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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Androideka5:
Well then the bootloader is locked unfortunately, could you point me to the best way to unlock it?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Tomsgt:
Watch my unlock video it is really easy to use and works on the new update
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Androideka5:
Yeah that's what I followed :P I just wasn't sure if I could just repeat that step again after I've done everything. But thanks for the help and thanks for all the great tutorials
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Tomsgt:
New Video added to OP you are going to want to check it out.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jfelynch:
Sorry if this has been asked but I've tried to search google for an answer already.

I unlocked and rooted my phone, does this mean it is unlocked to use on another carrier? Thanks in advance
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Tomsgt:
There is two different meanings of unlocking the device. What I show people how to do is unlock the boot loader. This allows to to flash custom recovery and kernels to the device. The other unlock is a Sim unlock this is what make the device work on another carrier.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] tm80401:
Question

o.k.

I followed the instructions in the root, unlock bootloader, etc video and everything worked perfectly.

Then I updated CWM recovery through ROM Manager.

Now when I try to boot to Recovery, I get the 'you have software installed that Verizon doesn't like' message. Only happens when I boot to recovery, the normal bootup works fine.

Do I need to install the VRALEC bootchain and then re-install recovery again?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Tomsgt:
Don't use ROM manager to install recovery that's the problem. Watch my recovery install video but install cwm instead of twrp
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Tomsgt:
Added video to OP please check it out.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] tm80401:
How do I tell it to use cwm instead of twrp?

I have the .img file downloaded.

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That worked!!

Much thanks.

Is there a way to use Goo Manager to install a CWM .img file?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Tomsgt:
You cant install CWM with GOOmanager sorry
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Tomsgt:
Added two new videos to OP Please Check them out
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] lilafleisch:
Is there any particular reason you say to install cwm instead of twrp? I am rooting the phone for a friend and he just took the mf1 update...is there a root method that is known to work with the new update
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Tomsgt:
watch my root video, from what I understand it works on the new update but to be sure check the XDA thread that I link in the video description
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Tomsgt:
did some searching please us this to root the ota

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2332825
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Mixmode:
Quick question OP...

My S3 was bought new from VZW and was flashed to PagePlus. I want to make sure that your rooting and adding recovery and ROMs won't somehow revert or screw up the settings from the flash. thx
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Tomsgt:
Sorry I dont mess with any carrier flashing so I dont know what will happen. this is for verizon I know that.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Mixmode:
I am trying to follow your rooting instructions which are straightforward but when I plug in the phone in my PC I hear it chime but it doesn't show up as a USB MSD. Drivers are installed... I am still on stock OS just like in your video. Any idea why it's not coming up or how to fix it?

Also, I have the Odin program. But what's the other rooted stock 4.1.2 no wipe? Where can I get it?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Tomsgt:
Check my video description for a driver install video and all the links you're going to need
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Team Darkroom:
Thanks for the information
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Tomsgt:
Video added to OP. Check it out
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Mixmode:
Thx for the videos Tomsgt. They helped me root, unlock, backup and ROM my device today. :good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Tomsgt:
Yep that's what they are here for :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] izzyiz426:
new update

does this work on the new update that was pushed from verizon?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Tomsgt:
What part?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] tony056:
I'm sorry I have a quick question I hope I'm not out of line asking anything. I'm new with rooting and such. I'm trying to put a new ROM on my phone. My phone is rooted and had cynogenmod 10.0 ROM on it. How would I take that off and put on a new ROM so I can change my ROM at anytime?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Tomsgt:
How did you but cm10.0 on your phone in the first place? Do you have a custom recovery installed? Do you know what a custom recovery is and how to us it? Watch some of my videos so that you can start to understand how to do these things.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] tony056:
Like I said still getting into the swing of things. I think it's 10.0 I'm not sure. I'm still waiting on 10.1 to come out which is 4.2.2 I have 4.2.1. But thank you for the help though I appreciate it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Tomsgt:
Glad I could help Out. that is why this thread is here for the noobs
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] posaune76:
If I create a nandroid with one recovery, can I restore it with another? For example, if I backed something up with TWRP and then changed to CWM on the recommendation of a dev in his ROM's OP ("install this with CWM," etc.) and don't feel like switching back to TWRP, could I restore from the TWRP nandroid with CWM?

If I put this in the wrong thread, I'm sorry; seemed like a noob flashing/recovery question.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Tomsgt:
No you can not restore a nandroid from twrp in cwm recovery. Both Recovery's use different methods to back up the phone. Note twrp is a much better recovery then cwm and any ROM can be installed in either recovery.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] anakara:
post very useful
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Tomsgt:
Glad I could help
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] JaylanPHNX:
Great thread. I'm helping my step-brother root his VZW GS3 this coming weekend and your video on rooting and unlocking the bootloader is going to be very helpful. I do have one question, however: the last thing you flashed via Odin, to "restore the boot chain," what exactly does that do, and is it necessary if we're going to put a ROM (AOKP) on the phone right away? I've got experience rooting and flashing (Glacier, T-989, and N4) but never with this sort of locked bootloader, so I'm trying to figure this out before I mess up my boy's phone. Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Juice3250:
Do you have to unlock the bootloader to flash a custom recovery and flash a custom rom? The idea of bricking my device by messing with kernels scares me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Tomsgt:
No you dont have to flash the boot chain at the end you can just leave it alone
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Tomsgt:
yes to have a custom recovery you must have a unlocked boot loader. next most bricked devices can be restored.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] JaylanPHNX:
Alright, last question (I swear). I've been looking and can't seem to find the files you use in the video. Your website has the Odin download, but I can't find the TWRP.Tar.md5 and the VRALECbootchain.tar.md5 or the SuperSU_bootloader_fixed.zip that you flash via TWRP. If you could point me in the right direction, I'd be grateful. I'd much rather use this method than a toolkit, which is less in my control. Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Juice3250:
Why do you think some people are ending up bricking their devices using the casual method? Assuming I have all of the drivers installed correctly, which I do, and the download isn't corrupt, what could I possibly do that would brick my device using casual.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Tomsgt:
In the video there is a link to XDA the files can be downloaded from there
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Tomsgt:
unplug the cable in the middle of a flash, loose power at your house i the middle of a flash. not know what it is that the odin tool does and thus messing something up. clicking the wrong button because you didnt read all the directions there is lots that can go wrong. but the android community is really good about helping each other out as long as you ask nice and have good questions.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Tomsgt:
added new video to OP
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Tomsgt:
Mod can you please pin this thread
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Ragnar:
Thread has been Stuck...

EFM FSM

Have a great day!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] polymath257:
Bootchain question

Is there a VRBMF1 bootchain available? Or shoudl I just ignore that last step of restoring the BC?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Tomsgt:
You can just skip it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] fridayfan13:
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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ioneld1976:
3G issue

Hy guys , I don't know if i should post here my problema but i don't know where to.

Today i tried to install android 4.2.2 on my galaxy s3 I9300 ( locked in Vodafone) and something gone werry wrong because operation failed and phone did not start any moore . I managed to "revive" my phone with Kies emergency recovery and seen that my imei was changed also .

I have an copy of efs folder ( rooted my phone and copied on sd card with root browser) and i managed to restore my imei .

The problem is : everything is working but my 3g conection is not . I have correct settings it is active but i am not able to connect to internet , that "H" or 3g does not appear on my screen .

Is someone here who can help me ? i searched on google all day but nothing foud :(
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Thesanealien:
Nice

Great guide! Very informative and covers a lot of steps that can be easily overlooked!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] thientinh91:
ok

thank.. u shared !
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] srtguy:
im having trouble also
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] antawnm26:
Does this method work for the verizon 1535VRBMF1? I'm trying to root my girls SG3 since she doesnt want to upgrade
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] dant932508:
I'm new to all this answers are mucb appreciated

I read the beginners guide to rooting my verizon s3 and I believe I understand cor the most part allthough I hate to assume a few things and screw it all up so my main question is under main downloads I must download usb driver and odin and some other stuff but xo I download these to my computer? From what I am getting it seems I will have to completely wipe my phone of everything and start from scratch via my computer if I am right comfirmation would b nce and also tips would help to I'm sorry I haven't wat he'd the noob video yet because I am actually at worm and I do not have access to the internet unless I am here or somewhere w wifi so my research seems to limited please follow up on tbis thank you
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] bmackta:
hacking game on galaxy s3

I am new to all this and I am trying to hack the game deer hunter 2014 in order to get more cash and coins. I have tried to download the .exe file

But even though I do the surveys I cannot get it to download. Can anyone either tell me how to hack the game or where I can download the .exe file for free. Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] aarontsuru:
just watched one... very good! Very easy. Thanks man! Looking forward to trying some roms soon!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Tomsgt:
Glad you like the thread. have a giveaway on my channel right now you should check it out.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] corporal_hades:
root method still work with the latest OTA released today?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] aarontsuru:
I believe all of the videos are for 4.1.2, check out the 4.3 threads... looks like some people got root, but it doesn't seem consistent nor give full access like we have on 4.1.2. Also, forget roms for the foreseeable future.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] lepa71:
Hi all

I bought used s3(i535) on CL. It's rooted i535vrlhe aka ICS 4.0.4. I believe it has stock recovery and SupperUser app, but I can verify that it has root. Using rootchecker it confirms no root. I also got notification about downloaded 4.3 update and that I have to install it within 5 days.

Do I need to re-root the phone? Can I just get rooted JB 4.1.2 stock and flash it with odin? Do I need to flash customer recovery?

ps I'm not new to rooting, but I didn't have samsung devices before.

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] duffycoug:
Can someone confirm this DOES work with the above mentioned build. I have the same one and would like to use the video to Root, Custom Recovery and Unlock Bootloader.

Galaxy S3 Jelly Bean 4.1.2 Root, Recovery, & Unlock the Boot Loader

http://youtu.be/hmmUmjvlIHM
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] duffycoug:
Anyone? I think my phone is going to automatically update in a couple of hours...I put the update off and members here are saying it will eventually just do the update. I want to root and change the SDM 1.0 to avoid the update if possible, but want to make sure this video works for my phone.

Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] aarontsuru:
Not sure if it's totally effective, but I used Titanium Backup to freeze SDM. No requests for updates since! Give it a shot.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Julslol:
cool thanks for the information was very helpful!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] cicv78:
unlock gslaxy s3 4.3

is any way posible to unlock my galaxy s3 sch-i535 version 4.3?? o how can i put the old version bcuz 4.3 is a mess,, im new in this kind of things

i see i can put the 4.1 but in to dummie for, with out help :(
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ThePagel:
As of this time and probably forever you will be on a locked bootloader with no way to downgrade.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] cicv78:
me again!

i was trying degrade the update and i make a mistake im sure now i have a warning: FIRMWARE UPGRADE ENCOUNTRERED AN ISSUE. PLEASE USE SOFTWARE REPAIR ASSISTANT & TRY AGAIN:confused:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ThePagel:
If this doesn't work I'll help you in the posted link http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2586319
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Casey707:
+1

Thanks for the well written guide. Also, thanks to the other posters that warned about the TW 4.3 bootloader issue. I am curriently runing Aosp 4.4 rom and wanted to give TW 4.3 a whirl, I guess I will wait until someone finds an exploit and get the bootloader unlocked or flash dual boot or something
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
You can already flash any one of five different custom TW 4.3 roms for our phone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] xShamBoneYx:
I was wondering if i could get a run down on how exactly i do this.

I have already rooted my device and have flashed roms on it but I ended up reverting to stock (but still rooted). I tried carbon rom and CM10 but I missed the features that Samsung had. This one seems like its exactly what I want but it also seems like there is a lot more to installing it. If I could just get a run down of what this one takes that would be awesome!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2625483
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] xShamBoneYx:
I gotta say usually XDA is quick with responses but now I'm wondering if I posted this in the wrong spot or maybe it was a really dumb question...

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S III
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] landshark68:
Flashing the ROM from the thread you quoted is no different than flashing any other ROM you have flashed in the past. Reboot to your custom recovery (make sure you are on the latest version of CWM or TWRP, whichever you use), do a full wipe then flash the ROM and the ML1 modem and reboot. I have seen some people post they preferred to flash the ROM in recovery, reboot, boot back into recovery then flash the ML1 modem and reboot.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Daswolven:
This appears to be a redundant question, But I was looking to root a SIII for a friend, never had one. He's running stock OTA 4.3 VRUCML1. Am I correct in understanding that I cannot ODIN him back to a previous version to pursue a root process due to a TW Lock? Haven't played with a Sammy since the Fascinate, so I wanted to be sure. Response appreciated in advance guys. :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ecltech:
Correct. Only option right now is to do a SafeTrap (look in the forums for it) and you can run only TW 4.3 ROMs. No AOSP ROMS at the moment.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] OptimusVDarwin:
How can I unlock my Verizon S3 so I can use it for MetroPCS?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jettadriver97:
Does someone have a link to the factory recovery? I flashed CWM with recovery tools and ot the dredded "verizon and knox waring". I am wanting to go back to the stock recovery so i can do a factory reset.

Another question would be... Can i flash the factory firmware with odin? Would that restore the factory recovery and Android OS?

Than you in advance for your time.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Tomsgt:
yes just flash the odin firmware and you will be restored
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jettadriver97:
Do I need to perform triangle away to reset the counter? Or will this fix that as well?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] antvall225:
want to root verizon gs3 4.3

Hi, I have a galaxy s3 sch-i535 running android 4.3 and I want to root my device and unlock it to run a different phone service on it (at&t) I thought the only way to unlock it I had to root it. Need help. From what I see all instructions are saying that I need to be running 4.1.1 or 4.1.2 in order to unlock bootloader and I am running 4.3. Is there a downgrade fill that I can download?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
If you want root, use Saferoot. All info pertaining to root for TW VRUCML1 4.3 is collected here.

You should already be able to edit your APNs if I'm not mistaken, without rooting right? In Settings/Mobile Networks, I believe. I've never touched them of course.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] no2va:
incewel Dec

I just updated the new firmware to VRUCNC1 on my galaxy s3 sch-i535 the other day. Odin is giving me fails whenever I try using it and saferoot is also failing. Any ideas on how to get my root back? Thanks in advance!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Shallow_1:
We're S.O.L. til someone figures out how to beat Knox
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] 5ft24:
I took the OTA and odin'd back to ML1 without issues.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Shallow_1:
Can you Root?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] 5ft24:
Can't root with the update, but after the Odin flash to ML1, saferoot gets it back with no issues
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Shallow_1:
Are you flashing any Roms?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] 5ft24:
once ML1 is back and rooted, I load safestrap and am running CleanRom 8.1 in Slot 1
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Shallow_1:
Is that touchwiz?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] 5ft24:
yep. Can only use 4.5 touchwiz roms with stock kernels... unfortunately
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Shallow_1:
Awesome... Thank you... I've been looking up different ways to totally eliminate knox out of my phone.... I'll let you know if I succeed
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] 5ft24:
Once you have rooted with Saferoot, opwn Super SU and it will ask if you want to disable Knox. answer yes, and it disables Knox.

Bootloader is still locked, but safestrap loads a custom TWRP recovery and allows you to load the other roms
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jojoferari:
Can someone post a link that shows how to odin back after VRUCNC1?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Shallow_1:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=48922590
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] enoxos:
hello everyone, i have been experimenting with different ROMs today for the first time.

Everything seems to go well (have installed 3 ROMs just to see which one fits me the best), but there is a single problem with all of them. They keep giving me only 5 gB free memory back when my S3 has 32 gB internal storage.

I follow the instructions of the ROMs word by word, but somehow I only get this little space left. Any advise?

thanks in advance
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Clipboards:
No longer using a S3 but I wanted to say thanks. I constantly found myself coming back to this thread whenever I felt like tinkering.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Tomsgt:
Glad you like the thread
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] alavukt:
Verizon S3 4.3 Rooting problem

Dear,

I try to root my S3 Verizon 4.3 but I couldn't success the attempt so please help me how to root the S3 Verizon 4.3 because I have waiting many Verizon S3 for Arabic language installation.

thax
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] D1ck3y0da:
That would be because of the Rom partitions you have if your using SS

Also i was wondering if this would work for 4.4.2? Just want to be sure before i go messing around. Also i have the I535 PP modle.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] zaphenomenalone:
Can someone tell me if this root will work for 4.4.2 or point me to one that will work. I'm new at this whole rooting thing and this site in general but I have been searching literally for hours and have come up with nothing for 4.4.2.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] drummerjoe92@gmail.com:
Locked Recovery

Hi!

I am indeed a n00b and wanted to install cwm and cyanogenmod on my vzw gs3 running OTA 4.4.2.

I tried installing cwm via rom manager and didn't realize the bootloader was locked (n00b).

Now I just get a message that says I installed unauthorized software on my phone and to take it to a store when I go to recovery booting.

I can get the phone to still boot but I have to pull battery, enter download mode, open odin, and attempt to flash a new recovery thru odin.

It will then fail, ill pull battery and restart and it will take me all the way through without entering recovery mode.

HOW DO I FIX THIS AND UNLOCK BOOTLOADER?

Any help would be outrageously helpful.

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I used towelroot. Just enter this into your browser (preferably stock browser) and download the app.

Hope this helps! :) https : / / t o w e l r o o t . c o m <----close the spaces
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ShapesBlue:
Your on the locked bootloader and you can't use a custom recovery or flash custom roms. Your limited to bootloader locked roms and safestrap as a recovery. You will have to Odin back to stock to restore

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] xilux:
How to ROOT my phone if run Android 4.4.2?

I want root my s3-sch-i535-android 4.4.2 but the process previous not worked

In it version. also I can't install any recovery by Odin method. I need help for root this version. PLEASE!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ShapesBlue:
The only working root option for the 4.4.2 update is towelroot. You CANNOT install a custom recovery on a locked bootloader, your limited to safestrap

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] xilux:
Thanks, I tried a lot but with a locked bootloader can not do anything.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ShapesBlue:
Then if towelroot doesn't work your pretty much out of luck for root or anything in that regard

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] lafountain108:
What are boot loader locked roms? I have the same 4.4.2, I had hardbricked my 32gb s3 so I booted of an sdcard of 16gb class ten which worked then I screwed it up, secure fail/kernel and no recovery etc, after a day of searching I found what I needed n flashed it back to stock. I'm still curious as to how I can install a different os, if anyone can help that'd be great! I can teach whoever how to restore a hardbricked sch-i535 on 4.4.2 , just let me know
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ShapesBlue:
There are two or three bootloader locked roms in the development forums for the VZW S3

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] LLegion:
thanks a lot!