[VIDEOS] How to Root, Recovery, unlock, flash & much more

Androideka5 · Jun 14, 2013

Tomsgt said:
Watch my unlock video it is really easy to use and works on the new update

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Yeah that's what I followed

I just wasn't sure if I could just repeat that step again after I've done everything. But thanks for the help and thanks for all the great tutorials

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Tomsgt · Jun 19, 2013

New Video added to OP you are going to want to check it out.

jfelynch · Jun 20, 2013

Sorry if this has been asked but I've tried to search google for an answer already.
I unlocked and rooted my phone, does this mean it is unlocked to use on another carrier? Thanks in advance

Tomsgt · Jun 20, 2013

There is two different meanings of unlocking the device. What I show people how to do is unlock the boot loader. This allows to to flash custom recovery and kernels to the device. The other unlock is a Sim unlock this is what make the device work on another carrier.

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tm80401 · Jun 23, 2013

Question

o.k.

I followed the instructions in the root, unlock bootloader, etc video and everything worked perfectly.

Then I updated CWM recovery through ROM Manager.

Now when I try to boot to Recovery, I get the 'you have software installed that Verizon doesn't like' message. Only happens when I boot to recovery, the normal bootup works fine.

Do I need to install the VRALEC bootchain and then re-install recovery again?

Tomsgt · Jun 23, 2013

Don't use ROM manager to install recovery that's the problem. Watch my recovery install video but install cwm instead of twrp

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Tomsgt · Jun 23, 2013

Added video to OP please check it out.

tm80401 · Jun 23, 2013

Tomsgt said:
Don't use ROM manager to install recovery that's the problem. Watch my recovery install video but install cwm instead of twrp

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How do I tell it to use cwm instead of twrp?

I have the .img file downloaded.

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Tomsgt said:
Added video to OP please check it out.

That worked!!

Much thanks.

Is there a way to use Goo Manager to install a CWM .img file?

Tomsgt · Jun 24, 2013

tm80401 said:
How do I tell it to use cwm instead of twrp?

I have the .img file downloaded.

---------- Post added at 05:49 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:35 PM ----------

That worked!!

Much thanks.

Is there a way to use Goo Manager to install a CWM .img file?

You cant install CWM with GOOmanager sorry

Tomsgt · Jun 24, 2013

Added two new videos to OP Please Check them out

lilafleisch · Jun 24, 2013

Tomsgt said:
Don't use ROM manager to install recovery that's the problem. Watch my recovery install video but install cwm instead of twrp

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Is there any particular reason you say to install cwm instead of twrp? I am rooting the phone for a friend and he just took the mf1 update...is there a root method that is known to work with the new update

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Tomsgt · Jun 24, 2013

lilafleisch said:
Is there any particular reason you say to install cwm instead of twrp? I am rooting the phone for a friend and he just took the mf1 update...is there a root method that is known to work with the new update

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watch my root video, from what I understand it works on the new update but to be sure check the XDA thread that I link in the video description

Tomsgt · Jun 24, 2013

lilafleisch said:
Is there any particular reason you say to install cwm instead of twrp? I am rooting the phone for a friend and he just took the mf1 update...is there a root method that is known to work with the new update

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did some searching please us this to root the ota
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2332825

Mixmode · Jun 25, 2013

Quick question OP...

My S3 was bought new from VZW and was flashed to PagePlus. I want to make sure that your rooting and adding recovery and ROMs won't somehow revert or screw up the settings from the flash. thx

Tomsgt · Jun 25, 2013

Mixmode said:
Quick question OP...

My S3 was bought new from VZW and was flashed to PagePlus. I want to make sure that your rooting and adding recovery and ROMs won't somehow revert or screw up the settings from the flash. thx

Sorry I dont mess with any carrier flashing so I dont know what will happen. this is for verizon I know that.

Mixmode · Jun 25, 2013

Tomsgt said:
Sorry I dont mess with any carrier flashing so I dont know what will happen. this is for verizon I know that.

I am trying to follow your rooting instructions which are straightforward but when I plug in the phone in my PC I hear it chime but it doesn't show up as a USB MSD. Drivers are installed... I am still on stock OS just like in your video. Any idea why it's not coming up or how to fix it?

Also, I have the Odin program. But what's the other rooted stock 4.1.2 no wipe? Where can I get it?

Tomsgt · Jun 25, 2013

Check my video description for a driver install video and all the links you're going to need

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Team Darkroom · Jun 25, 2013

Tomsgt said:
Thought I would put these videos out here for any noobs that might be looking for help. I will be adding to this thread as time goes on. So stay tuned.

How to enter Android recovery & Factory reset the Galaxy S3
http://youtu.be/UvD6ZCENlJA

How to enter Download Mode on the Samsung Galaxy S3
http://youtu.be/WmdyFevTO3M

How to Root the Samsung Galaxy S3 Verizon on jelly bean 4.1.2 and keep your apps
http://youtu.be/iOz3u5gfv6A

Galaxy S3 Jelly Bean 4.1.2 Root, Recovery, & Unlock the Boot Loader
http://youtu.be/hmmUmjvlIHM

Galaxy S3 update TWRP recovery and make a Nandroid backup.
http://youtu.be/A1vMFb80WKg

How to install a custom rom on the Galaxy S3 with TWRP recovery TOUCH RAGE
http://youtu.be/JKTPAGTfWo0

How to use Triangle Away app to reset the flash counter on the Galaxy S3
http://youtu.be/rX6_fDHvS48

How to Overclock your CPU to 1.9Gz on the Galaxy S3 with Lean Kernel
http://youtu.be/cGnmPXO9rdo

Galaxy S3 Stock rooted OTA rom with mutli window support
http://youtu.be/E00x0Jgh9Uc

How to use Twrp Manager app on the Galaxy S3 to back up & install Bonestock Rom
http://youtu.be/05ReQbru9s0

Samsung Galaxy S3 & S4 Multi Window Manager root app review
http://youtu.be/I99EgIHF-bs

More to Come

Thanks for the information

Tomsgt · Jun 26, 2013

Team Darkroom said:
Thanks for the information

Video added to OP. Check it out

Mixmode · Jun 26, 2013

Thx for the videos Tomsgt. They helped me root, unlock, backup and ROM my device today. :good:

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