[SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 UNIFIED TOOLKIT V9] Drivers, Backup, Root, Recovery + MORE [GSM]
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Thanks mate I will give your Rom a try once I have finished testing the mods section on a stock rom.
If you have any ideas for additions to the ToolKit (or improvements) please let me know
Mark.
I will upload a mirror but I only send out mirror links via pm so I can track download stats (until I can get some hosting and a site sorted out).
If you need a mirror link let me know.
Mark.
Thank you very much
First post updated, I just took out the link to Rom Manager as I have never used CWM Manager and dont know if you can get to CWM directly from the app.
What part of East Anglia?
Mark.
No worries Mark - appreciate the work you've done on this.
CWM Manager is installed automatically if you flash the CF-Root tarball.
I live just outside Bungay
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Mark.
Avira is flagging the install executable as containing TR/Dropper.Gen malware
Can you confirm the contents are completely clean and this is a false positive?
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No worries Mark - appreciate the work you've done on this.
CWM Manager is installed automatically if you flash the CF-Root tarball.
I live just outside Bungay
---------- Post added at 11:40 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:20 AM ----------
Mark.
Avira is flagging the install executable as containing TR/Dropper.Gen malware
Can you confirm the contents are completely clean and this is a false positive?
Read the original post, mark clearly said this :-
"NOTE:*As the ToolKit.exe file isn't Digitally Signed with a Microsoft Certificate it 'may' get picked up as potentially harmful by Antivirus Programs and deleted on first run. If this happens restore the file and exclude it from future scans to use it."
So this is completely normal as it also happened with me with Gnex toolkit & this toolkit too.
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Yes I can assure you its perfectly clean I would never include a virus/trojan in anything. As fabledude said, I have noted this in my first post its because the bat to exe converter isnt digitally signed as microsoft charge for a digital signature.No worries Mark - appreciate the work you've done on this.
CWM Manager is installed automatically if you flash the CF-Root tarball.
I live just outside Bungay
---------- Post added at 11:40 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:20 AM ----------
Mark.
Avira is flagging the install executable as containing TR/Dropper.Gen malware
Can you confirm the contents are completely clean and this is a false positive?
My dad lives in Ditchingham just outside bungay
MArk.
You are a king. Thanks so much for this man. Had made my life and job so much easier.
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Sent from my GT-I9300 Beast using Tapatalk Goodness
Yes I can assure you its perfectly clean I would never include a virus/trojan in anything. As fabledude said, I have noted this in my first post its because the bat to exe converter isnt digitally signed as microsoft charge for a digital signature.
My dad lives in Ditchingham just outside bungay
MArk.
Apologies missed that completely.
Took a walk around the lakes up at Ditchingham on Saturday morning. Nice little place.
Anyway thanks again for your work here Mark, most useful.
You're the man.
You made life with my HD2 so much more enjoyable and now i get to do it all over again with my shiny new SG3.
Many thanks Mark.
You made life with my HD2 so much more enjoyable and now i get to do it all over again with my shiny new SG3.
Many thanks Mark.
You're welcome
If you find any bugs or have any opinion on improvements please let me know as im working on the mods and extras section now for the next version.
Mark.
Till now I can not find any error: the internal sd-card backup runs fine for me.
Even the hidden folders (beginning with a dot in the name) are copied. This is very useful as these folders are not accessible via the mtp-mode. So I am able to make now a full-backup of the internal sd-card.
The only thing to mentioned is that for the nandroid full backup you must have enough free space on the internal sd-card as it seems that the nandroid full-backup first saves all data to the internal sd-card and afterwards copies the files over to the backup folder of the ToolKit on the pc. A little check for enough free space before the nandroid backup starts might help to prevent "out of space"-errors.
Now somebody has to test if the restore is functional.
Thanks for reminding me about the size of Internal Memory when performing a NAND backup I will add some information about checking there is at least 2GB free or maybe do it automatically.Till now I can not find any error: the internal sd-card backup runs fine for me.
Even the hidden folders (beginning with a dot in the name) are copied. This is very useful as these folders are not accessible via the mtp-mode. So I am able to make now a full-backup of the internal sd-card.
The only thing to mentioned is that for the nandroid full backup you must have enough free space on the internal sd-card as it seems that the nandroid full-backup first saves all data to the internal sd-card and afterwards copies the files over to the backup folder of the ToolKit on the pc. A little check for enough free space before the nandroid backup starts might help to prevent "out of space"-errors.
Now somebody has to test if the restore is functional.
Mark.
If it isnt then I will make it compatible but I will need people to test itDo you think toolkit will work on the Verizon S3?
Mark.
Thank you I have added you to the SGS3 Toolkit google+ circle for when the extras (VIP) section is finished
Mark.
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725INTRODUCING THE SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 UNIFIED TOOLKIT
The Unified Android Toolkit supports a multitude of Nexus and Samsung devices with more devices being added all the time. There is also an option at startup to run a Basic Android Toolkit which any Android device can use to install drivers, make app backups, install apk files, reboot the device into different modes and run a command prompt for manual input.
FUNCTIONS OF UNIFIED ANDROID TOOLKIT V1.3.4 [9TH JAN 2015]
* Install correct adb/fastboot drivers automatically on Windows xp/vista/7/8 32bit+64bit
* Backup/Restore a single package or all apps, user data and Internal Storage
* Backup your data from selectable folders [internal or external storage] to your PC for a Full Safe backup of data
* Unlock/Re-Lock your Bootloader [Nexus]
* Root Stock builds
* Various Root options using insecure boot image or custom recovery
* ALLINONE to Unlock, Root, Rename the Restore Files and install busybox [Nexus]
* ALLINONE to flash custom Recovery Root, Rename the Restore Files and install busybox [Samsung]
* Install BusyBox on your device
* Perform a FULL NANDROID Backup of your system (Boot, Cache, Data, Recovery and System) via adb and save in Custom Recovery format on your PC which can be Restored via CWM Recovery [if insecure boot image available]
* Fix extSdCard write permissions from installed apps in Android 4.4+ [Samsung]
* Pull /data and /system folders, compress to a .tar file and save to your PC [if insecure boot image available]
* Dump selected Device Partitions, compress to a .zip file with md5 and save to your PC [if insecure boot image available]
* Extras, Tips and Tricks section
* Auto Update ToolKit to latest available version at startup (professional only feature)
* Program up to 10 Quickpick slots and run them very quickly (professional only feature)
* Mods section to automatically perform certain tasks on your device
* Download Google Stock Image directly to correct ToolKit folder for extracting and flashing [Nexus]
* Check md5 of stock image to make sure downloaded file isn't corrupted before flashing [Nexus]
* Download Samsung Stock Firmware to PC for extracting and flashing via Odin [Samsung]
* Flash Custom Recovery or Google Stock Image to Device
* Rename the Recovery Restore File present on some Stock Roms
* Boot into CWM Touch, TWRP, Philz Touch Recovery or Stock Recovery without Flashing it [Nexus]
* Flash Custom Recovery to Device
* Boot [Nexus] or Flash .img Files directly from your PC
* Install a single apk or multiple apk's to your device
* Push Files from your PC to your device
* Pull Files from your device to your PC
* Disable forced encryption on Nexus6 and Nexus9 devices
* Install Root Checker app by Burrows Apps
* Install Backup/Restore app by MDroid Apps [calls log, sms, contacts]
* Install EFS/Partition Backup/Restore app by Wanam
* Dump selected LogCat buffers to your PC
* Dump BugReport to your PC
* Set Files Permissions on your device
* Open new Command Prompt for manual input
* Reboot device to Fastboot Mode or Android from fastboot mode [Nexus]
* Reboot device to Fastboot Mode [Nexus], Recovery, Android or Download Mode [Samsung] from adb mode
* Display Important Information about your device
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SUPPORTED DEVICES AND LATEST SUPPORTED BUILDS *HERE*
DOWNLOAD THE SKIPSOFT UNIFIED ANDROID TOOLKIT *HERE* (FROM SKIPSOFT.NET)
NOTE: As the exe files are not Digitally Signed with a Microsoft Certificate they 'may' get picked up as potentially harmful by Antivirus Programs and deleted on first run. If this happens restore the file and exclude it from future scans to use it. This seems to happen mostly on AVG Free and Norton which is why I switched to BitDefender which is much better.
Credits: Chainfire for SuperSU, koush and the clockworkmod team for cwm and the universal driver pack, 1wayjonny for the adb/fastboot driver pack, Adam Lange for all his support and help with the insecure kernels.
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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PUBLIC (FREE) AND PROFESSIONAL (DONATE) VERSIONS?
THE PUBLIC VERSION OF THE TOOLKIT INCLUDES EVERYTHING YOU COULD NEED TO MANIPULATE YOUR DEVICE. NOTHING IS RESTRICTED.
ACTIVATING THE PROFESSIONAL VERSION ADDS THE MOST USEFUL FUNCTION IN THE TOOLKIT, THE ABILITY TO CHECK FOR 'AUTO UPDATES' DIRECTLY VIA THE TOOLKIT AND HAVE THEM PUSHED TO YOUR PC RIGHT AWAY AS SOON AS THEY ARE UPLOADED WITHOUT NEEDING TO DOWNLOAD THE WHOLE TOOLKIT EVERY TIME. YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE THE LATEST VERSION AS SOON AS IT IS MADE AVAILABLE. THIS MEANS SMALLER UPDATES CAN BE SENT OUT MORE FREQUENTLY, SUCH AS ADDING A SINGLE FUNCTION, FIXING A BUG OR ADDING COMPATIBILITY FOR A SINGLE CARRIER. THE SMALLER UPDATES WILL BE COMPILED AND RELEASED TO THE XDA COMMUNITY AS A FULL (PUBLIC) DOWNLOAD VERSION SO PROFESSIONAL VERSIONS ARE ALWAYS UPDATED SOONER.
THE PRO VERSION ALSO ADDS THE ABILITY TO CHECK FOR THE LATEST VERSION OF SUPERUSER AND RECOVERY FILES AND DOWNLOAD THEM DIRECTLY TO THE TOOLKIT.
THE 'QUICK PICKS' SECTION[/B] ALLOWS YOU TO PROGRAM UPTO 10 SLOTS WITH TASKS THAT YOU MAY PERFORM ON A REGULAR BASIS OR JUST WANT TO KEEP A SET OF TASKS IN 1 PLACE. THEN JUST SELECT THE SLOT AND IT WILL REMEMBER ALL YOUR SETTINGS FOR THAT TASK AND RUN IT.
PRO USERS CAN ALSO SELECT THE "ANY BUILD" OPTION IN THE BUILD SELECTION SCREEN TO ROOT ANY BUILD (USEFUL IF YOUR BUILD IS NOT LISTED).
AUTO REPLY LINKS FOR PAYPAL TO GET A CODE INSTANTLY CAN BE FOUND AT http://goo.gl/nyGqv
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PLEASE READ THE *HELP* PAGE AT http://www.skipsoft.net/?page_id=1269 OR USE THE INFORMATION SECTION WITHIN THE TOOLKIT IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. I HAVE TAKEN A LOT OF TIME TO WRITE IT AND SOMETHING ON THERE SHOULD ANSWER 99% OF PROBLEMS.
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1. INSTALLING ADB/FASTBOOT DRIVERS
The first thing you need to do is to install the adb/fastboot drivers. These are needed so that you can unlock your bootloader, root your device and perform other adb/fastboot functions.
THE DRIVERS CAN BE INSTALLED DIRECTLY VIA THE TOOLKIT. OPTION 1 IN THE MAIN MENU.
If drivers are not installed or there is an exclamation mark next to the device:
Plug the device in to a usb cable directly connected to your motherboard.
In the Device Manager a new item, usually called Android 1.0 should pop up in the list.
Right click on the device item then left click on Update Driver Software. Select 'browse my computer' and then 'Let me pick from a list'.
If no adb interface driver appears in the list then untick 'Show compatible hardware' and find the Android or Samsung adb interface driver.
If you cannot find either of these click Have Disk, browse to the Toolkit install folder, drivers folder, click on android_winusb.inf and click Open.
Click OK and select Google ADB Interface.
Make sure you have USB debugging enabled in settings, developer options. In Android 4.2.2 or later you have to enable the developer options screen by going to settings, About on your device and click on Build number at the bottom 7 times until it says You are now a developer. If you have already enabled usb debugging then unplug/replug the usb cable.
On Android 4.2.2 or later when you replug the usb cable after enabling usb debugging for the first time you will get a popup asking you to authenticate your pc. Tick 'Always allow' then click 'ok'.
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2. USING SKIPSOFT UNIFIED ANDROID TOOLKIT
When starting the Toolkit you will first be asked which device you want to work with. Working folders will be created and the device files downloaded. You will then be taken to the Model/Build selection screen where you can do a number of things (other than select your model/build): Type '00' to enter your activation code and enable pro features, 'i' will take you to the Information and Help Section, 'a' will give you information on how to add support for a new build.
Supported builds are listed in the Model/Build selection screen and typing the associated number (i.e. 11) will download needed boot and recovery files (stock and custom recovery) then check for and download the latest superuser files available and custom recovery (pro versions only), verify all the files and start the Main Menu. You can now use all the functions and tools the Android Toolkit offers. Pro users can select the "any build" option to root any build (useful if your build is not listed).
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USEFUL INFORMATION
How to get into Recovery Mode
1. Unplug the USB cable.
2. Shut down the phone.
3. Hold down the 'HOME' + 'VOLUME UP' buttons and press the 'POWER' button for about 5 seconds to enter Recovery Mode.
How to get into Download Mode (For Odin)
1. Unplug the USB cable.
2. Shut down the phone.
3. Hold down the 'HOME' + 'VOLUME DOWN' buttons and press the 'POWER' button for about 2 seconds until a WARNING! Screen appears. Press the 'VOLUME UP' button to enter Download Mode.
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*DISCLAIMER*
I take no responsibility for any fault or damage caused by any procedures within this guide. No warranties of any kind are given.117**UPDATES AND UPDATE CHANGELOG**
This Updater file will update your Toolkit to the latest version and add the latest support the Toolkit offers. Download the below file, move the file to the Toolkit installation folder and run the file to update to the latest version.
THIS IS AN XDA EXCLUSIVE AND MUST NOT BE REDISTRIBUTED IN ANY FORM!!
IF YOU ARE PLEASED WITH HOW THE TOOLKIT WORKS DON'T BE TIGHT AND CONSIDER DONATING TO THE PRO VERSION TO SAY THANK YOU AND GET UPDATES PUSHED STRAIGHT TO YOUR TOOLKIT WITHOUT HAVING TO UPDATE MANUALLY. A LOT OF WORK GOES IN TO THE TOOLKITS AND IM ALWAYS TRYING TO MAKE THEM BETTER. THANK YOU.72Changelogs from previous builds to the Unified version
ToolKit v6.0 (08th November 2012)
+Added Full Support for International LTE Model GT-I9305
+Updated root support for latest 4.1.1 builds
+Added new Builds to Model Selection Screen
+Added Hotfile links to Stock Firmware for both Models in Downloads Section
+Added choice of Superuser or SuperSU on all root procedures
+Added choice of Custom Recovery when rooting (I9300 only)
+Updated Samsung USB Drivers to v1.5.15.0 (latest version)
+Added Device Information Screen from Main Menu
+Fixed Odin Tar Creator crashing
+Disabled ICS mods being enabled on JB builds which could soft brick the device
+Added NEW ‘Quick Picks’ Donators Feature
+Re-wrote lots of procedures to incorporate the Quick Picks Feature
+Re-ordered some functions on the Main Menu
+Added solution if CWM Root boots into Stock Recovery after flash
+Fixed lots of parts to improve the Toolkit
ToolKit v5.0 (23rd August 2012)
+Added Root Support for new Jelly Bean Builds
+Added Model Selection Screen at startup for selecting different builds
+Added cwm unroot zip file for quick unroot without wiping and flashing stock firmware
+Added cwm root for Superuser or SuperSU
+Added new Stock and Insecure kernels
+Added new Stock Recovery images
+Added new Stock Firmware download method and new links to various Stock Images
+Wrote new Date/Time method to give support for non UK Regions in various functions
+Added teaser for upcoming Quick Pick function
+Added new options to Settings Screen
+Added ‘Help’ option on Model Selection Screen
+Added ‘Auto Update’ check in Settings Screen
+Checked entire code and made edits to parts
ModsSection v2.1 (23rd August 2012)
+Updated Date/Time stamp method
+Updated NAND Backup script
+Added Jelly Bean detection for mods that do not work on that build
ToolKit v4.0 (24th July 2012)
+Added Auto Update Feature (at startup)
+Added 1-Click tar file creator to flash via Odin (from upto 10 images placed in the INPUT folder)
+Added Donator Features Activation from within ToolKit
+Changed Extras Section for new Activation method
+Added CWM Touch 6.0.1.0 to ToolKit
+Added Reboot to Download + Start Odin in ‘Reboot Phone Options’ screen
+Edited backup scripts for easier operation
+Removed Sim Unlock Tool for further testing
+Various tweaks
ModsSection v2.0 (24th July 2012)
+Added NAND backup option when starting to safe guard against bad mods
+Fixed some code
ToolKit v3.0 (4th July 2012)
+Added CF-CWM Recovery (thanks to Chainfire) as option
+Added cache.img dump to backup options
+Fixed /efs backup/restore tool from previous version not working
+Added Galaxy S3 SIM Unlocker by Adam Lange
+Added Samsung Cache Ripper by Adam Lange
+Updated Odin Flash Tool to v3.07
+Added option to NAND backup to Internal or External Storage + keep/delete files on phone after completion
+Added Rename Recovery Restore files for future proofing
+Fixed CWM Rooting as it wasnt working (incorrect script)
+Lots of re-written code for better functionality
+A few minor bug fixes
+A few other things I forgot to write down
ToolKit v2.0 (22nd June 2012)
+Updated CWM Recovery to Touch v5.8.4.3
+Updated Samsung drivers to v1.5.5.0
+Added text on NAND Restore option to check free space (2GB) before starting
+Streamlined Odin flash process. Phone will now automatically reboot into Download Mode
+Added Download Mode to reboot options
+Added Download, extract, flash Stock Rom option. Everything you will ever need to know is in there
+Added Stock Boot Image option
+Added full information on Resetting flash counter
+Alot more minor stuff
ModsSection v1.0 (22nd June 2012)
+Added first version of Mods Section. 3 mods
available for now with more to be added
ToolKit v1.0 (10th June 2012)
+First version of SGS3 ToolKit released9AUTO UPDATE AND FULL DOWNLOAD AVAILABLE FOR SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 (INTERNATIONAL VERSION)
ToolKit v5.0 (23rd August 2012)
+Added Root Support for new Jelly Bean Builds
+Added Model Selection Screen at startup for selecting different builds
+Added cwm unroot zip file for quick unroot without wiping and flashing stock firmware
+Added cwm root for Superuser or SuperSU
+Added new Stock and Insecure kernels
+Added new Stock Recovery images
+Added new Stock Firmware download method and new links to various Stock Images
+Wrote new Date/Time method to give support for non UK Regions in various functions
+Added teaser for upcoming Quick Pick function
+Added new options to Settings Screen
+Added 'Help' option on Model Selection Screen
+Added 'Auto Update' check in Settings Screen
+Checked entire code and made edits to parts
ModsSection v2.1 (23rd August 2012)
+Updated Date/Time stamp method
+Updated NAND Backup script
+Added Jelly Bean detection for mods that do not work on that build
Full version will be uploaded and posted to the thread in a bit.
Mark.
