yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] t1gartist:
if you wish to install completely your best bet is to resize your hdd so you have windows on one partition and a empty partition to resize once again into 2 empty partitions one the size of your ram and the other well linux <<< one of 2 easiest methods of install

or you can

download wubi and let it install ubuntu for you but the only downside is i dont think you can pick what version of ubuntu of between 32bit and 64bit

i personally like linux mint debian and archlinux hope this helps you out
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] xceebeex:
I am thinking of rooting my phone tonight with this. Do you still have to backup the IMEI? Does this tool take care of that, or is there a better way to do it?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Root-Maniac:
Hey guys, i see people have been having trouble with this exploit running correctly, i have kept this copy that has worked FLAWLESS for me about 20 times now, here a link to it.. Dont forget to hit the thanks button!!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/w37idtobh5e9xgs/NoYouVerizon-CASUAL-Revision492b.zip

R492B
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Juice3250:
I'm hoping to try this method but don't want to brick my phone. I've watched tomsgt123 on youtube about 5 or 6 times using odin and am leaning more towards that method. I figure I'll have to learn how to use odin eventually if I ever want to flash it back to stock.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] iphone=closedsystem:
I have the VRALG1 on my phone, should I download and odin the VRBMF1 before I unlock the boot loaders?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
It's not necessary.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Bonkurei:
i just use it, very usefull tool. although for some reason the newest version seem didnt recognize the phone, but the older 1 detect it.

so then i use the older version to root, unlock bootloader n install twrp, the result is flawless.

tyvm
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] buschbarber:
Root with Casual

I have downloaded the file to my phone but I do not know how to Root the i535'with it. Do I need to copy it to the PC and run it there?

My phone was rooted with CWM. I lost Root when I flashed the 08/14 nightly for CM 10.1,not realizing it jumped me from 4.2.2 to 4.3. I cannot get into Recovery to fix the problem.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Only works from a PC. Make sure you have Java 7 installed.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] larry62:
Need some help with my Verizon GS3...

Can't even get to a point where this application sees the S3.

Downloaded and checked the Md5sum on the jar file.

Set the phone to USB debug mode. Java on my PC is 32 bit version 7, update 25.

Start the app and plug in the phone. Initially the phone says that USB is set as an installer. Per the instructions I set the USB to MTP (or it eventually changes on its own).

At this point the autoplay on my Windows 7 Pro 64 asks me if I want to open the folders on the phone.

In Casual, the Link Status remains "Disconnected".

No matter what I do it won't connect. I've rebooted both devices multiple times. I've tried it on another PC. Nothing works. FWIW, the S3 is 4.1.2 with VRBMF1. From what I've gathered, it doesn't appear there is another method currently available if you're starting with VRBMF1.

Also tried doing a backup using Helium, and it also never connected with the phone. Something fundamentally wrong must be happening.

Any suggestions?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Bonkurei:
i have the same problem the other day.

just try using the older version, it works like a charm for me

older version link
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Aquila76:
Try using another USB port. Then try another cable. If that doesn't work, try removing and reinstalling the Samsung driver on the PC. Sounds like the PC just isn't seeing the device properly.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] larry62:
Forgot to mention I also did all those things as well.

Did have some problems with the Samsung drivers initially. The directions for Casual don't mention installing the driver so whether to do it or not was a little uncertain. What I did notice is a driver installs automatically even if you don't install anything. I let a driver install this way, installed the one from the Samsung website & also installed the one from the Helium/Carbon website (uninstalling and rebooting between tries). They all reported that they worked OK, but the computer wouldn't really work with any of them. When connected as a MTP, the auto play dialog would never come up, and would only show as an unknown device. Finally got this aspect working by going into the properties of the device and updating the driver letting Windows do it's auto search for a driver. Found this behavior somewhat odd, but MTP mode works perfectly now, but still no Casual.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
So, do this.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] larry62:
I downloaded and went as far with the old version as to verify it would connect, and it did!

Really don't want to brick my phone, so have two questions regarding the old version before taking the next step...

1) Can anyone verify the old version has worked with VRBMF1?

2) When I downloaded the old version, it's title on the page said it was for the Galaxy Tab2 7inch. I assume it works even though the target device is different than listed.

Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
This was built after VRBMF1 released, it works on all versions up through this. Go by the file name, its for our device (d2vzw).
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Bonkurei:
I'm using it after I just odin MF1, so it does indeed work in MF1.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] mkuhl2000:
It never said anything other than Disconnected for me but I hit Do It anyways and it saw the phone and rooted it. Never changed from disconnected. So I would say,..go all Nike and Just DO IT. LOL
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] whfissler:
A+++++

Great tool. Only thing MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE USB DRIVER INSTALLED. I forgot...lol... rooted in under a minute.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] alope441:
still a noob and just wanting to clarify, so will this give u the option of flashing cwm using the tool or must it be done separately??
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Bonkurei:
in older version it will root, unlock bootloader n install twrp.

in newer version i think you can choose which recovery do you want to install, but cmiiw since im not use the latest version.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] larry62:
Thank you for your help. As a noob I'm trying to be extra careful. From what I understand if you use the old "Casual" you end up with twrp. Just want to make sure if I go this route, can reflash back to stock (I've seen and downloaded the MF1 tar just in case)? Have no love for touchwiz nor the Verizon "added value", but want to be able to go back in case I decide to sell the phone in the future.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] aarontsuru:
I'm on a Mac. Is that the issue?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] larry62:
Pushed the button, and it all seemed to work as expected. Thanks again to all who helped me.

D2VZW-CASUAL-R634bBeansTown106.jar (i.e. "old" version)

VRBMF1

And now with CM10.1 - all very smooth.

As a noob with this, I did find the tutorial at: http://www.droidviews.com/things-to-do-before-and-after-installing-a-rom-troubleshooter/ helpful as well.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ijustintouch:
Running the latest OTA and it was successful. Did encounter an error though during the process... The Aboot must not have correctly flashed because when I flashed the recovery, my phone prompted: "System software not authorized by Verizon Wireless. Take your phone to the closest VZW store" or some crap like that. So, I just popped the battery. Let my phone boot all the way back up and then reflashed the Aboot and recovery. Boom profit. Goodbye Isis and hello Google Wallet and probably CM 10.2.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] BeansTown106:
updated casual toolkit to version 795b should fix some issues in the casual platform in general and fix's device not connected error and donate button issues

i personally odin'd the newest ota bmf1 and rooted, unlocked, and flashed a recovery with no problems keep an eye out for superuser asking for shell permissions when flashing the insecure aboot or recovery
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] checkthisSH:
Is anyone else having trouble running the jar file? I have JRE installed and have the ability to run other jar files, but this particular one refuses to open. I'm running OSX 10.6.8.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] insanespain:
I'm hanging at the "pushing exploit" while trying to root. Any suggestions?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] wolficus:
worked just fine. just got my phone a few weeks ago when i joined verizon.

downloaded new version of casual root

backed up imei

installed newest jre

already had samsung drivers.

ran step 1, verified, ran step 2, then step 3.

total process including making a base bakcup... 15 mins. took my time and read it carefully.

os win7 32bit

well done devs :)

oh one point of advice (should go without saying) be sure your anti virus software isnt interfearing with the program. mine went nuts but i made sure to allow it to run.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] insanespain:
I got mine to work. After an hour I changed USB cables and it went right through. Running paranoid android now.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Juice3250:
I ran this and it worked for me. Just had a problem initially with my pc running windows 7 to see my phone connected. A pc reboot fixed that. I had already installed the Samsung drivers but I made sure to select a mtp usb connection to run the casual program. Not sure how someone could mess this up as long as they take their time and make sure to read all of the instructions, as if there are a lot to begin with. Definitely the safest foolproof method of rooting and unlocking our phones.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] gtdtm:
Thanks for the tool. I used it yesterday on a phone that had been rooted, bootloader still locked but took the MF1 ota. It worked like a charm.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] timothy7732:
Thanks worked awesome!!!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] CKRevel:
Newb Help

New to android and the GS3.

Just received my Verizon S3 and was thinking about rooting in order to fix the MMS slideshow issue.

I'm fine with running touchwiz and how the phone runs stock, not looking to go crazy with roms and such, like mentioned above, the ability to fix the MMS slide show and maybe delete some Verizon bloat if I choose.

Question, if I run the casual root, will the phone still be exactly like it was before the root, only with root file access? Will I still get OTA updates?

I keep hearing recovery, do I need it giving what I want to do explained above and does casual do this for me?

Thanks for your time as I know these are basic questions. I searched but the amount of info available is overwhelming and some contradictory.

Any insight would be appreciated.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
The process of rooting does not alter your phone's look at all. Yes you will still get OTAs. Casual roots, unlocks, and installs a custom recovery if you choose it. Its self-explanatory once you open it. If you intend to install custom roms, then you absolutely need to be rooted AND unlocked. You also need a custom recovery CWM (ClockWorkMod) or TWRP, both of which are choices in Casual.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] CKRevel:
Ok, so I think I'm getting it. I do not intend to run others roms therefore I would just casual root without recovery. This will leave my phone stock with root but if I get an OTA I would have to re-root.. correct? if I needed to unroot, I would just use the supersu one touch unroot function I presume and Verizon would never know?

The whole reason I'm doing this is to get rid of the MMS slideshow but retain the factory app as found here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=41769221

Also, should I do an IMEI backup or not worry about it because I'm not flashing roms?

I really appreciate your help. Just trying to figure out if this is safe enough to do just to alter some script and what implications this will have should the phone need warranty work. :good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] bmatty14:
Well shoot, this is very slick. THanks for all your work. Very very easy
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] joedajoester:
Thank you so much beans! You are the best :D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] NightFalcon27:
I'm stuck at the not authorized by verizon, did a full reboot with battery out... Still won't boot... Help
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] darklavalizard:
New to the S3, but not flashing phones (coming from an Epic 4G Touch). Just plugged my phone in, went to run this app to root it, and then unlock the bootloader. Get this error message when trying to root:

I'm on build VRBMA2. Do I need to be on a certain ROM, or firmware in order to get this app to work?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Odin flash VRBMB1 then run this tool again.

It should work, I know it works on the official software. Did you choose to root it first?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] amrn4s:
The easiest root tool I ever used. Highly recommended
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Joelkat:
how do you unroot if you rooted with this method?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] aypeeootrek:
Nvm, fixed my issue
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Just in case anyone thinks this question has gone unanswered. Got help elsewhere.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SoCalSpecialist:
this is a definite must have for all users!

good looks on this Beans
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ahassouna:
Hi all,

Quick question, will this also make sim unlock to put another operator sim card?

I get steps would be like this after using this tool;

Root

Install custom recovery

Unlock bootloader

Then i can install any custom firmware?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Bonkurei:
this will not make it sim unlock, verizon gs3 is already factory unlock, just need to add apn for data

and the order is like this :

Root

Unlock bootloader

Install custom recovery

Then you can install any rom you want
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ZeroCool11:
I did all this step by step and now i'm stuck at "Secure Fail: Kernel"

"System Software not authorized by verizon wireless has been found on your phone. please turn off your phone and go to the nearest Verizon Wireless store for help"

now what?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] blkhrt13:
I love you. Enough said.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Bonkurei:
wow thats weird, i use it 2 times and the result is succesfull.

in your case, your best bet is to odin to stock MF1 and run the casual again
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] supermandroid:
Yes. I had the same problem when I used it in Ubuntu 13.04 64 bit. I had to Odin back before using the program under Windows 8 64 bit, and it worked great. The weird thing was that then I told it to flash Aboot, a prompt for SU permissions popped up on the phone screen. Of course I clicked yes and all was well.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] aarontsuru:
did we figure out if this worked on a mac or not? didn't see any reply and still can't get it to work.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
What version of Java do you have installed? R634 worked best for me on OS X10.8, r734 was 50/50 on OSX 10.8 but Casual never showed as connected, and I have not tried r795.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] DAD12345:
soo easy man great !

this was reall easy i used casual when it first came out and this is so refined thumb: up:highfive:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] aarontsuru:
Will double check and give it another go! Thanks so much!!

---------- Post added at 06:23 AM ---------- Previous post was at 05:56 AM ----------

updated my java to the latest and greatest (ver. 7 40) and it worked like a champ! thanks again!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Sweet, enjoy your weekend!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] johnnytraveler:
I was laughing so hard at how easy this was. I was thinking I would have to set aside some time to root my new gs3, instead, I was done in minutes!

Contagio Bacillus Anthracis AxisM Galaxy S3.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] MisterKrispy:
perhaps I'm doing something wrong but I have rooted and unlocked and when I try to install a recovery it says it installs and then reboots to the factory recovery.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jph1282:
thanks

Thanks for this root solution. this worked perfectly on my ubuntu computer first time. donation will be on the way when I get a job!:good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] 0331:
Thanks beanstown! This was so fast and easy to use! Beats the hell outta flashing ~6 different files:D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] funkpod:
Will this work on my device if there is No rom on it and i can't get into Recovery? Basically, it doesn't boot past the kernel screen, where it says "Samsung Galaxy sIII Booped by BMS"

TWRP quits whenever I try and launch it, can't even get into the menus.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
You could try. But just like your q/a thread, what you need is Odin.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] riom4:
hey guys im posting this on behalf of my bother, so he has a bone stock verizon s3 with the vrbmf1 update on it. I know it says all otas but i just want to be sure. Will it work
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Bonkurei:
dont worry it will work on MF1 :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] tyler.frost92:
Failed for some reason on my first attempt. Rebooted and worked like a charm. Much easier and quicker than Odin method.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] funkpod:
thanks, was able to use odin to fix it! phew! Odin is pretty amazing.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] drWIDOWMAKER:
Thanks for this tool it is great!

Having a few problems though.

Ran casual on my wifes s3. Rooted with no problem but when I try to install TWRP with GOO Manager it either does not take or it says "not authorized buy Verizon". Used Odin to go back to stock and tried casual again. Same problem. I have read all pages of this thread. What am I a missing?

Thanks for all help in advance... :good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] tyler.frost92:
Maybe try Odin, or an app to flash recovery? It flashed cwm just fine for me
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] drWIDOWMAKER:
I tried that also. I dont really understand why I am having so much trouble. I have followed the directions to the t. I even tried to download ez unlocker but could not find it in the playstore.

I can get the phone rooted but always get the unauthorized message after trying to install TWRP or CWM...

Battery life sucks on my wife's phone so I was hoping to install a rom that would help that. I know that on my s4 I get great battery life with Hyperdrive 9.1.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] axtn95:
Would using this on a s3 flashed to another network cause the flash to get wiped?

What partition do cellular flashes affect anyway? Can they ever get wiped by romming and such?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Farabomb:
There seems to be an issue with the download. I know it works, I used it on my PC at home but here at work it won't work on my netbook or Mac.

Never mind, it works on the server so it must be something in the netbook.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Latest Java 7 installed on the Netbook?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Farabomb:
That was exactly it. Shame for not keeping it updated. :(

New replacement is back up and happy. Let's see if the GPS wants to be stable now.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Ha well if it weren't for this tool, I wouldn't even have Java installed so you're good.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] edgedude:
Please help a newbie to sort this out, thanks!

So I followed the Casual script to unlocked/flash my Verizon for Pageplus. I have already ported the Verizon number to Pageplus today and it went smoothly only taking 20 minutes. I followed the script:

Step 1. Root- Success

Step 2. Flash Insecure Aboot- Success

Step 3. Flash Recovery of your choice- installed TRWP -Success

Phone rebooted into TRWP

1. I choose reboot, then system to restart my Galaxy S III

Then I get messages

1. Mobile network not available (it has the correct MEID)

2. A SIM card is necessary to operate this phone. - the Tap-tap method to bypass the SIM lock on the language screen doesn't work. I don't even see the "emergency call." lit up on the screen.

What do I need to do? Root checker basic tells me "the device has root access." Wife came home and it's her phone that I ported from Verizon to Pageplus and is on my case! I've been reading and working this thing for 7 hours. Please help, Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] liquidraven:
So if I'm already on a custom Rom with cwm recovery..does this mean I'm unlocked for any carrier?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] wolfballz:
Looks like you have the Verizon Galaxy S3. No, you wouldn't be unlocked for any carrier. Unlocking the boot loader, having a custom recovery and being rooted will not unlock for any carrier.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] emokid09:
it wont download :( just goes to a blank page. any chance of a different mirror? mediafire maybe :good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] slowr6:
How do I update Binary in SuperSu app?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] drWIDOWMAKER:
Is anyone else having problems installing TWRP on s3 after casual root?

I still have not been able to get it to work.

If anyone has a work around or a set way to do it, I would greatly appreciate the info!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] MrPeter1985:
Download has been removed.

Do you have another link available?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ShapesBlue:
Download is still there. In fact I just downloaded it again. First post works fine.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Either use Odin and follow Invisiblek's manual method OR download GooManager from the Play Store and press Menu/Install OpenRecoveryScript.

Downloaded just fine right now as well using desktop Chrome.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] drWIDOWMAKER:
Thanks for the help.

I tried the Invisibleks manual method but it failed in Odin. I have tried every method I can find on here and none have worked. I can root the phone but cannot install TWRP...

I guess I will just go back to stock and try again...:(
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ShapesBlue:
Weird, I have twrp installed without any issues.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] zephymobile:
anyway to install this via CWM? I'm having trouble after a dirty flash that enters a bootloop. Somehow I think I lost root after installation....
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] drWIDOWMAKER:
Tell me about it.

Am I doing something wrong?

I use odin to go back to stock os

Use Casual to root phone

Then everytime I download goo manager and install from the app when I go into recovery mode it either reverts to stock factory wipe screen or it gives me the unauthorized on verizon screen.

Like I said I can root the phone but have not been able to install recovery.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Try this (if you're rooted AND unlocked of course), Odin flash the tar again except uncheck auto-reboot before you flash the tar. Then pull the battery and boot straight into recovery.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] afextwin:
It sounds like you are trying to install TWRP-D2SPR, which can be installed, but I wouldn't recomend it unless you are trying to put the phone on a sprint rom and the sprint network...You need the TWRP for D2VZW. Common mistake. EDIT: Casual is nice, but I prefer the manual root unlock and recovery thread here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1974114 or here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2046439
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Dinc User:
How the heck do I open this? I'm using windows 8, but cant get the program to run.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] skbgiants:
Yes!!!!

Thanks so much for this. One click FTW! Later ODIN.

SG3 Stock VRBMF1
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] gbruyn:
Wow... amazing! Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] andybones:
Wow, Awesome job bro!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ginseng3:
BS

This File IS BS !
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] sipock97:
Care to explain your reasoning?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] dablitzkrieg:
So does this replace "odining" back to stock if need be????

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