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[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] gregou:
Hi !

Thanks for your hard work ! It's very well appreciated !

I was just wondering, is it possible for you tu set the 20mpx with the 16/9 format and still in superior auto ?

As i think the 4/3 format is kinda lame... :(

Thanks again and keep going on !
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] KWOKSFUNG:
I think... this is limited by hardware. or is it??
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] Derpinson:
is there a way for me to see if it realy is using 20mp?
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] Celestial Fury:
In 4.2, which produces better shots, Superior Auto 20MP or Manual 20MP?
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] Derpinson:
Depends how good you are at manually setting up the camera
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] SleemLDJ:
It would be really nice of Sony if we can take 20mp and have an option to select 4:3 or 16:9 in superior auto mode.

That's gonna be beast.
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] rambo420:
+1
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] diego9016:
Take the pic, go to gallery, select the pic, go to properties and there you can see the dimensions of the pic.
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] Vaith:
They can't do this... Hardware is here the problem... Eh...
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] rambo420:
Thanx, working for my Z1.
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] Mi|enko:
But they could make it 20MP and make the viewfinder crop it to widescreen, so that the picture is actually bigger than what's in the viewfinder. That would give the illusion of widescreen just to fill the screen. That's how the Nexus 5 camera works.
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] shahzaib.khan:
This is only for 4.3? I Want this in 4.2.2
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] Celestial Fury:
It works for 4.2.2. I have it installed. :)
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] shahzaib.khan:
Wow awesome. I want to install this mod. Should i need to follow the instruction from OP?

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I tried this.. But the result after installing this mod is become worst :s. The quality is really not good. do u feel any good difference?
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] TagEHeuer:
I also had the same, I couldn't see any difference apart from it getting worse. Will keep trying though, may take it off and put it back on, etc.
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] SleemLDJ:
This is an awesome mod. However I think it causes purple flares to appear on photos. I am not sure what's causing it.

But when I take a picture in SA mode and Manual at same 20 MP to compare, the SA version has purple around it.
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] bogdan wst:
I have the same purple flares in 20 MP SA and also a lot of noise. The shots taken in 20 MP in Manual Mode are way better.
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] gioiellino:
is possible have 20mp in 16:9 ????
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] bogdan wst:
I don't think so. I think it's a hardware limitation.
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] guybrush2099:
you can use pro capture, camera zoom fx and the other top apps

I shot 16/9 20mpx (about) without problems (obviously it's a 4:3 cropped version of 20mpx shots)

so It's a stock software limitation

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[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] slonn:
Can't seem to get this to work. It's enabled in xposed and the phone was rebooted. The phone is running iHackers minimal stock 1.1. When I open the camera app via the dedicated button it opens up in superior auto mode.

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[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] sea2605:
Would be really great to have 13MP (Z) / 20MP (Z1) in 16:9-LiveView !

Guess that many are like me and wouldn't care if some pixels are cut off in LiveView (as long as the ratio is 16:9 during LiveView and the resulting image has 13 MP)!

Besides that: I like the Xperia Camera-App

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My thread about optimizing battery life:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2382712
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] Hanozy:
Is it 20MP when it's opened in superior auto mode? If so then it works perfectly fine.
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] fer2503:
No possibility to make a xposed module or other to set the time exposure control
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] slonn:
No, it isn't. It's 8MP on superior auto mode that opens.
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] paullu:
if i want go back to normal

how do i need to do?

thanks
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] bogdan wst:
Untick the module in Xposed installer, reboot your phone and then uninstall the apk.
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] stenbergs:
Xperia Z1 Compact

Hey, did anyone try this on the Z1 Compact?

I am guessing the camera app is probably the same so a good chance it would work, right? Or am I completely wrong?

Cheers.
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] vaio-sti:
8MP for superauto

Hello.

Does anyone know how to enable 4:3 8MP in superauto mode?

I really like 4:3 20MP superauto, but sometimes I prefer 4:3 8MP for zoom with smaller file size.
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] EazyVG:
Thanks for the Tweak, works as stated, though there are few small bugs in the app after this, but nothing that big to be bothered with. I wonder why Sony didn't make it an option, except that files are larger and sadly hardware only supports 4:3 ratio. People who understand photography:

- Is after all a pic shot in 20MP SuperAuto better than 8MP SmartAuto?

I am asking 'cause I think that i heard/read somewhere that in default 8MP SmartAuto it superimposes two images - lighter and darker and gives the final shot. Basically from what I understand, when I shoot 20MP I will have a bigger resolution with more detail picture, while if I shoot 8MP, I will have a lower resolution picture but will have less noise in the overall image quality due to downsampling, camera still use the most of the sensor and doing "oversampling"
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] HellRoot:
It should work.. It worked on my z...and z1
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] chunlianghere:
try to take a pic with this 20mp superiorauto at nite. it comes out alot of purple around the pic. the iso is 6400. :eek:

it turns out to be more worse in 20mp.

http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2591471&stc=1&d=1392947754
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] Emorihj:
Same here dude.. I guess it would be perfect if 13mp or 16mp SA mode.
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] guybrush2099:
great mod but beware, 8mpx get better quality than 20 ;)

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[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] EazyVG:
I hope someone will import the 15.5MP 16:9 SA from the announced Z2, with all the goodies it offers, best surely the whole Cam app. That would be awesome as 20MP at times is not giving the best possible and 15.5MP downscaling algorithm could be the real deal,
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] maid:
xposed

I have installed xposed and the camera app.

Can you please explain what else I have to do to get it to work (sorry newb)

Will it still work after the upcoming update.
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] KWOKSFUNG:
Yo~ this mod is not functional on stock 4.4

any update?
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] papzi57:
Agree...

On XZ1C KitKat doesn't work this modul.

We need update.

Please!
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] John.D..:
Are you planning module 4.4? We really need it :)

Incidentally 4.3 with Z1 Xperia Z1 Compact all works
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] AndroPlus:
The bool I used has no effect on 4.4 and editing smali-side is needed.

It will be difficult and not worth because we have aspect ratio setting on 4.4.

20MP makes more noise than 8MP...
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] Hani88:
it's worth believe me.. especially in outdoor shots.. hope that you may change your mind :)
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] KWOKSFUNG:
please make it anyway bro :crying::crying:

I beg u :crying::crying: :good::good:
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] papzi57:
Other 3th party photo app (like ZOOM-FX) can take 20 MP photo without noise.

So try it please...
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] arfan.chatha:
kitkat update

Please can you do this for kitkat
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] Giorgi Bzarashvili:
i install this superior auto on 20 mp and it's working fine
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] papzi57:
We happy...

Phone modell and android ver? :confused:
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] John98Zakaria:
Working Fine on Xperia ZR
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] slonn:
The new camera for the Z2 software is leaked and contains an option for 15.5 mpx 16:9 in manual mode . Would you be able to port that to superior auto? Many thanks

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[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] olokos:
Link pls

Wysłane z mojego C6903 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] eMhaa:
any update for 4.4?

thanks in advance
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] olokos:
Unfortunately nope. Ryo said that he won't do it which kind of makes the feel of the camera a bit worse for me.

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[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] lzy0702:
How to make it work on Android 4.4 system, such as 14.3.A.0.757?
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] StringDestroyer:
KitKat 4.4 update for Z1 have 15.5mpx in 16:9! :good:
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] SYNERGY6:
Also looking for a Kit Kat update.

Any chance OP will consider updating this for us?

Thank you!
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] CM17X:
He said he won't update it.

Enviado desde mi C6906 mediante Tapatalk
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] KWOKSFUNG:
Is some1 else going to make it anyway??
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] AndroPlus:
Chocolatetrain found the way to make 4.4 superior auto to 20MP + 15MP, so I updated the module.

Thanks for Chocolatetrain's work!
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] lontu:
Hence one needn't to download and apply Chocolatetrain's mod if used this xposed module? :good:

Anyway thanks to Chocolatetrain and You... :good:
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] HellRoot:
The module does not work for 4.4 roms
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] lontu:
Really, then what this line meaning in the OP ?
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] HellRoot:
I was probably not paying attention... You are right :)
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] slonn:
Excellent work! No bother on Z1 compact running 757

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[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] gregbradley:
[MENTION=5169444]RyokoN[/MENTION] are we to expect a setting for changing between 20 and 15 mp?
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] Chocolatetrain:
Thats what this module does :)
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] gregbradley:
OK, in which case its not working for me

No setting appears in the SA to change between 15MP AND 20 MP using the xposed module

I will try your flashable zip to check
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] slonn:
I don't see an option either. SA is 15 mpx by default. Not a big deal...

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[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] Chocolatetrain:
Flash my mod then enable this module, also in SA, isn't there an option for 4:3 and 16:9? They are 20mp and 15mp.
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] slonn:
There is, thanks :)

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[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] Chocolatetrain:
No problem ;)
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] gregbradley:
Hmm, why do I need both. If I flash your mod, surely I don't need the xposed module. And if I use the xposed module I don't need your mod.

On a personal note I would prefer to use Xposed as its easier to activate and deactivate if I need. I know this is your work and I already expressed thanks in your thread.

I was just expecting an option in settings in SA that would say 20MP and 15 MP

So far I have not noticed a difference in the settings.

One question? If I take a picture on 20MP how many MB should the picture be, I know I can work it out, but my heads full of alcohol at the moment...

My pics are about 4.5MB... is that 20MP?
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] Chocolatetrain:
Haha yeah, and I didnt bother to do that but ill try to include it in my next version, also, mine are 3mb -4.5 ish
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] AndroPlus:
Select "4:3" to use 20MP, and "16:9" to use 15MP in "Aspect ratio".

I updated the module to change them to "20MP(4:3)" and "15MP(16:9)".

As I said before, the quality of picture will be worse than 8MP thanks to Sony's technology.

You can check resolution in QuickPic. (Select the picture -> Details -> Resolution)
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] luis4ever:
It depens the settings you have. If you are on 20 Mpx you photos should be no less than 3 Mb(for ISO 50), above 5 Mb(ISO AUTO) or always bigger than 7.5-8 Mb if you use ISO 400 or 800. I have some photos that are about 9-10 Mb. Also, if you use other camera apps you can see photos up to 25 Mb(FV5).
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] Ashray_Vk:
Does this xposed module include the 100% jpeg quality mod too?
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] slonn:
Can you post some pics that show the difference between 8 and 15 mpx? I can't see a difference in quality. Tks

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[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] AndroPlus:
When I take pics with 15MP, ISO always become higher than 8MP and it creates noise.

Maybe it can be reduced by some settings or photographing techniques, but I don't want to be bothered...
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] XDAarc2011:
Oh no, Camera FC!

Please upload someone semcameraui.apk odexed from latest .757 firmware!

THANKS

Or a flashable zip file!
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] lontu:
PFA the stock odex camera with media_profiles.xml. It contains all the files replaced by the 20mp mod...Recovery Flashable.. :)

Please clean data of camera after reboot...
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] mikerosas:
Cool, this works fine in STOCK 4.4.2 ROOT 14.3.A,0.757
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] John.D..:
The module is great, we are glad that you took for it! :)

But I found a few bugs ... when I do photos in 16:9 aspect ratio without the flash shoe and light The image is a kind of "compressed"

With flash all okay

Also in 4:3 as all good with light or without
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] zyclops1:
Can you add 8mp option also??? :cool:
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] mnsk:
+1 This way we could compare photos more easily.
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] luis4ever:
Do you really think Z1 is made for shooting in manual mode? Just compare this photos I've taken 5 minutes ago and compare them. The first one is auto and second is manual.
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] AndroPlus:
I tried to add 8MP, but only two resolution are shown and if I change resolution to 20MP(4:3) and 8MP(4:3), camera force closed...

I updated to v2.2 and added settings to select the resolution.

20MP(4:3)+15MP(16:9)

20MP(4:3)+8MP(16:9)

15MP(16:9)+8MP(4:3)

Please select only one option.
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] mnsk:
Is it possible to have two resolutions both of 16:9 in 15MP as well as in 8MP?
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] AndroPlus:
No, camera force closes if there is only one aspect ratio.
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] mnsk:
Okay thanks!...also in the next update please include the option to remove the launcher icon. :)
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] zyclops1:
20MP
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] zyclops1:
15MP
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] zyclops1:
8MP stock.
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] benson621:
what mode should i choose if i am using xperia z (not z1)?

thanks
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] AndroPlus:
Any option is OK (it detects android version).

I'll change description to avoid confusion.
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] 7sen:
Camera stop with last update
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] mnsk:
Sometimes i am getting flat picture when shooting without flash in 15MP 16:9

Edit: Only getting flat pics when camera in auto low light mode.
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] John.D..:
Yes, I get this too, but the author did not respond ...
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] nikc0069:
I've had this once. But only once. Fortunately you can just turn off the module when it is night time :)
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] donalgodon:
Does this work with the Xperia Z2?
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] Alhaddad:
Thanks.. Works great on Xperia Z2
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] daymon:
In my Z2 don't work
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] pottyvick:
doesnt work on my z1s
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] andywright1982:
Does this work with timeshift and 4k recording mod installed?
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] Chocolatetrain:
Yes.
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] Alex.khine:
Will this mod works on Z2?
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] daymon:
Doesn't work on Z2 rooted and deodexed

Thanks
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] AndroPlus:
Please make sure you check only one option in 20MP's settings and upload Xposed log (Xposed Installer -> Logs).

It works on my Z2...
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] daymon:
Works. I have deleted camera app data and works fine.

Thanks
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] kaswan:
Thnx
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] alesolbe:
It works great in my c9603 with 4.4.4 firm, even with 4k mod installed. Regards
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] dwipen:
Does it work on S3

I installed Xposed framework and downloaded this module. But it does not work in Samsung S3

I selected one option only and even rebooted the device, but it still doesnt work at all.

Is there anything wrong ?? Has anyone tried?

Regards,

Dwipen

http://dwipenkh.blogspot.in
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] alesolbe:
Dude, this mod is only for xperia z1 devices. It seems you are lost jejeje
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] DrearierJester1:
I think this is partially broken on new FW (.314) for Z2. Check the image. Taken with superior auto 15mp 16:9

The image photo dimensions seems to be very long.
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] negeri:
Is it possible to mod superior auto to 3 megapixel?
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] jaffa1980:
Is it possible to mod the manual mode for scene access at 20mpix? I.e. Night firework document etc
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] HellRoot:
It actually works for some other xperia devices also :)

But yeah the s3 is not supported
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] ferdroyd:
Z2 (.314)

Works perfect for me after a couple of restarts. Thanks a lot.
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] MichaelWT:
Works for me, but the photo quality is not better than 20mp manual mode.

I did a comparison on a tripod and this is a 100% crop out of camera, side by side.

[IMG="20mp 4:3 compare"]http://i.imgur.com/ao2dPVI.jpg[/IMG]
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] Miketenggala:
Is it working on z2?
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] daymon:
Yesss
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] Wiltron:
Is there a way to make it save the original non-HDR version, when using the Superior Auto (which usually uses HDR)?

Sometimes HDR doesn't come out as planned, and the chance for a photo could be lost..

I use the Xposed variant, but if this could be added, I'll gladly buy the PlayStore edition as thanks :)
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] phobos_1984:
it is working on my ZR, but it broke my front camera. Does anybody else has this probem?
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] atti_mac:
Xperia Z?

You guys said itis working on Xperia Z. 4.2

I downloaded the apk, installed it. Opened and got a setting to 20mp+8mp. Opened the Xposed - Modules, and checked the 20MP Superior Auto.

Re-stared the device and went to camera settings, still 12mp is the higher what it shows. What is wrong?
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] abo hani:
Working good mate :D

Zoom is better now , but 20mp look like a 14mp ._.

I Think its need a little improve :P ( Xposed Module )
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] atti_clearw:
ok, so anyone can help me why is doesn't work on mine?
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] mihu84:
Thank you, it works
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] atti_clearw:
works on what? Not 4.2.2 Sony Xperia Z ...
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] jasonseye:
works perfect on Z2, no 15mp 16:9 picture ratio problem for me, thx dude!
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] atti_mac:
I guess I will give up, nobody wants to answer...
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] jcsy:
So the video recorded would be 4k or 1080 using this mod, superior auto

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[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] tatww:
Kitkak 4.4.2 if you can
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] mosespl:
I miss option 8mpx16:9 and 15mpix 16:9 is there any chance to have this two option together?
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] cas_vis95:
Does it work for Z1 Compact?
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] mosespl:
Yes
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] kulguy:
Does anyone notice distortion when taking pictures night mode with this module enabled?
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] spida_singh:
Works on Z3 compact :)

Sent from my Xperia Z2
[Xperia Z1 Themes and Apps] DarkNate34:
No, I am using this mod for while I don't have anny issues. Perhaps your Camera lense cover on the back is scratched or something?

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Are you stupid? Comparing Auto-Mode to Manual-Mode?

Of course Manual-Mode is better, you get the option to pick the lowest ISO setting possible and of course fine tune other settings to get the best picture quality possible. Auto-Mode tends to select higher ISO settings, Auto-Mode is meant for people who wants a quick snap without the hassle to fine tune the settings and options. I use auto-mode for daylight purposes and the noise level is pretty low so therefore ISO must have been automatically reduced. I use manual-mode for low light scenarios to get the best picture quality. Unfortunately my phone is at the service centre at the moment, so I couldn't show you the comparisons. And the images I have right now are too big in size to upload as I am on a limited connection at the moment. I shall send them to you in PM if you wish.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] duffycoug:
I recently installed the update 4.3 for my phone, which blocked the only thing I use the phone for free HOTSPOT. I tried to go back to 4.1.2 and obviously messed up somewhere along the way. Presently I can boot to download screen and recovery, but NOTHING works. Anything I try to install I get an error message. Currently, when I try to boot I get "System software not authorized by Verizon Wireless has been found on your phone. Please turn off your phone and go to the nearest Verizon Wireless store for help." Don't want to do that, since they already told me they will not revert back to previous software version.

I have Odin 3.09 installed, USB driver for my phone installed and downloaded multiple tar and md5 files that are the correct ones for my phone. When I try to install I get FAILED! every time. I am putting it in the PDA slot, with proper check marks.

Please help me, I will give additional details as you see fit, don't want to clog up the thread with everything I tried, like unlocking bootloader, installing custom recovery, etc.

I'll be here all day, hopefully I can get some quick responses.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] duffycoug:
63 views but no replies? Maybe I'm in the wrong place? Is there anyone here who can help or point me to another forum?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Heavywater88:
This is a GS3 correct? Did you unlock the bootloader? if you didn't unlock the bootloader then you will get this message. I had the same issue with my girlfriends SGS3 on verizon.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] duffycoug:
I followed the EXACT directions that were posted...if flashing VRALEC bootchain unlocks the bootloader than yes. I followed them step by step.

The good news is though, I finally gave up and hit accept on the software update and figured I'd just pay the extra $20 for the hotspot that was free on 4.1.2, but to my surprise the update failed. I still have my 4.1.2, my free hotspot and everything functions. Whatever I did messed up my phone enough to block the update, so I'm happy. Pretty crazy though that the methods followed to the T didn't work over and over again. I simply cannot root my phone no matter what I try. I'd love for someone to physically have my phone and try it with me present.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pateld:
give this a shot for verizon s3: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2581166. It will provide you with directions on how to flash the stock recovery and bootloader. My S3 would not turn on at all until I tried this method.