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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
Ib think you have to be on chrome. I don't think the site lets you use internet explorer.

I will try to get my return to stock guide here on xda soon. I won't be able to do it until thursday at the earliest.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] unlimitedsol77:
OK...thanks skunkape!

What do you think about my Kies suggestion as another viable option since it doesn't require the stock recovery?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
I wouldn't use kies on my phone if my life depended on it. I was under the impression, kies won't work on a rooted phone but I'm not positive.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] unlimitedsol77:
OK...see that's why I was asking... I was under the impression that as long as it recognised the phone model and current firmware properly that it would upgrade to the new firmware when it was available.

BTW...I'm rooted using your method, of course, have CWM installed and I'm still on the stock ROM.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] curiousmike:
Losing root.

I followed the direction and have TWRP on the phone, and managed to install a custom rom called "SlimBean."

SlimBean sets the LCD density too low ( 245 ), so everything appears smallish on screen.

When attempting to change the LCD density, I get an error that I don't have root access.

Running "SuperSU" , I'm asked to update and I do via the "Normal" option, and it will shortly thereafter fail to install.

Did SlimBean "break" the root that I had when I initially did the initial Odin/TWRP install?

I tried re-installing "TeamEpic-Root-from-Recovery -v5" with "SlimBean" already on the phone; the output in TWRP looks like it was successful, but when booting back into the phone, I have the same errors with root as above.

Suggestion?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] 1BadWolf:
Go to settings/developer options and you'll see an option labeled "root access". Tap that and select either "apps only" or "apps and adb". Done!

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] Crav3:
This is a great guide!! Will be rooting my new s3 tomorrow!! :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] h104:
I agree. I don't ever mess with that.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] jwitt418:
Been awhile since I checked but wanted to ask before I went ahead with it. Was the SG3 kit updated so that the newer phones would be able to flash AOSP. I had the older files off Android Central and am only able to flash TW roms. Just wondering because the date still shows August upload. And is the recovery the only file I need to change on my phone to fix this issue?? Thanks in advance....
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
I think it depends on the AOSP rom you are flashing. My understanding is that it isn't so much as the recovery but the rom itself.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] 3c274:
thx for sharing, i had sum1 who knows nothing about rooting and she was able to get it done...kudos to u
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] jwitt418:
Oh...okay got ya. I tried a bunch but none worked. Do you know any conformed working on the newer phones
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
I don't like cm or aosp so I couldn't tell you. You may chef the twrp thread. I think I seen something about it there. You may also want to update your twrp.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] jwitt418:
K thanks. I'm on the latest. I actually prefer TW currently as this MOAR rom is fantastic. But my battery life has always been better with other phones and first generation s3 on aosp based roms. But I might mbe out of luck since none are playing nice. Thanks for all your work putting this thread together tho
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] lordnykon21:
Where is the download link? I clicked on download, and it tried to install a media player, which I'm wondering if it's malware.

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I see it's there, i click on it, it goes to http://d-h.st/JOj. I click download, it takes me to a site where i have to register. Then, Im getting a media player download, am I missing something?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] jhill110:
Just tested the link.. Working fine.

Sent From The Galaxy Via Subspace
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] lordnykon21:
When I click it, I see download in three different places. None of them let me download it. Do I have to sign up to get it? Where do you click when you get there? The link takes me there, but it doesnt show me where to click to actually get it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] jhill110:
This is the d/l Url:

http://d-h.st/JOj

Sent From The Galaxy Via Subspace
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] lordnykon21:
Ok, that's where I end up. The I see a black download button, a black play button, another black download button, and a green arrow pointing down to another download button. Then i see a section with file links, I click one of them, it opens another site, which I'm certain is malware. This where I'm having issues.

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Got it
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
I don't like the adds devhost has been adding and will eventually be pulling the files from there and putting them on a different server. Preferably an add free one. I'm looking at the cost to see if it would be a viable option.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] H4rryTipp3r:
When I go to put the .tar.md5 in the PDA slot, I click it and it's seems like it goes but the PDA slot is showing empty? Any ideas?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] alammori:
Did you check the box on the left of the pda button?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] puhiniho:
Thanks so much Skunk Ape, followed your instructions and my wife's S3 is fully rooted. Thank you again!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] icelus1:
Will this method work with the new 4.3 firmware?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
Not sure, it has worked on every other version.. Not really interested in 4.3. It sucks.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] kngdmond:
I've heard nothing good about the 4.3 stock update...something about having Knox. But I'm running 4.3 made by The Collective and everything works OK. But I'd have to agree with skunk ape....4.3 doesn't add anything spectacular.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Ma}{imus:
4.3 has security features(?) built in that prevent the installation of a custom recovery by current methods. If you have any desire to root your GS3, avoid the 4.3 OTA until our stellar devs find a workaround.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
This method worked with my gn3 and it had the same security measures. However, the recovery itself needed to be modified. Eventually the recoveries will be compatible with 4.3. When that happens the kit will be updated with the new recoveries.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Ma}{imus:
Thanks SkunkApe1

Please excuse my noobish questions (I'm just a user not dev savvy at all)...if I understood correctly, you were able to root and install a custom recovery (that you modified) running 4.3 on your GN3? Can you also install a custom ROM or does that require further modifications to circumvent Knox? My understanding was that Knox was much easier to get around on the ROM, but not so much with the firmware.

Translation to Ma}{'s understanding: Firmware = bootloader stuff, ROM = UI stuff once the device boots. Again...please excuse my ignorance. :o

If that's the case, I am hopeful that those of us who don't have a clue how to modify these files will be in the watchful care of our able devs soon. :good:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
I take no credit for the modified recovery. But yes I have root and twrp recovery. I have no problem flashing roms, kernels and mods.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] SebasC:
It works partially on 4.3 SuperUser keeps being stopped by darn KNOX... any ideas??
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
Try this method to root.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1963812
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] jackflak_56:
I have already rooted and am using the stock rom. My question is would it be better to restore the phone to factory settings-erasing everything and then rooting? Can I use the restore to factory setting option?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
No you can't use the restore phone to factory settings option. All that will do is delete the programs you installed and all your data. It will not unroot your phone.

I don't understand the fascination of updating as soon as you can. This is not a good update. This update is the 1st step toward google and Samsung locking down your phone.

My advice to those already rooted, is to wait until someone posts an updated Rom with Knox removed and then flash it. Don't be in a hurry for this update that doesn't provide anything you need and many things you shouldn't want.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Ma}{imus:
^This!!! I only flashed the MK3 modem and I'm perfectly satisfied with how things are running on 4.1.2 for the time being.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] prboy1969:
[MENTION=4356960]Skunk Ape1[/MENTION] just used this method for the umteemth time. Worked like a charm as usual :) .

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[/COLOR [MENTION=4356960]Skunk Ape1[/MENTION] just used this method for the umteemth time. Worked like a charm as usual :) .
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] jackflak_56:
No no-you misunderstand. I don't want to update to 4.3. My phone has gotten to where it's like a windows computer after a year or two-slow after installing and uninstalling this or that-so you wipe the hard drive and reinstall the os and your other essential junk and start over. So that's what I was getting at-can I get it back to nearly new and then root it again. But, if you say I can do a factory reset and it still be rooted but clean....well that will work. And then after I learn some more maybe try one of the other roms.

And thanks for this guide and taking the time with this thread! :good:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
Yes I misunderstood. Just do the factory reset. It will clean out the junk and you will stay rooted. It should be like new.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] rukin1:
Shoot. I flashed the update and ig I'm stuck without root :S
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] poit:
No you're not. Several options. You can root yourself by following this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1963812 That's how I rooted stock MK3. Just don't try to flash anything lower than 4.3 or you may brick the device

..

Or you can reflash the MK3 Stock rooted ROM that cnexus has posted:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2541900
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Xanafuego:
Skunk Ape and other fellow members I appreciate your work very much. I have a Virgin Mobile galaxy s3. & I have scoured the forms until my eyes and bled.. I'm sure someone has asked, but will this root method work for me? I noticed (after I bought the xda app) that XDA does not have a Virgin Mobile galaxy s3 forum. But I heard in passing many sprint gs3 'methods' and roms and software and such work with my Virgin Mobile galaxy s3. Could you confirm any of this for me? .. maybe an idiots guide on my options as a VM gs3 user as far as sprint Dev goes or a link to such. I've been to the phandroid site.. it's really small and not as comprehensive as xda. Thanks you guys. Because of all of your vigilance and precise work and postings, it seems I have not had to post here very often. Anyways take care and thanks. it's cool what you all do for people
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
Not sure about virgin but am told this works with boost.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Xanafuego:
Thanks skunk, it should work with virgin then I just do not want to hurt my phone. I do not fancy a locked bootloader not taking the official OTA.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] unlimitedsol77:
I noticed that after I flashed the GOOGLE EXPERIENCE LAUNCHER that my phone appears to have TRIM SUPPORT even though I'm only on 4.1.2...for those interested.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
Wrong thread... please remain on topic.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] unlimitedsol77:
That post was in response to jackflak_56 and his discussion with you about his S3 slowing down, etc.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Xanafuego:
would attempting root and failing cause a warranty to be voided? Not that I worry, but while attempting a root method that failed, it had later said.. updating Network.. in notification bar. it was basically doing what happens when you update your profile in the system update in settings on s3. Maybe off topic but skunk I'm sure you would know the answer.. I had tried a method using moto chopper reading from phone. Root failed but something occurred because it was updating network afterward. Everything's fine just has me puzzled.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
Easy way to check would be going into download mode and seeing what it says ass far as what your custom flash count is.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
Another way would be look in about device. Tap on status. Then at the very bottom see if it says device modified.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Xanafuego:
that is amazing Thank you. I would have never figured that out. It says device normal. Good looking out man. You guys make me almost want to run out and get a Sprint version just so I can be a real part. I'm going to ask my boss today, if I can use his laptop to attempt to root this phone. I am a chef, well in training, so I have a little free time here in a bit. Wish me luck. Thanks again brother
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] the_third:
Thus is awesome

Sent from the infected viking
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] acooken:
This isnt always true. Ive been running Peoples rom and moar and both state device is normal.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] dub913:
sg3 root

Plz help me I teied to root using chainfire and I got the red android logo and odin said it was successful but when It reboots I have no superuser or root access. I'm running 4.1.2 on samsung galaxy s3. I rooted 4.1.1 y is this so muc hared
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Johnnysauur:
Very easy guide, very easy to follow :p.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] dub913:
Help wat do I do

When I put my phone in recovery it runs chainfire and I don't get root access or superuser
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
If you used chainfires method to root, you should go to his thread for support. I know nothing about his method. I'm told it's easy though.

This method roots your phone using team_epic_root_from_recovery. You can't just mix and match files.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] dub913:
How do I get to his thread
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] dub913:
Plz help me no one eles will. Can I restart and use your method? I use my phone for internet for my xbox now I can't becasue I can't get rooted I have custom binary and custom system wat fo I need to do
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] dub913:
Im tring to use cwm now and it says count mount
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Azhai:
Everything was working fine until the latest OS update... I tried to root again, but it didn't work.

I keep getting these security notices that read as follows:

"SuperSU attempted to access a secure area on your phone without authorization. This attempt has been blocked.

Make sure your phone is protected by updating the security policy to the latest version from Samsung."

It doesn't always say SuperSU, but that's not the important part, anyway. I'm willing to bet this is why it's not working. Has anyone had similar issues? I have no clue what to do.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
Turn off in settings security.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] dub913:
Can u help me get past the can't mount issue
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
Is this for an external sdcard? If so, you may want to format your card to fat32 file system. don't think cwm reads exfat file system.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] DTw0:
Ok,ive done this method now and another,everything goes fine and it seems to work BUT when i use root checker to see if i have access,i dont...i dont understand.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Azhai:
I see no way to turn it off, only update it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] prboy1969:
The Search feature is your friend ;) . If it's one of the newer S3's you may need to use one of the modified Recoveries. Check the thread HERE. FYI I have used Skunk Ape1's method to Root seven devices already. It works perfectly :) .

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Menu - Settings - Security - Unknown sources. Make sure it's checked. Also you may want to check out THIS thread, and the one HERE.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] budhalbertjr:
Hi, im sorry im quite new to the world of rooting and it apears i have completetly ruined my phone... cause i followed the steps, and all worked... until i loaded the md5 file. I even created a back up, but when i loaded the md5 file, now my phone flat out doesnt turn on. Does nothing. Nothing at all. Wont power on at all wont even go into a bootloader or downloader... nothing... like its dead. Am i screwed? One thing i can get is the power to turn on the red light when i plug it in with out the battery, and it shows up as a qualcom usb for a few moments... its ruined isnt it?

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
If you can't get into download mode you're only hope is a jtag device. On the bright side, if you can't get into download mode, neither will Sprint.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Azhai:
Hello? Skunk Ape? There's no way to turn it off. What can I do?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
Not entirely sure what to tell you. This is one reason I will never take an ota. I always wait for my favorite Rom to be updated to the newest version.

4.3 may require a new hacked recovery. Keep an I on the recovery threads and watch for anyone else having the same issues. I have been told that this method had worked for phones with 4.3 installed.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] SwellVermin:
same...

Yeah this 4.3 s*it is just that. S*IT. I just tried to re root again through this method and "unfortunately SuperSU has stopped working" message pops up immediately after booting. I wonder if the Devs will come up with a way around this? So dumb, I feel like i have an iPhone....

btw stock rom on previously rooted 4.1
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] gene3x:
Hahahaha..... well that answers one of my questions..... sortof..... So don't upgrade to 4.3? :confused:

I am a complete noob and this is my forst post. I have several questions. Skunk Ape, I have already used your method to root on 4.1.2 (Thank you sir)

2 things are an issue. 1. My battery drains crazy fast. and 2. Although I have SU on my phone I am not able to use the hotspot feature with any of the programs which is why I rooted in the first place. Did I do anything wrong?

The other reason I started to learn about rooting is because I wanted to load a ROM that could speed up my phone. I do have a lot of stuff loaded on it but it is crazy slow. Especially texting.

several questions:

After reading through much of this post am i correct in saying that if I just let the 4.3 ota update happen that I will be unrooted and have a stock android 4.3 update?

What are my solutions to my battery drain? (which is the main issue) I would prefer not to reload everything, which is what initially appealed to me, but I will if it will solve many problems.

My goal is to find a ROM like MOAR or something I like it that I really like and stick with it for awhile.( I cannot be without my phone for long periods as I have lots of responsibilities.) Should I just get another phone, maybe an GS4, to play with and learn this stuff so that I can afford to be without one of them? lol :eek:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] gene3x:
Well the battery drain apparently is from the kernel using over 50% of the battery life. :confused:

So I need to flash?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] SwellVermin:
Yeah, apparently thats what happens. I know from experience. And now im so frickin mad you dont even know. Stuck. At a loss. Wheres the *.tar file to fix this immediately?? lol I need help, my phone was perfect on 4.1.2 the way it was. Now, nothing good can come out of this at all.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] babyboy3703:
Thank you

Thank you so muck I'm on Sprint SPH-L710 4.1.2 work like a charm was using Samsung GS3 toolkit Paid for full version & Still would not work keep on getting stuck at checking all files are present. so thank you for this & I will be donating to you shortly for saving my phone thank you
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
Don't really know how long you've had the gs3. But the phone isn't known for great battery life. Now that you are rooted you should take advantage of some of the programs that require root. Titanium backup can be used to save on battery life by freezing apps from running that normally suck battery life. Start off by freezing stuff you recognize and know you don't use. You would be surprised at how much that can help your battery life.

Wi-Fi tether apps work better for some phones than others. Also setup can be difficult. My suggestion would be to find a Rom that has the native hotspot hack. The native hack is the one that came on your phone and is designed to be almost foolproof. It will always be the most reliable way. The hack enables you to use the tethering built into your phone without having to pay the surcharges from Sprint. There are several roms available that have the built in hotspot.

Just because an update comes out doesn't mean it's better. I have seen some updates that were good. Froyo to gingerbread and gingerbread to jellybean. But since then I haven't seen a single update that has really been worth it. 4.1 / 4.2 / 4.3 they are all jelly bean and if you asked me the best of the bunch is still 4.1. That's just my opinion for what it's worth. I don't see any reason to update unless the update fixes an issue that you've been experiencing or adds features that will truly benefit you and add functionality that you will really use. None of the recent updates have done either as far as I'm concerned. 4.3 in my opinion is actually a step back.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] gene3x:
Thank you again for your help. Especially about Titanium advice. I will be donating for sure.

I followed your procedure step by step and it worked great, however I really don't understand fully the terminology or the process of what I did so I will continue to read how to flash another ROM. Is there one that you recommend that accomplishes what i am looking for? ie. easily overclocked?

Also, since the kernel is what is using all the juice. (it was fine before I rooted and no programs were added) is there a way to load a different kernel? :fingers-crossed:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] pakisprings:
There is a root method after upgrading. I used the same method, and at first it said I wasn't rooted, than the binaries updated on super user a couple of days later and now I have root. But now I can't seem to get wifi tether to work.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] babyboy3703:
Ok I'm only having one issue when i download or uninstall or just exit out of the play store phone locks up & reboots please help thank you
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] SwellVermin:
How? Where?

What method is used after updating? Superuser just miraculously updated and you were rooted again? My CWM recovery still works, and successfully flashes team epic rcovery for root, but when the phone reboots that annoying gray shield appears and i also get "unfortunately super user has stopped"

I use treve mod wifi tether, its fool proof. You can go to his site and get the proper files and settings...