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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] tsimons78:
bootloader: i535vralec

image: i535vrbmf1 rooted (4.1.2)

Triangle away so that flash counter = 0

I want to get back to stock, I don't need to be rooted, ultimately I want to get the i535vrucml1 (4.3)

I'm a bit new at this, I seem to have what I need to do a factory wipe (image via odin), but I wonder if there's a way I can upgrade without wipe.

I have no need for a custom rom

Thanks,

~Todd
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] buhohitr:
If you want to go back to pure stock with locked bootloader then, yes Odin the full stock firmware. Highly recommend a full wipe. If you want to preserve your data, then you need to manually uninstall root, remove everything that none stock and put back stock recovery and any stock files that missing or modified, then use the OTA update to go on to 4.3. Again, it's highly recommend to install fresh.

If you just want to try almost stock 4.3 rom with unlock bootloader then you can flash here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2591895 This rom is 99% stock except for rooted and a few files installed (you can read the details on the link).
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] unclebooch:
may I please have I535VRBMF1? thanks in advance
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] megdawen:
VRBMF1 bootchain

I need the f1 please
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] foothill17:
MF1 file

Could you send me the link to the MF1 file

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jenkies:
Can I get a copy of the mf1 please? I'm currently running alliance build 23 4.3 rom but need to unroot for a trade I made with someone. My current baseband version is mf1 and my base version is alliance_vrucml1.

Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] capt730:
If you still need it, I have it. I will PM you my dl link.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] :
Do you by any chance have a flashable zip for the MF1 modem? I already downloaded the MF1 firmware, but i'd prefer not to have to re-root (I installed ML1 baseband and it's not working as well for me). Thanks a lot for helping all of us out like this.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] WoodmanMN:
Can I get a link to the MF1 Odin file? Friend of mine just got an S3 off Swappa that was supposedly rooted, but it actually is not, and has the NC1 firmware.

Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] capt730:
You can't go back to MF1 from NC1.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] suchavibrantthang:
This is why we get so many bricked help questions. Read some stickies before you ODIN anything!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] WoodmanMN:
Yes, I found out after I posted that the phone can't be flashed back. Thanks.

He's returning it, bought it on Swappa listed as rooted, and it's clearly not rooted. Also had a bulged and defective battery, and was in much worse shape than the pictures. A first for me on Swappa.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] oluchika:
Can I get the vdbmb1 odin file please?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] capt730:
Here is the MB1 zip.

https://mega.co.nz/#!AAwTDajQ!FhBvC8YSGF6EYxWMK4kmHQa-pv0T3jBZ-RV6gIcQOHw

Download then unzip and the tar is inside.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] mccomasaurus:
VRBMF1 Help

I would like to preface by saying Im new to all this.

I have verizon S3 running VRBMF1. Im trying to root, and and unlock the bootloader, to put on a custom ROM. I'm using http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2046439 as a guideline. I think I need the VRALEC bootchain for MF1. Can you send that to me please?

And I'll also take any advice or tips you have for me haha.

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] deshwani:
hi,

i need VRBMF1.tar, can you please share me?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] crash8384:
hey there, can you please pm me the vrbmf1 file for vzw s3?

many thanks,

steve~
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] clgilley:
VRBMB1

can you provide me with a copy of the MB1 please?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] BigDgentry:
Please I need help kind of a rookie

so I'm kind of a rookie and towel rooted my Samsung Galaxy S3 SCH 13 35. well anyway I froze TouchWiz or something and downloaded a custom ROM .everytime I boot it's stuck on the Verizon loading screen it won't let me enter recovery mode. so basically my only option left is to use Odin. I just want stock everything back I don't care I can start from scratch. downloaded Odin on my computer but I can't find any files to use on my phone please help me
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
"Other threads"? I've been curious as well why you only PM instead of making a sticky? I've kept up with a few of the dev threads and haven't seen anyone mention much about needing to do PMs instead of threads.

Just seems, odd unless I missed a heated discussion.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] DarkMenace:
I had the links in my signature and was asked to remove them by a mod. So now I just deal in PM's. It's much easier that way.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Fair enough, if that's how it was decided. Glad it's not anything serious.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] DarkMenace:
Eventually, I'll just link it on one of my file sharing sites. Although my server is faster with no lines or restricted speeds. Plus there is everything to do with the S3 as well as S4.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] austmeliamne:
I would like F1, too. Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] lurch162534:
Does the update wipe the old and install new?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] DarkMenace:
It's just a small file that you flash.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Tarkus Triskelion:
MF1

Dark could you send the filez or a link for the MF1 update.

thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] nobleox:
I'm so new to this. Barely got a S4 last week. Some coworker told me about this site and to root my phone. So... how do I go about doing/getting what people have on their s4?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] DarkMenace:
PM's sent
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] JoeDargo:
Could I also get that MF1?

Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] madacan:
Please send clean VRBMF1 and bootchain

Please sent me a link for it. I just upgraded to VRBMF1 today, but don't want to brink my phone re-unlocking the bootloader and rooting again, so I can get my SuperSU and Greenify back.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Mixinitup4Christ:
Could I get the MF1, thanks!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] riccardoc74:
May I have both?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] texmexdud:
extdden

Could you send me the MF1 bootchain? There are a few other folks waiting for it also, over in the following post:

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

Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] iwearthebelt:
Could I get vrbmf1 please, thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] coldconfession13:
sent a pm
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Mixinitup4Christ:
Thanks!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] DarkMenace:
PM's Sent
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] DarkMenace:
Redirect them here. I couldn't find the posts.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] joshwex90:
Getting Bootchain - VRBMF1

Hey DarkMenace - I tried PMing you but it wouldn't let me. Could you send me the bootchain as well?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] techfreak243:
full .tar.md5 files?

are these the full .tar.md5 files or just .zip? either way are these meant for Odin? and can i have both? i want to have both just to be safe and in case if the VRBMF1 file messes up i can use the MD3 to just OTA to the MF1. and one more thing, these are just links to an online storage site you give people, correct?`
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] DarkMenace:
PM's Sent

Working on both of your questions.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] wrigbone:
Just flash a clean fresh stock ROM and quit screwing around with Odin...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2332840
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] DarkMenace:
Those are on the private server. Most people don't choose them though.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] spikeygg:
Hey DarkMenace, I'm on VRBMB1 with OTA, just rooted this morning. Is it better to run VRBMF1? Do you have some instructions on how to do the flash?

Thanks,

-Greg
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] DarkMenace:
PM and Instructions sent.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] herach:
Full MF1 Odin

Hi. I’m looking for the full OEM stock .tar.md5 Odin MF1 for SIII. If you have it, can you please send it my way? Thanks a million.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Wyvern49:
I would appreciate getting the VRBMF1 copy when you get a chance. Thank you.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] DarkMenace:
PM's sent. there is no tar.md5 file for this update.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] drmjunior:
Could you send me the VRBMF1?

Thanks!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Teleblaster:
If you could hit me up with that, too, I'd appreciate it. Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jcwulf:
Not sure what I need...

I was rooted but I unrooted to get the VRBMF1 update. So now I have it but I went to use ODIN to load the VRALEC boot chain so I could install CWM but it fails.

So question how do I get root back?

Thanks for any help.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ixgameov:
Can I get the MB1 I want to test data speeds in my house seems like MF1 is slower.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] shoto1699:
Could I also get both? Thanks :D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] groos:
Can I get the VRMBMF1 as well? The update nixed root.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] sherylshaney86:
VRBMB1

Can I please have the VRBMB1 download...and will this be the download for stock and unrooted?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] McLarenF17500:
Could I get the MF1 file please? Thanks in advance!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] slipknot14469:
could i get the MF1 bootchain too please? thanks! also, im in the process of unlocking..already have root but need to unlock and install CWM. this is part of what I need to use with ODIN correct? I have the latest MF1 update on my phone that verizon just pushed.. thanks in advance!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] alex7841:
can i get the mf1 bootchain? thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] StarTrakBBC:
Hi would you mind sending the VRBMF1 bootchain my way? Much Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Chiddy12345:
Could I also get the vrbmf1 boot chain?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] swcurran:
Hi, I'm also looking for MF1. Please and thank you!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] HypostaticOnion:
Why don't you just post the link instead of having people pm you?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] DarkMenace:
As I've mentioned in previous threads you get a more closer connection one to one. You get the ability to support the users betters. You can also control bandwidth of needed in case you use to much. I said before I will soon eventually post it public.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] thetechaddict10:
Can the MF1 bootchain please be sent my way? I've gotten sick of waiting on other threads. Thanks for making it available here!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] thetechaddict10:
Thanks for the PM. I'm actually not rooted right now... Looking for the bootchain so I can root it. I understand that flashing the stock bootchain back instead of keeping the VRALEC bootchain on is not entirely necessary, however if I want to do it, I'm gonna do it correctly. I was hoping you had the md5.tar.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] DarkMenace:
They don't habe a md5 for VRBMF1. There is also no root method from what I was able to come across. Your welcome to look and if you find one I'll be glad to add it to the server for the public.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] thetechaddict10:
I'm currently on VRBMF1 right now and I had rooted using the guide here, but sadly a Google Wallet installer .apk soft-bricked my phone when it restored the build.prop. Thus, I am back unrooted now, and will remain that way until I see an MF1 bootchain. There has been talk on the forum I linked to about compiling the bootchain, however it has not been done yet. If anybody is looking for an one-click root program for MF1, it can be found here.

I am new to rooting, and as naive as it may sound, I want to root my GS3 step-by-step to put some experience under my belt. So no one-click rooting for me!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] DarkMenace:
Most of the time upgrading to VRBMF1 retains root if you know how.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] dsDoan:
Can I get VRBMF1?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] joschez:
VRBMF1

can i get a copy for the VRBMF1 please?

Thank you
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jlinn75:
can I get both?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ouray770:
Can I also get both. I am looking to root the new MF1 update.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] DarkMenace:
Sent. They are both there MB1 and MF1.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] remykins:
I can use MF1 too. I upgraded the modem and my camera stopped working.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] backdown00:
Can I also get both?

Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] tmangiac:
VRBMF1 bootchain

I'd appreciate if you could send the bootchain - thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] DarkMenace:
Bootchain for rooting? As far as I know there isn't a bootchain avaliable.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] mrtom78:
can you please send me MF1?

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] JDean12:
MF1 bootchain

Hi, can I please get a copy of MF1? Thanks in advance!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] mboyw:
Can I also get mf1 and instructions. OTA did not work and won't flash in twrp.

Thank you.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] BlueLaguna88:
Is this clean as I'm no Google, Verizon or Samsung apps?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] slimspook:
Hi,

Please send me link and instructions to BMF1.

Tried flashing my encrypted phone and now apparently need to fastboot to official ROM. Hope this is something I can fastboot with.

Thanks in advance!

Slim
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] DarkMenace:
It's the stock version for the S3.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Kugar:
Hi,

I am in need of VRBMF1 based stock ROM to get my phone out of a bootloop.

Thanks in advance.

Matt
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] sthpaw01:
MF1 please! Thanks in advance! :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Skidoo03:
MF1 please! Also I'm currently running Bonestock v3.0 and if someone could help me get back to the latest stock software and rooted I'd really appreciate it!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] [Draco]:
VRBMB1

Could you send VRBMB1 my way please? Thanks in advance!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] sthpaw01:
MB1 is out there to get if you look for it, I want to try out MF1 because I went back to stock ther other day and my phone doesnt update. :banghead:

Here is the MB1 link - http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SCH-I535
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droider137:
Any chance I can get a copy of vrbmb1? Always good to have a way to save your but. Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jwyder:
Any way I can get a copy of the VRBMF1 bootchain, Thanks in advance!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] PaladinPerrin95:
VRBMF1

Can you send VRBMF1 to me? Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] harwich:
Could you send me VRBMB1? Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] DarkMenace:
Update: I now have a full flashable VRBMF1 tar.md5 file people have been requesting.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] john.marchand:
Can u please sense that file as well
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Skeeter35:
Could I please get the mf1 stock file?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Wyvern49:
I would appreciate the VRBMF1 tar.md5 file please.

Thank you.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jefflikesbagels:
I would also appreciate it if you could PM the full F1 odin file. Thanks!

Can this can be used on a completely stock VRMB1 S3? Verizon's OTA updater is borked or something in my area, and I want to be able to update without rooting.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] lieffring:
Could I get the f1 file too please.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] lordsith2k4:
I would like the MF1 file too when you get a chance. Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] hendrix17:
Can you also send me the mf1 odin file please! :highfive:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] grad_devil:
Me, Too!

I would like the MF1 link for ODIN, please!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] chubbrock:
Can i get the full MF1 Odin file please??? Thanks!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] frandre813:
I would like Odin mf1 file please!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droider137:
Samsung-updates has the files posted too
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] midnightow1:
Can I get it for F1? thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Antoneus1231:
Would you be so kind as to shoot me a copy of mf1 too? Thanks!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] DarkMenace:
If you want to use a file hosting site that offloads it's files to a 3rd party server with wait times and restricted download bandwidth unless you BUY a premium account. I have my stuff on a 1Gps fiber optic network with no wait times or bandwidth restrictions. :D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] greg_droid:
Can you forward me the MF1 odin file please?

Thanks in advance!

Greg
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] berichardson:
MF1 bootchain

Can I get that too, please?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] wwonka69:
Please please

Could I Please get a link or copy.

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] rustypea:
MF1 Bootchain File Please!

Done rooting, just want to put things back where they (think they) were.

Many thanks. :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Pico:
Can I also get VRBMF1

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] nem2k2:
Hi, could I get a copy of VRBMF1 please? Cheers.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] vi3tboiii54:
Can I have the MF1 file as well thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ohemetophobia:
I could use the VRBMF1 boot chain file, as well. Can I get it?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] DarkMenace:
Haven't found a bootchain yet but if anyone finds one I'll host it. I sent you a PM though.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] bullhorns421:
VRBMF1 bootchain

Could I also get in on that bootchain? MUCH appreciated
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] eminemonstAr12:
VRBMF1 bootchain

can you send me a bootchain for VRBMF1? thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] tclemens:
I've noticed a few questions about getting MMS working on sprint S3's that are flashed to cricket so I thought I'd post this to help out some.I am by now means an expert but I have flashed a lot of phones and through much trial and error found out what works.

TouchWiz bases ROM's

1st option is a paid solution so I won't post a link but you can PM me.

2nd option GoSMS which can be downloaded from google play install it, 1st go to setting>advanced>mms settings,check the box that says Fill apn configuration manually MMSC should be http://mms.mycricket.com/servlets/mms?x-cricket-mdn=xxx_xxx_xxxx x's being your phone number

2nd MMS Proxy should be wap.mycricket.com

3rd MMS Port should be 8080 after this it will work a lot of the guides i've seen will tell you proxy is mms.cricket.com i've never had that work.

3rd option follow this post step by step a liitle more involved but you can use stock messaging http://www.cricketusers.com/cdma-sa...-s3-mms-solution-confirmed-working-great.html

CM,AOSP and AOKP ROM's

1st and really only option you will need

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1649508 this solution was developed by Cornaljoe for the samsung epic however i have tested it on many phones and it has always worked well make sure to thank him for his hard work.

I hope this helps I have personally used all of these and they all work. any questions just ask and if anyone needs help flashing this phone to cricket just send me a PM and i'll be glad to help.

Note to mods I hope this is in the right place.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] evouser22:
I can send pictures but I can't recieve them?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] tclemens:
weird ok let me install it on another phone and see what i get
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] evouser22:
Am I doing something wrong?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] tclemens:
Thats odd i installed it on my phone and used the same settings snd it worked what were you using for mms on stock rom?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] tclemens:
Screenshot
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] evouser22:
I wasn't on stock ROM, it was working when they gave it to me from the cricket flash
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nohamSam:
settings don't stick

I have tried all the Touch Wiz methods from the original post and they all get reset automatically back to stock Sprint settings.

I am using a Sprint S3 SPH-L710 on stock 4.1.2 rooted with clockwork mod recovery.

I flashed it to Cricket myself using the tutorial on Cricket Users forum. I really expected to find a solution there, but I see a couple of people with the same problem I am having. The reason I rooted it is because of the "confirmed working" solution over there, but it does the same thing and resets mms setting back to Sprint.

I know I am following all the directions to the letter, and like I said I have sent and received text pictures but then the settings revert back to Sprint.

This is extremely frustrating because I See others posting that it works and mine just keeps resetting.

What am I missing?

Or is there something in a phone released with 4.1.2 that is changing the settings?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] insane209:
try my method:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2493998
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nohamSam:
Thank you for your reply.

I did try what you posted and it worked the same as before until the settings reset.

I believe I may have figured it out since you pointed me to the build.prop edit.

I found a couple of different posts here on xda and a couple of other forums for different device models that pointed me to which files to edit or delete. I have read so many different threads about this I am not sure exactly where I got which files that worked.

But in a nutshell, I had the wrong mnc in my apn.

I edited build.prop, apn, dss, & various other unrelated settings, slashing and burning whatever got in my path.

310016 was what worked for me if that helps anyone else, somehow I had it switched to 310090 in apns-conf.xml and build.prop still said 310120.

And for whatever reason, my alarm has not reset the notification melody again.

Wifi on, no settings reset. Sent and received with both GoSMS Pro and whichever mms.apk I switched in there. I'm really not sure where I got it, but it shows to be 624KB installed. I notice that all the ones I found are a little bit different size.

I am really liking this S3, it's a big improvement over my out-of-the-box stock ZTE Score.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] insane209:
Try it again i recorrected it and used chomp sms its better at keeping the apns and sending...but thankfully i had that cricket app to recieve..even on wifi it picks it up lol
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] TigerG8:
ChompSMS doesnt have an option to edit APN settings in "Settings / SMS & MMS Network.." anymore.

In order to edit APN settings, try to send a failing pic, then long press on it, choose "APN Settings"
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bigmike7373:
cricket messaging app not working right after 4.3 update on S3

Well I just did a manual update to 4.3 on my Sprint S3 thats flash to cricket..its not rooted.. everything workinggreat except for the cricket messaging app not send or receiving mms.. is there a fix or another app I could use for sending and receiving mms ? Any information to point me in the right direction would be greatly appreciated :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] insane209:
http://tinyurl.com/cricketpics

Download with ur phone, install and use to send and receieve mms

Sent from Sprint Galaxy Note 3 using Tapatalk
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bigmike7373:
thanks

Thanks insane209 , I will check it out
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] dmax78:
worked great for me running the rom from here.

finally able to get the mms messages from new years =P