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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] allenc666:
If I'm rooted on CleanROM 7 can I take the update?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] sfobrien:
Not before locking the bootloader and going back to stock recovery.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] MIKEYSAKZ:
No wait for one of our awesome developers to root and deknox the update otherwise no more simple root methods and I heard one of the developers has already bricked his device
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] bobloblaw1:
Can [MENTION=1119693]zoid_99[/MENTION] add the warnings to the op. Its a little ridiculous how every 3rd post is the same question.

In short DO NOT UPDATE if :

You are rooted

You are running a custom ROM

You have an unlocked boot loaded.

You aren't running non modified stock (freezing apps seems to be okay)

You ever want to he able to run a custom ROM again.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] smolley:
Any idea what the multi window enhancements are?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] yepyep14u2know:
I keep getting error 402. I relocked the bootloader and unrooted and went back to stock recovery. Any ideas why I get the error code?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] greaseman2:
Only thing I have found about the multi window is that more apps are now supported in it that weren't before
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] BoilerDroid:
Does anyone know if Beans was able to recover his S3? :fingers-crossed:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] cammykool:
He killed his efuse its dead
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] vmancini3:
Yeah....your phone's trying to help you out by not letting you update!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] drews66:
See they broke folders again. Stay open again after opening and then closing an app. Instead of closing by themselves after opening the app. Typical. So have to again hit the back or home button an extra time or tap outside of the folder for it to close.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] yepyep14u2know:
So how do I get the update to push then?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] vmancini3:
How exactly did you unroot and relock the bootloader?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] hallstevenson:
I say, let people update. If they're smart enough to root their phone and install custom ROMs, you'd think they'd know enough about this whole scenario....

Everytime VZW or Samsung pushes a new update, plenty of people will un-root, take the update because they have to have the latest (and maybe not the greatest), and learn this lesson the hard way.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] yepyep14u2know:
Used ez unlock to lock the boot loader then went into superSU and did a full unroot. Checked and don't have root anymore. Before all that I flashed the stock recovery with ez flash

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And I don't run custom roms, always just root to freeze bloat.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] vmancini3:
Yeah......that's probably your problem.....you should Odin back to stock and also...make sure your firmware matches what you're flashing in Odin.....invisiblek has whole firmware AIO packages somewhere.....you should search for them!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] yepyep14u2know:
Never had that problem before. I've always taken OTA's with survival mode and they always updated without error codes
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] sbenson1226:
Does this update add transparent status bars on the homescreen like on the S4? If not, is the option available in Nova?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] lyricalsoul5:
Yes, from what I've read on this other site.

http://www.techdiscussion.in/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Samsung-Galaxy-S3-updated-UI.jpg
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] MIKEYSAKZ:
The update is officially here I can't wait to see what the developers do with it
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] bobloblaw1:
Ouch.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] MIKEYSAKZ:
Oh have no fear it's not my phone it's taking me up there I'll wait for the developers
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jack man:
Hello you guys...

I've been lurking around here for a while for a friend to see when the update would drop. I am on AT&T S3 and got 4.3 just before Thanksgiving. I'm seeing the same problems here that I saw in the AT&T thread - bricked devices for one thing or another.

Here's what they determined over there that I thought I would share maybe to save people some trouble (assuming that the phones would react similarly.

Mainly, If anyone tried to update OTA without being COMPLETELY stock, they would experience problems; force closes, low signal,... something.

Flashing older bootloaders in an attempt to go back to anything before 4.3 would brick the device.

Before I took the OTA, I flashed back to stock using something we had over there (in the AT&T forum) that would also reset our flash counter back to zero. Then i used KIES to do a full recovery which put it to 4.1.1, just so I knew it was completely back to what samsung intended to be on there. then when I updated OTA, it went from 4.1.1 straight to 4.3, skipping 4.2. Now, I don;t know if the Verizon version works the same but ever since I did all this and took the OTA to 4.3, I have had a much better experience on the phone: smoother interface, very good battery life (it took about a week or two to get better), and extremely good signal. I even decided not to root - and I even considered myself a flashaholic before this.

Remember, there are now two flash counters on the device. The new one is regarding KNOX and cannot be reset by anyone except Samsung, according to rumor. The other rumor with this "Warranty Bit" counter is that if it is tripped, the phone can never take anymore official updates. (assuming there would be anymore anyway; but again, another rumor is that official KitKat may hit the S3 in mid 2014).

Hope this helps. If I think of anything else, I come back to edit and add it in. Good Luck.

Edit: Btw, I did do a full master reset from the settings menu after I got the 4.3. I erased everything (after I backed up my info) and started from scratch. It has been trouble free from day 1 of 4.3

Edit again: I did hear of several people in the AT&T forum rooting the 4.3 and were able to flash a custom recovery then flash CM11. I am not sure if anyone flash a TW ROM in that situation, but I think I did hear that it tripped the Knox counter. Also, the developers over there put something together to flash that would entirely remove Knox from the device. Again, probably voiding the warranty, but im sure that many S3 users are out of the warranty period anyway. I, however, just got this phone in August, which is why i did take the OTA after reading EVERYTHING. I need that warranty through next year.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] aarontsuru:
So where are the updated screenshots of everyone's homescreens?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] lyricalsoul5:
thanks! It would be great if someone would post those instructions on the first page.

Yes, they may be locked into using this firmware for "forever", but some people don't care. To help the ones that want it and don't want to brick their phones, It would be nice if these warnings could be written in the first post.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Nbay64:
Update is out! Just got a notification on my phone telling me to update. I'm not entirely sure if it's a os update though.Will post more when it's done installing.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] donnieseech:
Ha is anyone else not all that impressed by the update? Only thing I've noticed is speed on it but other than that it feels way too similar
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] vtfan99:
You're about 100 posts late :o
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Silent Patriot:
I was able to connect using FoxFi thru USB but haven't been able to use the WLAN Hotspot - it would only appear as a seen network after toggling a few times, and then it wouldn't connect. I tried both versions of Taiseiko's hotspot widget (the one that most people grab from the Play store is actually version 0.5 but there's also a ver. 1.1 that I found and tried with the same result). I suspect Verizon's sabotage extends into the WiFi driver stack.

Hopefully we will figure it out, but I am leaning heavily towards a Rooting solution, which I'd really rather not hassle with.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] zelet:
beanstown106 did brick his device. He needs $150 for a replacement to continue development on custom TW based ROMs. He said via his ROMs thread that he knows what the mistake was and he's close to releasing a custom ROM. I put my money where my mouth is - you guys do the same. It isn't much money and it wont take many of us to get him back in the game.

He has a donation link in his profile and it's a simple PayPal transaction. Remember, once one developer gets a process working several others can benefit from their work.

Thanks guys. This is a great community - lets show it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] HypostaticOnion:
If I had it to give I'd pitch in. I have the update and I'm working on putting together a base.

If I've helped, please hit the thanks button
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] imafttr:
unroot

i am having trouble trying to odin back to stock any clue ? i keep getting fail on getting PIT for mapping
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] cammykool:
Edited into my thread.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Nbay64:
Just got android 4.3 ota from Verizon.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] phoenixaldana01:
me to i was on 4.4 and it wouldn't work so i flashed a 4.1.2 rom and it work
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] gherman222:
Just made a donation to Beans so he can get another S3 and continue his work! If you can afford it, I encourage others to show your support.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] pmdied:
I got the update too. After years of updating android phones I decided to just roll with it. In my experience there will always be another young hacker/programmer that will be able to root this or any other "unrootable" phone successfully given enough time. Good luck to the first guy that does it!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] greaseman2:
There is a pic of my home screen. Yes transparent status bar on home screen and certain apps
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] soniqboom:
4.3 firmware update.zip

Hi guys! I've been reading this thread for a month now looking forward to get the update on my phone. Unfortunately I can't get the OTA as I am from another country.

Is the update available somewhere for download? If so is it safe to flash it? My phone is stock 4.1.2 never fiddled with root or custom rom.

Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] 0331:
This isn't a "How To" thread. in fact, it's more of a "How-Not-To"

the popular consensus here is DONT take the ota.

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Can you please tell us a little more? did you take the OTA?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] lyricalsoul5:
It doesn't matter what the popular consensus is. If you want to stop people from bricking their devices, why not show them how to update properly? It doesn't even have to be detailed. This way others who DO want it will know how to get it. Again: everyone here doesn't want a custom rom.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] sbenson1226:
Very nice. How about the lock screen?

Also, can you by any chance confirm if transparency works with Nova and/or GEL? No biggie if not.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] imafttr:
still won't work
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jlyle:
Run odin

Then take the OTA
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] XNO:
How long untill the stock 4.3 odin file is out?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] greaseman2:
Here is the lights lock screen. I don't have nova or gel installed sorry
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] sbenson1226:
No worries, thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] 0331:
taking the update is completely safe if you are:

1) Not rooted

2) have a official bootloader that's locked.

3) don't try and flash anything after you take the OTA.

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And for the record, every mod and rom and kernel and anything here on xda all say Flash at your own risk. Nobody is responsible for a brick except the end user. Nothing is ever guaranteed.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] lyricalsoul5:
^^ I know all of this, but there are a lot of people asking... through two threads.

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I wonder why my phone won't receive the update notification. I wonder if Its because I'm flashed to PagePlus? I know on Kies it updated flawlessly to 4.1.2 (because i was on 4.1.1 stock -_-) But it says its the latest firmware. I guess I'm forced to wait till someone uploads it (or decides to share).
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] 0331:
You should ask the OP to update the thread.

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I don't know too much about this, but it sounds like being on page plus might be the problem. Dumb question, but... did you try checking for the update under 'about phone' or are you waiting for it to come automatically?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] lyricalsoul5:
LOL yes. It says Software Update is currently unavailable.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] CKRevel:
Yes, transparent status bar does work with Nova with this update and the latest Nova update.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] 0331:
Lol, hey, ya never know around here sometimes!

;)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] lyricalsoul5:
LOL
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] K20Z1:
Gotta tap on the build number like 8 times.

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Lock screen is transparent too. Transparency works on Nova too haven't tried it with GEL yet.

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Anyone been able to find the adapt display option from the galaxy s4? I thought it was supposed to be in the 4.3 build. If not no biggie but I may have overlooked it too. Most likely it's not included but maybe it's tucked away somewhere I'm not looking.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] 0331:
The wife tells me her screen seems a lot brighter on 4.3 even though it's still on auto brightness like it was before the update. I wonder if she's just seeing things.

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it's hard for me to tell because she has whacky girlie wall papers!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] redwings8888:
works fine in apex as well :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] BattsNotIncld:
So with beans indisposed at the moment, who can whip us up a stock/rooted ROM? Anyone know any willing devs?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] lexluthor:
+1 I know it's not easy and we will all appreciate it.

I'm looking for stock/rooted as well. Odexed for me.

Hopefully someone will figure out a way to do that before long.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Excessiveidling:
Either be patient and wait as yes, its not easy and can VERY easily brick your phone if not done properly....or...learn it yourself :)

Good things come to those that wait!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] zelet:
Beanstown106 bricked his device trying but he knows what went wrong and is close. Now he needs a new device to test. He's looking for donations and several of us pitched in so far. If you really want this done then help him out. A donate link is in his profile.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] bobloblaw1:
I'm sure beans would be willing once he replaces his s3. If you really want it, put your money where your mouth it and send him a donation. He has a link in his signature and on his profile.

And before anyone tells me to do the same, I already have.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] BattsNotIncld:
I already donated ;)

I'm just reeeeeeaaaaaallllllyyyy impatient lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] markdapimp:
Took the ota today looks pretty nice and smooth

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Here you guys go tempting isn't it antutu scores went up also

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] PolarBearMI:
So I like many others just want root. Not interested in flashing.

I am rooted with 4.1.2.

I wonder if I use Voodoo OTA RootKeeper (like I have in the past) and upgrade to 4.3 will I be alright ?

Also I have busybox installed.

Is this an issue with the OTA upgrade ?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] bobloblaw1:
Lol!!! I hear ya. Well I've seen 5 or 6 people state they have donated so hopefully he isn't too far off.

I'm totally unqualified to make this statement but I think recent events have shown that a deliberate and careful approach is probably most prudent. Well, hopefully things aren't far off
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] kude87:
I see you livin' on the edge with that low battery life after upgrading... :eek:

Jokes. I just can't seem to will myself to upgrade though until I have more peace of mind about future development.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] JOLiu:
On Android Central, someone posted that Rootkeeper did not work with 4.3: http://forums.androidcentral.com/ve...-hacks/345611-4-3-ota-update.html#post3333243 (see post 7).
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] prdog1:
Root is available but will be limited to safe strap if and when it is available if take the update. :cool:

Sent from my SCH-I535 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] kude87:
Yeah, I'm not sure I want just stock rooted. Not bad, but I like the ability to flash if I want. I'll keep an eye on development...would be awesome if the bootloader was eventually unlocked. But, who knows.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] sjmiller:
RootKeeper will not work. Even says so in the app description in the Play store. SuperSU has a survive ota function that might work. I've heard it works on other devices on other carriers, but haven't heard anything about vzw. Might need the current beta though.

Scott
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] 0331:
This thread will give you root

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2565758

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Rooting this build is not a problem. Its installing a custom recovery and boatloader that is not possible.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] cammykool:
I see we don't have a persistent WiFi notif
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] CisternaChyli:
Android is supposed to be open, shame on Verizon and Samsung for locking it down like this. Why couldnt they have just pushed KNOX to corporate users and left consumers out of it :(. You might as well buy an iPhone now....
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] prdog1:
I haven't had one of those in years. ;):cool:

Sent from my SCH-I535 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] joshua5683:
Wow. If they allow you to remove status bar icons (such as alarm and other useless ones) I think I'd be satisfied with stock.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Or a Nexus.

I'm liking how there's a root method that works on 4.3 (from what I gather). That's good news for those who just need root.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] HypostaticOnion:
Can someone who's taken the update send me the boot.img?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] prdog1:
Can't do stock. All that fugly green gots to go.;):cool:

Sent from my SCH-I535 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] 0331:
I've owned 6 smartphones all on Verizon. 2 Samsung's, 2 Moto's, an LG and a Blackberry.

The moral of the story is from here on out, I will only purchase a Nexus or GPE phone. I'm off contract and have an update waiting but I'm gonna give it to my wife or one of the kids because they don't root and Rom.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Didn't you download the update.zip? I'm seeing the "boot.img.p" in the Patch folder. Would that be the same thing?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] CisternaChyli:
I dont really like the plainness of stock android; thats the only thing holding me back from a GPE or Nexus/Moto X. I like the skins that different manufacturers put out. Isnt HTC still sort of open though? What about LG?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] HypostaticOnion:
Not sure. I'm trying to build a base ROM for use of developers, but I'm not sure what all I need lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
You're switching carriers too, since none of the GPe or Play Store Nexus devices work on cdma.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] CisternaChyli:
if Safestrap will work on our devices, then i'm all for that. I dont want to give up and just have root on the device...i'm gonna hold out for a while and see if our fabulous devs can get this cracked open...

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Moto X would be the only option then...or any other Moto device at this point.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] 0331:
Indeed I am. My T-Mobile SIM should be here tomorrow.

Also, I plan to keep my s3 for a few more months because I'm broke as a joke. But then its all Google from there.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Yea, I'm not versed in roms and such so I can't give any advice on this haha

Indeed, indeed. I'm more interested in the Nexus line and maybe a GPe as a side device both on GSM carriers obviously.

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You're about to be in fast update heaven lol seriously enjoy whichever device you switch too. I can't wait to make the switch next year to a GSM carrier as well.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] CisternaChyli:
I want to switch, but Verizon's network is still pretty great and my family is on Verizon. I like being part of the family plan as well. I am eager to see how HTC's update to the One is going to be, the rumors are hinting that its gonna be a beast.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] 0331:
I don't know a lot about phones, I'm just a flasher. (Poor choice of words?)

i Just learned that the rest of the world uses gsm because its the standard. I look forward to checking it out.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] rgcosta:
LED Flashes...

I received the OTA update last night... since then, my "camera" LED has been flashing every now and then with out any direct interaction... weird...

also, had to reload swift key application as the upgrade "dropped it"... other than these, really haven't had any issues... but still monitoring...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] CisternaChyli:
i believe thats the "flash notification" setting...should be able to disable that in settings.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] adobeman:
I'm fine with rooted VRBMF1 and want to stay there for now but want to retain the ability to go CM easily. Once all the dust is settled on this and (hopefully) there's a good way to get around all the new stuff maybe I'll do it.

I read most of the threads from the last few days and didn't see this. I have not seen the nag screen to update yet (I'm in the northeast). I don't want the update yet and I anticipate seeing the nag screen soon. Is freezing SDM enough or is there something in the build.prop to edit (fingerprints or such).

SDM is frozen on my phone so maybe that's why no nag screen?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Ahh man, I learned the hard way when I went to Italy last summer lol my S3 was a glorified dumbphone that took pics, not even GPS!! I did have a loaner from Verizon and of course our S3 received the global roaming update in the fall which was well after when I needed it. I like the prospect of GSM moreso for global travel since I try to do so every year. GSM phones (and LTE phones since LTE is an advancement of GSM radio) just pop sim card in and live life. I like that prospect.

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Yes, freezing SDM prevents your phone from pulling down the update. There's really nothing else you need to do. Just go into Settings/About Phone/Software Update and watch it force close lol that's normal :good:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Silent Patriot:
I did this and it worked, according to Root Checker from the Play store. I did have to toggle from MTP to Camera mode and back to get the USB drivers to fully install, and would suggest doing so before running the batch-file as instructed. Time to figure out how to turn Hotspot back on! :cool: