[HOWTO] [ROOT] No Tripping Flash Counter [Tmobile / Wind / Mobilicity / Videotron]

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falcons2

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I really wanna root this way but I have nothing on my computer to extract it with since bit zipper trial expired :banghead:

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HTC-187

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A few people mentioned using ROM Manager to flash CWM, and them installing ROMs after that. Can others verify that this method has worked WITHOUT tripping the flash counter (as opposed as the dd method)?

Also, if this method is working, it seems like it would be much simpler to use, and would be great if it were added to the OP.

Thanks.
 
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redh0rse

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Any known issues if I install cwm? Like loosing ieme.

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redh0rse said:
Any known issues if I install cwm? Like loosing ieme.

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I installed CWM using the dd method and didn't lose IMEI. From my reading, the IMEI bug is very weird in that no one seems to be able to pinpoint an exact cause. My recommendation would be to read the post that explains how to backup your IMEI and make sure to use both backup methods before proceeding
 
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Annex1

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Hey I just got my T-mobile GS3 in the mail today and Noticed the phone is on ver LG1
Has anyone tried rooting the updated phones?
 
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battlekry

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Annex1 said:
Hey I just got my T-mobile GS3 in the mail today and Noticed the phone is on ver LG1
Has anyone tried rooting the updated phones?
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I would definitely would like to know the same thing as I too have a fairly new stock LG1 SG3 as well and am real tempted to install the newer firmware... anyone try to root with the newer firmware and also without tripping the counter? Thanks in advance!!
 
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battlekry said:
I would definitely would like to know the same thing as I too have a fairly new stock LG1 SG3 as well and am real tempted to install the newer firmware... anyone try to root with the newer firmware and also without tripping the counter? Thanks in advance!!
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Hey BattlKry, I got word from one of the XDA Moderators and you can root the LG1 ver
I just did it and worked perfectly... Really glad it worked cuz I was kinda annoyed that the phone came pre-upgraded.

Flash away bro
 
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torvick12

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Hey guys i just got my s3 from tmobile, all i want is just rooted and delete the bloat of apps that i wont need. Is the proper way to just root or does this root option comes with rom or just root?. All i have done with the s3 is just software update from tmobile.
 
RaymondPJR

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chadster214 said:
can you plese do the same to the lates firmware? T999UVALH2
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I've read all the posts that have popped up now that there is an update and I don't like any of them because each involves tripping the flash counter then using Triangle away. I haven't been flashing anything because of the flash counter and the IMEI issues. I just backed IMEI up today then found out there was an update. Your method was so simple and easy and I'd rather never trip the flash counter if I can avoid it, at least until we get the JB update. I can live without flashing for now, but not without being rooted, lol. I hope you can grant our wish.
 
jaliscojorge

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Yes, Mr.Robinson, please work your magic again!
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Wouldn't the version posted by wildchild work if you already have root and a custom recovery? If stock i know then you'll have to go a different counter tripping route but you can start here then install a custom recovery then flash the updated version with root from wildchild and then save Mr. Robinson some work in the process.

typed from my white sgs3 hungry for some Zen
 
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    This is a completely stock ODIN flashable ROM with root injected into the system image.
    This is a fairly easy way to get root WITHOUT tripping the flash counter that will void the warranty. If you don't care about tripping the counter then you can get root other ways.

    4.3 Image Notes: With 4.3 images, KNOX is removed in order for root to stick. This will flag the Knox counter. Once you flash one of these 4.3 images you now have the latest factory stock bootloader, radio, etc. Flashing a prior bootloader can hard/soft brick your device. Please read and understand what you are doing.

    You can get ODIN here
    and the drivers for the SGH-T999 so ODIN can detect your phone can be found at Samsung's site. Click on the Manuals & Downloads tab at the bottom and then on Software for the latest driver.

    First download the stock odin tar that has a rooted system image injected into it:
    Note: Always check the MD5 sums before using any of these! Thanks :)
    MCT: Mobilicity
    GLW: Wind
    VTR: Videotron


    T-Mobile Image
    March 2014 - 4.3 JellyBean - New!
    Note: This is based off of the stock image TMO T999UVUENC2
    Do not flash a prior release after flashing this, it has been reported to cause bricks, read the thread for more information.
    Perm Mirror: Download - root66_TMO_T999UVUENC2.7z

    November 2013 - 4.3 JellyBean
    Note: This is based off of the stock image TMO T999UVUEMJC
    Do not flash a prior release after flashing this, it has been reported to cause bricks, read the thread for more information.
    Perm Mirror: Download - root66_TMO_T999UVUEMJC_2.7z

    April 2013 - 4.1.2 JellyBean
    Note: This is based off of the stock image TMO T999UVDMD5
    Perm Mirror: Download - root66_TMO_T999UVDMD5.7z

    January 2013 - 4.1.1 JellyBean
    Note: This is based off of the stock image TMO T999UVDLJC
    Perm Mirror: Download - root66_TMO_T999UVDLJC.7z

    Note: This is based off of the stock image TMO T999UVDLJA (October 2012 - 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
    Perm Mirror: Download - root66_TMO_T999UVDLJA.7z


    T-Mobile LTE Image
    March 2014 - 4.3 JellyBean - New!
    Note: This is based off of the stock image TMO T999LUVUBNC1
    Download :: Download - root66_TMO-L_T999LUVUBNC1.7z

    December 2013 - 4.3 JellyBean
    Note: This is based off of the stock image TMO T999LUVUBMK4
    Download :: Download - root66_TMO-L_T999LUVUBMK4.7z


    WIND Image
    December 2013 - 4.3 JellyBean
    Note: This is based off of the stock image GLW T999VVLUEMK5
    Download :: Download - root66_GLW_T999VVLUEMK5.7z

    June 2013 - 4.1.2 JellyBean
    Note: This is based off of the stock image GLW T999VVLDMF2
    Perm Mirror: Download - root66_GLW_T999VVLDMF2.7z

    December 2012 - 4.1.1 JellyBean
    Note: This is based off of the stock image GLW T999VVLDLL1
    Perm Mirror: Download - root66_GLW_T999VVLDLL1.7z


    Mobilicity Image
    December 2013 - 4.3 JellyBean
    Note: This is based off of the stock image MCT T999VVLUEMK5
    Download :: Download - root66_MCT_T999VVLUEMK5.7z

    June 2013 - 4.1.2 JellyBean
    Note: This is based off of the stock image MCT T999VVLDMF2
    Perm Mirror: Download - root66_MCT_T999VVLDMF2.7z

    December 2012 - 4.1.1 JellyBean
    Note: This is based off of the stock image MCT T999VVLDLL1
    Perm Mirror: Download - root66_MCT_T999VVLDLL1.7z


    Videotron Image
    December 2013 - 4.3 JellyBean
    Note: This is based off of the stock image VTR T999VVLUEMK5
    Download :: Download - root66_VTR_T999VVLUEMK5.7z

    June 2013 - 4.1.2 JellyBean
    Note: This is based off of the stock image VTR T999VVLDMF2
    Perm Mirror: Download - root66_VTR_T999VVLDMF2.7z

    December 2012 - 4.1.1 JellyBean
    Note: This is based off of the stock image VTR T999VVLDLL1
    Perm Mirror: Download - root66_VTR_T999VVLDLL1.7z


    Second,
    Extract the root66 tar file from the .7z file you downloaded.
    Put phone into download mode [ with phone off, hold vol. down + home + power ], connect to computer and open Odin.
    once in odin click the PDA field and select the root66 tar you downloaded.
    Leave Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checked.
    click start and
    when done let phone reboot.
    If you have issues flashing with Odin please ensure you are using the microusb cable that came with the phone, users have had issues using other cables.
    If you just want a stock, rooted phone with no custom recovery, no plans to flash custom roms, etc. then you can stop HERE.

    If you are coming from a different rom base (non-stock) you will want to factory wipe/reset in recovery after flashing this.

    OTA Updates:
    Stock Recovery: Once rooted with above method, if you receive a notification for an OTA update, it has been verified you can use OTA RootKeeper to retain root through the update process.

    Non-Stock Recovery: If you have loaded a non-stock recovery (per below) you can simply use it to flash the OTA update flashable zip I've created. This is the stock OTA just modified to be flashable in CWM and TWRP and not lose root in the process. As such it still does all the checks so if you have deviated from the rooted stock image above by modifying system files this will fail.
    Download: OTA Update UVALJ4 to UVDLJA
    Download: OTA Update UVDLJA to UVDLJC

    Third, (optional)
    Note: On Jelly Bean releases it is possible and I'd say probable based on my experience with the Note II that loading a non-stock recovery will trip the counter no matter how you install it.
    If you want to get clockworkmod recovery loaded so you can flash whatever you want, nandroid, etc then continue on....
    Once rebooted you can essentially follow this thread to load the clockworkmod recovery. As long as you flash the recovery using the dd method with adb (or use terminal emulator from the play store) then you will NOT trip the flash counter. If you use ODIN to flash a custom recovery you will trip the counter.

    Third, alternate if unfamiliar with adb commands and uncomfortable using any command line
    Decide if you want to use TWRP or CWM.
    If you would like to install ClockworkMod recovery then grab Rom Manager from the Play store and in the menu select to install ClockworkMod Recovery.
    If you would like to install TeamWin Recovery Project then grab GooManager from the Play store and select the option to "Install OpenRecovery Script".

    De-Bloater
    If you've made it this far with a stock, rooted phone with cwm and you don't want to flash a custom rom (which will do its own de-bloating) you can check out my Aroma installer based De-bloater to easily get rid of bloat system apps you no longer want to see. Simply flash in CWM like anything else and you will be presented with a menu system to choose what to remove. If you are unsure it is safe to pick Recommended and still get a decent de-bloat.​

    [Note: Flashing this with ODIN will not wipe /sdcard or /data. Keep that in mind depending on your usage.]

    Bonus Downloads
    Odin Flashable Stock TMO UVDMD5 Recovery - This is an Odin Flashable STOCK Recovery for TMO from UVDMD5 release - TMO_recovery_T999UVDMD5.tar.md5
    Odin Flashable TWRP Recovery - openrecovery-twrp-2.3.1.0-d2tmo.tar.md5

    Thanks
    To get the injected root system image I followed pieces of
    http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=27801304&postcount=1
    http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=22798858&postcount=32

    so thanks to those guys. Neither of those worked out of the box needed a bit of tweaking.
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    reapur said:
    I disabled my phone's ability to OTA update, so I'll wait for the next rev of this awesome fix.
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    OP Updated with the root66_TMO_T999UVDLJA.7z

    this injects latest SuperSU 0.98 and su binary.
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    karipay said:
    Hopefully Mr. Robinson will give us the root66 file. Thanks in advance!
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    OP Updated with :: root66_TMO_T999UVDMD5.7z
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    mrRobinson
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    dantemp said:
    Well, as much as I appreciate all the hard work from the devs on this site, I'm not flashing this until the OP can answer why there is such a big size difference. I'm definitely careful with what I flash. Anyone on Wind Mobile should know that Wind's phones, unlike the bigger service providers, come with no bloat. It's a little discomforting that the OP hasn't answered back yet. So until then, I'll patiently wait. 500MB is a really big difference in size.
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    There is more detailed info in my root thread for att. So peruse there in your free time. The gist of it is that Samsung uses a compressed image. The tool used to recompress the image once it was converted to an ext4 I could mount would never flash correctly in Odin. Hence I left it uncompressed. They are both tar. A tar doesn't compress. This adds 2 files to the stock image. An su binary and superuser.apk.

    To whoever said spyware or phishing stuff etc you have to be kidding. It doesn't take a genius to look at running process and system apps on android. You are rooted. You can dump a log cat and look at damn near everything. I've made a rooted stock image for att, tmo, sprint, rogers, bell, wind, Verizon, etc. They all add the same 2 files. Either I'm the biggest genius on this site to inject spyware into a ROM across 4 different carrier forums that no one is able to detect or I have a gs3, wanted to root the stock image and decided to share it. I'll let you be the detective to figure that one out.
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    mrRobinson
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    rakeshchn said:
    MrRobinson, i used this method to root long back and still rocking UVALEM firmware which is the original version. Are you planning to update the thread when Jellybean OTA is out? Do you think that can be Odin flashed directly on top of T999UVALEM without losing apps and settings?

    Sent from my SGH-T999
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    I'll keep this updated when the full stock roms are released through official channels. I won't update it based from leaks or from OTA's. Though usually once the OTA is out it typically isn't too long before the full stock of it hit's Kies. I only do this to ensure the image integrity. I think of this root method as the way to use if you messed up your phone and it will no longer boot. You can drop to download mode and flash this and ensure you are on stock yet with root so you can easily move from this point forward.
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