yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] gabe05:
I have the mk4 boot loader for the t999l and this ROM was port it from a d2att for the d2tmo I tried to remove the assert lines but after that the ROM just won't flash at all still
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Sirkit Br8ker:
Is winzip the only way to edit the updater script and rezip without messing up the sig? I seem to keep going in circles trying to find the best way to get cm11.2 to work on my t999l bnc1. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated tia! Also, I'll need to flash the correct kernel for lte functionality with the d2tmo roms, right?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] jsin75117:
status 7 error's.....

Hey everyone... First off, wanted to give a shout out to Doc and all the awosome people here at xda helping noobs (like myself) out with their phone troubles. I have been researching and flashing phones off and on for a couple years now, but am no where close to your guys' potential and knowledge. I have also bricked a handful of devices along the way including (most recently) the SGH-T999L / d2ltetmo. Luckily was able to send it back for a new one. So now im trying to flash cm onto my new device, and I keep getting status 7 error. I know that many others are having the same problem and im sorry to have to bring up the same problem again, but I cant understand what im doing wrong. so far ive rooted (obviously) with root 66 T999LUVUBMK4, and flashed cwm 6.0.4.5 using odin. found a couple roms compatable with sgh-t999L , tried wipeing data/cache/dalvick cache/format system/install zip from sd card........ and get "status 7" , tried adb sideload , still get status 7.... Im really trying to do enough research to ensure that I dont brick this time, since this is just about the same part of the process that I bricked last time. somehow I messed up during the process of removing assert lines and resulted in a completely useless and unresponsive device. I have sooooooo much respect for xda and all the devs here, and usually I can research enough to figure out what needs to be done, and have tried my best to follow the OP closely. But Im not sure what I'm missing here :confused:. Any help would be apreciated. Thanx in advance....
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
You also need to delete the signature files. Its 3 files in the meta-inf folder I think. Cert, manifest and one other I think.

just delete the sig files as mentioned above.

When you deleted the asserts, did you also delete the sig files as mentioned above? Also make sure you are using the latest recovery for d2lte.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Sirkit Br8ker:
Yes this I understand, I also need to remove the assert lines, right? Do I delete everything up to and including the semi-colon right before the mount line, correct? However, I read on here that when you unzip, make an edit, and re zip it messes up the zip signature or something, so you gotta use winzip to do it to keep that sig intact.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] s7ndrone:
Hi, I wanted to know how to put my SGH-T999L into Diagnostic Mode. I have been trying but have had no luck as of yet.

When I put in *#7284# I get the service mode menu. It says UART, under that I can pick the option for -Modem or -PDA. I can switch between the two, nothing else pops up and there are not other options on the the screen. All I can do from there is leave the menu.

Where can I find the Qualcomm USB Settings?

Also when I put in *#9090# , nothing happens at all.

Any help or a point in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Correct on what to delete. and you delete the sig files and turn off signature verification to get around the other problem. There are other ways but this is by far the easiest.

Check the sticky thread in general for a link.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Sirkit Br8ker:
Thank you Doc for all your help and all you do! Sorry for all the questions lol, this one may be kind of a noob one but, how/where do I go about turning off the signature verification?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
Since this is a Zip based file to be flashed, you disable Signature verification in the Recovery. Both TWRP and CWM have this feature.

Typically one does not disable this feature as it helps to avoid unauthorized (read malware) software from being installed. But here in this case you knowingly took out the signature files so its ok. I'd turn it back on after done with this flash.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Sirkit Br8ker:
Thanks Perseus, do you recommend one over the other? I'm an old school CWM fan but I've read too much and I swear I saw/read somewhere one is better than the other for cm11. I just want to make sure I have all my ducks in a row b4 flashing, that's why I haven't put a custom recovery on yet (are they easy to switch from back and forth?). Also, what's the best/most reliable kernel for the t99l nc1? TIA
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
They both are equally good you can't go wrong with either one. If you are familiar with CWM, stick with it Yes its ok to go back and forth. I personally use TWRP just because I am used to it and once upon a time (many many versions ago) Rom Manager gave me trouble.

As to Kernel, I didn't follow back to see what rom you are flashing. If it is CM the use Kernel KT747. If you are on Stock NC1 rom then don't change the kernel.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
I agree that one recovery is not better than the other. I would say to try them both though. The option is there and it cant hurt. It boils down to personal preference. You may find you like TWRP's interface better, or you may decide you like CWM better since you are used to it. You wont know till you look though!

They are very easy to switch between, and there are sevrral ways to do so. Use apps Goo Manager (TWRP) and Rom Manager (CWM) for the easiest. You can also flash each recovery from either one. Download the .zip versions from my repo for that.

Oh and in one of the dev sections here is PhilZ recovery. Its based on CWM but is customized with more features. You might want to check it out as well.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] jsin75117:
Got it!!!!!!!!

:victory::victory::victory: couldnt find the sig files in the rom I was originally trying to flash, so I downloaded the aokp kk 4.4.2 instead. didnt need to delete the asserts, but found the 3 sig files and deleted them. flashed great, no status 7, installed gapps and rebooted, now im just letting it build its cache and let it settle, but its nice to finally see a whole new interface. cant wait to take it for a test drive. THANKS DOC and all you guys that dont mind helping out people like me. you guys are awesome!!!:highfive:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Right on! Glad to hear you got it flashed! For future reference if there are no sig files, you can just ignore that and make your changes. If you ever unzip and rezip a signed rom or mod though, you have to delete them whether you make any changes or not.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] jsin75117:
cool

OK. That's probably why I couldn't find them. But for some reason I was still getting status 7 even after deleting asserts and no sig files. Kinda curious why that happened but regardless it was only an issue when attempting to flash that particular ROM. Nevertheless, I have tried flashing a couple different ROMs the past couple days. Right now I'm on RR remix 4.4.2. With light gapps. Seems to run pretty good. But i got one question for you doc. Just out of curiosity, and I apologize if this would be the wrong forum to ask this, but what rom would you recommend for everyday use? Im not very picky on features, but just something light weight and reliable? Thought you would be a good person to ask since I value your opinion.:good: And once again thank you for the advice
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Rom preferences will vary too much from one to another. I run touchwiz, usually with my own tweaks. Im trying S3Rx now but will likely be flashing again soon. I never use cm/aosp. But if you ask others youll get the exact opposite answer! Sorry I cant answer that one better, but no one really could.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Sirkit Br8ker:
If I'm going to CM11.2 do I use the AOSP KITKAT 4.4 VERSION KT747 Kernel? Is there an appropriate gapps I need or will any work? Will I need any modules to go with that kernel for my planned setup? TIA!!!

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Why don't you ever use cm/asop?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
That Kernel is good for you. You don't need any modules for the kernel to function. The Gapps are what CM gives you. Or you can try something Like Team Blackout's Gapps.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Sirkit Br8ker:
I was thinking of using one from http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2397942 and I'm assuming it'll be best to go with a 4.4.x version as that's the ROM version I'm flashing, correct? Again thank you for all your help, this has been on my to do list for ages!!!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Personal preference.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Sirkit Br8ker:
Followed everything to a T and the install aborts every time. What am I missing? Turned off sig verification, took out all assert lines and deleted the 3 sigs, latest recovery CWM 6.0.4.5, wiped data, cache, dalvik, and did a factory reset b4 flashing. Any ideas?

Trying to install cm11 latest nightly for d2tmo
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] gabe05:
I personally had serious problems trying to flash KitKat Roms using cwm, I switched to twrp and poof no errors what so ever, give twrp a try and see what happens
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
The recovery log should tell you why its failing. May be a simple syntax error in the script for example.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Sirkit Br8ker:
Forgot to save the log b4 I flashed twrp, waiting to flash the zip until I'm at work lol, then I'll at least have another option to get online in case something goes wrong. So if I'm using the d2tmo recoveries, that means I should only flash d2tmo roms with edited scripts and deleted sigs? Will the d2lte versions of roms not work with that recovery? If not is there a way to edit them?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] gabe05:
The d2lte Roms should work just fine without editing of your end, I'm running carbon d2lte ROM and I couldn't flash it with cwm, used twrp and it worked like a charm
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Sirkit Br8ker:
Nice! Any need for a different kernel or anything and is there anything I should watch out for bug wise (camera, wifi, etc.)? TIA!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] gabe05:
Latest carbon nightly for me is flawless, I get about 10 hours of battery life with heavy use of Spotify, Instagram, and Snapchat
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Sirkit Br8ker:
What nightly are you on?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] gabe05:
4/29 d2lte nightly carbon rom https://carbonrom.org/downloads/?device=d2lte&type=nightly
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Sirkit Br8ker:
Yea buddy! Running carbon flashed with no issues or edits!!!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] gabe05:
Awesome! Congrats!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Sirkit Br8ker:
You have any issues with not receiving calls or not getting apps to download? I can make calls but don't receive any and all apps just hang on the download. I flashed the carbon 4/29 nightly
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
Are you able to post on the Rom thread ? If so, please do so. This thread isn't intended for specific Rom detailed discussion.

IMHO your APNs are probably screwed up. Do you have a valid IMEI under Settings >About ?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Sirkit Br8ker:
Yep I'll post there from now on. I believe I did have a valid IMEI but I already restored back to stock so I can get calls. I'm at work and don't have time to tinker. Also I need to make damn sure I'm getting all my calls. I'll give it another go after work today!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Drashnar:
Need Help

I tried to use Method 1 the recommended way. Got all the files that were posted got the latest samsung USB Drivers, Odin 3.07 and MB7system.tar.md5

I open odin and have it waiting. I then go into download mode and and follow the steps loading the md5 file (PDA button). Everything goes fine <OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)

But the reboot just hangs. The OP says like 10 mins at the logo. I've waited like 30 with no change at all.

What am I doing wrong? I JUST got this phone, please tell me I can still make this work? Help!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Perseus:
Pull the Battery then boot directly into Recovery (Hom + Power + Vol Up) Wipe dalvik & Cache then boot.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Drashnar:
Where is Dalvik Cache?

Thanks. I see where it tells me to wipe the cache partition, but I don't see anything about dalvik. My choices shown in recovery are:

reboot system now

apply update from ADB

apply update from external storage

wipe data/factory reset

wipe cache partition

apply update from cache

Which one of these is dalvik?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] gabe05:
Wipe cache partition

That's the one you should use, if that doesn't work, repeat process
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Drashnar:
Still no go?

It still hangs there. I've done everything I can, and this is my only phone. I need it at least working, root or not. A hard brick wouldn't even turn on at all right? So that means there is still hope?

I'm trying not to panic here, but when I rooted and flashed my nook color it wasn't nearly this complicated. I'm pretty sure I haven't done anything wrong. Its a Tmobile SGH-T999L and was working fine at stock when I began.

Please, if its possible help. I really can't afford to let this be a brick. :(

EDIT: is going back to stock safe? If for whatever reason the initial links didn't work for my phone, do you have any suggestions about how I go about re-flashing to stock? Can I even TRY anything else without bricking the phone permanently or making it worse?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] The Sickness:
Repeat the process. Once it boots, pull the battery. Go straight to recovery. Do FACTORY RESET.

Haters Make Me Famous

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[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Drashnar:
I did

I did. Twice now. Once, I re-installed the USB drivers, just to be sure. I get to the 10 min mark and nothing happens.

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Ok, I just wanna go back to stock. Stock for me Version is follows: T999LUVUBNC1

Does anyone know where I can get it? The version listed in the recovery back to stock portion doesn't match that number, and I don't want to make things worse.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] gabe05:
Okay I know you want to go back to stock, but let's try this one last time, before you proceed, tell us what method you used exactly, also let us know what recovery shows up, just so we can tell you the right process just in case this doesn't work, tell us the method and what you do step by step
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Drashnar:
Tomorrow

Thank you very much. I found a good stock file that I could use with Odin, re-flashed, and everything loaded up fine. So it looks like a problem with the file that's posted.

One thing I noticed, the publish date of my software version mentioned in my above post is 24 March of 2014 does anybody know if there are compatability issues between the software/procedure posted in this thread and that software revision? Based on my personal experience today I'd say that it's very likely at the very least. I'm gonna stay stock for the rest of tonight at least. Tomorrow I'll start some more research into how to root this software version I'm on. I'm willing to do some testing if its needed, seeing as I pretty much have already. Just send me a PM and I'll check sometime tomorrow. For now, I have a date with my rum & coke. :P
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
I apologize to everyone here, I do need to update the OP with newer, more relevant information. I will try to get on this tomorrow.

In the meantime, what I recommend to gain root is to flash the root66 firmware via odin.

Link to firmware is in my sig. Sorry for any trouble caused by the lack of up to date info....
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] gabe05:
Does anybody have an idea if a 4.4 TW ROM has been ported yet? Was looking at the note 3 and I kinda really dig the interface
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Im working on it now. Been too busy to finish so far but I think im close. Just a small issue of it not wanting to boot up!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Read the kk discussion thread in general for more info on my expectations plz.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Updated post 2's root instructions for the root66 firmware. Will try to go through everything else in the next day or two.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Hey everyone! Once again I am requesting someone with a T999L to please help out another member. We have yet to get a verified working debrick.img dumpfile for this model running 4.3 and there is another user here with a brick that needs help.

If you are updated to build NC1 and are willing, please go to [MENTION=3505796]KAsp3rd[/MENTION]'s debrick thread for instructions. Its stickied at the top of the Development section. If you need help creating one, let us know and we'll try to help you through the process.

Until we get a good T999L image, anyone who bricks will be forced to pay $100 or so for a jtag service. You never know, you could be protecting yourself from such a fate in the future!

Thanks!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Here is the link to the thread.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2439367

I thought instructions to create an image were in the OP, instead, PM me or [MENTION=3505796]KAsp3rd[/MENTION] for help to create this image.

Thanks!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ody12:
Hi, my s3 is a T-999. Its rooted and currently running 4.1

3 I want to do a software update and update it to the latest version but I have 2 questions first.

Is it safe to update it? Like can it get bricked?

Also if it is safe will I loose root?

Thanks in advance.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] gabe05:
You're already rooted so no you won't, and as far as updating go, you can pick any custom ROM or the rooted stock one and you will still keep your phone rooted, the only way you can brick your phone is by flashing a wrong ROM from a different device other than that you're good to go
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ody12:
Do I have to flash it again to a updated rom or can I just update it from the setting?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] gabe05:
You're rooted so you can't update from the phone, you have to flash a custom ROM
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ody12:
Ok, when I flash a rom onto the phone it will erase everything that's on the phone right?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] gabe05:
Yes you have to do a factory reset in order to work
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ody12:
is there any way i can root w/o flashing?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Nope. There are several rooting methods, but every one requires flashing something.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ody12:
Are there any rooting methods that I can do w/o loosing anything that's on the phone?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Yup, several. In fact most of them dont wipe anything unless you are flashing a rom in the process, and even then you wont have to always wipe data, though I often recommend it.

Cf autoroot

Root66

Flashing supersu via custom recovery

Are a few...

I personally always recommend root66. I feel its one of the safer methods, it ensures you are on a particular build of the bootloader, and I believe anyone who is rooting for the first time, or is unfamiliar with samsung, should absolutely learn how to use odin before flashing anything.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ody12:
Wich is the easiest method to root that won't clear any of the stuff on the phone?

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Are there any ways to back up whatsapp messages and restore it on a new phone?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Root66 is the safest and easiest imo. There may be an import/export function built into that app. Otherwise there's a ton of backup apps out there. Most require root though. I use Titanium backup personally.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ody12:
So I heard a lot of people have been having problems with and bugs with 4.3.. have you updated? Do you think I should update? Or stay on 4.1.2
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Read my reply in the other thread. Runs great for me.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ody12:
are there any ways to root w/o a computer?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ody12:
has anybody tried onclickroot from http://www.oneclickroot.com/ ?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
None that I've heard of. Imo, you might as well just flash root66 via Odin. Its really quite simple.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] ody12:
Can I use roo66 method on ubuntu?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] imblessed68:
If I flash t999l stock kernel with rom I have will it work and does it include the stock music player and audio mod?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
What Rom are you currently running? If its a TW rom, then yes, the kernel should work. If its anything else, no it will not.

And I don't know anything about a stock music player and audio mod. The kernel from me is just a stock kernel, nothing more.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] jjluv86:
Hey where do I find the camera data to make camera work on other Roms and how do I use it. Do I flash it in recovery? Thanks
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] imblessed68:
Nope I'm running liquidsmooth and u don't think it's a TW rom
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
The zip that's out there is not flashable, unless someone else posted one somewhere. But its just the cameradata folder and files, so you can pull them from the stock rom if you don't want to wait for me to get to it.

No, that's not a tw rom so the stock kernels will not work. Only kernels built for aosp/cm roms will. And there should be several to choose from in the original development section.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] jjluv86:
Oh ok gotcha. Yeah I think I'll wait for you to get to it lol before I mess my phone up
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Hey guys, just did a bit of tidying up those last two posts. Hoping it looks better and is easier to use.

Any feedback would be nice. I don't promise ill change things upon request, but I will consider anything you you've got!

Is the format I used easy to read? Is it easy to find specific information when you want it?

TIA for your comments!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] thetolsonator:
I see the new .zip version of CWM_6.0.3.1.zip. Can I flash that through recovery? Or is that an ODIN as well. I'm really unhappy with TWRP, backups fail constantly even though I have plenty of space and i don't like the touch interface. I'm an oldschool CWM guy :silly:

**EDIT** Ok, so I'm really impatient and just flashed it anyway...It works! Woooooooot! I can't stand TWRP, never have and have always been hesitant to use ROM's by dev's who suggest using it to flash.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] imblessed68:
Yes I don't like twrp either
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Zips flash in recovery, tars flash in Odin. Glad you're happy with it now! :thumbup:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] thetolsonator:
The new layout looks really nice, much easier to navigate
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] tj gamino:
Whut is up!!??.. I finally went ahead and built enough courage and went ahead and flashed a ROM.. im up and running on wicked v10. I also flashed the MB7 kernel plus modules after a boot up.. No data... flashed the MB7 modem. And still no data.

Am I missing something?? Thought I had it this time.

Should I flash the MB7 firmware?

Edit: flashed the MB7 firmware. Still no data.. wth??
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Check your imei?