Hi Guys,
I just bought a new Galaxy S3 here in New Zealand and before I start using it, I want to update it to the latest version, I believe 4.1.2 and then root it, can this be done? whats the best option for me? I see the Galaxy Toolkit to do the rooting, is this the most popular/best ?
Also after rooted, can I still do the OTA updates or will I have to flash custom roms?
m1k30rz said:
Hi Guys,
I just bought a new Galaxy S3 here in New Zealand and before I start using it, I want to update it to the latest version, I believe 4.1.2 and then root it, can this be done? whats the best option for me? I see the Galaxy Toolkit to do the rooting, is this the most popular/best ?
Also after rooted, can I still do the OTA updates or will I have to flash custom roms?
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If 4.1.2 was not yet launched in NZ, then you will not get any update for your phone at the moment.
What you could do is, root your phone and then install the 4.1.2 version (Poland)(root is not required for flashing though). For rooting refer to the stickies in general section. Popular methods are CF-Root 6.4 (incl. CWM as recovery) or CF-Auto-Root (keeps stock recovery) (both can be found in dev. section).
After rooting you will not be able to get OTA updates though, whereas KIES should still work (but you will loose root if you update).
In addition, make sure to read all the stickies and guides for rooting before you touch anything! Especially the EFS backup procedure.
I hope it helps.
Rooting your phone voids it from getting OTA updates.
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I just bought a new Galaxy S3 here in New Zealand and before I start using it, I want to update it to the latest version, I believe 4.1.2 and then root it, can this be done? whats the best option for me? I see the Galaxy Toolkit to do the rooting, is this the most popular/best ?
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As said above 4.1.2 is still not available in NZ. So you can flash other ones (like Poland) if needed.
Also after rooted, can I still do the OTA updates or will I have to flash custom roms?
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After rooting OTA updates will not work. But you can still get the firmware and flash them through Odin. This will remove root and will have to go through the rooting procedure again.
I feel samsung will release 4.1.2 for other regions soon and my suggestion would be to wait for that and then go ahead with rooting
You don't need to root your phone to install an official firmware!
Tyxerakias said:
You don't need to root your phone to install an official firmware!
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No one says you need to in this post .
jje
Thanks guys yeah 4.1.2 does not look like its been released yet, I'll wait for it to come out then root cheers!
I used to wait for offical releases, then realised there was no need - the custom ROMs are far better than the official and much faster at new releases than regional Samsung rollout. They also get rid of the battery sapping bling most people only use the once.
If you are going to root anyhow, then the warranty isn't a concern.
Just had bad experiences with 3rd-party ROM's. Had a Desire Z and ran about 5 different roms, cyanogen, gingerbread and ICS variants, mimcry, ilwt, extreme mod, and none of them seemed to run very well after a few weeks of use. The stock ROM on this galaxy is flying like no tomorrow! especially after simply disabling the garbage apps
m1k30rz said:
Just had bad experiences with 3rd-party ROM's. Had a Desire Z and ran about 5 different roms, cyanogen, gingerbread and ICS variants, mimcry, ilwt, extreme mod, and none of them seemed to run very well after a few weeks of use. The stock ROM on this galaxy is flying like no tomorrow! especially after simply disabling the garbage apps
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I'll admit that Samsung could teach HTC quite a few things about writing a good ROM, I'm sticking with customs of the stock jb 4.1.2 for now as it all works so well and saves me having to remember what needs disabling. I tried a few minimalist roms before sticking with the viking one.
I've got a 4.1.2 in NZ but that's because my phone bricked and they updated it when fixing it(4.1.2 supposed to have the fix for bricking)
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yeah, also because the thread is couple of months old
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I am new and have never done any rooting/flashing. I am currently using GTI9100 (bought new and unlocked) in USA. I have a couple of question:
1. I think it should be a Europe version (baseband, XXKI4) . I heard that Europe 9100 has already updated to ICS. SInce I am using it in USA, should my phone update with Europe or USA? I have been checking KIES everyday and still no updates. Anyone knows the projected date of official ICS for my phone?
2. Can someone give me a link of threads for the most current ICS ROM tutorial for my phone if I want to do ICS updates now?
3. For my case, do I root or flash? I am not quite sure of the difference. I just want to use ICS system and have no other needs.
tjiang001 said:
I am new and have never done any rooting/flashing. I am currently using GTI9100 (bought new and unlocked) in USA. I have a couple of question:
1. I think it should be a Europe version (baseband, XXKI4) . I heard that Europe 9100 has already updated to ICS. SInce I am using it in USA, should my phone update with Europe or USA? I have been checking KIES everyday and still no updates. Anyone knows the projected date of official ICS for my phone?
2. Can someone give me a link of threads for the most current ICS ROM tutorial for my phone if I want to do ICS updates now?
3. For my case, do I root or flash? I am not quite sure of the difference. I just want to use ICS system and have no other needs.
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First, this forum doesnt admire lazy people.
There are lots of people that can help you with your problems, but you have to try to do it yourself.
Im not sure if there is an official version of ICS for S 2.
If you want to update it yourself you go to Android development and choose a rom.In the thread you will find what exactly you have to do in order to flash the rom.But before that, you have to flash a CF root kernel for your modem, in order to get a Clockwork mode working, from CWM you can flash your ICS or GB as you wish.
You can find the instructions on how to flash a CF root kernel in here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1331784
Read carefully, everything.
But, to be more specific you arent missing anything by not running ICS.
tjiang001 said:
I am new and have never done any rooting/flashing. I am currently using GTI9100 (bought new and unlocked) in USA. I have a couple of question:
1. I think it should be a Europe version (baseband, XXKI4) . I heard that Europe 9100 has already updated to ICS. SInce I am using it in USA, should my phone update with Europe or USA? I have been checking KIES everyday and still no updates. Anyone knows the projected date of official ICS for my phone?
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I'm also using this phone in the US. You will NEVER get a Kies or OTA update, as this phone is not released in the US.
tjiang001 said:
2. Can someone give me a link of threads for the most current ICS ROM tutorial for my phone if I want to do ICS updates now?
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Intratech's official firmware thread. Found quite easily with a search, or in the stickies in the General section. Alternatively, Official Stock ICS Firmwares, courtesy of Faryaab. Stickied in the Original Android section, right at the top.
tjiang001 said:
3. For my case, do I root or flash? I am not quite sure of the difference. I just want to use ICS system and have no other needs.
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If you don't know the difference between rooting and flashing, then for the love of all that is holy, don't do ANYthing before reading and learning. Start here, here, and here.
Coltie said:
First, this forum doesnt admire lazy people.
There are lots of people that can help you with your problems, but you have to try to do it yourself.
Im not sure if there is an official version of ICS for S 2.
If you want to update it yourself you go to Android development and choose a rom.In the thread you will find what exactly you have to do in order to flash the rom.But before that, you have to flash a CF root kernel for your modem, in order to get a Clockwork mode working, from CWM you can flash your ICS or GB as you wish.
You can find the instructions on how to flash a CF root kernel in here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1331784
Read carefully, everything.
But, to be more specific you arent missing anything by not running ICS.
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No offense, but if you're not sure of anything, your "answer" to his question will only serve to confuse him more.
There IS an official version of ICS.
You do NOT need to root to update to the official Samsung released ICS.
He COULD flash a CF-root kernel, but that isn't what he asked for, and given that he didn't ask to root, but asked specifically for ICS, this doesn't help him.
Read, read, read.....and for the love of god back up your efs!
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I used a guide I found on this forum a while ago to jailbreak my GSIII, and now the phone is asking me to update it (to Jelly Bean). Do I allow it to do that considering my phone is jailbroken, or would I need to wait for a jailbroken version of Jellybean to hit these forums and then update it that way?
which method did you use to root your phone?
SurferJon said:
... jailbreak my GSIII
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Jailbreaking is an iOS/iPhone term and it is quite different from rooting. Not trying to be facetious, just knowing that will help you find answers in the future.
SurferJon said:
I used a guide I found on this forum a while ago to jailbreak my GSIII, and now the phone is asking me to update it (to Jelly Bean). Do I allow it to do that considering my phone is jailbroken, or would I need to wait for a jailbroken version of Jellybean to hit these forums and then update it that way?
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One OTA may fail during install due to root .
Remove root or update via KIES .
jailbroken version of Jellybean to hit these forums and then update it that way
All versions can be rooted non are jailbroken at source .
jje
SurferJon said:
I used a guide I found on this forum a while ago to jailbreak my GSIII, and now the phone is asking me to update it (to Jelly Bean). Do I allow it to do that considering my phone is jailbroken, or would I need to wait for a jailbroken version of Jellybean to hit these forums and then update it that way?
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Just let it update and root it again if needed.
Funny when I read the "Jailbreak" word LOL
anyways, you can just download any LEAKED or the Official one of JB and flash it.
I thought you want to upgrade iphone to Jellybean
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Arsaw said:
I thought you want to upgrade iphone to Jellybean
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lol. like this..
LOL, whoops. I go to a film school where everything is Macintosh and iPhones (I'm the oddball there), so I guess I picked up on their nomenclature.
If I remove the root and go back to factory, will that erase my data? If not, do I do that first, then download a rooted version of JB from here? And if so where would I find it? Search brings up tons of threads and I don't know what to go with. ^_^;;
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LOL, whoops. I go to a film school where everything is Macintosh and iPhones (I'm the oddball there), so I guess I picked up on their nomenclature.
If I remove the root and go back to factory, will that erase my data? If not, do I do that first, then download a rooted version of JB from here? And if so where would I find it? Search brings up tons of threads and I don't know what to go with. ^_^;;
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Pre rooted is only Custom roms .
Norm is flash stock rom via Odin and root via .
ROOT
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1684535
jje
JJEgan said:
Pre rooted is only Custom roms .
Norm is flash stock rom via Odin and root via .
ROOT
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1684535
jje
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Sorry, I'm really confused with all this terminology... I'm very new to all of this since the GS3 is my first smartphone. When I first got my phone, I searched for how to root it and installed a rooted version of the OS that was stripped of some of the bloatware apps. I used the instructions in this thread, though I'm not sure what I installed and what I used (though Odin sounds familiar to me... maybe I used that). Basically I don't understand what I'm using on my phone right now and what I'm supposed to do to get the newer version of the OS that is also rooted.
EDIT: BTW, my phone model is SCH-I535 running Android version 4.0.4.
SurferJon said:
Sorry, I'm really confused with all this terminology... I'm very new to all of this since the GS3 is my first smartphone. When I first got my phone, I searched for how to root it and installed a rooted version of the OS that was stripped of some of the bloatware apps. I used the instructions in this thread, though I'm not sure what I installed and what I used (though Odin sounds familiar to me... maybe I used that). Basically I don't understand what I'm using on my phone right now and what I'm supposed to do to get the newer version of the OS that is also rooted.
EDIT: BTW, my phone model is SCH-I535 running Android version 4.0.4.
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You are in the wrong forum, this is for the I9300, not the I535. I think that is the Verizon model. Try going to the forum for Verizon SIII, might get more specific advice on your phone and what to do.
I just got a GS3 and was immediately given a notification about a system update. I know these can sometimes making rooting a pain, so I wanted to ask if it's ok for me to perform this update or if I should just ignore it if I plan on rooting.
2nd question is whether, like previous Android phones I've had, the GS3 has several rooting methods or just one that everyone uses.
Thanks!
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I just got a GS3 and was immediately given a notification about a system update. I know these can sometimes making rooting a pain, so I wanted to ask if it's ok for me to perform this update or if I should just ignore it if I plan on rooting.
2nd question is whether, like previous Android phones I've had, the GS3 has several rooting methods or just one that everyone uses.
Thanks!
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Preform the update or not, it will not make a difference when it comes to rooting. If you plan on installing a custom rom or updating to JB then save yourself the time and forgo the update. As you will be doing this when you install a custom rom or JB stock.
There are a few methods out there for rooting, just search around here on xda. The easiest method I have found is CFRoot using ODIN. It is packaged together, just do a search on xda for the thread and download. Really easy should take no more than 5 minutes.
NewAussiefromCanada said:
Preform the update or not, it will not make a difference when it comes to rooting. If you plan on installing a custom rom or updating to JB then save yourself the time and forgo the update. As you will be doing this when you install a custom rom or JB stock.
There are a few methods out there for rooting, just search around here on xda. The easiest method I have found is CFRoot using ODIN. It is packaged together, just do a search on xda for the thread and download. Really easy should take no more than 5 minutes.
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Awesome. Thank you! I'm sure there has to be an I9300 non-SFR flavoured ROM out there. Any idea what the closest thing to Vanilla is for this phone?
I looking to restore my S3 to stock so i can receive official updates
would this be the correct procedure
Use triangle away to reset flash counter
Flash a stock firmware via odin
For example
I9300XXDLJ4 Download
Base Firmware: I9300XXDLJ4 (4.1.1)
Region Europe
Country: United Kingdom
Carrier: Unbranded
Build Date: 19 October 2012
Modem: XXDLID
CSC: OXADLJ4
Change List: 368423
Would this then enable OTA updates
Why don't you try to search...
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coolhof said:
Why don't you try to search...
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Why am i not surprised this was the first reply
Wouldn't it have been easier to type yes or no
manemzjum said:
Why am i not surprised this was the first reply
Wouldn't it have been easier to type yes or no
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I looking to restore my S3 to stock so i can receive official updates
would this be the correct procedure
Yes
Would this then enable OTA updates
No it may not .
Suggest you use Kies to update if you dont want XDA methods .
jje
JJEgan said:
I looking to restore my S3 to stock so i can receive official updates
would this be the correct procedure
Yes
Would this then enable OTA updates
No it may not .
Suggest you use Kies to update if you dont want XDA methods .
jje
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Actually if you flash with a stock firmware with odin it will receive future updates via OTA, i had this with my Nexus S phone. I don't know where you get your info from.
MichelN said:
Actually if you flash with a stock firmware with odin it will receive future updates via OTA, i had this with my Nexus S phone. I don't know where you get your info from.
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Information is from multiple posts saying i cannot update over OTA since i flashed stock firmware .That is why it was no you may not not no .
Not that i would know being a member of XDA i never use OTA/Kies and they don't exist on my phone . So you may be right and those countless posters with stock roms and no OTA may have some other problem .
jje
Im thinking of trading my phone for the note 2 its just so i can restore to stock and for the convenience of the next owner that all stock features (including OTA updates) work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33185382&postcount=1
and "no" is the answer to the post about the Nexus S - SGS3 does not behave the same as the pure Android Nexus S with regard to updates etc...I know because i have one and been running 4.1.1 on it since July (4.1.2 for the last week)
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33185382&postcount=1
and "no" is the answer to the post about the Nexus S - SGS3 does not behave the same as the pure Android Nexus S with regard to updates etc...I know because i have one and been running 4.1.1 on it since July (4.1.2 for the last week)
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Why no ? you flash it with a stock rom 4.1.1 and if a OTA 4.1.2 will be released then why won't he receive it ? I don't get it since the rom is official and will remove everything else that was installed on the phone.
MichelN said:
Why no ? you flash it with a stock rom 4.1.1 and if a OTA 4.1.2 will be released then why won't he receive it ? I don't get it since the rom is official and will remove everything else that was installed on the phone.
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If you flash your S3 with Odin it will increase the flash counter and change status to modified which will break OTA. Not the same with the 2 year old Nexus S as you'll know. The newer S3 has been modified to detect modifications. There are ways around this using mobile Odin etc. but this is just one indication that just because something works on your 2 year old Nexus S doesn't mean it'll work on the latest technology S3.
It's also why I keep bleating on about not giving advice based on supposition, conjecture or what Joe Bloggs posted elsewhere...advice should be based on experience otherwise its worthless, or even worse, misleading and dangerous.
mossy1963 said:
If you flash your S3 with Odin it will increase the flash counter and change status to modified which will break OTA. Not the same with the 2 year old Nexus S as you'll know. The newer S3 has been modified to detect modifications. There are ways around this using mobile Odin etc. but this is just one indication that just because something works on your 2 year old Nexus S doesn't mean it'll work on the latest technology S3.
It's also why I keep bleating on about not giving advice based on supposition, conjecture or what Joe Bloggs posted elsewhere...advice should be based on experience otherwise its worthless, or even worse, misleading and dangerous.
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I've downloaded jb and root my phone with sgs3 toolkit.my phone couldn't start after that so i had to download a modified rom.i'm having the same problem now.i want to take back the stock rom 4.0.4 so i can receive OTA updates again.otherwise i have to sell my phone and buy a new 1. i wish i cand find i solution
cesar_alrez said:
I've downloaded jb and root my phone with sgs3 toolkit.my phone couldn't start after that so i had to download a modified rom.i'm having the same problem now.i want to take back the stock rom 4.0.4 so i can receive OTA updates again.otherwise i have to sell my phone and buy a new 1. i wish i cand find i solution
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solution here mate
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33185382&postcount=1
mossy1963 said:
solution here mate
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33185382&postcount=1
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thx mate..i'll try it and let u know about the result...i hope i don't kill my phone with that
mossy1963 said:
If you flash your S3 with Odin it will increase the flash counter and change status to modified which will break OTA. Not the same with the 2 year old Nexus S as you'll know. The newer S3 has been modified to detect modifications. There are ways around this using mobile Odin etc. but this is just one indication that just because something works on your 2 year old Nexus S doesn't mean it'll work on the latest technology S3.
It's also why I keep bleating on about not giving advice based on supposition, conjecture or what Joe Bloggs posted elsewhere...advice should be based on experience otherwise its worthless, or even worse, misleading and dangerous.
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OK thanks for the info, now a newer question. What will happen if someone flashed a stock firmware (4.0.4 dutch) with a stock firmware (4.1.1 poland) via odin ? Will the OTA be blocked as well ? And what will happen if you flash it later with a 4.1.1 dutch stock firmware via odin ?
A friend of mine never rooted or messed with his phone, he only used odin so he could get jellybean faster.
Edit: His flashcounter said this
CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD: NONE
Hello to everyone. Sorry if the post does not go here.
I have a factory unlocked Galaxy S2 and wanted to know if there is a way to update it with the official jelly bean update, since the roll out started for some countries i thought maybe i could do the update too. My country didn't recieve the update yet, and when i search for updates, it obviously says theres none. But wanted to know if theres a method, that does not involve rooting or something like that.
Thanks in advanced
Just flash some other countries rom
I.e Spain
Yeah i heard that, but i wanted to know if there was a way to updating it without flashing some rom. Because i cant understand why i can update since my phone is unlocked. I even tried to search for updates without a sim but with no luck.
elloco4ever said:
Yeah i heard that, but i wanted to know if there was a way to updating it without flashing some rom. Because i cant understand why i can update since my phone is unlocked. I even tried to search for updates without a sim but with no luck.
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No.
If you want JB now then you will need to flash Spains or some other countries stock rom via ODIN or flash a custom rom via cwm recovery.
elloco4ever said:
Hello to everyone. Sorry if the post does not go here.
I have a factory unlocked Galaxy S2 and wanted to know if there is a way to update it with the official jelly bean update, since the roll out started for some countries i thought maybe i could do the update too. My country didn't recieve the update yet, and when i search for updates, it obviously says theres none. But wanted to know if theres a method, that does not involve rooting or something like that.
Thanks in advanced
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It's about the firmware, not about network status (locked - unlock).
Judging by your nick you are from Argentina-Uruguay. You'll get the update in march.
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hahah gastonw you are correct about the country! My phone is from eeuu, but it was updated with ICS from my country, so I suppose I´ll have to wait till march.
Thanks to all for the help
elloco4ever said:
hahah gastonw you are correct about the country! My phone is from eeuu, but it was updated with ICS from my country, so I suppose I´ll have to wait till march.
Thanks to all for the help
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Just flash it via Odin / mobile odin so you can show off running JB while your friends run gingerbread or ICS (or iOS, they always look away going like "argh...I got nothing to show against that spaceship", luv it )
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