yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] reno218:
Okay so i was a little drunk wihle trying to do this... I accidently odin s3vzw_4.4.2.tar while I was still on 4.3 I think that's whats screwed me over. I think once I can odin 4.4.2 Itll be fine I just can't find a file to do that yet,
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ThePagel:
I'm right about to check to see if I can snatch it from Verizon so cross your fingers

*edit*

no suck luck so I'm assuming you didn't cross your fingers
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] old&slow:
Are you kidding...I crossed my toes! :p

Seriously though, I had just checked about 5 mins. before.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] bchi49:
I'm on 4.3 ROM, had MF1 modem, then updated the modem to to ML1. I was able to update the bootloader. But when I came from Hong Kong to USA, and swap back the SIM I realized my boot loader is locked, e.g. security kernel failed. I had to use stock bootloader. I guess the bootloader is locked? Something must have triggered it....

I have problem updating to NC1 via settings, I wanted it to update to 4.4.2 if my bootloader is truely locked. How do I tell if it's t ruely locked?

Seems like I need to Odin to 4.3. If I odin to 4.1.2 will it just be soft brick if it fails? Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Easiest way to tell, boot into download mode and post what is displayed on the screen. If you see "Warranty Bit RP SWERV" towards the bottom then that is at least JB 4.3 which comes with a locked bootloader. You'll want to Odin flash VRUCML1. Do not Odin flash anything before JB 4.3, if you see Warranty bit in download mode.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] bchi49:
Thanks. It's locked. Screenshot enclosed. I guess I shouldn't have update the modem to ML1.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Idk what happened, but the only VRUCML1 modem floating around on xda is just a modem. It's safe. I've flashed it a few times and downgraded as well. Either way, Odin flash VRUCML1 or VRUCNC1 and I think you might be set from there.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] reno218:
I tried to get the 4.4.2 and it failed now I can't go back to 4.3 when I do odin gives me a auth fail after the aboot.mdn
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
What does your download mode say? I'll be blunt, I do not have an answer for how to resolve your issue since this is new to me too.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] afaneh92:
Samsung hidden some bootloader files in modem.

Some members soft bricked after flashing modem in other threads I think at&t or tmobile.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] reno218:
It says

Odin Mode

Product name: sch-i535

Current Binary - Samsung Official

system status - official

qualcom secureboot - enabled

bootloader sp swerv 2

I think when they come out with a way to odin your phone to 4.4.2 Ill be okay.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jkabaseball:
I rooted my phone last week and I was running the latest version of the OS at the time. Is it safe to upgrade to 4.4.2 with root? I don't want to brick my phone and don't have time to sit down and restore everything.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] suchavibrantthang:
i know this is still new but has anyone tried a 4.3 nandroid after going to 4.4.2 or a failed 4.4.2?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] reno218:
I can't do anything, I am just going to have to wait to get the 4.4.2 .tar whenever they release it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] BROKEN1981:
wait, are you saying the reason my s3 gives me an error code when it tries to install the 4.4.2 update is because i have root? i just seen today i have a kk ota. but it just keeps failing on install. what is odd is the vzw assistant says im up to date on nc1. it will not even show the new ota.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ThePagel:
Correct and the assistant isn't pushing KitKat yet so it is going to think nc1 is the latest version.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] BROKEN1981:
thanks for the replies. should i get supersu to do a full clean up to take out root? then use towelroot to get it back? or does permanent unroot mean for life?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Jackelope:
When you upgrade to KitKat 4.4.2 you can use TowelRoot. That's how I've rooted my phone. And yes try unrooting anf then taking the upgrade.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Already been done and the result is......hard bricks galore when downgrading from 4.4.2 to 4.3. See here. Looks like Mohammad already found a solution for this though.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Jackelope:
Yeah that seems good. When I installed, I messed up my bootloader and everything. So I just used the Verizon repair application and it installed Jellybean for me and I OTA installed KitKat.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] BROKEN1981:
so yeah i just did a full clean up in supersu. was able to take the update, used towelroot. (still had to reboot for super su to work) will donate to the guy that made that app. was very cool and easy to use. dont get me wrong, so was safe root.

also just wanted to say that if anyone noticed alot of lag using the phone, open up titanium back up and select clean up the dalvik cache. i had 50 files it cleaned up. after that my phone was normal.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] joekiv:
Opinions

I never took the 4.3 update. I am on Rooted 4.1.2 with unlocked boot loader & TWRP Recovery. I would like to update to 4.4. I think that I could Oden back to Stock 4.1.2 and then take the OTA, and root it with Towelroot. Which would leave me with a locked boot loader. However, I'm not a 100% certain that I can go straight from 4.1.2 to 4.4.

Another choice would be to wait to see if one of the developers here might be working on a rooted & unlocked version of 4.4, but don't know if that is a real possibility.

Information/Opinions appreciated.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] reno218:
I'm going to have to wait til the Assistant is pushing kitkat then.. Ive tried everything else.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] n3wt:
You've waited this long, you may as well wait until we get the Odin tar for KK and see if we can get a custom TW KK rom and keep unlocked boot loader.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] BROKEN1981:
I like the new update. But why did they have to take out the color from the battery and wi-fi icons? Kinda lame. And yes I am a bit OCD
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] cguymartin:
you need to use odin to flash the stock recovery and you should be good to go. good luck;)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] capt730:
The 4.4.2 tar is on sammobile.com!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
I saw it on Samsung-updates as well just now and someone in Old&Slows thread confirmed it's in KIES now.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] capt730:
I have been on AOSP since fixing my 1 sms/mms issue but am very curious to see how the stock 4.4.2 runs.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
It's released on Sammobile.com, Samsung-updates.com just search for "sch-i535." It is in Kies as well according to a user in Old&Slow's development thread! See if this will help you out.

I'm somewhat indifferent, but I know I'll run stock 4.4.2 once a few roms are updated. I just can't deal with the stock theme, TouchWiz just looks terrible to me haha
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] capt730:
Yeah, I have used Nova on my old LG Revo and my S3 when on stock roms (and now even AOSP). I stayed away from AOSP for the longest time because of little issues here and there, but have found that everything I need works on Gummy which has a ton of features and I can install Omni-switch, which is very nice. Omni doesn't play too well with TW.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] reno218:
Looks like im waiting the 5 hours for the samsung-updates, when I connect me phone to kies it just sits on connecting and never connects.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] omair2005:
yeah same issue. Just downloaded the tar, and going to go the odin route, then towelroot.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ThePagel:
I'm not going to be able to upload it to a faster place to download until around ten tonight so instead of Sam mobile you guys should use kies or the Verizon tool. The Verizon tool might be implementing it right now if that's so it will tell you there was a connection error.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] open1your1eyes0:
FYI for a faster download: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2795659
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] BROKEN1981:
i know this may not be the place to ask this question, so sorry in advance. i know this might seem odd but i really hate that the wi-fi and battery notifications are white. is there any way possible i can get the jelly bean ui notifications back on kitkat? i miss the color.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] OState:
Just downloaded, odined, and used towelroot to reroot. Everything is working great so far. Thanks! :good:http://xdaforums.com/images/smilies/good.gif
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] capt730:
If you are rooted, you can use xposed and try wanam or xblast. They have statusbar and toggle theming options.

Gummied S3
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] BROKEN1981:
Thank you very much. i tried xblast its cool but not really what i want. some notifications pop up in block colors while others are just filled in and others dont get colors applied to them. very strange.

i like marvel avengers alliance, when my heros come in it pops up as a solid color. i wish it would be default. then my mail would come in with color filled in. then others like i said are unchanged with their original color.

but this is not what i truly came in to post about. in 4.3 i was able to use odin to flash my phone. it would take away the custom padlock. after using safe root the custom padlock would come back. i used the Verizon repair assistant to put my phone back to stock. i guess this is the same as using odin to flash? so after it did its reboot the custom padlock was gone. i used towelroot and rebooted the phone. at this point with safe root i would see the padlock. but with towelroot i still did not see it. i got supersu and disabled knox and put su as a system app. after i rebooted the padlock was still gone!!

i have my phone restored the way i like it with all of my settings and apps. i figured i would let people know because i know i cant be the only person with OCD. i am almost 100% happy with my phone. if only i could get the 4.3 notifications back ( really really hate the color of bland white) i would be happy with my s3.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ithunter:
for NC1 update package like this ?

now i am back to ML1 and try to update to nc1 and it say software update is Temporary unavailable......

otherwise I have to download whole update file. it take almost 6 hr :((((
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] imp3r10:
We'll I'm already on tw 4.3 after I got new insurance phone so ancestral is my only option here on out. But waiting for root on 4.4 is smart thing to do.

Sent from my SCH-I535
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ThePagel:
Added 4.4.2 VRUDNE1 full wipe tar
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Appreciate it man. I have to ask, are you positive this wipes data? I've been informed that for the first time since I've owned the S3, Sammobile and Samsung-updates.com only have non-wipe tar available for the latest OTA.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ThePagel:
99% sure. I am most likely going to switch to T-Mobile today and pre order the g3. Ill apply the tar tonight if I can talk T-Mobile into giving me a used s5 until i get my g3.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ThePagel:
But the past two tar files I posted are full wipe and I got this the same way.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
I know, that's why I found this unusual :confused: But in this thread, starting at post #6, I recommended either website for the VRUDNE1 tar. Turns out, the user flashed both files and their data was still intact. That was not the case for any prior stock image.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] n3wt:
The one from samsung-updates.com is the same as the no-wipe that open1your1eyes0 posted. This one has a couple of extra files...so maybe it is no wipe. Maybe someone with locked booty can confirm?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ThePagel:
Okay its official I am moving to t mobile and my wife got a s5 so I have a phone I give no sh**s about right now. Ill use this tar before I put my tmobile sim card in (waiting for my g3!!!!).
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Congrats on the switch man. Since you're on T-Mobile, will you eventually consider Nexus devices too?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ThePagel:
Maybe I actually thought about waiting for the next nexus phone but my power button doesn't work and its starting to bug me. And I won't have 4g until my g3 comes. Actually ATM I have no data on my T-Mobile sim still need to figure that out.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ThePagel:
Used this tar on two phones and internal sd got wiped on both.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Sounds good to me! That G3 should be a nice upgrade btw. If not that, there's the next Nexus.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ThePagel:
Truth
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] n3wt:
Good to know. Where did yours come from?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ThePagel:
Verizon repair utility.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] lepa71:
can somebody post instructions how to update to locked 4.4.2? Either with Odin or VZW repair tool. I'm on old&slow 4.3 with unlocked bootloader and I understand that this will lock my bootloader for ever, but I think as long as I can root and freeze bloatware I think I will be ok.

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] omair2005:
Backup, grab Odin and the tar image from op, YouTube Odin if you don't know how to use it, after run towelroot, then dl supersu and busybox from play store. Update both, reboot
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] joekiv:
Deleted
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jackpot08:
im on NE1 locked booatloader rooted. i need to return my phone to verizon. if i flash this i will be okay right?

if i flash this will i be good to send my phone to verizon?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] joseste4:
I have both the S3 and the Nexus rooted and rom'd and I've gotta say the nexus definitely out performed the s3. There is zero lag in my nexus and I have just switched and turned it into my daily. BTW both are running 4.4.2 and have been debloated with all the other goodies.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] wpgibson:
I'm not sure if I'm in the right thread, so apologies if I'm in the wrong spot.

I'm running rooted 4.3; I535VRUCML1.

SafeStrap 3.71 (TWRP v2.6.3.1) with MOAR 9 in slot 1.

Can you help me figure out the upgrade path to KK? My bootloader is locked, so I am aware that any ROM in the future will have to be a KK based TW rom.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ithunter:
download full rom or update to last 4.3 then update with smalla OTA package.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] wpgibson:
DELETED
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droidXclone:
no-wipe 4.4.2 still pushing OTA

I flashed the no-wipe 4.4.2 with Odin, and it worked fine. However, I am still getting the update notification to OTA to 4.4.2... I wasn't expecting to still get that notification. Should I accept the OTA, or clear cache, or factory reset? Or should I flash back to stock 4.3 with Odin and then accept OTA?

I had been rooted with saferoot before, and also unrooted with it, but still got the custom padlock logo when booting. So I decided it would be safer to use Odin for the update. I no longer get the "custom" logo, but don't want to mess anything up trying to OTA an update I already have...

Thanks in advance.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
You should be fine to accept the OTA. I'm almost positive it will fail. You will hard brick if you attempt to Odin flash 4.3, so that's not a good option. You might have to use the Verizon Repair Utility to get a clean wipe and flash of 4.4.2.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droidXclone:
Thank you. The OTA did fail, so I used the Verizon Repair Utility and that did the trick.

If you don't mind one more question to help me understand where I went wrong- When I was on 4.3 and unrooted, but still showed the custom padlock, would I have been better off flashing to stock 4.3 with Odin and then accepting the OTA 4.4? Or would I have been ok accepting the OTA with the padlock still showing? Thanks again.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Either way, I think you would be fine. The VRUDNE1 4.4.2 OTA seems to be more susceptible to fail if you were rooted beforehand though. From what I have noticed, it has a higher success rate if you are just clean stock with no root having been done (ie clean flash with Odin).
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] cyberkeeper1:
If you flash using the full wipe tar in ODIN mode, it won't matter if you are rooted or not. It gets wiped. You also must select the bootloader update option. Don't forget the F. Reset Time and auto reset/reboot option, otherwise it won't pass. Wait for recovery to install the radios and bam. You have the OS. What I didn't now was this availability for the i535 for kitkat. Verizon lied to me I guess and told me that 4.3 is the last update. Buggers. Lol. I am so grabbing this update. I am rooted so i can use safestrap recovery to make a backup.

---------- Post added at 04:30 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:25 PM ----------

I must also inquire as to a root process for kitkat on this phone. I know for a fact that saferoot will not work with the new kernel. What about towel root?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] tprophit:
Is this JUST the NE1 zip? I'm currently rooted, unlocked, running ML1 modem with MF1 firmware. Wondering if I can flash NE1 modem only, and not break anything.

Thank you.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Flashing anything in this thread will permanently lock your bootloader. This is for returning to stock, 4.4.2 touchwiz.

If you want the VRUDNE1 modem zip ONLY, go here.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] tprophit:
Thanks. Flash in recovery like any other modem? And will it be ok with the MF1 firmware?

Thank you.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] vmancini3:
[MENTION=4774841]cyberkeeper1[/MENTION] towelroot will work just fine.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] capt730:
I am using MF1 firmware with NE1 modem no issues.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] cyberkeeper1:
Nothing wrong with a locked bootloader so long as you don't want a custom rom. Lol. Cyanogenmod has its issues with this phone anyway. Even if you do everything that's required, cyanogenmod doesn't have quite all the firmware required to successfully run without issue. I used nightlies and stable versions, and i still had a reboot problem back when I had the unlocked bootloader, because it was using an unsecured bootchain. It was buggy at best. At least for me, anyway. I am using 4.4.2 stock and i have zero complaints. I would never want to downgrade now that I am on kitkat. It's just faster. The only thing our version is missing is the Android Runtime. I prefer ART over dalvik any day and its because packages are compiled at install once, instead of every single time, at run.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] slvfox:
I have moved on to the LG G3 and I'm giving my SIII to my technically challenged father. I need to unroot and flash this. There is a Tar file and a Zip file. Can I just flash the zip file to unroot and go to the latest firmware or do I have to flash in Odin? I currently have SOKP on the phone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] byork9:
bootloader

Is it possible to delete the bootloader from the tar file and flash? I know that you can delete the knox bootloader from the s4mjni and flash to erase knox...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] fillyo:
Ok, sthis S3 is just a back up now and I want Kit Kat. I am on CleanROM with an unlocked bootloader. I want to flash this tar in Odin. Do I need to do anything in advance? What are the boxes I need to check to make sure this updates properly? I believe someone said you need to check "bootloader" as well as check the f.reset?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] LLStarks:
Use CM11 if you want Kitkat

Don't flash this file unless you want your phone to instantly plummet in value and customizability

You will irreversably lock your bootloader
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Magicman500:
Anyone still in this thread? Just got the Note 4, giving my S3 to my mom, it'll be her first smart phone. Currently running SlimKat with TWRP. Will this put the stock recovery back on, or should I flash that first? I need her to be able to take the phone to the Verizon store tomorrow to get it activated without them knowing what's up. Thanks!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] cyberkeeper1:
If you download the full wipe Odin TAR file, yes. It should be about 1.2gb in size. Just for consistency, make sure you choose these following options in ODIN:

✔F. Reset Time

✔Phone Bootloader Update

✔Auto Reboot

Make sure you choose AP from Odin 3.09 and then you are off!

EDIT REASON: typo

---------- Post added at 11:04 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:00 PM ----------

Read my above, previous comment for complete details. Happy flashing!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Magicman500:
Couldn't wait, sorry man. I just gave it a go on my own. To those wonder, this DOES include the recovery. I don't think I checked the bootloader update box, but I saw ODIN say it was flashing aboot.bin (Or whatever the bootloader file is). I flashed the stock recovery before I flashed this, because I was worried that it would leave TWRP, then I'd have a locked phone and couldn't change it to stock. I think that maybe it trip the flash counter, but Triangle Away works as advertised! I couldn't find any inconsistencies looking at the stock recovery and the text in download mode, so I think it's all good. Fingers crossed.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] FaridAlkorashy:
Is there any possible way so far to install CWM after flashing this rom?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] James R Rhodes:
If you aint received the 4.4.2 update you may then manually flashed the 4.4.2 I535VRUDNE1 stock firmware,. Just follow the simple guide below.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] alamvilalves:
which guide?

I get the I535 with VRUDNE1 of my syster. I used towellroot and super su and work very well. have any way to get paranoid android rom or change firmware to install custom rom? :(
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
No. AOSP cannot be installed once on official 4.3/4.4.2 OTAs.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] alamvilalves:
can i flash another firmware to do it?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Once on 4.4.2, there is no downgrading the firmware. You can only upgrade if another 4.4.2 OTA is released. Downgrading by flashing 4.3 firmware will brick the phone. The only way possible that I have seen to downgrade the firmware is to ship your phone off to MobileTechVideos and pay $50 for their bootloader downgrade service. There isn't much to go on in terms of reviews, most people either just deal with being limited to 4.4.2 and using Safestrap to flash other TouchWiz VRUDNE1 roms OR sell the phone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jhssal:
I'm on KK Superlite Rom. Can I odin this to go back to stock?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SlimSnoopOS:
Sure can.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jayjr1105:
Hey guys, about to get a new phone at work so I'll have to turn in my GS3 when my new phone comes in. I'd like to go back to a clean stock image. I don't care if it locks the bootloader permanently because the phone will be sold eventually anyway.

Is this a good option? I'm on a 4.3 ROM (Alliance to be exact)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] cyberkeeper1:
Ok so you can flash any Odin file that's at least 4.3 or higher. Currently, the s3 has a 4.4.2 rom. Might as well flash the kitkat stock rom. I'll point you in the right direction in just a moment.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jayjr1105:
So Verizon released 4.4.2 for the GS3? I didn't think it made it past 4.3
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] cyberkeeper1:
android 4.4.2 in fact, DOES exist for this phone. hence, the name of the thread. :)

yes, indeed. i'm running it now. :) i'm trying to hunt down android 5.0 for this, and its proving difficult, but not impossible. someone out there either has, or knows how to get it working. Anyway, i'll post a link for you.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jayjr1105:
Cool, I'd appreciate the image.

Edit: Can't I just use the OP image? ALL_VZW_I535VRUDNE1_I535VZWDNE1_1542239_REV09_user_low_ship.tar.md5.7z