[HELP] Root Android 4.3 ALPS I9300 Samsung S3 - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Ok i have a phone that was given to me buy a friend to root
i have tried every tool i could find on this site to try root it and others such as one click root
all of them say the phone is all ready rooted but i have checked and dont have root access to the phone
the make of the phone is alps i9300 samsung s3 clone it is MT6575 on an s880 board it sort of has a recovery just a triangle with no options
it is running android version 4.3.0
the kernal is 2.6.35.7 [email protected] #`1
with a baseband version of : MAUI.11AMD.50.SP.V28
build number is : BOAT.MP.S880.A.V14
hardware version is : S880_MB_V1.0
any help on how to root this thing would be warmly welcomed i have tried everything all so if anyone knows of custom roms as the one thats on it is a bit ****ty
here is a detailed report on the phone
androidfragmentation.com/database/v/dr/624527/oem/alps/dm/I9300/carrier/O2%20-UK

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Check out my thread on rooting.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41332218
Be Sure To Click Dat THANKS Button If I Helped!
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium

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Ronny927 said:
Check out my thread on rooting.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41332218
Be Sure To Click Dat THANKS Button If I Helped!
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
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hi thanks for your reply this would be good and all
but i cant run updates from sd cars as wen iu do it say signiture verification failed
here is a detailed report of my phone
androidfragmentation.com/database/v/dr/624527/oem/alps/dm/I9300/carrier/O2%20-UK

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Umm you can download CWM Recovery for your device from HERE
Then press "Install Zip From SD Card" in Stock Recovery, and you will get into CWM Recovery by installing that zip.
After that flash the zip I gave you, and there will be no Signature Verification problems (It is a typical problem for Stock Recovery, no worries). By default, CWM should have Signature Verification disabled, but if it isn't you can easily disable it in the menu.

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You're on Stock 3E recovery right?
Download this : http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390233485161005747
Put it in your external SDCard
And flash it in recovery. It's signed so it should work.
If it doesn't, get a temporary CWM from here : http://bit.ly/12SfdWY

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iXanza said:
You're on Stock 3E recovery right?
Download this : http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390233485161005747
Put it in your external SDCard
And flash it in recovery. It's signed so it should work.
If it doesn't, get a temporary CWM from here : http://bit.ly/12SfdWY
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yes i am on 3e but wen i try the first file i get invalid OTA package error so dont know whats wrong there
what do i do with the clock work mod file do i do the same and launch from 3e menu

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yes

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iXanza said:
yes
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ok thanks for your post and help i just tried that and get the exact same thing
OTA package is invalid :/

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Ronny927 said:
Umm you can download CWM Recovery for your device from HERE
Then press "Install Zip From SD Card" in Stock Recovery, and you will get into CWM Recovery by installing that zip.
After that flash the zip I gave you, and there will be no Signature Verification problems (It is a typical problem for Stock Recovery, no worries). By default, CWM should have Signature Verification disabled, but if it isn't you can easily disable it in the menu.
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same goes for the file provided by you i get
invalid OTA package

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BUMP!!
really need this cant seem to get it working
this phone dose truly seem to be unrootable dose anyone have anything to help ?

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parenti2k9 said:
BUMP!!
really need this cant seem to get it working
this phone dose truly seem to be unrootable dose anyone have anything to help ?
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You can root this by using Ubuntu.
1. adb devices , to check for connected device
2. adb root , to gain root
3. adb shell, to check if you get root sign #. then exit
4 load SuperuserAndFullBackup.zip and extract to any folder. then
5. use adb push to push all files in /system/* to it destination
6. adb shell go into device
7. chown and chmod like permission in updater-script.
:fingers-crossed:

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best rooting package
parenti2k9 said:
Ok i have a phone that was given to me buy a friend to root
i have tried every tool i could find on this site to try root it and others such as one click root
all of them say the phone is all ready rooted but i have checked and dont have root access to the phone
the make of the phone is alps i9300 samsung s3 clone it is MT6575 on an s880 board it sort of has a recovery just a triangle with no options
it is running android version 4.3.0
the kernal is 2.6.35.7 [email protected] #`1
with a baseband version of : MAUI.11AMD.50.SP.V28
build number is : BOAT.MP.S880.A.V14
hardware version is : S880_MB_V1.0
any help on how to root this thing would be warmly welcomed i have tried everything all so if anyone knows of custom roms as the one thats on it is a bit ****ty
here is a detailed report on the phone
androidfragmentation.com/database/v/dr/624527/oem/alps/dm/I9300/carrier/O2%20-UK
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:fingers-crossed: The absolute best rooting package I’ve found is CF Root 6.4 (although I know Chainfire isn’t backing or updating anymore (it’s there’s)), It will root every Galaxy S3 i9300 firmware there is, well every firmware update that I’ve put on my phone including custom ROMS and there have been many. It will install SU App, and CWM recovery (albeit an older version) and does it EVERY TIME. It’s awesome. Being that it's a clone, who knows if it will work, anyways give it a go.

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Quick ? How were you running Android 4.3 when it just came out 5 days ago & not even officially available for the S3. Just curious but correct me if i'm wrong

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cf root wont work for it. It is not Samsung phone. it is just a clone cheap clone. I don't believe it is 4.3.

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esmX24 said:
Quick ? How were you running Android 4.3 when it just came out 5 days ago & not even officially available for the S3. Just curious but correct me if i'm wrong
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android 4.3 was installed on the phone wen i got it from the factory i did check it to and it is really android 4.3
sins this post i have rooted the phone very easy my self from adb with no need for tools or scripts and no need to reboot the phone untill it is rooted and ready
i am now looking for roms that may work with the phone

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i have rooted my phone , but i can't find out any ROM for it. my phone is dual sim :crying:

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Ronny927 said:
Umm you can download CWM Recovery for your device from HERE
Then press "Install Zip From SD Card" in Stock Recovery, and you will get into CWM Recovery by installing that zip.
After that flash the zip I gave you, and there will be no Signature Verification problems (It is a typical problem for Stock Recovery, no worries). By default, CWM should have Signature Verification disabled, but if it isn't you can easily disable it in the menu.
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i just want to clarify. you will flash that zip on the s3 right? cuz the file says its for galaxy s4g. i just want to clarify. and it wont brick the device right?