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[Nexus 4 Accessories] VtHondaGuy08:
What number are you calling?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] androidfoshizzle:
They should release the same back cover but with a clear plastic layer instead of the glass,
[Nexus 4 Accessories] neotekz:
my post was more towards the people that just wanted a spare in case they broke theirs but that sucks that google and lg wont help you, keep trying ask to talk to a supervisor. since yours is broken do you think it's possible to remove the glass and replace it with a piece of polish aluminium or something?

in the mean time you can try to put the clear 3m tape they use on cars on the back cover, this will help keep it usable while you wait for a replacement. this is what im planning to put on the back glass when i get mine.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mjugolden:
Hi guys,

I have an LG 3D Max and I wonder how to change the vold file located in the Root > etc so that the system recognizes External SD to Internal SD? I've done this procedure on a tablet but have no idea how to change in my LG, since the text file vold.fstab is different on each machine.

Thanks!! :good:
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] souleater11:
hi everyone,

is the At&t htc one x compatible with new tmobile hspa+ 4G 1900 htz? if yes, whats the average data download speed ?
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] ChefAnt:
the specs are all over the internet. do a google search....
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] 954wrecker:
Airportal.de

Sent from my HTC One XL
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] jmiah1:
i am sure that v 1.3 of this rom has the problem fixed(wifi issue) but i cant seem to fix the problem because every link for v 1.1-1.3 of de sensed is broken.... well the issue is the wifi will not work which prevents me from downloaded cwm from the rom manager app so i can flashed back to stock rom..... ANY OPINIONS.

THANKS PEOPLES
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] ZeRo2o9:
There is a 1.6 version Google it I can't post the link here
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] ddunleavy2:
I just downloaded 1.16 and it wasnt working on my S-On phone after just installing the ROM. After flashing the boot.img it then worked.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] sbcdave:
I saw a picture of Samsung App Store somewhere that had an spen section. I've been looking around for it, but the only one I have found says not to install on the Note, and doesn't have the spen spot. Anyone have it?

Looking for better drawing apps. The thread that was based on drawing apps only seemed to last paid apps. Also need a good photo editor
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] xxxxmarkxxx:
The app Samsung app store is on their website
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] xxxxmarkxxx:
Samsungapps.Com

The only one I've seen with anything about the spen was Samsung suggest app
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] sbcdave:
I have that one. Before I ever saw this app I saw a picture somewhere that looked just like that, except with spen in the bottom right blank spot. I know it exists somewhere. Also for some reason Samsung says not to install that on the Note
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Corki2:
S Suggest has that section. View attachment 1562732
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] sbcdave:
Thanks. Found a website via Google that seemed legit and had a download link.

http://androidadvices.com/download-ssuggest-app-apk-recommends-similar-apps/
[LG Optimus Me P350] vivek_p08:
hello,

Which is the best ROM that supports games??? please suggest the ROMS that helps to run game smoothly and have less bugs.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] open1your1eyes0:
Root, Custom Recovery, and Unlocked Bootloader for Jelly Bean OTA (4.1.1 or 4.1.2)

​

Description

: Since the previous root method that worked in ICS has been blocked in Jelly Bean. I've decided to create this simple guide (loosely based on this thread) that will allow you to root, flash a custom recovery of your choosing, and unlock the bootloader on your Verizon Galaxy S III device if you just received the official Jelly Bean OTA (

without having to flash a factory image

).

Video Demo of Process

- (Courtesy of DroidModd3rX) - Link Here

Step 1 -

Preparation

Step 2 -

Flashing VRALEC Bootchain to allow Custom Recovery

Step 3 -

Installing a Custom Recovery

Step 4 -

Rooting Your Device and Unlocking Your Bootloader

Step 5 -

Restoring your Jelly Bean Bootchain

Credits

Credit goes to "source requested to remain anonymous" for providing the original VRBLK3 leak (via PM)

Credit goes to cnlson for providing ftp filehosting (via PM)

Credit goes to AdamOutler and

African-Canadian Sock Monkey

for providing the Verizon Galaxy S III Unlocked Bootloader (Original Post)

Credit goes to invisiblek for providing the VRALEC Bootchain allowing custom recovery flashing (Original Link)

Credit goes to Chainfire for creating SuperSU (Original Post)

Credit goes to Koush for creating ClockworkMod Recovery (Original Link)

Credit goes to Dees_Troy for creating TWRP Recovery (Original Post)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Patr1ck.:
Thanks for putting this up so fast, will sure come in handy to many people over the next few days.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] cell128:
Can't you just root and use the market apps ez recovery and ez unlock to do all that from the phone?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] open1your1eyes0:
Unfortunately not. In order to just root Jelly Bean, a custom recovery is required first. And you can't use EZ recovery or EZ unlock without being rooted in the first place. Hence, this is the reason I have created this guide for people who are coming from stock Jelly Bean.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] edthesped:
Any idea if ota rootkeeper will work?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] open1your1eyes0:
It worked for people throughout all ICS OTA's. With Jelly Bean it's hard to say, we will just have to wait and see. Worst case? That's what this guide is for to get it all back for you. :good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] fanto3k4:
I am still on the K3 Wipe leak from your other thread. So now I should just follow the directions in this thread instead?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] open1your1eyes0:
If you used the Wipe image instead of No-wipe then you are 100% stock so you will have to use this method instead.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] yoderz:
Thought I was going crazy because I couldn't figure out what I was doing wrong when trying to flash recovery. Kept getting a fail message in Odin. Then I found this thread and once again you have saved the day. Thank you, sir.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] skeeterpro:
You might have the recovery numbers swapped in Step 2? #7 #8

ClockworkMod Touch Recovery 6.0.1.2

TWRP Recovery 2.3.1.0
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] open1your1eyes0:
Minor typo. Fixed. Thanks. :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] skeeterpro:
Anytime. Happens to me ALL the time! :)

Thanks for the guide. Will utilize once OTA installs.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SteveGrandRapids:
Dumb question . . . what is advantage/disadvantage of returning to a stock bootchain?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] open1your1eyes0:
Mostly performance and bugs fixes on the preboot process of the device. But also take note that bootchains contain the RPM partition and VRALEC was built on a very early prerelease ICS. Most likely you wouldn't see anything noticeable but I like to return it to the original intended partitions since that is what it was built-on.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SteveGrandRapids:
. . . I now have your NO WIPE K3 on my phone . . . safe to assume that it has the VRALEC bootchain to allow for adding a custom recovery, correct? Then if I elect to add CWM, root/unlock, the final step would be to return to the stock bootchain . . . even deciding not to root, one should return to stock bootchain, correct?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] open1your1eyes0:
That's correct. If you continue to follow my guide in the original thread you will see that Step 2 (when flashing the custom recovery) actually includes the stock bootchain packaged with it as well, so you are flashing custom recovery and bootchain all at the same time. Or, you can just follow from step 2 of this thread and will achieve the same thing. However you prefer.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] owenbeals:
Does the debug fs method not work?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Skyllos:
I get failed to verify whole-file signature on the supersu file
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] 338lapuaAI:
I'm getting the same error.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] open1your1eyes0:
Regular SuperSU (#3) or the SuperSU + Bootloader (#5)?

EDIT: Which recovery are you using?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] AngryGibson:
Thank you for the response Mr Steve,

So just to clarify, all I need to do is:

- Boot phone into ODIN mode (Vol Down, Home, Power)

- Uncheck the "Auto Reboot" box in ODIN

- Flash the recovery in ODIN

- Once the flashing is complete, disconnect the USB cable and reboot?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SteveGrandRapids:
. . . follow directions in OP and you should be good to go . . . :good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] badge 214:
Fixed what charging issues??
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] kbraun:
Any reason following these steps exactly would result in the phone having a serious lag in network traffic?

Pandora, browsing etc....

Things take 3x longer to load.

No Rom, just a handful of root apps and such.

Even on Wireless

Edit: Pretty much got it worked out by now.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jadams161:
I got the signature error using TWRP, clockwork worked fine for me. All rooted. Many thanks!!!:laugh:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Bluetygator:
Quite possibly a stupid question, but better safe than sorry.

Have a new GSIII but no sim card yet. Can I root using this process without the SIM installed or should I wait.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Jihoonie:
You won't be able to get passed the activation screen without a SIM card
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] lexluthor:
Just did this process to install a customer recovery and unlock bootloader from stock/rooted LK3 and it worked fine.

Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] me88me:
Anyone getting a runtime error on ODIN?

When i download from the link also, i'm getting a file name xxx.tar.tar but when i hover over the link, it says xxxx.tar.md5.

What's going on?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] roose00:
I cannot seem to be able to load up a recovery. It will pass in ODIN, but when i boot into recovery, it will give me a second vibration and will just reboot. any suggestions?

---------- Post added at 10:31 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:26 PM ----------

perhaps this is my problem. I should have read this before going all the way back to stock AGAIN. see if this changes anything.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Prack:
Process worked great for me, thank you!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] AngryGibson:
I had the same issue. But for me, during the resting period of trying to install the recovery, I was not letting it complete the process. While installing the recovery, let the phone sit a while (about 5-10 minutes depending on your computer) and wait until it actually says "done" (or complete - I can't remember the prompt). Hope that helps.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] funkpod:
Hey, just making sure...

But there is no Mac version of ODIN, is there...?

(and therefore, no current Mac way of rooting a JB Verizon S3, right?)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] BigErnM:
No ODIN yet for Macs. You would have to run virtual windows machine or find a PC.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] roose00:
thanks! I let it plenty of time. held down UP volume and HOME for really long time and it finally loaded up TWRP!

awesome! thanks for everything!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Blacklight17:
Thanks for the guide. Really straightforward. My only issue was when trying to flash the Super user and bootloader zip, I was unable to mount my external sd card. I just copied it to the internal and all was good. Using TWRP recovery.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] GoodVibrant-ions:
I'm planning to finally do this. I don't know why I've waited this long as I had my Vibrant and an HTC tablet rooted. I guess I just love this phone and don't want to mess it up, and the process seems more complex. There's a ton of support here though and I had zero for the tablet and it worked out fine.

Here are my quick questions:

1-Doing this process will not wipe my existing user apps and preferences on my phone. Is that correct?

2- I'm on the JB ota. This is the correct thread and processes to follow to get root, unlocked boot loader and custom recovery?

3-Is there a video of anyone doing this process? (Never mind......found video in OP)

Thanks. I know these are newb questions but I'm just trying to be careful.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] arockj:
Thank you. I got myself a SGS3 (vzw) for Christmas. I followed your steps and all is well. Thanks again.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Mikestony:
1. Correct:)

2. Yes it is.:D

3. Okee dokee!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] GoodVibrant-ions:
Another dumb question.

How do I get the Superuser. zip file on my external sd card? I'd like to do it with My Files or Astro File Explorer. Astro doesn't seem to want to write to the card. Is there a way to do it without attaching to my PC? If not what's the best way to do it?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] AngryGibson:
I personally use "air droid" to send in wirelessly
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] funkpod:
Hey, two questions.

1. does this method work well with Virtual Box? Trying to use that on my Mac, no windows here.

2. If I decided not to root, and just factory reset my phone, which might solve some of my battery issues with the current stock jb, would I lose my pictures and stuff stored on my internal storage? I'm thinking yes, like my other phones.

I will probably just root on my friend's Windows PC, but I would like the ability to do this without sometime else's computer, in case I need to unroot, I'd like to be able to have the tools on my own computer.

*edit*, VirtualBox is only a way to run both OS's, not a way to run Windows for free, doh.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] rebretz000:
Question about recovery.... after all steps are done can I download CWM app from playstore if I picked CWM recovery?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] GoodVibrant-ions:
So is the best way to get the superuser.zip file on my external sd to transfer it from my pc via USB?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] mcclanahoochie:
This post changed my life. Thank you.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] AngryGibson:
Yes, considering you will have to root using the USB cable anyway.

----------------------

To anyone:

OK, so now I'm having to send out my phone for a warranty replacement due to a faulty GPS, are there any guides for UNrooting? (All I did was root, so the bootloader is still locked anyway and I need to erase the flash count)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] equisbox:
Worked beautifully the first time around. If anyones confused watch the video. Finally stopped procrastinating and rooted :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] GoodVibrant-ions:
I've been procrastinating too. Think I'm finally just gonna have to take a leap of faith and do it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] funkpod:
Try step 5 with a stock rom

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] AngryGibson:
Thank you sir. Is it possible to back up all my information and stuff to my external SD card because I know after flashing the new stock ROM, I'm going to lose everything. What back up app does everyone typically use?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] dyskinesia:
Titanium backup for me. well worth the price for the pro version.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] AngryGibson:
Cool, I actually purchased that a while back. I saved everything so now I just have to wait for the phone, root it, and then just restore everything correct? Thanks for your assistance btw
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] dyskinesia:
Just ensure tnat Tibu is set to save to EXTERNAL card.

Then when you restore personally i only restore personal apps/data no system apps.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] AngryGibson:
Awesome. Thanks for your help!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] GoodVibrant-ions:
Look guys, I'm really having trouble getting the superuser.zip file onto my external SD card. I used to be able to do it from the phone using Astro or whatever....when I was on my Vibrant or my HTC Evo. I can't do that with the S3 for some reason.

Now I'm trying to use my USB cable to get the file to my external SD so I can flash it and root. But I only have access to the internal SD through my USB cable in my laptop. What am I doing wrong? Is there some stupid step I'm missing?

*EDIT* Doh! I took a look, and it appears the person I bought the phone from (in mint condition, mind you) neglected to include the micro sd. Not cool. But I had an extra, so I think I'll figure it out now.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] open1your1eyes0:
Nothing noticeable to the user. It's an optional step but recommended as I'm almost definitely sure there's a lot of "behind-the-scenes" fixes and performance enhancements.

Sidenote: Please don't quote the entire OP.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] rebretz000:
Noob question. I flashed CWM as my custom recovery. Can I download CWM ROM manager from the Play Store or will that cause problems?

I liked having the app on my GNEX homescreen for quick recovery.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] slick_shoes:
I posted this on the other thread because I couldn't find this one

I'll be getting my replacement phone tomorrow and will need to root it right away so I can restore the ROM I was running. Where can I find the root66vk3 file so I can flash through odin. I'm assuming that's all I need to do and then flash twrp through goo manager and use ez unlock for the bootloader. Am I missing something else or do I need to root it a different way like the OP has, thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Mikestony:
I downloaded RomManager on my phone and I run CWM recovery..no issues here...I wouldn't see why that would cause an issue. What would the issue be? I'm just wondering is all :)

I would assume if your replacement phone is on JB 4.1.1, you need to follow the guide in the op...:)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] rebretz000:
Since I already had CWM flashed as recovery if I install the app my cause cause an error. Thanks though. I'll downloadthe apps.

Had to reflash the zip file here. Can't get the psid version to work.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Rbh0909:
Is there a stock factory image that is already rooted that I can flash in Odin? I have a replacement galaxy S3 that came with jelly bean already installed.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Ryno77:
There's a couple around....here's a link to one of them.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2031469

And here's another

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1984436
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Rbh0909:
Thanks! Im a little confused though. I don't understand why the other way of gaining root from ota requires flashing a boot chain file and then flashing cwm recovery then flashing superuser. I just need to know if i can use a stock image that already has root injected. Like root66
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] AngryGibson:
I guess it wont hurt me to do this then. I did not last time but I guess I will if it will help enhance the phone
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Ryno77:
I haven't researched this but my assumption is that a file like root66 has taken all the steps in this thread to gain root then packaged that new "package" for us to flash. I really haven't looked into it but I'm sure your question has been asked in the root66 thread. Someone has to have asked if flashing root66 to gain root is safe on a stock jelly bean S3.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] dyskinesia:
I just did this and it couldn't be easier. Root66 via Odin

Then ez unlocker 1.6 not the version in Google play.

Then ez recovery and you're done. 15 mins max
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Rbh0909:
You did this coming from stock vlk3 jelly bean?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] dyskinesia:
sorry didn't realize I had posted this in the openyoureyes thread. i used the root66 method.

sorry
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Arikara:
What if you don't have the update yet Running Android 4.0.4 can you still use this method?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] dyskinesia:
Yes
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] lazerax:
Well done. And thanks. When I woke up to find VZ forced the JB update on me at like 0400, I was NOT happy. It's good to have my phone as mine again, and not Verizon's.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] WaterSoldier:
Well I know I"m being a dumbazz asking this question but these files I'm downloading from the links are not opening up as MD5 Files but as RAR files.. It is frustrating and I feel like a complete idiot over having to write this question.. How the hell do they open up as MD5 Files?? I can't extract them because it's many different types of files.. I have to reroot my phone since I damn near bricked it earlier today and this seems to be the new best way to do it.. Will ya throw me a bone plz.. ???

Sincerly:

This Dummy.. :D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Rbh0909:
Anyone know if I can't flash back to ics 4.0.4 stock. From the ota jelly bean update I just received. It updated me automatically last night before I could use voodoo root keeper.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] funkpod:
it won't open as a md5 file, md5 is the ... it's like the code that the file will come out to.

so if the md5 number matches the md5 sum of the file you downloaded, you are all good.

does that make sense?

in mac, you just type "md5 " and drag the file onto Terminal and it checks the sum.

you can do the same in windows by... what is it, guys, "md5 sum (file name)"?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] markculton:
I'm still having problems booting into the recovery I installed. Can someone verify exactly what Odin will say when it is complete and ready for me to disconnect my device? Is it possible I am not waiting long enough while flashing the boot chain?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] syintiphic:
This method worked well for me. Thanks for posting this method.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] AngryGibson:
my issue was not waiting long enough to let the CWM finish flashing the recovery. When it displayed "rest", I thought I could disconnect the USB and do the battery pull but you should wait for about 5 minutes to actually display that it has completed its process.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] funkpod:
Yes, use Titanium Backup, but i would ONLY back up game data, and only restore game data. if you try and restore anything else, you will get a phone that randomly messes up. even backup of launchers and stuff.

TO EVERYONE:

question, i tried this with a friend last night, he has a pc.

got as far as using Odin to flash clockworkmod, however, i could not boot into cwm. I held home+power+up, and it would says "Custom" w/ an unlock icon on the bottom, the blue letters on the top right, but then it wouldn't boot into CWM.

similar to the problems everyone else was having.

QUESTION:

1. when using odin to flash CWM, after Odin says "PASS" and it is green, is it done? We unplugged prior to that point before, when it said "Res OK" in the prompts, but we thought it was done. We redid it and waited for it to say "PASS" this time, but it still did not work.

2. when it is done, and does the Odin screen still show on the phone? There was a screen that says "Downloading Do Not TUrn Off Target." is that supposed to go blank?

THe problem could have been that maybe the FIRST usage of ODIN to bootchain VRALEC, maybe we didnt' wait for PASS for it to be done, only when it said "res Ok."

3. would that make sense to cause the problems that i had, not booting into CWM?

4. at this point, what should i do? start from step 2 again?

5. is there a way i can simply revert set 2 and 3?

i have a phone that works at this point, nothing seems wacky with it, although i am getting some random overheating that makes me want to root in the first place. i got that last week as well, battery drain, etc.

thanks!