yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Moped_Ryder:
Brand new phone: (Virgin Mobile)

SPH-L710

Android 4.1.2

BaseBand: L710VPAMG2

Build #: JZO54K.L710VPAMG2

Hardware: L710.14

Followed instructions. Confirmed MD5 of package download (e85ee4591a9cffb6b52dc61abdeb21e5)

Got MD5 error on Recovery_CWM - recovery.tar .md5

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

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

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> MD5 hash value is invalid

<OSM> recovery.tar .md5 is invalid.

Noticed the space in the name (recovery.tar .md5) changed it to recovery.tar.md5

MD5 checked out

Flashed all and is well.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
Thanks for the heads up. I will fix the name when I get home.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] myerchinize:
Pre rooted?

Hello all. New to rooting. I am already rooted via cf-auto-root. Using stock rom and recovery (I think). I am confused as to how to put in a custom rom and recovery. I would like to re-root via skunkapes guide. Sounds easy and comes with the rom and recovery. What should I do before I begin? Do I need to unroot?

Sprint SPH-L710 Samsung Galaxy S3

Android 4.1.2

Baseband Version:

L710VPBMD4

Kernal Version:

3.0.31-1130792

se.infra@SEP-132 #2

SMP PREEMPT Mon Apr 15 19:05:47 KST 2013

Build Number:

JZ054K.L710VPBMD4

Hardware Version:

L710.14

Thank you very much!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
If you rooted and have a custom recovery already. Re rooting with this method well do nothing for you.

This does not come with a ROM. This method simply roots whatever version you are already on.

If you don't have custom recovery already installed you can simply use one of the recoverys provided in the kit and flash it in odin. If you are already rooted you won't need to flash the team epic file. Or do the whole pull the battery. Just simply flash the recovery and reboot. Couldn't be simpler.

To flash rooms and mods you can use this guide. It should answer many of your question on how to flash different items.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2042743
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] lost_:
Skunk Ape, rather than linking an older TWRP on your OP, the latest ODIN tar is always listed here: http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/d2spr. That page is linked from the official TWRP for d2spr page.

EDIT: After flashing the latest TWRP 2.6.1.0 (probably some earlier versions too), boot into recovery and then reboot system. TWRP would intercept and prompt if you want to root the phone and if you say so, it would do the prep and install SuperSU installer that you can run from launcher. So, ODIN & TWRP is pretty much like a recovery & rooting package deal.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
The root kit has the new version in it. There is really no reason for the link. I will delete it. Thanks for reminding me.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] sarasam:
Thanks!!!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Hewittv18:
This worked great for me, one try! I was using other methods before I'd found on these same forums and no dice, the phone refused to recognize the internal storage (E: Failed to mount sdcard) type of thing. This time around, went like a dream! Thanks!

Now to figure out what apps I can use to delete all this bloatware. Any suggestions on a new, stable, and flashy ROM?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] flastnoles11:
Check out wicked sensations
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Hewittv18:
Will do, thanks!

As an aside: are new roms generally available on the play store?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
No they are not. Most roms are here for free.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Hewittv18:
Yeah I just realized that was a helluva stupid question since you have to...you know, flash 'em and all. Still!

Thanks again for this easy root!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] manesdean:
I finally found a recovery that worked. I used cmw 6.0.3.1. I'm using wicked sensations with the eREDicate theme. It's working fantastic now.

---------- Post added at 02:30 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:17 AM ----------

For those of you using the gs3 rooting kit the recoveries don't work. I had to use the Odin flashable cwm recovery from sprint Samsung galaxy s3 general forum, " new recoveries for new phones that won't mount storage". It works perfectly. I tried jellybomd domination and it worked great but flashed wicked sensations because it has a red theme that I love. For you ladies it has a wicked pink theme. My wife finally let me root her phone because I showed her the pink theme.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
It's worked for many dude. Besides the tar files in that thread are mine and the same ones in the kit. Doh....
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] flastnoles11:
He's talking about for new phones, with those the recoveries won't mount without the new TWRP recovery (2.6.0.1) or the modified cwm recovery
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] manesdean:
Yeah. He's right. It's only new phone the kit recoveries don't work on. Thanks for the working recovery and the gs3 kit both though.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
And that's them. I made the tar files that in the thread " new recoveries for new phones that won't mount storage". Look below...

This was cut from the thread.... The files in the Root Kit are Identical. This kit has been updated with those files linked below....

Thanks to [MENTION=4356960]Skunk Ape1[/MENTION] there are these Odinable recoveries you can try:

CWM Recovery Mod This is a tar file that can be flashed in odin

TWRP Recovery Mod This is a tar file that can be flashed in odin[/QUOTE]
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
I am talking about the new phones as well. This kit has been updated. The tar files in that tread he said he used (that worked) are my files and the files he said didn't work are the same files. Like I said, I know because I put them together.

My only guess is he got a bad download.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] manesdean:
I don't think I got a bad download. Like skunk apes said it is only the new gs3 models the recoveries in then root kit don't work for. His new modified recoveries work fine.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
The recoveries in the root kit are the modified recoveries.... :rolleyes:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] brnmick:
Hello all, this is my first time rooting my s3 or any phone for that matter, so plz excuse my noobish question, but i couldn't find an answer in this thread or through a google search. My question is: In step #5 of USING ODIN, it says...

"5. Click on the PDA button and browse to "recovery.tar.md5" in your Root GS3 Folder. The twrp recovery is in the twrp folder and the cwm in it's folder."

...however looking through the root gs3 folder i found two "recovery.tar.md5" as stated, one in twrp and one in cwm. My question is, which "recovery.tar.md5" do i use for the PDA, the twrp one or the cwm one?

Thx again! awesome thread! i hope i get this thing rooted without bricking.

Regards,

brnmick
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
The original root kit only had one recovery. When I added the twrp recovery I put them in folders because they both have the same name. If you want the twrp recovery use the one in the twrp folder. If you want clockworkmod recovery use the one in the cwm folder. Simple as that... :D
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] themagi:
nTelos SGS III (SGH-R530X)

nTelos is now selling the Samsung Galaxy S III (SGH-R530X). Is there any reason this root method would not work on this model?

I'm no stranger to flashing phones, but this model has only been on the market for a month.

Anything I should check for before I attempt it?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
I can't tell you if it will work or not. Nor will I be able to support you if it doesn't. The only thing I would really wonder about is the recovery.

The recoveries are different on the Verizon and the at&t phones. This is for Sprint and I've never heard of nTelos or the SGH-R530X. So I can't stay.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Team DevDigitel:
Great information.. I dont comment often but...

Glad to see this post.. if you get swamped with questions give me a shout and ill provide what I know...

Good work.. 2 thumbs up

:thumbup::thumbup:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] TedT100:
Any idea if this works with AOSP Roms?

Sent from my Paranoid Nexus 7
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
I was told it wouldn't. I think twrp has a new release that does.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] riceroma:
Hello. Skunk Ape1

First thanks, can you tell me please if this will work on my new gs3 boost mobile? I am doing this on Ubuntu. Also where is the download file.

Thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
It won't work on ubuntu.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] chris91411:
How do i install a new rom?

I flashed my samsung galaxy s3 (sprint) and was wondering if anyone can tell me a good Rom to use and how do I install it. Thank you,:o
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] metalfan78:
If you need to ask how to install a rom you shouldn't be flashing a rom yet. Do a lot of research and reading. And don't flash anything that isn't in the sprint section.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] PullTab:
First try Yes!

Nice work. My wife has the orginal S3. Did a bunch of research. Worked like a charm first try. Used wifi tether2.3 and hotspot worked like a charm on 4G LTE over 28Meg!

No issue with wifi working either. Thanks for everything!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Samstealth7:
md4?

will this method work on all stock md4 build...?

thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Ragnar:
All? There should be only one MD4. But yes it will.

Have a great day!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Samstealth7:
sorry

sorry i ment like a all stock device running md4.

thanks for the info
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
The 1st note in the guide answers your question.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Samstealth7:
Ya I just seen that it had been updated back in Aug for the new build info. Thanks again
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Naddict:
Thread cleaned of links to warez...take that junk somewhere else...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] abrasivejustin:
Where is the Sprint GS3 Root Kit.zip?

So apparently I'm missing something important... where exactly is the download for Sprint GS3 Root Kit.zip? I don't see any link to it and it's not showing up as a part of Skunk Ape1's original post.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
It's in my original post. Right above the "preparing your computer section. I just went there and tested the link. It's working fine. What browser are you using?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] ReapersDeath:
This is really great work, but may i please say that the instructions are kind of out dated and insanely confusing to a root nooby? I myself am not one but Im going through reading this and its very confusing.. There is primarily one part that could be fixed to relive confusion for the people who know nothing about rooting.

The first part mentions download the root kit; okay that's not hard or confusing. The next part says "Double click on the Sprint GS3 Root Kit and drag the Sprint GS3 Root Kit Folder to your Desktop.". There is no such folder. Within the zip is "Files to put on your phone, Odin307, Recovery_CWM, Recovery_TWRP, Counts.jpg, Flashcount.jpg, Instructions.PDF, Odin Sample Images.jpg, Root Kit Instructions.txt, Samsung_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones_v1.5.14.0.exe.

That there can cause some massive confusion. If "drag the Sprint GS3 Root Kit Folder to your Desktop." was changed up a bit it could cause less confusion. With newer people going to root their phone, they can be EXTREMELY cautious and nervous about doing it, worrying that they will brick it and break it and dont have the correct knowledge to guess what to do. If that one little part was reworded, it would help the flow and not have noobies hit a confusion wall lol

Another confusing point is it says to put the files in "Files to put on your phone", on your phone obviously, which isnt difficult, but then its jumps to saying

It tells you how to do so but in a way seems like it wants you to do that which mixes you up.

Im sorry to intrude on the thread and tear it apart lol, just wanted to help ease confusion for the newer crowds of root users. My first time rooting i had to guess with some stuff and could be very confusing.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
Perhaps you should read the whole thing....

-----Flashing Root in Recovery-----

1. Install battery

2. Place your phone into Recovery Mode.

-----INFO-----The Recovery that you installed is a touch screen recovery. You will not need use the buttons to navigate through the recovery menus.

3. Once in recovery tap on "install zip from sdcard".

4. Now you will tap either "choose zip from sdcard" or "choose zip from external sdcard"

5. Scroll by swyping up and down on screen. Tap on "TeamEpic-Root-from-Recovery-v5.zip.

6. Tap on "- Yes - Install TeamEpic-Root-from-Recovery -v5.

Once complete, tap the "go back" button once and then tap "reboot system now".

You Are now fully rooted with custom recovery installed.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] ReapersDeath:
That part isnt confusing but the rest is from what im saying. I understand it but from a new persons perspective
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] flastnoles11:
Every new person has said they have had no problems with this guide... You may just be over thinking it a bit as nobody, including people new to rooting have had any problems understanding the instructions
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
Thanks, before your post I was thinking of deleting it altogether.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] flastnoles11:
Definitely don't do that, this is the easiest guide to follow for the newbies... :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] susy1990:
Has anyone tested and confirmed this to work on the Boost Mobile S3?

I'm talking about the Samsung Galaxy s3 SPHL710ABB. It is not a Sprint phone flashed to Boost Mobile. It is a Boost Mobile variant of the S3.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
This is for the Sprint phone. I don't have a clue about boost mobile. Flash at your own risk.

Is there a boost mobile forum? If so, I would ask there.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Simpsons11:
Ok, I'm confused... What folder to I select the recovery.tar.md5 from? TWRP or CWM or both? Does one have an advantage over the other?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
It's a matter of preference. Take your pick.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] pointystar:
After you root this how do you flash a custom ROM? And by Samsung drivers, what do you mean? Samsung Kies?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Ragnar:
Please familiarize yourself with this thread here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=38172219

Most of your answers will be found there. Read all of post #1,#2 & #3.

Have a great day!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] flastnoles11:
And #6
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
You can also try this thread....

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2042743
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] pointystar:
I got it rooted, thanks a lot for the guide.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Matthews1026:
First I want to say thank you for putting this together :D...Was simple to Root and done on the first try. My problem though is once I try to install a ROM I get an error message that says:

Checking MD5 File...

Skipping MD5 check: no MD5 file found.

file_getprop: fail to stat "/system/build.prop

E: Error executing updater binary in zip '/extern

Error flashing zip '/external_sd/eec955eb4a5b.up

I have tried different ROMS CM, Dandroid etc... Downloaded straight from CM and XDA and not working. Wiped everything before hand.

I have tried CWM and TWRP and same on both.

I have tried going back to stock and root again and re-download ROMS

I have tried downloading ROMS directly on phone from web, also download to PC and transfer to phone.

Used MD5 Check Utility and they were all a match.

:crying:

Any input would be much appreciated!

Matt
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
I will be checking for updated recoveries tonight. I know that the recoveries included in this kit will not flash any AOSP or CM roms.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] vfrjim:
any new links for the download? Current link down:(:(
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] akvanden:
agreed
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
Link is back up.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] dtb1987:
It didn't look like anyone asked this yet so does anyone know if this will work on the virgin mobile version. Its the same model.

Thanks in advance

---------- Post added at 09:35 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:50 PM ----------

Nevermind It works on Virgin Mobile!!!!!!! Thanks man great work!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] wicked0007:
no root access after team epic flash from recovery

I have rooted my phone with skunk's method before and no problems what so ever on my phone. I am trying to root my mother's Sprint sg3 and after I follow this guide all the way through and put my battery back in and reboot into TWRP and reboot the system and android upgrades I have superuser app installed but I check to see if I have root access with root checker and it says that I do not have root access. I don't know if anyone else has had this problem but I have been looking over forums and just need to know what I should do. Her phone is running this i put it as an attachment not sure how to put picture on the post noob to the forums. long time reader, first time poster.

if anyone could help or link me the files that I should use on this it would greatly be appreciated.

One thing I found that I am not sure that would work is Chain Fire's auto root but don't know if that would work. On the CF-Auto-Root it says that I have to have an unlocked boot loader and I know that the older sprint version was unlocked from the factory, but wanted to make sure the newer ones are unlocked as well before I try and flash through Odin.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1963812

http://autoroot.chainfire.eu/
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Ragnar:
When you pull the battery out you put it back in and boot into custom recovery. At this point in custom recovery you have to flash the TEAM EPIC ROOT ZIP. Then once that is done you can reboot.

Have a great day!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] wicked0007:
I have done that sorry was tired when I typed that I flashed the zip after battery is put in and boot into recovery... sorry
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
I've never seen this happen. When you go back into recovery, is it still custom recovery or is it back to stock recovery? If you still have custom recovery, go to the playstore and install SuperSU by chainfire. That may fix your issue.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] wicked0007:
No it still has twrp on her phone didn't think about trying SuperSU. That is what I have on my phone. I will try this on Tuesday when I go over to her house. Any other ideas if that doesn't do the trick? Maybe factory reset and try again? Or if all fails do you think the chain fire method I linked would work? Thanks skunk I have read a lot of your posts and you make things easy to understand.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
If you still have twrp as recovery, after multiple reboots, then you would have had to of flashed team epic root from recovery. If not, twrp would not stick after rebooting. I would be willing to bet supersu will probably fix it. If not, try installing and running busybox, also available from the play store. The team epic root zip should have installed it though.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] lytbrte:
do not attempt to root your r530x

please DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ROOT YOUR S3! I have achieved a successful root; however, my camera is no longer working. Also as stated above, the recovery methods do not mounts the sd cards.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
This is for the Sprint gs3.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mikeinstlouis:
Brick my Recovery?

Thanks for this thread. I didn't know there was a "new" Sprint Galaxy SIII until I tried to root my phone.

This thread seems to be the answer to my problems.

My question is...when I saw that the CWM didn't mount the storage for me to flash the TEAMEPIC zip file, I went back to what I thought was a stock recovery from qbking77.com

I tried to install that and when I tried to verify that it was correctly installed, it showed the little android guy basically dying saying it couldn't mount anything in a bunch of red error messages.

Could I have possibly fried that part of my phone and will these recoveries still work? Also, when I need to get updates, will I ever be able to get back to a functioning stock recovery? I am wondering if I just flashed a corrupted recovery.

Again, thanks in advance to all of the hard work and time all of you guys put into these threads. VERY MUCH appreciated!

Mike in St. Louis
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] 1BadWolf:
This is a really good and comprehensive guide. I ordered my Sprint gs3 on Friday then did my homework on it and prepared my laptop over the weekend. When the phone came in today, I used this package and within 20 minutes I had a custom recovery, plus root and was running a custom ROM. Thank you for helping me continue my trend of never having used a stock ROM! :thumbup::thumbup:

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] Skunk Ape1:
I would have to say your best bet would be flashing the stock firmware tar. download the following file and extract the tar file from the zip. Flash that file in odin and you should be good to go.

http://hotfile.com/dl/224932786/cf3908b/SPR-L710VPBMD4-20130418114128.zip.html
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mikeinstlouis:
Thanks for getting back to my post, but unfortunately I do have a few NOOB questions..

What will flashing this tar file do?..Will flashing it get me back basically to stock recovery and stock ROM and wipe all of my data, like getting me back to when my phone was brand new?

Will I then be able to install the custom recoveries and then flash the TeamEpic zip file for root?

One last question...would it be unreasonable for me to try to flash the custom recoveries to see if they work before flashing the big firmware tar file?

I am just not sure what flashing stock firmware does. I've never done that before.

Thanks for everyone's patience.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
It should get you back to stock recovery and rom. As far as data, it's hit and miss. Sometimes you lose data sometimes not. There are also times it just hangs on the Samsung screen. If that happens just go into stock recovery (yes, you will have stock recovery at this point) and perform a factory reset. Your phone should boot after that.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] kngdmond:
Got the new MD4 GS3, 4 days old, followed the directions and took a whole 5 minutes to root with zero issues. Installing a custom ROM was a bit more tricky. Many thanks to the dev for a clean working method.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] njdan30:
to root the ntelos s3 use auto rootf or the us cellular model trust me i have one not sure if it was answered or not
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mysticfy:
Rooted

NICE, this worked like a charm, rooted, flashed custom ROM.

THANKS!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] crombiecrunch:
I am going to pick up to brand new S3 sprint phones today, I just wanted to make sure the instructions in post one still works for it?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
Yes, it should work just fine.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] papichulonyc21:
First Post

First time Poster, Long time XDA Developer User

---------- Post added at 03:09 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:00 PM ----------

Works like a champ. I Personally used the Jellybomb Rom once i rooted the phone. Great ROM, easy to do.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Skunk Ape1:
You should also try the wicked sensations rom.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] kngdmond:
Thank you Skunk Ape1 for the recommendation. This is my first smart phone, so I'm clueless to "which ROM is good." I also installed Jellybomb. With a few tweaks it works great on top of this root method. Now that I have my nandroid, I'm ready to explore more ROMS.