yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Bassmas5:
EZ Unlock step

First I thank you for these instructions. I've rooted several Samsung phone and these instructions are by far the easiest to follow.

I'm on the EZ Unlock step but can't find it in the Play Store. Do you have any suggestion as to what to use in place of the EZ Unlock?

I have the I535VRBMF1 version
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] zo10000:
EZ unlock can be used without any modification to ROM/ kernel? it can be used with a stock phone?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] landshark68:
Toward the bottom of the first post of the thread linked below there is a link for all the versions of EZ Unlock. Download version 1.2, load it on your phone under system/apps, install it, open it, then click "unlock." Done

http://rootzwiki.com/topic/32456-app-920-ez-unlock-14-easiest-way-to-unlock-your-bootloader/

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The app requires root. It will work on a fully stock phone, but phone must be rooted.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] rootingnoobs3:
I followed all the steps, but when I got to the SuperSU installation I get this message: There is no SU binary installed. How do I get around this?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ohemetophobia:
How are you installing superSU? Play store?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] rootingnoobs3:
Yes
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ohemetophobia:
You have to find the SuperSU 1.65 zip and flash it via recovery first.

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Download zip here

https://copy.com/dBaMB
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] rootingnoobs3:
Flash it via recovery? Sorry...I'm a noob at this.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ohemetophobia:
Get rom manager app from play store and and use it to flash Clockworkmod Recovery, should be version 6.0.4.3.

Once that's done use rom manager to boot into recovery.

Use the volume up/down buttons to navigate (power button to select option) to flash zip/flash from sdcard/downloads and pick up the zip I gave you.

Once that's done navigate by hitting go back to the main menu and reboot phone.

Once booted, download superSU from the play store and get the root checker app. Use root checker to verify you're rooted.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] rootingnoobs3:
It says I need to be rooted to use rom manager...and when I try to reboot into recovery it says "an error occurred while attempting to run privileged commands"
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ohemetophobia:
Did you use Odin at all?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] rootingnoobs3:
Yes...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ohemetophobia:
https://copy.com/ILSVV

Flash this via Odin. That's Clockworkmod Recovery. Use pda to flash.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] rootingnoobs3:
should i flash that with odin with pda?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ohemetophobia:
Yes.

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This one is better if you haven't flashed that one yet.

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https://copy.com/MJ60G

This one is better
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] rootingnoobs3:
I flashed the original one you gave me, and it just regularly booted. I went back into ROM manager and I got the same error...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ohemetophobia:
I would flash that second one, sorry, via Odin as it's the most up to date with touch control.

That was recovery. Now shut the phone off. Power it on holding volume down + home + power. Release power when it vibrates.

This will boot you into recovery. From here follow the instructions to flash the file I gave you first. That's the superSU binary.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] rootingnoobs3:
That key combo is booting me into download mode, not recovery...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ohemetophobia:
Then use volume up + home
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Bluesnake8877:
I am a sg s3 user (international version) and right after step 3 there was a note suggesting this needs to be performed on the verizon s3...so I am lost and dont know if I have to start from step 1 or from step 4

Cheers
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Make sure you read very carefully, read directions twice, and understand whether what you are doing is even intended for your phone.

Below is the Q/A section for the international S3 forums. Create a new thread and ask for help. If you performed steps 1-3 already, make sure to mention that in your Q/A thread explicitly because you may have messed up your phone.

Good luck.

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s3/help

For everyone using a Verizon Galaxy S3...

This thread is NOT intended for the TW 4.3 OTA from December. If you follow this thread then you will hard brick. Point, blank, period. This thread is outdated (not the fault of OP) and you need to use Saferoot.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] XxgrannybashnxX:
Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] majobaw:
I wanted to root my phone, but how do I know does my phone is verizon version	or not??
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Pull the battery and check the model number. Then Google search that model number.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] aamechs2:
Anyone root ATT S3 Android 4.3 version

Just wondering if anyone has rooted their S3 with the 4.3 update? How did it go?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] rizzlasmoking:
can i root my samsung s3 without losing all my apps pics and music, or will it go to factory reset when rooted?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] mskiy:
I am not able to root my GT-i9300 version 4.3 build number JSS15J.I9300XXUGMK6 kernel version 3.0.31-2168382

I think I am doing everything correctly.

I have Developer option->debug mode on

I go into ODIN and it puts in a correct file (CF-Root-SGS3-v6.3.tar)

it downloads fine to my phone.

Then does automatic restart.

After restart, it starts counting down 20 seconds while its CWM based recovery waiting for SD card to mount

Then it does the installation.

When it restarts it comes back perfectly fine.

When I use the Root Checker Basic, it says that its not rooted.

Can someone please help?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
I'm going to quote myself from several months ago. Almost everything I wrote still applies to you. We can't help you here.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] mskiy:
any particular reason or just out of spite?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Well, CF root is not compatible with the SCH-I535 variant of the S3. Providing you help here will actually hurt the next person who would only read this page (instead of the first) and attempt to use CF root on our variant of the S3. We can not help troubleshoot besides saying "run it again." If you had a Verizon S3, then I'd help or provide alternatives. Simple as that my friend.

Good luck and happy Friday.

Edit: grr, this thread does have CF root, so I am mistaken, but it's specifically for our model. If you downloaded that one on the first page, it will kotbwirk for you. Either way, you'll want one compatible for your international S3.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] mskiy:
Thank you for explanation. I appreciate ti. My phone is an unlocked UK EE/t-Mobile.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] russde1959:
What about if your phone is on ROM 4.3?

Great article. My phone is on ROM 4.3 and this process breaks down on Step 4. I'm a "newbie" but from what I can determine, the issue is that my device has been upgraded to this later ROM version. Can you make some suggestions about how else I can gain root access? thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Saferoot. Everything you need is in the link below. Also, if you want to flash a custom rom then you need to use Saferoot for root access then Safestrap to install a workaround recovery which will enable you to flash VRUCML1 4.3 TouchWiz (Samsung based) roms ONLY.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2639337

One more piece of advice, it is usually bad forum etiquette to quote the first post if that first post is overly long. Everyone knows you're referring to this thread so there's no need to quote the entire thing, just a specific portion if you have something to say about it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droidshadow:
Yes the easiest method for rooting the samsung galaxy s3 is to use saferoot as the person above said.

Dont worry that when you run saferoot that it says that the program is for the s4 it still works on the s3. I ca confirm this because I have used it on my s3 running 4.3. Saferoot is very easy to use you only need to have the saferoot program and the Samsung usb drivers and you are in business.

Also safestrap is the way to go for custom Rom's which is the best that can be done with a locked bootloader. Since you are on 4.3 your bootloader is locked and cannot be unlocked.

Safestrap only allows you to install touchwiz Rom's which sucks but it is still an option...

I only say it sucks because I am not a fan of touchwiz...I am very grateful for the safestrap developers.

Hope this has been helpful....

-droidshadow
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Drashnar:
Sorry, noob question

Please forgive me if this has been answered, but will this work on the T999L?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] landshark68:
Don't know what phone that is, but highly unlikely unless it is the SGS3 for a prepaid carrier that uses Verizon towers. Then it may work. But then again, it may not.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Drashnar:
Thanks

Thanks. It's the T-Mobile LTE version of the S3. I only ask because the video and the Original post says every S3. The only real difference with mine is that it is LTE capable.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] mig1983:
verizon galaxy s3 sch i535 working with telcel, but data not working

Hi i need help i have a verizon samsung galaxy s3 sch i535. im currently living in mexico, i am using telcel the phone is unlocked and rooted to super su. however is not letting me connect to my data plan i have with telcel. please help

:(:(:(:(:(
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Green Airplane:
Rooting an S3 with Android 4.3

Hi guys,

I'm sorry if this has been answered here before. My phone's system got updated and this apparently unrooted my phone. I've been trying to root it agian, but none of the tools I've tried so far are working. This is what I get from the Safe Root utility I've downloaded from this site:

[*] Starting rooting program.

ro.build.product=m0

ro.build.id=JSS15J

Your kernel is patched!

This device is not supported.

[*] Checking if rooting succeeded

[*] Unfortunately, rooting failed. Cleaning up.

Could you point me to a tool that would work?

My phone's specs:

Model:

GT-I9300 (Samsung Galaxy S3)

Android version:

4.3

Baseband version:

I9300XXUGNA8

Kernel version:

3.0.31-2429075
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] landshark68:
The root methods discussed in this forum are for the Verizon variant of the Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535.) You have the I9300 or international variant. You need to look for root methods in the Samsung Galaxy S3 (i9300) forum here at XDA.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] imt0ogoodforyou:
Odin errors

Hey, I am unable to ONLY check the auto reboot option in Odin as all of those boxes are grayed out and I cannot click on them. Even though they are grayed out, the "auto reboot" option is checked but so is "F. Reset time". I went ahead anyways and clicked bootloader and selected the first bootchain file but I end up with a "FAIL!" message in odin. Any ideas on what should I do?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] vaizardjin10:
Hi everyone! I'm planning to root my samsung galaxy s3. But before doing that I want to confirm if the step by step process of this topic is still working. Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] bazildog:
s3 root problem

Odin gives me a green pass but Root Checker and other apps show no successful root has been achieved.

GT-I9300XXUGMK6

4.3

I have tried three different tar files from Odin still the same.....no root gained.

Been through the guide a few times following every step to the letter, checked out some youtube guides and other odin guides, tried with Kingdo. No luck.

Tried Towelroot and and Framaroot still no joy.

Phone came with stock samsung bloat and android 4.3, no operator stuff on it.

Any help appreciated!

Update: Tried saferoot and it says the phone has been patched and so no success with that as well:(
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] bazildog:
done it

This worked:

xxx.techandroidy.com/2014/01/how-to-root-samsung-galaxy-s3-i9300-i9300xxugmk6-android-4-3-jelly-bean-firmware.html
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Good for you. Unfortunately, that will not help anyone here because these are the Verizon S3 (SCH-I535) forums. You want to post in the international forums from now on:

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s3
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] romelrc:
i dont live in the us and have an s3 that isn't bound to any carrier/operator. Can i still use this thread to root my phone?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Search for "Your S3 model number xda" in Google. If you have an international S3, you'd search "i9300 xda" and ask there. That specific link is included one post above yours.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] slgdad:
towelroot will root the Galaxy s3 Verizon download it from your phones browser and hit make it rain and that's it.. roots 4.4.2 Galaxy s3
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Stuart Little:
You can root with:

POOT: This app is a one click root app. No computer needed

Framaroot: Framaroot is a oneclick root app . No computer needed

This is the most popular one!

Z4Root: Z4Root is an oneclick root app . No computer needed

Towelroot: Towelroot is an oneclick root app. No computer needed

Baidu: No information

Vroot: No information

Gingerbreak: This app can root almost all gingerbread devices

Downloads:

Poot - Download the app >>here<<

Framaroot - Download the app inside this XDA Thread - >> CLICK HERE <<

Z4ROOT - Download the app inside this XDA Thread - >> CLICK HERE <<

Towelroot - Download the app inside this XDA Thread - >> CLICK HERE <<

Baidu ROOT - Download the app >> HERE <<

vROOT - Download the app >> HERE <<

Gingerbreak - Download the app inside this XDA Thread - >> CLICK HERE <<

Flash a SU ZIP - Download the ZIP >> HERE << and flash it on your unlocked bootloader phone !

Hit thanks if you liked this post or this post has helped you out !
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] professorules:
I cant get past the cf autoroot step. When I try to load it via PDA in odin it fails.

<ID:0/005> Initialzation..

<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/005> recovery.img

<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/005> FAIL! (Auth)

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

any suggestions?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Fishinthesea:
This tutorial is quite specific. But I still suggest iRoot to root Samsung Galaxy S3. Mine is on Android 4.4.2. With just one click on "Root" button, it worked. If you try with iRoot, please make sure your phone battery life is up to 85%.

More details here on the S3 root guide.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ShapesBlue:
Towelroot works also. And please people don't trust some random rogue link. I highly suggest staying within links only on xda

Sent from my Nexus 6
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jerryspring:
Omg. What method works!?
[RAZR i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Aljecama12:
Hello guys!:)

My Razr i sometimes is so warm, I installed an application to see the temperature of the battery and when I'm not doing anything it's 29-34°C (84-93.2°F) and when I use facebook, listen to music and surfing the internet simultaniously the temperature increases to 38-41°C (100.4-105.8°F) What I know is that batteries must not be exposed to temperatures higher than 40°C (104°F)
[RAZR i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] piskr:
Battery temperature

What do you think, if your theory sustain, how could people near equator get along with mobile phones? The max temperature for Li-ion batteries is 45 degrees C when charging, and 60 degrees when discharging (use).
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nismaxxx:
Hey guys is there iPhone like notification where top notification bar rolls and shows text or whatever notification just came in? Thanks
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xSpeced:
That's pretty how it is on any android phone... It just stays in your little bar the top
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samorgs:
Do a search in play store, iphone notifications, there is both a lite & paid version. If that is what you want.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nismaxxx:
I have iPhone notification but bar does not roll like I iphones bar does.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zelendel:
Android trys to avoid all things that even remotely look or act like the iphone. This is why you are having issues finding it.
[Samsung Galaxy Exhibit 4G] apples723:
What is the latest Os on this device and r there any custom romantic for it
[Samsung Galaxy Exhibit 4G] ArtfulDodger:
If anybody here knows about getting romantic with this device they need some HELP, badly. I know techy people have a reputation but geez.:p
[Samsung Galaxy Exhibit 4G] tazmaniondvl:
Lol it's a nice device, I kiss it every night
[Samsung Galaxy Exhibit 4G] ArtfulDodger:
You little devil you, does your fiance know?
[Samsung Galaxy Exhibit 4G] tazmaniondvl:
Nope it's a dark secret
[Samsung Galaxy Exhibit 4G] apples723:
Custom rom dammit swift key
[Samsung Galaxy Exhibit 4G] smartguy044:
I don't believe there is any support for the 759
[Samsung Galaxy Exhibit 4G] apples723:
Why didn't they add any support with cwm and what can I do with my root
[Samsung Galaxy Exhibit 4G] smartguy044:
idk and idk this is for the 679 so its different software and stuff then your phone. without having the phone not much i can do to help
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] menace:
Is there a program available that will allow you to send out a mms message bigger than 100k? Or is there a way to make the program that comes with the Imate send a mms bigger than 100k ? What if you want to send a video clip ?
[Asus Transformer TF700] redheadplantguy:
Hi all. this is a collection of fonts i pulled from Rom Toolbox Pro. I reformatted them as bold typeface fonts.

These are suitable for replacing the Roboto-Bold font for JellyBean.

I haven't tested each one yet, but they should work. Just make sure to nandroid before changing in case you have a bootloop.

I might also try with the italic and such. if i do, i'll post a link for those fonts as well.

https://www.box.com/s/7q319rbuc8cc22ls71jv
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Diablo67:
Post any questions and bugs here and i will help you as i can.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hockeytown1970:
Can I use a2sd with this?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Diablo67:
Yes.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] martinezma99:
Can anyone help or know how to elimate homscreen dot on TW Launcher?

Yes, using another launcher will solve the problem but I want to use TW launcher. See picture below.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] LittleRedDot:
Strangness. I've never seen this before... Did you buy your phone new? I would be taking it back to where I bought it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] twanskys204:
Are u serious? Lmao thats your page indicator. ..

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This just proves my point that u were droped on your head when u were a child^
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] the2rrell:
Thats exactly what that is.......lol

Yes you should take it back, and tell them you have this persistant DOT on the bottom of your screen i actually have 5 of them on mine and they are BLUE......sexy
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] NightHawkUndead:
Flash a 5×5 modded launcher will remove it. Here is one from the Jedi goody bag.

A simple search found it.

http://sourceforge.net/projects/jedigoodybag/files/5x5 Launcher.zip/download

And another 6×5 from Skynote

http://goo.im/devs/seanzscreams/Note2ATT/Addons and Extras/Launchers/ATT Sky Note Update Tw6x5.zip
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] martinezma99:
Yes, I know it was the page indicator but late last night I couldn't figure out the nomenclature.

There's nothing wrong with the phone and changing launcher was not an option.

Thanks for the 5x5 TW suggestion. I didn't know it would solve the problem otherwise I would have installed. It was an option on CleanRom 4.8
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] LittleRedDot:
So how did you get rid of it?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] martinezma99:
I installed the 5x5 TW launcher included in Cleanrom 4.8
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] LittleRedDot:
Did you have to reinstall the rom?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] martinezma99:
Yes, but flashed over only.
[General Accessories] LittleRedDot:
Have you tried fly grips? Do you have any opinion on how these would stack up against the fly grip?

Thanks for the review.
[General Accessories] vectron:
I have reviewed Fly Grip already, you can checkout the whole write up and pictures following the link in my signature.

To be honest they serve a similar function, but in a different way. Both will help you to get a better grip on your phone with one hand, but one has a hard plastic latch that sticks out more from the case while offering a more comfortable grip and also converts in to a kick stand, while the other one is a very low profile elastic band attachment. There is also a significant price difference. There might be an issue with FlyGrip if you want to use car mount, while Sling Grips can either be used with a typical car mount or it's own car mount. Also, Sling Grips offers easier in and out of the pocket and more stable when phone placed on the back screen up. I really do believe these two are like apples and oranges and some will prefer one over the other.
[General Accessories] ProximaC:
Only negative I see with any of these solutions is trying to use it while it's sitting on a table. I use my note as a notebook at work. It sits flat on my desk and I'm writing on it instead of post-it-notes.
[General Accessories] HKSpeed:
I've been using one for several months. Great product.
[General Accessories] morbidrealities:
My wife and I love our ThingSlings. The best place to attach it if you're right handed is right above the speaker on the back. If you're a lefty just place it in a similar location on the opposite side. This allows my somewhat average hands to reach my thumb anywhere on the screen. My wife can also put her them anywhere. Its pretty awesome not having to worry about dropping the phone.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] derberts:
Hi everyone,

I'm currently using an S3 and rooted using AOSP roms. However, I am having a lot of LTE issues as my phone usually just gets H+ or G, it only connects to LTE very rarely.

To those of you using CM10 or other AOSP roms on your HTC one X on Telus, do you lock on to LTE regularly and have no issues with it? This is my biggest gripe with my S3... If you guys are happy with your LTE performance, I am really considering switching over to a One X. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] exad:
Ask is s3 forums. Might be a radio or apn settings you can use
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] derberts:
Believe me, I've tried everything.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] exad:
Well I use Telus and aosp but there's no LTE in my city so I can't comment. I get full hspa+ speeds though.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] RobN:
I did a search and got nothing.

I've been around here and not sure I understand the subtleties.

The AT&T and T-Mobile hardware seems to be identical or very similar.

Currently, I've got an AT&T GN2 rooted, unlocked and flashed to the t-mobile bands... at least the 4g ones.

I'm thinking about ROMing it and I'm trying to wrap my head around whether it is better to flash a T-Mobile ROM (perhaps getting more compatibility with the network and services) or flashing an AT&T ROM that is, presumably, more attuned to my phone.

Any info that the big brains around here have would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] cashyftw:
The roms are pretty much the same minus the bloat.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus