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[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
As long as you stick to roms, kernels, and recoveries found in this forum, you should be fine. I thonk so far, the only T999L bricks have been due to flashing the firmware for other models. (I'm referring to root66 and official firmware as well as the recovery flashable firmware in the dev section. These are for the T999 and T999V only)

Ill go ahead and post what I have about flashing roms in a few min. Ill format it later on but this way you'll have something for the time being.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Adreaver:
1) flash the stock rooted system with Odin

2) (Optional but HIGHLY recommended) backup your NV (as described above)

3) flash recovery of your choice with Odin

4) (Optional but HIGHLY recommended) make a nandroid (using the recovery you just flashed)

Now you are good to flash almost anything for the T999 in recovery. Be warned that any modem other than MB7 will have no service on a T999L. Also, some ROMs or kernels may bootloop or have other issues; post in the ROM/kernel thread accordingly.

Avoid flashing with Mobile Odin; T999L is not supported yet.

Also, avoid flashing with PC Odin after the initial root/recovery process, unless you are flashing back to 100% stock - then follow the guide in the second post of [url="http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2308514]this thread[/url]
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] RockstarCondoms:
Doc, thanks. I found your solution and will be trying the fix next week. I'll keep you posted.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Sounds good. Good luck on it!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
NewsFlash!!!

Hey everyone, just thought I would let you guys know, the OFFICIAL firmware for your T999L, Build UVAMB7 has been released! I have downloaded it from the ultra slow hotfile and uploaded it to my AFH account to make MUCH faster downloading of it available to you! I have done nothing at all to this firmware. It is 100% stock and if flashed will restore your phone to its original OOB state. I will release the root66 version just a little later.

I will also add to the OP here and in my firmware thread a little later as well. But so you don't have to wait, here is the link to my fast download of the OFFICIAL UVAMB7!

T999L_UVAMB7 Firmware

Note: THIS IS NOT AN UPDATE!!!!! This is the original firmware the phone was shipped with. I do recommend everyone keep a copy of it saved on your computer, in case of emergency!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] 1milenia:
that means a lot of custom roms are soon to come yipeeee

the sg3 is retardly fast...blows my friends iphone5 out of the water
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Not necessarily. This has been available for a couple of months now due to the work motodefier and I put into it. I even created a deodexed rom for people to build from as a base. So far not a single taker! Most devs are not going to buy the T999L as its simply outclassed by newer phones.

No one is dying to get an S3 anymore.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Adreaver:
except for those on a budget. t999l is only 50 down/20 a month, while the s4 and similar are 100+ down, 24 a month.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] imblessed68:
Just getting back from WV dropping nephew off to college. So I learned not to use kies a long time ago. Again my drivers are installed because I can see my device on computer. When phone is in download mode and I have followed instructions Odin does nothing. I have a 32g sd card and only have used 2g of it so I have a lot of space. But since I see the firmware you posted can I use that and if so do I install through Odin or recovery
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
So the zero down promo is over? Id imagine any who were considering the s3

probably went with the s4 during the promo.

Your sdcard shouldnt matter when using Odin.

Does odin see the phone? (Shows COM# in upper left)

When you click PDA and select your firmware does it pass the md5 check?

What happens when you click start? Any error msg?

All official firmware is odin flashable only.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Adreaver:
It wasn't actually any cheaper, they just divided the down payment up over 24 months. So your monthly bill would have been $5-10 more per line.

Sent from my T999L on PACman
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] imblessed68:
Mr Doc Odin is not recognizing phone. Nothing comes up in the com# box
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] b0joker:
What operating system are you using on your computer? Have you got latest us b driver?

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What operating system are you using? Do you have the latest us b drivers? Check your pm.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] khanfahad:
I tried your 2nd method to revert back. But after I've done everything, the binary counter still reads 1... I tried re-rooting and then unrooting and using triangle away at every step but it seems like when you restart the phone, the counter goes back to 1.

In your 2nd method, you list the Stock System + Root. Is that the same file I used to ROOT the phone and now I'm using it in the first step to UNROOT the phone? I just want to make sure I'm doing everything right...

thanks for everything
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Try uninstalling the drivers, from Both the add remove programs area and go into device manager (w/ phone plugged in) and right click and uninstall there too. Restart computer, reinstall usb drivers and try it again.

If you want, you can try running TA, then reboot download. If the counter is 0, Odin flash the Official firmware.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] b0joker:
Odin not working Blessed

Try using only one usb port on your computer, menaing no other usb devices are connected and also use the original cable that came with your phone. Let me know if that doesnt work and we can try somrthing else
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] imblessed68:
Firmware

Mr. Doc the firmware zip file a couple of post above is it flashable and if so then that means i dont' have to worry about Odin correct? And that will also unroot phone too?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
No, you have to unzip it and flash in Odin. Unless otherwise stated like a couple of threads in dev section, all firmware is almost always meant to be flashed in odin.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] imblessed68:
Ok now I have to get Odin to work I did what you suggested and it still doesn't work
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Have you tried every usb port on the computer. Ive seen many where it only would work on one port.

Also try other cables. Are you using one that came with the phone? Aftermarket ones sometimes are for charging only and cant do data. Plus cables go bad all the time.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] imblessed68:
Yep I'll just keep trying
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] imblessed68:
Black Screen

Can somebody plzzzzz help me!!!! I have t999L the phone is on and I have a black screen where I can't see anything. Its booted up because I get calls, and led flashing letting me know I have messages I just can't see anything. I have taken battery out but that didn't fix. Plzzzzz help me
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Uh oh. Well that doesnt sound good.... someone else had a simikar problem a day or two ago I think. Sounded as though it may need a warranty replacement. I believe there are some programs out there that should let you mirror your screen on the computer, ill try to search around on it in a bit. Hopefully someone knows what im talking about though. Ive never used any but ive heard of them.

Did you flash anything right before this happened?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] imblessed68:
I flashed the Beanstalk rom but it was giving me a whole lot of fc issues so i restored back to the liquid smooth rom I was running before.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Ok, so nothing out of the ordinary then... try booting into recovery and download mode. If you can see the screen there it means its a software problem. If not, it could be hardware.

If you can see recovery, try reflashing the rom, no wiping anything yet. If it still doesnt show go back and factory reset.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] b0joker:
Ok so here is what I need help with. I tried to flash darthstalker. And nothing happened. It gave a build prop error d2tmo not found. I have tried wickedv10 but my camera wasn't working so I flashed the modules+kernals from the t-mobile lte development thread.and it worked but lost connection both wireless and 4g(lte). I really like darthstalker, but prop error is preventing me from using it. I have a SGH-T999L. currently using stock rom.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Anything more specific? There can be well over 100 values in the build.prop.

Anytime wifi or bt doesnt work with a rom you either need to flash a kernel that goes with the modules, or vice versa. So since you flashed a kernel, you also probably needed the modules.

Not sure about 4g. Could be the same, but from what ive seen it should work. Btw, itd help a lot to know the kernel you flashed. If something isnt workin, always give specific information. Otherwise it can be a lot harder for others to help.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] imblessed68:
I can't see recovery or download because of screen being black. but when i plug phone into computer it shows up
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Ok, well we know its functioning as you can get calls and messages, and it sounds as if its booting recovery and download mode as well.

I hate to say it but it sounds like your screen just died. If you look at it from certain angles under a light can you see if its trying to display anything? (Not sure if you could or not, but on some screens you can and id mean the backlight is out. Either way though it sounds like a warranty replacement in your future...

I really dont believe its anything you did btw. This does happen on occasion. I saw the same thing posted in the last few days In another thread (ill try to find it again) so youre not alone with this issue. Really sorry to hear about it too.

You never did get odin working did you?

If anyone knows something I dont though, I hope they will chime in.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DJ_SpaRky:
Try "adb reboot recovery"
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Pretty sure recovery is booting fine. Screen not working.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DJ_SpaRky:
I was thinking that she wasn't able to get into it, because something in the ROM failed.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] imblessed68:
Last night I was able to see boot up but it was hard to see. But now can't see anything. Nope never got odin to work and if I have to take to store won't they be able to tell phone was rooted? Or since the screen is could be the issue it doesn't matter. I have googled tirelessly and have done what was suggested to no avail. Phone driving me crazy because its doing everything except me being able to see anything
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] O0cynix0o:
I sure they won't be able to tell as you can't see anything. I would suggest calling CS and feed them a line. Pay 5 bucks and get your phone replaced.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
As its been told to me, the phones in the us get sent to one of several companies here in the states for refurbishing. Also it was said they dont ever even bother looking for the count or root. (This was posted a while back by someone who claimed he worked for one of them). It seems a legit story since quite a few people have claimed they got their warranty replacement with the counter being tripped. But also, how many people have you ever heard say their claim was denied? Ive never heard this, and im sure it would've been posted as a rant if it were to happen.

I would go for the warranty exchange personally, but id also keep myself in a mindset not to be surprised if it were denied, just because there are no guarantees.

I would still fiddle sround with trying to get Odin to work though. Youre going to need it at some point. Plus if you can get it flashing, itll be extra comfort iver the warranty issue.

Is there any way you can try it at another computer? Or better yet if you know someone with a Samsung device you coukd just test its connection on your computer. It could be possible odin and the screen not working are related. Kinda doubt it, but its possible.

Keep us posted on what you decide. Good Luck!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] imblessed68:
So phone just wont connect to Odin used another computer. Gonna take it to tmobile tomorrow and will keep you guys posted. Thank you for all of your time and help. Had to resort to using a text app on my kindle to keep in touch with people
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Ugh, I know thats no fun. I think they will usually overnight your replacement, so you shouldn't be out of touch for long.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] imblessed68:
Update: The issue is I have to get the lcd digitzer replaced. very costly as I do not have insurance because im on a tmobile prepaid acct. So I will wait until I can afford another phone because if I have to shell out 200 then I might as well get a new phone. And my screen is not even cracked.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] O0cynix0o:
[MENTION=5072908]imblessed68[/MENTION]

Defects in the phone are covered by the warranty. Anything physical you do to the phone because you have butter fingers is covered by your insurance.

Further more if 200 is to much for a new phone and/or you can't be out of touch that long then maybe you really shouldn't by messing with your phone. I'm not flaming I'm just sayin'.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] imblessed68:
I'm very well aware of what you are saying. Was told phone is under manufacturers warranty for 30 days phone is almost 120 days old. second phone was dropped a while ago so now may have been the time for it to conk out. You are talking to a electronic fanatic therefore NOTHING I DID operation wise is the cause. Again I said if Im gonna pay 200 for a fix then I might as well get a brand new one for 100 bucks more. I know how to root and jailbreak properly and Im told that is NOT the issue for the black screen. Also I have so many devices that I know how to improvise until I am able to get another phone. Im more of a text person anyway therefore i downloaded apps on my kindle, ipad, and galaxy tab so im not that out of touch
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Right, insurance is for anything you do to the thing! Throw it, root it, drown it, doesnt matter. But this should be covered under warranty. I believe ive seen others get a replacement for the same problem.

Call T-Mobile support and explain how it dimmed the night before and now has died and you want to see about a replacement under warranty. I cant see any reason this would be denied!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
30 days??? I was certain its warrant is for a year. Ill have to check....
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] imblessed68:
update: called Samsung and phone is under warranty so sending it in with fingers crossed. Say they will restore phone to factory settings hmmmmm hope they look past the rooting.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
If you still have it, I may be able to help with that.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] imblessed68:
Yes I still have it but I can't see a thing lol I tried to put in download mode but couldn't see and it just powered back up to black screen. I just rooted my kindle fire lol im on a roll
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Itll make it difficult, but its possible still. Have you ever used adb for anything? Do you have the sdk installed?

There may be other options as well. Ill try to look when I get home again.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] imblessed68:
Now that I don't know but I will install anything need be
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] AustenT:
stockrom+root_v2

I have a s3 t999L with t-mobile

I tried a previous root and it only half rooted it i guess? (says modified but isnt rooted)

so im trying this one...

I have odin307 up and my phone in download mode connected to the computer.

I've downloaded the Zip of the Stockrom+root_v2 (extracted it), have the stock kernal recovery downloaded, and stock kernal downloaded

What file folder is the file i put into the PDA slot in Odin for the stockrom+root? I've looked through every folder (i do believe) and none are .tar or whatever it needs to be to be put in there??

and no idea about what superuser or superSU to choose after doing all of those?

Pictures would be awesome
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Sorry I couldn't get back to you sooner. If you follow the link ill post below you can get started with downloading and installing the sdk. If you need help with any of this let me know, or a quick search should get you a lot of info and threads on the subject.

You may also need the Java Runtime Environment (JRE).

Android SDK

http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html

JRE

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html

Are you sure you downloaded the right items? In the OP of the dev thread they would be labeled as either Odin flashable or recovery flashable. Only the Stock System would need to be extracted. Kernel and recovery are already in .tar.md5 format.

It sounds to me like you got the ones intended for flashing in recovery. Also, the only readon you should need the stock recovery there is if you currently have a custom recovery and want to revert to stock.

SuperSU is pre-installed. Not sure where you saw you would have choose between the two. You can replace with another su app later if you wish, but as far as gaining root, all you have to do is flash the stock system.

Questions:

Have you done this before?

Did you read everything I posted in all OP's, both in this thread and the development thread? (OP doesn't just mean post #1 btw, it means all initial posts at the beginning of a thread by its author.)

Did you use my guide for using my files to gain root?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] AustenT:
-=-

I have never done this before :P first android (coming from blackberry terrible no apps) so complete noob

I just wanna root my phone for full access to files, and making it so i can Firewall, and have a actual screen grab.

And i read the first whole pages of stuff you put, watched video's containing odin and stuff (but really doesnt show what they do on screen XD)

and Ya the kernal stuff is in the right format.

And download the JRE in the .tar? or .exe?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
The only thing you need to flash is the Stock System in the development thread. I believe its the first item listed for download. When you unzip it it should be a .tar.md5 file. This is what you flash.

If you look at post #2 of this thread, you will see 3 root methods. Use the first, "the root66 way". This has detailed, step by step instructions on what to do. Follow the steps and you should be fine.

You dont need to flash a kernel, unless you just want to use the insecure kernel. But for now I dont think you need it.

Since you are new to all of this, I highly recommend you read the stickied threads, and also search xda for noobs guides. There is a lot of info you need to know and imo you should read as much as you can before doing anything. This stuff isnt really meant to be a learn as you go from the start. Get the basics down and then you go from there. Once you know what things are for or what they do, like a custom recovery for example, you will have at least some knowledge to draw from when you do tackle something new.

98% of hard bricked devices are due to people not taking the time to learn what it is they are actually doing. Even those who know what they are doing have bricked because they didn't take the time to read the stickies and warnings about their device.

I hope this all helps! Good luck!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] AustenT:
it worked!

ah i used every other way but the route66 :P and thats what did it :D So it works on T-mobile T999L :3

And hoping to save more searching

you seem to know a lot about this stuff so - What(if anything) do i need to download or edit to make it so I can change the save destination folder to be on my SD card for like pictures/videos from Chrome? right now it ONLY goes to "downloads" on internal memory

and is there a way to see all files of internal memory on Windows 7? ((it connects as portable media device))

and your opinion on best screen grab app? (under $5?) (cause i look like a retard trying palm swipe screen grab and sometimes it shifts what im trying to take a pictures of :P)

and snapchat secret grabber?

or any other suggested apps?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Adreaver:
Screenshots are natively supported. Hold power/volume down/home for about 4 seconds. You will know when it takes the screenshot.

Sent from my T999L on PACman
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] 1milenia:
for those who want a 1 time install ,ive the best rom yet with multi window and all the toys ,just flash and go

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2326763
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Dont take this the wrong way as I am trying to help you get accustomed to the forums since you are new. Most if what you asked can easily be found with a quick search, either of our forum or in google. Everyone can appreciate the idea of saving time, but please understand that no one is here to do the work for you. It is expected that you search out your own answers first, and if you are unable to find them, then you ask for help.

For the most part, everyone in this forum are very easy going and eager to help, but there are some device forums, even here sometimes, a post like that might prompt several, not-so-nice replies!

As I said, you should read the stickies, including the forum rules which covers this and more that you definitely need to know. Im pretty sure at least some of your questions are covered in those threads.

I will answer a couple of your questions but I do hope you tske my advice to heart. It will make your experiences here much much better.

Did you look in Chrome Settings?

I use FTP Server, based off SwiFTP.

See below...

No need for the volume button. Just home and power.

This link goes to S3rx for those who like to know what they are clicking a link for.

Thanks for letting folks know about the rom. So I guess the dev included the T999L in the updater script asserts?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] imblessed68:
Hey Mr Doc I have downloaded the files now do I install?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] 1milenia:
i was looking all over trying to find a rom which was complete

and this is it

[ROM] S3Rx 1.6 (8-17-13) UVDMD5 4.1.2 Premium Suite

http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=2326763
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Actually, I was wrong on one point. Instead of the JRE, you need the JDK. (Java Developers Kit). Get the x86 version, not x64 even if you have a 64 bit system. Should be at the same link I gave for JRE.

Install JDK first. Then install SDK. Use this as a guide to get set up. It should be much easier than me reading it and relaying it to you! (Obviously ive forgotten a few things since I last did this myself! )

http://www.howtogeek.com/125769/how-to-install-and-use-abd-the-android-debug-bridge-utility/

If something doesn't make sense, just ask and ill try to ckear it up for you. Dont worry about usb debugging btw. We can use adb in recovery.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Adreaver:
Depends on the rom. Aosp uses volume down/power. No harm in holding all three, and then we don't have 6 more posts about why it didn't work.

Sent from my T999L on PACman
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] imblessed68:
Mr Doc when I click on sdk bundle it has 3 files... eclispe sdk and sdk manger which one do I click

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So I have sdk open now directions say click in android sdk tools box and install but I see that its already installed shall I do what directions say or go to next step

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Update I'm just going to follow directions lol hurt anything so right now I'm installing platform tools