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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] zachf714:
It just came out today or yesterday it is in the regular Verizon S3 android development

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Here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2332825
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] PDAnuby:
Thank you kindly.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] zachf714:
Yeah bro :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jacobydarkon:
I can get it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jacobydarkon:
Any updates on the boot chain?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Tomsgt:
So I am guessing that this root process doesn't work on mf1 is that right?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] afextwin:
Do you guys still need the mf1 update so that we can update the OP with the latest OTA bootchain?

edit: If so I can pull it for you.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Tomsgt:
Yes sir please and thank you.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] kalu8:
I´m stuck at the step 3, I can´t get the recovery option, I flashed the VRALEC, the two options for the recovery and it always something about SAMSUNG and below that a unlocked padlock (I don´t know if that´s the name) after that, shows a yellow triangle saying: "System Software not authorized by Verizon Wireless has been found on your phone", any ideas, it supossed with the VRALEC Bootchain would be unlocked the bootloader right?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] bigb78:
Step 3 failed, or you completed step 3 and have the issue?

Did you flash a recovery program yet?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] kalu8:
I flashed once at time recovery program, Step 3 not failed, in ODIN shows PASSED I´m stuck at this:

Because I tried Volume UP + HOME + POWER and then shows me the message "System Software not authorized by Verizon Wireless has been found on your phone"
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] bigb78:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmmUmjvlIHM&feature=youtu.be

Watch this, maybe you have a step wrong, or missed something... (Maybe you should start over)

I did this method and it worked, what are you on currently? MF1?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] kalu8:
Ok, I just figured out, I get back to stock ROM using ODIN, flashed a Touch Recovery and flashed some utility to unlock the bootloader ( Don´t remember the name)

Now, I´m Rooted, SU, 4.2.2 on AOKP ROM.... thanks anyway...!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] bigb78:
Good to hear! Enjoy!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] kalu8:
Thanks! now I have another issue: I can´t install any APK file, but I guess this would be in another thread, :eek:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] bigb78:
I would guess it would be a ROM thread question... what ROM thread did you install?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] bgs_piece:
If I have the OTA MF1 installed and retained root but lost the unlocked bootloader can I just flash one of the files from the OP to get unlocked again? If so, should I flash the unlock only or the root and unlock? Like I said, I am rooted as far as I can tell. After receiving the OTA I was rebooted into CWM and installed that way and upon exiting was asked to disable flash recovery and I chose yes so I should still have custom recovery. I just wasn't sure if it mattered which file I flash or if it would even work.

Thanks in advance for any help you can offer!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] afextwin:
The unlock bootloader and the combo unlock+root file didn't work for me, I had to edit out the first line (getprop) - for some reason TWRP cannot read my device as a d2vzw even though it is. I did not try flashing from CWM - I just don't like CWM touch and I didn't bother looking for a non-touch version.

I had an unlocked icon (like the one that shows on a galaxy nexus) showing i had unlocked the bootloader after completeing the first step in the OP (VRALEC bootchain flash through odin)

I then completed the steps in order with the exception that I could not get the twrp image from OP to odin, so I used one from the official site.

I never had the message pop up "Upon exiting your custom recovery to reboot first time, you will be asked if you want to "Disable recovery flash", you MUST select Yes" whether just rooting or root+bootloader unlock this message never appeared for me.

After flashing the unlocked bootloader I did not see the unlock icon anymore. I was able to successfully restore the bootchain. I could not update via OTA file after all this because my phone still can't getprop, I suppose I could edit out that line from the updater script and apply the update..but I ended up going back to factory and I'm going through the steps again so that I can supply this MF1 update to someone who can update OP w the new bootchain.

I guess my only question is, if after successfully unlocking the bootloader, why does the unlock symbol go away? Should the symbol appear after the first step in flashing the VRALEC bootchain? This thread and these files are for the i535 verizon s3, right?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] zachf714:
You are unlocked .. That lock is saying that your flash counter has been tripped and the new boot loader that is flashed disables that icon like if you were to use triangle away
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Rword69:
OTA update

I got pushed the OTA update from Verizon today but deferred the install. Is there anything I can do to make this not remove my root? I have EZ-Unlock and the VooDoo OTA Root Keeper installed.. Any ideas? Or will I have to go through the OP again after the update? If so I think I'll just install CM 10.1..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] funkpod:
Hello! I stopped right before step 4, and made a nandroid. Question, if I continue on, root and unlock my bootloader, etc, and THEN restore this nandroid, what would happen? Would I lose root?

Everything will get erased once I unlock the bootloader, right?

Would the nandroid overwrite the super user file?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] zachf714:
Nothing gets erased :) superuser would get overwritten by the nandroid if you choose to restore it but you keep your unlocked boot loader and custom recovery
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] funkpod:
So...

I would have to get superuser back on there somehow? Can I just install it?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] zachf714:
You would need to just flash say chain fire's supersu zip to get root back
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] hollywoodfrodo:
I am also wondering if anyone has had success using OTA Root Keeper with this latest update. I also deferred because I want to make sure I keep Root. Everything else on my phone is stock, just rooted. If anyone can confirm whether Root Keeper is working with this latest Verizon OTA that would be great!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] funkpod:
Thanks again for this tutorial! Once again, I used Odin 1.85 and it worked so much better than 3.07. I didn't need to do the "wait ten minutes after it says done." when I says done, it's done!

The only problem that I had was that I didn't get a prompt from clockworkmod recovery asking me if I wanted to Disable Recovery Flash in step 4. Hope that it's ok.

Step 5 went fine. Thanks again for everything! Now... Onto the Rom hunt...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] funkpod:
Hello, also having a Camera Fail and my LED in Tesla LED doesn't work either. Worked fine after step 4, but when I did step 5 and Odin'd the VBRMD3, now the camera doesn't work.

Will this be fixed when I flash another ROM?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] zachf714:
Flash the AIO for MF1
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] funkpod:
thanks! umm... what do those abbreviations mean?

also, i can do this from CWMR?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] zachf714:
It means All In One :) yeah it is a recovery flashable zip on invisiblek's site
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] funkpod:
Thanks! Is it like flashing a new Rom where I'll lose my stuff or is it like an add on type of thing?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] zachf714:
It was like on the inc when we flashed recovery and radio in hboot :) that's right I remember you from the inc :p
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] funkpod:
Lol, that's hilarious! Still love that phone! I have it rooted unlocked s off and miui on it! Good gaming device for my kids!

This good?

http://invisiblek.org/sch-i535/aio/
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] zachf714:
Yeah get either the mf1 version or mb1 ... Yeah that thing is still great and I like build roms for it still
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] funkpod:
cool. i only see the VRBMB1.zip, so i'll just flash that from the "Install .zip from external sd" option, then.

thanks!

If i were to flash synergy rom, would that fix the problem anyways?

what exactly went wrong?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] zachf714:
Its a bootchain prob .. I would flash bonestock or hyperdrive because synergy is a little outdated but mb1 is what you should go with for now :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] funkpod:
OKAY! THANKS! FIXED!

So, if your camera fails, go here...

http://invisiblek.org/sch-i535/aio/

and flash VRBMB1.zip through your recovery!

question, so i want to nandroid now, it's seemingly stable... all previous versions of my nandroid will restore a broken camera, right?

after that...

time to pick a rom...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] zachf714:
Na .. Nandroids can't restore modems or back them up .. I recommend doing an adb reboot nvbackup though to backup your imei before flashing a rom
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] funkpod:
thank you. i can do that on my mac through the android sdk, right?

type in the terminal command "adb reboot nvbackup" once i'm in the sdk folder?

sorry for all the questions.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] zachf714:
Ya .. If you want you can use terminal emulator and just run su then, reboot nvbackup
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] snsangston:
Hard Brick by flashing VRALEC?

Ok I have flashed many phones to include Moto Droid (original), Droid RAZR, HTC Thunderbolt, and Droid Charge. I have even flashed with ODIN multiple times.

When I flashed the very first .tar, the VRALEC, it went through the motions and reset and passed. Afterwards the screen on the phone is blank and will not power up or boot into download at all. The phone does not respond to anything except when plugging it into the computer the led turns red. I'm at a loss here.

Does anyone have any information that may correct this? Or am I just screwed?

Thanks in advance for your time.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] spc_hicks09:
Sounds like it's failing because you have a low battery.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ijustintouch:
Any news on the VRBMF1 bootchain? I would like to go back to stock and reroot to fix some issues that I am having. I was going to OTA all the way through and just use that bootchain. Any help with that?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Yazzinit:
Little confused, sorry. Saw it was asked but didn't fully understand the replies. I'm on stock MF1, and would like to root and I was told this method is what I want to use. However, this will erase my data? Also, I don't really need the MF1 bootchain if I'm going to try out the new LiquidSmooth or CM? Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
No, for both of your questions. Root and enjoy the high life!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] zachf714:
Just use BeansTown's one click if you are on mf1
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Yazzinit:
Thanks very much!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Rword69:
Lets try this again, I got pushed the OTA update from Verizon a few days ago but deferred the install. Is there anything I can do to make this not remove my root? I have EZ-Unlock and the VooDoo OTA Root Keeper installed.. Any ideas? Or will I have to go through the OP again after the update?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] zachf714:
Just install a custom recovery and install the stock rooted zip
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] P.Mobile:
trying to root my boys verizon s3 im in odin but dont kno where to put that bootchain file... do i put it in bootloader... pda... cdc... ect... ????? thanks!!!!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Rword69:
PDA. Pretty sure you always push from PDA
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] royta:
Off the top of my head, I can't remember. There is a video in the OP that will show you though.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Correct!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] P.Mobile:
Well i tried every root tool thats out for verizon s3 and i cant get it to root?? i not new to rooting samsung phones.. i well verizon i am.. i did everything correct and the recovery never sticks??? im going crazy vause i have never had problems like this with any phone... every root tool i tried worked great.. also when i go to flash anything in odin it fails?? i kno im doing it rite :( i dont get it
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
For this method, are you unchecking auto-reboot in Odin before flashing the recovery? Cuz following Step 3 is needed for the recovery to stick. If you're trying to flash CWM flash TWRP or vice versa, which ever you have not tried yet.

Post the exact file names that you're flashing. If you downloaded any of the files multiple times then they will have a "(#).tar" in them. The (#) represents a duplicate download which will cause a fail in Odin. It should read filename.tar OR filename.tar.md5
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] P.Mobile:
im all set now.. i figured out what was wrong with the other root method and it worked great.. my boys s3 is now rooted running his first custom rom.. thanks for getting back guys
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] meandg5:
So what did you end up doing?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
From the Casual thread, post #150.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ijustintouch:
Here you go:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B70x11Ld73pWdV9CendhMjNTLU0/edit?usp=docslist_api

Hopefully you can help a lot of people with it. :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] afextwin:
Thank you for this, I never got around to it and got rid of my VZW S3, I now have an USCC S3 that I'm playing with :D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] elmerohueso:
If you've got VRBMF1, you can still root just fine using CASUAL (see http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2332825). I just did it myself. Definitely easier than the method here (which I've also done), too.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] afextwin:
CASUAL sucks for one reason: JAVA

If a program REQUIRES JAVA, I just don't use it. (real world example: I couldn't find a microwave oven that didn't use JAVA so now I don't own a microwave oven)

CASUAL actually pops up in all s3 root related search results, I had to do some digging to find this fine thread, and boy am I happy I did.

/tinfoilhatpost
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] zachf714:
I think tag was the only way to write it cross platform
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SEANDROID:
So, is this method safe for the latest update? I just got sent a new GS3 via insurance and it's running MF1... Ugh...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] zachf714:
I would just use the casual method by Beans
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SEANDROID:
I thought about that. However, it seems many are having problems with that. With this being the second device replacement in a week, and the fact that it's actually brand new, I'd rather just use a method I'm more comfortable with. I suppose I'll hold off until this thread is updated. :):thumbup:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] zachf714:
I think this has the new boot chain for it.. Worth a try ;)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
This thread will not be updated cuz it already works with VRBMF1. Root away!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SEANDROID:
I don't see the MF1 bootchain in the OP... :confused:

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It appears Open1Your1Eyes0 is possibly working on it...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] OneSlice:
Just flash mb1 official firmware via odin then root using this method. Just got my s3 back yesterday and it was on mf1. I flashed mb1 & rooted in 5 minutes.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SEANDROID:
Cool! As long as it worked for you I'm down to try it out. Thanks, bro. :thumbup::beer:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] OneSlice:
No prob. PM me and ill share a folder that has everything in it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] cnlson:
rather than all that, how about 1 click root, recovery and unlock by beanstown
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] OneSlice:
I didn't feel like dealing with doing it with casual. Just familiar with doing it this way and since I know the process it takes me less than 5 minutes from start to finish.

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Plus some people were bringing their devices with casual.

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Bricking*
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] tttuning:
what or where is the bootchain for VRBMF1 ????
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] djngal:
Guys I need some help...

I followed the OP to the letter but on STEP 3 when I flash any recovery, odin just fails.

Tried flashing the VRALEC bootchain again and it also failed.

Tried flashing an official stock image through odin to recover the phone and odin fails as well.

I can only get into download mode. Normal boot or recovery try gets me to the triangle screen which says run revovery mode from KIES...

Any suggestions on what should I do next? or what could have gone so terribly wrong?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Hmm, any luck flashing VRBMB1 stock image?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] djngal:
[MENTION=3576831]SlimSnoopOS[/MENTION]

I have tried everything, I finally made it work by using a different pc and usb cable. I still dont know why it just didnt want to flash...

Oh and I cant stress enough how important it is to WAIT WAIT WAIT when odin says reboot! I kinda missed this instruction a couple of times when I was a bit stressed because I thought I bricked the device and couldnt recover... since when odin says RESET and is appears like it finished flashing and I thought its waiting for the device to reboot so I was unpluging the usb...

Stupid I know dont flame me, I always get super stressed when something goes wrong.

So all good now. It really seems that this root66 ROM is the **** and recovers everything!

Thanks for everything community :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Glad you were able to resolve this!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] tampaboy1984:
This method worked like a charm on my brand new S3 on VRBMF1. Thanks it was very simple. Only question I have is now where can I get the VRBMF1 bootchain to install back.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] bawaji:
I have never rooted an Android phone before, so hope someone can answer the above question. Should we skip the final bootchain step if we have stock VRBMF1 on the unrooted phone or should we just flash the VRBMB1 bootchain instead in the final step?

Or, should we flash stock VRBMB1 image first (and where to get it from?), go through all the steps including flashing VRBMB1 bootchain, and then flash the VRBMF1 image (and where to get it from?)?

Don't want to sound paranoid but don't want to mess something up and lose data or end up with a quirky phone. VRBMB1 was known to have 4G issues and I don't want to lose 4G connection by doing something wrong! Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Live a little, skip flashing the bootchain step. It's optional and there isn't much reason to worry about it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] bawaji:
Thanks for responding! That is a relief. :highfive:

P.S.: Followed all instructions in the Original Post and skipped the last step. I am now rooted and chose to install TWRP recovery. Thanks open1your1eyes0, SlimSnoopOS and everyone else in this thread for your helpful posts!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Kaptinkrunk:
hey guys ive rooted many things but this last optional step should i just install one of the updated bootloader chains so there are no issues down the road vrbmf1? im about to root but leave it locked she doesnt want to change the rom :/
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
The last step is optional and will not cause any issues.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] sammyroot:
Need help.

Noob to rooting my S3, but not to rooting in general. I've seen the question asked a few times but haven't seen a real answer or im just missing it. Im on the 4.1.2 multi-window update MF1. All I want to do is root, not unlock bootloader, or install a ROM. Just want my stock phone to be rooted so I can wipe the bloatware.

What method do I use? I assume just rooting doesn't wipe the phone. If we ever do get the 4.3 update (2014???) will it update OTA?

Thanks.

Joey
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Use Casual by Beanstown106. It's in the dev section at the very top. It's self explanatory once the tool opens up. Make sure you have Java 7 or newer installed before running the tool. Rooting does not wipe the phone, it will look exactly the same as the moment before EXCEPT you'll have SU/SuperSU installed. OTAs can still be successfully downloaded in custom recovery however they will fail initially.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] sammyroot:
Thanks for the info, but id rather use odin. Ive downloaded all the files, VRALEC, CWM, and the root file. I see everyone has skipped the last step 6 bootchain. What exactly is that needed for? Do the partitions get messed up? Can I still use the MD3 file even though Im on MF1? Thats the only part thats new/confusing to me. Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Check this post, by [MENTION=5181150]BadUsername[/MENTION], for a brief description. It's entirely option and many folks ignore it (myself included). My phone works as great as it can.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] sammyroot:
so If Im reading that right, even though in step 6 it refers to a MB3 bootchain, its still compatible with the stock MF1?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Rword69:
I have the same question... Can someone tell me or point me to where it tells what the bootchain does?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Yea.

Already answered two posts up.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] tmabell:
Update?

Any plans to provide a VRBMF1 bootchain so that wee can end up with the latest build?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] RBarnett09:
Here's some MF1 files:

http://www.247xtreme.com/S3/Verizon/Verizon 4.1.2 Stock Restore/I535VRBMF1/
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] funkpod:
AGH.

AGH.

okay, i posted this in a new forum, here.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=45699486#post45699486

basically, i can't boot into recovery!

i was wiping data to flash another rom, and TWRP quit on me. so no rom on it.

only will go to the boot screen. twrp fails. whenever I try to go into recovery, it stops at the TWRP logo and turn back off. I can't get into any TWRP menus, etc.

then goes to the Samsung screen, w/ "booped by BMS" but freezes there.

i don't have a PC, so i can't push something to it through ODIN, like i did to root my phone with this method. only my mac.

what can i do?

can i use CASUAL? somehow? Can Casual push a rom onto it?

I read that i can use ADB to push files over, but I need to be able to boot into recovery, right? Cuz that's not my problem, i got plenty of roms and stuff on my external sd card. just can't get into recovery.

I plan on borrowing a windows pc, so i should be able to use ODIN to push a properly working TWRP on there, right?

Once I got a recovery working, i should be able to flash anything i want, again.

That should fix things?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] funkpod:
Question, My device being already rooted w/ an unlocked bootloader, can I go straight to step 3 and use Odin to install TWRP back on my phone? or do I have to do step 2 and get another bootchain?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] bawaji:
I updated the TWRP version on my S3 to the latest version by just following step 3. It worked fine.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Spaded21:
Just finished rooting using the guide (Thanks!). This is my first time working with a Samsung device, I have always used HTC, so I'm not familiar with bootchains. How do I know which bootchain to flash back in step 1-6? I have 4.1.2. I understand it's not really necessary but I would prefer to do it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Chadashcroft22:
Just wondering if this works on the new mi3 build for 8013 note?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Of course not.