[GUIDE] No-Wipe Jelly Bean Factory Images ***Final Update: 6/1/13***

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prdog1 said:
Takes to long to upload to dropbox. The file downloads for me. And it was not created by another subscriber here. It was a 2 hour Official download from Samsung Updates I downloaded Myself and made available. If can't download from that link it is available here where I got it. :cool:

http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SCH-I535
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I got the file downloaded and unpacked from RapidGator.
Samsung VZW Firmware\I535VRBMF1_I535VZWBMF1_VZW\KIES_HOME_I535VRBMF1_1152558_REV09_user_low_ship.tar.md5

Then got Odin 3.07 running.
It shows the following message

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..

And has been hung at that stage for about an hour.
None of the options within Odin seem to be available.
Phone is displaying message Downloading . . . . Do not turn off target!!
That message was showing since I first entered D/L mode and before the cable was connected.
I don't know if I should disconnect to restart or give it some further instruction to proceed.
any advice would be appreciated.
 
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andreglud

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After I flashed the Stock VRBMB1 Factory Image, I cant access Recovery anymore. It just gives me the Samsung Logo and the GT-I9300, which makes me kinda stuck. What should I do?
 
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andreglud said:
Before I do something stupid, which image should I use then? It's unlocked.
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Don't use any image from here. Any Verizon, Sprint, Tmobile or ATT firmware will brick your phone. You are flashing firmware to the wrong partitions. That is wht you have no recovery and will not boot. You flashed stock recovery and boot.img to the wrong partitions. Need firmware for I9300. It will relock it if that is how it came. Can get I9300 image from I9300 threads or SamsungUpdates.com. Then root, unlock and recovery. :cool:

http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9300 - Need the one for your region. Note the 3 letter code.
 
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ciabatoni

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Help

Im trying to get a friends sch-i535 working on tmobile, Odin failed and now im stuck in recovery mode, Ive tried the No-wipe flash and like I said it failed, I selected and added the file to PDA while in odin, Is that correct, Ive never had any problems when flashing thru odin, But Now im faced with this.. She was currently on kitkat 4.4.2, Any help would be appreciated, Thank you.. Hope someone is still active here
 
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ciabatoni said:
Im trying to get a friends sch-i535 working on tmobile, Odin failed and now im stuck in recovery mode, Ive tried the No-wipe flash and like I said it failed, I selected and added the file to PDA while in odin, Is that correct, Ive never had any problems when flashing thru odin, But Now im faced with this.. She was currently on kitkat 4.4.2, Any help would be appreciated, Thank you.. Hope someone is still active here
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This thread was only for Verizon carrier. You would probably have better luck looking under the headings for the S III with T Mobile carrier. Hope this helps, and good luck. :)
 
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ciabatoni said:
Im trying to get a friends sch-i535 working on tmobile, Odin failed and now im stuck in recovery mode, Ive tried the No-wipe flash and like I said it failed, I selected and added the file to PDA while in odin, Is that correct, Ive never had any problems when flashing thru odin, But Now im faced with this.. She was currently on kitkat 4.4.2, Any help would be appreciated, Thank you.. Hope someone is still active here
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Can't downgrade I535. Have to be on 4.4.2. Should work on T-Mobile but can't do voice and data at same time.:cool:
 
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prdog1 said:
Can't downgrade I535. Have to be on 4.4.2. Should work on T-Mobile but can't do voice and data at same time.:cool:
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So what exactly do I do? I have to flash the 4.4.2 again, then take it from the step after the odin process? And what do you mean cant do voice and data at the same time, Do u mean the process or I can be on the phone talking and go on the web at the sametime? Thanx for your response as well
 
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ciabatoni said:
So what exactly do I do? I have to flash the 4.4.2 again, then take it from the step after the odin process? And what do you mean cant do voice and data at the same time, Do u mean the process or I can be on the phone talking and go on the web at the sametime? Thanx for your response as well
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Verizon I 535 is Global Phone. All have to do is put TMobile sim and apn in to work on TMobile. How it works after that I have no clue but nothing needed to use TMobile sim.:cool:
 
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true

However, I ran into this Odin problem before with my s4 and I kept getting stumped until being reminded that I couldnt do a downgrade flash, SO I downloaded this file, I535VRUDNE1_I535VZWDNE1_VZW. And there were lots of stock roms w/ the exact same name, but this one worked, Then I rooted, and ran the unlock bootloader, and it works perfect... No bricks,

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ciabatoni said:
However, I ran into this Odin problem before with my s4 and I kept getting stumped until being reminded that I couldnt do a downgrade flash, SO I downloaded this file, I535VRUDNE1_I535VZWDNE1_VZW. And there were lots of stock roms w/ the exact same name, but this one worked, Then I rooted, and ran the unlock bootloader, and it works perfect... No bricks,
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NIX that ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ I just rebooted bc I wanted to see if it had the unlocked pad lock, and it wont even boot up, stays with a black screen, The computer makes the cable connecting sound, but it doesn't show up in ODIN, or the PC, So 86 that theory!!!
 
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Quick question: I got a non booting i535 and I need to recover all the data from that, hence I need a no-wipe firmware; problem is that I don't know which android version it had prior to stopping working. Which file can I use, considering that it could already be on 4.4.2?
 
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slimhunter said:
Quick question: I got a non booting i535 and I need to recover all the data from that, hence I need a no-wipe firmware; problem is that I don't know which android version it had prior to stopping working. Which file can I use, considering that it could already be on 4.4.2?
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I take it the bootloader is locked if on any firmware 4.3+. Can only flash a 4.3+ firmware. There is no backing up. Not sure there is a no-wipe for these firmwares. Would have to search the threads. Trying to downgrade will brick it for sure. :cool:
Edit:Looks like the firmware is here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53692815&postcount=1
 
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    Stock Jelly Bean Factory Images with Root, Custom Recovery, Unlocked Bootloader and No Data Wipe

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    Description: This is a guide that will help you flash a 99% stock factory image for the official Jelly Bean leaks for Verizon Galaxy S III overwriting every partition on the device to stock. The ONLY major change I have made is for your convenience it keeps all your data/apps/settings and internal storage partition in tact. In addition to that I have also provided a small mod in the image that allows the following options below as optional flashes.
    • Flashing ClockworkMod or TWRP Recovery
    • Adding SuperSU (Rooting your ROM)
    • Unlocking your Bootloader
    Minor Warning: Please note that if you had any special mods that you had to manually flash before or move on the system partition (like Google Wallet, AOSP 4.2 apps like camera and gallery, etc...) they will be lost as you are overwriting your system partition to factory stock. Please make sure to do the needful with your mods before following this guide (for example resetting the Google Wallet app).


    Frequently Asked Questions
    • I have just received the Jelly Bean OTA and all I'm looking to do is root it. What do I do?

      I have created a new thread for such a method. Please refer here: Link

    • Does this method trip the flash counter?

      Yes and no. The only time your flash counter gets tripped is when you flash a custom kernel or recovery. Since the factory image in Step 1 contains the original kernel and recovery partitions, your flash counter should not be tripped. However, after flashing the custom recovery in Step 2, that will indeed increase the counter (no way to escape that since you are flashing a custom recovery).

      Solution? Download the TriangleAway app from this thread or from the Play Store after you have completed Step 3 and reset the counter. That easy!

    • I get an "MD5 hash value is invalid" error when I load the ODIN file. What do I do?

      This usually happens whenever your downloaded file is corrupt and has not transferred properly to your computer and your best bet is to try to redownload the file and try once again.

      However, there are certain cases where you download the file multiple times and still get the error. In that case there is a small workaround. Firstly, you should see an MD5 that I have posted for each ODIN file in the downloads below. Download this MD5 Checker application to your computer and verify that the MD5 value I have listed for the accompanying download matches the file you have download. If it does not, redownload the file again until you get a match (not safe to flash it in ODIN until you do). However, if the MD5 does match and you still get the same error, all you have to do is rename the file and remove ".md5" from the end of the filename and it will flash. But take note, ONLY do that if the MD5 matches the one I have listed. Otherwise you are running the risk of flashing a corrupt image in ODIN and you can hard brick your device in some cases.

    • Do I need to flash kernel, radio, or RPM separately?

      Not necessary at all. What makes my guide different from your everyday ROM is that these are complete factory images. What that means is that the image file contains every single updated partition for that build that you would need to bring your entire device to the latest build. Normally most ROMs that you flash in recovery only include System and sometimes Kernel partitions.

      However, these ODIN images includes every single partition that exists on your device (kernel, radio, RPM, system, aboot, and over 15+ other hidden partitions you normally don't see or have access to). So upon flashing these images you do not have to flash any other partition as these will all automatically be upgraded after completing all three steps in my guide.

    • I'm coming from a completely stock device. Will this guide work for me too?

      Absolutely! This guide was exactly intended with stock devices in mind. Flash with no worries and at the end of all three steps you will be on the latest Jelly Bean build, rooted, and with an unlocked bootloader.

    • I can't find Blocking Mode that was added to Jelly Bean on every other Galaxy S III. Where is it?

      For some unknown reason Verizon decided to leave us out in the cold with Blocking Mode just as they didn't have the All-Share Cast option in ICS. They have done the same thing with the Galaxy Note II and recently a small workaround has been found to activate this feature. Please check this thread for details.

    • After flashing this image I no longer see the lockscreen notification bubbles for missed calls and text messages that I had in ICS. Where did they go?

      For one reason or another Samsung and Verizon intended to remove the lockscreen missed notifications with the Jelly Bean upgrade so what you are seeing is normal. There is a small workaround to get them back but then you will have a small bug if you do that. For the workaround, if you use Root Explorer to look in "/system/csc" you should see a file named "customer.xml". Rename it to "customer.xml.bak" and this is brings back the lockscreen notification bubbles. However, upon doing that you will notice that this message will now never go away. The helper text for that specific notification will never go away because that notification is not supposed to exist in Jelly Bean so it doesn't know how to clear it properly after you've completed the action. The only thing you can do is by the disabling the "Help" app in your Application manager ("All" tab), which will stop showing all helper text. The workaround is reversible so the choice is up to you.

    • If I have <your build or ROM version here>, can I flash this image to get back to stock?

      Absolutely. That is exactly what these factory images are intended for. They will reset your device to a complete build as official from Samsung and Verizon. Go right ahead.
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    Main Downloads
    1. Samsung Official USB Drivers - Link
    2. ODIN v3.07 - Link
    3. SuperSU (Root) - Link
    4. Verizon Galaxy S III Unlocked Bootloader - Links (1, 2)
    5. SuperSU + Unlocked Bootloader - Link
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    VRBMB1 Image Downloads
    1. Stock VRBMB1 Factory Image with No Data Wipe - Link
      MD5: b4507fd5bfdf59dbeedf51ff1a6afc7c
    2. VRBLK3 Bootchain with ClockworkMod Touch Recovery 6.0.3.1 - Link
      MD5: 99f65a8ce3f93fa46ddad2e02fc0e9f9
    3. VRBLK3 Bootchain with TWRP Recovery 2.5.0.0 - Link
      MD5: 7245c10c1daa94b95d633f58547e77c1
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    Step-by-Step Procedure
    Step 1 - Flashing the Factory Image
    • Download and Install USB drivers (Main Download #1)
    • Download and extract ODIN v3.07 (Main Download #2)
    • Download the Stock Factory Image with No Data Wipe (Image Download #1)
    • Boot phone into ODIN mode (See here for how-to)
    • Flash the flash the factory image using ODIN v3.07 (See here for guide on flashing)
    • After reboot you should now be on Jelly Bean with all your apps, data, and storage contents in tact
    Step 2 - Installing a Custom Recovery
    • If you would like ClockworkMod Touch Recovery (Image Download #2)
    • If you would like TWRP Recovery (Image Download #3)
    • Boot phone into ODIN mode (See here for how-to)
    • Flash the flash the recovery image using ODIN v3.07 (See here for guide on flashing)
    • After reboot you should now be able to boot into you recovery of choice using the button combos (See here for how-to)
    • Along with that the original bootchain for the factory image will be restored as well
    Step 3 - Rooting Your ROM and Unlocking Your Bootloader
    • If you would like Root Only (Main Download #3 to your SD Card)
    • If you would like Unlocked Bootloader Only (Main Download #4 to your SD Card)
    • If you would like Both Root and Unlocked Bootloader Main (Download #5 to your SD Card) ***RECOMMENDED***
    • Boot phone into Recovery mode (See here for how-to)
    • Flash the download you chose from above using your custom recovery
    • After reboot your ROM will now be fully rooted and your bootloader fully unlocked to allowing additional flashing of custom kernels/recoveries
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    Credits

    Credit goes to "source requested to remain anonymous" for providing the original VRBMB1 leak (via PM)
    Credit goes to "source requested to remain anonymous" for providing the original VRBMA2 leak (via PM)
    Credit goes to "source requested to remain anonymous" for providing the original VRBLK3 leak (via PM)
    Credit goes to "source requested to remain anonymous" for providing the original VRBLK1 leak (via PM)
    Credit goes to "source requested to remain anonymous" for providing the original VRBLJ1 leak (via PM)
    Credit goes to scrosler for providing the extracted VRBLI5 tarball (Original Link)
    Credit goes to jucytec for providing the original VRBLI5 leak (Original Post)
    Credit goes to cnlson for providing ftp filehosting (via PM)
    Credit goes to scrosler for providing ftp filehosting (via PM)
    Credit goes to AdamOutler and African-Canadian Sock Monkey for providing the Verizon Galaxy S III Unlocked Bootloader (Original Post)
    Credit goes to invisiblek for providing the VRALEC Bootchain allowing custom recovery flashing (Original Link)
    Credit goes to Chainfire for creating SuperSU (Original Post)
    Credit goes to Koush for creating ClockworkMod Recovery (Original Link)
    Credit goes to Dees_Troy for creating TWRP Recovery (Original Post)
    Credit goes to alexcolodner for merging SuperSU/Unlocked Bootloader into one file and providing filehosting (via PM)
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    open1your1eyes0
    open1your1eyes0
    To all Verizon Galaxy S III owners,

    This is likely my last update folks. I am very sorry to leave you guys but I will be selling my device in a few days so unfortunately I will no longer be available to support it properly anymore after that. I have updated the thread to the latest image that is currently available and it should be able to work on this version with all future OTAs later on. It's been a fun 11 months guys and I will now leave it to the rest of the team to take it from here. Going to miss you all and if any of you choose to still follow me, I'll see you all on the next Galaxy. ;)

    Thanks for the memories!

    Signing off,
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    I have just received word that VRBLJ1 will not be final OTA. There is already a new test build as there are still a couple of bugs in J1 to be ironed out.
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    open1your1eyes0
    Everyone stay tuned, yet another new leak incoming (again courtesy of a source who wishes to remain anonymous). Please check back for updates.
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    Heads up guys I have one more factory image that I should be posting in a few days (and likely going to be my last as well). It's the one we've been missing this whole time on the latest OTA we are currently on version I535VRBMB1.
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