yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] enewman17:
Pheww I'm glad your back up and running. I can't see why updating vs. restoring would be any different. All I know is it sucks, wish I could do more testing on that but I can't.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] imcol:
Any difference between the Tar and CWM file?

Also, has anyone successfully used the tar file with a 4.3 MJB bootloader?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] mrhaley30705:
Well, enewman tested it before putting it (the tar) up. And a page or two back someone else used it. But, and pay attention, this was a stock restore, not an upgrade from previous versions.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] vdub804:
this file "http //www androidfilehost com/ fid=23329332407587723" bricked my at&t S3. it's completely unresponsive, no charging animations, recovery nor download screens! plugging it to my laptop yields no audible sounds, so yea I guess I'll be up all nite trying to figure this crap out :highfive: yaay me lol
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] imcol:
xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2549068 <-- Follow that guide to unbrick
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] vdub804:
you sir are the man!!! that link needs to be added to the op. this was the only thing that got my brick up and running again.:laugh:
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] imcol:
Glad to help! :good:
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] garbageguy:
BIG THANK YOU to enewman17 & theramsey3

this was the solution to all my bootloop and misflash problems, worked perfectly ! i had twrp 2.6.3.0 and restoring a backup from it got me stuck at the at&t logo. installing twrp 2.7.0.0 gave me bootloops and at this point i needed a solution that worked and this was it ! i'm adding the steps i followed to get this working on my phone (using twrp) and hope this can be of use to someone else.

you need odin 3.07: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1722686

you need samsung usb drivers: http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/SGH-I747MBAATT

you need the stock image by enewman17: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=50551942&postcount=1

you need twrp 2.6.3.1: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=50576195&postcount=36

- make sure the phone is charged at 100%

- copy the stock image 'ATT_I747_UCUEMJB_StockRestore_2282014.zip' to your sdcard and insert it in the phone

- boot the phone into download mode (volume down + home button + power button), once in download mode, let them go then press volume up

- launch odin 3.07 as administrator

- in odin, use the pda box to load up twrp custom recovery 'openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.1-d2att.tar'

- make sure the options 'f.reset' and 'auto reboot' are UN-checked

- connect the phone to your computer via usb cable until odin recognizes it (should say 'Added!!')

- flash the recovery (start) and when done, it will say reset, but just unplug the usb cable and take out the battery from the phone

- put the battery back in, boot into custom recovery: volume up + home button + power button and release power button and then the other two once inside recovery

- install the stock image while in recovery:binstall -> storage: micro sdcard -> 'ATT_I747_UCUEMJB_StockRestore_2282014.zip' -> swipe to confirm flash

- once the stock image is installed, shut down the phone (home -> reboot -> power off); if you are asked to install supersu at this time and you wish to root your phone, do it - once done the phone will power off

- boot into stock recovery: volume up + home button + power button and release power button and then the other two once inside recovery (should say 'android system recovery' in red at the top)

- do a factory reset (use volume keys to select 'wipe data/factory reset' and use power button to select it)

- reboot the system (this will take at least 3 minutes stuck on at&t logo, and the blue light will turn off when almost there)

enjoy :)

note: if you are having flashing issues, consider using a better quality usb cable (such as the one that came with the device) or a different usb port directly on your computer (ie NOT external usb hub)
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] enewman17:
Please only use Odin 3.0.7 http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1722686

Make sure (Auto Reboot) and (F. Reset Time) are checked. Uncheck anything else that might be checked.

Check and load the (I747UCUEMJB_2024954_REV04_user_low_ship.tar.md5) file in the PDA slot.

Start Flash and wait till it the phone reboots.

*DO NOT FLASH THE ODIN.tar IF YOU ARE NOT ON UCUEMJB FIRMWARE. IT WILL CAUSE A SOFT BRICK AND IS VERY DIFFICULT TO RECOVER FROM. THIS ODIN.tar CAN ONLY BE FLASHED TO RESTORE MJB. DO NOT USE TO DOWNGRADE OR UPDATE*

Flash this in custom recovery first if you are on a previous firmware version. Previous versions are, UCALEM, UCALG1, UCDLK3, UCDMG2, UCUEMJ2

UCUEMJB bootloaders and modem.

http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23269279319197285

I747UCUEMJB 4.3 Odin flashable tar. Extract (I747UCUEMJB_2024954_REV04_user_low_ship.tar.md5) from zip prior to flashing with Odin.

http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407590581
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] aaki_rocker:
thanks a lot sir.

but the download fails for me after sometime.

can we have a torrent please ? :fingers-crossed:
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] enewman17:
magnet:?xt=urn:btih:1859822016DC22E.../announce&tr=udp://tracker.ccc.de:80/announce
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] aaki_rocker:
you are the man sir. :good:

thanks so much.. :)
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] ladd76:
Bootloop

Greetings,

I attempted to install your ROM through CWM 6.0.4.7 recovery and it failed during the installation. More like crashed as I did not get an error message or have the robot fall over. After this happened my galaxy s3 started bootlooping. During the bootloop I could still see the cyanogen mod icon present which I thought was strange as I had done a full wipe/factory reset/system format before attempting to install your ROM. I have been flashing ROM's for over a year but still learning. Anyway I got back into CWM recovery and attempted to wipe user data/factory reset again to make sure I had a clean install before making a 2nd attempt and I was able to wipe both caches no problem but when I attempt to do factory reset it crashes. I thought maybe it was the recovery so I flashed TWRP through ODIN and tried to factory reset and it also crashes.

I am still able to access download mode and get into custom recoveries but I am not sure what to do now. I have attempted to flash back to CM 11 and Task 650 4.4 but I receive status 7 errors. I have not been able to locate a stock restore tar files for 4.3 as all I have read is that 4.3 was an OTA and there is no tar file for it. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] enewman17:
There are two different restores one is for twrp and the other is for the newest cwm. For whatever reason the two recoveries format data differently. Fact my script will format everything so you don't have to.

Here is the tar file I made as well http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=52341560

Can flash that with Odin.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] ladd76:
Thanks

Thank you Enewman17! I was finally able to solve my situation by re-flashing newest CWM and re-installing my bootloader. Your ROM shouldnt have downgraded it so perhaps the install failed due to a crash or whatnot and there was a corrupted file. I will try with the tar file next time around and see how that goes!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] david240894:
Anyone thats install android 4.3 ucuemjb, the internal memory (sdcard) is located on /storage/emulated/0? please check this.

Enviado desde mi SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 mediante Tapatalk
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] mrhaley30705:
Yes, it is also located in /data/media/0.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] david240894:
You use titanium backup why when i try to backup my data show the message of the directory of copy isnt available

And i install xposed framework and the same error show.

The apps dont access to the internal memory why?

View attachment 2731548

Enviado desde mi SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 mediante Tapatalk
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] mrhaley30705:
Menu on the phone, preferences, scroll down to backup location. Select detect folder, choose entire device. It should find your folder. Select your folder, then on the bottom right select use this folder
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] rob_z11:
I tried this, and you can add me as the 3rd phone to brick. I tried old 4.1 tar, but phone is going through the boot cycle.

After using tar above, phone went through cwm animation, and dead. I may let it charge over night, and see what happens. I can't thank you enough for everything you do for s3 owners. This is just unfortunate event.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] JayRolla:
Thanks for this. Just upgraded to the HTC m8 and this helped me sell my old device
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] v1ral:
Okay great thread but I have questions. Some may be off topic:).

1. Coming from an aokp Rom then moved to s3Rx, I want to revert back to stock in hopes to clean up my internal storage. Can this Rom do it, or should I just go ahead and Odin?

2. *off topic perhaps* if I flash this can I still retain root? I don't have much experience with Odin, and I forgot how I rooted in the first place.

Will this work:

Flash Rom but don't reboot.

Maybe have a flashable recovery in my sd card and flash that.

I know may not work at all or even make any sense at all, but is there an absolute easy method to get root.

I guess that's it for now

Thanks for the great thread and giving ppl hope!!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] gabrielcab:
Thanks for this work. I install it but my wifi is not working.

edit:

Did the restore again, now the wifi is back.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] CYRAXDroid:
So do we still follow the op for restoring the phone back to stock. I'm seeing some people talking about the tar file not working. I have the att s3 and I would like to go back to stock as possible and if so can you get the ota updated from att.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] infamous916:
Im looking for a rom that allows me to use the dialer to factory unlock anyone know of one?

S3 att

Sent from a 4.4.2 TW Note 2. Jealous?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] jhunkab:
I was able to access service menu only in UCDLK3 rom - last full stock release. Look in Sammobile for full stock version or search xda for root66_ATT_I747UCDLK3.tar.md5. I don't know if the custom Rom made on that version would work or not.

Be careful if you have MJB boot loader - you will brick your phone if you try to overwrite it with older boot loader.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] PensFan66:
Im running AOKP 4.4.2 -- Can I flash this to take me back to Stock 4.3??

Thanks!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] CYRAXDroid:
OK so just pretty much this whole thread. Now do you need to do the odin and flash the tar cause I saw E took it down, but on page 23 its mentioned to use odin and flash but im guessing thats for user who have D/L the tar fie before it was taken down and now its made in a flashable zip. Soooo if I D/L the flasable zip in the OP I can just go into recovery flash the zip and in recovery still do a wipe for factory reset?

I just want to make sure that if I read right for the steps to use I dont have to go through the "bricks" that were mentioned through out the thread. I do have the at&t i747 and want to go back.

Thanks for any advice.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] enewman17:
That's correct just flash the zip from the op in twrp or cwm. Make sure you grab the right version because the new cwm uses 5 args to format, so it will just fail when it gets to formatting the /system. The script will also data reset but it's always good to do it again.

A few pages back I uploaded a new tar file.... I flashed it on mine and all went well.... I don't know if it's because I was already on mjb, I just don't know what caused the bricks. Either way the zips do the same thing plus they reset the flash counter.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] CYRAXDroid:
I have twrp 2.6.3.1 so im guessing thats good enough,also my device is 4.3 i747UCEMJB (at&T) . And what I did was D/L step 1 on the OP Downloads:

TWRP and CWM 6.0.4.5 http://www.mediafire.com/download/30...re_2282014.zip

MD5: 739f9cf2d0eb570ec7d18146d5e4a45f

So I dont have to go through odin if I dont want to because I saw that on page 23 in one of you reply you have it I mean it gets reset to stock if you just flash the zip or go through odin if we d/l the tar file?

And so from here on out if anything we can still get the OTA updates if any are coming out..
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] CYRAXDroid:
how long does it take to flash im sitting at the samsung galaxy s3 logo.. its been like 5mins
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] elcocolo50:
Hi Cirax check the post #227 its work for me when I use the files on op post I think I brick my phone but I find the post 227 follow instruction and work very good for me.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] CYRAXDroid:
So I did D/L the files in post #226 and the tar file from #227 from E. And What I did was just flash the twrp in odin 3.07 and flashed the flashable zip thats in the OP.

At first I just d/l the zip in the op and thought you can just flash it, it just got stuck at the samsung galaxy s3 logo not the att one. Waited 17 mins and nothing.

But I never flashed the .tar file, do you have to flash the tar file.?

But over all thanks E for this thread and once again the effort and support. Also garbageguy thanks for giving a detail report on what you did. A+..
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] elcocolo50:
You have to follow instructions from post 227 I have same problem than you before. Now my phone is working good.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] CYRAXDroid:
Understandable which I did and its working fine.:good:
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] designfears:
Can you post an version without the bootloader? It's an unnecessary risk to flash it unless you desperately need it.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] enewman17:
Hmmm, I could... obviously. but that was kinda the point of the restore.

This is all I would do, so I'm just going to tell you what to do so I don't have to upload it.

Needed: Zip utility... 7zip and Notepad++

open the zip archive, no need to unzip it.

pull out META-INF/google/android/updater-script

open updater-script with Notepad++

delete:

ui_print("

[*] Restoring stock firmware");

run_program("/tmp/dd", "if=/tmp/sbl1.mbn", "of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p2");

run_program("/tmp/dd", "if=/tmp/sbl2.mbn", "of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p3");

run_program("/tmp/dd", "if=/tmp/sbl3.mbn", "of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p4");

run_program("/tmp/dd", "if=/tmp/aboot.mbn", "of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p5");

run_program("/tmp/dd", "if=/tmp/rpm.mbn", "of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p6");

run_program("/tmp/dd", "if=/tmp/tz.mbn", "of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p8");

delete("/tmp/sbl1.mbn");

delete("/tmp/sbl2.mbn");

delete("/tmp/sbl3.mbn");

delete("/tmp/aboot.mbn");

delete("/tmp/rpm.mbn");

delete("/tmp/tz.mbn");

Save file and replace it in the zip.

At this point it will no longer flash the bootloaders.

you may choose to delete the bootloaders from the zip but won't be necessary.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] CYRAXDroid:
All is working really good after this restore. Now if I wanted to I can get factory updates..? Or go into the system settings and do an update there if there is one.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] enewman17:
I hope so but can't tell you that for sure.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] CYRAXDroid:
All good. I mean then phone is what 2 yrs+
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] zhangla:
My I747 is on CM 11 ROM (4.4.2 Kitkat). Will this help me to downgrade to ATT stock ROM? I heard 4.4.2 has a unique bootloader that prevents downgrades. Will this clear that bootloader to enable downgrades? Thanks.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] enewman17:
No it will actually install the new bootloader so downgrading will not be possible if you use this to restore your i747.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] zhangla:
Sorry I am confused... Is this "new bootloader" the stock bootloader of AT&T? If so, what version of Android does it support? 4.4+ only? 4.3+ only? or lower version?

All I am trying to do is to get on an AT&T stock ROM. Because the highest Android version AT&T supports now is 4.3, that means everything is a "downgrade" for me.

Thanks.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] enewman17:
Yes this is the newest att 4.3 bootloader and Rom. Bootloader will work with all roms but older stuff before 4.3 will probably have broken Wi-Fi. After flashing this you can no longer flash older bootloaders, will brick you phone. Modems are ok to flash. I suggest using one of the recovery zips before using the Odin tar I made .
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] zhangla:
Now I understand :)

Thanks for the tips. I plan to just use the CWM zip to flash. If that brings me to 4.3 stock ROM, I will be super happy!

Thanks again!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] zhangla:
I tried using the CWM zip to flash. However, I got an error below:

Installing: /storage/sdcard1/install/ATT_I747_UCUEMJB_StockRestore_2282014.zip

Finding update package...

Opening update package...

Installing update...

assertfailed: getprop("ro.bootloader")=="I747UCALEM" || getprop("ro.bootloader")=="I747UCALG1" || getprop("ro.bootloader")=="I747UCDLK3" || getprop("ro.bootloader")=="I747UCDMG2" || getprop("ro.bootloader")=="I747UCUEMJ2" || getprop("ro.bootloa

E:Error in /storage/sdcard1/install/ATT_I747_UCUEMJB_StockRestore_2282014.zip

(Status 7)

Installation aborted.

Here is how my phone info looks like before the restore flash:

---------- Post added at 02:40 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:55 PM ----------

Finally I got back to 4.3 stock ROM with the odin method.

However, the counter is still 5, and warranty bit is 1. I am OK because I do not plan to return the phone or sell it. So I am happy!

Thanks!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] enewman17:
Cool glad you got it back to stock... The Odin tar won't reset the flash count and there is no way to reset the warranty bit. But the zip failed because you must have been on a really old bootloader that I did not include in the bootloader check so it failed. It was for your protection, even though you were on the newest modem.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] coolgids:
Sorry if I ask a dumb question

I'm from 4.1.1 i747UCDLK3. Can I Install stock odin from these directly?

Thx
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] mrhaley30705:
I wouldn't use it to upgrade, simply to restore after you've upgraded.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] coolgids:
Can you help me with the link to upgrade? I can't find it anywhere..

:(
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] mrhaley30705:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2387423
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] proaudiosoft:
Restored- ATT Official Unlock code not working

Any help would be greatly appreciated. I did a factory reset on my Unrooted i747 s3 because I got a new note 3, and wanted to sell the s3. After the factory reset it was hanging at the att boot logo, after several failed attempts to boot I decided to install this via odin. the phone rebooted fine, I sold it to a lady wanting to use it on t-moble's network. I told her I would have an unlock code soon. I put in a request and got the code from att. the code was tried twice, but it does not work. could this firmware be keeping the device from unlocking? isn't it official firmware? any help greatly appreciated

---------- Post added at 11:47 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:19 AM ----------

Any help would be greatly appreciated. I did a factory reset on my Unrooted i747 s3 because I got a new note 3, and wanted to sell the s3. After the factory reset it was hanging at the att boot logo, after several failed attempts to boot I decided to install this via odin. the phone rebooted fine, I sold it to a lady wanting to use it on t-moble's network. I told her I would have an unlock code soon. I put in a request and got the code from att. the code was tried twice, but it does not work. could this firmware be keeping the device from unlocking? isn't it official firmware? any help greatly appreciated
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] elcocolo50:
Att give you a unlock code with 16 numbers?

---------- Post added at 03:22 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:22 PM ----------

I unlock my phone with 4.3 rooted
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] proaudiosoft:
code

At&t gave me an 8 digit unlock code. That's how many it should be. Did a prior phone with zero issue
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] elcocolo50:
Yes is 8 codes they send me 16,numbers and I use the first 8 but if you put the code for five times you can't unlock the phone anymore the phone gone stuck in att network for ever.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] proaudiosoft:
NEED HELP

I know this. I am at 3 attempts now. I am not sure what to do. This ROM definitely effected the unlock code. not sure why if it is official firmware. this phone has never even been rooted
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] elcocolo50:
I unlock my phone with this ROM and rooted on first attempt. No problem with the code try to call to ATT and ask for answer.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] proaudiosoft:
help

really, thats good to know. I used odin, and did not check partition. can you tell me exactly what you used? thanks. I will root if I need to
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] elcocolo50:
This is what I did ...

Ok... I hated to see the posts about the tar file bricking a couple of phones. I had taken it down so not to brick anyone else's phone. But with over 400 downloads and only 2 reports I feel that it was fine, but in either case I have redone it. I have flashed it many many time now and my phone is fine.

Please only use Odin 3.0.7 http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1722686

Make sure Auto Reboot and Re-Partition are checked. Uncheck F. Reset Time and anything else that might be checked.

Check and load the file in the PDA slot.

Start Flash and wait till it the phone reboots.

I747UCUEMJB 4.3 Odin flashable tar.

http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407590581
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] proaudiosoft:
Ok, Thanks

Ok thanks, I am going to try again now and make sure re-partition is checked. I will post my results. fingers crossed
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] enewman17:
Not sure why the code wouldn't unlock it. I do know that 4.1.1 was the last firmware that you could sim unlock the phone using the NV ram trick. Policies for sim unlocking phones has changed over the years but if AT&T is still giving out codes it should still work, unless something with the 4.3 modem and bootloader had changed to prohibit it.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] chispas109:
i am not sure but if att gave you the unlock code, it should not matter if you are or are not on stock rom. i would reach out to them and let them know you only have 3 attempts left. Tell them to guide you thru the process. It can be they are providing the wrong code. It happens. And if it locks for ever, they should be liable for that.

Then my guess they will need to send you a replacement.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] pcshano:
idk if it's me.. but yours made me hard bricked my phone twice LOL

though thanks to debricking method... or else if it was like a few months ago.. i'd be sending it to Jtag..