I have looked around for a while but cant seem to find anything clear. So i made an account.
Will i be able to root my S3 (i9305) and install a custom rom?
Got the phone from T-Mobile UK on contract. I updated to 4.3 when it came through ota.
Sorry for asking :fingers-crossed: but thanks to anyone who replies.
Hello Heych123 and welcome to XDA. First a fair warning .... you will get addicted to this site :silly:
Ok, rooting the S3 I9305 is prety easy, altough i'd like to advice you to read read read before you do do do.
For rooting your device, use / read this thread
[GT-I930x/T/N][SHV-E210*][SHW-M440S] CF-Auto-Root
After you've succesfully rooted your device, i'd advice you to use / read this thread
[APP][4.0+][ROOT] SA Manager (EFS, TA backup & restore)
Lastly, or maybe better yet, start with reading the first four pinned threads on this page.
My last advice would be to keep everything (downloads and stuff) nicely orginized on your PC by putting everything in clearly labeled folders.
Like a folder for root-files ...... and a folder for ROMs ..... and a folder for backups ...... and so on.
Good Luck and have fun !!! :highfive:
Heych123 said:
I have looked around for a while but cant seem to find anything clear. So i made an account.
Will i be able to root my S3 (i9305) and install a custom rom?
Got the phone from T-Mobile UK on contract. I updated to 4.3 when it came through ota.
Sorry for asking :fingers-crossed: but thanks to anyone who replies.
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You are in the wrong forum this is I9300 Q&A.
You can root and install custom rom see I9305 development .
STICKYS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344125
UNDERSTAND FIRST
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2362743
Network IMEI EFS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2393289
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Hi Guys,
Just got an s3 GT-I900T moving from a HTC Desire HD.
Few questions in regards to rooting as I rooted my DHD which was rather easy.
My questions are
1. Firmware v Rom - What's the difference and do I need to flash both or..?
2. Anything you would recommend I should know that is different in the rooting process for the device?
Accessories related questions
1. I've tried finding it, but how much thicker does using the Hyperion 4200mAH make the phone, from photo's it looks to make it roughly double the size?
2. For the Hyperion 2200mAH - How more time does it bring the battery to, eg from a day to a day and a half or?
Sorry if my questions seem stupid.. they do seem a little stupid to me, but I did try searching - possibly I'm just terribly at seaching for things
Burning_aces said:
Hi Guys,
Just got an s3 GT-I900T moving from a HTC Desire HD.
Few questions in regards to rooting as I rooted my DHD which was rather easy.
My questions are
1. Firmware v Rom - What's the difference and do I need to flash both or..?
2. Anything you would recommend I should know that is different in the rooting process for the device?
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1. Not sure if there is really a big difference. Firmware for me is a rom, custom roms are also roms/firmwares in a way
2. Read the Stickies in the General thread, it will help you to get behind the rooting process.
ps: I guess you meant GT-I9300T not GT-I900T
chrismast said:
1. Not sure if there is really a big difference. Firmware for me is a rom, custom roms are also roms/firmwares in a way
2. Read the Stickies in the General thread, it will help you to get behind the rooting process.
ps: I guess you meant GT-I9300T not GT-I900T
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Yes I did mean that..
In regards to 1 - Cool, I was hoping they were the same, hence the stupid question part, thanks Chrismast.
2 - Good call, missed the sticky that actually mattered - Saw it as the following;
[READ FIRST] Forum Section Rules [UPDATED: 9th September 2012]
American or Canadian SGS3? Read this before posting!
Mods to assist......
For all your jellybean discussion
Do NOT post threads asking which the best ROM or kernel is
Whats the best way to root the phone, then get a complete backup of the original rom?
In this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957273 Chainfire said "No CWM and such ?
I have personally moved away from permanent custom recoveries, and I am no longer supporting them. On newer devices they cause flash counter and OTA flashing issues. If you really want one, others do provide versions of CWM and TWRP for most devices. Personally I just use Mobile ODIN to install ZIPs and Titanium Backup for my backup/restore needs. I do always want root though, and as such I'm still supporting CF-Auto-Root as quick way to root."
Originally I was going to install CWM, but yeah, what's the best way to go about this?
Burning_aces said:
Yes I did mean that..
In regards to 1 - Cool, I was hoping they were the same, hence the stupid question part, thanks Chrismast.
2 - Good call, missed the sticky that actually mattered - Saw it as the following;
[READ FIRST] Forum Section Rules [UPDATED: 9th September 2012]
American or Canadian SGS3? Read this before posting!
Mods to assist......
For all your jellybean discussion
Do NOT post threads asking which the best ROM or kernel is
Whats the best way to root the phone, then get a complete backup of the original rom?
In this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957273 Chainfire said "No CWM and such ?
I have personally moved away from permanent custom recoveries, and I am no longer supporting them. On newer devices they cause flash counter and OTA flashing issues. If you really want one, others do provide versions of CWM and TWRP for most devices. Personally I just use Mobile ODIN to install ZIPs and Titanium Backup for my backup/restore needs. I do always want root though, and as such I'm still supporting CF-Auto-Root as quick way to root."
Originally I was going to install CWM, but yeah, what's the best way to go about this?
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yes, you can use CF-Auto-Root whereas I did not use it as it was not available (?) that time, but I am sure there is a guide in that thread. Otherwise you could use CF-Root 6.4. Make sure you have the international I9300/T version though! Also a good start to read is here. For backups, once you installed CWM you will be able to do a nandroid backup. In addition backup your EFS folder and copy it to your computer, instructions here. I hope it helps!
Hi guys,
i know most of you are thinking now why i dont search or google or something else but really i cant do anything about this.
I am new to flashing and rooting and i rooted my s3 ella i9300 version with the samsung toolkit v 7.0 via odin.
Now i would like to instlall this ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2106471&nocache=1
But srsly, there is no good tutorial for newbies. i cant understand why the developers never try to help us noobs in such situations like this.
So please can anyone help me out? I went into the download section of the ROM but there are so many files i dont know which to take and download...
Thanks in advance
Full instructions are on the website, linked in the OP of the slim thread which you no doubt read
Read this as well
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2362743
[REF] Understanding the basics before rooting your S3 (GT-i9300/i9305)
my question is, can i flash MY phone with this ROM? I have android 4.1.2 and i dont know if this works because it says in the thread title 4.2.2 so is it compatible with mine?
Pathera said:
my question is, can i flash MY phone with this ROM? I have android 4.1.2 and i dont know if this works because it says in the thread title 4.2.2 so is it compatible with mine?
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Yes but you would be better not flashing that rom . But spending time reading the basics first as you are lacking in even the first steps .
Noobs are expected to read first flash last this is a developers forum for developers . Those that don't bother to learn the basics are not going to be spoonfed .
So seriously you read the posted stickied faqs and guides or suffer a bricked phone your choice .
Samsung Galaxy S3 General Sticky Roll-Up Thread ***Stickies found here!
jje
Hi all, ok its been a very long time since i rooted my sg3 , ok i have an s3 locked to vodafone and is running rom 4.1.2 baseband I9300XXEMG4, So is this normal verizon/sprint phone and yes im in the UK.
What i need to no is can somebody post a link to me and the latest easier way to root my S3 Please, sorry to have forgotton the whole thing but its been ages since i last rooted,
Also are there any latest sound boosting hacks that are available now ?
And finally sorry for posting in wrong section to the admin if i have.
Hope to get some help very soon.
Thankyou from Brian.
Makes no sense, this forum is for the i9300 international -if you have a sprint then you'll brick it with files from this forum.
Suggest you go read the sticky thread in general, rather than posting questions already asked a thousand times.
Start by finding out what phone you have .
Details are under the battery .
If it is an I9300 then all the information is posted .
Basics read first.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344125
Critical you read the first two posts .
Likewise sound hacks are posted use search .
Try Viper4Android
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boomboomer said:
Makes no sense, this forum is for the i9300 international -if you have a sprint then you'll brick it with files from this forum.
Suggest you go read the sticky thread in general, rather than posting questions already asked a thousand times.
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why does this make no sense , maybe i must be thick but i have given you the phone details i have, yes i am a newbie and hope i would have got more help on here
THANKYOU JJegan
JJEgan said:
Start by finding out what phone you have .
Details are under the battery .
If it is an I9300 then all the information is posted .
Basics read first.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344125
Critical you read the first two posts .
Likewise sound hacks are posted use search .
Try Viper4Android[/QUOTE
THANKYOU So much at least somebody trying to help me without being sarcky :laugh:
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Oh i am of the same opinion your question made no sense as sprint verizon is USA and therefore would be in the wrong forum .Likely you would brick the phone if asking for
information here would be extremely high if that was the case and you suggest you have Vodaphone UK phone but ask about some other model .
read007 said:
at least somebody trying to help me without being sarcky :laugh:
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I didn't intend any sarcasm, I don't want you to brick your phone but I'm not going to type information you can find for yourself in just a few moments.
Hi all,
which recovery should i take? I have had a Galaxy S4 but it broke to pieces....
Now i have a S3 again and it is a time gone, so i ask which recovery should i use if i want to begin flashing with this phone?
Thank you.
Clandaries said:
Hi all,
which recovery should i take? I have had a Galaxy S4 but it broke to pieces....
Now i have a S3 again and it is a time gone, so i ask which recovery should i use if i want to begin flashing with this phone?
Thank you.
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(1) question like "what rom/recovery/whatever use" are not allowed due to forum rules
(2) Start by reading all guides to get a background on roms, recovery, rooting, flashing etc.
(3) a good start to give you an overview is the development's section recovery threads, the most used, I feel, is Philz recovery, but I am neither telling you to use it or that it is the best, as this is personal perception
good luck!
Its all in the faqs and guides .
Use TWRP or Philz
Nice and so funny....
Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
And it is not allowed to ask Question....OK
I have flashed my S4 a thousand times so i am not a beginner. But it is gone some time and i just wanted to know what have changed in the time for the S3...
Thanks i will find out myself....
I am done..
Newest is cwm 6.0.4.4 use that and happy flashing. :thumbup: shame about the s4.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2200501
Clandaries said:
Nice and so funny....
Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
And it is not allowed to ask Question....OK
You misunderstand .
The rules say search first and you should have read the faqs and guides first .
So no the same question that is posted hundreds of times and is now posted again as the user is to lazy to read is not wanted noob or not .
Your question is answered in detail in the basic faq .
[REF] Understanding the basics before rooting your S3 (GT-i9300/i9305)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2362743
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I have a samsung i9300t running the new android 4.1.2 that came out last November, having trouble rooting it tho, I've tried framaroot, none of them work and I don't want a root that requires flashing. Could someone help find a root for me thanks,
Nathan
Questions in the q&a forum, you will have to flash you want root. Read the guides.
ranga9800 said:
I have a samsung i9300t running the new android 4.1.2 that came out last November, having trouble rooting it tho, I've tried framaroot, none of them work and I don't want a root that requires flashing. Could someone help find a root for me thanks,
Nathan
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If you're still at 4.1.2, lucky you. (Don't upgrade to 4.3 unless you're sure you like all the changes. I personally hate quite a few of them except some layout changes)
Toolkit by mskip is REALLY good. I wish I could still use mine though. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1703488
I'll just quote this from many users. Read carefully and it'll provide you with some basic knowledge of what to expect and what procedures to take before attempting anything
EFS is really important, you should backup it first thing after rooting.
UNDERSTAND FIRST
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2362743
Network IMEI EFS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2393289
Downgrade and network problems .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2531221