yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
AH-HA!!!

Well there's your problem! CWM 5.5.0.4. Living in the past my friend! Go to my recovery downloads (link in Sig) and get 6.0.3.1. There is a newer one out, I'll try to get it uploaded tonight. But I'll bet that's why you can't flash!

Haven't looked at the file yet, but have you tried other kernels?

And for those wondering, I'm catching up on a few threads and then will get to updating some of my stuff. Sorry again for the wait.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Suminigashi:
So far I've only tried the stock kernel on TW roms like wicked and hyperdrive. That combination works. But flashing cm, liquid, aokp, etc doesn't work. Might try and find a custom kernel other than the one that comes with these roms and try it.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DJ_SpaRky:
Here is mine where the camera works,I had to look up dmesg usage to get the file, never used it before, hope it helps.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DJ_SpaRky:
OK, I have found something, it looks like my phone and your phone have different "Sensor FW" for the camera and yours is trying to update, then fails.

Mine:

<3>[ 77.158095] [s5c73m3_get_sensor_fw_version : 2761] sensor_fw = ZHFJ02
<3>[ 77.164138] [s5c73m3_get_phone_fw_version:2836] Entered
<3>[ 77.171310] [s5c73m3_get_phone_fw_version:2964] Phone_version = ZHFJ02(index=2)
<3>[ 77.178544] [s5c73m3_get_phone_fw_version:2970] Exit
<3>[ 77.183335] [s5c73m3_check_fw_date:3088] FW is same!!
<3>[ 77.188188] [s5c73m3_check_fw_date:3101] Sensor_date = FJ02, Phone_date = FJ02

Yours:

<3>[ 425.160994] [s5c73m3_get_sensor_fw_version : 2761] sensor_fw = JHFJ02
<3>[ 425.168075] [s5c73m3_get_phone_fw_version:2836] Entered
<3>[ 425.173203] [s5c73m3_get_phone_fw_version:2949] can't open JHFJ02. download from F-ROM
<3>[ 425.181413] [s5c73m3_reset_module:429] E
<7>[ 425.184404] [cam_ldo_power_off : 815] REAR CAMERA POWER OFF!!

<3>[ 425.216999] [s5c73m3_reset_module:446] X
<3>[ 425.220082] [s5c73m3_get_sensor_fw_binary:2447] Entered
<3>[ 425.677399] [s5c73m3_get_sensor_fw_binary:2543] sent SPI ready CMD
<3>[ 426.316435] [s5c73m3_get_sensor_fw_binary:2572] made CSC value by S/W = 0x3d9871b3
<3>[ 426.323699] [s5c73m3_get_sensor_fw_binary:2578] Original CRC Int = 0x3d9871b3
<3>[ 426.330382] [s5c73m3_get_sensor_fw_binary : 2587] failed to open /data/SlimISP_JH.bin, err -13
<3>[ 426.339203] [s5c73m3_get_sensor_fw_binary:2616] Exit
<3>[ 426.343872] [s5c73m3_get_phone_fw_version : 2954] i2c failed, err -22
<3>[ 426.350465] [s5c73m3_check_fw : 3126] failed s5c73m3_get_phone_fw_version!!
<3>[ 426.357393] [s5c73m3_sensor_init_probe : 3364] failed s5c73m3_check_fw!!
<3>[ 426.364474] [s5c73m3_sensor_init : 3416] s5c73m3_sensor_init failed!
<3>[ 426.370822] msm_mctl_open_init: isp init failed: -5
<7>[ 426.375583] footswitch_disable: fs_vfe

Are you wiping everything? Dalvik, Cache and System before flashing. Are you restoring any files? (TiBu, Carbon, etc). It might be time to Odin back to stock and start over with TWRP then CM10.2 ROM/GApps and try again.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Suminigashi:
Camera on d2ltetmo custom firmware

Just wanted to say thanks guys for helping me look into this problem. It may be about time to Odin back to stock and get a more fresh start to things. I did take DocHoliday's advice and try flashing some other custom kernels and I did find one other one that worked! It is a Ktoonsez kernel. Definitely a step in the right direction.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] RadioActive1:
Yep, I think you're right. Checked the version after Sparky's last post and noticed that. Interesting what a difference have the correct version of software can make huh?

Anyway, after fixing that and installing TWRP, things went like clockwork......er TWRP ;)

Thanks guys......having been using CM7 for that past year, 10.1 is sweeeeet!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Suminigashi:
Well after tinkering all night with Roms I found only the touchwiz ktoonsez kernel makes my camera work. It is still broken on 4.2 and 4.3 Roms :/
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] imblessed68:
rom updates

Hi Mr. Doc!!!! so glad you started this thread. My question is I'm on Liquidsmooth 2.8 my question is when dev update rom do the script have to be edited with each update. They edited the script for me to get 2.8
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Adreaver:
It depends on the rom. There are two types of asserts that can prevent a rom from flashing: recovery asserts and bootloader asserts.

Recovery asserts detect your phone model by looking at the recovery installed. If you flash a T999 CWM or TWRP from Doc's recovery link in his sig, recovery asserts are not an issue.

Bootloader asserts will deny a flash based on what bootloader your phone is running. Bootloader asserts can not be circumvented by flashing a T999 bootloader, as that would probably brick you. Instead, remove these asserts from the updater-script of the rom you want to flash.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] imblessed68:
I think it's my bootloader then because my phone says T999 and I have T999L
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Aerowinder:
It's the build.prop. And the script will have to be edited every time, until the devs include your device in the list.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
And also, until they add it, you won't be able to use the ota features included in some roms.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] honey45:
in simple word is there any way to format phone memory or sd internal memory
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
In Settings, Storage there's an option to Format SD for the external. For internal and external, I believe you can do it from cwm or twrp.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] honey45:
cwm does not formatt internal sd card ..
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Are you on the latest version? Maybe try twrp. Going by memory but I'm pretty sure it can be done. I've gotta go for a bit but will look and let you know when Im back.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Adreaver:
Factory Reset in stock recovery. This will remove anything you put on the phone and return it to out-of-the-box state.

You must be 100% stock in order to do this.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
I use TWRP and just checked to make sure, and it does allow you to wipe both external and internal sdcards. So if you want to only wipe those, then that is your best option, but if you want to wipe everything and go back to the out of box state, use Factory Reset from Stock recovery, just as Adreaver said.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] honey45:
bro . where can i download twrp . give just link . n thanks u r suggestions
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Link on sig
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] honey45:
thank u

thank u very much for response ..

at first i was unable to download TWRP. i was trying to download from 2 hour.d download cancel at 99.99 %.

but somehow i download . another link on this form.

TWRP IS BEST.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] manofsteel1:
Its rooted now to flash revovery
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] imblessed68:
Seems like the only flawless rom that works with t999l is liquidsmooth. Touchwiz roms don't seem to cooperate I've tried hyperdrive which is a universal rom and I get camera won't connect, phone not activated, doesn't pick up apn setting or have an option to change them.however the rom installs with out errors.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] jmcoffey:
Stockorama works great on mine. Might want to give it a go.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] imblessed68:
Thanks will try
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Did you try flashing one of the kernels? Instructions should be on one of the first few posts.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] imblessed68:
Nope I was scared and the tw stock kernel is what was included in rom

---------- Post added at 10:40 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:39 PM ----------

I was gonna try the bms kernel but I didn't know which one to use 3.0 or 3.4
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DJ_SpaRky:
Good to hear that you go it working.

That's weird, Did you try Doc's PureStock Rooted? or PACMan? I'm wondering if they would work.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Suminigashi:
[Solved] Camera issues on non-touchwiz roms!!!

So after much investigating I finally found how to fix my camera. I had to copy the camera firmware file from my stock rom over to the data folder on the custom firmware I was trying to use. Just tested with the latest CM nightly and all is well!!! So glad I got this fixed. For me all I needed was the SlimISP_JH.bin file. Also made the permissions 777. Dunno if that was needed but I'm cool with it as long as it works.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
I'm beginning to think camera issues are going to depend on the Rom and it's included cameradata and modules. Ktoonsez kernels often fix it because it includes the modules that go with the kernel. Usually it's a mismatch between the two I believe.

On cm/AOSP type roms, it seems sometimes the correct data is there, sometimes not. Kinda stumped on that one, but again, ktoonsez usually works.

I.wish I had the T999L so I could be more help to you guys! I get asked about it all the time, but all I can do is guess.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Fyi everyone, I've updated the revert to stock section (not much changed, let me know if I forgot anything), and I've updated my repos to include the latest SuperSU and recoveries! Finally! Right?!

Sorry it's taken so long on my updates. Just got a lot going on. Will do more hopefully over the next few days.

I still need someone to test that root66 firmware please! I don't think it's ever taken so long to get something tested!

If we verify its working it'll make several things much easier! Such as reverting to stock for one.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DJ_SpaRky:
Glad to hear that you got it working. I did see that it was referring to that file, but wasn't sure what it was.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] b0joker:
I flashed it yesterday. And no issues so far.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Thank you! Did not expect any problems at all, but since I couldn't flash it, I didn't want confirm it working. Thanks for the help!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] henry8668:
DocHoliday77, I think you update the odin method, right? does it mean now we can just flash one root66 file instead of three?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Exactly! I'll update again later. I just didn't want to put that as the main instruction until I confirmed it flashed ok.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] henry8668:
just did that way and looks ok. after triangle away reset and supersu unroot. now i am back to stock. in the download mode, i can see it shows current binary samsung official...

great thanks!!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Cool! Glad to hear everything went as intended. And thanks for the extra confirmation!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] drodious:
problems downloading root66

DocHoliday77, I recently bought the t999L and am trying to root the darn thing using every method in your thread and I even tried a couple others. Nothing is working! The main reason I think is because every time I try to download the root66 file it downloads all the way to the end, but when it is finishing the file on my computer it hangs and then says "Failed" and says "unknown network error."

Please help. I'm running Win7 32bit using nod32 av. tried downloading once with av disabled, but don't know what else to try.

drodious:crying:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Make sure you have enough space on the computer. Maybe try from a different computer, or download to phone (over WiFi) then move to the computer.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] witor19:
Hey Doc, quick question, im not new to the rooting or to the flashing ROMs, but i was wondeirng if there is any update version of the CM rom you posted on the first page. i loaded the rom but seems like camera is broken. i looked thru the first 10 pages and none of it talks about it there... can you please direct me where to get the most current and working ROM for CM? i went to their page and they dont have an active one for us (LTE version). thanks in advance
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DJ_SpaRky:
Install the latest nightly or 10.1.3 stable, from http://get.cm/?device=d2tmo camera should work fine. Unless you have the same issue as [MENTION=5005240]Suminigashi[/MENTION], you'll need to ask them where to get that file.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] witor19:
thanks: i forgot i was loading the wrong Gapps :) all working now

thanks a bunch to everyone on this site
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] drodious:
Hey doc I was able to download root66 on my phone like you suggested. Transferred it to my computer, but Odin doesn't show it when I navigate to its location. Why is that?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DJ_SpaRky:
Glad to hear.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
You need to extract it. Odin will only see .tar and .tar.md5 files.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] drodious:
root66 invalid error

I get this error message.

<OSM> root66_TMO_T999L_UVAMB7.tar.md5 is invalid.

Is it a bad download?

frustrated face

I tested the extracted file and got an error that "there is no correct record at the end of the archive"

I also tested the .7z and there are no errors. I'm trying downloading them again.

Any other suggestions?

drodious
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
If it came up invalid in Odin, then it's probably a corrupted download. I'm guessing that came up during Odin md5 check?

And what exactly do you mean you tested the files? The error you mentioned is normal when you try to unzip the .tar.md5 on Windows. But there's no need to do that. Just unzip the .7z file and flash the resulting .tar.md5 file.

Use this one instead if you like. I'll be replacing the current one with it soon.

http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23125694133306213
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] drodious:
I got the error in odin then I also tested both files using the Z-zip menu.

I'm downloading the newer file now to both devices in case one doesn't work.

Thank you for your patience with me.:o
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] fred74ga:
Issues with Hyperdrive ROM

I love Hyperdrive ROM and I had it on my T999 and had no issues, however, I recently replaced my phone with a T999L (LTE Galaxy S3 for T Mobile) and it installed and all works fine except data, my data signal (HSP, 3G, 4G, 4GLTE, etc.) comes on and off on its own!! more times off than on. When I look in device status it says "Mobile Network State: Disconnected" the IMEI is fine, not missing, and it shows the network type as LTE so I don't understand why it will not work right. I am running on Carbon ROM Nightly's which is also great, but I want Hyperdrive, please, any help would be greatly appreciated. :good:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Have you tried a different kernel? Ktoonsez kernels seem to solve a lot of cm/AOSP problems. You could try.the T999N modem too. Doubt it'd help, but worth a try. I'll try to remember to repost the link for it since its buried somewhere in this thread.

So as far as you know, hyperdrive is the only Rom that does this? You may want to ask the dev too. He will know of any changes he made that could be causing it.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] fred74ga:
Hyperdrive not working Galaxy S3 T999L

Thanks for the help Doc, I will try some of those kernels to see if that works, I tried to post to the dev thread but it says Im too new to post on there :(. Thanks again!!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] fred74ga:
Hyperdrive Rom Galaxy S3 T999L problem

Sorry Doc, the Kernel did not help it and neither did the modem, same issue. I reverted to the Carbon Rom back up I made and all is good, I guess I just have to wait until the dev releases an update for T999L. Thanks for your help though!! By the way, do you know of any other rom that would work for me that is similar to Hyperdrive? with all the options? Thanks again. :D:good:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Sorry it didn't help. If I think of anything else to try I'll post it. Someone else will have to answer the Rom question though. I stick with stock based roms, so I know little about the others.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DJ_SpaRky:
If you really must have this ROM: Check the Build.prop, the ROM Thread mentions build.prop changes and those, if incorrectly set for the device, can cause loss of connectivity. See [MENTION=4081205]DocHoliday77[/MENTION] thread about build.prop tweaks for more info.

Otherwise, just stick to a Stock/TW ROM or a CM/PACMan ROM, a lot of the hybrid ones have weird "tweaks" that don't always work, or haven't been tested with every device.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Dr_Wolodya:
Can I use without any issues latest CyanogenMod for T999 (d2tmo) in device T999L (d2ltetmo)?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DJ_SpaRky:
Yes, as long as the build has the proper bootloader assert. All 10.2 Nightly builds and 10.1.3 Stable have it.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] fred74ga:
Working ROM's for T Mobile Galaxy S3 LTE model T999L

Not sure if anyone has done this already, but, I wanted to compile a list of roms that I have tested on my Galaxy S3 T999L (T Mobile) to let everyone with this model know which roms they can flash and use on their S3. DISCLAMERPlease keep in mind, I have tested these on MY galaxy s3 T999L, I can not say if the results are the same for everyone since some have gotten these roms to work.

Working Roms (Tested) :D

1-Carbon Rom by team carbon (Nightlies only!, see bellow) http://goo.im/devs/carbon/d2tmo/nightly

2-MiUi Rom V5 by Blackwing 182, Evo 4 Noob and Darklichny (need to download latest GAPPS too Goo.im/gapps) http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2331888

3-Dandroid 4.6 by Danvdh http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2121506

4-PacMan Rom by PapaSmurf http://pac-rom.com/#Download

5-Wicked Rom V10 by Deviant http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1804260

Non-Working Roms :(

1-Carbon Rom V1.8 by team carbon (except for nightlies) for some reason it fails to install (using Clockwork)

2-Hyperdrive ROM by Sbreen94 (RLF15 and RLF16 tested) will not get a data signal, gets cell signal (voice/text) but no data, have changed modems and Kernels but has not helped. (My favorite ROM, if you anyone can help me to set it up I would truly appreciate it!!)
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Synyster06Gates:
EDIT: Just re read the OP here.

The root66 will give me everything I need to root correct? How do I go about adding custom recovery from there? On my other SIII (ATT) I have TWRP. Is there a working version of that for the T999L as of yet?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] chjema:
Sorry but Hyperdrive works JUST FINE on my 999L. Don't go spreading false info. Data works just fine for me including LTE
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] fred74ga:
help please

I apologize, Im not spreading false info, Hyperdrive is by far my favorite ROM (have always had it on my T999) but I have tried everything to get it working on my T999L with no luck, have changed modems, kernels, etc. and nothing. Can you tell me how you got it to work? I would love to get this rom on my T999L again. I have looked all over XDA and have not been able to get it running right, any info you can get me I would appreciate it :) Thanks!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Yup. It's the full, official firmware, only rooted. It should be stated in the faq,

but you should use the d2tmo (T999) recovery even if there's a d2ltetmo one available. You can find them in my Sig.

He's not the only one who's had problems with that Rom. Sure would be nice if you can share which version, which kernel and anything else you have done to it, if anything, to get it to work.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Synyster06Gates:
Awesome. Do you recommend the latest version or one of the earlier ones?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Synyster06Gates:
Went ahead and did the install (sorry for the double post) and everything seems to work, except none of my apps will update.

"Update for 'Facebook' could not be downloaded due to an error. (927)"

"Update for 'SuperSU' could not be downloaded due to an error. (927)"

EDIT: We're good! Apparently Google was just having issues that were occurring right as I finished rooting and installing TWRP.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] gabe05:
Hello guys i just got my s3 lte 3 days ago, i'm coming from a nexus 4, the phone it's awesome, i followed everything here, but with custom roms i'm having problems with the camera on some and problems with instagram on other, for example on the latest beanstalk rom trying to take a picture in instagram the app won't force close but it would reboot the entire phone, am i doing something wrong or is it a known on the t-999l?

EDIT: Instagram advance camera seems to be the problem, to disable it just go to the in-app setting-options-advance features-uncheck advance camera
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
There are issues with some roms and the camera. Usually, but not always, flashing either the MB7 kernel plus modules or the ktoonsez kernels will fix it.

Instagram has been having lots of camera problems. Tons of posts/threads about it with few positive outcomes. It's not just the T999L.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] msegura420:
Can I flash the new t999L firmware on my t999 tmo and have lte?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] msegura420:
Why not????
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Quick search should net you the answer. But, if you want a brick, flash the T999L firmware. The T999 is NOT capable of using LTE. No hardware for it.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] siscop7:
hi

hello I have a question the baseband of the T999 will work to t999l?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Nope. Not compatible.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] siscop7:
where I can get baseband and kernel for t999l?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
There's only one. So of you have the T999L, you already have them.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] AndroidLover813:
Hey DocHoliday I can't downgrade my firmware any suggestions. I'm trying to unlock my s3 w/ LTE to 4.1.1 and it's just not happening any help would greatly be appreciated. Thanks
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Can't be done. You'll have to convince T-Mobile or pay for a service online.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] gabe05:
No you simply cannot, the regular t999 its not capable of lte sorry mate
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] rotatorkuf:
one thing i'm not clear about

i did the odin method for rooting, using the stock system image and have cwm recovery installed

is my bootloader unlocked with all this?

do i EVEN NEED the bootloader to be unlocked in order to flash a custom rom?

basically, can i flash a rom with just rooting and flashing a cwm recovery?

information on the t999l is little scarce

thanks!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] gabe05:
you don't mess with the bootloader at all, but one thing that happened to me was that i flashed the cwm for the t999l and it simply wouldn't let me flash ANY roms at all, so i would recommend going back and flash the t999 version of cwm through odin, you won't have any compatibility issues
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
None of the T999 variants have a locked boot loader. In fact, I think Verizon's is the only s3 that is.

And yes use the d2tmo recoveries. Not d2ltetmo
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Adreaver:
+1. I have seen dozens of reports of people having issues flashing with d2ltetmo CWM or TWRP. I flashed d2tmo twrp the day I got the phone, then immediately flashed a PACman nightly and have never looked back

Just grab one from Doc's sig, and you'll be good to go.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] exaqtion:
Hey. First off I would like to thank you for creating this thread. I was trying to Odin flash T999 roms on my T999L phone all day. It's been hell until I found this and had some peace. Now I am having trouble with the phone. I flashed stock odin from your suggestions but I am getting the "unfortunately the process com.android.phone had stopped" message nonstop and i cant get no service. Airplane mode also automatically stays on . Could you tell me why this is? Should I just try the CWM way of returning to stock?