yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tys0n:
Post updated with new odin file if anyone dare to test, or wait for someone getting bricked and come around to test it.:D (valid md5)

I won't be the one to build recovery since I don't have device and I've never done it.

What I'm trying to do is something to unbrick if anything goes wrong.

Got more experiance with firmware packages, original files, and solutions for problems than custom recoveries.:good:

Anyway, I can ask around to see if I can get any guidance or help from anyone for recovery.

Edit: This thread should be merged with this one Is anyone working on SM-G730A recovery

There's like ten different threads for this device. Can someone please pick up the goodies and make an index?
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andyblessing:
Any help...I've tried many times to boot my s3 to download mode...but it only appear in Factory Mode...

By pressing volume down+home+power button together...,it vibrates and display these...

Factory Mode

Full Test

Item Test

Test Report

Clear Flash

Version

Reboot...

Any Help...?

Phone Details...
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] assassinanex:
recovery.fstab

# mount point fstype device [device2]

/boot emmc /dev/block/mmcblk0p13

/cache ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk0p21

/data ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk0p23

/recovery emmc /dev/block/mmcblk0p14

/sdcard vfat /dev/block/mmcblk1p1 /dev/block/mmcblk1

/system ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk0p20

------------------------------

Flashable boot/recovery tar.md5, PIT, stock boot img, and stock recovery img...

http://www.mediafire.com/download/i...c_and_stockboot_and_stockrecovery_and_pit.zip
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lgkahn:
if you are rooted get quick boot and quick boot plus from market.
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tys0n:
Wrong thread since this one is for SM-G730A, another s3 mini.

Anyway..you sure it is not a clone? one without download mode?

Can you even find a recovery?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ee9DqS53oJo

Does this work for you?
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] haffinator:
Just tried the odin file got the following error:

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> SM-G730A_root-deodexed.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/006> Odin v.3 engine (ID:6)..
<ID:0/006> File analysis..
<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/006> Initialzation..
<ID:0/006> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/006> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/006> boot.img
<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/006> FAIL! (Auth)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

And the screen of my phone displays "SECURE CHECK FAIL : boot" on the download screen.

I would test the files uploaded by assassinanex but I am not sure how to.
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tys0n:
Ok. Anyway..this is not needed as I just saw firmware has been uploaded on SAMMOBILE :D

Here's direct-link. G730AUCUAMH4_G730AATTAMH4_ATT.zip
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 1/4 Life:
Does this root method still work? Has anyone bricked their phone doing this?
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tys0n:
I havn't seen any bricks with this method and Samaung havn't done any updates in firmware yet so method should still be valid.
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] haffinator:
This is just the stock firmware from Samsung, right? Is there any way to use this to get a custom ROM or do I need a custom recovery for that?
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kman93:
from what i have seen ITT, seems like we need to find out if this phone requires officially signed ODIN packages or not. if not, we can flash custom ROMs through ODIN, but i hate it personally lol
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] A7Penn:
Works for SM-G730W8

Thanks! Worked for the s3 mini I just got from Fido. All rooted and schtuff
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tys0n:
It liiks like galaxy mega at&t is in same situation. They got root but nothing else due to this locked bootloader that at&t goes with. All other mega's got recovery and rom's, but not the at&t model.
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Wirelessmodz:
I used unlock client.co and rooted with that
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kman93:
Using an app called recovery tools, I managed to flash a recovery. It was definitely the wrong recovery, and it gave me the unlocked logo upon boot. But I was able to reflash the stock one and the little lock went away. Just throwing that option out there
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] solidjoe:
Here is where I run in to trouble. The one click root works, and root checker verifies root is installed, etc. I can't seem to replace the binaries using SuperSU, Superuser, or any of the other popular replacements. Tried freezing/quarantining the Chinese superuser per another thread, still no effect. Root explorer doesn't seem to recognize the Chinese superuser so it doesn't request SU privileges, but tried root explorer and also adb shell.

Suggestions on how to get rid of the Chinese superuser/binaries and update to ChainsDD Superuser/current binaries?

Btw ChainsDD update fails on the final step, "Making sure new su works...fail!"
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kman93:
try rerooting the device, or flashing stock firmware and starting over. but honestly, it sounds like the apk for the chinese root app didn't go over as it should have, so redoing the root process oughta do it
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] solidjoe:
Reboot I tried, restoring stock I haven't tried. I've redone the root process, so perhaps I'll try a reset data, as I don't know if anyone has successfully done a restore with ODIN (or otherwise) on this silly phone.
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pcspecialistpdx:
Hoping someday we'll have CM for this phone.
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kman93:
so i take it no progress has been made on a recovery. i am personally trying the cwm build site, but no dice thus far
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] haffinator:
Recovery Successfully Built

I was able to build a recovery and flash it, but when I tried to reboot into recovery I got the following error;

SECURE FAIL: KERNEL
System software not authorized by AT&T has been found on your phone. Please turn off your phone and go to the nearest AT&T store for help.

I will upload the recovery.img that I flashed, the stock recovery (stock.img) and the recovery.fstab I used. Anyone know how I should go about reflashing the stock recovery?
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Unjustified Dev:
It will be similar to s4 mini and for almost any qcom locked bootloader I suggest loki . I can help get rom started but I won't support this device on daily basis

https://github.com/djrbliss/loki patch the built img and flash via the method you might have to add support though not sure.

I need a system dump no /app folder
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yambag33:
I tried this root method on my Verizon SM-G730V, it got to 28% then program reset to the start screen with the big green box and no changes were made to the phone as far as I can tell. Any suggestions?
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] haffinator:
Stock Recovery, CWM Recovery (DO NOT FLASH), recovery.fstab

Sorry it took me so long to get around to uploading this stuff. I was having computer issues so I couldn't really get to theses files. Anywho...

The stock recovery is attached as stockRecovery.img

The CWM recovery I build is attached as cwmRecoveryNotWorking.img (DO NOT FLASH THIS! IT WILL NOT DO WHAT YOU WANT IT TO)

The recovery fstab is uploaded as recovery.fstab

ATTENTION:

Do NOT flash cwmRecoveryNotWorking.img!!! It flashes fine but the locked boot loader will not boot to it so you get an error.

@ Unjustified Dev: I will look at the loki stuff and get a system dump soon. Thanks for the help!
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Russ77:
I just wanted to add to the discussion that Kingo root works as well for the G730A. unlike the other method, it installs Chainfire's SuperSU, which updates properly via the Google Play Store.

Same end result but fewer steps as you don't have to remove and clean up a Chinese language superuser app.
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Neo3D:
ran goomanager like in the video but got..

NO RECOVERIES WERE FOUND FOR YOUR DEVICE

?
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Unjustified Dev:
You don't have any your boot loader is locked and Loki doesn't support it. He told me it's impossible now Samsung patched his hack. So technically your out of luck for recovery and ROMs.
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] haffinator:
[MENTION=5665240]CASPER101[/MENTION] I am in the middle of fighting a whole boatload of computer issues at the moment, but as soon as I get those fixed I will be onboard and willing to help again.

[MENTION=763587]Neo3D[/MENTION] I believe what casper was saying is that we will need to use the loki bypass that was mentioned in the video in order to make a recovery that we will be able to flash with goomanager or something similar.
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pcspecialistpdx:
which older phone? I have both the GT-I8190 and the SM-G730A and the batteries are not interchangeable.
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LogicalDash:
I just got one of these phones.

Root is fine, recovery is stuck. (EDIT: It's stock. Stuck on stock. It doesn't seem to have noticed anything wrong, it would work if I had an official image)

It's weird, I tried to install twrp using the instructions for golden (i.e. the international version) and it didn't work, but I'd expect it to brick the phone or something...instead it's like my flash attempts never happened. I did md5 sums on the partitions as they stand and they do not match what I flashed to them.

Shenanigans.

Has there been any progress?
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Unjustified Dev:
That phone is nothing like yours so stop before you brick yours beyond help. Your phone is locked and for now custom recovery is impossible
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bangeko:
It seems like no love for LTE versions. The closest CustomRecovery is from USCC's Axiom, they use same chipset (Snapdragon S4 MSM8960 Lite) while non-LTE use ST-Ericsson.
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ninjablackwing:
Has anyone tried or is willing to try fastboot oem unlock to unlock our bootloader? I would like to test it but unfortunately I'm not sure how to use fastboot. Does anyone want to try?

---------- Post added at 03:06 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:58 PM ----------

Also do we need an unlocked bootloader to install custom roms because kn0x0ut allows us to flash roms and mods without a custom recovery and even though it was made for the Note 3, I tested it on my SM-G730W8 and it works for flashing stuff so could I'm just wondering if we could install a rom to our phone if someone developed one since kn0x0ut should work but idk if we need to unlock our bootloader to actually run the rom.
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] haffinator:
Unlocking/flashing with Fastboot doesn't work. I have tried it, but I had never heard of kn0x0ut until you mentioned it. If someone gives me a rom to test I am willing to test it on my phone. I have "bricked" it several times while trying to develop a boot-loader (with no success of course) and my phone still works so I am not afraid to test this method.
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ninjablackwing:
Try kn0x0ut with a simple mod or tweak to see if it works first. And I'm tempted to try flashing a S4 Mini rom since they have a SoC that is very similar to our variant of the S3 Mini but I'm not 100% sure if our locked bootloader will cause a bootloop or brick it. Here are some links that might help you test it if you want: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSOtD3ZWRmM and http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2550120 Good Luck :)

Btw did you "brick" your phone when you use the fastboot method? Did you have to reflash your firmware with ODIN? And which variant of the SM-G730_ did you test it on?
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Do not flash the rom, you will brick your phone. I'm fairly certain [MENTION=4495609]OliverG96[/MENTION] moved on the S4 Mini, so any dev or anyone willing to learn to pick up development get in touch with him and see if you can help port a working recovery for your device first. Your first action to getting active development would be First achieve root -> Complete stock rom (check if it's available via Kies) -> Custom Recovery (which would probably mean unlocking the bootloader) -> ROMs. Look around in the S4 mini forums for clues and hints on porting a custom recovery.

Link to S4 mini TWRP: https://github.com/OliverG96/android_kernel_samsung_serranoltexx The device tree is still a WIP but look around to see if anyone else has their device tree up!

Link to device tree for msm8930-common devices: https://github.com/CyanogenMod/android_device_samsung_msm8930-common

I recommend that you guys relocate to there, and ask for their assistance, since your phones are extremely similar!

Edit: Or even move the S4, as I believe you guys share the same bootloader? They're still trying to figure out how to unlock the bootloader since the current way is now patched as mentioned by Unjust.
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ninjablackwing:
Well in that case if a dev can port any s4 mini Rom to our phone then we should be able to install it using kn0x0ut and if the locked bootloader doesn't stop us from booting up then we could possibly finally have a custom Rom :D Of course there's still a long way to go and we still don't have a few who can port the Rom but there might be some hope, right?
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] t0ne420:
I also used this method. I just need to know how to flash clockworkMod or something similar.
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Use the search tool next time, heck even skim-reading through this thread will have let you known that there is no custom recovery for your device since your phone's bootloader is locked. There is no current way of unlocking your phone's bootloader, so until that is unlocked, you're out of luck.
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LogicalDash:
I'm reading on gsmforum that the software "Octoplus" can write firmware to this phone. It's commercial though, and it wasn't clear if it allows UNSIGNED firmware.
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ninjablackwing:
I went on the octoplus website and looked up our variant and it said that it can unlock; by unlock do they mean the carrier or the bootloader? Btw don't try to unlock the carrier on the phone, people have had network issues with it after unlocking the carrier.
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
The purpose of octoplus is to unlock the device (remove carrier lock).
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ninjablackwing:
Okay thanks :)
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Also rally up fellow SM-G730 users and get them to sign: http://www.change.org/petitions/samsung-usa-at-t-unlock-the-bootloader-of-the-galaxy-s4-sgh-i337-2

It's a petition for them to unlock the bootloader, which should work on you guys as well (I believe you guys share same kernel as s4 if I'm not mistaken). It might be a long shot, but it's better then waiting around for the talented s4 devs to eventually unlock this device (hopefully).
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pedropenduko:
hello there since there are too many replies and i dont know where to start. can i ask if there is a way to UNLOCK and ROOT the SAMSUNG-SM-G730A????
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mctspr:
1. Unlock via DIRECT Unlock Carrier or Code for Unlock Carrier: YES!!

2. Unlock the Bootloader: No WAY and NOT YET...

3. ROOT or CWM ROMs: Until not solve Bootloader Lock Unlock (Step #2) This is Impossible.

GT-I8190 Chipset Based on ST Ericcson

SM-G730A Qualcomm 8960 Lite (Aka 8930)

SM-G730V Qualcomm 8960 Lite (Aka 8930)

By the way Im looking for a Dead SM-G730V to try and Recover boot with my Medusa Box. Have Boot Recovery for the At&T that might works at least to boot the G730V version into Download Mode to do a Full Flash via Odin and Return it Back to Life!! Im looking to test it for free!! No Charge! Just need a Dead Body of a SM-G730V to try Recover with the SM-G730A Recovery File. This is via JTAG Method.

BRs,

Luis Daniel
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pedropenduko:
the step 1 you mention required a payment right? to get unlock codes ryt

so you saying that there is no free way to unlock the network provider of this unit?
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ieubts:
thee tirmywi

For Step 1, Kingo worked for my AT&T Galaxy s3 mini G730A. I'm new to this forum so it won't let me post links. Search for kingoapp dot com.
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Inert_Production:
Did that work for sim unlock or just root?
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ieubts:
Sorry... not this was just for root.
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Inert_Production:
I've got root, and talk and text working just no data because of the sim lock (I think?) 3g symbol just no connectivity...

edit: Got full 3g working finally!! NICE! VX prepaid. Going to try ST next. Just have to remove the setup wizard to get rid of the non-vz sim notification (hopefully will work)

quick run through on how I did it:

Odin(v3.0.9) to G730VVRUAMI9 if you have the G730VVRUAMI4 version (didn't try G730VVRUAMI4 but if it doesn't work you'll want to do this)

bypass auto activation on language screen in Portrait Mode :

- Tap below the last language,

- Left side - Right Side, Left Side - Right Side

- Volume up Button.

Go to dialer

- ##DMMODE# - enable - make sure you have samsung drivers of course

DFS 14.5.1.0

- make EFS and NV backups on phones

- copy everything in programming from other phone (general, NAM (PRL too), Data, Mobile IP)

- copy nv items 465, 466, 1192, 1194

- copy DMU folder and 10.key file and write to sm-g730v

- hit SIM unlock button on bottom left of general tab (don't think this did anything but go ahead and do it anyway)

- reset, should be all set. Took me forever to get this far. Roms next? Need to learn how to do that stuff..

Once it boots back up go back into ##DMMODE# and disable

- root and uninstall Setup Wizard (not sure since I haven't done it yet but this should take care of the sim notification thing)
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Deonta23:
Bootloader unlock???

Does this unlock the bootloader???
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joetrizeo:
Do not root using 'quick root' 'Chinese root' 'kingo' or 'vroot' as these methods are suspect to ulterior motives and there exist a 100% verified safe and easy way to do it without these programs.

Use this method here.

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

After root, learn (google) how to disable the SDM.apk and fwupgrade.apk update notification applications.
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jdd1777:
Hey. Just wanted to jump in here. I am working on the at&t version on 4.2.2. I have a few Samsung devices and just found this little guy that i gave to my sister. It is completely stock. She actually went and bought the Wal-Mart straight-talk kit and following their simple directions within a few minutes had working talk, data, and text without any sim unlocking. I didn't see any other mention of this in my search for hot-spot mods.If anyone can guide me in the right direction I would be greatly appreciative.
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malloy0:
4.2.2 vs. 4.4.2 haptic feedback? ROM Downgrade?

hello guys,

got a 730A and updated when I first turned it on, I swear it had haptic feedback for all screen touches. I upgraded almost immediately to 4.4.2 and it seems the haptic feedback does not exist for this KK rom.

2 quesitons...

1. Am I crazy? is there some hidden setting for enabling haptic feedback for all screen touches?

2. If no, then I would like to downgrade to 4.2.2 and wondering if anyone has any advice? why you ask? I tried this and got a system failed using ODIN and downgrading.

thanks in advance.

malloy0

P.S. I also have a S4 mini and while the screen is vivid, the speed is great, and it has haptic feedback (using a KK 4.4.4 CM11 custom rom) for all screen touches. it's a tad bigger for my short stocky hands, this the S3 mini G730A is the ticket for me.
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] omegaflare:
Bah. I got the 730A version. Bootloader is locked and no one was able to crack it. It doesn't matter... I am going to get a different phone later on.
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ghostwheel:
I used the thread mentioned, on my 4.2.2 device, and all seems to have gone well. I have root! Very nice.

Did anyone try to use the same method on 4.4.2? I'm afraid to update, because I don't want to lose root....

But moon reader won't run, and says "ROM of this device has a fatal bug, it's included older version of android support library (v4) in the framework

or class path..." does anyone know what this is about? I like moonreader, but I like root even more.

Did anyone try http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2558330, kn0x0ut? It seems to be an automated

method if installing a rom on a device without using the bootloader. Basically, I think just overwriting files - so

it seems to replace all but kernel (and probably modem). But I don't know which rom I would use...
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ghostwheel:
4G/LTE

Just a small additional piece of info.

I'm using my phone on ultra mobile, which is basically T-mobile, I think. The default mode seemed to be 4G/LTE, and was VERY slow.

There seems to be no way to switch the data mode to 2G or 3G.

To switch the mode, you can do the following: dial *#*#4636#*#*, then device information, and chose "GSM auto(PRL)", which

will chose just 4G, not LTE, which seems to work much faster on ultra mobile.
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sveris:
You say Kingo worked for you on your SM-G730A for AT&T. Which OS was on your phone when you started: 4.2.2 or 4.4.2? Also, if you started with 4.4.2, which baseband and kernel did you have? My phone has the kernel dated July 24th, 2014.

---------- Post added at 01:56 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:53 PM ----------

BTW, which carrier are you using now? Even an unlocked G730A works just fine on Cricket and H2O Wireless because AT&T is the parent company.
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ghostwheel:
I started with 4.2.2, and am still there. Mine was sold as 'unlocked', and I'm using it on ultra mobile, which I think belongs to T-mobile.
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ghostwheel:
Just a bit more info for this almost dead thread.

I'm pretty sure our phone, except for physical screen size, is identical to samsung i8730. So roms for that phone could

work. Here is a really good thread for that phone: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2285898

It might be possible to install Cyanogen 10.1 on a 4.2.2 firmware using kn0x0ut....
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kevinreid1:
So any way to get Bluetooth Tethering working with Stock tether widget

So any way to get Bluetooth Tethering working with Stock tether widget, I am still on 4.2.2 bought as unlocked from eBay. Stock widget just as wi-fi tether and USB no Bluetooth tether, I have several Samsung phones including s4 mini i9192 running 4.4.2 rooted. I want to debloat this device and use it on my straight talk tablet plan, really want bluetooth tether working... thanks for any help and links
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sveris:
Have you rooted your unlocked G730A, yet? If so, do the WiFi hotspot and USB tethering options work for you? Which carrier are you using right now?
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kevinreid1:
I am using Straight talk and haven't rooted it yet.