How to Root The AT&T Galaxy S3 (From The Sprint Forums)

[Skunkape60]

Quick question I had nandroids of different ROMs on my external SD card when I went back to stock, updated via kies to jellybean and re-rooted. If I wanted to use those nandroids would they work or could they have been corrupted and I should get rid of them

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They will work fine as long as you are using the same recovery that made them. Backups made with CWM will not be able to be restored with TWRP.

 

[Shanicenicolle]

Will this work with 4.1.1 or is root software specific like jb on iPhone?

 

[Skunkape60]

Will this work with 4.1.1 or is root software specific like jb on iPhone?

This will work on any AT&T gs3, regardless of the software version.

 

[rborelli]

Is it possible to root (steps 1-8) without flashing the recovery rom? Or will that muck things up?

Bob

 

[Skunkape60]

Is it possible to root (steps 1-8) without flashing the recovery rom? Or will that muck things up?

Bob

No it's not. You have to have custom recovery to flash the Team Epic Root From Recovery zip file.

However, I can probably edit the zip file so during the 2nd reboot of your phone, stock recovery will be rewritten to your phone. But that will have to wait until I get off work to do it and test it.

If I can't get it to work. I will try and find the stock recovery zip that you can flash that will restore your factory recovery.

 

[rborelli]

No worries. It was asked to me and I didn't know the answer. Thanks for the info.

Bob

 

[Skunkape60]

No worries. It was asked to me and I didn't know the answer. Thanks for the info.

Bob

There are also other root methods that flash a rooted stock images to your phone that won't change your recovery. However you will have to find one that has been updated to jelly bean our you will go back to the version that the image was made from. If it is a stock tar, you should be able to still update it issuing an app called rootkeeper. It enables you to save your root so if you lose root during the update, it can restore it with a simple tap of your finger.

 

[rborelli]

I'll let him know. I like CM10 myself. He was worried about the whole AT&T warranty thing. I showed him Triangle away and the unrooting link but I think the whole thing scares him.

Bob

 

[Tatonks1013]

skunkape thanks for the instructions to root. I did it before 4.1 came out for att. Then I went back to stock. Now I see there is a cm10.1 out for the gs3. will the same instructions work for rooting the phone for 4.2? also have you tried 4.2 for gs3? and how is it cause i want to use it for the gs3

 

[Skunkape60]

skunkape thanks for the instructions to root. I did it before 4.1 came out for att. Then I went back to stock. Now I see there is a cm10.1 out for the gs3. will the same instructions work for rooting the phone for 4.2? also have you tried 4.2 for gs3? and how is it cause i want to use it for the gs3

Haven't used 4.2. Not very fond of cm anyway. Very boring if you ask me. This guide should work fine on any current version out at this point in time. I don't see this not working in any future version either.

 

[Tatonks1013]

is there something other than cm and stock? THanks

 

[Skunkape60]

is there something other than cm and stock? THanks

Cm and stock based yes. That's all there will probably ever be. Some of the stock based are very customized. Wicked sensations is a very customizable Rom. But all roms are based off either stock or aosp (cm). Aosp (cm) strip all added functions from the gs3. While stock based provide a customizations while preserving the gs3's functionality.

 

[sledge007]

Slightly off topic...but I noticed http://forums.androidcentral.com/sp...print-android-central-rom-kernel-library.html Is there a non-carrier specific library somewhere that I'm missing? I have a i747 (Bell Mobility) and was wondering what else was out there besides Paranoid Android.

 

[Skunkape60]

Slightly off topic...but I noticed http://forums.androidcentral.com/sp...print-android-central-rom-kernel-library.html Is there a non-carrier specific library somewhere that I'm missing? I have a i747 (Bell Mobility) and was wondering what else was out there besides Paranoid Android.

No there isn't. You want them separated because flashing a Rom built for a different carrier results in a guaranteed brick. If they were combined, I guarantee that there would be more bricks than they are now. Why do you think every reputable android site divides the gs3 forums by carrier? The answer is simple. They want to minimize risks.

 

[sledge007]

Ok well too bad...might have to start a new thread and see what I can come up with then. I figured as much with regards to flashing a different carrier's ROM, just wanted to make sure.

 

[sbs8331]

I've tried this a few times with my AT&T S3, model SGH-1747 running 4.0.4. I am never able to get Odin to complete. I get a "FAIL!" message with the following in the message box:

• <ID:0/005> File analysis..
• <ID:0/005> Setup connection..
• <ID:0/005> Initialization..
• <ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..
• <ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
• <OSM> All threads completed. (success 0 / failed 1)

Can guidance be provided in resolving this issue? Do I need to download drivers? If so, Samsung had 3 selections for my model:

1. SGH-1747 | SGH-1747MBNATT
2. SGH-1747 | SGH-1747RWBATT
3. SGH-1747 | SGH-1747ZRBATT

How do I know which one model to select? The serial number on the back of the phone has "MB" several spaces after the initial number, so would that indicate the first one above?

Thanks in advance for any assistance that can be rendered.

 

[Skunkape60]

I've tried this a few times with my AT&T S3, model SGH-1747 running 4.0.4. I am never able to get Odin to complete. I get a "FAIL!" message with the following in the message box:

• <ID:0/005> File analysis..
• <ID:0/005> Setup connection..
• <ID:0/005> Initialization..
• <ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..
• <ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
• <OSM> All threads completed. (success 0 / failed 1)

Can guidance be provided in resolving this issue? Do I need to download drivers? If so, Samsung had 3 selections for my model:

1. SGH-1747 | SGH-1747MBNATT
2. SGH-1747 | SGH-1747RWBATT
3. SGH-1747 | SGH-1747ZRBATT

How do I know which one model to select? The serial number on the back of the phone has "MB" several spaces after the initial number, so would that indicate the first one above?

Thanks in advance for any assistance that can be rendered.

The one in the kit should work. But if it isn't working then you should give it a try with different set of drivers.

 

[sbs8331]

The one in the kit should work. But if it isn't working then you should give it a try with different set of drivers.

I tried the drivers on this site and from Samsung. Same result.

 

[Skunkape60]

I tried the drivers on this site and from Samsung. Same result.

Try a different cable. Try a different computer.

 

[sbs8331]

Try a different cable. Try a different computer.

Just dId. Same result. Must be something with the phone. Oh, well...