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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jumpedapplesship:
I just picked up a Galaxy S3 last week from Verizon.

I am trying to root my phone using this guide but I am running into trouble at step 4

The phone had 4.1.1 installed when I received it so I did not have any OTA updates.

Yesterday I tried using this guide and made it to Step 4 and could not find the zip file I loaded on the SD card.

I am using the following files from this guide:

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

For TWRP Recovery 2.3.3.0 (Download this to your computer) - Link

Once I get to the TWRP recovery screen I see the following on the screen:

Install Wipe

Backup Restore

Mount Settings

Advanced Reboot

When i choose Install it takes me to the file directory and has two radio buttons, one for Use Internal memory card and one for Use External memory card.

Each time that I clicked Use external memory card it switchs back to Use internal memory card.

When looking at the phone I could see that it recognized the SD card and can find the SuperSU_Bootloadeder_FIXED.zip

Maybe I am using the wrong guide to root the phone?

If so could someone share or point me to the correct link?

Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] open1your1eyes0:
Your external SD card is not formatted as Fat32. Try to use internal storage instead or reformat your external SD card as Fat32 file system.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jumpedapplesship:
So there is no problem with using this guide even though my phone had 4.1.1 installed when I picked it up last week?

I have now formatted the sd card to fat32 and will try again.

Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Rbh0909:
Re: [GUIDE] Root for Jelly Bean OTA ***UPDATED 12/25***

No you can use this guide or just flash the root66 vk3 file in Odin. That is what I did on 4.1.1.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] rayman121985:
Hey all,

Got my Galaxy S3 from Verizon today. It was on 4.1 JB

I have been following this guide to root/unlock the bootloader so I can do custom roms.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2046439

I used Odin to flash the bootchain and then I followed the steps and flashed the ClockworkMod Touch Recovery 6.0.2.3

I am not trying to figure out what to do next. When my phone boots up it says custom and has a unlocked symbol at the bottom.

I went into recovery as the steps said but I do not know what to do. Odin flashing said everything went ok ect...

Right now I see a normal green recovery screen with adb options or apply updates from external ect..

What is the next step? How do I apply the Download SuperSU + Unlocked Bootloader?

I DO NOT have an SD CARD I have 16GB internal memory only. Please let me know how to continue foward the instructions are not as descriptive as I need since I am a newb! THANKS!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Mikestony:
Follow step 4:

Do you not have CWM Touch installed?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] RBarnett09:
If I root this way and decide one day to unroot... will this be noticeable by Verizon that the bootloader was unlocked or the phone was rooted before? Or does this perfectly restore it all to stock?

Thanks in advance. :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Mikestony:
If you ever want to reset your phone to return to Verizon, then bookmark this link:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1867253
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] funkpod:
Re: [GUIDE] Root for Jelly Bean OTA ***UPDATED 12/25***

Sorry, i hate bumping this, but anyone have thoughts on this?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] AngryGibson:
When it says "res OK", you continue to leave the phone alonered d let it finish its process. I had the same issue and it corrected itself when I let the process after about 5 mins after it said "res OK". Afterwards you will be able to boot into cwm mode.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] funkpod:
Re: [GUIDE] Root for Jelly Bean OTA ***UPDATED 12/25***

Thanks, do you know what the script says when it is done?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] AngryGibson:
I apologize but I cannot remember. I believe it says in the process box on the left side of the ODIN program. It should say (1/1) if everything processed completely.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] DvdOwens:
Return to Stock

What steps would I take if I wanted to return to stock (4.04) then root to install Cyanogenmod 10.1?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] funkpod:
Re: [GUIDE] Root for Jelly Bean OTA ***UPDATED 12/25***

Ok, I tried this method, twice. Both times I could not get root. I failed both times at installing a custom recovery, because when I competed step 3, I tried to boot into clockwork mod or even twrp and both times my phone could not get into it. I'm managed to be able to get into what looks like the stock recovery, but am not understanding why it failed.

This time I made special attention to wait until Odin said "PASS" , too.

Any ideas?

I can't flash a Rom or recovery using the stock recovery, Can I ?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Mikestony:
Not with stock...try it again, then when Odin says "pass", leave it sit for about 5-10 minutes, then unplug and pull battery, put batt. back in, and boot into recovery.

Others I think have had that issue and they leave it sit for a while after the "pass" message.:)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] samsgun357:
Re: [GUIDE] Root for Jelly Bean OTA ***UPDATED 12/25***

I want to make sure I do this correctly, after a flash the first boot chain do I reboot or go ahead and run the recovery .tar in Odin?

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Mikestony:
After you flash the first bootchain, it will reboot itself.

Power the phone down.

Close out of odin on the computer and reopen it.

Boot your phone into odin mode and install the recovery.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] funkpod:
Re: [GUIDE] Root for Jelly Bean OTA ***UPDATED 12/25***

But, apparently you need to wait like 10 minutes after it says " pass" for it to work. ;) Does anyone know why that is?

Shouldn't " pass" mean done?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Mikestony:
You're talking after installing the recovery?

One would think so, but some have issues.

I did not have the issue, but some do..figure that:confused:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] RBarnett09:
I watched the video on this rooting method but have a question regarding Odin.

After flashing each of the three .tar.md5 files through Odin, should I wait until I get a green PASS when it finishes flashing or will it just stay blue RESET when they are finished flashing? Or will some files just say RESET when they or finished or will some just say PASS when they are finished?

If I happen to unplug when it's blue saying RESET on any of these files, does that provide a threat to a brick?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] samsgun357:
Re: [GUIDE] Root for Jelly Bean OTA ***UPDATED 12/25***

So when I run the bootchain auto reboot should be checked?

Thanks so much! I just got the phone for Christmas as well as the gtab 2 10.1. I am coming from a vibrant so I pretty familiar with Odin etc. I rooted the tab and have it running nice now its time for the phone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] RBarnett09:
Yes, have auto reboot checked when you flash the first .tar.md5 file.

Uncheck auto reboot it before you flash the recovery .tar.md5 file.

Then before you flash the final .tar.md5 file, make sure auto reboot is checked.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] funkpod:
Unfortunately, the video is not that helpful regarding those parts of the processes. You need to wait until it gets to the green PASS. Then, it's fine. Actually, according to some people, you need to wait like, 5 to 10 minutes past the green PASS in order for it to be done. The video cuts out those parts or like, cuts to the next step without showing the final step.

Fortunately, it does not brick your phone. I unplugged it twice without it getting to the PASS, while it was on the RESET, and my phone came out fine. I later realized how dangerous it could have been for my phone.

One complaint about Odin would be that the status bar gotta all the way to the right, like it is done, but it is not done yet.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] AngryGibson:
Agreed. the video is not helpful regarding the part of flashing CWM. The most important thing to remember during that part is to just let the phone sit and complete the process and it will give you that indication with a PASS (1/1) i believe.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] funkpod:
Re: [GUIDE] Root for Jelly Bean OTA ***UPDATED 12/25***

I think it is PASS (1 success/0 fail) or something like that. I'm glad someone else agreed about the video! I'm glad I could refer to it, but I had to make some inference about some things that I could not see I the video.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] RBarnett09:
Re: [GUIDE] Root for Jelly Bean OTA ***UPDATED 12/25***

The video helped as far as showing me what to do on the computer, but I did run into issues when I was rooting... due to the fact I was following the video exactly and restarting or pulling the battery while it said reset.

Nonetheless, I now have a rooted S3.

Thank you for providing this guide!

If I ever root another VZW S3, I'll provide my own video following these same steps, but the correct way. Lol. Then I'll post it here.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] gkersting:
Tried flashing VRALEC via odin and it looked to be successful, then went on to flashing CWM Touch (with Auto Reboot box unchecked) and it too seemed to work OK. It returned a success msg. I booted phone into recovery and then tried to flash the SuperSU + Unlocked bootloader and it failed due to bad signature. I even tried SuperSU by itself & Unlocked bootloader by itself with same signature errors. I have been flashing roms for 3 years now and already had my original S3 rooted when it was on ICS, then got a replacement with 4.1.1 which led me to this method. Can I start over from the beginning again?

My phone is still intact, but shows a flash count of 2 now. Also recovery only lets you flash from external sd.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] svinyard:
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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Xmeoff:
Having issues and need help

I've rooted my DX in the past and thought I could handle this since the instructions and video were so straight forward. Imagine my surprise when I so quickly screwed this up. First time using Odin. Been trying to read through the posts for help but not finding an answer, or not fully understanding what I'm reading.

I followed the written and video instructions. I was able to flash the VRALEC file without a problem. Then flashed CWM6023; and waited for the green "PASS" indicator in ODIN, auto reboot was unchecked, disconnected the phone, pulled the battery, rebooted into recovery mode.

When it boots into recovery mode I don't get the same screen as in the video, I get a "blue text" screen, similar to the recovery screen I've seen on my old DX. I'm not getting the touch screen recovery screen like on the video. I try to install from sd card, but I get "E:signature verification failed". I have not tried TWRP. I have re download the CWM and other required files multiple times.

I've tried this a couple of times and just noticed the "CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD: YES (4 COUNTS)". I don't want to keeping mucking up my GS3 until I know what I'm doing wrong.

Any help would be

much appreciated

before I make things worse. Whenever the phone boots up I get the normal Samsung logo, but also get a padlock unlocked just below, not sure if that helps.

Thanks for any help.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Mikestony:
Try flashing the recovery again, but when Odin says its done, wait 10 minutes, the unplug/pull battery and boot into recovery
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] RBarnett09:
Re: [GUIDE] Root for Jelly Bean OTA ***UPDATED 12/25***

You're fine to restart.

Sounds like you may have a bad download of the SU file. I recommend downloading it while connected to wifi. If the MD5 of the SU file is available, check to make sure it matches after it is complete.

Also, like he said, give Odin a good 10 minutes after you see PASS before proceeding.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] gkersting:
Thanks. I took your advice and redid everything (carefully) and waiting until everything finished properly. Instead of flashing the combined SuperSU_Bootloader version, I did the CWM-SuperSU followed by the VRLE6 bootloader and they seemed to work better.

I am now running fine. It looks like not waiting long enough after odin was my problem. :good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] RBarnett09:
Re: [GUIDE] Root for Jelly Bean OTA ***UPDATED 12/25***

Glad you got it running. Enjoy.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ellisz:
This worked flawlessly for me last night! Thanks,
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Xmeoff:
Thanks for the advice. I will do that. Should I be concerned about the "custom binary downloads: YES (4 counts)? I was told else where if hits 5, I'm locked out or something to that effect?

Should I start from the beginning, Flashing the VRALEC bootchain, or am I good just trying to reflashing the SU file?

Thanks again for the quick response.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Xmeoff:
Can anyone tell me if "custom binary downloads: YES (4 counts)" is something I should be concerned about? I'm trying to read through the other threads but getting conflicting information. I'd really rather not brick my phone if possible.

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Droid2drummer:
Re: [GUIDE] Root for Jelly Bean OTA ***UPDATED 12/25***

Just use triangle away app in market if you want too zero it out. Caution though and read the warning though I use it daily. ..peace
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Xmeoff:
Don't I have to be rooted first to use "Triangle Away"?

Is there a set number of counts before it's bricked?

If I try one more time to root my phone and it again fails, is my GS3 bricked at that point? I don't have a backup phone to use if I toast this one, so I'm a little leery on trying again.

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Xmeoff:
Got it done, thanks again to MIKESTONY
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Mikestony:
Sorry for the late reply, but glad you got it going. My replies in red in your quoted text
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Xgame2k10:
Flash back to stock - VRBLK3

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Mulox:
Worked like a champ...

All rooted and unlocked, however I am slightly worried. On Step 4, the second bullet states:

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

I am using TWRP, and I flashed the SuperSU Bootloader.zip and was never asked anything when I chose Reboot.... should I be concerned?

After that, I installed BusyBox and SU, and proceeded to update the bootchain back to the latest.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Skyllos:
Re: [GUIDE] Root for Jelly Bean OTA ***UPDATED 12/25***

I used twrp also and all I did was shut auto reboot off and boot into recovery and there is a little paper looking icon at very bottom of screen in the center that renames your factory recover so that the custom recovery sticks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] illyfilly:
Okay, I just found this post.

I didn't know if my friends S3 was on the latest leak or not but followed the post that I used to flash my own S3.

But after step 3 now, on the phone is a big yellow triangle that say System Software not authorized. It won't go into Recovery.

In step 2 i used odin to instal CWM and I remove the usb cable, pull the battery, and try to go into recovery but it fails

okay, how do I download a fresh clean wipe ROM?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] open1your1eyes0:
OP has been updated with new version of TWRP Recovery 2.4.0.0
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Mulox:
Re: [GUIDE] Root for Jelly Bean OTA ***UPDATED 12/25***

Ok so I don't recall if the paper icon was there. I assume that I'm good to go since I can get to the TWRP menu by pressing and holding home + up... correct? Also root checker confirms I am rooted.

Also I am trying to figure out why the wifi tether app is not working for me. Installed ok, and launches and says its running but no devices see the ssid... any help would be greatly appreciated!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] KGBxxx:
Re: [GUIDE] Root for Jelly Bean OTA ***UPDATED 1/29***

Try changing device profile in settings to GALAXY s3
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] cnlson:
Re: [GUIDE] Root for Jelly Bean OTA ***UPDATED 1/29***

If we did the full rom in the other thread can we flash this twrp or is there an easier way to update the recovery?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Droid2drummer:
Re: [GUIDE] Root for Jelly Bean OTA ***UPDATED 1/29***

Dl goo manager app in play store hit menu then install open script recovery it will do the rest. Reboot to your updated twrp. Yes your backups should be OK. Peace..:)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Phlarp:
So I followed all these steps and got root (superuser works) and a custom recovery (can boot into CWM) and all that still works after reverting off the kexec bootchain. But I don't think my bootloader got unlocked.

EZ-unlock says unknown.

How do I know if my bootloader got unlocked? I'm too afraid of bricking it to try installing CM11 right now.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] BigErnM:
Use EZ-Unlock version 1.2. Just click lock and then unlock and you will be unlocked for sure. The current version 1.4 in the Play store has issues. Don't know of any CM 11 builds in existence at the moment.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Phlarp:
Cm10.1.

I did this and it worked, saying unlocked now.

Download mode still says secure boot enabled though?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Lehocki:
Re: [GUIDE] Root for Jelly Bean OTA ***UPDATED 1/29***

On RootzWiki. Here

http://rootzwiki.com/topic/32456-app-920-ez-unlock-14-easiest-way-to-unlock-your-bootloader/
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Phlarp:
All working and live from 10.1!

Thank you so much, I'm overly paranoid after bricking one this summer.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Droid2drummer:
Re: [GUIDE] Root for Jelly Bean OTA ***UPDATED 1/29***

Even though I know you got it now. Another way to know your unlocked is when you reboot you'll get a very quick Samsung logo rather than the 3 second one from stock. Fyi

Anyway glad your aboard. Make backup and make sure you make at least one in ext sd

Via Device Unknown Running God Knows what just right.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Mulox:
Re: [GUIDE] Root for Jelly Bean OTA ***UPDATED 1/29***

Yep, already tried that too. Also I do not have encryption or access control enabled, so not sure what else to try. Wifi tether works just fine on my droid bionic...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] sideoutjj:
I did a search so sorry if I missed it. I want to root my sons phone for the sole purpose of getting rid of the preinstalled bloatware. Once I root his phone, what will I need to do in order to get rid of all of that?

He really does not want a custom ROM, just that stuff gone and all of his data still intact.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] BigErnM:
You can disable a lot of the Verizon apps using the built in application manager. Just select the app under the all apps section and tap disable. For some apps you will need to use another program like Titanium Backup Pro to freeze or uninstall them.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] cr6:
Re: [GUIDE] Root for Jelly Bean OTA ***UPDATED 1/29***

As mentioned, you don't need to root your phone just to get rid of most bloatware. In fact, simply downloading a third party launcher like Apex or Nova will allow you to hide the apps you don't want and you'll never see them again until you unhide them. You don't want to completely delete the bloat, as your OS may need them if you ever return to stock. Using Titanium Backup is the best way (if/when you root) to get rid of said apps by "freezing" them.

Good luck! :)

tap'n
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] kuntri:
If i wanted to flash a 4.2.1 JB ROM. Which recovery should I use?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] boastt:
Can someone help me out?

<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> VRALEC.bootchain.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> [B][COLOR="Red"]Complete(Write) operation failed.[/COLOR][/B]
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Droid2drummer:
Re: [GUIDE] Root for Jelly Bean OTA ***UPDATED 1/29***

I've had no issue with twrp but cwm is another option not sure on its success but generally good
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] xderiwx:
Are there any MD5's for all the downloads on the OP?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] open1your1eyes0:
Added : )
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] xderiwx:
Thank you so much! Happen to have one for the supersu and unlocked boot loader file also? :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] stupidchicken03:
How can we tell if the bootloader is unlocked after following all the steps in the OP?

I was bone stock VZ 4.1.1

Did all the steps in the OP (and followed the YouTube video linked as well).

After everything was complete, I opened the EZ-Unlock app from the Play Store. It said my BL was locked. So I gave it root permission and clicked unlock and got the "that was easy" voice.

What does Step 5 in the OP actually do (restoring JB boot chain)?

Like I said I did steps 1-5 (and the app said my BL was still locked, so unlocked using the app).

I wanted to flash a ROM and tried booting into CWM but it wouldnt. So I went back and redid step 2 and it allowed me into CWM. I then went to flash an AOKP ROM and after it was done it rebooted. When it rebooted i got the awesome VZ "system software is not VZ blah blah blah"

So I then read this from another thread from another member:

"you're having is cause you used either version 1.3 or 1.4 of EZ-Unlock. If you'd read droidstyle's guide you would have known to use version 1.2 or lower to unlock it."

Which I knew nothing about. So it kinda goes back to, how do I know my bootloader is unlocked after doing the 5 steps?

Im going to flash a stock image onto the phone via Odin from Section 5 of this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1762709

After that, should I just redo steps 1-5 from this thread?

---------- Post added at 07:17 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:33 PM ----------

Ok after flashed stock, I did steps 1-4 again.

Didnt even mess with the EZ-Unlock app

Then flashed the lastest beta from AOKP and all seems ok thus far

Not seeing the Play store on the lastest build from here http://aokp.co/supported-devices/?id=4&device=d2vzw

EDIT:

Seems like this latest beta from AOKP was not taking any of the gaaps I installed. So i erased the beta and installed the latest milestone ROM and the gaaps installed just fine :)

Got all my google stuff back and all my apps are loading up now :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] WhiteReign:
Pull You CRAP

Seems after 2 phones your flashing broke them both. I only get data and no phone its stuck in ROMING so 1400.00 later I am stuck with Bricks! just wanted to thank you. Unless you ca tell me what I did wrong here but I followed your instructions and still nothing!. Sad day this is.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] open1your1eyes0:
Firstly, please confirm the model of your phone is SCH-i535. A similar story has happened before in my previous method where someone who wasn't reading used another model and ended with a brick. Can you confirm you followed all steps exactly as stated? Have you taken a look at the video in the OP for example? Please also screenshot what you are seeing.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] WhiteReign:
Yes this is a Verizon Phone. I followed your directions to a tee. I have Data but can not make call's or receive them as it goes right to voice mail. I am at a loss here. Two Phones in one day. :(

Also changed the Sim card. Same problem. TWRP Recovery 2.4.0.0 I used that. I should have just keeped using ClockworkMod

Better yet how would I change the LTE I know its #*#* some thing *#*#* I just don't remember. I am out of Ideas here.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] cr6:
Re: [GUIDE] Root for Jelly Bean OTA ***UPDATED 1/29***

If you can still boot into download or recovery, you didn't "hard brick" your phone, and it can easily be returned to stock.

tap'n