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[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] greymare:
Rooted but can't get into recovery afer FNJ1 update

Hey Guys,

I have an ATT Samsung Galaxy S3, 4.4.2, rooted several months ago with CF Autoroot, SuperSU, originally could boot into CWM recovery. I'm extremely frustrated after the OTA FNJ1 update pushed to my phone 11/12/14. Before this update, I was rooted, but running stock rom. I had a HECK of a time rooting the phone because of the "SuperSU has stopped" error, and the inability to update the binary. I was finally able to flash the update apk and was good until the 11/12/14 OTA. I lost root after that update. I just noticed last night, so spent ALL NIGHT trying to figure out how to fix the FNJ1 patch complications. I had to re-root, and was successful, but again, the SuperSU has stopped error frequently. I decided to try to run the update apk again for SuperSu, but I can't boot into recovery. I now have the new stock recovery with options:

reboot system now

apply update from external storage

wipe data/factory reset

wipe cache partition

apply update from cache

MANUAL MODE

--Applying Multi-CSC...

Applied the CSC-code : ATT

Successfully applied multi-CSC

As I said, I am successfully rooted and have no boot problems. The only problem I have is that I can't get into the old recovery system. I don't now have CWM on the phone. I have read for 36 hours straight trying to find out all I can before doing something that could brick the phone. I do have Nandroid Manager, and tried to flash the SuperSu Zip using that. But it asks me if I want to use CWM type recovery or TWRP type recovery. I had neither on my phone. I did more reading, and saw that with the FNJ1 update, you cannot use CWM recovery. Suggestions were to use SafeStrap. I found a zip for SafeStrap, but it was for S4 phones. It stated it would work on S3 as well, but when I tried to install, it said it was not compatible with my phone. I can't find a SafeStrap file that is compatible. Fyi, I read last night where a user was having the same exact issue, and posted the question on a message board, and was blasted by people because he didn't know that you couldn't use CWM with the new update and had to use SafeStrap, and nobody would educate him because they said he should read and research himself. I have been a member of XDA for a while and hope to not get the same responses here. I HAVE read and read and searched and searched, but since the OTA just pushed out Nov. 12, there is scant little info out there. Can anyone here tell me how to get around the CSC-code issue, and also how to get a Rom manager installed on my phone that will work. I do not want to use a different Rom. I prefer to keep stock, but need to be able to flash apks and zips. Thanks!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Bob2014:
I'm a noob to this, so hopefully someone will correct any errors...

TWRP seems to be the easier choice for custom recoveries on our S3s. Use Odin 3.07 to flash the latest TWRP (2.8.1.0). Once you do that you can flash SuperSU 2.16 from within the recovery, it makes a change which preserves the custom recovery.

TWRP:

http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/104

Odin 3.07

http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1168421

SuperSU 2.16

http://download.chainfire.eu/589/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.16.zip

Let us know if you need help with the steps.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] greymare:
Thank you Bob 2014! Was able to install TWRP, however, it would failed to install SuperSU on every try. Good news is, I was finally able to intall the SuperSU APK which has fixed the issue. I believe TWRP gave me the ability to do this, as I was unable to do it before. I appreciate your help! Looks like all is working as it should!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] dracinn:
I recommend that updates are verified safe here on XDA before updating otherwise you could get brick due to root or you may never be able to root for quite some time.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] greymare:
Arc42, You might have already received a response on this, but just wanted to confirm that I was able to re-root my device after the NJ1 OTA update removed root using the CF Auto root method.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Bob2014:
Just wanted to follow up with a thanks for enewman. I eventually basically did the process in the OP and got updated. I did lose some data, my fault because I didn't back up. Oh well.

On balance I have to agree with folks who are saying not to update. I have not spotted any new features and the phone runs the same as far as I can tell. All AT&T says is "Android OS enhancement." (Forum won't let me post the link to the AT&T page but Google will turn it up.)
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] media_ninja:
I tried that ODIN and flashed that TWRP and I'm sure it was the correct model unless the refurbished model I got is some other.

I now have the "firmware upgrade encountered an issue, please connect to kies and try again" I flashed cwm and twrp and even stock recovery using ODIN 3.07 and 3.09 and none worked.

is there a fix method for this? I did try Kies and Kies doesn't think my phone is need of emergency recovery and if I want to find the serial number it has to work. So I'm kind of stuck.

help would be appreciated, thanks.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] SirWicked:
Followed destructions and was back rooted in less than 5 min....wooohoo

thanks
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] aradjan:
Question for them who made latest ota update. Please check in Date and Time - Select time zone Moscow is GMT+4.00 or GMT+3.00. Thank you
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] matrixzone:
So this is stock Rooted NJ1 Update?

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I am unable to move content to SD card with the NJ1 update. Things were working fine for the last couple of weeks, but suddenly it has stopped working. I think I have seen Samsung SE Security update.

Moving files using the Root Explorer works but unrooted apps like FIle Explorer, Calls Backup, etc. does not working. Any suggestions?

Edit: Ignore the SD card issue, got that fixed
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] wrenhal:
So question, I have a custom Rom and ne4 modem. Is there any benefit to upgrade the modem only?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] melvinaury:
I'm currently in S3RX 4.0 with NE4 modem and bootloader. It's there a way to only update to NJ1 the bootloader and modem. Does this work with S3RX 4.0, or is best to only install the NJ1 modem. If it work.

Thanks
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] SirWicked:
has any one went back to a custom rom after this update? if so any issues ? trying to decide whether to say stock rooted or go custom again.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] osdave:
I updated and am running S3RX 4.0 with no issues (default kernel). The first time I flashed I had random reboots, but a clean reinstall fixed it.

Edited to fix autocorrect.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] MeatyFingers:
This may be a bit off topic, but given that everyone here seems to have extensive knowledge of custom roms and whatnot, and because I'm currently running the stock rooted UCUFNE4 rom from enewman17, I thought I'd ask. I;ve been trying to install custom ROMs on my s3 for some time now. Everytime I flash a custom ROM, all of my sound stops working (in call, media, ringtones, speaker, etc.). The weird thing is only when going back to stock or stock rooted does the sound functionality come back. I've tried multiple versions of slimkat & CM and followed guidelines and instructions to a T.

Here's my phone info:

Model: SGH-i747

Android version: 4.4.2

Baseband: I747UCUFNE4

Kernel: 3.4.0-g2d4cae8

ktoonsex@ktoonsex-VirtualBox #2

Build: KOT49H.I747UCUFNE4

Has anyone ever experienced anything similar. i can't find any info anywhere on how to fix it or what it might be on XDA or either of the ROM forums.

Sorry in advanced for the random post.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] StoneyJSG:
Not really as there isn't much of a difference if any at all between NE4 and NJ1.

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If you update the bootloader to NJ1, you will be on Nj1. This might (and I say might because I am not 100% sure) cause issues and break things.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] whodisname:
I installed the nj1 modem a little while ago. I'd you don't get the whole update, you get null imei and no signal. Easy to fix but it just won't work.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] melvinaury:
Ok. It means that we need to install the combination of bootloader and modem on S3RX 4.0.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] wvhellbilly333:
If I am already running the I747UCUFNJ1 and want to go back to the stock ROM, I can flash the UCUFNJ1 Rooted zip file in the OP without problems???...Thanks in Advance!!!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] leuch3rd:
Null IMEI/No Connection

Hey y'all,

Long story short - I no longer have an imei/connection on my phone and for the life of me cannot get it back (after flashing to UCUFNJ1). I would be deeply obliged if someone could lead me in the right direction (I have been trying everything but have come up short :( )

Thank you so much for any assistance!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] whodisname:
Did you odin the nj1 bootloader and radio? Sounds like a mismatch. Be careful here because you can brick your phone if you screw up your bootloaders. It sounds lile you are on ne4 and you may need t9 do an odin upgrade.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] leuch3rd:
Ok - pardon my asking but what do you mean by t9? (Also, for the record, I have an ATT GS3 if that matters).

edit: I'm guessing you meant 'to do' an odin upgrade, my bad. What would I have to do/which bootloader/rom should I use? Thank you once again for the help!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] DKaine:
Will the install script on the flashable NJ1 image above keep /media safe?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] endadollar:
Can you tell me how to root my s3 ?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] mwrobe1:
OK, its been a few weeks since the NJ1 update. Just wanted to pass on some background info...in case others were experiencing the same problems as me on NE4. I'd LOVE to be able to scour through the baseband code and see what IS different but whatever.

On NE4, in low signal areas, I'd get dropped calls or (a "crackly" call right before a dropped call) as well as what I would call degraded performance on Wifi (i.e. 24mb down in the house but the best the phone would do is 5mb down).

These issues appear to have been fixed on NJ1. Also...screen mirroring (I have a Samsung Smart TV) works as intended with no to very little lag.

I wish they would have fixed a camera app bug (if you set Auto-Contrast to ON...the setting does not persist (stick) once you close the camera app.

I want to thank the OP again for this thread...Its hard to believe that my 2 year old GS3 paired to a ZeroLemon 7000mah battery is pretty much still fulfilling my smartphone needs, but it is. I'm more than likely going to keep it for another 6-7 months until I finally relent and upgrade.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] SlavKing:
Please help a n00b out

So I'm a complete noob, not gonna lie. Never rooted before.

Can OP or someone knowledgeable please tell me how to root my unrooted Samsung 4.4.2 SGH-I747 UCUFNJ1 and/or direct me to a guide.

I am deathly afraid of bricking my phone and/or loosing data

Thank you in advance1
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] heathroi:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1725839

read , read read look through all the links not a difficult process.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] SlavKing:
[a-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1725839[/url]

read , read read look through all the links not a difficult process.[/QUOTE]

Ok, maybe I shouldn't have said "complete noob." Lol

I read and see that mrRobinson only has the oudated version:

I747UCDLK3

And CF also has old versions:

SGH-I747M KOT49H.I747MVLUFNH2 4.4.2

And

SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 IMM76D.I747UCALEM

which do not match mine:

SGH-I747 KOT49H.I747UCUFNJ1
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Trodmantas:
hey guys quick question,

When I connect my phone to PC and start KIES it says that may firmware is the latest, although it's not true. I'm still running on official 4.3 JB (I747UCUEMJB), but then when in Kies I press Firmware upgrade and initialization it lets update to newer version. It doesnt write what version will be initalized. Will it be UCUFNE4 or UCUFNJ1? Strangely, Kies didnt let do this upgrade couple months back. I don't know if this changes anything, but I'm living in Lithuania and using Lithuania's carrier.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] chowming:
Flashable Rooted NJ1 system.img and boot.img

MD5: 6df80e42df56ddf90512f4162e645cb3

Download: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95784891001613266

I really want to flash this over

S3Rx_UCUFNE4_AROMA_10-6-14.zip

Dirty upgraded using this

UCUEMJB_to_UCUFNE4_Firmware_update.zip

Is it a likely to be a success?

I have read thru the thread and i see no one saying it worked without issue.

In the last upgrade it worked for me.

I read a lot before i did it.

Just hopping for some feed back.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] enewman17:
Ok so the problem with apps and the sdcard R/W is because of changes google made to android. So if the program wrote the folder it can save to only that folder, so if you try to pick a new directory to save in, it won't because it doesn't have permission to. Couple things to try...

First try adding permission to the /system/etc/permissions/platform.xml

Look for

<permission name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" >

<group gid="sdcard_r" />

<group gid="sdcard_rw" />

<group gid="media_rw" />

</permission>

Also make sure that WRITE_MEDIA_STORAGE has <group gid="media_rw" /> in it.

Next is try this kernel http://www.mediafire.com/download/8fbiprywfyjqt3w/Kernel.zip

Last and is this will suck but download and flash the stock S3 recovery and do a factory reset, you can find it attached to the OP http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2789917 This should fix any issues with the internal sdcard and will make the apps create new folders to save stuff in.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] enewman17:
I don't think you'll be able to use kies to get new updates... they haven't done that since the LK3 4.1.2 update.

But if it does update... I have know idea what it will update to. And if it does update, man.... I would really like to have the cached update files to make an Odin.tar. Not sure what tmp directory they are dumped to on your computer but there would be a .tar file that is extracted that contains the update.

It will work, but I don't recommend it as if your on S3Rx then there will be a lot of left over data form the mods. The other thing is your wifi will not work if you don't update the bootloaders to NJ1 as well.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] dirkdigles:
Will ibudder's kernel work with this update?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] enewman17:
Far as I know yes... I can't test, daughter broke my s3.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] DKaine:
That post isn't the only one available to help you root the S3... But that post is a great place to start to understand the process. In fact, I'm pretty sure a post in there is what lead me to check out the CF-AutoRoot by ChainFire, and updating my phone to the current bootloaders, etc.

Anyway, a simple search of XDA for "root i747" and/or "root galaxy s3 at&t" returned a number of links... But if you look at the original post in this thread... It looks like the bootloader isn't locked, so you should be able to follow the last part of his post...

I've learned one thing (among many others) on these boards... Search, read, read, and read some more... Somewhere, someone has already asked the question you have and/or answered that question.

Hope this helps. I know I'm going to need to find instructions for myself as I'm pretty sure the warranty replacement I'm getting will have the current update installed already.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] pc103:
Thanks again enewman17 for your awesome contributions to this community! I followed the OP and got a 100% satisfactory update from my long-held UCUEMJB/MG2 combination.

It seems to be a leaner and snappier TouchWiz having as good or better battery life once debloated. A few more observations follow:

1. I'm pleasantly surprised App Ops Starter still works on NJ1.

2. After unsuccessfully troubleshooting I loaded Google Keyboard from Play Store to work around Samsung Keyboard's annoying bug that arrived when I updated; namely the Samsung top row alpha keys that included extended characters within their long-press preview popups would

(a.) not automatically post their default numeric character and

(b.) hang uselessly until a second tap to actually post a character choice

(c.) require a third tap elsewhere to finally fade out of view.

Thankfully, no such issues occur with Google Keyboard here.

3. No idea why, but I noted my system time needed to be toggled from GMT -6 to my GMT -5 locale.

4. After completing the multiple taps on [Settings...Baseband] to unlock Developer Options, it came up on (right green slider) by default, with USB Debugging enabled.

That said, after finally taking the upgrade plunge & following your generous write ups, I am one happy camper!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] canodroid15:
OK so I'm on a cm12 build, can I just flash the NJ1 bootloader & modem in twrp 2.8.3.0? Currently on NE4 bootloader & modem? Thanks in advance!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] imcol:
I have a major problem! I cannot use any apps because my apps have no access to the INTERNAL storage. It is frustrating because nothing loads. Cannot save Google Drive files, pictures don't load on any apps, and cant use apps that need the internal storage to function.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] enewman17:
Only thing I can really think for you to do is use the s3 stock recovery and do a full wipe. This thread has everthing. http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s3-att/general/rooted-ucufnj1-stock-rom-t2985006

backup everthing and do a factory reset from within the ROM you can do it form within the stock recovery, just make sure the internal sd gets formated. Not really sure what else to do.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] imcol:
Thanks for the reply! Yes, I read through this thread and came across that solution but I have one major problem. My power button is broken so I cannot physically do the "wipe data" in the stock recovery. Do you know any workarounds?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Groot:
I've read this whole thread but can't find clarifications...

I've downloaded the NJ1 bootloader and modem flashable zip. Now I'm on a cm12 alpha build, NE4 modem and bootloaders from enewman's older thread... Will i be safe if i flash the modem+bootloader NJ1 zip? Thanks!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] enewman17:
Yeah you'll be fine.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] kenetix:
Thanks for all the support

Seriously, you do a great job of having the patience and brains to help all of us.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] dirkdigles:
Hey, I'm still on NE4 running great. I want to upgrade to NJ1, however I'm running ibudder's NE4 stock-based kernel and want to make sure it works on NJ1 before I upgrade (and since there's no going back it's kind of hard for me to test).

Here's the kernel - linked from ibudder's post in the Likewise thread. It's v0.3 of his kernel, same one I use:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=55797154#post55797154

https://www.dropbox.com/s/9tbft5quy04t20w/m2attibuddlerv0.3.zip?dl=0

If at all possible, would anyone on NJ1 mind flashing this kernel and reporting back if it works? [MENTION=2972841]enewman17[/MENTION] theorized that it would work without issue but doesn't have a device to test on.

Any feedback much appreciated!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] melvinaury:
I'm using S3RX 4.0 that is NE4 based. Using NJ1 bootloader and modem. It's working perfect.

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[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] dirkdigles:
Oh nice!

That clears that up. Followup question then -

If I do a nandroid backup of my NE4 setup, and then I follow the instructions in the OP to install NJ1, can I restore my NE4 nandroid afterward (which is just a stock rooted that I debloated myself) without issue? Or would I have to debloat NJ1 all over again?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] bloodstorm666:
Im on Beanstalk 4.4.4 using NE4. IS it worth upgrading to NJ1? Will it work? Can i just flash the "Flashable NJ1 Bootloaders and modem" file and be done with it. Thanks!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] dirkdigles:
As long as you're on NE4 bootloader & modem! I did exactly that earlier today and worked just fine - now I'm on NJ1 bootloader & modem.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] canodroid15:
I also wonder if my old NE4 nandroids are still good now that I've updated to NJ1? If not we will have to download the stock rooted NJ1 rom which is fine although I am curious about old backups
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] dirkdigles:
I can say that, after only updating my boot loader and modem to NJ1, Wi-Fi performance is still a joke. Standing within feet of my Netgear WNR2000, initial connection is full speed, but within seconds drops to 10-20mbps, often staying as low as 5mbps. Can't even watch an HD youtube video without stuttering.

Also tried on my friend's Asus AC router. Speed still pathetic. Not quite as bad (speed tests around 12mbps vs 5 for my router, both isps much higher speed), but still overall crap.

I'm still on my NE4 debloated rom with ibudders kernel... Perhaps I should try the nj1 rom? Maybe the Wi-Fi issues were actually rom based

EDIT: I've swapped out the WNR2000v1 for a v3 I had lying around. Connection stability problems fixed instantly - connection holds steady at 72mbps now. Speedtests still a bit slow compared to my connection speed though. I get 35Mbps down on my wired PC, but only 10Mbps on my GS3.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] hatboy03:
reduce heSoque

my phone is currently on NE4 so do I flash both the Flashable Rooted NJ1 system.img and boot.img, and Flashable NJ1 Bootloaders and modem?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] canodroid15:
You can flash the bootloaders & modem.zip only & be fine you don't have to flash the NJ1 ROM but its a good idea to download it & keep it handy on extsd or PC or both. In just flashed the boatloader & modem while on a cm12 LP build, but I got the NJ1 stock rooted system.img handy just in case I need to go back to stock
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] hatboy03:
If I only flash the bootloaders and modem.zip do I still need to go through the steps (flash the restore zip, use triangle away, and install the update)? Thanks.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] canodroid15:
OK are you on stock NE4?

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Here check this out, this is what I used to get rooted NJ1 without all the hassle be sure to read the entire thread all you need to know is there! Hope this helps ya bro!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2985006

Its a little less complex, I did do it from CM12 tho, not stock, but I believe it will work for you as its already rooted. After you get to NJ1 make a backup &flash a ROM or just stay stock if you wish, the thread I just linked is a lot newer & its all flashable thru any custom recovery!