S3.

My S3 is from Virgin Mobile and is model # SPH-L710. Reading the thread it obviously states that this is for the Sprint S3, I asked him about it and he said it's fine.

He's more technologically advanced when it comes to phones & rooting... But just to make sure I'm looking for confirmation, would this work for my version? Thanks.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Drennan:
Yes

Yes the L710 is the Sprint/Virgin/Boost version of the S3.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] goku2778:
if you're on 4.3 though it's not gonna work, use my rooting guide, link is in my signature and DOES work for your phone model and was confirmed by others using your phone model on 4.3
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] gijoecam:
If I'm rooted stock on 4.1.2 MD4, is there any easy way to get the stock 4.3 ROM on board now? Also, will it stop the annoying message every 10 minutes telling me that there is an upgrade available?

Thanks, gang!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] goku2778:
you can unroot the phone, factory wipe it and update it then root it again, if you got supersu installed and running, go to its settings and there's an option to fully unroot...could also flash the update with odin if all else fails
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] brentkhack:
I do not see step 4 (Now you will tap either "choose zip from sdcard" or "choose zip from external sdcard").