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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] WhiteReign:
Oh ya it is true. I have done that Odin helped. I am stock but in Roaming still. :( Does not matter what I do I am in Roaming land..

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WHY OH WHY did not any one else see this...... *2767*3855# BAM I am fixed. Oh well Two phones latter. Good thing Walmart takes every thing back lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] cr4ck3r4lif3:
Re: [GUIDE] Root for Jelly Bean OTA ***UPDATED 1/29***

Your issue belongs in another thread, for lost imei. Such as this one: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=31051731

I'd suggest backing up your imei as well as you seem so prone to losing it. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1852255

On a positive note, thanks to the op for the write up. Has worked great for me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] kuntri:
After installing recovery

I did this download step:

For Both Root and Unlocked Bootloader ***RECOMMENDED*** - Download SuperSU + Unlocked Bootloader to your SD Card - Link

So after I installed my custom recovery, flash the zip that combines both SU and Unlocked Bootloader?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] dhouston10:
Thank you for this!!! Worked great.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] valorian13:
I just finished doind all the steps on the first page. I have a question about step #4. I flashed the TWRP recovery. After I installed the zip file, the only options I saw were to reboot, the a choice of power off or system. I chose system but it never saw the option to choose "Disable Recovery Flash". Did I do this step wrong?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Mikestony:
Re: [GUIDE] Root for Jelly Bean OTA ***UPDATED 1/29***

I flashed that recovery also. I did not see that option either. I think you will be okay

Sent from my only friend... My SG III LTE4G
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] valorian13:
Cool thanks. Is there a way to verify the bootloader is unlocked. I seem ez-unlocker has been removed from the play store.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] andybones:
here use this version. just lock, then unlock, then ull know for sure ur unlocked
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] andybones:
when in odin and flashing the bootchain, do I rename the file from "VRALEC.bootchain.tar.md5" to "VRALEC.bootchain.tar" or do I leave it as is "VRALEC.bootchain.tar.md5" when selecting in PDA in odin (sorry never used odin before, HTC guy here, waiting on a refurb, (dropped my phone today, need a freshie), lol JK!! power button is stuck, and just trying to be as prepared as possible,

also, once I install a custom recovery, could I just use the VZWGS3_EZ-Unlock.apk to unlock bootloader, since I'm going to be recovering a nandroid so the ROM will already be rooted.

just curious :)

also if not, can I use internal storage to flash the .zip or do I NEED a sdcard?

thank you OP!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Mikestony:
You need not rename anything or extract anything. (except the Odin zip of course)

You can use your internal sd for the file.

And just use the recommended SU/bootloader.zip file and flash that in recovery.

your bootloader will be unlocked.

:)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] liteon163:
Thanks for this thread! I just successfully rooted and unlocked my Samsung Galaxy SIII, which was running stock JB. It took a few repeats of certain steps, but I eventually got everything working just fine.

I chose CWM, since it is what I first learned when I rooted and ROMed my OG DROID Incredible. Now I'm running CM10 because I don't like TouchWiz and all of the Verizon/Samsung bloat, especially since I was running Nova Prime anyway.

Thanks again!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] andybones:
worked great!, thank you OP!

I also did not get this screen though

"Upon exiting your custom recovery to reboot first time, you will be asked if you want to "Disable recovery flash", you MUST select Yes"

using CWM recovery.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] itlooksfast:
Why do I keep getting this error message:"E:signature verification failed" I downloaded the SU/bootloader zip file straight to my SD card.

NVM I got it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] dcharleyultra:
Re: [GUIDE] Root for Jelly Bean OTA ***UPDATED 1/29***

What did you have to do to fix it?

Swyped from my SPH-L710
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] 1seniorgeek:
I had the same issue with error message:"E:signature verification failed". The fix for me was to reload the CWM6023touchVWZ.tar file into the the recover and then the rest worked fine.

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You only get that screen if you use CWM recovery and you go through the menus. It is there on the final menu option which most people skip.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] makmoneynslp:
the recovery flash isnt sticking for some reason anyone else have this problem
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] AntiAppel:
Re: [GUIDE] Root for Jelly Bean OTA ***UPDATED 1/29***

Ok so I must be doing something wrong. I have all the files downloaded,and I run Odin. When I try to flash the first file it gets stuck at the pit mapping. I've tried every usb port on my system to no avail. I'm trying to do this on an xp system if that matters. Can someone help me with this problem?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] mjdavis871:
Re: [GUIDE] Root for Jelly Bean OTA ***UPDATED 1/29***

Probably already been said before...make sure you flash in pda and make sure you checked the md5 of the file before flashing. Also make sure all your drivers are installed on your computer and make sure you are in download mode.

Sent from my Eclipsed Galaxy SIII
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] AntiAppel:
Re: [GUIDE] Root for Jelly Bean OTA ***UPDATED 1/29***

With the exception of checking the md5 I have everything correct. I'm not sure how to check the md5, I thought odin was supposed to do that for me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SteveGrandRapids:
ODIN does check the md5 . . watch the dialog box in odin . . it will tell you if the md5 was verified . . :good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] AntiAppel:
Re: [GUIDE] Root for Jelly Bean OTA ***UPDATED 1/29***

That's what I thought. I tried running it on a vista laptop and everything worked fine, so it must have been something with my computer.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] mikeew83:
followed steps not working

I flashed the vralec then flashed the cwm file and when i hold volume up and home and power it boots in to android stock recovery not cwm...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] timnexus:
Here is a real stupid question but I am also new to Verizon and the SG3. With this methid I assume your data will be wiped?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] valorian13:
No, your data will not be wiped following this root process. If you decide to install a different ROM, then you will have to wipe your data before installing the ROM.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] timnexus:
Thanks! That was one of my biggest concerns because no one really mentioned it that I have read. And before taking the dive want to make sure I get all info.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] nalgamedios:
Help!

It's been a while since I rooted a phone, but I'm stuck on step 3, getting "securecheck : Fail" when trying to install CWM tar. What am I doing wrong?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] strive53:
Re: [GUIDE] Root for Jelly Bean OTA ***UPDATED 1/29***

Thanks op! Everything worked as stated!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] QSquared:
Thanks! The Article should have a FAQ that explicitly states that! =)

Thanks! The Article should have a FAQ that explicitly states that! =):good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jweavis:
When flashing my buddy's S3, I'm not seeing "Disable recovery flash" in step 4.

I had everything working great this morning with a rooted stock ROM, backed it up, flashed CleanROM, and then got the Verizon Yellow Alert and was not able to get back into the custom bootloader.

Flashed a Stock ROM, reflashed and am at step 4 now. I'll hang out and wait for an answer before going through step 5 again.

He's been having a lot of GPS issues and I'm hoping a fresh start will help it. (I know, it might be hardware related)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Mikestony:
What recovery are you installing?

If it's TWRP, you will not get that message.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] open1your1eyes0:
OP has been updated for the new Jelly Bean 4.1.2 build VRBMB1 OTA
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] BeansTown106:
bootchain fails says secure check fail rpm
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] neozen21:
Yeah, same here..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] open1your1eyes0:
Okay guys I'm pulling the VRBMB1 Bootchain, there's an issue that needs to be addressed
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] skiddingus:
I had the same problem a couple days ago. I flashed the 6.0.2.3 recovery and the option was not there. Luckily the recovery stuck and was not overwritten. It seems to be fine. I have used it several times.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] open1your1eyes0:
New tested working VRBMB1 Bootchain is now up (this one was a little trickier to get without a factory image in hand). Should be good now. : )
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] open1your1eyes0:
OP has been updated with TWRP Recovery 2.4.3.0
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] skiddingus:
Working great here. Thanks!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] radpp16:
OTA 4.1.2 defer?

Thanks for the tutorial. I did "ROOT ONLY" with "ClockworkMOD" 4.1.1. Working great with wifi-tether-trevemod!

Am I able to do the official OTA 4.1.2 Verizon JB Update? What processes must I take in order to keep root?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] shawnten:
Re: [GUIDE] Root for Jelly Bean 4.1.1 or 4.1.2 OTA ***UPDATED 3/5***

Can I use mobile Odin to install this
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] open1your1eyes0:
Just take the OTA normally as you would. Let ClockworkMod flash the untrusted zip. Reboot after the OTA and follow OP guide once again through all 5 steps.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] oppis300:
I am using Voodoo to keep root, when I accept OTA and get into CWM to flash the untrusted zip I am getting an assert error - any idea?!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] open1your1eyes0:
I have no experience with Voodoo Root Keeper, I just do a quick re-root afterwords to be on the safe side. That could be your issue. Do you have any other mods installed? What's the specific asset error you're getting?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] oppis300:
I have kindacrap installed, I'm attempting again to get the error, will post once up, didn't know if there were any quick fixes - I will end up using the method in your OP - worked like a charm for the ICS to JB update last time..

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E: failed to verify whole-file signature

E:signature verification failed

installing

verifying

assert failed: apply_patch_check("/system/app/SystemUI.odex" and then a whole buncha numbers

E: error in /cache/fota/update.zip

(status 7)

Installation aborted

THX
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] open1your1eyes0:
I posted the same in my other thread but with kindacrap mods your OTA will fail due to a modded system partition. You will have to restore it before taking the OTA.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] oppis300:
Thanks Man, appreciate it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] radpp16:
i stepped in it

sh!T

I get "SECURE FAIL: KERNEL

System software not authorized by Verizon Wireless has been found on your phone. Please turn off your phone and go the nearest Verizon Wireless store for help."

Any assistance at all much appreciated.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] open1your1eyes0:
Follow all 5 steps again and make sure to unlock your bootloader if you're using a custom kernel.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] thejvicari:
The same thing happened to me, but only after I flashed the first ROM
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] open1your1eyes0:
Unlocked bootloader is required if your ROM has a custom kernel (have to check with the ROM creator).
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Jihoonie:
Re: [GUIDE] Root for Jelly Bean 4.1.1 or 4.1.2 OTA ***UPDATED 3/5***

Followed your guide, including going back to VRBLK3 from VRBMA2, and all is running smoothly on the new update. Can't wait for these great devs to start modding on this new base!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] BeansTown106:
thanks again open!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] radpp16:
Awesome. It worked great and back to normal 4.1.2

Was curious ever since i did ROOT ONLY 4.1.1,when powering up I get CUSTOM under the samsung logo. Can I remove this?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] open1your1eyes0:
Unfortunately not, the bootloader checks if you're rooted and display that status. Only way to get rid of it is to flash the unlocked bootloader. Hence why it's highly recommended.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] radpp16:
I got the error because I tried to do a factory reset from settings menu after the OTA 4.1.2 which I think went successfull?!

Does this mean I can never do a factory reset as long as I'm rooted?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] open1your1eyes0:
Factory reset will keep root actually since SuperSU is embedded into the system partition instead of your data so you won't be able to get rid of the Custom lock icon unless you reflash the factory image or flash the unlocked bootloader.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] thejvicari:
Well I followed the instructions in the OP, and I thought that was supposed to give me an unlocked bootloader. Is there something I'm missing?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] open1your1eyes0:
Which download did you flash in Download #3? If you flashed Root Only you are missing the unlocked bootloader.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] thejvicari:
Thanks for your quick response. I really appreciate it, and I downloaded the combination root and unlocked bootloader. I just got my phone yesterday, installed the update, then did the steps on the OP. If that helps at all....
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] open1your1eyes0:
May want to flash that combination zip again. Because once unlocked bootloader applies you should definitely not be seeing the "Custom" unlock icon.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] thejvicari:
I'll give it another go. Thanks again!!

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Success!!! Thanks again brother!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] open1your1eyes0:
Happy to help. :good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] radpp16:
Thanks openyoureyes, everything back to great with 4.1.2 and Wifi Tether TreveMod!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] skiddingus:
Just curious...which version of the TreveMod are you using? Do you have to reboot the phone after running it to get regular wifi to work again?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] radpp16:
3.2-beta2-modv5 ***Synergized***

I have unlimited data plan so I don't have "regular wifi" to connect to anyway. Sorry.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] GeNeTiiCs:
Odin freezes when trying to flash VRALEC Bootchain. It says get PIT for mapping then it fails.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] open1your1eyes0:
Don't rename the file to tar.tar it should be tar.md5. Also if it's failing it means you have a bad download. Please redownload and check the MD5 once you get it to make sure it matches to the one posted in OP.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] GeNeTiiCs:
Re: [GUIDE] Root for Jelly Bean 4.1.1 or 4.1.2 OTA ***UPDATED 3/5***

Everytime I save the Vralec file it saves as .tar.tar
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jrstorm1007:
Works Great for 4.1.2

Followed all 5 steps and am now rooted again on stock 4.1.2. Great work and thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ZueKary:
Data and user settings

Will my apps, data and setting stay after rooting using this method?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] GeNeTiiCs:
I had to rename it tar.md5. When I download it, its already named tar.tar
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ZueKary:
I just realized someone had partially answered my question before. Since the data won't be wiped that means all my settings and home screens will remain intact?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Skyllos:
Regular su. I think the oroblem is its not booting into cwm it just keeps booting into the systems recovery. I gine through the odin steps again and same issue

I did a odin install of the VRALEC and than I did the odin install of the cwm touch recovery. And I cant boot into cw as if was never installed
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] 338lapuaAI:
both, for some reason though it's not booting into CWM recovery. Even though when I install through odin it installs sucessfully.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] budwizer:
Having same issue here when trying to use the TWRP one. After odin of TWRP when trying to boot into recovery I can only get into the factory recovery. Looks like even though odin is showing the flash successful it is not taking.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] km75:
Worked just fine for me. Not even a little problem. Was kinda surprised actually.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] heyitztimmeh:
I'd just like to say I'm having the same problem too so it seems like this is the case for everybody.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Skyllos:
Maybe bootchain related
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] open1your1eyes0:
I want you guys to try this guide again and let's do this. As soon as flashing recovery is done in ODIN and you see the screen go black, immediately press and hold Home+PowerUp before the device powers on again (have to do it quickly) and hold it until you see it boot into the CWM/TWRP screen. Let me know what happens.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] taihard:
Yup that did it for me, i was having the same problem as everyone else and doing what you just mentioned allowed me to get into twrp

[Update]

Finished with step 4 and all seems to be well, I can get into twrp just fine! Thanks for this guide!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] budwizer:
Worked for me as well.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] 338lapuaAI:
This worked! I had to hold the home+powerup until it cwm came up. Before I was just letting go of the buttons when I saw booting into recovery.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Skyllos:
Worked thanks Gf has root now. She wouldnt have to do these work arounds if she would have just unlocked a long time ago like I did mine
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] open1your1eyes0:
Can any of you guys check if you are able to reboot in recovery again after you have rooted and everything is well? Just curious.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jlokos:
If I'm not mistaken, if you uncheck the reboot option in odin, you can disconnect your phone and then press and hold Home+PowerUp to get into recovery. I know that I've tried it the way you recommend and it always takes me a number of times as the as the phone re-powers up. Maybe I have slow fingers?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] open1your1eyes0:
Yes that is another option if any of you guys are having trouble. :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] taihard:
Yeah I updated my post (like 4 posts up)... I finished the whole guide, flashing k3 bootchain and I can get back into twrp fine...

unless you mean if we could get back into it after flashing root and before k3 bootchain, I don't think i tried that, just went straight to bootchain.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] open1your1eyes0:
Great! Just making sure is all. :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Ryno77:
I installed your no wipe leak but never installed a custom recovery or rooted. Is there any reason I can't just flash the VRBLK3 bootchain since I'm apparently not on it? I would then be on 100 percent stock, correct? I can't decide if I want to mess with a custom recovery or rooting yet. Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] open1your1eyes0:
You may certainly do this. And if you ever do wish to root, use a custom recovery, and/or have an unlocked bootloader, just follow this guide through all 4 steps and you will be all set.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droidxxxxx:
Does the OTA rootkeeper work for the JB upgrade? I have an update waiting that is 400 megabytes I wonder if that is it.. I have a deferred for now..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] open1your1eyes0:
According to this user it does.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] tbis:
all the downloads are finishing to soon. Thats what she said but seriously need a new hosting site. can't get a whole file downloaded.

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Just downloaded them on my phone and moved them over to my desktop thanks for the writeup very easy to follow.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] bruderhood15:
cant get to custom bootloader?

did all the steps and when i got to the step to flash the customer recovery i chose to do the cwm and also unclicked auto reboot. pulled the battery and when to boot into the recovery i get the samsung custom screen with the unlocked icon on the screen as well.... what am i doing wrong?? or what can i do to move further??
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] tbis:
Re: [GUIDE] Root for Jelly Bean 4.1.1 or 4.1.2 OTA ***UPDATED 3/5***

Mine did that then booted into recovery. Try flashing twrp instead then flash cwm when your all done with ROM manager
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] mav3rick478:
Re: [GUIDE] Root for Jelly Bean 4.1.1 or 4.1.2 OTA ***UPDATED 3/5***

Make sure you see PASS in Odin, let it sit for 10 minutes then reboot.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] n07y0ur5:
wont install ota now

So my specs are the following:

Samsung Galaxy S3 Verizon [USA]

Hardware Version: I535.10

Model Number: SCH-I535

Firmware Version: 4.1.1

Baseband Version: i535VRBLK3

Kernel Version: 3.0.31-381038

Build Number: JRO03L.I535VRBLK3

So i'm rooted and unlocked now and have been for months now. But the ota update is popping up repeatedly for days now.

When I try it, it fails.

Help me please
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] nefiwashere:
Get warranty back

My work gave me a new sg3 and i want to root it but since its a work phone i want to know if there is a way to go back to stock to get the warranty back. Im on 4.1.2 ota update. Hopefully this can be confirmed.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Mikestony:
Flash a 4.1.2 rom :)

Yes there is :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] nefiwashere:
Thanks mike. With the custom rom does the battery improve. The stock seems like it drains way to fast. Not sure uF its just the phone or the rom. Have some stuff installed but its all set to manual sync.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Mikestony:
That's a subject for a different thread. p.m. me if you want :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] n07y0ur5:
If I flash a 4.1.2 rom will I have to wipe or is there an update out there I can use without loosing root.

Also I just want the stock 4.1.2 not a cfw. Any help would be the sweet sauce!

One last thing can anyone comment on "root keeper", im told if I simply dl rootkeeper and accept ota it might work without a problem but that seems to easy to me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] iLogikk:
I was not prompted like this says:

"Upon exiting your custom recovery to reboot first time, you will be asked if you want to "Disable recovery flash", you MUST select Yes"

Is this good or bad? Is there a way to manually set this?

Thanks in advance!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] n07y0ur5:
vz cdma 4.1.2 stock without data wipe

can someone plz show me the link to vz cdma 4.1.2 stock rom without data wipe.

X in advance
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ZueKary:
I had the same issue
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] iLogikk:
It must be bad bc now after flashing liquid smooth, I am stuck at the Samsung reboot screen. It just keeps rebooting. I'm wondering if I should have used cwm recovery vs twrp. I've wiped both caches and did a factory reset. I've restored and tried again. No dice. Now I'm stuck.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droideris1:
do you have an unlocked bootloader?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] iLogikk:
I chose the super user/unlocked boot loader from step 1 #3. During the process of completing step 4, I did not get the prompt to disable recovery flash. That's why my initial post asks if this is bad. It said you must select yes but I was never prompted. I wanted to know how to manually fix this.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] savagebunny:
EDIT... Don't mix alcohol with flashing... It doesn't go over well. Got it all working now